Xiao Tianyang had naturally sensed the familiar aura emanating from within the rift.
However, he had no intention of stopping.
His long blade swept through the air, and the next second, it slashed directly at the rift's weakest point.
"Can schemes laid over millions of years truly be so easily ruined by a junior like you?"
In an instant, Scarlet Energy spilled from the rift and formed a barrier at the fastest possible speed.
Xiao Tianyang's blade struck it with a resounding clang.
Though dense cracks spread across its surface, Xiao Tianyang was also forced back two or three steps.
"No wonder the Abyss Will marked you as a three-star threat."
A broad hand reached out from within, gripping both sides of the rift and pulling them apart.
Xiao Tianyang did not attack again.
There was mainly no need.
The formation of the Abyss Rift had already become inevitable.
And the man about to emerge from it was not necessarily weaker than him.
Xiao Tianyang considered himself nearly unmatched among those of the same rank, yet the man before him had put his nerves on edge.
At the same time, there were not many beings in the Abyss Faction capable of pressuring him.
The most likely candidates were among the top three Abyss Walkers.
Then, based on the known information and an analysis of the energy fluctuations and appearance he displayed... the target was easily identified.
"I truly did not expect the Abyss Will to send you here directly."
A trace of gravity appeared on Xiao Tianyang's face as he said in a low voice, "Isn't it afraid you'll suffer an unexpected defeat?"
The man within the rift finally stepped out.
He stood nearly two and a half meters tall, his knotted muscles forming a stark contrast with his well-proportioned