The moment the crimson phoenix appeared behind Lin Yanyan, the entire battlefield froze.
Even the descending golden spear trembled slightly.
Ancient phoenix flames spread across the skyline like a sea of crimson sunlight while terrifying heat distorted the atmosphere endlessly. Buildings beneath the firestorm began melting instantly while the spiritual energy throughout the city went completely berserk.
But strangely—
None of the flames harmed ordinary humans.
Every strand of fire moved around civilians naturally as if possessing intelligence.
Above the heavens, the Executor's emotionless golden eyes finally changed slightly.
"…Phoenix blood."
For the first time since descending into the mortal world—
His voice carried surprise.
Meanwhile, Xu Mingshan stood frozen completely.
Because the aura erupting from Lin Yanyan now had surpassed Saint Realm entirely.
Sovereign-level authority.
Yan Ruoxue's crimson eyes narrowed sharply while staring at the gigantic phoenix phantom spreading its wings behind Lin Yanyan.
"No wonder…"
Yue Qingzhi slowly finished the sentence.
"…the organization targeting her disappeared overnight."
The atmosphere became silent.
Because now everything finally made sense.
Lin Yanyan was never an ordinary CEO.
Never an ordinary woman.
She had merely hidden herself too perfectly.
Meanwhile, crimson flames continued erupting around Lin Yanyan's body endlessly while ancient phoenix patterns appeared faintly across her pale skin. Her usually cold black eyes had transformed into burning crimson gold now.
Yet despite the terrifying aura surrounding her—
Her attention remained fixed only on Su Chen.
The gigantic golden spear continued descending toward the city.
Without hesitation—
Lin Yanyan raised one hand.
BOOM.
The phoenix phantom behind her screamed toward the heavens.
A sound so ancient and noble that countless heavenly soldiers instinctively retreated in fear. Crimson flames shot upward like a world-devouring tidal wave before colliding directly against the Executor's spear.
The heavens exploded.
BOOM.
Golden divine light and phoenix fire collided violently across the atmosphere while shockwaves tore through clouds for thousands of kilometers.
For several seconds—
The spear actually stopped descending.
The Executor's golden eyes narrowed further.
Interesting.
Then—
CRACK.
Small fractures spread across the surface of the golden spear.
Xu Mingshan inhaled sharply.
"She blocked it…"
Not merely blocked.
The phoenix flames were actually burning away heavenly authority itself.
Above the shattered heavens, even the Pavilion Master's silver eyes flickered with surprise while fighting the Executor's remaining heavenly forces.
"A pure phoenix sovereign bloodline…"
Moonlight around her deepened faintly.
"So one still survived."
The Executor finally moved again.
Golden chains wrapped around his arm tightened softly while his gaze remained fixed on Lin Yanyan.
"You hide among mortals."
His voice echoed calmly.
"The Phoenix Clan truly fell far."
Lin Yanyan's expression remained ice-cold despite the terrifying flames surrounding her.
"I'd rather live among mortals than kneel to heaven."
BOOM.
The phoenix flames intensified instantly.
The giant spear shattered completely.
Golden fragments scattered across the sky like broken stars while crimson fire consumed the remaining heavenly energy entirely.
Millions across the world watched the impossible scene in stunned silence.
Another Sovereign-level existence had appeared.
And this one—
Was standing beside Su Chen.
Inside his consciousness, the white-haired woman silently watched everything unfolding through the synchronization link.
Then softly—
"Interesting."
Su Chen's golden eyes narrowed.
"You know about her bloodline."
The woman nodded slightly.
"The Phoenix Clan once stood beside the Ancient Court."
Fragments of memory flashed briefly again.
Endless battlefields.
Crimson phoenixes burning through heavenly armies.
And beside the Primordial Emperor—
A woman wreathed in divine flames standing proudly beneath collapsing heavens.
Then the memories vanished again.
Outside reality, Lin Yanyan slowly floated upward into the sky while crimson fire danced around her black dress like living flames. Her long dark hair moved wildly behind her while the phoenix phantom mirrored every movement she made.
The Executor observed her calmly.
"You awakened recently."
Lin Yanyan said nothing.
But the silence itself confirmed it.
Indeed—
Her bloodline had only begun awakening after meeting Su Chen.
No.
After marrying him.
The Executor noticed that too.
His golden gaze slowly shifted toward Su Chen again.
Then—
Something terrifying crossed his eyes.
Understanding.
"The Emperor's fate…"
His voice became colder.
"…is gathering the remnants."
The atmosphere suddenly became heavier.
Because the Executor had realized something important.
The surviving ancient bloodlines were unconsciously gathering around Su Chen.
Not by coincidence.
By destiny.
The Pavilion Master.
The phoenix bloodline.
And perhaps many others still hidden within the mortal world.
Meanwhile below the battlefield, Su Chen slowly raised his head again despite the instability spreading through his body. The synchronization continued fluctuating violently while ancient memories kept surfacing uncontrollably.
But now—
Lin Yanyan's phoenix aura was stabilizing him slightly.
The cold hatred within the Primordial memories weakened whenever he looked at her.
The white-haired woman inside his consciousness noticed immediately.
"So that's why you're different."
Su Chen frowned slightly.
"What do you mean?"
She stared toward the burning phoenix flames beyond the darkness.
"The previous reincarnations fought alone."
Silence filled the void briefly.
Then—
"You formed attachments."
Outside reality, the Executor slowly lifted one hand again.
This time—
The heavens darkened completely.
Massive golden formations spread across the atmosphere while endless heavenly runes appeared around the world itself.
The Executor's voice echoed like judgment.
"Then heaven will erase all variables together."
BOOM.
The gigantic heavenly gate behind him expanded further.
And this time—
More figures began emerging.
Not soldiers.
Not kings.
Executors.
One.
Two.
Five.
Ten.
Each figure wore ancient armor covered in heavenly laws while terrifying auras spread across the battlefield endlessly.
The mortal world trembled violently.
Even the Pavilion Master's expression darkened now.
Because one Executor was already overwhelming.
But ten?
This was no longer suppression.
This was extermination.
Xu Mingshan's face turned pale.
"They're sending an execution army…"
Yan Ruoxue cursed softly.
"Heaven's gone insane."
The first Executor remained emotionless.
"The Primordial line ends tonight."
BOOM.
The ten Executors stepped fully into the mortal world.
And instantly—
Reality began collapsing.
Massive cracks spread throughout continents while oceans rose violently and spiritual energy erupted into chaos worldwide. The mortal world simply could not withstand the presence of so many higher existences simultaneously.
Millions screamed as earthquakes spread endlessly across the planet.
Apocalyptic destruction had begun.
Then suddenly—
Su Chen stepped forward.
Golden light erupted around him instantly.
The synchronization voice echoed violently.
Third Imperial Seal reacting.
Heaven-level threat confirmed.
Emergency throne synchronization available.
The white-haired woman's expression changed immediately.
"No."
Her voice became sharp for the first time.
"You cannot unlock the third seal yet."
Su Chen's golden eyes remained fixed on the descending Executors.
"If I don't…"
The world around him trembled harder.
"…everyone dies."
The woman became silent briefly.
Because he was right.
One Executor already surpassed the mortal world's limits.
Ten Executors together—
Would erase the planet completely.
Outside reality, Lin Yanyan suddenly grabbed Su Chen's hand tightly.
Her crimson-gold eyes locked onto his instantly.
"Don't."
Su Chen looked toward her silently.
The phoenix flames surrounding her burned brighter.
"You disappear every time you use that power."
Her voice remained calm.
But her fingers trembled slightly.
"And I hate it."
Silence.
The Executor army began descending slowly from the heavens.
The end of the mortal world approached with every second.
Then suddenly—
A laugh echoed across the battlefield.
Lazy.
Arrogant.
And wildly out of place.
"Well well…"
Space cracked open above the city.
"…looks like I arrived at the perfect time."