It had not been long since the five Hegemon Grade powerhouses descended, yet the Eighteenth Layer Heavenly Vault was already in ruins. Dark clouds blanketed the sky, casting it into gloom, while the land lay devastated and the enormous Giant Demon Race was soaked in blood.
"Rumble—"
The Eighteenth Layer Heavenly Vault trembled, sending violent ripples through the past and present alike. The battle still raged on.
High above, Chaos Holy Lord, the Chief Dean, Nine Heavens Dao Master, and Dragon Abyss Battle Venerate were surrounding a hulking man. The Great Dao's radiance enveloped his entire body, and his power was tremendous.
Even under the assault of Chaos True Ancestor and the other three, the man had not fallen in a short time, nor did he show many signs of weakening. He fought with ferocious valor, his battle might sweeping across the sky.
He was none other than Giant Demon Race Ancient Ancestor!
But Giant Demon Race Ancient Ancestor seemed unwilling to prolong the fight. Fury filled his eyes, and from time to time he glanced down at the Giant Demon Race, trying to break through the encirclement.
Below, the Giant Demon Race's protective formation was on the verge of collapse. Cracks covered its enormous light curtain, and it could crumble at any moment.
A red-haired man stood above the Giant Demon Race. He wore a phoenix robe, his back straight and his long red hair whipping wildly. His handsome face radiated authority, so peerlessly beautiful it seemed otherworldly.
He was Phoenix Emperor Venerate.
The others were surrounding Giant Demon Race Ancient Ancestor, but he was not. He first wanted to bring back his Imperial Empress.
Still, he was in no particular hurry. He meant to tear the Giant Demon Race apart bit by bit in front of Giant Demon