In the sky, flames and darkness clashed back and forth, unleashing devastating power.
Flying sand and rolling stones filled the air as waves of force surged in every direction.
The battle between the demon phoenix and the black dragon grew more and more fierce.
The shockwaves from their power alone were enough to kill ordinary living beings.
Not a single living demon or ghost remained anywhere across the entire front line.
The black dragon's power grew stronger and stronger, yet it seemed to grow heavier with every passing moment.
The demon phoenix gradually stopped daring to clash head-on with the black dragon. Instead, it used its agility and speed to keep searching for openings.
At one point, the demon phoenix seized its chance and pecked viciously at the dragon-shaped mass of black mist.
Thud—
The muffled sound rang out across heaven and earth, carrying far into the distance.
The demon phoenix had pecked a seven-colored shield.
Guardian of All Beings Shield!
It couldn't summon Abyss Monsters here, but it hadn't lost its other defensive powers.
And thanks to its special ability to protect the soul, Gu Qingshan had always retained his self-awareness.
The shield blocked the demon phoenix's attack, but the tremendous impact left Gu Qingshan dazed.
Gu Qingshan took human form and fell toward the ground below.
The demon phoenix rallied its spirits.
—This was a once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity!
It was about to use its movement technique, charge forward, and strike with all its might, when it suddenly sensed a terrifying killing intent.
The demon phoenix paused and warily looked toward Gu Qingshan—and the Human Race woman who had suddenly appeared beside him.
Xie Daoling.
Xie Daoling had finally arrived.
She placed a hand on Gu Qingshan's shoulder, helping him steady himself.
"Such immense power... Is this the power of