On the battlefield, Yao Chen and the others faced Hun You and the Great Heavenly Venerable of Soul Hall. For a brief moment, silence fell between them.
Although Hun You and the Great Heavenly Venerable had both suffered injuries of varying severity, their strength had barely been affected. Yao Chen's side, meanwhile, was already nearing the end of their strength.
The atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive. The Great Heavenly Venerable was the first to break the brief silence.
A look of grim resolve and madness crossed his face. He gripped the Bone Emperor Blade tightly in both hands and, without hesitation, plunged it into his own body.
In an instant, a strange and powerful aura erupted from him. He merged with the Bone Emperor Blade, entering the terrifying state of being one with his weapon.
At the same time, Hun You's actions were even more horrifying.
He opened his mouth wide, unleashing a powerful suction force. The souls of the dozens of protectors present were wrenched from their bodies and swallowed whole.
After absorbing their souls, Hun You radiated an aura of utter evil. He suddenly opened his mouth and spat out a thick, ink-black fog.
The black fog spread rapidly, instantly shrouding the entire battlefield.
Yao Chen's expression turned grave at the sight.
Although the Star Annihilation Sword strike he had unleashed earlier had been earth-shattering in its power, it had also consumed a great deal of his strength.
Now, facing the strange and powerful methods of the Great Heavenly Venerable and Hun You, he felt immense pressure.
"Kong Kong, come out!"
Yao Chen barked, summoning Kong Kong from within him once more.
At Yao Chen's command, Kong Kong appeared and instantly transformed into a blazing ring of Heavenly Flames, encircling them tightly.
Four-colored flames flickered atop the ring, radiating