The Xingyin Pavilion has never been on such high alert in recent years—today marks precisely the day specified in the "Minhe Alliance's" war edict. Though it remains unclear why the Minhe Alliance has made such a grand entrance this time, one thing is certain: the Xingyin Pavilion cannot afford to appear hesitant before so many witnesses. The gathering of the Minhe Alliance's elite forces at the Xingyin Pavilion has already been widely publicized, drawing a steady stream of visitors even just a few days ago. Everyone knows that the years of friction have solidified the bitter rivalry between the Minhe Alliance and the Xingyin Pavilion. After years of sustained pressure, their sudden move promises to unfold a truly spectacular confrontation—one that no one can afford to miss. As for those who had come in response to the wind, arriving with merely a spectator's mindset, the Xingyin Pavilion had neither expelled them nor treated them with coldness—instead, it granted them a designated space. At the same time, it dispatched its elite warriors to enforce a strict siege, ensuring that any slight deviation from the norm would be met with immediate execution. Under the collective anticipation of the crowd, the day set forth on the war scroll finally arrived. Now, on this square, figures stand firmly and densely, powerful energies rising in waves, spreading throughout the sky. Anyone can clearly see that Starfall Pavilion has truly become a veritable dragon's den and tiger's lair—now all that remains is for the strong members of the "Minghe Alliance" to arrive. At the center of the square, Master Yao stands with his hands behind his back, his gaze calm. Behind him are Cai Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and several guest senior elders of Starfall Pavilion—this assembly is already enough to draw admiration from the onlookers. "Regarding the intelligence concerning the Minghe Alliance's current operation, we have received very little. In fact, even some of their senior elders seem uncertain as to why they have taken this initiative..." Cai Lin suddenly remarked, glancing toward the entrance of the Star Realm. "Hmm." Master Yao nodded slightly. With such a short timeframe, it was indeed difficult to gather such confidential information. "The Stellar Realm has now entered the highest state of alert; even some less powerful disciples have been relocated, and most of the elders have been summoned back." Cailein spoke softly, "Everything is ready—we're just waiting for the members of the Yinhe Alliance to arrive." Yao Elder nodded again, just as he was about to speak, his gaze suddenly sharpened, fixed on the entrance of the Stellar Realm. "They've arrived..." Hearing Yao Elder's words, every person present felt a sudden tightening in their chests, their eyes instantly drawn toward the entrance of the Stellar Realm. There, space slowly tore open, revealing a vast rift, through which a surging wave of profound cold surged like a fierce, malevolent beast, forcefully flooding the realm. Faint, chilling laughter echoed throughout—like thunder—filling the space. "Yao Chen! It's been many years since we last saw you. How have you been?" With the thunderous roar echoing throughout the space, a great number of figures flowed through the spatial rift, one after another, transforming into streaks of light that swiftly materialized above the plaza within just a few flashes. As these figures entered the Stellar Realm, the inner ki of every Elder of the Starfall Pavilion began to subtly circulate, their eyes filled with alertness. Master Yao slowly raised his gaze, fixing his attention on the foremost figure among the group. There, a figure clad in dark gray robes stood motionless in the air, with long gray hair and a face remarkably smooth and pale—free from any visible wrinkles. Were it not for the pair of eyes glowing with a blue hue that radiated an unmistakable sense of age, one might have easily mistaken him for a venerable elder of several hundred years. This figure in gray robes appeared quite ordinary at first glance, even his inner aura seemed no different from that of a common person. Overall, he was unremarkable—yet everyone knew that someone who stood in this position could not be anything ordinary. "Master Tianming, the ancient immortal beast—I didn't expect you to still be alive." The elderly doctor's gaze lingered on the figure in gray robes, and with a gentle smile, he said softly. "Hmm. Even someone whose body has been reduced to mere spirit can be revived—how could I, an old man, easily meet my end?" Hearing this, the figure in gray robes smiled in return, his voice calm and steady. The Yeold lifted his eyelid, paying no attention to the heavenly immortal old demon, and instead glanced at the large group of people behind him. The "Minghe Alliance" had clearly sent out its entire force—there were at least a hundred present. Among these, nearly half of the strongest were at the Dou Zun level. With this阵容, combined with the heavenly immortal old demon's advanced half-Immortal status, the force was truly formidable. Yet, despite this impressive strength, it still seemed insufficient to completely eliminate the Xingyin Pavilion. Over the years, the Xingyin Pavilion has grown significantly, and its number of strong cultivators now rivals that of the Minghe Alliance. Moreover, while the heavenly immortal old demon stood at the advanced half-Immortal level, the Yeold himself was equally matched in that same tier. "Over the years, the Xingyun Pavilion and the Yinhe Alliance have grown increasingly at odds. Eventually, I've had to step in. Master Yaochen, considering our past acquaintance, if your Xingyun Pavilion withdraws beyond a thousand li from the Yinhe Alliance's territory, and commits to no further disputes with them in the future, then today, the Yinhe Alliance shall likewise withdraw." The calm voice of the Tianming elder resonated from above, yet it caused several senior monks of the Xingyun Pavilion to subtly shift in their postures. "Dreaming of the impossible!" Ci Lin said coldly. Withdrawing beyond a thousand li? That would shrink the Xingyun Pavilion's territory nearly in half. And agreeing to never again challenge the Yinhe Alliance? That would be a complete surrender. If they agreed, how would the Xingyun Pavilion maintain its standing in Zhongzhou in the future? "These people are clearly making a direct challenge," Xiao Yixian said, her brows slightly furrowed. The Yinhe Alliance must be well aware that they would never accept such terms. Master Yao's gaze remained calm and steady upon Tian Ming, the elder demon, who in turn wore a cold smile, fixing his eyes on the former without the slightest sign of retreat. The other strong contenders surrounding the peaks dared not emit a single sound, clearly indicating that the Minghe Alliance had made up its mind to go to war with the Xingyin Pavilion. As the elder's hand swept down, powerful surges of energy erupted around the mountain peaks, streams of qi beams bursting forth and converging in the sky, finally blossoming into a grand array that completely enveloped the sky-bound elder, Tian Ming, and others. Witnessing this sudden development, the people on the surrounding peaks were all slightly startled—clearly, the Xing Yun Pavilion had been well-prepared, and this splendid spectacle was finally about to unfold. "Yao Chen, it seems you truly don't cry until the coffin is delivered!" Tian Ming, gazing at the descending qi screens from the heavens, slowly formed a cold, sharp smile, then turned his gaze to the elder, saying, "With the strength of my Ming He Alliance, it's indeed difficult to bring down your Xing Yun Pavilion. But if I don't have absolute confidence, would I be foolish enough to voluntarily commit myself to this trap?" Upon hearing this, the elders exchanged slightly furrowed brows. "Both of you, step forward!" "Seeing this, the Heavenly Yin elder chuckled strangely and then roared. "Shhh!" As soon as the elder spoke, the space beside him began to slowly ripple under everyone's gaze, and then a spatial rift was suddenly torn open. With the rift forming, two powerful streams of cold, overwhelming energy surged forth like tides. Sensing the familiar essences of those two streams, the Yeold's expression gradually darkened, and he fixed his gaze steadily on the rift, his voice growing somber. "The Spirit Palace—indeed, you've been involved all along!" "Hah! Hah! Ye Dian, I've long predicted that your Star-Perishing Pavilion would eventually be reduced to ruins. Yet you must be grateful that you arrived two years late!" Thick black mist poured out of the rift, and two figures slowly emerged under the watchful eyes of all present, accompanied by a cold, resonant laugh. "Bone Ghost!" Hearing that strange laugh, the herbal elder’s eyes also flashed with a cold intensity. Above, the black mist surged and gradually dispersed, revealing two figures under everyone’s gaze. The elder figure, resembling a skeleton, was none other than Bone You, the second Heaven Sovereign of the Spirit Palace, whom they had first encountered in the Primordial Ancient Domain. Behind him stood another figure, though less powerful in aura, yet equally possessing the rank of half-Saint—only a junior half-Saint. Two half-Saints! With the ancient immortal demon elder, that made a total of three. Such a lineup immediately caused several people to take in a sharp breath, and some elders of the Star Ruin Pavilion were visibly pale. "Drug Chen," the ancient immortal demon elder smiled with an eerie expression, her voice solemn and cold, "now, do you still need to consider my proposed conditions?" The herbal elder’s face grew stern, and his hand in his sleeve gradually tightened. "Master Yao, surrendering is useless. With the tactics of the Spirit Pavilion and the Underworld River Alliance, they won't allow us to continue existing." Color-Ling's cheeks were cold, her eyes flashing with icy intensity. "Right now, besides fighting to the very end, we have no other choice." The stronger members of the Star-Devastating Pavilion were gazing at Master Yao, awaiting his decision. "Hmph..." Master Yao exhaled softly. After a moment, he nodded slightly—this very point he fully understood. "Then, if that's the case... we shall fight them to the very end!" By the end of his words, a fierce determination had taken hold on his face.