Wang Zhan’s expression instantly turned ugly. Immediately, he swiftly revealed the Deep Fire Blade in his hand, viciously colliding it with the giant hand from the darkness. A Fire Dragon directly slammed into the dark giant hand. For a moment, the entire area became much brighter, and Wang Zhan also got a clear look at the big guy in front of him.

Jiang Yin, who was nearby, suddenly exclaimed, "This is the Dark Priest, one of the four Priests! We must be careful."

However, Jiang Yin was already entangled by the Light Priest at this moment, so there was no chance for him to aid Wang Zhan. All he could do was give Wang Zhan some warnings, hoping Wang Zhan could deal with the Dark Priest on his own. The Light Priest beside them coldly glanced at Jiang Yin, who was standing in front of him, and then said word by word, "If I were you, I’d worry about my own situation first. Although that ancient zither in your hands is quite strange, the power gap between us is still vast. Do you really think you can surpass me with just an ancient zither?"

Jiang Yin squinted slightly, his gaze filled with frost, but his peripheral vision remained fixed on Wang Zhan. If something unexpected happens to Wang Zhan, I can’t just stand idly by, he thought. Even if it means injuring myself, I’ll have to intervene.

The Light Priest’s master had long seen through Jiang Yin’s thoughts. The master clenched his fists, and instantly, numerous beams of light converged into the Light Priest’s hands. Jiang Yin didn’t hesitate. He quickly presented the ancient zither in his hands and plucked the strings once more. As the zither music resounded, several Spirit Beasts materialized in the sky and then rushed toward the nearby Light Priest.

With a deafening roar, the light beams from the Light Priest’s hands collided with the Spirit Beasts. After a brief clash, those Spirit Beasts disintegrated into powder. The brief exchange was enough to determine who was stronger and who was weaker! Meanwhile, a confident smile spread across the Light Priest’s face. He looked at Jiang Yin again and said, "I’ve told you before, how could lowly humans possibly be our opponents? If you’re so eager to die, then don’t blame me for being impolite."

The next second, the Light Priest raised his hand again, and a massive beam of light slammed down in front of Jiang Yin. Yet, there wasn’t a trace of fear on Jiang Yin’s face. Each time he plucked the strings, the silhouette of a Spirit Beast emerged. These silhouettes quickly engaged the light beam, and after a brief contact, the beam seemed to gradually weaken. Jiang Yin looked at the Light Priest defiantly and then charged toward him, clearly not intending to give him any chance to recover.

The Light Priest didn’t dare to be careless. After all, he could see that among those present, only Jiang Yin was relatively strong. So, as long as he could suppress Jiang Yin, there would naturally be no need to worry about anything else, and the battlefield would be under their control.

As the two began to fight, Wang Zhan didn’t hesitate. He glanced at Han Junxiong beside him and said, "Focus on protecting yourself first. Leave this side to me." As he spoke, Wang Zhan raised the Deep Fire Blade in his hand and quickly clashed with the Dark Priest. Although the Dark Priest was also on the verge of reaching the realm of a Tribal Patriarch, his strength was still terrifying. Moreover, a Thunder Priest was also nearby, watching intently, so Wang Zhan naturally dared not underestimate the situation. Fortunately, Han Junxiong was not yet completely drained at this moment and still possessed some combat power, so protecting himself wouldn’t be too difficult.

Wang Zhan raised the Deep Fire Blade in his hand and roared, "Fatal One Slash!"

Previously, their main concern regarding the Dark Priest was the overwhelming darkness of their surroundings, which enhanced the Dark Priest’s abilities. But now, things had changed. With the appearance of the Fire Dragons, the surrounding space gradually brightened, so dealing with this Dark Priest wouldn’t be as difficult for Wang Zhan. However, due to the power gap between Wang Zhan and the Dark Priest, defeating the Dark Priest would naturally require specific tactics. If he couldn’t end the fight quickly, it would only lead to greater trouble for them. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Following a loud bang from their exchange in the sky, Jiang Yin’s aura suddenly diminished, and he staggered back several steps. The Light Priest was in no better condition; faint bloody light emanated from his body, showing he too was pushed to his limits. On the battlefield, the outcomes of the other engagements had been decided. Only the battle between Wang Zhan and the Dark Priest remained unresolved, with the two still locked in a fierce struggle.

Narrowing his eyes at his adversary, Wang Zhan quickly threw his Deep Fire Blade and shouted, "Nine Heavens Black Tortoise Formation!" Immediately, numerous Fire Dragons soared into the sky, quickly encircling the Dark Priest and trapping him within a prison of flames.

The Dark Priest’s expression changed drastically; he desperately wanted to escape. After all, he could sense the terrifying nature of this formation. Being trapped within it would undoubtedly diminish his combat abilities. Moreover, without the advantage of darkness to enhance his power, confronting Wang Zhan head-on would not be easy. Cold sweat dripped relentlessly from the Dark Priest’s forehead. He clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and snarled, "If you’re seeking death, then I shall grant your wish!"

As he spoke, the Dark Priest sat down on the ground and began chanting an incantation. Suddenly, a massive, ghostly face appeared in the sky. Waves of energy gradually converged above the mouth of this apparition. The Dark Priest looked at Wang Zhan with a sinister gaze and said, "It’s been many years since anyone forced me to use such a technique. I have to admit, you brat, you have some skill. However, since you chose to be my enemy, you should have anticipated this outcome."

"Now, die!"

With that, the ghostly face in the sky spat out a beam of black light. To be precise, it wasn’t light, but rather a dense fog that had gradually condensed. Wang Zhan dared not be careless. He quickly brandished his Deep Fire Blade, and his Fire Deity Armor materialized around him. Yet, even with the aid of these divine weapons and tools, the power gap between him and the Dark Priest remained as vast as a chasm. Squinting, Wang Zhan fiercely swung his clenched fist forward. A giant Fire Dragon shot out and slammed into the black fog. The entire space trembled violently from the collision. Nearby, Han Junxiong and Jiang Yin both turned their gazes toward Wang Zhan’s position.

With a loud bang, Wang Zhan was sent flying, his face turning deathly pale. Meanwhile, the Dark Priest slowly rose to his feet. He advanced step by step towards Wang Zhan and said calmly, "I told you. Since you pushed me this far, you should have been prepared for the consequences." As he spoke, he raised his hand and swung it forcefully at Wang Zhan.

Wang Zhan’s expression changed, not out of fear, but with a hint of confidence. In the next moment, a black bead appeared in Wang Zhan’s hand. A cold sneer touched his lips as he tossed the black bead directly at the Dark Priest. The Dark Priest didn’t react in time, though he could sense the immense energy contained within the black bead. It was too late to dodge. The black bead exploded, and a massive shockwave of energy rippled outward from its center. Before the Dark Priest could retreat, excruciating pain erupted from his chest, and he was sent flying backward.

The Light Priest and Jiang Yin, standing nearby, stared with wide eyes. They could feel how terrifying the energy contained within that black bead was—a power that even they wouldn’t dare to touch lightly. But how could Wang Zhan possibly possess such a fearsome item? they wondered.

Wang Zhan stretched lazily and picked up his Deep Fire Blade from the ground. He then sauntered over to the injured Dark Priest and said nonchalantly, "Your strength is impressive, but aren’t you a bit too arrogant? You have your trump card, but did it ever occur to you that others might have theirs as well?"

"It seems you’ve been isolated for too long, so your brain has gotten rusty, huh?"

The Dark Priest was at the end of his rope; he had no strength left to even stand. He didn’t dare to confront Wang Zhan head-on. In his current broken state, even the injured Han Junxiong could easily kill him, let alone Wang Zhan, who was still at full combat strength. Step by step, Wang Zhan walked over to the Dark Priest. He grabbed the Dark Priest by the throat, raised his Deep Fire Blade, and brought it down in a swift slash. Before the Dark Priest could react, he was incinerated into flying ash.

Standing nearby, the expressions of the Thunder Priest and the distant Light Priest also turned grim. Although the four Priests jointly managed this palace, their relationships weren’t harmonious. Each had their own agenda, and they mutually constrained one another. Therefore, Wang Zhan eliminating the Dark Priest didn’t significantly impact the others.