The surging grand Dao essence ahead left Tian Ji, Tian Ba, and the others utterly shaken.
In that instant, it was as if they had glimpsed the Gate of the Great Dao, the source of all mysteries.
Especially at the moment when that figure appeared—it was as though they faced the awe-inspiring majesty of the heavens themselves.
The ruler of all things.
Their bodies trembled uncontrollably, and the powers of their own Dao seemed pale and insignificant.
Even their courage to draw their weapons vanished entirely.
As they struggled to process the scene before them, the figure suddenly appeared aboard their ship, standing beside the princess.
They gritted their teeth, wanting to resist, but found themselves unable to move.
Then, all the overwhelming pressure disappeared in an instant.
A voice tinged with amusement followed. “Princess, I’m back.”
In that moment, it was as if something exploded in their minds.