In the Soul Hall Main Hall, Soul Extinguisher's face was grim. Hearing the report, he was almost thrown into disarray. He instinctively killed the messenger; that news was something even he couldn't bear.
The others, hearing his chilling shout, surprisingly didn't retort. Instead, they nodded in agreement:
"Lord Soul Sorrow isn't just a Ninth Grade Alchemist, he's also a Dou Sheng expert. Who could kill him?"
"Exactly. This person must be crazy, saying whatever comes to mind."
Only a few people felt that Soul Extinguisher's reaction seemed a bit off.
Soul Extinguisher didn't hear anything they said, his mind frantically searching for ways to salvage the situation.
Ever since losing the two Saints, Hun Qing and Hundan, decades ago, the clan had been critical of him. Only the Clan Leader knew something and allowed him to continue, even giving him one of the clan's only two Ninth Grade Alchemists. If Soul Sorrow were to fall under his command...
He shuddered. With a *swish!* he vanished from his spot.
The many Hall Masters and Heavenly Venerates in the Grand Hall were stunned. They exchanged glances, finally feeling that the situation was indeed quite wrong. Just as they were about to speak, a furious roar echoed through the Soul Hall:
"Assemble! Follow me to destroy Starfall Pavilion!"
Soul Extinguisher's eyes were bloodshot. He reappeared in the Grand Hall, clutching a shattered Soul Jade in his palm, his body trembling slightly.
He knew Soul Sorrow's death couldn't be hidden. It wouldn't be long before the news spread, and then the clan would surely hold him accountable. After all, he was one of the clan's only two Ninth Grade Alchemists, yet now, under his watch, he was inexplicably gone!
Seeing this, everyone's faces changed dramatically. They didn't even care what this had to do with Starfall Pavilion. They only knew that Soul Sorrow was truly dead!
But only for an instant. Everyone in the Grand Hall averted their gaze from Soul Extinguisher's expression. Then, their hearts tightened. They all knew that a massacre was about to descend upon the Continent. No faction on the Continent could withstand the Soul Hall's wrath, not even the Pill Tower, and certainly not Starfall Pavilion!
Seeing this, Soul Extinguisher tore open Space and headed towards the Heavenly Star Mountain Range!
In truth, Soul Extinguisher also knew that Soul Sorrow's death absolutely couldn't have been Starfall Pavilion's doing. Even if they had the renowned Yao Chen, no one had the strength to accomplish this. With Soul Sorrow's ability, going to Starfall Pavilion was already overkill. Even if there was a Dou Sheng, at worst he could have escaped with his life. Besides, Yao Chen was already gone!
Now that he had suddenly fallen, the greatest possibility was that the other Ancient Factions had discovered he was alone and seized the opportunity to weaken the Soul Clan's power!
But this was just his speculation. He knew the clan didn't want theories; they wanted an explanation! He couldn't hold other factions accountable, so he could only take down Starfall Pavilion, get the truth from them, and then let the clan members take action!
In the Star Realm, the people were unaware of the upheaval happening within the Soul Hall. At this moment, everyone was dumbfounded, still processing everything that had just happened.
From Feng Xian preparing to Self-Destruct, the crowd escaping, to the terrifying Energy Fluctuation calming down, Zhao Li's gentle lift of his hand, the shattering of The Void, and the annihilation of a soul – only a few breaths of Time had passed.
In the eyes of everyone in the Star Realm, it was just a matter of turning to flee, then turning back to see Zhao Li raising his hand to form a seal, and suddenly a person appeared in The Void, only to suddenly disappear again.
But precisely because of this one-sided crushing, the crowd didn't know Soul Sorrow's strength, and consequently, they didn't know how terrifying Zhao Li's casual demeanor truly was.
But Xue He was different. At this moment, he was utterly terrified, desperately trying to escape. The two identities he knew of Soul Sorrow, either one thrown out, were enough to shake the Continent, but such a person had just died like that!
His heart was frantically praying that the terrifying guy wouldn't notice a small fry like himself, but the next moment, he felt the surrounding Space seem to come alive, the pressure growing stronger and stronger. Soon, he was unable to move, captured by Zhao Li, and thrown in front of Feng Xian.
Only then did the crowd snap back to reality. Those who had previously helped Starfall Pavilion felt fortunate, while those who had participated in attacking Starfall Pavilion under the intimidation and temptation of the Blood River Sect collapsed to their knees in droves.
Zhao Li completely ignored these people. With a flick of his sleeve, like throwing garbage, numerous Pills fell into Feng Xian's hands. As the Pills appeared one by one, a rich Medicinal Fragrance instantly spread from this place, making everyone feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze. Even the slight feeling of fatigue after the previous battle seemed to have faded considerably.
Everyone's bodies trembled, their expressions changed dramatically, and their breathing gradually quickened. Staring at an unremarkable Pill among the many, they said with some uncertainty:
"Is this an Eighth Grade Pill, the Soul Purification Spirit Pill? And that's the Sky Mending Pill?"
He recognized two somewhat familiar Pills, and it wasn't just him; others also recognized the Pills they knew. Then they discovered that there wasn't a single Pill among them below the Seventh Grade level. Consequently, sounds of swallowing could be heard all around.
Even Feng Xian, who had seen and even eaten many High Grade Pills, couldn't suppress the shock in his heart. He had always known that this existence, whom his brother regarded as a mentor, was very powerful, but he had never expected him to be powerful to this extent.
Zhao Li didn't care about the crowd's reaction. To him, these things were just things he did casually to pass the Time. After giving the things to Feng Xian, he said something that made everyone's hearts stir:
"You handle these Pills yourself, and them too."
He pointed to those who had been scared witless after seeing Xue He easily taken down. Although he had the intention of standing up for that junior, he wouldn't do everything himself. These matters would still need to be handled by Feng Xian in the future.
After speaking, he stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on The Void. The still-shocked crowd finally noticed his movement and followed his gaze, but saw nothing.
Just as they were confused and muttering, a strong Space fluctuation appeared in The Void. Immediately, a dark Passage formed. Even though they didn't know who was coming, they felt a terrifyingly powerful aura within it. Under that aura, they couldn't even muster the thought of resisting.
Instantly, their hearts, which had just settled down not long ago, were once again raised. And those who were observant secretly glanced at Zhao Li. Seeing his still grim and indifferent expression, they inexplicably felt a little more confident.
In The Void, as the dark Wormhole expanded to about a丈 (zhang, approx. 3.3 meters) in width, over a dozen faint figures could already be seen within, seemingly ready to emerge at any moment. Their presence made the dark opening seem unable to bear the weight, slightly distorted.
Suddenly, a buzzing sound appeared. It was the Wormhole trembling. Immediately, over a dozen figures with powerful auras slowly emerged from within, radiating vast and majestic energy. They looked down at the crowd in the Star Realm from above, their eyes filled with intense killing intent, mixed with a hint of curiosity. How dare Starfall Pavilion, how could they cause Lord Soul Sorrow to fall?
Immediately after, they dispersed, lining up on both sides, as if still waiting for a distinguished person.
The person hadn't arrived, but the voice came first. A simple sentence, accompanied by a voice full of dominance and confidence, came from within the Wormhole and then spread throughout the Star Realm, like a clap of Thunder exploding in everyone's ears:
"From today onwards, there will be no more Starfall!"
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