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Hearing the call from the sky, Lin Chen's expression suddenly changed.

Lin Chen floated in the air, gazing at the endless black line where the Immortal Demon passage was located at the end of his sight.

The entire world was trembling, as if experiencing a violent earthquake, and the closer to the overlapping area between the Immortal and Demon realms near the Immortal Demon passage, the more intense the vibrations became.

"Retreat!"

"Maintain formation, everyone retreat!"

The voice of Shepherd Heavenly Monarch resounded through the heavens. Although it was still unclear what would happen, retreating as a first response was undoubtedly correct.

The force of the planar overlap—if even a slight accident occurred, it would be no small matter. It's not just that the immortals wouldn't be able to withstand it; the complete destruction of the entire Crimson Immortal Domain was entirely possible.

Lin Chen also retreated with the troops, his eyes fixed on the horizon, yet his gaze revealed a deep confusion.

Why did the planar overlap show anomalies at this moment?

Such a coincidence?

Just as the Immortal Realm's army had just driven the Demon Race's army back into the Demon World, an issue arose here?

During the long time the Demon Race invaded the Immortal Realm before, this place was stable as Mount Tai, without any movement at all. How could there be a reaction right after they retreated?

If one were to say there was no trickery involved in the fluctuations of the planar overlap, Lin Chen wouldn't believe it—after all, such coincidences are impossible in this world.

So the question arises, with the planar overlap becoming active again, is the Immortal Demon passage about to close, or on the contrary, is it going to expand further?

If the Immortal Demon passage closes, then all would be settled. After all, even a Saint would not be able to manipulate the planar overlap. Everyone would go back to their usual business, returning to how things were before, and wait for the next opening of the Immortal Demon passage, for the Immortal Demon War to reignite.

But what if the Immortal Demon passage expands?

Under the expectant yet fearful gaze of everyone, the end of the world trembled even more fiercely, and the dark area that originally appeared like a black line was actually expanding little by little.

With the infinite elongation of the black line and the continuous expansion of the dark area, the Immortal Demon passage at the center of this region was also continuously expanding.

Standing in a faraway place, just gazing from such a distance, it was like a gigantic black eye was slowly opening at the edge of the sky.

The elongation and expansion of the dark region resembled the opening eyelids, with the central Immortal Demon passage akin to the pupil of the eye, constantly expanding as the eye opens.

Everyone watched the continually swelling Immortal Demon passage, their eyes filled with shock.

As the Immortal Demon passage kept expanding, would that not mean the Immortal Realm and the Demon World would become thoroughly connected?

Would the two realms of immortals and demons completely fuse into one?

That would be too exaggerated.

Amongst the legions, amidst the shock, some people were delighted, some were puzzled, and some were terrified.

"The Demon Race has retreated into the Demon World, surely guarding the entrance of the Immortal Demon passage, preventing us from killing our way through. Even though we have the advantage, incrementally crossing over, we surely won't be able to withstand their slaughter. It's very difficult for us to completely invade the Demon World. Moreover, we also have to guard against the same thing happening like last time. But if the Immortal Demon passage expands indefinitely, then the Demon World will no longer be able to defend!"

"Yes, if the Immortal Demon Passage were like before, we truly wouldn't be able to launch a sudden attack through it. But if it expands, the battle line could be extended indefinitely. They wouldn't be able to heavily defend it, and we could choose to breakthrough from anywhere. This would be a huge advantage for us!"

"If the Immortal Demon Passage were to expand infinitely, and the two realms became directly connected, without any obstructions, what could the Demon World use to stop the grand army of our Immortal Realm? We could completely crush the Demon Race's large army in one fell swoop and occupy the entire Demon World!"

"This turn of events is so opportune, could it really not be the help of the Heavenly Dao?"

"Don't oversimplify things. Even though we currently have the upper hand, it doesn't mean the Demon Race has no power to resist. Pushed to a life-or-death situation, the Demon Emperor won't stand idly by. By that time, who knows what will happen."

"That's also true, as long as the Saints are not obliterated, the Demon Race will not be fully eradicated."

"All you're thinking about is the confrontation between Immortals and Demons. Have you not considered how this change came about, who facilitated it, and why it happened at such a coincidental time?"

"It's impossible that this was done by the Immortal Emperor. If the Immortal Emperor had this ability, he would have found a way to close the Immortal Demon Passage directly, keeping all the Demons within the Demon World, or cut off their retreat and then annihilate them in the Immortal Realm."

"That's true, if not the Immortal Emperor, could it be the Demon Emperor?"

"The Demon Emperor is even less likely. Now that the Demon Race is at a disadvantage, it's easiest for them to defend the Immortal Demon Passage. Once the two realms are connected, the first ones to suffer the consequences would be them."

"It's neither the Saints of the Immortal Realm nor the Saints of the Demon World, so who could it be? Who has such immense power to control the overlapping of planes?"

"You all make it sound so mysterious. I feel like this just might be a coincidence. After all, if Saints can't do it, who could pull off something this grand? And if it was indeed artificial, what would be the purpose behind it?"

All the soldiers, as well as many high-ranking officers of the Immortal Realm's legions, were in a flurry of discussion, voicing their own opinions.

Shepherd Heavenly Monarch floated in mid-air, with the Seven-colored Immortal Monarch and others standing beside him, their expressions equally grave.

Shepherd Heavenly Monarch spoke in a heavy tone: "Judging by this situation, the Immortal Demon Passage will continue to expand until the two realms are completely connected, with no boundaries in sight. Although this seems beneficial for us, the timing is just too coincidental."

Seven-colored Immortal Monarch said gravely: "Indeed, the timing of these events is too convenient. The Demon Race has just retreated when this suddenly happens, as if someone does not wish for this war to come to a stop because of this."

Shepherd Heavenly Monarch furrowed his brows, his tone filled with worry: "Although the last great war drove the Demon Race back to the Demon World and caused them countless deaths and injuries, our own losses were also very substantial. They need time to recuperate and recover, and we need time to regain our combat power. If the barrier between the two realms disappears, then the war can only continue, and I fear that the number of deaths and injuries will increase by who knows how many times."

Qingluan Immortal Monarch also had an unavoidable look of doubt and concern in his eyes: "If the overlapping of planes is man-made, then who could it be?"

People looked at each other, with no one raising any topics of impossibility.

Who knew of the Demon Race's existence before the overlapping of planes?

Since a Demon Race beyond our recognition exists, the emergence of another unknown force is not something unacceptable.

But if this really does involve a third-party force, that would complicate matters.

Shepherd Heavenly Monarch turned to look at Seven-colored Immortal Monarch: "This issue is too significant, I fear that we are unable to decide what to do next. I think it's best to ask for the Immortal Emperor's instructions."

Seven-colored Immortal Monarch was silent for two seconds before finally nodding: "Yes."

From his Spatial Ring, Shepherd Heavenly Monarch retrieved a Golden Token. On the Token was a single character.

Emperor!

Shepherd Heavenly Monarch channeled his spiritual power into the Golden Token. Suddenly a Golden Light burst forth, turning the Token into a golden mirror of light.