At this moment, a decree descended from the sky, a vast and majestic divine power permeating the air, as if even the air itself had frozen. A majestic voice echoed through the void: "The Jade Emperor's decree has arrived!" In an instant, all the Heavenly Priests, with solemn expressions, bowed respectfully towards the decree, and shouted in unison: "Listen to the decree!"

The fierce battle between Yu Kai and Hou Tu Ling Ji came to an abrupt end at this moment. With the Yue Ling Sacred Sword pointed directly at Hou Tu Ling Ji's neck, she stared at Yu Kai with a look of resentment, her heart filled with regret. She had hoped to use this opportunity to make a name for the underworld, but she was defeated by Yu Kai.

"Go ahead! My mother is on good terms with Queen Hou Tu, so I won't make things difficult for you!" Yu Kai slowly retracted the Yue Ling Holy Sword and looked up at the Jade Emperor's decree in the sky.

"Hmph!" Hou Tu Lingji snorted coldly and did not appreciate it. She turned around and stood aside, respectfully listening to the Jade Emperor's decree.

"Brother, what should we do? This decree should be directed at us!" Shen Xingze quickly came to Yu Kai and said anxiously.

"Don't panic, let's listen!" Seeing that everyone was a little panicked, Yu Kai quickly signaled them to stay calm and see what the decree said.

"The Jade Emperor has issued an order. Prince Yu Kai has openly violated the rules of the Lingxu Secret Realm and murdered a senior official of the Heavenly Court without authorization. Yu Kai is hereby ordered to immediately go to the Heavenly Court to apologize. If he dares to disobey, all the Heavenly Pride will surround and kill him!"

"We obey your orders!" All the geniuses shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens and the earth. Including Hou Tu Lingji, everyone had a solemn expression.

At that moment, Xuan Yuan, ranked fourth, and Lei Yuhan, ranked fifth, flew out from Ling Yun Xu together. Their auras were imposing, their powerful aura spreading like a wave, making them instantly recognizable. Their expressions were stern as they stood firmly across from Yu Kai.

"Yu Kai, you will immediately seal your cultivation and return to Heaven with us!" Xuan Yuan said, his hands behind his back, a cold and arrogant expression on his face. His tone carried an unquestionable command. The surrounding Tianjiao responded in unison, quickly drawing their weapons and swarming around like hungry wolves, intent on capturing Yu Kai and the others.

"What should we do, Boss?" Bai Zhiwen tightly gripped the Sky-Splitting Sword in his hand, his knuckles turning white, and a hint of panic appeared in his eyes.

"You guys step back and don't get involved!" Yu Kai looked serious and signaled them to step back.

"I won't leave. Even if I die, I will stay with my brother!" Shen Xingze refused without hesitation. He gripped the Canghai Star Shuttle tighter in his hand, his eyes alert and vigilant to his surroundings.

"I won't leave either. I'll stay with my brother!" Ruiying was equally decisive, with a firm look in his eyes.

"Do you think I'm a coward? I'm just worried about bringing trouble to the Wan Yao Sect. In that case, I'll fight to the death with my brother!" Bai Zhiwen gritted his teeth and said with a determined look on his face.

"No, all of you leave! After all, this is the Jade Emperor's order. Openly disobeying it will only lead to death! All of you leave, otherwise don't recognize me as your brother!" Yu Kai snorted coldly and scolded sternly.

"Are you openly disobeying orders?" Xuan Yuan never expected that Yu Kai would be so bold as to ignore the Jade Emperor's decree.

"If you want to take me back to Heaven, then I'll see if you have what it takes!" Yu Kai, holding the Moon Spirit Sacred Sword, took a step forward, his aura suddenly rising. At the same time, he secretly sent a message to Shen Xingze and the others, "I'll hold them back, and you take this opportunity to escape. Don't get implicated."

"How dare you! Then let me give you a proper fight!" Xuan Yuan laughed in anger, then produced a whisk. It was the sage's most precious treasure, the Guiding Whisk, emitting a strange light. He had obtained it by chance in the Pure Land of Buddhism. With a fierce swing, he rushed towards Yu Kai like a gust of wind.

Yu Kai, without a word, also flew forward to meet him. In an instant, the two men were engaged in a fierce battle, sword shadows and whisk light intertwined, and the fight was difficult to separate.

"This Yu Kai really has some skills!" Lei Yuhan, upon seeing this, joined the fray, wielding a spear etched with violent lightning. Like a thunderbolt, he charged at Yu Kai. Shen Xingze and the others, seeing the situation, rushed forward without hesitation, attempting to stop Lei Yuhan. However, Hou Tu Lingji, Fairy Yaoguang, and the others also rushed forward, and a melee ensued between the two sides.

Lei Yuhan's strength was truly formidable, and with the assistance of Hou Tu Lingji and the others, Shen Xingze and the others were quickly at a disadvantage. "Boom!" With several loud bangs, they were successively struck down by Lei Yuhan and the others, severely injured.

Xuan Yuan's brows knitted together, his heart filled with confusion. He discovered that Yu Kai had also unleashed the icy power of the Xuanming Ancestral Witch, and was not at all at a disadvantage when fighting him. He couldn't help but ask, "How did you master my ancestor's icy power?"

"Xuan Ming is your ancestor?" Yu Kai suddenly realized why Xuan Yuan possessed the power of ice.

"That's right! Tell me quickly, where did you get this method of cultivation from? Why is it so similar to what I'm learning?" Xuan Yuan asked coldly.

"I unexpectedly received his inheritance!" Yu Kai, while dealing with Xuan Yuan's attack, distractedly checked on Shen Xingze and the others. Seeing them injured, he was extremely worried and immediately seized the opportunity to break away from Xuan Yuan and fly towards Shen Xingze and the others.

At the moment of flight, Yu Kai's armor clattered and quickly reassembled, enveloping him tightly. At that moment, Lei Yuhan, wielding the Thunder Spear, charged towards Shen Xingze and the others. Seeing this, Yu Kai was instantly enraged, unleashing the pseudo-god power within him without reservation. He lashed out with his sword, a dazzling, immensely powerful sword intent, like a meteor streaking through the darkness, slashing directly towards Lei Yuhan.

Lei Yuhan was instantly horrified and quickly brandished his Thunder Spear to block. "Ding!" The swords collided, their powerful impact numbing Lei Yuhan's arms. His blood surged like a raging sea, and he uncontrollably spurted blood. His eyes were filled with terror, and he retreated repeatedly through the air. He was filled with shock, thinking, "Yu Kai is so powerful! This volley of swords has directly damaged my entire meridian system!" The other geniuses were also stunned, not daring to advance.

Seeing this, Xuan Yuan quickly flew over. He almost believed Yu Kai's words. After all, the icy power Yu Kai displayed was even more powerful than what he possessed.

Yu Kai watched Shen Xingze and the others dragging their injured bodies, supporting each other as they struggled towards him, and asked with concern, "Are you all right?"

"We're fine, brother!" Shen Xingze endured the pain and tried hard to force a smile.

"You are all injured now, go back quickly." Yu Kai immediately ordered, his tone leaving no room for questioning.

"No, we want to fight with you to the death!" Ruiying looked at Yu Kai with eyes as firm as iron.

"Listen to me, you staying here won't help me, and it will only distract me!" Yu Kai said firmly, turning his gaze to Bai Zhiwen, "Take them away!"

"Brother!" Shen Xingze and Bai Zhiwen shouted at the same time, their eyes full of worry and reluctance.

"Everyone, attack together! We must kill them!" Lei Yuhan roared, his face gloomy as if water could drip out. The other geniuses did not dare to disobey the order and rushed towards Yu Kai.