All eyes snapped to Lu Xuan. How were they supposed to fight this? The Red Serpent Old Ancestor's ultimate trump card was the potent venom within him, yet the White Robe Great Emperor had just taken a swig, even offering a casual critique. A chill ran down the Red Serpent Old Ancestor's spine. He knew, with a sickening certainty, that he was about to lose...
Just then, a sudden, terrifying change swept across the sky. The heavens above turned an inky black, thick, ominous clouds swallowing the void, and the colossal sun vanished without a trace. The entire Blackflame Mountain Range was plunged into absolute darkness. This was a secret art unleashed by a High-star Great Emperor, a profound manipulation of reality. The darkness itself was forged from Great Emperor Dao Patterns, not only extinguishing all light but also sealing spiritual energy and causing everyone's Divine Sense to grow sluggish, unable to pierce the gloom.
Someone gasped, a tremor in their voice. "It's the Stabbing Heaven Palace's ultimate killing move: the Night Feast!" The words hung heavy in the air, instantly plunging everyone into a state of intense dread. Memories of the Stabbing Heaven Palace's historical reign of terror resurfaced. Once the Night Feast was unleashed, this entire region became their hunting ground, a stage for them to butcher their prey trapped in eternal night.
Historical records spoke of the Stabbing Heaven Palace unleashing the Night Feast three times before, each time targeting an Overlord-level Power. All three assassinations had resulted in the complete annihilation of the targeted faction's leadership, crippling them beyond recovery and eventually wiping them from the annals of history. And now, the Stabbing Heaven Palace had deployed this terrifying "Night Feast" specifically to eliminate the White Robe Great Emperor.
The next instant, a faint, ominous glow materialized hundreds of feet from Ji Fuyao! Tianyuan Old Ancestor cried out in alarm, "Fuyao, be careful! Their true target isn't the White Robe Daoist Friend, it's you!" Ji Fuyao's expression flickered, and she immediately retreated. Tianyuan Old Ancestor shot into the air, his terrifying Nine-star Emperor Realm power surging outwards like a tsunami. Brilliant Great Emperor Dao Patterns swirled like starlight, yet under the eerie power of this dark domain, their radiance was suppressed, their patterns rendered inert. In a flash, a towering Power of Spatial Array Patterns enveloped Tianyuan Old Ancestor! He let out a cold huff, attempting to summon his Nine-star Emperor Weapon, the Heavenly Origin Diagram, but it was too late. Boom! He was instantly locked down by spatial power, his figure vanishing from the spot.
Just then, Jiujun Old Ancestor moved, appearing before Ji Fuyao. "Daoist Friend," he said calmly, "I implore you to cease this conflict!" He was about to summon his Nine-star Emperor Weapon, the Stance-Stopping Broken Stele, when a similar, profound Power of Spatial Array Patterns locked onto him, teleporting him away as well.
A chilling killing intent locked onto Ji Fuyao! In a flash of lightning, Lu Xuan slammed his hand onto the Red Serpent Old Ancestor's massive divine body, sealing him instantly. Lu Xuan frowned slightly. "Who dares touch my precious disciple?!" With a thought, Supreme Great Emperor Formation Patterns surged, and his figure flickered, appearing instantly before Ji Fuyao. The supreme killing intent arrived in the blink of an eye! It was a High-star Emperor-tier short blade, coated in potent venom and inscribed with obscure, intricate Dao Patterns, aimed directly at Ji Fuyao's delicate neck. Lu Xuan casually extended his right index finger, lightly poking the incoming blade. Instantly, an overwhelming surge of power erupted, primordial force exploding from Lu Xuan's body like a supernova. Crack! The short blade shattered instantly! The assassin's body, caught in the backlash, disintegrated into a mist of blood! Blood rained down, and the killer dropped dead on the spot! Instant Kill!
Ji Fuyao's starry eyes flickered. "Master," she whispered, "my Divine Sense is completely suppressed." Lu Xuan replied calmly, "No matter. I am here." Ji Fuyao's voice softened, a warmth spreading through her heart. In this moment, the Blackflame Mountain Range was shrouded in endless darkness. Even standing mere inches from Lu Xuan, she felt as if they were separated by nine celestial heavens. This was the 'Stance' of a Nine-star Emperor Realm expert, one of the Stabbing Heaven Palace's ultimate trump cards.
Lu Xuan activated his Insight Eye. In an instant, all shadows vanished. A dozen figures from the Stabbing Heaven Palace, some concealed in the void, others mingling within the Blackflame Mountain Range crowd, became perfectly visible. They appeared incredibly cautious, their auras completely suppressed. To Lu Xuan, however, it was rather comical. A Nine-star Great Emperor was hiding directly behind Yuan Qingzi, his gaze fixed on Ji Fuyao, a miniature Ancient Hidden Weapon concealed within his sleeve, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. Above the void, a woman in a long gown reclined languidly on a wisp of dark cloud, her face exquisitely beautiful, a hint of disdain in her expression. Her long, slender legs were intertwined, a sliver of pale skin exposed, inviting endless fantasies. She was an incredibly alluring and seductive woman. Her beauty was timeless, having weathered the vicissitudes of countless ages. Lu Xuan subtly shook his head. Sometimes, the marks of time weren't etched on the face.
Suddenly, the man with the Ancient Hidden Weapon, still lurking beside Yuan Qingzi, moved. Two dark arrows, like black lightning, shot towards Lu Xuan and Ji Fuyao! These two killing strikes were incredibly insidious; no one around them even reacted. But in Lu Xuan's eyes, everything was crystal clear. This so-called Night Feast was nothing more than an assassination in broad daylight. Every minute detail was laid bare before him. Whoosh! Whoosh! As the two miniature dark arrows streaked closer, Lu Xuan unhurriedly raised his hand and flicked his finger. The Great Emperor Dao Patterns on the arrows were instantly erased, and the two killing strikes reversed direction, hurtling back towards the Nine-star Emperor Realm assassin. Swoosh! The speed was blinding! The next instant, the Nine-star Emperor Realm assassin let out a bloodcurdling shriek! The two Ancient Hidden Weapons plunged directly into his eyes, piercing through his skull. "Aaaargh…" Pig-like screams echoed through the Blackflame Mountain Range. A sliver of the assassin's Nine-star Emperor Realm aura leaked out before quickly dissipating. He died on the spot, his body toppling backward. Boom! Only then did Yuan Qingzi realize that a Nine-star Emperor Realm assassin had been hidden right behind him! A cold sweat broke out on his back. Too terrifying! Truly worthy of the Stabbing Heaven Palace's Night Feast divine ability!
At this, Lu Xuan said indifferently, "Your so-called Night Feast is nothing special." "Is that so?" Xiao Ke, the leader of the Stabbing Heaven Palace, 's languid voice drifted out, a sound that sent a shiver down one's spine. Everyone present was startled. They couldn't pinpoint the direction or source of her voice! It was the terror of the unknown! Xiao Ke's alluring and seductive figure slowly rose from the clouds, her eyes like twin crescent moons as she gazed at Lu Xuan, a slight frown on her exquisite face. Xiao Ke wondered: could Lu Xuan truly see through some of the Night Feast's profound mysteries, or was he merely bluffing? The death of that Nine-star Emperor Realm assassin had certainly made her take Lu Xuan a little more seriously.
This man was not simple! Lu Xuan's eyes, like burning coals, took in Xiao Ke's every move. Her seemingly languid yet incredibly cautious habits as an assassin were completely transparent to him, utterly useless. Sizzle! Above the void, the roasting giant ram ribs and skewers were dripping with oil, almost perfectly cooked. Lu Xuan swallowed, then said casually, "It's time to end this."