The Star Gate stood in silent stillness; the Immortal Firmament was soundless.
The Minghe Ancient Saint's question thundered through the nine heavens, its echoes still reverberating, yet the mountains and rivers of the Heavenly Realm seemed to have sunk into an invisible oppression and stagnation.
The three of them did not respond at all.
Those who knew nothing of the rites of the Immortal Dao should not mistake ignorant fearlessness for frank sincerity.
Boom!
The Minghe Ancient Saint narrowed his eyes, supreme confidence shining within them. Since he had dared to come, he had naturally prepared to challenge the entire Eternal Ancient Upper Realm alone. Ever since the Star Pivot descended into the world, these old monsters had all known what colossal force stood behind it.
Ascend to the Eternal Ancient Upper Realm, and one could glimpse the immortal opportunity of longevity, the fortunes of the Great Dao!
Heaven and earth changed color.
The Minghe Ancient Saint suddenly raised a hand and struck down with a thunderous shake. The Blood Sea split apart, and an ancient altar rose from its depths—weathered and primordial, its Great Dao immortal radiance illuminating the world. His Eight-Tribulation Immortal Body slowly surged forth from within the altar, its aura like a great calamity of heaven and earth about to descend.
At that moment, Immortal Spirits surged backward, the Star Gate resonated, and above the Heavenly Realm, billions of immortal lights were extinguished. In their place came a heavy blood-red hue and the unknown sounds of tribulation.
Suddenly, killing intent slashed down across heaven and earth.
The immortal qi of the Heavenly Realm seemed to collapse, and countless mountains bowed low. Baili Jing's three thousand strands of black hair were bound beneath a dark-glowing battle crown. Her face seemed carved from frost and snow, cold and