Shi Yi acted, purging the lingering power of darkness within the Dark Hall.
It had not been corrupted to this extent overnight, but through years of gradual erosion.
Now that its deep-rooted affliction was gone, peace returned to the hall. The four stone statues and dozens of earthen jars quietly witnessed everything without the slightest reaction.
They knew that this being was invincible against anyone of the same realm. Even someone as powerful as an Immortal King could only bow before him.
A wise man knew when to bend with the times. The Dark Creatures did not want to die just yet. If they continued lying low until the great reckoning arrived, perhaps a chance would emerge.
"Hum!"
Lord Bird and Lord Jingbi felt the effects of Shi Yi's cleansing of the Dark Hall most keenly, along with the featherless Strange Bird.
The two stood rooted to the spot, their bodies transforming. Wisps of dark qi rose from them and dispersed into the world. Their cloudy old eyes grew clear, and an aura of transcendence spread around them, making them seem even more unfathomable.
The featherless Strange Bird grew brilliant feather plumes in five magnificent colors, as dazzling as a mass of five-colored flames.
"A True Phoenix?"
Demoness was astonished. She had thought there was nothing special about this featherless Strange Bird. Who could have known that it was actually a True Phoenix?
Lord Bird's gaze grew profound, carrying tremendous majesty. The same was true of Lord Jingbi.
But a moment later, they were grinning again, returning to their usual irreverent selves.
"Thank you. Mm, I've never felt better. Ever since those fellows began using the power of darkness to corrupt the hall, we've forgotten so much, and our authority in the Void God Realm has been dwindling bit by