Two figures walked slowly out of the Spatial Passage.
The first was slender, dressed in white robes, with a lean face and eyes as deep as an abyss. He looked like a scholar-none other than Hun Tiandi.
His aura was restrained, revealing neither joy nor anger, but the faint fluctuations flowing around him made the Ancient Realm's formation tremble slightly.
The second was pitch-black, his indistinct features hidden beneath black robes. A heart-palpitating devouring power radiated from him. It was the Nihility Devouring Flame.
Gu Lie's pupils abruptly contracted.
"Hun Tiandi! Nihility Devouring Flame!"
With a fierce shout, his Dou Qi erupted, coiling around his entire body as he swiftly moved behind Gu Yuan.
He sensed that the Nihility Devouring Flame possessed only eight-star Dou Saint late stage strength. Clearly, his severe injuries had yet to heal. There was no need to summon the Ancient Emperor; the formation alone would let him put up a fight.
The Gu Clan's experts converged, tens of thousands of figures forming a battle array around Gu Yuan and Gu Lie.
Gu Dao appeared from who knew where, standing cautiously behind the formation.
Gu Yuan merely watched Hun Tiandi in silence, his expression as calm as still water.
"Hun Tiandi, your injuries have yet to heal, yet you dare barge into my Ancient Realm alone. Do you truly think I cannot keep you here?"
Hun Tiandi smiled faintly.
"Gu Yuan, there's no need to bluff. Our battle damaged your Origin. You know perfectly well how much of your strength you can still use."
His gaze swept over the Ancient Realm's formation, a trace of contempt flashing in his eyes.
"I came only to tell you that I've been waiting right outside your Ancient Realm's gates. Your Gu Clan members can either stay inside forever, or