The Realm Lord and the Great Dao Universe are one.
Since the entire world belongs to the Realm Lord, the Great Dao Universe is naturally a part of the Realm Lord, capable of being summoned at any time.
The Great Dao Universe is the core of the entire world, and also the source of a Realm Lord's energy.
Therefore, he was summoning the Great Dao Universe to descend.
However, what unfolded before him now filled Shenxiao with dread.
"What is happening?"
He found it impossible to accept this situation.
The connection between his Great Dao Universe and his main body had been severed.
"Who?"
His gaze suddenly fell upon Emperor Yuhua.
He had overheard their conversation.
Could it be... another eighth-tier being?
And not just any ordinary eighth-tier.
Even if Emperor Houtu and Emperor Hanbing had joined forces, they couldn't have severed his connection to the Great Dao Universe.
Otherwise, why would he have left so easily?
The connection between the Great Dao Universe and the main body was akin to the connection between a person's arm and their body.
"Could it be..."
Suddenly, Shenxiao seemed to recall something: "It's the Lord of Light?"
Only a ninth-tier being could accomplish this.
"Hiss."
Upon realizing this, Emperor Shenxiao immediately gasped in disbelief.
Even the power of a ninth-tier Emperor had been mobilized.
But...
He was confused again and said in a deep voice, "Hanbing, the Lord of Light trusts you greatly to have brought along ninth-tier power."
"Heh heh."
Hanbing smiled like a blooming flower, "If Shenxiao Domain can be completely taken, the Domain Lord will naturally not hesitate to act."
She admitted it.
"But what good will this do?"
Shenxiao was puzzled, "You are no match for me. Even if the connection between the Great Dao Universe and my main body is severed, you will still lose. Don't forget, the Dragon King has not yet made a move."
He firmly believed that the Dragon King was watching from not too far away, ready to intervene at any moment.
The Dragon King wouldn't just watch them be killed.
Of course, the other party was a Chaos Beast, and they had animosity with humans.
What the other party needed to do was maintain the balance of the battlefield.
Whichever side was losing, the Dragon King might help that side.
"Heh."
At this point, Emperor Hanbing no longer hid anything and said with a smile, "If, at this moment, your Great Dao Universe is shattered, I imagine... you wouldn't be as confident as you are now, would you, fellow Daoist Shenxiao?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Emperor Shenxiao's composure completely shattered.
Even though the connection between his main body and his Great Dao Universe was severed, if the Great Dao Universe were to be shattered, he would inevitably suffer a backlash.
This was beyond doubt.
"Not good."
Shenxiao's face contorted in shock.
Suddenly, he roared, "Be careful, they have backup! They're going to destroy my Great Dao Universe!"
His voice was sharp and carried through the chaos.
This shout was a warning.
If their side were to break first, this battle... would be lost.
"Bastards."
Chiyang was furious, the Great Sun blazing across the sky.
He cursed, "Quickly pull it back..."
Shenxiao said bitterly, "Do I need you to remind me?"
He had already done so.
He could only sigh bitterly, "I can't sense the connection to my Great Dao Universe anymore."
"What?"
Chiyang was shocked, "How can this be? Could it be... the Lord of Light?"
They were all eighth-tier beings, and he understood this clearly.
Only a ninth-tier being could sever the connection between an eighth-tier main body and its Great Dao Universe.
"That's right."
Shenxiao had also made this guess.
Moreover... he was certain that his guess was correct.
"We've lost."
He sighed helplessly, "I never expected them to be one step ahead in the end."
"The Lord of Light actually made a move."
Shenxiao sighed, then suddenly looked up at the chaotic void above, and roared, "Dragon King, aren't you going to act?"
"..."
Silence.
No one responded, as if the Dragon King were not there at all.
Hanbing walked over, appearing very relaxed, "He won't act unless one side is collapsing. Beasts are still beasts after all."
That's right, the Dragon King would not act easily.
Unless one side was utterly defeated, the Dragon King would never intervene.
"Prepare for a fight to the death," Shenxiao sighed.
He could already imagine what would happen if their side were to fall.
But... there was nothing they could do.
"Attack."
The voice came from Emperor Yuhua.
Shenxiao Realm was about to make its move.
...
Shenxiao Realm.
Emperor Yuhua, in his bird form, who had been pursuing Chen Fan, suddenly stopped.
"They're finally here."
A smile appeared on Emperor Yuhua's face, "It's truly... suffocating."
Being an eighth-tier being and unable to use his full power, having to hide, felt unpleasant.
His gaze seemed to pierce through the obstruction of the Shenxiao Realm's barrier, seeing the scene beyond the domain. A smile crept onto his lips, "Ninth-tier power."
The command had been given, meaning they had succeeded.
The Domain Lord's power had severed Emperor Shenxiao's connection to his main body.
This allowed him to act.
Boom.
The next moment, a surging aura erupted.
The aura of an eighth-tier being.
At this moment, it was unleashed without reservation.
Emperor Yuhua's gaze swept over Chen Fan, and he looked down with disdain, "Now I don't need to hide anymore. Can you still escape?"
He was an eighth-tier, a top-tier eighth-tier.
He hadn't caught up to a mere sixth-tier being because he dared not expose his eighth-tier aura so easily.
Now he could.
His move signified that the time had come.
"Very good."
Emperor Yuhua smiled sinisterly.
His sinister smile sent shivers down one's spine.
Saying this...
Boom.
A colossal divine bird spread its wings.
The divine bird's form was so immense that its wings alone were equivalent to the size of the entire Shenxiao Realm.
The sky instantly darkened.
The light of the Great Dao Universe was obscured by its wings.
Caw!
The bird's cry reverberated throughout the Samsara Realm.
The hidden Great Dao Universe of Shenxiao Realm instantly manifested.
A vast Dao net, densely imprinted on every inch of Shenxiao Realm.
This was the Great Dao Universe, the net of the Great Dao.
Within the net was the Great Dao Universe.
"Break."
Emperor Yuhua let out a sharp cry.
His cry pierced through the clouds.
The Dao net of Shenxiao Realm trembled instantly.
The moment the Dao net vibrated, Emperor Shenxiao, who was battling Emperor Hanbing, suddenly paled.
Within his body, the Dao was trembling.
Someone was attacking the Great Dao Universe of Shenxiao Realm.
"Eighth-tier."
Shenxiao's expression changed.
Only an eighth-tier being could easily shake a complete eighth-tier Great Dao Universe.
"Who, who is it?" Emperor Shenxiao was indignant.
Their plan had been so close to success.
But... the opponent had too many, too powerful, trump cards.
A hidden eighth-tier, plus ninth-tier power.
"Dragon King..."
Emperor Shenxiao was unwilling.
At this moment, the only one they could rely on was that being.
"Heh heh."
On the other side, Emperor Hanbing sneered, "You're not dead yet, he won't act."
She understood the Dragon King's thoughts well.
She had guessed it.
In the eyes of the Dragon King, both sides fighting were enemies.
The best outcome was for both sides to be mutually destroyed. This was just a slight sign of defeat, and the Dragon King would not act.
This was indeed the case.
At this moment, the Dragon King was indifferently hidden in the shadows.
"Dragon King."
Phoenix Master heard Shenxiao's urgent plea.
Seeing that the Dragon King was unmoved, she asked with confusion, "Aren't we going to intervene?"