Beside the cave.
Seeing sixteen divine rainbows race toward West Pole Mountain beneath the dusky sky, Ren Ye said decisively, "Let's go, Brother Feng!"
"Let's go!"
Feng Rende hesitated no longer. He flew up alongside Ren Ye and charged straight toward the Great Dao Bridge.
As soon as they left, Two Night Walkers appeared deep within the cave. Silver light flowed over their bodies as they stared outside with cold, vacant eyes, tasked solely with protecting Little One, who remained there.
Boom, boom...!
The divine rainbows tore through the air like meteors from the east, gathering outside the Great Dao Bridge within a few short breaths.
Nineteen Blood Mark Bearers faced one another, their killing intent laid bare and their spirits soaring. At that moment, all were prepared to expend every last resource, live or die together, and charge onto the Great Dao Bridge.
Though the Five Ghosts had committed countless evils, they were fifth-grade experts with long-established reputations. These young successors still felt tremendous pressure facing them. Without fighting to the death, they would likely find success all but impossible today.
Whoosh!
Lingyun stood before everyone with his Life-Bound Treasure, the Lingyun Sword, in hand. He spoke succinctly. "These Five Ghosts share a bond of understanding and know human nature well. Since we intend to storm this place, we cannot allow ourselves any fear. Otherwise, they'll find an opening. The more you fear death, the more likely you are to die!"
"I'll lead the charge. Fellow Daoists, do not hesitate. One concerted push will break the formation!"
"Brother Lingyun, who among those daring to seek opportunities in the Emperor's Tomb would cling to life and fear death?" A Heavenly Pride with an otherworldly bearing and a faint Dao Body phantom rising behind him spoke with a resolute gaze. "Say