After Chaotic Void Ancestor and Jin Zhixing were driven back this time, neither of them appeared again.
If Zhang Yu had truly been alone, they would have descended in their true forms and fought him. After all, he was a Guardian of Rectitude of the Profound Court. Killing him would have been of extraordinary significance—whether for elevating their own status, bolstering morale, or striking at the Profound Court, it would have been immensely useful.
But now that Zhang Yu had the Profound Court backing him, it was better to forget it. If they continued fighting, what had begun as a surprise assault might turn into a frontal offensive.
Their hard strength was already inferior to the Profound Court's. Trying to outlast them in a war of attrition would be extremely unwise.
Besides, if they carelessly died in battle, no one would seek justice for them. In the end, preserving themselves was what truly mattered; otherwise, even if they occupied the Inner Layer, they would have no chance to enjoy it.
Dai Gonghan had likewise projected an avatar here this time. Seeing that the people of Upper Firmament Heaven and Nether City were no longer appearing, he turned around and was about to try closing the gate between the two realms. Yet when his Heartlight Seal descended, he discovered a powerful resistance there, making it impossible to close the breach.
Zhang Yu noticed this as well. He said, "Executive Dai, have you encountered some difficulty?"
Dai Gonghan said gravely, "This passage was torn open by some unique method."
Executive Lin had likewise sent an avatar here this time. He excelled at refining ritual implements, and after looking for a few moments, he said with certainty, "This was caused by some kind of magical artifact. Only when its power is exhausted can