Within the Southern Bright Divine Temple, demonic qi surged to the heavens. Ning Chen, Hua Zhongdie, and Xia Ziyi—the three demons—had appeared at once, so suddenly and without the slightest warning.
Before the imperial throne, the Southern Bright Emperor's face revealed his shock upon seeing the three.
The moment Ning Chen appeared, he deployed a divine restriction, sealing the entire space.
Faced with this sudden killing intent, the Southern Bright Emperor's expression darkened. Looking at the white-haired man before him, he said in a deep voice, "Marquis Ning, what is the meaning of this?"
"Your Majesty, let us speak plainly. Please enlighten me!"
Ning Chen spoke calmly. Demonic qi surged from his body like raging billows and monstrous waves, shaking the heart.
At either side, demonic qi simultaneously erupted around Hua Zhongdie and Xia Ziyi. Their battle intent was fully unleashed, without the slightest restraint.
As his words fell, the three moved at once. Blade and sword were drawn, their edges dazzling.
Before the imperial throne, the Southern Bright Emperor's expression sank as divine essence surged around him, golden light blazing brilliantly.
With a thunderous boom, blade, sword, and palm collided, and powerful currents of air roared outward.
After a momentary deadlock, blade and sword advanced together. Hua Zhongdie and Xia Ziyi simultaneously changed their moves, their weapons flashing like lightning as they mercilessly pressed for his life.
The Southern Bright Emperor's eyes turned cold. His palm essence shifted, and divine essence poured forth.
Blade, sword, and palm clashed once more, divine and demonic qi shaking violently. Directly ahead, Ning Chen struck the immortal sword with his palm. The sword bore down like a mountain, piercing inch by inch through the Southern Bright Emperor's divine essence barrier.
The three demons had launched a forceful assault, their offensive incomparably sharp. The