Tearing Open the Vast Desolate Domain Barrier! A Demon Venerable Descends!

In the silent, cavernous hall, an aura of deathly stillness permeated the air. Gusts of chilling wind swept past, making the ink-green candles atop the Blood Markings candlesticks sway and flicker uncertainly.

At the center of the raised platform, a wisp of dim light descended, illuminating several thrones forged from Soul-Shattering Black Jade.

The thrones were empty at the moment, yet an aura of utmost yin and evil pressure lingered within them, refusing to dissipate for a long time and instinctively filling one with fear.

Dao Lord Xuan Ming dismissed his attendants and came alone to the depths of the hall. The gloom on his aged face receded. With several traces of unease, he respectfully bowed and cupped his fists toward the throne at the center of the hall.

Buzz!

At that moment, the wisp of dim light hanging from the hall's vaulted ceiling suddenly blazed brightly. The intangible Origin Qi between heaven and earth seemed drawn by some strange aura, all of it boiling as it frantically converged toward the throne.

Space twisted and shifted, tearing open a deep rift. An incomparably terrifying pressure of Killing Intent suddenly descended, surging outward like a raging tide.

Dense black mist overflowing with endless Killing Intent poured from the Space Crack, weaving together and condensing above the throne. A majestic black silhouette, as though it reached from heaven to earth, appeared within the hall.

"Xuan Ming, why have you come here alone? Where are Qiu Taoguang and the others?"

The imposing black silhouette was concealed within the mist, its face blurred beyond recognition. Only those pitch-black eyes revealed an utterly emotionless, indifferent gaze as they fell upon Dao Lord Xuan Ming. A low voice drifted from its mouth.

Dao Lord Xuan Ming's heart tightened at the words, and he hurriedly replied in