Dark clouds enveloped the heavens, the sky suddenly dimming as if in an instant. A mighty atmosphere surged forth from within the clouds, spreading and rippling throughout the realm, causing the earth itself to tremble subtly. Though Xiao Yin and his companions had warned the remaining people and factions in Black Angle Domain, many of them had still not left. Those who managed to survive in such a place were typically bold and resolute, making it far from easy to persuade them to abandon the ground they had built upon over the years. When their warnings fell on deaf ears, Xiao Yin and his companions simply allowed them to remain—knowing that, eventually, they would regret their decision. As for the Xiao Clan, Xiao Yin had already fully absorbed it into the Heavenly Tomb. After all, it was his own creation, and he would naturally give it his full support. Thus, the Black Corner Domain now appears considerably more desolate than in the past. While some stubborn individuals refuse to withdraw, many others have acted decisively—after all, the recent massacres have clearly demonstrated the terrifying power of the Spirit Clan. Xiao Yan nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on the central area of the black clouds. There, dozens of figures materialized through the void. Leading them was none other than the Hu Clan's clan chief, the Hu Tian Di, who was closely followed by Xu Wu Yan. Behind them came the four elders who had originally established the Death Realm the day before. "Remarkably, their energies have regained strength once again," Xiao Yan observed the four figures, his heart sinking slightly. Four warriors capable of matching eight-star Battle Saints—this alone tipped the balance of strength between the two sides. As Xiao Yan grew increasingly serious at the sight of the Hu Clan's formidable lineup, the space above the academy began to warp rapidly. Moments later, countless figures appeared out of nowhere, and the entire allied force arrived. Gazing at the dense, dark figures suddenly materializing in the sky, Xiao Yan moved swiftly and positioned himself at the very forefront of the army. "It seems your guess was correct—the Black Angle Domain is indeed the ancient Emperor's abode," Ancient Yuan said, glancing toward the distant army of the Soul Clan. Xiao Yan nodded, his eyes sweeping over the allied forces, and suddenly noticed that the alliance's ranks had grown even stronger compared to the previous time. "We've drawn upon the full strength of our three clans," Ancient Yuan added, seemingly aware of Xiao Yan's surprise. "Doesn't the Soul Clan need to send troops to defend against us?" Xiao Yan furrowed his brows. "At this moment, the Soul Clan simply doesn't have the courage to send any more forces to attack our three clans," remarked Lei Ying solemnly. "This battle is crucial—should we lose, it could mean utter ruin. With that in mind, we must give it our all," smiled Yan Jin. Yet in his eyes, a sharp, cold intensity shimmered. Xiao Yan remained silent, then slowly nodded in agreement. Indeed, if the Hún Tian Emperor could smoothly ascend to the Dou Di rank, no matter how well the three clans defended, the outcome would inevitably be the same. Thus, it might as well be a bold effort now. "Over the past thousand years, I haven't heard of any non-human race achieving a late stage of Nine-Star Combat Saint. It seems this mysterious creature must have existed for an exceptionally long time—perhaps even longer than I and Lord Hun himself," Gu Yuan murmured. The others nodded in agreement. It made sense: since this being had become a guardian of the Ancient Emperor's sanctuary, its existence had to be quite enduring. It was indeed plausible that it surpassed both Gu Yuan and Lord Hun, especially considering that creatures of this kind naturally enjoyed a longer lifespan. While they were speaking, Lord Hun stepped gracefully into view from the distant sky, his gaze briefly passing over the opposing allied forces before settling on Gu Yuan and the others. "Gu Yuan, what I said earlier still stands. Should I truly succeed in ascending to the Battle Emperor rank, and you come over then, I will have no mercy at all—especially for the continuation of the Gu clan. You must think carefully about this," said the Soul Emperor, his voice calm. Seeing that this man still insisted on cooperating even now, Gu Yuan couldn't help but smile quietly, saying nothing. He raised his hand and gently waved it, and instantly, a surge of powerful energies erupted throughout the allied forces, their sharp, piercing gazes locking onto the Soul Clan army. "Indeed, it's a pity..." At this, the Soul Emperor sighed softly, said no more, and a brilliant light orb rose from within his storage amulet, hovering above his head. Subtly, wisps of luminous mist swirled within the orb, eventually forming a translucent, elderly figure. As that elderly figure materialized, the very energy of the realm surged and roared to life, a majestic pressure, like that of a sovereign of heaven and earth, descending from the heavens. "Doshagudi!" Gazing at the elder with his magnificent flowing hair, Gu Yuan and the others grew serious, speaking in a steady tone. In all this realm, few could command such presence—perhaps only the legendary Doshagudi himself. "They wish to summon the Ancient Emperor's Palace using the Doshagudi Jade..." Gu Yuan's eyes flashed. The vast Canaan Academy was instantly reduced to a colossal chasm stretching thousands of zhangs deep, beneath the single palm of the Soul Sky Emperor. Suddenly, a sound of liquid flow emerged within the chasm, followed by a surge of crimson pouring forth from the ruins of the academy—within moments, completely submerging the entire Canaan Academy beneath molten lava. This single palm not only razed the academy to the ground but also forced the molten lava from deep beneath the earth. The scorching lava surged forth like a crimson tide, rapidly rising from the depths and spreading out in vast waves across the Black Corner Domain. At this pace, the Black Corner Domain would soon transform into a sea of molten rock. "Seal them off! Prevent the Soul Sky Emperor from using the ancient jade to summon the ancient emperor's sanctuary!" Ancient Yuan said firmly, gazing at the spreading sea of lava below. "Act now!" "Heard Gu Yuan's roar, Lei Ying, Yan Jin, and the others also roared in unison, and instantly, the vast allied army unleashed countless streams of aura light, sweeping across the heavens and crashing against the Hún clan's forces. 'Form the array!' As the allied army launched its assault, several sharp cries echoed through the Hún clan's ranks. In a flash, numerous black chains, veiled in mist, surged forth from the ranks and interlaced, swiftly weaving into an impenetrable network of heaven and earth. 'Boom! Boom! Boom!' The mighty aura beams continued to bombard the chain formation, unleashing阵阵 piercing cries of agony, while the black mist on the chains gradually faded. Gazing at the terrifying battle unfolding in the sky, even the stronger cultivators and power factions who had previously lingered in the Black Corner Domain were left pale with shock. When they looked down at the Black Corner Domain now transformed into a sea of molten rock, many hurriedly retreated—compared to this grand conflict, their past experiences seemed mere child's play. "Just as Gu Yuan made his move, the black flames before him surged into motion. Behind him, the Void-Consuming Flame appeared, accompanied by two elders who had stepped forward that day to establish the Realm of Death. It seems he also realizes that even with an Imperial Soul, he still cannot match Gu Yuan in a one-on-one battle. "So you've attained an Imperial Soul—truly, the Huan Clan has treated you well." With Gu Yuan's keen eye, he immediately recognized that the current Void-Consuming Flame had indeed reached the rank of Imperial Soul. The Void-Consuming Flame sneered, offering no further words, and with a simple gesture of his palms, a tidal wave of black flames erupted. An endless suction force radiated from within him, making him appear like a black hole. As he launched his attack, the two elders behind him also moved simultaneously, their energies flowing powerfully—clearly giving their full strength. "Can three of you truly stop me?" "Gu Yuan smiled gently, his body flashing like lightning, and instantly materialized before an elder. With a single finger extending, the space around him—spanning a hundred paces—collapsed into nothingness. He then swiftly pressed down on that finger. "Pfft!" Even before the tip of his finger touched the elder's body, the elder coughed up a fountain of blood, staggering back. "Hmph!" Having struck the elder with just one finger, Gu Yuan was about to launch another attack when a wave of black flame surged overhead, exerting an immense suction force as if it were draining every drop of qi from his body. "Your devouring power means nothing to me!" A vast surge of qi, accompanied by a terrifying soul-pressure, erupted from within Gu Yuan, shattering the encircling black flame. He then raised a palm, aiming it directly at the void where the flame had been. While Gu Yuan, the elder, and the void-black flame engaged in fierce combat, two elderly figures also appeared before Xiao Yan as he surged into the battlefield, their sharp, cold commands echoing simultaneously. "Rogue! Return my Gate of Stillness!"