The Heavenly Pillar that had supported the Great Wilderness for countless years finally crumbled completely in the aftermath of the Light of Destruction.
High in the Sky Dome, a dreadful rift spread at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Beyond it lay endless Chaos Turbulence.
The Primordial Power of Destruction that had existed since before World Creation.
Now, it was slowly seeping into the Great Wilderness.
Xuandu stood alone Above Golden Ao Island, his green robes stirring lightly. His gaze pierced the void for countless miles and settled on the spreading rift.
He saw it.
He saw Chaos Turbulence surge from the rift like a tide, annihilating the void and shattering the laws wherever it passed.
He saw the Great Wilderness Stars beyond the Sky Dome trembling violently, their light flickering.
He saw Earth Vein Qi churning wildly deep beneath the ground, while mountains and rivers wailed without end.
Heaven was about to fall.
"Vice Sect Master."
Duobao's voice came from behind him, heavy with concern.
Xuandu did not turn around.
He simply spoke, his voice calm:
"Pass down my order."
"The Jie Sect Disciples are to focus on their cultivation and must not leave Golden Ao Island without permission."
Duobao froze.
He looked toward Buzhou Mountain, at the Heavenly Scar spreading across the sky and the Chaos Turbulence pouring into the Great Wilderness. A trace of worry flashed in his eyes.
"Vice Sect Master, Heaven and Earth are collapsing, and the Great Wilderness's living beings are suffering. Our Interception Sect..."
"Pay it no mind."
Xuandu cut him off, his voice still calm.
"I have my own plans."
Duobao fell silent for a moment, then bowed.
"Yes."
He turned to leave, but Xuandu's voice rang out again:
"As for the tens of millions of Witch Clan members..."
Duobao stopped.