The Hún Tian Di's sudden move came as a complete surprise to everyone, even the Void Devouring Yán standing behind him, who immediately frowned, his expression growing slightly gloomy. Who among the Di-level seed丹 wouldn't want to obtain one? Yet he hadn't expected the Hún Tian Di to be so impetuous—so bold as to swallow it whole at once. "Chu Dan's energy is beginning to surge. In the short term, his strength will multiply severalfold. However, after that, the increasingly overwhelming energy may ultimately burst his body—perhaps even his soul." Gu Yuan's gaze flickered, yet he remained calm and spoke steadily. "Seize him before he can be fully absorbed. As long as we act swiftly and capture him, we can force the Imperial-grade Chu Dan out of his body!" Zhu Kun's expression had grown significantly more serious, and then he roared, "Move!" Upon hearing his command, Gu Yuan nodded in agreement. The Heavenly Sovereigns had already held a strong advantage in securing the Imperial-grade Chu Dan, and now, at this critical moment, they had been further disadvantaged by Xuzhong's unexpected innovation—the so-called 'Dan-Integration Ring'—which had effectively neutralized the once-dominant Imperial-grade Chu Dan. "Shriek!" The two figures moved with the speed of thought, their bodies leaping across the sky as soon as their intentions formed, charging directly toward the Heavenly Sovereign. "Hah! Now, you are no longer my match!" Upon seeing the two once again charging forward, the Spirit Emperor remained calm and unafraid, laughing heartily as he clenched his fists and then suddenly unleashed a powerful blow. "Boom!" With the force of his dual fists, the sky was instantly torn open, revealing two vast, thousands-of-feet-long zones of pure vacuum. Sensing the suddenly intensified and terrifying gusts of wind, Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun both frowned, quickly activating their qi to meet the onslaught. Instantly, two thunderous crashes erupted in the heavens. "Clang! Clang!" The devastating storm of destruction exploded upon the surfaces of Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun's fists, the fierce winds pushing them back hundreds of feet. Yet the Spirit Emperor remained proudly standing at the zenith, his emanating aura growing ever more formidable. Witnessing this sudden reversal in the sky, Xiao Yan and the others were also stunned, never expecting that after consuming the Imperial-grade Juvenile Elixir, Lord Hun's strength had surged to such an extent. Moreover, everyone knew that this was merely the initial enhancement—should Lord Hun successfully fully absorb the Imperial-grade Juvenile Elixir, he might very well ascend to the level of a Battle Emperor. And once that milestone was reached, there would truly be no turning back! "Even the Void Devouring Flame behind me can't help but remark—should the Spirit Emperor truly be burst apart, he would certainly not stand a chance against Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun. 'You're too hasty!' said the Void Devouring Flame, somewhat incensed—either by the Emperor's act of swallowing the Imperial-grade Juvenile Pill, or by the fact that he had just taken the pill from his hands. 'Rest assured,' the Spirit Emperor replied calmly, his expression unflustered despite the furious expansion of energy within him. Upon hearing this, the Void Devouring Flame's gaze flickered, and after a moment, he nodded, asking, 'Now what shall we do?' 'Simply depart safely,' said the Spirit Emperor, his demeanor remarkably composed, as though he had completely overlooked Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun. 'Wanting to leave? That's far from easy!' Both Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun roared at once, their torrents of energy surging forth and violently targeting the Spirit Emperor. Yet, facing the joint assaults of the two, the Spirit Emperor merely lightly waved his arm, effortlessly deflecting all their attacks. As he deflected the attacks from Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun, his fingers swept across the space beside him, and a spatial rift instantly appeared. "Boom! Boom! Boom!" Witnessing this, Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun intensified their assaults, their thunderous streams of qi piercing through the void and continuously striking the defensive qi barrier before the Spirit Emperor, sending out waves of ripples. This time, however, the Spirit Emperor chose to ignore their onslaught. With a simple palm-down motion toward the ground, he forcibly drew the powerful Spirit Clan warriors and hurled them into the spatial rift. "Thud! Thud!" A devastating wave of impact resonated from behind, causing the Spirit Emperor's facial skin to tremble slightly, with a few streaks of blood seeping from his lips. "You...!" Witnessing this scene, Hūn Tiān Dì was instantly stunned. It seemed the condition within Tiān Dì's body was far from as favorable as he had claimed. Of course, even with the protection of his Imperial-grade embryonic pill, it would be impossible for him to completely ignore the attacks from two Nine-Star Battle Saints at the late stage. "Gu Yuán," he said, his voice cold and firm, "I have already stated that I will ultimately prevail in this match. When I have fully refined the Imperial-grade embryonic pill, it will be the time when your Gu Clan, Lei Clan, Yan Clan, the Tian Fu Alliance, and the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan all vanish from this world entirely!" Gulping down the sweet, blood-tinted saliva, Tiān Dì turned his head and fixed a piercing gaze upon Gu Yuán and the others, his tone icy. "Move!" "As soon as he finished speaking, the Spirit Emperor seized the Void Devouring Flame and shot it straight toward the spatial rift. Seeing this, the Void Devouring Flame grew instantly anxious, exclaiming, 'There's still mine!' However, before he could finish his words, he noticed several gashes of blood forming along the Spirit Emperor's neck, instantly realizing that the latter could no longer continue fighting. With a reluctant grit of teeth, the Void Devouring Flame darted into the rift. 'Roar!' Upon witnessing the Spirit Emperor's ability to tear through this very space, Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun both reacted with surprise, letting out a low roar as energy tides surged throughout the heavens and earth, then violently surging toward the Spirit Emperor. 'Boom! Boom! Boom!' The thunderous, overwhelming tides crashed against the Spirit Emperor's back with immense force, causing his face to pale and his body to burst open with numerous blood wounds, from which blood sprayed forth, turning him into a blood-soaked figure within moments. Yet, propelled by this force, the Spirit Emperor and the Void Devouring Flame surged directly into the spatial rift, vanishing in a flash as the rift swiftly dissolved. Zi Yan glanced at him, then turned to Xiao Yan, who was also silent, and gently shook her head, speaking softly, "What should we do now? The Spirit Emperor has obtained a nascent imperial-grade pill. If he successfully incorporates it, this will truly become a major problem. "We should go straight to the Spirit Realm now!" Lei Ying said, his face grim. Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances and nodded in unison. There was no other choice at this point—otherwise, the outcome would be identical to that of the Spirit Clan and other allied races. Xiao Yan sighed inwardly. He knew the Spirit Emperor wouldn't be so foolish. He understood that, in his current condition, battle was not ideal. Therefore, either they would not return to the Spirit Realm, or they would take measures to conceal it. While concealing the realm was undoubtedly challenging, the Spirit Emperor's capabilities made it feasible. Moreover, the Spirit Clan had planned and prepared for this for over a thousand years—every aspect was surely well organized. "I hope that fellow fails to refine the Divine-Rank Juvenile Dan—otherwise…" Xiao Yan pursed his lips, raised his gaze to the others, and noticed their eyes were also filled with concern. Once the Soul Heavenly Emperor broke through to the Divine Rank, no one in the world would be able to restrain him. With his fiercely retaliatory nature, all the allied forces would surely face devastating retribution. "There's no doubt about it—we must swiftly gather our forces and head to the Soul Realm, before they're fully prepared, to delay the Soul Heavenly Emperor. As long as we prevent him from refining the Divine-Rank Juvenile Dan, even without our direct intervention, he will be burst apart by the sheer power of the Dan!" Gu Yuan took a deep breath and spoke firmly. Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. "Hmm… wait a moment…" As the group prepared to withdraw, Zhukun's eyes suddenly flashed with a spark, and he smiled. "Since we've come here, we can't leave empty-handed. Step aside—I'll take this plaza and the statue with me." Xiao Yan and the others were taken aback, scanning the plaza. Though there were many strange flames present, they all looked like specimens—useless to hold onto. As for the statue, it had grown plain once the Imperial-grade embryonic pill had departed. "Fine," Ancient Guan said, still in an unsettled mood. He waved his hand and turned, heading toward the spatial passage. The others followed suit. Last to go, Xiao Yan glanced at Zhu Kun once more, his brow furrowing slightly. This old Dragon Emperor never made pointless gestures—so was there something unusual about the plaza and the statue itself? After pondering for a while without finding any answers, Xiao Yan simply gave Zhu Kun a warm, smiling look before joining the group.