In Three Imperial Cities, just as the Emperor's life-extension was about to succeed, an unforeseen change erupted. Blood burst from the First Prince's body, and he fell from the sky.
The shocking scene shook the world. A force from nowhere had grievously wounded the Heavenly Demon First Prince, bringing his charge toward the Imperial Dao to an abrupt halt.
The Eight Desolations Demonic Emperor flew into a rage. His figure flashed out, catching the falling Xuanzhen as his divine sense swept across the entire imperial city in search of the culprit.
High in the void, Xuan Jiuyou watched the scene before him, his brows knitting slightly as he more or less guessed what had happened.
The Seven Luminaries Demonic Emperor looked up. When Xuanzhen had been grievously wounded, an exceedingly hidden force seemed to have appeared among the clouds, flashing by in an instant.
Who had struck from the shadows, and what kind of power had they used?
Questions flashed through the Seven Luminaries Demonic Emperor's mind. A mist of confusion hung thick in the air, leaving no clue to grasp.
Seeing Xuanzhen suffer another grievous wound, Xuan Jiuyou did not strike again. His figure faded away as he returned to the Nine Nether King's Estate.
"Eight Desolations, take Xuanzhen back to the Ancestral Land."
The Seven Luminaries Demonic Emperor spoke coldly, then merged into the void and vanished.
Not far away, the Eight Desolations Demonic Emperor withdrew his divine sense, swept up the badly wounded Xuanzhen with a wave of his hand, and turned to leave.
Above the imperial city, the three Devil Race Emperors departed one after another. The shattered void gradually healed, returning to calm.
Within and beyond the imperial city, the various factions withdrew their gazes, unable to conceal the questions in their hearts. What was