After a brief pause, that voice rang out again. "Collect."
As the words fell, the golden barrier around Jiang Li silently dissipated, just as it had appeared.
Seeing this, Jiang Li continued cultivating cross-legged.
Her breathing was steady, her expression calm. Golden true energy circulated around her as though none of what had just happened had occurred.
At once, this space fell silent again.
Only the occasional wails of vengeful spirits and rumbling thunder from afar broke the stillness.
After bidding Jiang Li farewell, Qin Yan continued deeper inside.
His steps were firm, his gaze focused, and his White Mystic Robe fluttered in the wind.
As Qin Yan walked, he recalled the information concerning the Core Zone.
The Core Zone was where Venerable Annihilation of the Ancient Trace Kingdom and Venerable Purple Thunder of the Canglan Kingdom had once fought.
Both Venerables ranked among the top figures of their realm—Venerable Purple Thunder was a Peak Venerable.
Venerable Annihilation, meanwhile, was a Late-Stage Venerable.
The two had fought a world-shattering battle here, and in the end, both perished.
That battle had shattered space, torn apart the earth, and changed the terrain of this region.
The power of Venerables was truly terrifying.
In the air, Annihilation Black Mist mixed with Purple Thunder continuously battered Qin Yan's body.
The Annihilation Black Mist was like sharp blades, slicing at his skin;
the Purple Thunder was like a whip, lashing against him.
Qin Yan immediately mobilized his blood energy and Spear Intent of Annihilation, forming a blood-energy barrier over his body to block the attacks!
Scarlet blood energy and black spear intent surged from within him, condensing into a thin barrier over his body.
Because he had comprehended the Spear Intent of Annihilation, Qin Yan dealt with this Annihilation Aura with great ease.
The