There were too many to count. They blotted out the sky, packed together like locusts sweeping across the land, like an ant colony pouring from its nest.
They came in every shape and size.
Some resembled giant whales, ten thousand zhang long, their bodies formed entirely of gray-white Law Fragments. They swam through the Sea of Laws, stirring up towering waves.
Some resembled giant pythons, several thousand zhang long and covered in dark gold scales. They wove through the void at tremendous speed.
Some resembled birds, their wings blotting out the sky and their bodies burning with eerie blue flames. The void warped faintly wherever they passed.
Even the weakest possessed the strength of a First-Turn Immortal Emperor.
The strongest few had even reached Peak Seven-Turn.
Their target was clear: the Heaven Refining Furnace.
The commotion of Heavenly Punishment had drawn them here. It was as though the World Will had summoned them as well.
Law Lifeforms had little sentience, but obedience to the World Will was an instinct carved into the depths of their origin.
"Too many!"
Ye Kong clenched his fists. Chaos Luster flowed across his Mysterious Yellow Battle Armor, and his voice was low and grave. "Fang Chen, let us fight!"
Great Emperor Huo Li said nothing, but his sword was already drawn. A faint Fire Law flowed along its blade. Its Sword Intent was restrained, yet it made the heart tighten on instinct.
Ye Qingci stood beside Fang Chen, her slender hand resting lightly on her sword hilt. The Law Lifeforms flooding the distance were reflected in her beautiful eyes. Her face was as calm as still water, but the battle intent faintly radiating from her seemed to make the air around her congeal.
The myna bird had flown from Little Crane's side to Fang Chen's