The sky darkened, and the red sun sank westward.
The once-brilliant daylight dimmed, changing from noon to dusk in an instant. The twilight resembled a tent curtain, or the membrane lining some living creature's hollow body, and evoked a profound sense of desolation and loneliness.
Thunderbolt churned, and the sea roiled, but all these strange phenomena faded as twilight approached, vanishing from sight.
The Great Void trembled, and Xun Wind streamed about. A man in a dark robe patterned with wind and thunder was forced out by the heavy twilight. The entire Great Void became exceedingly difficult to traverse, and his connection to his Divine Ability gradually broke.
Tiantuo's expression tightened slightly as he looked at the layers of twilight overhead. Clear Qi surged within his spiritual awareness, allowing him to discern his bearings. Otherwise, he might not even have known which way to go.
"[Evening Without Knowing]."
This Divine Ability also possessed the intent of a realm. It was the most renowned and powerful Divine Ability of the Yi Wood tradition, capable of connecting to Lesser Yin and creating vast swathes of twilight to work its malice.
The Xun Wind surrounding him suddenly dispersed. Something like a monkey's hand reached out gently and tore at his robes and headgear. The wondrous power of [Wind-Restoring Retribution] seemed to have been stolen away, and his flight speed plummeted.
"[Steal and Crown]!"
Tiantuo had already reacted. The light of his Divine Ability blazed in his hands, Azure Yang radiance shone brilliantly, and he commanded Yi Wood to retreat, bringing the Xun Wind back once more.
A woman in a dark blue-green dress appeared ahead. Her features were delicate and lovely, her skin flawless, but her eyes alone held a hint of sly mischief and appraisal.
"As expected, this Divine Ability has no