The sky was cloudless for thousands of miles, as clear and pristine as a sapphire. The blue heavens stretched to the end of the horizon, and the gentle breeze tousled Bi Ji's beautiful hair.
Yet this tranquil beauty could not ease the tension among those on the ground. Even though they were the empire's highest-ranking rulers and had weathered countless storms, none of them dared relax at this turning point in the empire's fate.
Bi Ji raised the Jade Purification Bottle. Facing the wind, it grew to several hundred meters tall in an instant. Vast amounts of heaven and earth essence continuously surged from its mouth, swiftly spreading toward the horizon.
The celestial phenomena changed violently due to the fluctuations in heaven and earth essence. The sky abruptly darkened, as if covered by an enormous black curtain. Rolling black clouds formed a vortex above Bi Ji, seeming to watch the world without mercy.
Deep, melodious bells rang throughout Mingdu. They came from Soul Tools hastily crafted by numerous Ninth Level Soul Guidance Masters to cover the entire city with sound. The bells rang without end, as eternal as the sun and moon.
Though they had been informed in advance that something major might happen, the common people were still frightened and uneasy when faced with such a change in the heavens at close range. They held their breath, while only the distant bells continued to spread through Mingdu, as though they would never fade.
"I feel like my strength as a Titled Douluo is fake."
"What are you thinking? A mere Titled Douluo cannot possibly be compared with that great person."
Low whispers rose from the ranks. Xu Tianran hesitated for a moment, then merely noted down the speaker's name without stopping him.
Bi Ji continuously formed hand seals, while