Inside the main hall of the Sishui Pass Commander's Residence, the atmosphere remained oppressive and heavy.
Human Emperor Xuanyuan rested a hand on his longsword as he paced back and forth through the center of the hall. Every step he took left clear cracks in the bluestone floor.
Kong Xuan stood with his arms folded beside a hall pillar. The Five-Colored Divine Light behind him flickered brightly and dimly, making it clear that he was far from calm.
Di Xin stood before an enormous map of mountains and rivers. He had wiped the heavy sword in his hand dozens of times already, its blade glinting with a chilling light beneath the candles.
"Report—!"
"Reporting to Your Majesty! Western Qi's vanguard army has established its first forward camp thirty miles away!"
"Guangchengzi and Daoist Randeng are standing amid the clouds, setting up the Nine Heavens Immortal-Extermination Formation above the Western Qi camp. The violent Primordial Chaos baleful aura has already begun eroding our outer barrier!"
The divine scout general rushed into the hall once more, his face drenched in sweat as he shouted his report.
Huang Feihu slammed a fist onto the table and cursed through gritted teeth, "Those traitors from the Chan Teachings! Back on Kunlun Mountain, they acted so righteous and dignified. Now that they have thrown in with evil forces, they are more arrogant than anyone!"
Wen Zhong's expression was equally grim as he looked outside. "The three-day deadline has passed in the blink of an eye. Duobao Saint went to the Underworld and has yet to return. If Duobao Saint cannot make it back in time, the few of us simply cannot withstand Guangchengzi and the others' first assault."
Just as everyone was consumed with anxiety—
Boom!
The space above Sishui Pass suddenly twisted violently. A dazzling