The Seventh-Tier Demonic Beast, the Azure Flood Dragon, charged wildly outside Sun Island, letting out roar after roar, desperate to break into the isle. A figure astride the Azure Flood Dragon shouted from beyond Sun Island, seemingly urging those on the island to quickly crack open the protective barrier.

Sun Island was enveloped by a strange barrier; no one could enter from the outside without the explicit permission of the Three Gods Sect. Even Zhong Li Dun of the Martial Soul Hall could not defy this rule; he could only circle outside, unable to enter for a long time.

The commotion caused by Zhong Li Dun and the Seventh-Tier Demonic Beast, the Azure Flood Dragon, startled many people on the island. Even Cao Zhilan, Qing Ming, and the others from Sacred Light Mountain witnessed the change in the sky, their gazes immediately drawn upward, unsure of what the Azure Flood Dragon was fleeing from.

A piercing, harsh shriek, pregnant with an endless, ferocious aura, swept in from the far distance. Under the sound of that cry, the seawater surrounding Sun Island seemed to boil, stirring up colossal waves.

The sound pierced directly into the heart, threatening to tear apart eardrums and shatter the fragile things within one's soul. Li Fu’s expression shifted, as if he had received some message.

He paused momentarily at the entrance before suddenly shooting into the sky. Li Fu was one of the designated guides on Sun Island for welcoming outsiders.

Upon receiving a summons from Tang Yuan Nan, he immediately flew upward, meeting the Azure Flood Dragon head-on, and hurriedly tore a fissure in the barrier blocking the outside world. The Azure Flood Dragon had been waiting for this opportunity.

As soon as the crack appeared, it dove through without hesitation. The Seventh-Tier Demonic Beast, the Azure Flood Dragon, transformed into a dazzling streak of azure light, flashing through the rift.

The next moment, the Flood Dragon manifested above Sun Island. The figure riding it abruptly straightened up, patting the creature lightly.

This Flood Dragon roared and, in an instant, arrived at the peak of Sacred Light Mountain, lingering above the summit and shouting loudly towards the people gathered there. A separate barrier encircled Sacred Light Mountain, preventing the Flood Dragon from piercing through to reach the mountaintop directly, despite its proximity.

Zhong Li Dun, ranked first on the Battle Ranking, appeared extremely anxious, disregarding the rules of the Three Gods Sect. He materialized right at the summit and shouted loudly toward a voice that seemed to belong to Tang Yuan Nan.

At the peak of Sacred Light Mountain, Tang Yuan Nan and the other powerhouses of the Three Gods Sect listened to Zhong Li Dun’s explanation. They seemed utterly aghast, instructing that the Flood Dragon, along with Zhong Li Dun, be allowed entry.

The serpentine body of the Azure Flood Dragon instantly plunged into the peak of Sacred Light Mountain amidst a burst of intense light, converging with the assembled powerhouses attending the council. At the foot of Sacred Light Mountain, those gathered below had no idea what had transpired.

They gazed upward, some toward the direction Zhong Li Dun had come from, others toward the mountain peak, a vague sense of dread settling in their hearts. Another piercing, harsh shriek echoed from the far reaches of Sun Island, a sound that shook the heavens.

One cry triggered more shrieks, and soon, the air around the entirety of Sun Island was filled with continuous, resounding cries. This caused the outer sea surrounding the island to boil incessantly, whipping up massive swells.

Shi Yan and the trio including Yi Tian Mo were just about to return to the manor when they suddenly halted upon noticing the drastic change. Especially Shi Yan; as he listened to the incessant, shrill cries, a flicker of complicated emotion crossed his eyes.

“Master, what’s happening?” Yi Tian Mo noticed Shi Yan’s reaction, hesitated for a moment, and then quietly inquired, “Did you discover something?” Shi Yan’s expression was strange as he nodded slightly. “I don’t know why, but amidst those numerous cries, I sensed a familiar aura…” Yi Tian Mo was surprised, momentarily stunned.

Unbeknownst to them, the sun had already risen high, its scorching rays bathing the entire landscape, illuminating Sacred Light Mountain in a golden sheen. All the martial artists on the island were bathed in the golden halo of sunlight, Shi Yan no exception.

Unlike others, under the illumination of this sunlight, he distinctly felt the Star Martial Soul in his heart generate a pulling force, gathering the residual rays of the sun one by one, slowly guiding them toward his core. A gentle warmth emanated from his actively beating heart.

This warmth was not intense at first but gradually grew hotter and hotter. Shi Yan looked astonished.

Feeling the powerful beat of his heart and the penetration of the sunlight, he secretly resolved that once the council above concluded, he would question Tang Yuan Nan thoroughly to understand the secrets of this Star Martial Soul and why it was so miraculous. Just as he was thinking this, he suddenly noticed that the Star Martial Soul's absorption of solar energy had instantly stopped.

Feeling a bit puzzled, Shi Yan looked up toward the sky, wanting to see why the sun hanging in the firmament above them appeared different. Panicked cries suddenly erupted from the surrounding onlookers.

Many stared upward in shock, their expressions constantly shifting. Looking up, Shi Yan was aghast; his heart jolted in sudden alarm.

Clusters of inky-black clouds were drifting in from nowhere, and in mere moments, they had completely obscured the sunlight hanging high in the void. These dark clouds gathered in clumps, blotting out the sky, quickly hiding all the light.

Sacred Light Mountain, previously bathed in the sun, lost its radiance, and the entire island gradually began to darken. The anomaly arrived without any warning.

By the time people realized something was amiss, the sun had vanished, replaced overhead by dense, inerasable clusters of black clouds. The clear blue sky instantly turned to pitch darkness; Sun Island had abruptly transitioned from day to night.

In the dim light, chilling roars erupted intermittently from the vicinity of Sun Island, as if countless fierce creatures had gathered, surrounding the entire isle. Many martial artists on the island felt a surge of panic, shouting and scrambling to reach the peak of Sacred Light Mountain.

The powerhouses from all factions were now gathered there. With such an assembly of experts, the summit was undoubtedly the safest place should a catastrophe befall Sun Island.

“No Golden Invitation, no one climbs Sacred Light Mountain!” At some unknown point, Li Fu had reappeared at the entrance leading to the summit of Sacred Light Mountain, shouting loudly: “Everyone, return to your resting places for now! We will soon provide an explanation for this strangeness in the sky; do not panic!” However, the watching martial artists seemed unconvinced.

Driven by immense fear, many pushed past Li Fu’s obstruction, charging directly up the narrow path toward the summit. Li Fu and some warriors from the Three Gods Sect shouted for a while, but seeing that no one heeded them, they tried to intervene, only to find themselves swallowed by the surging crowd.

Sweating profusely, Li Fu pulled out a sound stone to seek instructions from Tang Yuan Nan. Shi Yan frowned, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

He cast a cold glance at the occasionally glimpsed, indistinct figures atop the peak. After a moment of thought, he made a swift decision: “Let’s go back first, as fast as possible!” Yi Tian Mo didn't ask questions; he reached out and grasped Shi Yan’s arm, then suddenly took flight.

Zha Meng and Kaba also sensed the eerie nature of the situation and followed without asking further, rapidly flying toward the manor. At the manor, Xia Shen Chuan and Xia Xin Yan had also noticed the strange heavenly phenomenon.

Xia Shen Chuan had just finished communicating with some members of the Xia family using a sound stone and was about to rest and recover his spirits when he suddenly realized that daytime had turned into night. It happened without any prior indication.

Amidst deep confusion, Xia Shen Chuan and Xia Xin Yan stepped outside, looking up at the sky in the manor’s training ground. Ye Chang Feng and Lin Ya Qi were also there, looking astonished, staring blankly at the changes above.

“What happened?” Xia Shen Chuan asked, managing to keep his tone relatively steady as he glanced at Ye Chang Feng after arriving. “We don’t know yet,” Ye Chang Feng shook his head, his expression unusually grave.

“Many demonic beasts have gathered. Besides that, the demonic clouds overhead are thick; perhaps the devils from the Demon Domain have seized this opportunity to arrive.

Sun Island is now heavily surrounded. It’s unbelievable how the demonic beasts and devils managed to coordinate their approach.” Heart-stopping roars echoed outside Sun Island, deafening and ceaseless, grating on the nerves.

Just as Xia Shen Chuan’s face twisted in alarm, Yi Tian Mo returned suddenly with Shi Yan. “Eh!” Ye Chang Feng was surprised.

“Weren’t you attending the council on the peak? Why are you back so soon?

Did you get some news from up there?” Shi Yan shook his head. After Yi Tian Mo set him down, he frowned.

“We still don’t know exactly what’s happening, but judging by the setup, someone intends to exterminate all the powerful martial artists on Sun Island. They clearly knew many God Realm experts were at this meeting, yet they dared to surround the island.

The enemy is clearly prepared; they might actually possess the capability to wipe out everyone here.” Upon hearing this, Ye Chang Feng nodded in agreement. “Very possible.” “Everyone stay together, observe the situation, and if danger arises on the island, we evacuate immediately,” Shi Yan stated calmly after a moment of contemplation.

Xia Shen Chuan and Xia Xin Yan secretly nodded, feeling slightly relieved. The trio of Yi Tian Mo were all God Realm martial artists.

Having them nearby provided a measure of comfort. If the island were to face an unbeatable conflict, the chance of their group safely escaping under the leadership of the three would be much higher than for most others.

Thinking along these lines, they felt considerably less worried as they watched the anomaly unfold in the sky. After delivering his instruction, Shi Yan suddenly sat down on the ground, gritting his teeth, and placed his right hand flat against the earth.

His eyes shifted slightly. The others couldn't help but stare intently.

For some unknown reason, Shi Yan’s entire right arm was now covered in eerie, greenish filaments. At a glance, these fine threads seemed to lie on the surface of his skin, but upon closer inspection, the strange green filaments were actually moving slowly beneath the flesh of Shi Yan’s right hand.

Looking at it, it seemed as if his entire right arm was crawling with tiny earthworms, and as the threads writhed, it gave onlookers a genuinely unsettling, prickling sensation.