In the vast void, a gigantic oval vortex resembling a black hole spun continuously in place.
The area around the vortex was densely packed with mechanical and magical installations.
Though these installations varied in shape and condition, they all shared one trait: their attack targets were firmly locked onto the vortex.
One glance was enough to tell that if anything happened inside the vortex, these installations would launch an attack without hesitation.
Aside from these fearsome installations, several beings stood suspended in the air around the vortex.
The aura they emitted was even more terrifying than those attacking installations.
The fact that they could move freely through the void with nothing but their physical bodies showed that their strength had reached the pinnacle of the Light Universe—Mythical Grade.
Yet at this moment, they showed none of the bearing expected of Mythical Grade powerhouses.
Instead, they had gathered like a crowd of spectators, engaging in heated discussion.
"By my calculations, it should be about time."
"Indeed, it should be. But why did Chiyou and Fuxi insist on having that Yazi—the human called Lin Zhiluo—carry out this operation in the Shadow Universe?"
"I admit that Lin Zhiluo's talent ranks among the very best in the entire universe, but his growth period has been too short. In terms of raw strength alone, he can't be considered top-tier yet."
"Who knows? Fuxi and Chiyou never explained things clearly, and they even poured a massive amount of our resources into him."
"I'm not concerned about that. If they can truly resolve the crisis in the Shadow Universe, I wouldn't mind even if they spent my entire fortune. I still have more than twenty thousand years to live—I want to keep living."
"Same here, it's just... stop talking. Someone's here."
One of the gods spoke up