Seemingly sensing Xuan Yuan Longcheng and Xuan Yuan Yulong's gazes, the Western Emperor's phantom raised her eyes toward them. Her crimson lips parted as she slowly said, "This demon is dead. You need no longer worry."
"However, the All Heavens Seal has now been damaged, and that cannot be reversed. I fear that in the not-too-distant future, the Extraterrestrial Demons sealed away all those years ago will gradually break free and awaken."
"You must prepare yourselves."
As she spoke, her gaze swept over the Human Emperor Sword in Xuan Yuan Longcheng's hand again. "Still, you need not worry too much. With the Human Emperor Sword, you should be able to resolve ordinary crises, unless the Blood God and the five surviving Demon Emperors under his command awaken."
"Of course, if the Blood God truly awakens, the time will have come for the final battle to end this catastrophe once and for all. Its outcome will not be yours to decide!"
Hearing the Western Emperor's words, Xuan Yuan Longcheng and Xuan Yuan Yulong exchanged a glance, then drew deep breaths. Both clasped their hands and bowed respectfully. "Yes. Thank you for the warning, Western Emperor. We will remember it, and we also thank you for coming to our aid!"
The Western Emperor's phantom smiled faintly and waved a hand. "There is no need for such courtesy. Protecting this realm and dealing with those Extraterrestrial Demons is my duty."
After a pause, her gaze settled on Ning Wangshu again. "The power of this incarnation of mine is almost exhausted. For now, the Immortal-Gathering Banner will remain in your hands."
"However, once my true body fully awakens, I will need this banner to make certain arrangements to eliminate the threat of those Extraterrestrial Demons once and for all."
"When that time comes, I