The eruption of Elemental Tide was like the coming of the apocalypse, its seven-colored radiance instantly swallowing the Level 96 Evil Soul Master leader. Under the Silver Dragon King's terrifying Elemental Control, even a false Level 98 powerhouse bolstered by Abyss power could not withstand that pure storm of elemental destruction.
"No—!!!"
With one final, bloodcurdling scream, the leader and his blood-red phantom dissolved into a sky full of bloody mist, scattering into the sinister winds of Netherworld Valley.
The surrounding Evil Soul Masters were hurled backward by the shock waves, staring in terror at the silver figure suspended in midair.
Yet Gu Yue did not relax in the slightest.
The instant her formidable enemy fell, an even more terrifying, unfathomable aura slowly rose from the deepest reaches of the valley.
Its weight seemed capable of crushing heaven and earth, making the surrounding space groan beneath the unbearable burden.
"Clap, clap, clap."
Slow, distinct applause pierced the spreading bloody mist.
"Splendid. Truly splendid."
"To think I would witness such pure Elemental Control in the human world."
Gu Yue whipped her head around, an unprecedented gravity appearing in her purple eyes.
The mist dispersed, and an old man in dark purple robes walked slowly out. Unlike the other Evil Soul Masters, he did not look hideous or terrifying. His features were refined, but his eyes were as black as the Abyss, without any whites—only endless darkness.
With every step he took, the space around him warped slightly.
"Who are you?"
Gu Yue asked coldly. The dragon patterns on her Silver Dragon Scale Battle Armor began flashing wildly, warning her of an unprecedented danger.
"Me?"
The old man smiled faintly, his smile carrying the arrogance of someone who looked down upon all living beings.
"You may call me the Abyss Venerable." Then