Su Bai stepped forward, passing Wu Wushuang to stand alone before the vast army and face the Peak Nine-Ring Demon Venerable whose aura surged to the heavens.
Ahead lay the most terrifying source of destruction in the world.
Behind him lay the homeland he had to protect.
Home, sect, disciples, friends, all living beings...
Dressed in white as pure as snow, he did not look imposing against the boundless demon clouds and shattered rivers of stars.
Yet that unassuming figure seemed to become the sole pillar holding up heaven and earth, bearing countless rays of light and hope.
"Master..."
Wu Wushuang gazed at his back, warmth and fighting spirit mingling in his heart.
After so many years, he finally no longer had to shoulder everything alone.
Having someone to rely on filled him with an incomparable sense of peace.
"Kill!"
Wu Wushuang turned, his expression cold once more, and charged at the remaining Demon Venerables.
On the other side, demonic energy churned around the Nine-Ring Demon Venerable. Its nine demon rings resembled nine abysses swallowing the light.
The dark Ultimate Demon Ring at their center, in particular, radiated a terrifying aura that threatened to enslave all living beings.
Its scarlet eyes locked onto Su Bai, and its voice thundered across the cosmos.
"You stand only in the Six-Ring Realm, yet you slew an Eight-Ring Demon Venerable so swiftly... You must be an unrivaled prodigy of the Immortal Realm, its hope for the future."
"Your flesh and soul will surely make the most delicious nourishment!"
"Once I devour you, I may glimpse a sliver of the King Realm's mysteries!"
"Heh heh heh!!!!"
Its icy laughter brimmed with viciousness, raising every hair and striking fear into every heart.
Su Bai's gaze remained calm as still water. A faint sneer even touched his