Upon entering the inner hall, they found themselves surrounded by enemies on all sides. The human cultivators certainly would not mind leaving all the demon kings behind.

The Nine Phoenix Monarch, who had remained silent while attuning herself to the Heavenly Phoenix barrier, suddenly stirred, her expression lighting up with joy. "I’ve found the exit!"

Without another word, the Nine Phoenix Monarch’s evasion light flashed, and she darted off in another direction. The other demon kings rejoiced at the news and followed closely behind.

Before long, the Nine Phoenix Monarch halted her flight and descended onto a barren stone mountain. The mountain itself was plain and unremarkable, flat in shape, rising less than a hundred zhang high.

Judging by its base, the mountain should have been majestic, but its top half appeared to...