After the karmic thread snapped, Wei Yuan’s primordial spirit returned to its normal state, and he could no longer perceive the distinction between the real and the illusory in the world around him.

In the Great Realm, the Red Lotus Bodhi had ceased its swaying and appeared somewhat wilted. It would seem that dispelling this type of hostile karma had taken a toll on it as well.

Silence temporarily fell upon the three of them, though the atmosphere remained heavy and foreboding. It seemed that the monster’s assault had been temporarily thwarted, but it still refused to give up and was lying in wait nearby.

During this time, Wei Yuan felt another two unusual sensations. It felt like the shadow monster was attempting to lock onto him, but failed both times for some inexplicable reason.

Seizing this opening, Wei Yuan commanded through his fortune, “All units, battle formations! Breach the walls and enter the palace!”

Inside the side hall, Ji Liuli’s Devil Suppressing Nine Level Pagoda flickered in and out of view, never letting its guard down for a moment. The monster seemed to be existing in a special...