Chapter 927: Five Heavenly Sovereigns' Setback

After breaking through the Heavenly Venerables' obstructions, the Sky-Patrolling Arrow's giant net instantly transformed back into nearly ten thousand slender, silvery-white arrows. They then swiftly flew towards the various regions of the Five Elders Association.

Although many cultivators from the Five Elders Association attempted to intervene and block them, the sheer number of these Sky-Patrolling Arrows was overwhelming. Moreover, each arrow possessed power almost equivalent to a Dao Integration strike. The attack was so sudden that even Dao Integration cultivators from the Five Elders Association would find it challenging to intercept them. Consequently, these ten thousand Sky-Patrolling Arrows, like scattered fireworks, formed countless different trajectories and descended upon the lands of the Five Elders Association.

"Rumble!"

Even through the Heavenly Profound Mirror, Li Fan could feel the immense tremors emanating from afar. However, the giant net of Sky-Patrolling Arrows, which the Myriad Immortal Alliance had launched at the cost of all thirty-three Immortal Elects' lives, was certainly not just for a simple bombardment.

After a brief silence, from every point where a Sky-Patrolling Arrow had struck the ground, thousands of silver threads suddenly burst forth. They formed enormous cocoons of light, wide at the bottom and narrow at the top, resembling strange pincers, deeply rooted into the depths of the earth. From the very top of these light cocoons, extremely thin threads simultaneously shot out towards the location of the Myriad Immortal Alliance. In an instant, they spanned millions of miles, nearly ten thousand fine threads converging at a single point within the Myriad Immortal Alliance's territory!

These changes occurred in the blink of an eye; even the five Heavenly Venerable manifestations in the sky had not yet fully shattered. Li Fan watched this scene in the Heavenly Profound Mirror, and even with his experience of multiple reincarnations, he had no idea what the Myriad Immortal Alliance was trying to achieve. However, a faint ominous premonition began to surface in his spiritual senses.

Under the gaze of countless onlookers, it was as if a colossal giant, standing between heaven and earth, was forcefully pulling from the Myriad Immortal Alliance's side. A tremendous roar erupted once more. The tens of thousands of light cocoons, deeply embedded in the depths of the Five Elders Association's land, acted like tough ropes. They seemed to be pulling something, twisting it towards the Myriad Immortal Alliance's location. The constant rumbling suggested that a major change was occurring between heaven and earth.

The five rays of light, still confronting the remaining Heavenly Venerable manifestations, also seemed to grow more urgent. Strangely, however, their attacks inexplicably weakened instead. This allowed the Heavenly Venerable manifestations, which had been on the verge of collapsing at any moment, to surprisingly endure for a longer time.

Li Fan's unease intensified. Upon closer reflection, it wasn't a personal feeling, but rather an instinct, much like how sentient beings become restless before a natural disaster.

"This is..."

In the Heavenly Profound Mirror, the Five Elders Association finally seemed to realize what was happening. Large numbers of cultivators were dispatched, launching attacks on the giant light cocoons. However, these light cocoons appeared to be non-existent, as most cultivators' attacks passed through them harmlessly. Only the attacks from the leading cultivators, who seemed to be at the Dao Integration stage, caused the threads emanating from the cocoons to slightly distort. But this net of light, enveloping the entire Five Elders Association region, was incredibly resilient; a slight bend had no impact on the overall situation.

The changes continued steadily. The glowing lights in the sky, representing the five Heavenly Venerables, grew dimmer. It was as if the power of these Eternal Heavenly Venerables was somehow being restricted!

A flash of insight suddenly struck Li Fan. Like lightning cleaving through mist, the scene in his vision transformed! The light cocoons and fine threads were no longer connected to the Five Elders Association's land, but to another colossal net! A giant net representing the principles of heaven and earth!

Li Fan finally understood. Each Heavenly Venerable of the Five Elders Association had their own territory. Within these areas, their reversal of the principles of heaven and earth was far more solid than outside. For some weaker ones, the reversal of principles would even cease to function outside their respective domains. These places could even be called the proving grounds for the Dao of these Heavenly Venerables. Now, the Myriad Immortal Alliance, through some unknown method involving these light cocoons, had managed to twist the inherent principles of heaven and earth in these areas. It was like the pillars supporting a bridge had bent. While the bridge wouldn't immediately collapse, it would sway uncontrollably! In reality, this meant that the authority of the five Heavenly Venerables was inevitably affected at this moment!

"This won't affect the strength of the Eternal Heavenly Venerables," Li Fan said, standing up with a look of astonishment on his face, "but it can temporarily make them lose absolute control over the Five Elders Association's territory." He hadn't expected such a method could be used when fighting Eternal Heavenly Venerables. "The distortion of the principles of heaven and earth is temporary. The five Heavenly Venerables will certainly find a way to gradually eliminate this effect. But before that, it's the Myriad Immortal Alliance's perfect opportunity..."

As if in response to Li Fan's speculation, portals suddenly appeared in the sky above the Five Elders Association. Large numbers of black-clad cultivators flew out from the portals. Their faces expressionless, their killing intent chilling, they began sweeping through various regions of the Five Elders Association.

"Heavenly Arcanists..." Li Fan was no stranger to these elite soldiers, trained by the era. Their formidable combat power was as consistent as ever. The incident was too sudden, and with no central leadership, the Five Elders Association had no time to organize any meaningful resistance. Fighting individually, they were quickly defeated one by one by the black-clad cultivators. The Myriad Immortal Alliance's offensive, like a dense dark cloud, pressed down irresistibly upon the Five Elders Association.

Before the Heavenly Profound Mirror, the cultivators who had initially been watching with amusement now became frantic. "What is this? What *is* this? Is this still the Myriad Immortal Alliance I knew?" one exclaimed. "The Immortal Alliance was actually hiding so deeply? Their various combat forces are truly unimaginably powerful!" another marvelled. "I say," began a third, "is there a possibility? I'm just saying 'possibly'. Are these scenes actually illusions created by the Heavenly Profound Mirror? After all, they've been confronting us for thousands of years. Did they really fall so easily? I find it a bit hard to believe." "You're right, fellow Daoist," another agreed, "I also find it very unreasonable. Is there anyone brave enough to go to the Five Elders Association themselves and see? After all, seeing is believing." "Heh heh," chuckled someone else, "I actually know a secret route to the Five Elders Association. Fellow Daoists, please wait, I'll go verify it myself right away." "Bah! You rebels are still talking tough," sneered another. "I really want to see your dismayed faces when the Five Elders Association is completely conquered!"

Before the Heavenly Profound Mirror, a microcosm of human reactions unfolded. But the war between the Myriad Immortal Alliance and the Five Elders Association did not shift according to their will. The number of black-clad cultivators seemed endless, continuously emerging from the portals. They required no command and displayed exceptional coordination. After exiting the portals, they acted decisively and efficiently, each performing their assigned tasks. They occupied strongholds, constructed defensive fortifications, and steadily advanced forward. They did not slaughter everyone but instead escorted all captured Five Elders Association cultivators through the portals.