Within the Jie Abyss, there was a deathly silence.
The tens of thousands of remnants from the Supreme Heaven Allied Forces who had originally followed the Creation Dharma Bodies inside were now all sprawled limply on the ground. They had watched with their own eyes as their lofty ancestors' Dharma Bodies were torn apart, blasted to pieces, and devoured by that dark-golden Demon God as easily as slaughtering chickens and dogs.
Their faith had crumbled, and their Dao hearts had shattered.
"Run... Run!"
No one knew who let out that shrill scream. Tens of thousands of people woke as if from a dream, scrambling and crawling madly toward the exit of the Jie Abyss. There was no formation, no dignity—only the most primal instinct to survive.
Chu Tian hovered in midair, coldly watching those fleeing ants. He did not pursue them, for in his eyes, they were no longer worthy of soiling his hands.
He slowly descended into the Bronze Ruins.
"Big Brother!" Hui Mei trembled with excitement as he dragged his exhausted body forward to meet him.
Chu Xingyao and Chu Yueyao awoke in turn as well. Though their auras were weak, when they saw that Chu Tian was safe and sound—and radiating an invincible pressure that inspired awe—their eyes shimmered with excited tears.
The remaining dozen or so Human Emperor Guard warriors dropped to one knee in unison, planting their great halberds against the ground as they gazed feverishly at their Crown Prince.
Chu Tian said nothing. He strode quickly to Old Tuo's side.
In Old Tuo's arms, Chu Yunshang's eyes were tightly shut, her face pale as gold paper. Her Slaughter Sacred Bone had been shattered to pieces, and her life force was so faint that she resembled a dying candle in the wind, ready to be