Battle Through the Heavens: Harmony of Flame and Shadow

The six High Earth Sovereigns behind him did not hesitate to follow.

Behind them, the experts of the Northern Domain Alliance closely followed the seven figures in front. Compared to the forces of the three major powers, their numbers were undoubtedly small, but they had their own sources of confidence.

Whoosh!

The Northern Domain Alliance's army skimmed low across the North Domain Plain. The moment they entered, numerous sharp gazes from the surrounding plains converged on them.

"So these are the so-called Northern Domain Alliance?"

"Heh, they really don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. With such few numbers, how dare they trespass the North Domain Plain? Even if they all died fighting, they wouldn't be able to reach its depths."

"The one in the front is the legendary Domain Lord of the Greater Luo Heavenly Domain, isn't she? What a pity for such a beautiful woman; after today, she will just be another skeleton in the North Domain Plain."

At the same time, deep within the North Domain Plain, three figures observed the outer perimeter, conversing amongst themselves.

The man on the far left was a middle-aged man in flowing white robes, exuding an otherworldly aura, but his purple eyes gave off a subtle yet sinister feeling that one would dare not overlook.

In the center stood a man with a large face and a bald head, dressed in gray robes with enormously wide sleeves that seemed to encompass the universe itself, subtly emitting spatial ripples. A benign smile hung on his round face, but only those perceptive enough could sense the coldness deep within his seemingly kind eyes.

Finally, on the right was a man in golden robes, his face stern with a hooked nose and piercing golden eyes as sharp as blades, making people feel as if they were being stabbed by a thousand swords just by meeting his gaze.

These three were unmistakably the leaders of the three major powers: True Lord Ziyun, Revered Lei Yin, and Golden Eagle King.

Radiating from their bodies were equally potent energy fluctuations that rippled through space, making the previously turbulent spiritual power in the area around them calm down like docile lambs.

Just standing there, they seemed to merge with the heavens and earth, giving off an extraordinary sense of unity with nature. It felt as if harming them would equate to harming nature itself.

This was a clear sign of having touched the level of a Heavenly Sovereign. Mandala had also reached this level; typical Perfectionists were like fireflies compared to the brilliance of the moon in comparison.

"Gentlemen, it's been a long time since our last grand meeting. Back then, we celebrated here together, and now, in just a blink of an eye, a new 'overlord' is about to emerge. Truly worth celebrating!"

"Hehehe, whether they're truly the overlord remains to be seen. I just hope they can hold out for a while; otherwise, they'd be letting us down."

"I'm quite intrigued by that Greater Luo Heavenly Domain Lord. What kind of opportunities have they had? In such a short time, they've gone from High Earth Sovereign to Earth Sovereign Perfection. It's truly bewildering!"

"Let's hope she lasts a bit longer then!"

As the experts of the Northern Domain Alliance intruded upon the North Domain Plain, whispers filled the air, and those gazes were brimming with sympathy and ridicule, clearly not taking the Northern Domain Alliance seriously.

After all, this kind of thing had happened before, and those who dared to challenge the might of the three overlords ultimately became fertilizer for the North Domain Plain.

Moreover, compared to previous challengers, the Northern Domain Alliance seemed weak apart from Mandala.

"If you want to go deeper into the North Domain Plain, you must first pass this test!"

Just then, a cold shout suddenly rang out in front of the Northern Domain Alliance's advancing forces. The next moment, dozens of figures soared into the sky, blocking the path ahead.

These figures were all emanating strong spiritual power. On their armbands were purple bands, clearly showing their allegiance to the subordinate forces of the Ziyun Sect.

Dozens of figures attacked simultaneously, streams of spiritual power bursting forth, like rivers falling from the sky through the void, all targeting the leader wrapped in brilliant golden light, Mandala.

Nearly half of these figures had reached the level of High Earth Sovereigns, and the two leaders were even at Perfection.

Despite the fierce obstruction, Mandala's expression remained unchanged, and she did not slow down.

"A bunch of trash dares to block my way. Get lost!!!"

Mandala coldly shouted, and with a wave of her hand, an ancient flower, the Mandala, appeared in the sky, slowly rotating as it began to bloom.

The Mandala flower petals spread out, emitting a dark light that swallowed all the surrounding light. The spiritual power streams from the Ziyun Sect Earth Sovereigns ahead quietly dissipated upon contact.

The overbearing dark light continued to spread, making the Ziyun Sect members' faces turn incredibly grim.

"This is the ancient Mandala Divine Flower. It's said that when it matures, it can take human form and directly ascend to Heavenly Sovereign, with potential no less than super divine beasts. This Greater Luo Heavenly Domain Lord turned out to be this rare flower!"

"I heard an ancient legend that the Ancient Heavenly Emperor adored a strange flower. Could this Mandala be it? Otherwise, how could it conveniently appear on the Tian Luo Continent?"

"This is the dark light of the Mandala Flower, said to dissolve all attacks. Truly domineering and unmatched."

Numerous top experts in the North Domain Plain couldn't help but discuss as they observed the stunning scene of Mandala in action.

The ancient Mandala flowers were extremely rare in the Great Thousand World, and those who could be cultivated to this level were even rarer. The recent mentions of the Mandala flowers on the Tian Luo Continent were all concerning the one kept by the Ancient Heavenly Emperor.

As the dark light continually radiated from the Mandala Flower, the figure of Mandala seemed to become illusory. A terrifying aura swept the land, and a massive dark light, spanning tens of thousands of feet, swept towards the crowd.

The terrifying spiritual power raged, and an indescribable oppression exuded from it.

It seemed as if Brahma music emanated from the void, and the elegant flower released countless petals, dancing joyfully in the sky. With each movement, the land seemed to tremble lightly.

"Ah!!!"

Screams echoed one after another. Within just a dozen breaths, those blocking the path, the experts from the Ziyun Sect, had all been utterly defeated, perishing under the terrifying divine light of Mandala.

After eliminating the current obstruction, Mandala continued forward amidst countless astonished gazes. Her gaze was fixed on the deeper parts of the North Domain Plain, where alone could she feel a hint of threat.

"The seventh wave!"

The Divine Hall's lord looked at the miserable figures, weariness on his face as he let out a deep breath and spoke solemnly. From the moment they had stepped into the North Domain Plain, this was already the eighth wave of forces that had intercepted them.

These forces weren't weak, each wave containing Earth Sovereign Perfectionists. Without Mandala's overwhelming strength, easily tearing through their top combat power each time, they might have been wiped out in the first wave.

At this moment, they deeply understood why the three overlord powers of the North Domain were so terrifying. No wonder all challengers throughout the unending years had failed.

In this battle, apart from the six High Earth Sovereigns of the Northern Domain Alliance, the rest were evidently of little use, only serving to bolster their numbers.

"Aren't they making a move yet?" Liu Tian Dao looked deeper into the North Domain Plain, speaking with concern.

"This is a war of attrition. They can't deal with Mandala directly, so they are trying to exhaust her. Once she shows signs of fatigue, those eyeing us will swarm in."

"Can Mandala hold on?"

At this moment, worried gazes fell on the elegant figure ahead. During these waves of assaults, she had withstood at least ninety percent of the pressure, single-handedly bringing everyone to this point. It was hard to imagine the pressure Mandala faced.

Contrary to what they thought, Mandala was not in a bad state. In fact, she felt great. Before setting out, Jiang Yun had planted a life seed in her, providing her with continuous energy and healing her fatigue.

With this cheat, even though Mandala bore most of the pressure, her condition was still better than everyone else's.

"Mandala Extinguishing Light!"

A clear cry resonated from the void. Suddenly, a demonic black flower appeared in the sky. As Mandala's cold voice rang out, the ancient patterns on the petals of the flower began to glow brightly, converging toward the center.

At the center, a profound purple light dot gathered.

Heaven and earth had unknowingly dimmed, with only the brightest light radiating from the ancient flower's center, as if the source of all light had been absorbed into it.

With a sudden shudder, the dark purple light burst forth like a volcano.

The purple beam didn't carry the overwhelming might of destroying heaven and earth, but as it cut through the void, everyone seemed to hear the cracking of space. Where the beam passed, all life was wiped out, its domineering nature instilling deep fear.

"Follow me, advance deeper, and let's see how many lives they have to throw away!"

After obliterating the army blocking their path with one strike, Mandala's icy voice resounded. She looked ahead, hands behind her back, walking forward calmly as if ignoring the countless stares around her.

Mandala's icy words shook the hearts of those forces in the North Domain Plain, making them wary of any reckless actions.

Several clashes had already established Mandala's invincible demeanor. Though they viewed the Northern Domain Alliance as weak, Mandala herself was terrifying. Without a Heavenly Sovereign, who could stop her? Rushing in would only lead to needless death.

"Just terrifying!"

"No wonder she is an ancient divine flower, a rarity nurtured by the Heavenly Emperor himself. With such power, even the three might struggle against her."

"Not necessarily. The three have at least touched the realm of Heavenly Sovereigns, and such individuals have methods we can't fathom."

"In any case, eliminating Mandala would end this North Domain conquest. The only fear is..."

"That's just too terrifying."

Numerous forces within the North Domain Plain quietly discussed as they watched Mandala leading the Northern Domain Alliance deeper.

Whoosh!

With Mandala in the lead, the Northern Domain Alliance's forces skimmed across the low air of the North Domain Plain. They didn't move quickly, but wherever they passed, all forces blocking the way retreated like the tide.

The invincible might Mandala displayed earlier made them tremble. Charging recklessly would only lead to the same fate as those unfortunate ones before.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Mandala's footsteps halted, her expression growing serious. Nine figures appeared ahead, blocking the path, standing with hands behind their backs, eyes coldly staring at them.

Around these nine figures, strong spiritual power fluctuations vibrated through the space.

These nine were Earth Sovereign Perfectionists, top-tier Perfectionists at that, forming a truly daunting lineup.

"These nine are experts from the Ziyun Sect, Lei Yin Mountain, and Golden Eagle Manor. It seems they can't hold back any longer." A tense voice sounded next to Mandala.

Earlier, only forces subordinate to the three overlords had acted. Now, the true experts of these powers had stepped forward.

Mandala nodded, her expression unchanged.

"Fools from the Northern Domain dare to claim dominance over the North Domain. How ridiculous!" The nine top-tier Perfectionists' gaze shot forth like lightning, their cold voice ringing out.

"Leave the North Domain Plain at once. This is not where you belong!"

"I've heard that you're the Mandala Divine Flower nurtured by the Ancient Heavenly Emperor. To have improved your power so much recently, you must have inherited the ancient heavenly palace's legacy."

"Hand over the ancient heavenly palace's legacy, or we'll extract your soul and burn it with soul fire, leaving you forever in torment!"

Their voices thundered like an explosion, drawing countless forces to watch. Upon seeing who blocked the way, they couldn't help but marvel. They recognized those nine figures. In the current North Domain, their power was second only to the three overlords."