"What was that sound?"
That beast's roar was terrifying beyond measure. It seemed to possess a latent power that called forth fear from the depths of the human heart, stirring every thought and strand of consciousness.
Even those present, with their extraordinary mindset cultivation, could not help shuddering violently.
"Grand Elder, Elders... something terrible has happened!"
"Come outside and look!"
Suddenly, another burst of frantic cries came from outside.
It was actually the guards stationed outside the Council Hall who were causing the commotion.
Tian Heng's expression was complicated as he listened to their panicked cries. He patiently remained seated for another breath, then abruptly rose and strode outside.
"Come, let's take a look as well."
Naturally, the other elders would not miss this, and followed him out.
But when they reached the open space before the hall and looked up at the sky, they too sucked in a breath of cold air.
No wonder the guards outside had disregarded the rules and raised such an uproar. At some unknown point, the sky over the entire world had seemingly been torn open by a sharp claw. A long black shadow, like a fissure spanning countless stars, had split the entire firmament apart!
The sky... had cracked!
"How did it come to this?"
They were nearly beside themselves, yet could find no explanation no matter how hard they thought.
Among them, only Tian Heng, King Mu, Yin Yuanzheng, and a handful of others narrowed their eyes and frowned, their expressions utterly grave.
"Spirit-Taming Heavenly Dao, you're courting death!"
At that same moment, within the Central Preservation Palace in the Heavencrystal Snowfield.
Fang Qianyuan repeatedly bombarded his opponent with the power of heaven and earth from the Heavencrystal Snowfield. But when he found that it remained immovable, like a festering sore