The Earth quaked.
The skies rumbled.
And the air—once thick with tension—now crackled with war.
From every direction, spiritual lights roared as cultivators clashed midair, blades meeting spells, talismans flaring like stars falling in reverse.
The watchers—disciples, rogue cultivators, neutral sect elders, even hidden clan spies—had long since retreated to a safe distance beyond the battlefield's edge.
But even from there, they could hardly believe what they were seeing.
"…It's really happening," someone muttered. "The Bai, Li, and Zhao Clans… they've actually gone to war."
"A War among the Desolate Heaven Empire's three strongest clans…" another said grimly.
"Once this starts, there's no going back."
"No kidding. Just look at them! That Li Clan elder—he just used a Heaven-Grade Technique! I've only heard about it from my parents!"
"Bai Clan isn't backing down either. Their Nine Shadows Flowing Light Sword Technique instantly took down more than 5 Zhao Clan Members!"
