Crimson lightning scattered, and the darkness slowly receded.
Countless dragons and serpents coiled around one another, forming a hideous mountain of flesh. Myriad bolts of spirit thunder erupted from within, tearing the canopy of heaven and blossoming into dazzling circles of spiral-shaped light.
"Dragon blight."
Tiantuo's heart shook violently, but the voice continued.
"No?"
Countless crimson circles of light began to spin, sweeping downward. Tiantuo felt as though both his flesh and his soul lay utterly exposed, yet nothing seemed amiss. There was only a terrifying weight of origin wood destiny.
Sky-blue Thunderbolt gathered around him, finally condensing into an azure immortal talisman radiant with immortal light. Inscribed upon it were the words [Jiansui Edict]. In an instant, the radiance of countless bolts of spirit thunder was pressed low, and even the dragons and serpents hidden in the darkness were forced to bow.
An aged voice came from the talisman. Green lightning scattered, startling the dormant dragons.
"Xuyi, you truly have grown senile. At my lord's realm, what need is there for reincarnation? Even if only a single strand of divine will remains, he can return anew from his fruit position."
"Jiang Li, you actually gave him the foremost Green talisman!"
A slightly startled voice came from the darkness, its tone growing cold. Countless dazzling ribbons of spirit thunder pierced the sky, blazing hot, yet azure sky thunder struck every one of them down.
The hideous dragon blight was gradually suppressed, and the voice in the darkness grew ever colder and harsher.
"Sky thunder has no protector and accepts no Vassal Venerable. Once matters in your Upper Firmament are settled, I will certainly pay Azure Cloud Heaven a visit."
"Why not today? It is time I emerged into the world as well."
Jiang Li's voice echoed through the azure Thunderbolt,