Hill and the patriarchs of the great families abruptly rose to their feet, staring in panic at Han Shuo, who had arrived uninvited.
A sinister wind slipped inside, and the gleaming, membrane-like barrier was torn apart in an instant. Several defensive Energy Towers beside the Council Hall suddenly shattered, scattering fragments of ice-jade-like energy crystals across the ground.
In an instant, every defense within the Council Hall collapsed. A sinister, savage power replaced the elemental powers of every system, filling every corner of the hall. It chilled the hearts of these patriarchs of Withered Bones City's great families, leaving them unable to gather elemental power for an effective defense or attack.
With a calm expression, Han Shuo approached step by step, as composed and unhurried as if he were strolling through his own courtyard.
"You? It's you?" Hill's heart sank, and his expression changed slightly. His voice grew hurried. "Hadn't you already left Withered Bones City? What have you come back for?"
The moment Han Shuo returned, he destroyed every defense here. Clearly, he had not come with good intentions. Hill knew his strength fell far short of Han Shuo's and lacked confidence facing him.
"Good, good, good. Everyone's here. That saves me a few trips." Looking around, Han Shuo found every enemy of the Han Family whom Daxiaxi had mentioned gathered in the hall, not a single one missing. He immediately sneered.
"Brian, what exactly do you want? Wasn't this already over? What more do you want?" Hill's gaze flickered. He privately felt that this would probably be difficult to resolve peacefully.
"How could this be over while you're still alive?" Han Shuo laughed despite himself. As Hill's expression changed drastically, he had already struck with unhurried composure.
Gusts of sinister wind swept over as the reforged Heavenly Demon