Sun-Moon Lake

At Sun-Moon Lake in the Red Luan Royal Territory, the water's gleam met the heavens, clouds and mist curled around it. Today, phoenix and demon began their battle, swords deciding life and death.

Within the pavilion at the lake's heart, the red-clad figure sat quietly, eyes gently closed. Her aura flowed around her, an Ink Divine Sword laid across before her. Sword intent crisscrossed the air—peerless at the summit.

Beyond Sun-Moon Lake, powerful figures appeared one after another. Every one of them stood above the Great Perfection Realm, their formidable auras blotting out sky and sun.

As the battle was about to begin, the pressure above the lake sank. Ripples rose across the surface, spreading beyond a hundred zhang.

In the void, five extraordinarily powerful auras appeared. The five strongest people of the age had come to watch the battle.

Elsewhere, the Red Luan Princess also appeared at the battlefield. Her beautiful eyes watched the red-clad figure at the lake's center, her expression solemn.

After waiting for a long time, the sound of wind suddenly rose in the distance. A black-clad figure strode over, sword intent concealed, bearing no trace of a martial artist's aura. Only those deep eyes held a sharpness beyond measure.

"Finally, you came."

In the void, the Moonlit Tower Master smiled. His broad silver-gray robe and cloak snapped in the wind, setting him apart from the crowd.

Not far away, a glint flashed through the Ink Lord's eyes. He too wanted to see just how strong his Ninth's demon incarnation had become.

"Red Luan, hurry!" Outside Sun-Moon Lake, Yin'er dragged Red Luan over to witness the battle at the summit.

Under everyone's gaze, the black-clad figure passed by and stepped onto the lake. In an instant, the tranquil Sun-Moon Lake finally changed. Great waves churned, unable