Inside the private chamber, a profound silence reigned.
Qi Yun sat cross-legged before the Profound Black Banner, eyes slightly closed, his presence receding into an unfathomable void.
A moment later, Qi Yun's eyes opened slightly, a cold glint flashing within them.
With a wave of his hand, nine drops of Heart Essence Blood flew into the air, forming nine tadpole-like Secret Demon Seals.
The seals, as crimson as if they were alive, flew toward the Human Emperor Banner on their own and branded themselves onto its staff. The banner immediately let out a low moan, its spectral glow intensifying.
"Activate."
With that single True Word, the Array Map already etched into the chamber floor suddenly lit up.
An indentation at its center perfectly matched the spot where the Human Emperor Banner stood.
Everything was ready.
Qi Yun extended two fingers and pointed at the Profound Ice sealing Xuan Ping Master.
CRACK…
