Jie Tianran's gaze was cold as he formed hand seals.
In an instant, deep in the void above Jie Tianran's head, a massive humanoid face blotted out the sky.
Though humanoid in shape, the face was utterly grotesque, as if an evil spirit had descended upon the world.
Whoosh— Jie Tianran pointed downward like issuing a command, and that terrifying humanoid face opened its massive bloody maw, lunging down to devour everything.
At that moment, every member of the Prison Sect within this world wore expressions of terror.
To them, this strike was apocalyptic.
Even Wuma Hanshuang, a Fourth-grade True God, showed despair on her face.
This was no ordinary attack — it was power that surpassed even the Fifth-grade True God level.
It was a move sufficient to annihilate this entire world.
Yet, facing such an assault descending from the heavens, Baili Xukong's expression did not change.
His gaze shifted, and torrents of martial power surged from within him, transforming into black energy flames that shot straight toward the sky.
Within those massive black flames, a pair of eyes shone like blazing suns.
If Jie Tianran's strike was like an evil spirit descending upon the world, then Baili Xukong's was more like a demon escaping from the depths of hell.
Rumble— In the blink of an eye, the terrifying giant face formed by the barrier formation collided with the black energy flames condensed from martial power.
The ripples released by the two forces spread outward, splitting this world in two.
Yet neither side could overpower the other.
Not only did the ground begin to crumble, but even the void was covered in cracks.
Everyone within the entire world felt the threat of death closing in.
If they continued, the two might remain deadlocked — but this world would certainly collapse and shatter.
However, this clash did not last long.
It was Jie Tianran who stopped first, dissolving the barrier formation.
Seeing this, Baili Xukong immediately ceased as well.
Though the two had stopped, the crumbling ground and the cracks throughout the void still remained.
"Baili Xukong, is this the explanation you speak of?"
Jie Tianran stared coldly at Baili Xukong.
"When my subordinates make mistakes, I will handle them myself."
"But I'll have to ask the Seven Realms Mansion Master not to intervene."
"As for Chu Feng infiltrating our ranks, that was indeed our Prison Sect's fault. But now that things have come to this, killing Wuma Hanshuang won't recover the inheritance."
"However, our Prison Sect genuinely wishes to cooperate with the Seven Realms Mansion Master."
"Naturally, we won't let the Seven Realms Mansion Master have made this trip in vain."
With a sweep of his wide sleeve, Baili Xukong tossed the Demon Slaying Saber toward Jie Tianran.
When the Demon Slaying Saber neared Jie Tianran, it froze in midair.
It was Jie Tianran's doing.
He did not reach out to take it. Instead, he asked Baili Xukong, "Baili Xukong, what is the meaning of this?"
"This is the explanation our Prison Sect offers the Seven Realms Mansion Master," Baili Xukong said.
"With this blade in hand, you may no longer be able to stand against me."
"You would actually dare hand it over to me?"
Jie Tianran asked.
"I am well aware of what would happen if the Seven Realms Mansion Master obtained the Demon Slaying Saber."
"But this is our Prison Sect's sincerity."
"Regardless of whether the Seven Realms Mansion Master is still willing to cooperate with our Prison Sect."
Baili Xukong said.
"Very well. Your Prison Sect has truly impressed me today."
As he spoke, Jie Tianran reached out and seized the Demon Slaying Saber in his hand.
In that instant, heaven and earth trembled!!!
It was the Demon Slaying Saber!!!
Even Jie Tianran's arm holding the saber trembled slightly — the Demon Slaying Saber was resisting.
But Jie Tianran revealed an evil grin. Then, torrential power surged from within him, pouring endlessly through his palm and into the Demon Slaying Saber.
Under such pressure, not only did the earth-shaking momentum dissipate, but the Demon Slaying Saber fell silent as well.
Jie Tianran swung the Demon Slaying Saber once. Though it caused no damage, delight appeared on his face: "Truly a fine blade."