Long Xiao sheathed his sword.
Now no one dared say another word. Even the big shots at the Heavenly and Venerable ranks had remained silent, so what could they say?
"I'm sure you all have questions. Next, I'll tell you the truth. I hope you're prepared for it."
Behind Long Xiao, Xiao Huohuo and the others grew solemn as well. They all knew something of the situation.
The Ancient Races and Saint-level powers fell silent, their eyes fixed on Long Xiao.
An ominous premonition rose in their hearts.
"Young Master Long Xiao, please tell us what has happened."
The Lei Clan's patriarch broke the silence in the hall. He knew more than the others: Lei Dong had told him that a calamity would strike the continent, one connected to those mysterious people from before.
Those people were powerful enough that he had no choice but to take them seriously.
Long Xiao drew a deep breath, looked at everyone, and said, "Everyone, a calamity is about to descend upon the Battle Through the Heavens Continent. If we don't unite, within seven days, lives across the continent will be plunged into misery, and the fires of war will rage everywhere."
At those words, the entire auction hall fell deathly silent.
A calamity was coming?
It was simply unbelievable.
Even the people outside watching through the projection broke into heated arguments.
Most of them did not believe Long Xiao.
"Isn't the continent perfectly fine right now? How could there be some calamity?"
Members of several prominent families voiced their confusion.
"Please explain in detail, Young Master Long Xiao!" the Yao Clan's patriarch said steadily.
"Yes, Young Master Long Xiao, what exactly is going on?" The others nodded in agreement.
"The Ancient Races and the overseas powers should know more about this. A mysterious