The Muddy Light drifted down like a fall of murky yellow snow.
"The stars are torn... only the Master endures..."
"The King’s tattered self, swaying unpredictably..."
All the cultists bowed in worship.
At the center, a massive eye of flesh and blood had devoured four Flesh Eggs. It now shone with Divinity, erupting into a pillar of blood-red light. This pillar, like a raging river of blood flowing in reverse, forcibly opened a portal to an alternate dimension to welcome the great entity.
In a corner, Bishop Ian’s eagle eyes narrowed, staring at the tumultuous scene within the grey mist above. The young man was trapped in a predicament, sure to be defeated without the aid of a powerful force.
The humble dust dares to impersonate my Master...
In his pupils, gray-white mist swirled as he controlled forces dozens of miles away to compel the opposition to release the mighty Master of Grey Mist. Because even if he were killed, the sealing path remained, and the Master would not be freed. The Federation could never have imagined that this time two divine entities would descend together.
He looked up at a Golden Road, at a King bathed in the Twilight Light, and a faint smile touched his lips.
It’s wonderful to have allies on the surface to draw the fire.
Ultimately, the world belongs to the grey mist.
「Military Headquarters.」
Banners obscured the sky.
This is bad. Qin Shi stood on the head of a Mechanical giant Beast, gazing at the distant crimson tide with a troubled expression. Though he knew the Bloody Wilderness was the domain eroded by the God of Flesh and Blood, he never imagined there were so many Demons controlled by Brain Worms.
Even within the camp, many officers who had ventured outside were revealed to have Brain Worms, one after another. Silently corrupted and controlled, they turned into mutineers, wreaking havoc and destroying facilities from within the military. These consecutive strikes had caused the military’s slow response. They had originally planned a decapitation strike for tomorrow night.
Behind him were thousands of officers and numerous supporting Beast Tamers, their expressions solemn, the atmosphere tense.
A blood-red light beam, like a sharp sword, pierced the sky. A transparent mirror shattered, and a yellow halo of twilight poured down.
"Is that... the Brass Cage?!"
"The legendary dimensional prison confining Adabos, the Master of Flesh and Blood!"
"The yellow light, is that a sign of the cage shattering?"
"Strange, how does the Life Sect have the ability to break through the Brass Cage!"
Everyone was tense, and chatter erupted everywhere. If no one could withstand this assault, the Master of Flesh and Blood would lead its followers to massacre Yaoguang City and establish a cancerous kingdom of flesh!
And their hope lay with the Yaoguang City high command... no, with the Federation’s top powerhouses.
A Dragon Eagle carried the two women swiftly to the military. Looking back at the scene, they were filled with an indescribable shock.
"Chu Yi hasn’t returned, and the Fei Niao Group’s camp has vanished. It seems... they’re trapped somewhere."
Catherine, exhausted, her fair face smudged with dust, pursed her red lips and smiled, "Think positive. Maybe your little boyfriend sensed something wrong and ran off at the first opportunity."
They had flown over Chu Yi’s last known location and, finding nothing nearby, had returned to the camp.
"I’ve already sent someone to investigate." Jiang Qiuyun raised her delicate neck, her hair fluttering. "His chances of survival are high."
This was a majestic and beautiful peak, named in mythology for a fallen Phoenix, a Legendary Pet Beast, that had perished there.
At this moment, the sky was gloomy, and wild winds howled. The massive mountain suddenly split open, revealing a high tower—a perfect fusion of machinery and spiritual elements—from which multicolored feathers unfurled. On the tower, thousands of avian Pet Beasts emerged one by one, all submitting to a blurry phantom at its peak.
The seats were filled with high-ranking officials, their expressions grave as they stared at the images transmitted from the camp within the Secret Realm. Among them were rulers of major conglomerates, Noble Families, and the aristocracy.
"With authorization from the Supreme Council, the Divine Phoenix Annihilation Cannon has been activated!"
"The ancient totem has been activated, and twelve super-level skills are poised to strike."
As the secretary reported, an elderly man with graying temples yet a vibrant spirit calmly said, "Don’t worry, I am here."
The high-ranking officials nodded. Their hearts calmed; this old man was Yaoguang City’s stabilizing force: the director of the City Defense Army, one of the two Dawn Star-tier powerhouses, titled the "Lion King," Jiang Celestial Gods. Sixty years ago, he had been a mere soldier who rose through the ranks on military merit, becoming a rare Dawn Star-tier powerhouse of civilian origin in Federation history. His life experiences could be told as legendary stories.
Facing eight Pet Beasts, Chu Yi unhesitatingly exchanged for the [Clock Eye]. Ji Wu possessed a high-elite Magma Elf and hailed from a Beast Taming Family, giving him extraordinary status; even if his offer to purchase was refused, he wouldn’t turn hostile.
Moreover, Chu Yi had registered Bika’s Mutated Evolution at the evaluation center and also had connections with the Qin Family. If Ji Wu forcibly took it, it would damage his and his faction’s reputation, and also provoke the Qin Family, which would be unwise.
Thinking of Xintong’s changes. Chu Yi immediately associated it with Bishop Ian, assuming he was the one controlling things from behind the scenes.
Why? The Bishop dared to target the divine master, so he must have recognized Chu Yi’s counterfeit identity and wanted to release the Master of Grey Mist. Therefore, Chu Yi remained vigilant of the Golden Bishop.
The three-tailed Wood Guard Palace struck first. Large vines erupted from the ground, snaking toward Chu Yi. The Ice Sky Elf raised its staff, instantly freezing Chu Yi’s feet. These two Pet Beasts had been cultivated for a long time; they cast skills quickly and excelled at strong control.
Ji Wu sneered, "Surrender obediently." These four were the elite of the Ji Family, their teamwork seamless, specifically assigned to protect him.
Bika let out a long howl. The Ink Fire Crystal, which had been stealthily spreading underground, erupted in a wisp of flame, then exploded! The raging fire quickly concealed Chu Yi’s figure.
"Icefall Ape, use [Seal of Binding]!"
"Lightning Bird, use [Thunder Strike]!"
"Behemoth, [Brute Force Impact]!"
The Beast Tamers quickly issued orders, launching their attacks simultaneously.
In the next moment, a star cloud appeared amidst the sea of fire. The massive Behemoth’s eyes went blank for a moment. Its taut leg muscles bulged, and it leaped high into the air, suddenly crashing towards the nearby Ice Sky Elf.
The Ice Sky Elf looked utterly shocked, as if silently screaming, Don’t come over!
The unprepared Ice Sky Elf’s petite body was immediately crushed by the Behemoth. The ground cracked open, fissures spreading like a spider web, testament to the terrifying power of the strike.
Martial skill, [Thousand-Pound Weight].
"Behemoth, what are you doing?" The Master’s scalp tingled. An error ? My teammates will kill me!
The Behemoth, a Martial Pet Beast, though dull-witted, was tough-skinned and possessed crowd control skills, making it an excellent tank.
Once the Behemoth rolled off, it left behind the Ice Sky Elf, knocked out and looking dazed, unable to fight.