One day later.

Two figures disembarked from the train, making those who saw them do a double take.

One exuded a pure charm with a touch of allure, while the other had an imposing aura that made people hesitant to approach.

Just as they were about to go forward for a closer look, they were met with a pair of extremely cold phoenix eyes staring back.

The coldness in those eyes deterred some men who wanted to strike up a conversation, making them stop in their tracks.

"So this is it. The climate in Liao City is drier and colder than the Imperial Capital’s," the Empress remarked calmly after sensing her surroundings.

Su Muyu, holding onto the Empress’s arm, smiled and said, "Empress sister feels warm."

The Empress was taken aback by Su Muyu’s closeness, her phoenix eyes momentarily stiff. She wasn’t quite used to such intimate contact.

However, remembering that this was the mistress, she casually explained, "Perhaps it’s because I’ve refined the Anomalous Fire."

"The entrance to the Black Mist Abyss is beyond Liao City’s border, and it’ll take some time to get there. Mistress, do you need to rest?"

"No need, let’s go back once it’s done. Shi Weijie’s Innovation Association should soon be starting a guild war with Zhenyuan."

"We’ll need you to take the lead then, Empress sister."

As she thought of Zhenyuan, a cold glint flashed in the Empress’s phoenix eyes. Those guys truly sought their doom.

But since they weren’t Demons, she couldn’t just kill them on a whim.

Clearly, she wasn’t strong enough; otherwise, who would dare stop her from killing!

In an instant, the Five Elements Great Escape enveloped both the Empress and Su Muyu, transforming into a spiritual light that flew toward Liao City’s border.

...

"Hmm?"

During the flight, the Empress let out a puzzled ’hmm.’

Beside her, Su Muyu was still marveling at the wonders of the Five Elements Great Escape.

Upon hearing the ’hmm,’ she asked, "What’s the matter?"

"A Tier Five is being besieged, and the attackers seem to be Demons."

"Demons besieging?"

Hearing about the demon siege, Su Muyu didn’t immediately suggest the Empress intervene. The Empress was Shen Fei’s subordinate, not hers.

They called her mistress only because she was Shen Fei’s wife, which didn’t grant her the authority to command them at will.

"Should we ask Shen Fei brother?"

"Alright."

’From now on, kill any Demon you see.’

The voice of Shen Fei echoed in the Empress’s mind.

"Okay!"

...

At the border of Liao City.

The battalion commander in charge, Shi Weijie, listened to the reconnaissance report. Among the newly discovered Abyssal Creatures was a Tier Five.

Recently, the warfare at the nearby Black Mist Abyss wasn’t going well, leading to some Abyssal auras leaking onto Blue Star again.

The defense at the Abyss Edge was becoming increasingly difficult.

Moreover, due to various Abyss disturbances, more Professionals were being dispatched from Liao City.

"Is the Tier Five not here yet?" Shi Weijie furrowed his brow. Was it really so hard to even dispatch a Tier Five now?

"They’re on the way."

The communications officer beside him nodded, but then his expression changed abruptly when his communicator buzzed. "The Tier Five can’t make it; they were ambushed by Demons en route and are currently locked in a fierce battle."

"What about the Ma Family? Are they useless? Weren’t they supposed to escort them?"

"Unclear. Communication with them is currently lost."

Shi Weijie’s face grew grim. "Looks like we’ll have to go ourselves and see how long we can hold on."

"Hurry and get Liao City to find out what’s going on!"

After saying this, Shi Weijie moved up to the frontline.

He looked at the distant Abyssal Creatures charging toward them, his face grave; there were just too many of them.

And behind them, a figure like a small mountain, a giant shrouded in black mist, was approaching.

The Breaking Abyss Army was already clashing with the charging Abyssal Creatures, but just as they were gaining an advantage, a giant hand would slam down.

Forcing the disadvantage back into balance.

Shi Weijie’s face grew darker. "Let’s go!"

Gritting his teeth, Shi Weijie called on the rest of the Tier Fours to leap down from the city walls. The five Tier Fours sliced through the Abyssal Creatures like a sharp knife.

Their target: the Black Mist Giant.

"Instant Slash!"

With a fierce stomp, Shi Weijie created a crater beneath him; the momentum expelled forth briefly scattered the surrounding Abyssal Creatures.

Wielding a large sword, he fiercely slashed toward the giant.

At the same time, a cold wind swept in, forming ice spears that pierced the air. In front of the Tier Four mage, the Abyssal Creatures were shredded into bits by the swirling power of the ice spears.

Meanwhile, two other warriors charged toward the Black Mist Giant, their attacks covering the giant’s entire front.

Simultaneously.

A figure appeared behind the Black Mist Giant, wielding a dagger whose blade gleamed with extreme sharpness, and suddenly accelerated, aiming straight for its nape.

In an instant.

Five all-out attacks raced toward the Tier Five Black Mist Giant, which merely let out a roar, sending a wave of sound surging outward from its center.

The assassin, who had charged in first, was instantly blasted away by the terrifying power of the soundwave, while the black mist enveloping the giant began to condense into a dense Black Fog Shield.

’Boom boom boom boom!’

The four remaining attacks collided with the Black Fog Shield, emitting a series of thunderous booms, while the ice spears shattered into shards that scattered in all directions.

An invisible energy ripple flung aside the Abyssal Creatures trying to surround them.

A large stretch of open ground appeared around the Black Mist Giant, with only Shi Weijie’s team and the giant remaining.

The four warriors, led by Shi Weijie, found their weapons couldn’t penetrate the Black Fog Shield even a little.

Their faces changed drastically, and Shi Weijie growled, "Retreat!"

After shouting, they used their skills to quickly pull back, and the Frost Mage also channeled mana again.

A layer of icy blue shields appeared on the four warriors, as the Black Mist Giant, though seemingly cumbersome, struck surprisingly quickly.

’Bang!’

Shi Weijie had barely retreated when a massive fist, like a battering ram, came crashing down.

’Bang!’

The icy blue shield around Shi Weijie shattered instantly, the terrifying force sending his body flying like a ragdoll.

Spitting blood, he crashed to the ground, creating a large crater and sending dirt flying everywhere.

"Commander!"

The others shouted, their retreat turning into a charge towards the Black Mist Giant, but the giant seemed only interested in Shi Weijie.

With the Black Fog Shield protecting it, it ignored the remaining Tier Four attacks and strode toward Shi Weijie.

In a flash.

It raised its fist high, aiming to smash down on the crumpled Shi Weijie below.

Seeing the fist growing larger in his eyes, Shi Weijie’s face filled with bitterness. Closing his eyes, he roared internally, "Liao City is in danger! Damn Demons!"

Just as the fist was about to land on Shi Weijie.

Even Shi Weijie already felt the terrifying wind pressure, when suddenly, it seemed the whole world had come to a standstill.

Not just seemed.

It really had.

Everyone present keenly felt a suppressive force, a will of Absolute Domain!

Though the force wasn’t targeting them, they felt a deep-seated shiver!

Suddenly.

Shi Weijie saw a Yin Yang Diagram appear in front of him, as colors began to fade around them.

With an eerie ripple, everything in existence seemed to come to a halt, becoming sluggish!

Shi Weijie first noticed the immense Black Mist Giant starting to fade rapidly, turning into a shadow with no substance.

Then, the surrounding world gradually lost its original colors, becoming dull and lifeless.

Next were the menacing Abyssal Creatures, followed by skin, eyes, noses...

In an instant, the world turned black and white!

Shi Weijie paused.

Then heard a cold voice declare, "Colorless Realm Divine Power, shatter!"

The entire black-and-white world seemed to be crushed by a colossal force. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Shi Weijie watched as the Black Mist Giant before him was struck by an indescribable blow, squeezed into a blood sphere.

Surrounding Abyssal Creatures were not spared, all disintegrating into ashes, leaving only piles of equipment shining with a mix of white and green hues.

There were a few scattered items with a bluish glow.

At this time, at this moment.

Whether it was Shi Weijie and the Tier Fours or the Breaking Abyss Army still in battle, an eerie silence descended.

They were dumbstruck, speechless.