Above the Ji family, a phoenix cried out to the world and slammed into the immortal cauldron. After an instant of silence, a thunderous explosion resounded through heaven and earth. Endless turbulent currents surged as the sky collapsed and the ground split apart.
Across the Ji family estate, more than a hundred experts sustaining the immortal cauldron were all stained red with blood, suffering a backlash that left them gravely wounded.
Amid the surging aftershocks, the phoenix transformed into a sword. Lin Yuzhen gripped the Phoenix Cry Sword and looked at the many severely injured Ji family experts, the chill in her eyes undiminished.
Below, the four Ji family Grand Elders steadied themselves, forcibly suppressing the shock in their hearts before rising into the air and charging at her.
Lin Yuzhen gave a cold laugh. Her body shot forth like racing thunder, Phoenix Cry dancing as brilliant radiance surged across the four directions.
The killing light that brought ruin wherever it fell splashed blood across the sky. With the immortal cauldron no longer suppressing her, the invincible King Qi of Northern Qi once again displayed her world-shaking prowess. With every stroke of her sword, an entire formation collapsed.
In an instant, all four Ji family Grand Elders were wounded. Of the eleven experts at the peak of the Reality Realm, five had also been gravely injured and could no longer fight.
"Your turn to act."
Before the sacred hall, the Ji family Grand Elder swept his gaze over the nine black-clad figures behind him and spoke calmly.
"Yes."
The nine accepted their orders. Their figures flashed as they joined the battle.
At the same time, in a side hall of the Ji family, the Ji family Holy Lord—who should have been lying in bed recovering from his injuries—was playing chess