The atmosphere in the imperial capital of the Stone Kingdom was so oppressive it was suffocating.
Although the turmoil in the Void God Realm had only just subsided, everyone knew the real reckoning had only begun.
Dark clouds gathered over Rain King Manor, and thunder rumbled.
The manor, once thronged with visitors, now had its gates firmly shut. Its protective array was fully activated, layer upon layer of runes flickering with the desperation of a cornered beast.
The Yu Clan's high-ranking members had not fled, because they knew that facing a Forbidden Existence capable of killing a Venerable with a single glance, escaping to the ends of the earth would be pointless.
"Hum—"
Space trembled as a Golden Light Grand Dao disregarded the imperial capital's no-fly order and stretched straight over Rain King Manor.
Ye Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, his white robes transcendent.
Beside him, Shi Hao wore a cold expression, Ao Tong remained impassive, and the witch, who was all too happy to see the world in chaos, blinked her wide eyes and watched below with eager anticipation.
"So this is the Yu Clan?"
Ye Xuan lowered his gaze to the layers of array barriers below. His tone was as casual as if he were looking at a pile of dust.
"The Yu Clan has brought out every last one of its reserves. We swear to live or die with our clan!"
Deep within the manor, a white-haired elder roared.
He was an Ancestor of the Yu Clan, highly revered by generations of its members. Now he clutched an aged golden edict, his very lifeblood burning.
"We beseech the Rain God Decree!"
With a sharp cry, the golden edict soared into the air.
In an instant, heaven and earth changed color.
A terrifying aura erupted,