Meanwhile, in the outside world.
The sea of flames under Xiao Fan's control erupted through space, engulfing him and the three Heavenly Demon Phoenixes and severing the connection between the two regions of space.
Baili and Nalan Yanran could no longer sense even the slightest trace of the auras erupting within the flames.
The late-stage Nine-Star Dou Zun Heavenly Demon Phoenix, meanwhile, showed a flicker of hesitation.
He glanced back at the vast sea of flames behind him, worry crossing his face. Then he turned his gaze to Baili, and his aura suddenly erupted as he hurtled toward her.
He understood that turning back now would accomplish nothing. Only by dealing with Baili first and then entering the flames could the four of them use their Blood Pact Formation to stand a chance against Xiao Fan.
"Die!"
Having thought this through, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix did not hesitate. His enormous true form wheeled through the air before he slashed a claw down toward Baili.
The icy gleam on his claw carved fissures through space, and its terrifying aura made Baili's expression turn grave.
Behind Baili, Nalan Yanran was hiding inside the Sky-Reaching Warship. Had its shield not blocked the crushing pressure of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix's aura, she would probably have suffered severe injuries long ago.
"What terrifying fluctuations..."
Nalan Yanran watched with her beautiful eyes wide as the Heavenly Demon Phoenix's enormous claw tore down through the air, wonder flickering in her gaze.
Despite feeling the Heavenly Demon Phoenix's fierce aura, Baili did not retreat an inch. Even with the Sky-Reaching Warship standing as a barrier, she dared not entrust her disciple's life entirely to it.
"Mountain, rise!"
Baili roared, and the Seven-String Zither instantly appeared in her hands. She lightly plucked it with her right hand, sending a