At the center of a swirling vortex that spun like a massive windmill, the Divine Grace Continent was pulled by streams of light, tearing through the firmament and abruptly receding into the distance.

Egar and Judy, along with the assembled powerhouses of the Five Races, could only watch in helplessness as the continent vanished, daring not to pursue and slay them.

This was because Oliver was still imprisoned!

Oliver, being a Domain Ancestor martial artist whose realm was profound and esoteric, had been sealed; the others were equally terrified, quickly suppressing any notion of reckless pursuit.

Besides Oliver, hundreds of others—Primordial Gods and Immortal realm experts—were all bound by the Great Sealing Technique. Their cells, flesh, blood, souls, and thoughts were entirely stagnant, incapable of generating a single movement of intention.

Tiny fragments of space, like chains binding the flesh, tethered the space into pieces. The torrent of time emanating from Mandice washed over them, further shackling their consciousness, preventing them from mobilizing their soul power. They were like fossils sealed within stone, utterly unable to break free by their own strength unless shattered from the outside.

Egar and Judy, both being second-heaven realm Domain Ancestors, witnessed Oliver’s sealing with drastically altered expressions.

They secretly circulated their power, releasing threads of thought to probe the seal. However, the moment those thoughts entered the seal, they were instantly frozen.

Egar and Judy exchanged a glance, their faces etched with gravity. "This simultaneous sealing of time and space, capable of halting flesh and thought, is truly terrifying. Fortunately, that Shi Yan was only at the peak of the Immortal realm, otherwise the trouble would have increased tenfold!" Egar exclaimed with alarm.

"If Shi Yan and Mandice were of the same realm, and they joined forces to deploy this secret technique, they could probably seal all of us!" Judy shivered inwardly, adding, "Including the two of us!"

Watching the Star of Life disappear before their eyes, Judy stared fixedly, her gaze holding a profound, deep light. "Cloud Meng Domain Boundary!"

"The one between the White Bone Race and the Phantom Race?" Egar’s eyes turned stern.

"Precisely. The Phantom Race has operated in that domain for many years. The Domain Gate is situated right in the heart of the territories of the White Bone Race and the Phantom Race, and the Domain Gate and Mandice have long been spiritually linked," Judy replied, then fell silent, weighing matters in her mind.

Egar’s face darkened.

They waited in silence.

After Shi Yan and Mandice vanished, the spatial energy that Shi Yan had placed upon the seal, lacking subsequent injection of power, gradually began to weaken.

The seal slowly dissolved.

Oliver was the first to break free. With a chilling expression, he approached Egar and Judy. "Why did neither of you move to help me break the seal?"

"I wasn't confident I could retreat safely," Judy scoffed.

"If they could seal you, there was a slight possibility they could seal us too. We weren't willing to risk it so easily," Egar stated indifferently.

As they spoke, the spatial seal imposed by Shi Yan gradually slackened. Once Shi Yan’s spatial locks lost their effect, Mandice's temporal stasis also rapidly faded. Those previously sealed began to break free one after another, regaining their mobility.

After some time, the group of Beverly, Napton, and Ferrell, who had returned empty-handed, also arrived. Among them was the Dragon Lizard Ancestor.

The two parties exchanged findings and realized that due to Shi Yan's spatial relocation ability, everyone had missed an opportunity to kill Shi Yan and his group.

Amidst their regret, Ferrell coldly began detailing the Dragon Lizard Ancestor's lingering in the seaweed, accusing him of colluding with Shi Yan. This immediately provoked Egar and the others to question the Dragon Lizard Ancestor fiercely.

Judy of the Profound Sky Race, her expression tranquil, gestured for the Dragon Lizard Ancestor to approach. She glanced coolly at Egar, Beverly, and the others, stating calmly, "This is a matter for my Profound Sky Race; it requires none of your needless concern."

"He must have informed Shi Yan about our plans!" Ferrell snarled icily, resentful of the Dragon Lizard Ancestor’s sudden action which had caused his own shameful retreat and exposed his tracks.

The Dragon Lizard Ancestor stood beside Judy, his brow deeply furrowed, offering no defense.

Judy didn't look at him either, stating coldly, "It is not for outsiders to question the affairs of our Profound Sky Race. Furthermore, our Profound Sky Race never established an alliance with you; what right do you have to shout about it?" After a pause, she continued coldly, "The reason we came was because Egar claimed to have found the Domain Gate to the Desolate Domain. We weren't necessarily seeking war with the White Bone Race or the Phantom Race; that was merely your own wishful thinking."

At these words, the expressions of Egar, Beverly, and Napton all became awkward.

It was only then they recalled that Judy, upon her arrival, had never explicitly agreed to ally with them against the Phantom Race and the White Bone Race. When the others had charged toward Shi Yan and Shiro earlier, the members of the Profound Sky Race had indeed refrained from engaging.

"Then why did you come?" Egar frowned.

"Was what I said not clear enough? We came for the Gate of the Desolate Domain. However, it seems the Desolate Domain has undergone a massive change. You didn't immediately venture in but instead summoned everyone here, realizing that Shi Yan, Shiro, and Mandice were all inside. You weren't after the Primal Beginning creatures of the Desolate Domain after all."

Judy offered a faint smile, as if she had seen through Egar’s thoughts. She did not linger, waving her hand. "We are leaving."

She actually took Tu Shiqi, Ya Yun, and the Dragon Lizard Ancestor and bid farewell directly to Egar and his group. Before leaving, Judy gave Egar and Beverly a deep, meaningful look.

"We will meet again soon," Beverly muttered, her expression chilling.

...

"I don't entirely understand," the group said as they departed, heading directly toward the surface of the Sea of Annihilation. Ya Yun pondered for a moment and looked at Judy doubtfully.

"I didn't come here wanting to fight Shi Yan, Shiro, or Mandice; I merely wanted to confirm a few things," Judy chuckled lightly. "There are secrets regarding the Devourer Race and the Desolate Domain that Old Ancestor Heaven Shaker learned long ago through discussions with Blood Thirster. This trip, seeing Egar dare not enter the Domain Gate and only daring to intercept outside it, confirms that the Desolate Domain has seen a monumental change. Shi Yan, Shiro, and Mandice leaving with the Star of Life further solidifies my judgment—it seems the Desolate Domain has fully awakened, though whether it has recovered all its strength remains unknown."

"I don't follow," Tu Shiqi commented with a wry smile.

"There are some things you don't need to know too clearly," Judy frowned. "You shouldn't have informed Ling Mei about Shi Yan back then! That young girl has always been too arrogant. Her enmity with Shi Yan has made it difficult for our Profound Sky Race to draw close to him, which is not a good thing!"

She then shifted her tone, smiling at the Dragon Lizard Ancestor. "I don't mind your closeness with Shi Yan at all. On the contrary, Heaven Shaker and I hope you interact with him more, including you two!" She glanced at Tu Shiqi and Ya Yun.

"Why?" The Dragon Lizard Ancestor, Tu Shiqi, and Ya Yun all asked in unison.

"Because Shi Yan is the inheritor of Blood Thirster, and because Old Ancestor Heaven Shaker spoke with Blood Thirster and knows certain matters. That Shi Yan will be an extremely crucial figure in the future!" Judy mused, then suddenly asked the Dragon Lizard Ancestor, "What is Shi Yan's strength now?"

"Immeasurable!" The Dragon Lizard Ancestor’s expression turned serious. "Even after fighting him, I am not confident I could win!"

"How is that possible?" Tu Shiqi and Ya Yun were horrified.

They knew the Dragon Lizard Ancestor was of the second generation of Primal Beginning creatures. They knew how incredibly vigorous and terrifying his life force was after breaking through to the Domain Ancestor realm. In their eyes, the current Dragon Lizard Ancestor might be even more fearsome than Napton or Ferrell, yet he claimed no confidence in defeating Shi Yan?

How could they believe it?

"Are you certain?" Judy was stunned.

"The density of his life magnetic field is even stronger than mine! This means his physical power has already reached the level where I perceive others in my true form!" the Dragon Lizard Ancestor explained.

Tu Shiqi and Ya Yun were beside themselves with shock.

Judy, however, showed a thoughtful expression and nodded lightly. "I see."

"Actually, the reason I went to see Shi Yan is because he claimed to know something concerning the demise of my ancestor, 'Lizard.' He said this matter might be related to Solon..." the Dragon Lizard Ancestor explained.

"Solon!"

Judy’s body trembled.

"What is it?"

"Solon visited me and Heaven Shaker some time ago and invited us to a certain place. He also visited the Ancient Demon Race, the Dark Demon Race, the Devourer Race, and the Soul Race. He likely invited You Yu, Egar, and Beverly as well. This is why Beverly mentioned earlier that we would meet again," Judy’s spirit was shaken. "Heaven Shaker and I discussed it, and we will certainly be going. Without any accidents, You Yu, Egar, and Beverly will also go. Now that Shiro and Mandice have returned, I imagine their kin have also received news from Solon and will inform them of this matter. Shiro and Mandice might go too..."

Tu Shiqi, Ya Yun, and the Dragon Lizard Ancestor stared dumbfounded when Judy said this, unsure of what was happening.

Heaven Shaker, Judy, You Yu, Egar, Beverly—these were all the pinnacle existences of the Void Sea, many of them among the Ten Great Domain Ancestors. What event could cause such top-tier martial artists to gather? What place could attract all of them?

"I cannot elaborate on the specifics; this decision was made a very long time ago. Solon has been guarding that place for years. Since he has notified us, it means the time is almost here..." Judy spoke mysteriously. She paused, then said, "After I see Solon again, I will ask him clearly and see if his plans are connected to the death of your ancestor."

The Dragon Lizard Ancestor was speechless.

"Are you and Old Ancestor Heaven Shaker going together? Where exactly is this place?" Tu Shiqi was intensely curious.

Judy looked at him calmly. After a moment, she replied composedly, "If you can break through to the Domain Ancestor realm, I will tell you about it."

The Dragon Lizard Ancestor remained silent.

He had already achieved the Domain Ancestor realm, yet Judy had not told him about this matter. The Dragon Lizard Ancestor understood clearly: he was not a true member of the Profound Sky Race. If Tu Shiqi or Ya Yun broke through to the Domain Ancestor realm, Judy and Heaven Shaker would certainly reveal this secret. He was merely a guest elder, not a true clansman, and on matters of true secrecy, Judy and Heaven Shaker maintained a clear distinction.

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