Moments later, figures flew from all directions, landing on the edge of the scene.

"This... what is this..."

Someone gasped, staring at the sight before them, too stunned to speak.

The land within a thousand feet had collapsed into a deep pit, with black cracks spreading like a spider’s web.

In the air remained the destructive Power of Thunder, stinging the skin.

"Could it be that there was a battle between Spirit Severing Realm experts here?"

The crowd looked at each other in disbelief, their hearts stirred with shock waves.

...

Meanwhile, far away in the Nangong Family at Yaoguang Mansion.

In some secluded large hall, an elderly figure suddenly opened his eyes, a hint of seriousness flashing through his cloudy pupils.

"Mr. Ji... I really underestimated you."

The deep voice echoed in the empty hall, carrying a hint of icy killing intent.

"If this matter isn’t handled well, my Nangong Family might truly face the calamity of extermination..."

The old man’s cloudy eyes flashed with a shadow, his voice growing deeper.

As an expert of the Spirit Severing Realm, he knew better than anyone what it meant for a genius capable of killing over twenty peers in the Divinity Transformation Realm, and even able to destroy Spirit Severing avatars.

Especially when the opponent is about to advance to a Level 4 Array Master! 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"Come!"

Immediately, several figures outside the hall prostrated on the ground, not daring to breathe.

"Send my order, summon all remaining members of the Divinity Transformation Realm Perfection to return to the clan at once!"

Numerous figures immediately took orders and left, turning into streams of light that disappeared into the night.

At this moment, he slowly rose, gazing at the overcast sky outside the hall, with a hint of coldness flashing in his cloudy eyes: "It seems this old man must meet you personally..."

...

Imperial City, Yunxiao Palace

The towering palace complex stood amid the clouds, its golden and jade buildings gleaming in the sunlight, yet exuding a suffocating majesty.

Deep within the grand hall, a blurred figure sat high on the throne, surrounded by a hazy aura, appearing to blend seamlessly with the heavens and earth.

Below, a pitch-black figure knelt on one knee, respectfully reporting the news within his responsibilities.

The figure on the throne leaned slightly forward, the enveloping aura rippling.

"Interesting."

He tapped his fingertip against the armrest, pondering for a moment.

"Spread the news." The emperor’s voice carried a playful tone, "Let all the great families see how the Nangong Family was pecked blind by a ’chicken’."

The shadow bowed his head: "Yes."

"Additionally..."

The emperor’s voice suddenly turned colder.

"Search for Mr. Ji’s traces with all your might."

"If this person can be used by me, it would be a great fortune."

"If not..."

He didn’t continue speaking, but the temperature in the hall suddenly dropped to freezing.

The shadow bowed deeply: "I understand, Master."

...

A piece of news that caught everyone off guard swept through the entire Imperial City.

Even overshadowing to a great extent the heated discussion of "Chief Eunuch Gao Xianzhong being mysteriously slain in the street by a Spirit Severing expert."

"Have you heard? All nineteen elders of Divinity Transformation Realm Perfection from the Nangong Family were annihilated!"

"What?!"

"It’s absolutely true! It happened in the ancient beast wilderness!" A cultivator excitedly waved the Imaging Stone, "Look, the battle traces still haven’t dissipated!"

"Yes, yes, I also saw it, the scene was shocking, guess who did it?"

"Who?"

"Who else, Mr. Ji, of course!" Another slammed the table, "In my opinion, he’s the number one beneath Spirit Severing!"

"My goodness, who on earth is he? He’s almost wiped out everyone from the Nangong Family."

"Indeed, I’ve heard that now the Nangong Family only has ten Divinity Transformation Realm Perfection members left, and not only that, he even killed Nangong Lu, the direct disciple of the Nangong family’s old ancestor."

"What’s so surprising about that, I have the latest news, he even dispersed the old ancestor’s Spirit Severing avatar!"

"Hiss—"

The crowd gasped, but the more explosive news was yet to come.

"Do you know what’s the most terrifying?" A cultivator wearing a conical hat whispered, "He’s indeed a Level 3 Array Master, but do you know how many Spirit Seals he’s gathered?"

"How many?"

"Eight thousand! A full eight thousand!"

"Damn! Really?!"

The tea house exploded instantly.

...

Zhuge Family, Observatory!

"Hahaha! Even Nangong old ghost has his day!" An elder with a feather fan slammed the table, laughing heartily, with a gleam of schadenfreude in his eyes.

"Who would have thought that the decline of a renowned Spirit Severing family would result from a small-minded incident at an auction..."

But soon, his smile receded, gently shaking the feather fan: "The Nangong old ghost hasn’t reached the Imperial City yet, but the news has already spread throughout the city..."

His brows furrowed, gazing in the direction of the Imperial Palace: "Seems like it’s that person’s doing."

After pondering for a moment, he sighed: "Forget it, to step into that realm, even direct descendants have been held within the Imperial City, some infiltration... is to be expected."

"As long as it’s not too excessive..."

Yuwen Family, Nether Hall!

In the dim hall, several figures remained silent.

After some time, the black-robed figure in the chief seat rasped open: "To fight twenty alone, unrivaled among peers... such battle prowess, unheard of."

"Even more terrifying, he has already gathered eight thousand Spirit Seals, such a person might not even need secret methods to reach the Spirit Severing Realm by his own strength."

"Looks like I must personally visit the Imperial City, find an opportunity to get in touch with him. This person can only be a friend, not an enemy."

"That Nangong old ghost... truly made a bad move this time!"

Wang Family, Sun Family, Sky Sword Pavilion, Yellow Springs Sect, Murong Family...

Various forces were shaken, either in astonishment, greed, or dread...

But in one place, there was a joyful laugh.

Duobao Trading House!

In the hall of gold and jade, President Mo Tianheng clapped his hands and laughed: "Still underestimated him!"