It seemed that after absorbing enough True Qi, the Grand Elder of the Huangfu Family suddenly injected his True Qi into the Black Dragon Banner, causing the black dragon on the flag to soar and transform into a thousand-foot giant, roaring earth-shatteringly.

Boom!

Under the control of the Grand Elder of the Huangfu Family, the black dragon thundered forth aggressively, sweeping towards Ling Chen and the others.

Feeling an exceptionally strong wave emanating from the black dragon, Ling Chen’s expression turned extremely solemn. This was a move that concentrated the power of three Saints; its force was undoubtedly several times stronger than the previous attacks.

Ling Chen flicked his wrist, elevating his sword speed to the extreme, first with a lightning-quick thrust, the sword tip precisely striking the black dragon’s forehead. Then, his move suddenly shifted from offense to defense, forming a crimson sword body to block in front of him.

The earlier sword strike hit the black dragon’s vulnerable spot perfectly, greatly diminishing its momentum. But in the next instant, the black dragon still pressed forward with unstoppable force, crashing into the three of them.

Boom!

The crimson sword body only held up for an instant before shattering, and the defensive measures set by Elder Xunlong and Lin Wan quickly fell apart as well.

The three were thrown back consecutively, with Ling Chen bearing the brunt of the impact. His Protective True Qi was shattered, and the terrifying force swiftly invaded his internal organs, causing significant damage. Immediately, blood began seeping from the corners of Ling Chen’s mouth.

Seeing this scene, a cold smile appeared on the Grand Elder of the Huangfu Family’s face. With a wave of his hand, the black dragon abruptly changed course, spinning in mid-air and charging toward Ling Chen!

"You brat, die!"

The gray-robed elder’s eyes suddenly filled with murderous intent, and his face showed a gleeful expression. The power of the Black Dragon Banner was enough to kill a Saint; even a Saint Body couldn’t possibly withstand it, let alone Ling Chen, who hadn’t yet become a Saint.

"Damn it!"

Watching the majestic black dragon sweep towards him, Ling Chen felt his body unable to react as swiftly as his thoughts, only able to watch as the dragon approached, sensing danger through every pore.

If this black dragon hit him, he would surely be seriously injured in an instant!

At that moment, a slender black shadow suddenly appeared in front of Ling Chen from nowhere, taking off the hood to reveal a delicate face, with a golden pattern flashing on her forehead, revealing a golden vertical eye that abruptly opened.

Once the golden vertical eye appeared, an overwhelming ancient pressure was released from the black-robed person, forming a golden vortex in front of her, twisting the void of the real world.

Boom!

The black dragon crashed into the golden vortex, and under shocked gazes, its massive body was gradually swallowed by the vortex. Due to the dragon’s immense speed, it was completely consumed in the blink of an eye.

After the black dragon was swallowed whole, the golden vortex also dissipated, and silence fell over the sky.

Everyone, including the Grand Elder of the Huangfu Family, the gray-robed elder, and the God-catchers, stared in slack-jawed disbelief at the scene, unable to utter a word.

They painstakingly controlled the Black Dragon Banner for such a lethal strike, only for the black-robed maiden to swallow it whole? How is this possible?

Splat!

Having swallowed the black dragon whole, the black-robed maiden abruptly spat a mouthful of blood, her face turning pale.

"Xiao Yin!"

Ling Chen finally saw the side profile of the black-robed maiden, his face changing dramatically as he rushed forward to support her.

He didn’t expect this black-robed maiden to be Ling Yin.

However, upon second thought, Ling Chen understood. Since the black-robed elder was the Heavenly Eye Ancestor, it made sense for Ling Yin to be by his side.

He had been too careless not to realize this earlier.

"I’m alright, Brother Ling Chen, I just need two days’ rest."

Ling Yin shook her head, relieved to see Ling Chen was mostly unscathed. Her beautiful eyes then flashed coldly, "Fortunately they didn’t do much to you, or they’d be doomed. As for the damn Huangfu Family, I’ll wipe them out completely."

"Such arrogance!"

Hearing this, a chill surged in the Grand Elder of the Huangfu Family’s eyes. Her words were too brazen, and the girl spouting threats to annihilate his entire Huangfu Family seemed to harbor great animosity, igniting a killing intent within his heart.

Stowing the dimmed Black Dragon Banner, the Grand Elder of the Huangfu Family suddenly urged his True Qi again and charged forward, murderous intent locking onto Ling Yin.

Likewise, the gray-robed elder and the God-catchers followed the Grand Elder’s lead, attacking Ling Yin and Ling Chen mercilessly.

"Insolent wretches, dare harm my granddaughter, seeking death!"

Yet, just as Ling Chen and Ling Yin came under siege, a deafening roar erupted in the void, and suddenly, without warning, Heavenly Eye Ancestor appeared in front of them.

His face was dark, glancing at the injured Ling Yin, fury surged in his eyes. Promptly, the silver vertical eye on his forehead split open, his middle finger pressing against the central spot on his brow. Next, a terrifying purple-black beam shot forth, tearing through the void, piercing directly out.

"No!"

Seeing the incoming purple-black beam, the Grand Elder of the Huangfu Family’s face changed dramatically, yet he was too late to react as the beam bore into his chest.

The Grand Elder of the Huangfu Family, possessing Saint Realm Second Layer strength, fell instantly!

But it wasn’t over. The Heavenly Eye Ancestor’s fury hadn’t yet dissipated; his gaze shifted, the silver vertical eye pulsed rapidly. Two terrifying purple-black beams then shot separately toward the gray-robed elder and the God-catchers!