Hua Qiang looked at the scene before him, the corners of his lips lifting slightly.
He raised a hand and summoned his Dharma Aspect Clone. The million-zhang-tall Invincible Vajra stood once more amidst the stars, its golden radiance dispersing part of the bloody rain.
"Since that's the case," Hua Qiang's voice rang across the heavens and earth, "then let us fight side by side and wipe out these demon fiends!"
The Grand Elder froze for a moment, then revealed a grateful smile. "Thank you, Hua Qiang! From this day onward, you are the benefactor of the Star Realm!"
He raised the Star Core Staff high, and pale golden Star Force spread outward.
"Star Realm Guardians, heed my command! Join me in defending the rift! Defend the Star Realm to the death!"
"Defend the Star Realm to the death!" The eleven Star Lords shouted in unison, their Star Force converging into a dazzling shield of light before the rift.
Sword in hand, Hua Qiang leaped onto the light shield and released the power of the Eternal Realm without holding anything back. "Today, let these demon fiends witness the strength of the Star Realm!"
From the pitch-black rift, countless demon fiends surged forth like a tide. At their head was the general clad in bone-spiked armor from the phantom image.
He looked at the people blocking his path and let out a sinister cackle. "I never expected Bai Lengjun to fail. But... with nothing but you defeated stragglers, you think you can stop this general?"
"Enough nonsense. Die!" Hua Qiang charged first, his sword tearing through the starry sky and slashing out a golden Sword Qi.
At the same time, Invincible Vajra swung its enormous fist toward the incoming demon fiend army.
The Grand Elder and the Star Lords followed close behind.