78: Grand Elder Ye Tianxing of the Inner Court

Elsewhere, inside a large auction house in the Black-Corner Region.

"The Old Ghost Blood Demon is personally leading the team?"

A Peak Dou Huang elder narrowed his eyes, staring at the bloody torrent on the distant horizon, his brow tightly furrowed.

"More than that, I sensed the aura of the Hall of Souls."

A Black Robed Man beside him said in a deep voice.

"The Hall of Souls?!"

"No wonder the Old Ghost Blood Demon dares to be so reckless; it turns out he's latched onto the Hall of Souls' power."

The elder's pupils shrank abruptly, and he immediately let out a cold laugh.

"Should we..."

The Black Robed Man inquired in a low voice.

"Don't interfere. The Blood Demon Sect combined with the Hall of Souls—even Jia Nan Academy might not be able to withstand this lineup. We will observe the situation quietly."

The elder shook his head, a trace of dread flashing in his eyes.

Within the Black-Corner Region, countless powers were alarmed, but no one dared to obstruct the Blood Demon Sect's advance!

Although they knew the Blood Demon Sect's target was definitely not their small factions, when the auras of Dou Zongs swept past above their territories, which Dou Wang or Dou Huang wouldn't feel fear?

The Old Ghost Blood Demon stepped on empty space, blood mist surging around him; every step he took caused the space to slightly distort.

Behind him, several black figures followed like shadows, wreathed in black mist and emitting a chilling, heart-stopping aura.

Soul Hall Protector!

"Hee hee hee..."

The Old Ghost Blood Demon gave a sinister smile, his gaze sweeping toward the faintly visible outline of Jia Nan Academy in the distance, and he licked his lips.

"Mang Tianchi, tonight, this old man will make your Jia Nan Academy run red with blood!"

"Kill—!"

Following his command, the Blood Demon Sect army surged toward Jia Nan Academy like a tide, their killing intent soaring to the heavens. The entire Black-Corner Region trembled at that moment!

The Black-Corner Region, Outer Academy of Jia Nan Academy.

The night was deep. Lei Tian stood with his hands behind his back on the highest Star-Gazing Platform of the Outer Academy, his brow tightly furrowed, his gaze sweeping the distant horizon like lightning.

Since he personally led a team a few days ago to eliminate Blood Fiend of the Blood Demon Sect, the atmosphere across the entire Black-Corner Region had become extremely tense.

"Dean!"

An elder of the Outer Academy rushed onto the Star-Gazing Platform, tightly gripping a communication jade slip that flashed with urgent light, his face pale.

"We just received urgent messages from seventeen hidden posts in the Black-Corner Region. The Blood Demon Sect has mobilized all its forces and is heading straight for our Jia Nan Academy! And..."

The elder's voice trembled slightly, and a hint of terror flashed in his eyes.

"And what?"

Lei Tian asked in a deep voice.

"Soul Hall Protectors have also appeared! At least three Dou Zong-level Protectors are accompanying them!"

"What?!"

Lei Tian's pupils suddenly contracted. The Fighting Qi around him uncontrollably shook for an instant, and the bluestone ground beneath his feet cracked open with a 'kacha' sound.

Soul Hall Protectors! Three Dou Zongs!

The Blood Demon Sect was already notoriously fierce, but now, with the Hall of Souls interfering, this had far exceeded the scope of what the Outer Academy could handle!

"Immediately activate the Academy Protection Array! All Outer Academy disciples retreat to the Inner Academy barrier!"

Lei Tian shouted sternly, simultaneously flipping his hand to take out a purple-gold communication jade talisman, which he crushed without hesitation!

"Buzz—"

The moment the jade talisman shattered, a brilliant golden light shot into the sky, piercing the night and heading straight toward the Inner Academy!

This was the highest level of distress signal!

Inner Academy, Elder Hall.

The Great Elder, Great Elder, was sitting cross-legged on a futon with his eyes closed. Faint starlight energy lingered around him, his aura vast as an abyss.

Suddenly, he violently opened his eyes. Starlight swirled within them, and a bad premonition suddenly surged into his heart.

"Hmm?"

He looked up toward the outside of the hall, only to see a golden light pierce the air and arrive, hovering before him, transforming into a line of sharp text.

"The Blood Demon Sect has mobilized all forces to attack, Soul Hall Protectors are accompanying them. Send aid quickly!"

"The Hall of Souls?!"

Gravity flashed in the Great Elder's eyes, and he slowly stood up.

He was not tall, but the aura radiating from him at this moment caused the air in the entire Elder Hall to stagnate!

Five-star Dou Zong!

"Has the Old Ghost Blood Demon finally been unable to restrain himself?"

He murmured softly, then flicked his sleeve, and a powerful voice instantly spread throughout the entire Inner Academy.

"All elders, assemble immediately!"

"All Inner Academy disciples, enter battle readiness!"

"Activate—the Heavenly Dipper Big Dipper Array!"

As his command fell, urgent bells immediately rang out across the Inner Academy, and powerful auras shot up into the sky from all directions!

Several Dou Zong-level elders rapidly gathered at the Elder Hall, and every one of their faces was extremely solemn.

"Great Elder, what is the situation?"

A white-haired elder asked in a deep voice.

The Great Elder's gaze was profound as he slowly said.

"The Blood Demon Sect has allied with the Hall of Souls; those coming are ill-intentioned."

"The Hall of Souls?!"

Hearing this, the faces of all the elders changed.

The terrifying reputation of the Hall of Souls was enough to strike fear into everyone across the entire Fighting Qi Continent!

Now that they were interfering in the conflicts of the Black-Corner Region, the matter was far more troublesome than they had imagined!

"Hmph!"

The Great Elder snorted coldly, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"No matter who it is, anyone who dares to offend my Jia Nan Academy will certainly be made to return only in death!"

"Otherwise, how will I account for this to the Dean later?"

"I will go wake up those old fellows; otherwise, dealing with just the Soul Hall Protectors will be enough to overwhelm me."

As his voice fell, he took a step, and his figure instantly vanished from the hall.

The remaining elders exchanged glances and immediately followed suit!

Jia Nan Academy, somewhere in the hidden void.

A pair of eyes, as brilliant as stars yet cold as ice, were quietly watching the chaos about to erupt below.

The owner of these eyes was hidden within the spatial rift, completely without aura and merged with the world. Even a Peak Dou Zong expert would find it difficult to detect his existence.

"Hmph, these inhuman, ghost-like things from the Hall of Souls are becoming more and more reckless!"

A low and indifferent voice echoed in the void, carrying a hint of disdain and coldness.

"If it weren't for the restrictions of the Ancient Eight Clans' agreement, this Venerable One would have acted long ago and completely wiped out these persistent spirits!"

His gaze penetrated layers of space, locking onto the several swirling masses of black mist—they were the Soul Hall Protectors.

Chilling Soul Power wrapped around those Protectors; wherever they passed, even the energy of heaven and earth was eroded, twisted, and scattered.

"The Ancient Clans, ha, truly weak and incompetent!"

The voice carried a trace of sarcasm.

"How much bloodshed and chaos has the Hun Clan secretly and openly stirred up over the years? The Great Southeast War, the Blood Sacrifice of the Northern Continent, and now they are extending their reach into the Black-Corner Region... But what have the Ancient Clans done besides issuing verbal warnings?"

"The Hall of Souls is merely the Hun Clan's public claw, yet even so, the Ancient Clans dare not truly tear off the mask!"

He gave a cold laugh, a sharp killing intent flashing in his eyes.

"If this were back when the Xiao Clan still existed, how could they be allowed to act so presumptuously?!"

Before his voice faded, his palm clenched slightly. Subtle ripples immediately appeared in the surrounding space; even heaven and earth trembled under that grip!

But quickly, he released his hand, and the sharpness in his eyes gradually subsided.

"Forget it, now is not the time."

"I still have to wait for them to make the first move..."

"However, if I can't even block a Dou Zong's attack myself, that would truly be a huge joke."

He took a deep breath, his gaze returning to the direction of Jia Nan Academy, lingering especially on the young students for an instant.

"However, if the Hall of Souls truly dares to cross the line, this Venerable One doesn't mind letting them taste what true 'Soul Annihilation' is!"

In the void, killing intent was chilling!