"Who would've thought the Great Emperor of Dongyao actually possessed a Divine Summoning Incense?" the two remarked in surprise. Such an item was exceedingly rare, and they hadn't expected him to have it. After a moment's thought, they asked, "Has there been any movement since then?" "The fragment of Divine Summoning Incense this Emperor possesses can only issue commands to the lower Immortal Realm. As for how matters are progressing down there now? I have no current knowledge, but the odds of success should be quite high." He didn't tell them he'd also helped the descendant ruler of the Lower Immortal Realm find the Black Lotus seed. With the Black Lotus imprint fused as one, his power naturally surged. Combined with the Primordial Treasure Umbrella he'd left for his descendants long ago, even Feng Jiu's people, no matter how formidable, would likely be unable to withstand it. "If that's truly the case, it would be most welcome news. The descendants of the Great Emperor Dongyao are truly exceptional. We offer our congratulations in advance." The two men laughed, exchanging a glance before redirecting the conversation back to the barrier before them. "This barrier is so formidable that one person alone would likely struggle to break it. Why not combine the strength of all three of us? How about we shatter it in one decisive strike?" "Agreed!" While preparations for breaching the barrier were underway, the contract beasts within sensed the approaching threat. The Fire Phoenix spread its wings, soaring through the air as it called out to Old White and the others: "Enemy approaching! With our master absent, we must defend the Immortal Island!" "Understood!" The beasts below responded in unison, racing toward the mountain gates of the Immortal Island. At the same time, Song Mi'er, who was cooking, heard the deafening crash outside. She immediately grabbed a cleaver and rushed out, breathless: "Is it an enemy attack? How many are there?" In the back mountains, Tie Song was forging iron, preparing to craft weapons. Hearing the noise, he paused, instantly grabbed a sword nearby, and was about to head out. "What's happening? Why such a loud noise? I think I heard Mi'er's voice too." Yueniang hurried out of the house, asking anxiously. Tie Song's expression turned grave. "It must be an enemy attack. Anyone daring to come here must be formidable foes. With the master absent, I must go investigate." He strode out, eventually taking flight by summoning his sword. "I'm coming too!" Yueniang hurried after him. "Boom! Crash!" An even louder explosion echoed, accompanied by a thunderous rumble that sent powerful air currents surging outward. At the mountain gate of the Immortal Island, at the edge of the barrier, three Great Emperors stood, gazing at the breach they had jointly opened. Their eyes flickered slightly. Though their expressions remained composed, their hearts were filled with profound shock. They never imagined that even their combined strength could only breach a small opening in the barrier Feng Jiu had erected. Yet precisely because of this opening, the mist obscuring their vision began to dissipate, revealing the scene within the Immortal Island. Though they each possessed their own Immortal Islands, this single glimpse stirred something within them. Unexpectedly, Feng Jiu's island appeared at first glance like a celestial paradise—mists swirled amidst rainbow arcs, flowers bloomed in profusion, and immortal cranes soared through the clouds. That one sight alone sent shockwaves through them. What they didn't know was that the moment they shattered the barrier to create an opening, a flash of light erupted within the Immortal Island's forest. At the very spot where Feng Jiu had set up her formation, the ground shifted, revealing the array beneath. Feng Jiu and her companions materialized within its confines. "Hmm?" The instant she returned here, Feng Jiu arched an eyebrow, a faint, enigmatic gleam flickering in her eyes.