Water clouds filled the sky, silver-white as far as the eye could see. Cool water energy enveloped him, but Xuanji paid it no heed, watching the Water Spirit Emperor ahead as thoughts raced through his mind. He wanted to flee, yet had no confidence he could get away. After all, his opponent was a Profound Immortal, whose strength was beyond Xuanji's ability to fathom.
If I launch a sudden sneak attack with Blood Flame Profound Light, I should be able to escape! he thought. The Blood Flame Profound Light within him had already begun to stir, but just then, a tremendous rumble came from below.
The Water Spirit Emperor lowered the water clouds. The earth trembled as though struck by an earthquake. Countless rocks leaped into the air and fell again, while flowers, grass, and trees shook violently, their leaves scattering across the ground. Flocks of birds and beasts fled in every direction. Most were Earth Immortal Giant Beasts, though Heavenly Immortal Giant Beasts could also be seen from time to time. It was as if the world were coming to an end.
"Could something have happened?" Xuanji and the Water Spirit Emperor both wondered in alarm.
Rumble!
The earth split open, and three giants crawled out. They strode westward, their towering bodies made of ochre rocks and soil. They were Earth Giants. At the sight, the Water Spirit Emperor gaped in astonishment. Earth Giants usually remained underground and rarely emerged; now, three had come out together. It was truly unbelievable!
"Why are the Earth Giants heading west? Are they going to the Shadow Clan? What on earth happened?" The more the Water Spirit Emperor thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. He immediately drove the water clouds at full speed toward the Bone-Grinding Ash-Scattering Swamp. The Cloud Water