Yuan River was a vast expanse of azure water stretching several thousand meters. Said to be extraordinarily treacherous, it was the true natural barrier protecting the Elder Council. Numerous guards patrolled its surface under tight security. Forcing their way through would hardly be a wise choice.
The Elder Council's base camp lay on the mountain range at the center of Yuan River, while a forest surrounded its outer perimeter.
"Heh heh... with the Lords of the Four Divine Halls now directing the battle, the Light Demon's defeat is probably only a matter of time."
"Don't let your guard down. They say the Soul Devouring Domain's experts are lurking in the shadows and could launch a surprise attack at any moment. We have to be ready."
"Heh heh, what's there to fear? With the Four Hall Masters holding the fort, even the Light Demon can do nothing, however unfathomable her strength may be. Still, the strongest experts on both sides show no sign of making a move. They seem to be waiting for something."
"My guess is that they're waiting for the Soul Devouring Domain's experts. After all, both the Light Demon and the Four Hall Masters know their strength is fairly evenly matched. Once they fall out completely, one side is bound to suffer casualties, letting the Soul Devouring Domain reap the benefits. Nobody wants to see that... which is why this stalemate has dragged on." By then, Xiao Yan and Yuan Feng had concealed themselves in Yuan River, while two figures at the forest's edge murmured to each other.
"These fellows..." Following beside Xiao Yan, Yuan Feng could not help frowning as he listened to their conversation.
It seemed that, although the Demon of Light bore a deep blood feud against the Lord of Fierce Souls, she had held