Fang Chen and the others emerged from the Swallowing Heaven Tower, immediately drawing the attention of the entire city.
Without delay, he climbed the city's highest Star-Observing Platform with Immortal Emperor Yun Yi and Golden Roc Immortal Emperor. Facing the gathered representatives of the various races and the city's cultivators, he announced news that shook the heavens and shattered the earth.
"Fellow Daoist Friends."
Fang Chen did not raise his voice, yet it carried clearly to every corner of the city, charged with unquestionable resolve.
"Signs of the World Will's awakening grow clearer by the day. The Heaven-Extermination War is upon us. The Human Race, the Demon Race, and all who seek to break our shackles and reopen the path to ascension must unite every force we can and seize every chance to grow stronger!"
He paused. His gaze swept over the countless eyes below—some expectant, some awed, some conflicted—then he slowly raised his right hand.
In his palm appeared a bronze bell covered in cracks. Its aura was faint, but it still radiated the ancient Dao Resonance of passing ages.
"This is the Time Bell, a relic of the Ancient Time Immortal Emperor!"
"Whoa!"
The crowd erupted!
The Time Bell!
The supreme treasure that had shone in the Second Heaven-Extermination War and struck fear into the hearts of the Devil Race and the Heavenly Slaves!
Rumor held that it had been destroyed in the war. Yet here it was again, in Fang Chen's hand!
Countless fervent gazes fixed on the little bronze bell.
The Five Clans' spies planted in the city felt their pupils contract and their hearts race.
Fang Chen took in every reaction and continued in a grave voice. "Unfortunately, the Time Bell is badly damaged. Not even one percent of its power remains. But this bell