At this moment, within the spatial rift, under the violent spatial energy and Spatial Laws blocking the way, the demon hand could no longer advance an inch!
"I refuse to believe that a mere beast like you can stop me!"
The Aoyue Demon King roared repeatedly.
With a full-force eruption, billowing demonic power energy was released from the demon hand.
"A measly Demon King, no matter how strong, cannot possibly resist the exclusion of the entire world's natural laws," Ye Yunfei remarked with a cold laugh.
This spatial rift had been altered by Ye Yunfei. Once a powerful being from outside attempted to force their way through, it would trigger the natural laws of the entire Tianxuan Continent, which would sense and repel the intrusion!
Boom…
At this moment, the entire Tianxuan Continent trembled slightly.
Rolling natural laws poured forth continuously, converging towards this spatial rift.
Immediately, the demon hand felt unprecedented pressure!
It was forced back continuously.
Roar! Roar…
From the other end of the spatial rift, the furious roars of the Aoyue Demon King echoed across.
Ah! Ah…
Suddenly, a series of pained screams came from within the demon hand.
Countless fragments of flesh, blood, and shattered bones splattered forth from between its fingers!
It turned out that many of the Ancient Demon Race troops held within the palm of the Aoyue Demon King began to be affected, shaken to pieces.
Even the demon hand itself was attacked by the natural laws of the Tianxuan Continent, becoming covered with ghastly streaks of blood.
"Detestable!
What happened to the structure of this spatial rift!
It has actually become integrally linked with the natural laws of the Tianxuan Continent!
I can no longer send my Ancient Demon Race army through!
This only passage into the Tianxuan Continent has been sealed shut!"
The Aoyue Demon King let out an unwilling, furious roar.
Ah! Ah…
Pained screams continuously sounded from within the demon hand's palm.
The Ancient Demon Race troops were dying in large batches.
In the end, the demon hand shrank back, leaving the spatial rift.
Then, calm was restored within the spatial rift.
Only the colossal Roc remained, silently suspended within it.
"Excellent!"
Gu Chengzhu and other Grotto-Heaven Realm experts stood near the spatial rift and clearly heard the angry roars of the Aoyue Demon King from the other side. They couldn't help but cheer.
"City Lord Gu, it seems the structure of this spatial rift is now linked with the natural laws of the Tianxuan Continent!
If powerful beings from outside try to enter here, they will have to withstand the exclusion of the entire continent's natural laws!"
An elder with white hair and beard excitedly said to Gu Chengzhu.
"Exactly!
This is wonderful news.
From now on, our Tianxuan Continent need no longer fear the invasion of Otherworldly armies!
This completely solves our worries for the future!"
Gu Chengzhu was so moved that tears streaked down his aged face.
As the city lord of Hujie City, he had spent nearly half his life stationed here, worrying daily about when the Otherworldly forces might invade.
Now, he could finally let out a deep breath of relief.
"Announce this good news to the world immediately!" Gu Chengzhu declared loudly.
"Agreed!"
The others echoed with shouts.
At this time.
On the other end of the spatial rift.
The Aoyue Demon King's expression was extremely gloomy, his gaze fixed venomously on the spatial rift, eyes brimming with fury.
Behind him stood the Ancient Demon Race army, each member drenched in blood, either wounded or crippled, their auras wilted.
Moreover, their numbers were half of what they had been before!
"Who are you!
That beast should be the legendary Roc. Moreover, it is not a physical form, but something conjured through some technique.
Do not think that because you hide within the Roc, I cannot detect you.
Why do you oppose me!"
The Aoyue Demon King glared with his terrifying demonic eyes, stubbornly staring at the enormous Roc within the spatial rift.
However, he could not perceive who was inside the Roc.
"The effect is quite good."
Inside the Roc, Ye Yunfei revealed a satisfied smile.
"Still, it would be best to spend more time consolidating it properly."
Ye Yunfei muttered to himself.
Thus, in the time that followed, Ye Yunfei continued staying within this spatial rift to carry out consolidation.
The Aoyue Demon King stood before the spatial rift for a full day, continuously staring at the Roc inside.
Only after a day did he finally snort coldly, turn, and depart.
At this time.
Within the Tianxuan Continent, the news had already spread.
The entire continent fell into jubilant celebration.
Across the continent, thunderous cheers erupted, soaring into the clouds!
Everyone celebrated in various ways to express their excitement.
Even ordinary people who did not cultivate martial arts joined the festivities. Every household hung lanterns, displayed colorful decorations, and held lavish banquets as if celebrating a new year.
Afterwards, in the following days, the entire continent thoroughly returned to its former order.
All major and minor factions seized the opportunity to develop.
This day.
Hudao Academy Headquarters.
"Report, Dean Xie! During this period, at least twenty or more of our academy's properties have been seized.
This was done by the four factions: the Fengyun Family, Xiao Clan, Shenfeng Sect, and Tianyan Sect!"
In the meeting hall, an attendant reported to Xie Changkong.
"How dare they!
These four factions are bullying us too much!"
"When Dean Ye was still here, they didn't dare utter a peep. Now that Dean Ye is gone, they can't wait to jump out and deal with our Hudao Academy!"
…
In the hall, the upper echelons of Hudao Academy were seething with rage.
"Dean Xie, I suggest we immediately dispatch forces to reclaim those properties!"
One ordinary elder shouted.
"Exactly.
Our Hudao Academy must not appear weak!"
Most of the higher-ups voiced their approval.
"Agreed.
Organize the manpower and reclaim those properties!"
Xie Changkong also nodded.
Soon, batches of Hudao Academy forces were sent out, heading to various locations to reclaim the properties that originally belonged to the academy.
"Heh, this is exactly the opportunity we were waiting for.
Once the people of Hudao Academy dare to make a move, our four factions will unite and launch a comprehensive counterattack!"
The higher-ups of the four major powers — Shenfeng Sect, Tianyan Sect, Fengyun Family, and Xiao Clan — gathered in a secret location for discussion.
"Now, Ye Yunfei is dead.
The experts of Hujie City suffered heavy casualties during the battle with the Otherworldly army, greatly diminishing their overall strength.
It can be said that, currently, on the Tianxuan Continent, the strongest forces are our four factions!
As long as we join forces, we can dominate the entire Tianxuan Continent!"
An elder from the Fengyun Family spoke with soaring spirits.
"Exactly!
From now on, our four factions will jointly rule the Tianxuan Continent!
First, we annihilate Hudao Academy—kill the chicken to warn the monkey—and intimidate the world."
An elder from the Shenfeng Sect also declared loudly.
"I suggest that after destroying Hudao Academy and obtaining the Dao Protection Stele, our four factions work together to find that ancient ruin and share its benefits.
This will avoid future conflicts between us that might weaken one another."
An elder from the Tianyan Sect suggested.
The others all nodded in agreement.