But just as Hades's Netherflame was about to break out of the Underworld,
"Hum!"
The void shook!
A formation suddenly manifested, blocking Hades's Netherflame.
"What's this?"
"This power feels so familiar. Could it be the formation from the First Hongmeng Era?"
"The Sky Locking Array?"
Hades froze for a moment, his eyes filled with astonishment.
He knew just how powerful the Sky Locking Array was.
It was not merely a transcendent formation; it was also a special formation designed to target gods like them.
Back then, Ye Song had been able to establish himself beyond the realms.
The Sky Locking Array had played a vital role!
Once he realized what was happening,
Hades looked at the Sky Locking Array in the void, and boundless fear surged into his eyes.
If he couldn't send a signal to the other Eleven Sovereigns,
he would have to face Ling Tian, Yang Mei, and Di Yu all at once.
Forget Yang Mei and Di Yu.
Even Ling Tian alone was more than he could handle.
With that thought,
Hades no longer hesitated and drew upon all his Underworld Power.
"Hum!"
The void trembled.
Streams of light appeared from within the Underworld, transforming into countless streaks of Netherflame as black as ink.
As soon as they appeared, the countless flames shot toward the heavens.
The magnificent spectacle immediately caught the attention of countless Underworld beings.
"This is Lord Hades's power!"
"What is Lord Hades doing? Has he made another breakthrough?"
"Lord Hades is already second among the Twelve Sovereigns. If he breaks through again, he might surpass Lord Zeus!"
"If Lord Hades becomes the foremost of the Twelve Sovereigns, we'll all rise with him!"
"Wonderful!"
"..."
The bewildered Underworld beings were all ecstatic.
What they didn't know was...
At that moment, Nether God Hades was