Pale, slender fingers closed around the hilt of the Immortal-Slaying Sword.
The instant she gripped it, an invisible shockwave spread outward. The sword's soft ringing tore jagged cracks through space.
Absolute darkness abruptly froze. Flecks of light sprang to life, outlining the graceful, ethereal form of an unparalleled female immortal.
Rip—!
Sword light surged forth, its sharpness peerless.
In but an instant, the pitch-black barrier constructed by supreme power to isolate everything was dispelled!
Chaos once again billowed through the surroundings. The leaden-gray clouds that had once vexed them beyond measure now seemed incomparably dear in the survivors' eyes.
"Mother!"
Kṣitigarbha spun around. Upon seeing Li Wei's figure wreathed in immortal light, his entire body instantly relaxed.
Almost as soon as he spoke, a beam of sacred white light shone through him.
In the next moment, golden radiance flowed around Kṣitigarbha's severed arm. A brand-new limb began growing back at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Mother..."
Kṣitigarbha came to himself. For the first time, a trace of filial yearning stirred in his heart.
"Ma... ther..."
The black gauze formed from Evernight's hair slowly drew together, no longer maintaining a defensive stance.
As though murmuring in a dream, she called out with heartfelt sincerity. Then, facing Li Wei, she obediently lowered her head.
Meanwhile, Taibai, Golden Spirit, and the others—including the dozens of powerhouses who had fortunately survived until now—
all stood rigidly in place. Their entire bodies shuddered with dread, and they did not dare make even the slightest unnecessary movement.
"Supreme?"
Li Wei looked at the enormous palm still suspended above everyone's heads. Her voice was clear and melodious, carrying a hint of mockery.
The next second—
"Break!"
She uttered the word in a low voice.
Her wrist gave a light tremor around the hilt. The