"Rumble...!"
High above the nine heavens.
A massive purple Star Chart and an enormous Gray Lotus, carrying vast Law Power, furiously battered the Saint-Hiding Golden Hall.
The Golden Hall shook, sending out majestic ripples that not only neutralized both attacks completely.
It even unleashed surging might in retaliation, striking the purple Star Chart and Gray Lotus until they trembled unsteadily.
Seeing no sign that the Saint-Hiding Golden Hall's barrier had been shaken.
While within the space shrouded by the gray seal, the energy fluctuations erupting from the two True Saints grew increasingly violent.
Yuqing gritted her teeth, and purple flames suddenly rose over her body. She actually began burning her own Origin Power and lifespan.
Her aura soared, making the purple Star Chart blaze brilliantly.
"Tongtong, go protect Gu Chenfeng's Primordial Spirit. I'll attack the barrier!"
Yet beside her, powerful gray flames likewise rose over Tongtong's body.
Without hesitation, she too burned everything she had, joining Yuqing in attacking the Golden Hall's barrier.
"What are you doing?" Yuqing looked startled.
"I promised your brother I would protect you. Just leave this to me."
But Tongtong shook her head resolutely. "I must protect this world. Otherwise, wouldn't all our efforts ten thousand years ago have been wasted?"
At her words, Yuqing froze, staring into Tongtong's eyes, as clear as gemstones.
"You... you've regained your memories."
Tongtong nodded slightly.
"Yes. I am the Heavenly Demoness, and I am Tongtong. This world was mine to protect in the first place."
Yuqing was moved, but determination shone in her eyes.
"No. You have already sacrificed yourself once for the Seven Star Continent. You shouldn't have to bear all this again.
"As for me, I am merely an avatar. Taiching Daoist left me in this world with one mission alone: to protect the Seven Star