"One!"
Listening to that merciless countdown, like the death knell of the apocalypse, Gu Yao's body convulsed wildly. The agony of his skull being crushed bit by bit made blood burst from his eyes.
Not long ago, he had been the Black Annihilation Commander, an Ancient Clan Heavenly Prodigy, receiving his title and coronation beneath the gaze of tens of thousands.
Yet in the blink of an eye, he had been trampled beneath Xiao Yan's foot like a servant. His very life had even become a bargaining chip to threaten a Half-Saint, left entirely at Xiao Yan's mercy.
At this moment, it was not merely Gu Yao's body being trampled, but also the reputation and glory he had accumulated over decades.
He knew that even if he somehow survived, he would be destined to live beneath Xiao Yan's shadow for the rest of his life, with no way to ever cleanse away this humiliation.
Yet what filled Gu Yao with even greater despair was that, under Xiao Yan's perfectly controlled strength, he did not even have the right to faint. He could only watch helplessly as those around him looked at him with pity.
The Commander was treated like a dog, the Black Annihilation Commander like a slave. For the Ancient Clan's younger generation, this was undoubtedly the darkest day of their lives!
"Xiao Yan!!"
Killing intent surged in Tong Xuan's eyes. The sacred and tranquil Saintly might from before now seemed shrouded in a heavy blood mist, brimming with boundless murderous intent.
As a member of the Elder Council for a thousand years, he had always placed immense importance on dignity and authority. One could even say that his dignity was the symbol of his standing within the clan.
And now, Xiao Yan's repeated provocations had utterly shattered his