Two utterly different 'rules' squeezed and repelled one another. Then, an invisible ring-shaped ripple spread outward from the two of them. Wherever it passed, space violently undulated.
The first to be affected were the True Monarchs of Five Realms beside them.
As the cool moonlight around Bai Yan dimmed, he unhesitatingly transformed into a shadow and flew backward. At the same time, his Sleeve Robe swept out, and the 'Netherworld Barrier' instantly unfolded, shielding Quan Xing, Zang Yi, and the others behind him.
On the Dragon Lord's side, the metallic runes condensed beneath Tiangong's feet shattered inch by inch. He was sent flying backward by an invisible force, while the black-and-yellow radiance surrounding True Monarch Diwen flickered like a candle guttering in the wind, the phantom of the earth beneath his feet flashing in and out of existence.
Zhu Wu and Bai Xin, meanwhile, underwent an even more drastic change in expression, the demon clouds around them nearly collapsing.
"Do not let anyone else interfere with Fellow Changqing and the Dragon Lord's battle!"
Bai Yan's voice rang within the Spirit Seas of Quan Xing and the others. He was the first to turn into a streak of light and charge at True Monarch Diwen, Tiangong, and Ao Yi. As the four streaks of light converged, the black-and-yellow radiance around True Monarch Diwen rapidly retreated. Clearly, he had no wish to join this conflict.
Quan Xing let out a shrill howl, his body merging into the void. The next moment, he appeared beside Zhu Wu, his claws tearing out with the lingering might of the 'Spirit-Devouring Black Hole'.
On the other side, Niu Pan roared and stepped upon 'Star-Chain Trampling', charging toward Bai Xin like a mountain.
Zang Yi and Yue Xi went after Wang Xian and Hou Ji, while Zhi