On another side, the Ten Swords were being treated by Yang Yan and had somewhat regained mobility.

Following Yang Yan's instructions, they began dragging their heavily injured bodies to relay messages to various forces.

"Where to!"

Ao Tian first shouted in confusion, but as soon as the words left his mouth, he immediately realized and nodded in agreement:

"Alright!"

Yang Yan squinted his eyes and slowly said:

"I don't want the present world to suffer alongside the Hidden World. Time is pressing, and it's beyond our control to make any arrangements now."

"So for now, let's directly sever the spatial link between the Hidden World and the present world, and delay as much time as possible!"

Ao Tian listened and, hesitantly, said:

"Once this link is severed, without strength surpassing the Divine Realm, it's impossible to break through the space barrier of the present world."

"Do you really want to do this? Leave all those women behind..."

Ao Tian didn't finish his sentence, but Yang Yan understood his meaning.

He smiled at Ao Tian with a hint of bitterness and said:

"What other choice do we have? Bringing everyone over to face the Hidden World's great calamity together?"

Ao Tian's eyes dimmed, then he nodded:

"Indeed! You're right; this is our final move. After this, life and death are up to fate."

Yang Yan responded with a cold laugh, leaving behind an earth-shattering remark:

"My fate is mine to control, not Heaven's!"

The next moment, with the sound of a whooshing wind, he soared into the sky like a silver stream of light, ascending steadily.

In the depths of the Hidden World's sky, closest to the present world, existed the only connection between the Hidden World and the present world.

In other words, if this connection were severed, whether attempting to go from the Hidden World to the present world or vice versa, it would have to be forcefully broken through!

The space barrier of the present world differs from the Hidden World; it's a natural barrier constructed by the omnipresent path of the present world for self-protection.

Just as Ao Tian mentioned, without strength surpassing the Divine Realm, one should forget about breaking through the present world's barrier forcefully!

Yang Yan hadn't even reached the Demigod Realm, let alone the legendary realm surpassing the Divine Realm!

In a section of the Hidden World sky, sunlight continued to layer down here as usual.

Saintly rays seemed to carry some mysterious power, shooting down without limit, brightening this somewhat dim space.

Amidst this, two proud figures stood aloft in the air.

Under the shining light, even their shadows vanished.

Those who could appear here now were naturally supreme beings like Ao Tian and Yang Yan.

"Aren't we waiting for the Hidden World families to arrive?"

Ao Tian sneezed uncouthly, asking doubtfully.

Yang Yan turned his head and glanced at Ao Tian, his black cloak turned white by the strong light.

"We might have needed help before, but not anymore."

"Oh!"

Ao Tian recalled the terrifying prowess Yang Yan displayed in his battle with Chiyou and understood immediately.

Moreover, he had reached the Emperor-level perfection, his strength incomparable to before.

"Enough talk; no one knows when the Demon Race will strike. Let's start right away!"

Just as his words fell, Star Night flashed into Yang Yan's hand, glowing brightly in the strong sunlight.

"Heh heh! Since you've made up your mind, I'll stick with you to the end."

Ao Tian chuckled, then he too produced a weapon.

This time, instead of the Bone Saber, it was the stone axe.

The axe that was in Chiyou's hand!

After killing Chiyou, Yang Yan hadn't dealt with Chiyou's corpse, so Ao Tian naturally took away the axe.

"Though this axe is good, it's tainted with much resentment. Be careful."

Yang Yan advised Ao Tian as he looked at the stone axe with traces of blood.

Ao Tian shook his head disdainfully:

"Just a bit of resentment. Plus, it's all trapped inside the stone axe, won't affect my mindset. Don't worry!"

"That's preferable."

Yang Yan nodded slightly, spoke no more, took a step forward carrying Star Night.

In front, a circular passageway woven from seven-colored lights appeared.

Through the passage, Yang Yan seemed to see the prosperity of the present world, and the beautiful faces of Zhou Hanyun and others.

He seemed to see his unborn child.

Yang Yan couldn't forget the moment when he rushed from the present world to the Hidden World, while Wuyan tearfully held him.

She placed his hand on her belly, saying with a sob:

"My child and I will wait for you to return home."

Back then, Yang Yan's hand could even feel the lifelines connected by his blood.

In his realm, he naturally understood what was happening to Wuyan.

He, Yang Yan, now had his own child!

But with this farewell, he didn't know when he could go back to accompany them and see his child.

"What's the matter? Didn't we say to act quickly? Why are you hesitating now?"

"Are you becoming reluctant?"

Ao Tian emerged from behind Yang Yan, teasing with a grin.

While speaking, Ao Tian didn't wait for Yang Yan's response and swung the stone axe close to the passage.

Then, he turned his head and continued:

"If you're really unwilling, go back now."

"It's just a group of extraterrestrial demons. If I refine Chiyou's body, my strength will definitely leap to another level; safeguarding the Hidden World is no problem."

Yang Yan turned his head to look at Ao Tian in response.

Ao Tian, thinking Yang Yan doubted him, glared with tiger-like eyes:

"What? Moonlight, are you doubting me? Don't forget, I used to be your master!"

Yang Yan couldn't help but laugh.

This laughter couldn't be stopped!

Yang Yan jumped into the air, a mighty aura spreading with his mad laughter.

Buzz—

Star Night trembled violently, emitting a silver glow brighter than sunlight.

The sword's tip pointed directly at the seven-colored passage, then struck down without hesitation!

"Hahaha! I laugh towards Heaven with a blade, leaving worldly flourish to rise and fall!"

"Damn it! You're the best at showing off. Always stealing the spotlight. Here comes Ao Tian too!"

Unwilling to fall behind, Ao Tian cursed fiercely, then laughed heartily as he raised the stone axe, just like a giant splitting heaven and earth, he held the axe with both hands and fiercely struck down towards the passage.

"Let any great disaster come; I shall forcefully break it!"

Ao Tian shouted wildly.

"Break with force!"

Yang Yan corrected above his head.

"Just force! Kid! You can only play the supporting role! Want to help me be the main pillar? Practice more! Haha!!"

Ao Tian argued forcibly, leaving Yang Yan helpless.

Under the series of frantic strikes from the two, the seven-colored passage was on the verge of collapse.

The final strike was performed by Yang Yan, who, after pausing his attacks for a while, suddenly executed a move.

He hung in the air, gripping the Star Night Longsword tightly in his right hand, eyes flashing with brilliance.

As he raised the sword again, a powerful aura suddenly whipped up a black storm around him, making the sunlight bending through the space seem distorted.

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