Guanyin had just separated the Dragon Clan and Great Emperor Zhenwu's forces when, before she could mediate, a burst of laughter rang out from the eastern horizon.
Everyone looked toward the sound and saw auspicious clouds billowing, banners fluttering, and a vast contingent approaching. It was Wen Zhong and Huang Feihu, leading Great Shang's elite forces.
Wen Zhong swept his gaze over those below before finally fixing it on Princess Wansheng. He said coldly, "Demon dragon, you indulged the aquatic tribes in their rampage, stole a Buddhist treasure, and even offended the emperor of our Human Race. What punishment do you deserve?"
Princess Wansheng had held the upper hand, but when she saw yet another force enter the fray, panic welled up in her heart.
She immediately snorted at Wen Zhong. "So what if he is the emperor of the Human Race? If he dares act presumptuously before this princess, then I will simply kill him."
Rather than becoming angry, Wen Zhong laughed. "What an ignorant demon dragon. Today, I will show you that the Human Race cannot be humiliated."
Nine great tripods then flew from Wen Zhong's hand and formed a profound grand formation according to the positions of the nine palaces.
Golden beams shot into the heavens, shrouding the entire Jade Wave Pool. It was the Human Race's Nine Tripods Demon-Subduing Formation.
The instant the formation took shape, Princess Wansheng felt the pressure on her soar. The demonic power coursing through her body became sluggish, and her expression changed drastically.
Meanwhile, Jiu Hui, who was battling Nine-Headed Insect, appeared flustered and overwhelmed. He called out to Red Spirit Divine Lord in midair.
"Father, save me!"
Seeing that his son was already in grave danger, Red Spirit Divine Lord did not hesitate. He immediately led his people charging toward