Counterattack!

Lord of Qingning was not Eerie—his soul had merely been controlled—but he was almost beyond saving.

Unless...

The Eerie Sovereign controlling him was willing to release him of its own accord.

But the Lord of Slaughter did not even know who the other party was, so naturally, he could not do that... Just as he was about to strike without mercy, his movements suddenly halted.

Chu Yuan?

Chu Yuan's secret technique could completely rewind the time upon a living being.

Could it also rewind Lord of Qingning to before his soul had been controlled!?

Thus, he chose to seal Lord of Qingning away for the time being...

"Lord of Yin Spirits, why are you in such a hurry? Is it time to make a move against the Eerie?" Chu Yuan was interrupted during his seclusion and received the Lord of Yin Spirits in his cultivation palace.

The Lord of Yin Spirits nodded, then shook his head, leaving Chu Yuan somewhat confused.

"We are indeed making a move against the Eerie, but I did not come to invite you into battle!" With a sweep of his sleeve, four figures appeared, lying neatly on the ground.

Their breaths were steady, as though they had fallen asleep.

Chu Yuan naturally recognized them. They were all Sovereigns from the Fifth Battlefield, and none of them were particularly strong.

One newly advanced Sovereign, one Lesser Sovereign, and two Mid-Level Sovereigns.

"The Eerie has long since infiltrated humanity. Lord of Qingning and the others fell victim to their schemes, and their souls were controlled! With my methods, I cannot help them break free... I can only suppress them for now, as if they were asleep. Slaughter told me that you might have a way?"

Chu Yuan's expression turned grave. "What happened?"

"They... used their own