The pressure of a Half-Step Dou Di had hung over the Ancient Realm for three days before finally dissipating. The Chaos Heaven Burning Flame around Xiao Ze was now completely under his control, and with every movement, the laws of heaven and earth faintly resonated.
On this day, the gates of the Ancient Realm swung wide. Warships streaked across the sky, and the Black Annihilation Army of the Ancient Clan, the Heaven Burning Army of the Flame Clan, and the Thunder Army of the Thunder Clan assembled there. Their banners blotted out the sun, and their killing intent soared to the heavens.
"Xiao Ze, the Black-Corner Region lies on the frontier of the Central Plains. If the Hun Clan means to intercept us, they'll surely have deployed a heavy force here."
Gu Yuan stood atop the flagship, the energy around him as deep and imposing as a mountain.
"I've ordered Gu Dao to lead the Black Annihilation Army's vanguard and clear the way, sweeping away the Hun Clan's outposts along the route. You and I will follow with the main force."
Flames coiled around Yan Jin, and the long spear in his hand pointed straight at the sky. "The young warriors of the Flame Clan have long been ready for battle. Hun Clan scum—what better way to honor our clan's Heavenly Flames than with your blood!"
Lei Ying's expression was equally grim. Thunder crackled around him, and the ranks of the Thunder Army behind him stood in perfect order, their aura surging like an angry sea.
Xiao Ze gave a slight nod and gazed south toward the Black-Corner Region. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes. "The Tou She Ancient God's Cave Mansion lies hidden beneath Jia Nan Academy. It holds the key I need to truly step into the