Above the vast complex of underground palaces, an ancient Spirit Array silently spread its veil.
It was like a huge, dim sheet of transparent light turned upside down over the complex.
Ancient patterns resembling the mysterious markings on a black tortoise's shell covered it everywhere, winding in every direction and radiating a sense of weight and indestructibility.
The Northern Abyss Dragon Kun stood in midair, the Great Sumeru Pillar resting on his shoulder.
He gazed at the ancient formation below, eager to put it to the test.
It was this enormous turtle shell that had foiled the Northern Heavens army's repeated attacks on the Dragon Demon Palace, allowing the latter to cling to life and endure to this day.
Otherwise, the Northern Abyss Dragon Kun would have taught those few Supreme experts a lesson long ago.
"Break for this old man!"
The Northern Abyss Dragon Kun tightened his grip on the Great Sumeru Pillar. Instantly, his body seemed filled with explosive power. He swung it through a terrifying arc and brought it crashing down.
A rushing sound filled the air. An endless black sea surged out from the depths of the void.
Amid the rolling cold currents, a strange-looking Giant Kun cut through the waves and charged forward.
With a roar that shook the heavens, the Giant Kun whipped its tail and leaped above the water. A pair of enormous dragon wings unfurled from its sides, blotting out the sky and sun.
The Northern Abyss Dragon Kun's true form was so immense that even the heavens and earth could scarcely contain it.
The ancient formation seemed to sense the danger. Its light blazed, and its patterns raced wildly.
Rumble! With the might of an ancient Sacred Artifact, the power of an Earth Sovereign, and the strength of a divine beast's