The bright red blood gradually blurred and diminished on the phantom of the Heavenly Register, as though it were being absorbed.
Immediately afterward, the entire golden Heavenly Register suddenly turned dark red. A strange surge of power erupted from within it as vast amounts of red light gathered on its surface, then transformed into a crimson pillar of light that shot into the sky.
Only then did the Black Phoenix Demon and the others notice the strange change in the Heavenly Register and hurriedly turn to look.
They saw the seemingly solid dark-red pillar of light extend into the void high above, like a colossal pillar linking heaven and earth, churning the dark clouds overhead into a frenzy as thunder roared.
At that moment, a streak of white light suddenly shone from deep within the pillar. A human figure could vaguely be seen wrapped within it, slowly descending from the heights.
"Brother Shen?" Lu Huaming cried out in surprise the instant he saw the figure.
The Ghost General was likewise so shocked that his eyes widened, unable to say anything for a moment.
The Black Phoenix Demon could not help turning to glance at the ground. Shen Luo was still lying face down there, dead or alive unknown.
"Humph! You Human Race brat, stop playing tricks!"
The Black Phoenix Demon shouted angrily and swept her hand. A sheet of golden flames immediately howled forth, sweeping toward the figure like a dazzling golden sickle.
Yet the figure seemed utterly unaware of the golden flames rushing at it and made no attempt to dodge.
With a loud bang, the golden flames struck the white figure, scattering countless clumps of golden fire.
But when the flames dispersed, the figure was completely unharmed and slowly drifted down to the ground.
It took a step