The hall was silent with Liu Tiandao, the Netherworld Palace Master and the other four Lesser Earth Sovereigns all had shock on their faces with their gazes constantly changing. This change had exceeded their expectations, since no one expected that the ruler of this new force would be Mu Chen.
If it was Datura who took the position, they wouldn't have any objections. After all, a Perfected Earth Sovereign could suppress them to the point that they couldn't do anything about it.
But if it was Mu Chen, then what did he do?
Although Mu Chen had stepped into the Lesser Earth Sovereign Realm, he was still flaunting his seniority in the eyes of Liu Tiandao and the other powerhouses of the Northern Region.
After all, if it was two months ago, they would look down on Mu Chen when they saw him, since the two of them weren't on the same level.
Although Mu Chen had restrained his attitude after stepping into the Earth Sovereign Realm, it couldn't be erased in an instant. So when they heard that Datura wanted Mu Chen to be above them, their faces were a little unsightly.
If this matter were to spread out, it would simply be a laughing stock. Others would definitely say that the five of them had been in the Northern Region for so many years, yet a brat was the ruler.
That would simply be too embarrassing.
Thus, when Datura finished speaking, the entire hall was silent and the atmosphere became a little awkward. Liu Tiandao and the rest didn't dare to go against Datura, but they were clearly using this method to express their protest.
Mu Chen was also a little awkward, since he never expected that Datura would do this. After all, in everyone's view, only Datura was qualified to be the ruler of this new force.
Thus, Mu Chen helplessly looked at Datura, hoping that she could change her mind.
But in response to his gaze, Datura didn't react. Then, Mu Chen heard Datura's voice, which was wrapped in Spiritual Energy.
It reached his ears.
"You must sit firmly in this position."
Mu Chen's eyebrows moved, and he also used his spiritual power to transmit his voice, "Why?"
Datura's eyes flickered as she said, "Could it be that you're going to the Luo God Clan alone?"
Mu Chen raised his head in shock.
Looking at Datura, he clearly did not expect the latter to know that he would be heading to the Luo God Clan. Furthermore, from the looks of it, she knew about the matter between him and Luo Li.
Mu Chen couldn't help but glance at Jiu You, who was behind him. The latter gave him a subtle nod.
Obviously, she admitted that she had told these things to Datura.
Knowing the reason, Mu Chen bitterly smiled and felt touched in his heart. So it turned out that Datura did this for him.
"While you were in seclusion, I've already done my best to help you obtain information about the Lesser West Heaven Realm, including the situation of your lover and the Luo God Clan. I'll tell you about it later, but I have to tell you this.
Even if you've stepped into the Lesser Earth Sovereign Realm, I'm afraid that it's impossible for you to change the situation by yourself. "
"The predicament that your lover is facing isn't something that you can resolve by yourself."
Hearing her words, Mu Chen's heart tensed up with sharpness gathering in his eyes. He felt heartache in his heart. Although he didn't have much information about the Lesser West Heaven Realm, he could guess that Luo Li was in a precarious situation in the Luo God Clan.
How much pressure would he have to bear?
Even a strong-willed man would be mentally and physically exhausted, let alone a girl like her!
He had experienced many life-and-death situations over the years.
But Luo Li probably didn't have a good time in the Luo God Clan. So when he heard Datura's words, he wished that he could fly to that girl's side and tear those bastards that bullied her apart!
An ominous aura surged in Mu Chen's eyes as he clenched his fists.
Creaking noises resounded.
Datura glanced at him and transmitted her voice again, "So if you want to help your lover, you can't go alone. You must have a team that respects you."
Mu Chen fell into silence and did not refute. Although he had stepped into the Earth Sovereign Realm, he wasn't invincible. A Lesser Earth Sovereign was indeed a powerhouse, but there were four God Clans in the Lesser West Heaven Realm with a powerful foundation. So even if he could help Luo Li, he might not be able to get her out of this predicament.
But if it was as Datura had said, and he had a team that respects him, then the power he possessed would far exceed him. At that time, anyone who wanted to touch Luo Li would have to think twice.
"Now, do you still intend to refuse?" Datura asked.
Mu Chen tightly pursed his lips for a long time before he said, "But you're the one that created the Great Heaven Domain and the Northern Region Alliance …"
If he wanted to establish a new force, then the Northern Region Alliance would have to join in. It was so much so that even Datura would have to be part of it. But all of this should have belonged to Datura.
But right now, Mandala had handed over the foundation that she had painstakingly built, so how could Mu Chen feel at ease?
"You're the successor of the Heavenly Emperor, so just treat it as me not wanting the Ancient Haven Palace to be destroyed."
Datura wasn't bothered about it. Truth be told, she wasn't interested in controlling a force right from the beginning. Back then, the reason why she established the Great Heaven Domain was to have a safe place for her to treat her injuries and take revenge on Lu Heng.
But now that Lu Heng was dead and the Heavenly Emperor had disappeared, she no longer had any interest in it. If it wasn't for the Heavenly Emperor asking her to take care of Mu Chen before he disappeared, she would probably be at a loss right now.
Therefore, her foundation was insignificant to her. Even if all of them were added together, they still couldn't compare to Mu Chen's importance. After all, Mu Chen was the only person that could make her acknowledge and trust someone as unsociable as herself.
Mu Chen could sense Datura's emotions and his expression became complicated. If it wasn't for his relationship with Luo Li, he wouldn't have accepted Datura's actions. But Datura's words had struck his heart and he couldn't reject it.
"Thank you!"
Mu Chen slowly closed his eyes and said to Datura in a low voice. He knew that he owed Datura a lot. But no matter what he said, it would be unreasonable and he could only thank her.
Seeing that Mu Chen had finally nodded, a rare smile appeared on Datura's delicate face. Then, her teasing voice sounded in Mu Chen's ears, "Since you've agreed, you should solve the next problem yourself."
Mu Chen was taken aback, "What problem?"
Datura supported her cheeks with her small hand and said with a smile, "Do you think that those fellows will easily respect you?
If you don't wish for this newly established faction to quickly shatter, then you must make sure that they are willing. Even I am unable to help you with this. If you force it, I'm afraid that there will be resentment in their hearts sooner or later. "
"So, whether or not you can intimidate these old geezers will depend on your own ability."
Mu Chen opened his eyes and gave Datura a faint smile and gently nodded his head. He knew that Datura had already helped him by recommending him. As for whether he could convince those old geezers, it would depend on his own ability.
If it was two months ago, Mu Chen could only admit defeat. After all, no matter how many means he had, he couldn't be on the same level when facing a genuine Earth Sovereign.
But it's different now, he's a genuine Lesser Earth Sovereign. Perhaps he might be a newly ascended Earth Sovereign, but if those old geezers thought that they could suppress him with their seniority, then they would be too naïve.
Before he stepped into the Earth Sovereign Realm, he could already force Elder Zuo to retreat, not to mention now!
As he thought about it, Mu Chen's body gradually straightened up. The hesitation from before had disappeared without a trace as a sharpness emitted from the centre of his brows. A formless aura started to envelop the entire hall.
So what if they're five Lesser Earth Sovereigns?
So what if they're old?
Right now, Mu Chen was no longer the same as before. If those five geezers still dared to look down on him, then they must be blind!
The changes in Mu Chen were immediately noticed by the five Lesser Earth Sovereigns, Liu Tiandao, the Myriad Saint Oldman, and the Netherworld Palace Master. Immediately, their brows twitched and they exchanged a look. Judging from the looks of it, Mu Chen really had the ambition to suppress them?
"What a brat that doesn't know the immensity of the heavens and earth!"
The five of them coldly snorted in their hearts without any expression. Although they didn't have any temper when facing Datura, they still felt superior when facing Mu Chen.
Boom!
In the quiet hall, the sound of a teacup being slammed on the table resounded. When Jiu You, the Sleeping Emperor, Sky Vulture Emperor, and the other experts of the Great Heaven Domain looked over, they saw Liu Tiandao placing the teacup down with an indifferent expression.
Amongst the five Lesser Earth Sovereigns, the grudge between Liu Tiandao and Mu Chen was the deepest. Although it had faded, he still couldn't accept the fact that Mu Chen was above him.
Thus, the Palace Master of the Sky Profound Palace looked at Datura and said in a deep voice, "This old man agrees with what the Alliance Lord has said. It's just that if you're the ruler of the new force, this old man won't say a word. But if you want us to serve Mu Chen as our ruler …"
Liu Tiandao raised his eyelids as he turned to Mu Chen and his voice turned cold.
"Putting it bluntly, I'm afraid that he's not qualified!"
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