"Pop..."
A cloud of crimson blood mist burst apart, rapidly fading into oblivion. Like a blazing sun rising into the sky, it drew the attention of countless cultivators, glaringly bright, painfully bright...
The eruption of blood mist only meant that a body had exploded, not necessarily that its owner had died. With Nine-Dragon Island's resources, saving him should not have been impossible.
But the blood mist was rapidly fading into oblivion, and that meant true death. If not even a scrap remained, how could he be brought back?
The Great Annihilation Technique was one of the highest-ranked Great Dao divine abilities, with astonishing destructive power. When it annihilated its target, it also annihilated everything belonging to that target, including the imprint of life. Under such circumstances, even an Immortal Venerable would be helpless!
"Ah?!"
"No way?!"
"Impossible..."
"This..."
Everyone who witnessed the scene froze mentally. Their instinctive reaction was disbelief; their gut told them it was impossible.
The Sky-Supporting High Priest had endured countless tribulations to reach this point. The legends surrounding him were innumerable, his halos beyond counting. He had risen step by step from a small world, only to fall on the road to founding his nation, before its formal founding had even begun?!
Coupled with the forces accompanying the Nine-Dragon Imperial Carriage, Nine-Dragon Island's strength, and all the breathtaking methods displayed earlier, the contrast was so enormous that no one could process it.
Yet once they calmed down and thought it over rationally, it seemed only natural. Some did not even question whether the Sky-Supporting High Priest was truly dead.
Two middle Emperor Realm experts had provided cover and assistance, while a peak Emperor Realm expert unleashed his full power and delivered the final blow with a Great Dao divine ability.
Even the Nine-Dragon Imperial Carriage, forged