"Husband, something's wrong," Feng Yin said urgently. "News has come from beyond the Nine Heavens. The Extraterrestrial Demons are on the move again!"
Chu Yang's expression changed. "What's going on?"
"Hongjun Daozu sent word that all Sages are to immediately gather beyond the Nine Heavens," Feng Yin said. "It looks very urgent."
Chu Yang looked at Chu Yan, reluctant to leave. They had only just discovered his son's bloodline awakening, and this was precisely the critical time when he needed close guidance. Yet the war beyond the Nine Heavens could not be delayed either.
"Father, go ahead," Chu Yan said sensibly. "I'll stay home and cultivate obediently."
Chu Yang crouched down and looked seriously at his son. "Yan'er, while Father is away, you must be especially careful. Remember the control methods we practiced today. Don't let anyone discover your special abilities."
"I know, Father." Chu Yan nodded firmly. "Go without worry. I'll protect myself and Mother."
Chu Yang patted his son's shoulder approvingly, then rose and said to Feng Yin, "My wife, Yan'er is in your care. If anything unusual happens, use a voice transmission talisman to contact me immediately."
"Be careful, Husband," Feng Yin said worriedly. "Come back soon."
Chu Yang rushed beyond the Nine Heavens at top speed. The instant he arrived, he felt an unprecedentedly terrifying pressure. It was several times stronger than when the Chaos Demon Lord had appeared alone, and unease surged in his heart.
"Chu Yang, you arrived just in time!" Laozi's voice came from afar, carrying obvious tension.
Following the voice, Chu Yang saw that all the Sages had gathered before the Heavenly Dao Barrier, every one of them wearing an extremely grim expression. In the distant Void, two enormous figures were slowly approaching. The pressure they radiated made the entire region beyond