Hah! Hah! As the cloud supervisor's voice fell, the disciples of the Cloud Lake Sect, already surrounding the Mittel family like an impregnable wall, surged forth like a tiger descending from the mountains, wielding sharp sword attacks that poured over the vast manor in a relentless wave. The sudden burst of combat cries caused the spectators nearby to pale. "Kill!" As the Cloud Lake disciples surged forward in a tidal wave toward the Mittel family, a clear, cool command rang out. Instantly, throughout the manor, the sound of bows drawing back filled the air. Then, countless arrows tore through the air, forming a rain of projectiles that enveloped the surging white tide. The arrow barrage slightly checked the Cloud Lake forces, but as countless bright qi spheres rose up, the arrows' effectiveness diminished. Seizing this momentum, the white tide advanced closer and closer to the manor, even reaching near several of its outer walls. Some of the faster disciples had already drawn within striking distance. Pfft! Pfft! However, as Yunlan Sect's assault approached within a hundred meters of the manor, an unexpectedly deep, resonant bowstring sound suddenly erupted, followed by a surge of blood-red arrow shafts that violently burst forth from within the manor! These blood-red arrow showers differed markedly from the earlier ordinary ones—evident in the sound they made as they sliced through the air—and upon striking Yunlan Sect disciples, the defensive qi swirling around their bodies offered little resistance. In fact, due to their immense force, the arrows often pierced one disciple, then continued their momentum to also penetrate the disciple standing behind. The sheer destructive power of these arrows left the onlookers at a distance trembling with fear. Blood-red arrows shot forth, leaving faint traces in the sky. With each arrow's flight, numerous disciples of the Yunlan Sect collapsed, powerless, to the ground. Clearly, the Miter family, as the leading family among the three great families of the Gamma Empire, was no mere soft target—despite the strength of the Yunlan Sect, it would be impossible to eliminate the Miter family without bloodshed. "Just as Mitel Teng's voice had finished, two figures suddenly darted out from among the ranks of Yunlan Sect's main force, finally vibrating their trailing wings and hovering at a distance not far from Mitel Teng. 'Yun Fu? Yun Xu? I didn't expect even you both to have come!' Seeing these two unexpected arrivals, Mitel Teng's heart immediately sank. These two were also senior elders of Yunlan Sect—though not as powerful as Yun Du's two colleagues, they were still strong warriors at the Duke King level. Clearly, Yunlan Sect had truly committed itself to countering the Mitel family. 'The Master has reached the limit of his patience with your family, so don't blame us. I'm merely carrying out orders,' the two seemed familiar with Mitel Teng, and their calm words carried a subtle note of resignation. Miter Teng's face was stern, his gaze fixed toward Hai Bo Dong. Between Yun Fu and Yun Shua, who had now drawn close to the latter, the combined strength of the three was so powerful that even at a distance, it disrupted the flow of his ki, making it clear that a Battle Emperor truly surpassed a Battle King. "Be careful—these two I'll handle. Just focus on yourself!" Though Miter Teng was deeply concerned for Hai Bo Dong, the latter's steady voice had already reached him. Hearing this, Miter Teng set aside his worries, turned his attention to his opponent, and with a flip of his hand, a powerful surge of ki erupted from within him. Though not as commanding as Hai Bo Dong's, the strength was far from negligible. "I'm sorry!" Feeling the surge of energy emanating from the east, Yun Fu and his companion could no longer afford to delay. They called out to Mitel Tengshan and, with a powerful flap of their wings, instantly transformed into shadows, rushing straight toward him. As the sunlight dimmed, Mitel Tengshan felt a surge of boldness—something he hadn’t experienced in many years—and laughed aloud, exclaiming, “Then, even if my Mitel family must face ruin, I shall make the Yunlan Sect pay dearly!” With those words, Mitel Tengshan raised his dual aura wings, stepping forward with unwavering courage under the watchful eyes of countless onlookers. In an instant, a thunderous explosion of energy erupted across the sky of Gamma Holy City! At that very moment, the entire capital turned its gaze toward this grand clash of titans—the outcome of this battle would determine the very survival of the Mitel family. While the Mitel family and Yunlan Sect engaged in a life-or-death struggle, several areas of the Imperial Capital remained silent. That night, the tall, graceful woman wearing a purple-and-gold phoenix crown was none other than Princess Yao Ye, a member of the imperial family with whom Xiao Yan had once shared a few encounters. "Grandfather, as you well know, Yunlan Sect's actions over the past years have revealed a great deal of ambition. If we unite with the Pharmaceutical Guild and the three major families, we might still stand a chance against them. But if we simply watch as Yunlan Sect systematically eliminates each of them one by one, then eventually, our imperial family may well suffer the same fate!" At this moment, the female emperor of Gamma, who had now begun to gradually assume control of the entire empire, furrowed her delicate brows, speaking with evident anxiety. Faced with Tianye's sharp and incisive words, Jia, the elder, remained silent. That mountain of clouds had always pressed heavily upon his heart. He knew well that, with the old man's strength, should he decide to strike, it would not be difficult—indeed, should Jia fall, the royal family would lose its protection, and then, the challenges they would face would surely grow far greater. Thus, even at this crucial moment, he still found it hard to make a decisive move. "Ah, let us just wait a moment..." After a long silence, Jia sighed softly, waved his hand, and gazed at the sky with a shifting expression, where vibrant energy fireworks were erupting. Seeing Jia still so hesitant and indecisive, Tianye's bright eyes flickered with a touch of weariness and disappointment. She lifted her gaze toward the direction of the Mitel family, silently praying that this foremost family among the three imperial houses would somehow survive the onslaught of Yunlan Sect's forces. … The Grand Pharmaceutical Guild, on a rooftop, an elder dressed in a pharmaceutical robe gazed intently at the location where energy surged throughout the city, his fists clenched and then unclenched, reflecting his inner restlessness. "President Fama..." A slightly older elder, also wearing a pharmaceutical robe, broke the silence, speaking softly. Fama, once closely connected to Xiao Yan, still led the Grand Pharmaceutical Guild of Jima Empire three years later. "Wait a moment..." Fama shook his head gently, his voice hoarse. "Ah..." Hearing this, the elder behind him only sighed lightly. Nalan Jie's face remained tightly set, and it wasn't until after a long pause that he managed to utter a single word. Regarding the massive Yunlan Sect, he too dared not provoke it—though Nalan Yanran was also a member of the sect, not only had Yun Yun been confined, but Yanran herself had entered the so-called "Life-and-Death Gate," with no word from her for three years, her fate—whether alive or dead—now entirely unknown to him. "Ah, I hope that in the future, Yunlan Sect will grant my family leniency on Yanran's behalf," Nalan Shi sighed, murmuring it silently to himself. Yet, by then, he feared the dignity of his family would be utterly erased. At this moment, they could only place their hopes in miracles. As long as the Mitter family managed to weather the storm, capitalizing on this victory, it would surely embolden the various powers to begin serious negotiations. Just as the clash between the Mitter family and Yunlan Sect was intensifying, at a distance of over a hundred miles from the sacred city of Jima, a group of fifteen colossal flying beasts surged across the sky, streaking like stars in pursuit of the moon. A force so formidable that it would shake the very foundations of the entire Jima Empire was on its way!