As he spoke, Henry Xiao summoned a slender chain.
Lily Bai was a connoisseur; at a glance, she recognized it as a top-grade Celestial Relic.
A truly extraordinary top-grade Celestial Relic.
Once summoned, it grew larger and thicker—one end wrapped tightly around the Demon Emperor, the other pierced the Void, destination unknown.
“This is the Thunder‑Heaven Void‑Breaking Chain. It can pierce the Void, reach the Primeval Sanctuary, and summon Genesis Bolt,” Henry Xiao sneered. “Enjoy, won’t you?”
Lily Bai shivered as she listened.
Genesis Bolt...
Her master once said—even the Celestial Emperor himself couldn’t withstand more than a few strikes.
Damian Black... he was surely doomed.
The Demon Emperor who plunged the world into chaos—was actually going to die at Lily Bai’s hands.
No doubt, this would be a monumental achievement.
And yet—maybe because Damian Black once saved Little Shrimp, or maybe just because he was so ridiculously handsome—Lily Bai didn’t actually feel all that happy about it.
In fact, she felt a little off.
She was just too soft-hearted...
The Genesis Bolt struck with terrifying speed.
Violet-gold light shot from the Void, racing down the Thunder‑Heaven Void‑Breaking Chain and slamming into Damian Black.
Lily Bai felt an overwhelming pressure crash down on her, nearly suffocating her.
She gasped and, on reflex, ducked behind Henry Xiao.
Henry Xiao glanced back at her.
His expression was impossible to read.
Even the legendary Lucy Luan, so proud and untouchable, would hide behind someone for protection?
No, she wasn’t Lucy Luan—she just resembled her a little.
Lucy Luan had died a century ago.
A hint of amusement flickered between Henry Xiao’s brows. He traced a gesture in the air, conjuring a Dragon Barrier to enclose them both.
"Don’t worry, it won’t hurt you," Henry Xiao said gently to Lily Bai.
Inside his barrier, the crushing pressure instantly eased. Lily Bai bowed gratefully. "Thank you, Lord Henry."
Noticing her immortal power was sealed, Henry Xiao lifted the restriction for her.
"Thank you, Lord Henry!" Lily Bai bowed again, even more grateful.
Henry Xiao nodded and turned back to look at Damian Black.
Lily Bai poked her head out from behind him, also peering at Damian Black.
Damian Black’s defenses were beyond anything Lily Bai had imagined.
Even after being struck by Genesis Bolt, his clothes were only a little torn—his body seemed completely unharmed.
"He’s totally fine!" Lily Bai’s eyes widened in shock.
Henry Xiao sneered, "One bolt won’t kill him? How about ten, a hundred, a thousand? I want to see how many he can take!"
As he spoke, a second bolt descended.
It struck him squarely.
The crackling sound was endless.
That was the sound of Genesis Bolt crawling over his body.
His clothes were shredded even more.
Some of his hair was singed as well.
But Damian Black showed no sign of pain. He just stared, unblinking, at Lily Bai hiding behind Henry Xiao.
Lily Bai felt certain he wanted to grind her bones to dust.
She quickly ducked her head back.
Henry Xiao noticed her expression, lips curling in a faint smile. "You’re a Sigil Sect disciple?" he asked.
"Yes, Your Highness!"
"Where is your homeland?"
"I am the daughter of the Emperor of Eastlore."
"The Eastlore emperor?" Henry Xiao mused. "Lady Serena of Lord River Drake’s estate—what is she to you?"
Lily Bai’s eyes lit up. "She’s my aunt!"
Henry Xiao smiled. "Excellent! You’re from a noble family, trained by masters—no wonder you achieved such a feat. When we return to Dragon Abyss, I’ll report to my mother and see you richly rewarded."
"Report... to your mother?" Lily Bai stared at him in surprise.
"He’s the Fourth Prince," Leo Li explained from the side.
"The Fourth Prince! I didn’t recognize Your Highness—please forgive my rudeness!" Lily Bai quickly bowed.