The Ghost Realm, Lihun Domain.
This vast region, once steeped in a somewhat eerie, sinister atmosphere, was now wreathed in towering black demonic qi. Like drops of viscous filth, it enveloped the countless territories of the entire Lihun Domain.
Within that pitch-black, dim world, terrifying auras erupted from time to time, waves of death leaving minds dazed.
Yet despite the Lihun Domain's wretched state, a few peculiar places remained, seemingly untouched by the invasion of this evil qi.
On a sinister mountain summit outside the Lihun Domain's Five Academies, a force of nearly a thousand had established camp.
"My lords, we still haven't found any news of Lord Xiao Yan."
"However, several powerful auras have been slowly awakening within the Five Academies over the past few days, like giant dragons rousing from their slumber. That power puts considerable pressure on our army. What would you have us do?"
Scouts tasked with gathering intelligence kept streaming into the Commander-in-Chief's tent on the summit.
"What sort of auras?"
The two lords inside the tent knitted their brows at the report.
"They seem to carry the scent of the Outer Realm!"
The scout reported every detail he had uncovered, then waited for the two men before him to issue their orders.
"The scent of the Outer Realm Evil Clan?"
"The Foreign Territory Powerhouse occupying the Five Academies is not to be underestimated. Until Domain Lord Xiao reaches the Lihun Domain, we shouldn't clash with them head-on. We must preserve this formidable fighting force under our command."
"Withdraw immediately!"
"Retreat to the edge of the Lihun Domain!"
After exchanging a glance, White Bone Old Man and the Cold-Blooded General both spoke, issuing order after order.
Although their strength and combat experience were considerable, they still felt powerless when facing the army under the