Zi Yao gazed at him with deep affection, her bright eyes shimmering with light, her voice soft and heart-stirring. Her own heart swelled with immense astonishment; she could never have imagined that in just a few short years, Shi Yan, who had left the desolate region of Shiyan, could actually cultivate the Primordial Body!

This meant the degree of Shi Yan’s physical evolution was now in no way inferior to theirs, implying Shi Yan possessed the potential to ascend to the ultimate height of immortal life. She could no longer view Shi Yan as merely a piece on the board, or an insignificant minor character.

For the first time today, Zi Yao took Shi Yan seriously, regarding him as an equal existence on the level of Shi or Huang. Because of this realization, she then exploited the emotional entanglement between her avatar and Shi Yan, attempting to use it as a breakthrough point to destabilize his state of mind.

The powerhouses of the Land of the Void, sensing the impact of the heaven-and-earth energies and catching sight of the massive creature stirring in the depths of nothingness, hastily gathered together. Among these individuals were peak existences from the Seven Clans, such as Ji Si, the Ancestral Domain Master of the Ancient Demon Clan; Lapit of the Devourer Clan; and Napton of the Soul Clan...

They had all received the message and convened on the Land of the Void for a secret consultative meeting. There were also many martial artists who did not belong to the Seven Clans.

These were formidable figures who had long resided in the Land of the Void and were renowned throughout the Sea of the Void Domain. Among them were several whose fame was no less than that of the Sea Shark Emperor, beings who were giant overlords at the first level of the Ancestral Domain Master realm.

A hunched old man, leaning on a staff made of withered bone, stood trembling amidst the crowd. His face was a network of dense wrinkles, and his grayish-white beard trailed to the ground.

His pair of brown eyeballs rolled restlessly, fixed upon Zi Yao’s graceful figure. A strange light flickered subtly in his gaze.

The hunched old man appeared unremarkable among the gathered experts; he displayed not even a sliver of astonishing aura. However, when Zi Yao unleashed the rainbow light beam to bind the giant lizard body of the Ancient Dragon Lizard Ancestor, the resulting energy aftermath rippled outwards, tossing many immortal powerhouses off balance.

The hunched old man remained motionless, leaning on his withered bone staff, as if his feet were rooted to the spot. Not far from him, Gai of the Bone Clan had just arrived.

Gai noticed the old man’s unusual stillness, and a sudden sense of familiarity washed over him. It felt as if he had heard someone mention this hunched elder before.

Gai frowned, beginning to search desperately through his memories. “I show no mercy for old times?” Shi Yan, channeling the Primordial Body, hung over the void with his feet planted on the Land of the Void, resembling a demon king dominating heaven and earth.

His voice thundered like rolling thunder. “Don’t tell me you aren't Zi Yao; even if you were!

I will not allow you to devour this Dragon Lizard!” The monstrous giant’s extended bone wings, vast as two continents, suddenly unfurled! “Crack!

Crack! Crack!” Layers upon layers of space began to manifest from those bone wings, forming countless square lattices.

Each lattice contained a different dimension. Hundreds of these lattices combined to form a massive square grid, blazing brightly and saturated with the chaotic power of spatial instability.

“Whoosh!” On every face of the colossal grid, one could see a different space. Within these spaces flickered stars, upon which rested mountains, lakes, lush trees, and scattered rocks—as distinct and complete as true worlds.

This composite structure of worlds formed by interconnected spatial faces suddenly merged with the real world, manifesting beneath Zi Yao’s true form of twelve Heavenly Snakes, effectively separating her main body from her avatar. The Ancient Dragon Lizard Ancestor, whose massive lizard body had been unable to lift its head under the terrifying pressure exerted by Zi Yao's main body, suddenly felt the pressure vanish and roared, breaking free.

Suspended above the giant lizard’s head, Zi Yao’s face, delicate as a flower, turned icy and severe. She snorted lightly.

“You meddle far too much in other people’s affairs!” “Shi Yan! You dare kill Ferer of my clan!

My Ancient Demon Clan will certainly not let you leave the Land of the Void alive!” Ji Si, small as an ant beneath the shadow of Shi Yan’s towering physique, roared into the void. The sound traveled, sweeping across the entire Land of the Void.

Napton, submerged among clusters of ghostly wails and fierce spirits, also sneered. He slowly ascended toward the void sky, meeting Shi Yan’s gaze.

“The Primordial Body, the Ancestral Domain Master realm—hehe. If I manage to slay you and consume your vital blood, perhaps I too can refine the Primordial Body!” Napton’s eyes shone with avarice.

“Fools who do not know the meaning of death.” A deafening laugh boomed from Shi Yan’s mouth. A wide, boundless, brilliant sea of stars materialized as he pulled his hands apart.

Each star glittered like a diamond, revolving in the void, revealing the most mysterious aspects of the cosmos. Suddenly, the Fallen Star River transformed into a gigantic net of stars capable of binding heaven and earth, which rapidly descended.

It focused directly on Napton and Ji Si of the Ancient Demon Clan! “Stars rotate!

The sun and moon swiftly pass!” A low, distant voice reached the spiritual consciousness of every single person present. Within the colossal star net, starlight was intricately woven; the sun and moon radiated intense heat and light, reflecting off each other.

The blinding brilliance surged like a sea, engulfing this corner of heaven and earth. Napton and Ji Si, both Ancestral Domain Masters, watched the Fallen Star River descend and sneered, activating the profound meaning of their power.

“Bridge of Souls!” Billions of fierce ghosts and vengeful spirits condensed to form a heavenly bridge. This bridge seemed infinitely distant, extending directly toward the desolate depths of the Soul Clan’s territory, awakening the malevolent souls nurtured there.

Wails and roars of tortured souls echoed from the other end of the Bridge of Souls, and the soul-destroying sound of countless fierce spirits crying out in unison reverberated back through the connection. “Puff!

Puff! Puff!” Dozens of experts in the Initial God and Immortal realms closest to Napton suddenly spat blood, stumbling backward chaotically, their faces turning as pale as paper.

This soul-destroying sound was not even directed at them; they were merely caught in the backlash. Shi Yan, taking the brunt of the attack, staggered despite his monstrous form.

The sound of soul destruction plunged into his mind like sharp spears piercing his Soul Altar, causing immediate injury to his foundation. Simultaneously, Ji Si of the Ancient Demon Clan grinned coldly, clutching a shell that was neither metal nor jade.

A point of cold light flickered at the shell’s center, emitting a continuous buzzing sound. Innumerable tiny insects, too small for the naked eye to discern, suddenly appeared.

These billions of gnats surprisingly pierced through the Fallen Star River and swarmed toward Shi Yan’s colossal body to begin their gnawing. “Crimson Gold Spirit Ants!” Even Zi Yao cried out in alarm, her true form manifesting in the void quietly losing its visibility.

The Crimson Gold Spirit Ants had existed since the Primordial Era. These insects were terrifying, possessing a certain restraining power even against Primordial beings.

They were infinitesimally small, almost invisible, yet they appeared in the billions, with a reproduction rate that was horrifyingly fast—if they managed to feed on flesh and blood energy, they could breed a new generation in mere seconds! A thousand Crimson Gold Spirit Ants could consume the flesh of an Initial God martial artist and multiply several times over within a minute, reaching billions in number!

For beings of immense size, the utility of these ants was boundless; it was no exaggeration to call them a nemesis. Ji Si knew full well that Shi Yan had transformed into the Primordial Body and had already blasted Ferer to death, yet he dared to strike at him.

He was naturally prepared, and these Crimson Gold Spirit Ants were his ultimate contingency plan, cultivated painstakingly over several centuries in a desolate domain to reach their current scale. He had prepared them specifically to target Primordial beings, hoping one day to employ them as a secret means to absorb their vital blood.

Now, seeing both Shi Yan and Zi Yao reveal themselves, his inner desire burned like fire. He could no longer wait, eager to use the Crimson Gold Spirit Ants to achieve the goal he had longed for over many years.

As the Crimson Gold Spirit Ants emerged, the low hum of countless insects filled the air, and even Shi Yan, transformed into his Primordial Body, saw his expression change. His secondary soul instinctively produced a sense of unease and anxiety, making him immediately realize the terrifying destructive potential these ants held for his massive frame.

With a single thought, under the gaze of everyone present, his body rapidly shrank, diminishing by dozens of times every second. After seven seconds, he miraculously returned to his original size and physique.

Just as he stabilized, the sky filled with Crimson Gold Spirit Ants rained down, surging like billions of yellow sands, intending to devour his physical body clean. Under the public scrutiny, Shi Yan’s mind shifted.

A pale white smoke erupted from every acupoint on his body. As the smoke spread, a pungent, acidic odor permeated the air.

The invisible Crimson Gold Spirit Ants suddenly let out sharp, piercing shrieks and retreated in terror. “Pop!

Pop! Pop!” A series of soft popping sounds followed in rapid succession.

One by one, the Crimson Gold Spirit Ants were rapidly dissolved under the penetration of the corrosive power. Ji Si’s face changed drastically, and he couldn't help but roar at Lapit, “How does he possess the Profound Meaning of Corrosion?” Not far away, Lapit of the Devourer Clan looked grim.

“He refined my clan’s young master using the Profound Meaning of Devouring and integrated all the profound meanings that young master had mastered.” Upon hearing this, the assembled powerhouses changed color. Pu Tai of the Devourer Clan had been extremely famous many years ago, hailed as the most outstanding generation in the Sea of the Void Domain, his brilliance surpassing even Mei Ji and the others.

Pu Tai’s mysterious disappearance had baffled many. Now, with Lapit’s explanation, everyone naturally assumed Pu Tai had long been slain by Shi Yan.

This revelation further amplified Shi Yan’s formidable deterrent presence. “Little Lizard, surrender obediently for this lady!” Suddenly, Zi Yao’s charming laughter echoed again.

Amidst the laughter, the massive bodies of her twelve Heavenly Snakes, which had temporarily vanished, violently reappeared beside the Ancient Dragon Lizard Ancestor. Taking advantage of the conflict between Shi Yan, Ji Si, and Napton, the snakes coiled around the Ancient Dragon Lizard Ancestor in an instant, dragging it toward a domain gate.

Zi Yao’s voluptuous and sexy avatar sat triumphantly on the throne formed by the head of one of the Heavenly Snakes. “Once I absorb his vital blood and recover my strength, I will return to settle the final score with you, you nemesis.” “Whoosh!” A figure suddenly shot out, like lightning tearing through darkness, directly toward Zi Yao’s location.

Gai of the Bone Clan’s expression shifted in shock. He recognized that the figure whose power had suddenly surged as he left was, astonishingly, the hunched old man beside him.

Gai, who had been racking his brain trying to recall the elder’s identity, suddenly had a flash of insight. He suddenly cried out, “Yuan Zu, Yuan Zu, one of the Ten Great Ancestral Domain Masters!” ……RQ