Saint Jian Ming's sword technique was far from ordinary, weaving profundities into every stroke. Though he lacked the raw destructive force of Holy Emperor Qian Yang, his mastery of entrapment and defensive techniques gave him a distinct edge in combat.0

In a direct confrontation, Wu Yuan's mana body would certainly find itself at a disadvantage.0

However, Holy Emperor Tian Luo had succumbed to a dreamlike trance, his consciousness adrift in illusion. Similarly, Holy Emperor Jian Ming struggled against the pervasive influence of Wu Yuan's illusions, finding himself at a disadvantage.0

This defies all reason. How can this white-robed Overlord's illusions penetrate so deeply? My consciousness remains unified, yet while my primary awareness stays clear, the consciousnesses of both incarnations sink further into delusion. My Tian Luo incarnation's consciousness has been completely severed from reality. Panic surged through Holy Emperor Jian Ming as he desperately sought escape.0

In his desperation, he lashed out...0