Terrifying pressure surrounded them on every side.
It was so overwhelming that Zhou Wuming and the other Holdouts of the Forbidden Land felt almost unbearably ill.
But Qin An's arrival had reduced that pressure to its lowest point, allowing them to recover a little strength.
As soon as the Heavenly Demon Envoy spoke, the terrifying pressure surged again, and Zhou Wuming and the others felt its crushing weight once more.
Seeing this, Qin An swept his sleeve. A vast, terrifying killing intent descended and swiftly dispersed the pressure the Heavenly Demon Envoy had unleashed.
"Go to the Skycloud Pool first. Don't come out until I tell you to."
"Yes!" Zhou Wuming raised his head and immediately cupped his hands. "We obey the Savior's orders. My lord Savior has the power to slay the Heavenly Demon Envoy!"
Zhou Wuming then led the many Holdouts into the Skycloud Pool without a moment's hesitation.
Throughout it all, the Heavenly Demon Envoy made no move to stop them. Like a hunter toying with his prey, he let Zhou Wuming and the others struggle on the brink of death.
Only after they had entered the Skycloud Pool did the Heavenly Demon Envoy turn his gaze to Qin An.
"You're impressive. I'm surprised. The power you possess now doesn't seem like something you can control."
"Still, I must admit that you seem qualified to stand as my equal. But the outcome has yet to be decided."
Qin An lifted the Annihilation Divine Spear, its tip hanging toward the ground. "You surprised me too. I told you not to descend into this world, because death would be all that awaited you. But you refused to listen. It seems one of us will die."
The Heavenly Demon Envoy burst out laughing. "Rest assured, you'll be the one to