A voice rang out before its owner appeared.
As the effects of Unlimited Void were lifted and the surrounding sphere vanished completely, a crowd poured out from who knew where, every last one of them staring fixedly at Gu Qingnian.
Not only that, but four people descended from the sky directly in front of the crowd. The moment they landed, they raced toward Gu Qingnian, seemingly in great haste.
Just as the newcomers were about to speak, Gu Qingnian raised a finger to his lips and smiled. "Quiet. It's time to... savor the pain!"
The four newcomers froze on the spot, while some of the people around them refused to believe anything would happen and stepped forward to speak.
But the next moment, as the domain behind him vanished completely, that humming sound rang out again. Boundless white light radiated from behind Gu Qingnian and the others, followed by a terrifying, oppressive blast of repulsive pressure.
That was not all. Another blast of repulsive pressure erupted in front of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion. The two collided abruptly, sending out a wave of heat that seemed capable of crushing people to pieces.
The terrifying heat wave slammed everyone nearby to the ground. As for the Duke's Duchess, Gu Qingnian held her in the air with one hand, while Dai Huabin and the other powerful figures from the Duke's Mansion were suspended in midair by his ability.
The others? What the hell do they have to do with me?
Boom! An explosion tore along a line outside the entrance to the Duke's Mansion. The attack rebounded toward the mansion's gates, only to be deflected to either side by an invisible barrier. Yet anyone could see that the barrier was on the verge of shattering.
A meaningful glint flashed through Gu Qingnian's