"Fall back! This mad dog is about to blow!"
Emperor Jiang Wu roared, a rare note of urgency in his voice.
"A self-detonation at the late Spirit Transformation stage, coupled with the Blood Pool's pull—we can't contain that power!"
The Alliance Leader wasted no words and slammed his palms together.
Purple-gold formation patterns intertwined in midair, stacking layer upon layer behind Emperor Jiang Wu's Golden Shield.
"That Old Hag has gone mad! Forcing him to detonate from so far away—isn't she afraid of the backlash?" the Alliance Leader said through gritted teeth.
Old Ancestor Cangwu drew his longsword and turned his wrist.
Azure Sword Qi laid down a series of airtight barriers before him, the sword ringing sharply.
"Young Master Zhou, get back here! You can't withstand it!" Old Ancestor Cangwu shouted at the figure ahead.
Old Ancestor Xuanming pressed both hands against the ground, Cold Qi surging wildly.
Layer upon layer of thick ice walls rose from the ground, sealing off the surrounding space entirely.
"Don't push yourself! A late Spirit Transformation self-detonation is no joke!" Old Ancestor Xuanming stamped his feet in anxiety.
The four Longevity Realm experts reacted with incredible speed, instantly erecting an impregnable defensive line in front of the plaza.
They knew perfectly well that without an all-out defense, a self-detonation of this magnitude would tear up the entire White Jade Plaza.
Tens of thousands of Cultivators hid behind the defensive line, scrambling and crawling in terror as they desperately crowded farther back.
Some even brought out flying artifacts, hoping to escape this place of trouble.
The scene descended into utter chaos.
Zhou Xuan did not retreat.
He stood at the edge of the crater, the violent energy turbulence making his Black Robe snap in the wind.
He raised his left hand and tore the