When Liu Tiandao's words resounded, the entire hall fell into silence. On the other hand, Jiu You and the rest looked at the former with rage in their eyes. If it wasn't for the former's identity, they would have already stood up to defend Mu Chen.
But compared to their rage, Mu Chen maintained a calm expression without any emotions. Evidently, he wasn't surprised by Liu Tiandao's objection. After all, the two of them had grudges between them. Naturally, the reason why Liu Tiandao would be so furious was probably due to the imbalance in his heart.
Although the other four Earth Sovereigns had yet to speak, they should have the same thoughts as Liu Tiandao. It's just that they were more patient and weren't willing to stand out.
Regardless of anything, the five of them clearly did not acknowledge Mu Chen's position and felt that he wasn't qualified to stand above them.
Thus, if Mu Chen wanted to stabilize his position, then he would have to rely on himself to intimidate the five of them, even with Mandala's support. Otherwise, his newly established force wouldn't have a stable foundation, and it wouldn't be easy for him to achieve anything great.
It was precisely because she knew about this that Datura did not speak after hearing Liu Tiandao's words. Judging from her appearance, she wanted Mu Chen to deal with it himself.
Seeing her attitude, the five Lesser Earth Sovereigns also understood what she was thinking and they immediately let go of their fear.
Under their provocative and unconvinced gazes, Mu Chen lightly smiled and raised his head to look at Liu Tiandao. In a gentle tone, he said, "Since Old Liu thinks that I'm not qualified, then I wonder how I'm qualified?"
Liu Tiandao raised his eyelids and slowly said, "If you want to stand above others, then you will naturally have to convince others.
Naturally, you have to convince the masses, and if you want to convince the masses, you can't rely on your mouth, but your own strength. "
"Although you, Mu Chen, have broken through to the Lesser Earth Sovereign Realm, you're still too inexperienced, and your foundation isn't stable.
If you want to stand above the five of us, I'm afraid that even if we submit, those brats under us will still cry out for us and cause chaos instead. "
Liu Tiandao was clearly a wily old fox. His tone was indifferent, but he had directly pushed all the blame onto his subordinates.
Mu Chen nodded his head with a smile before looking at the Netherworld Palace Master.
The four Earth Sovereigns said, "The four of you should also have the same thoughts, right?"
The four Earth Sovereigns smiled as they slowly said, "Although Little Brother Mu has made a great leap, he's still lacking in experience. I'm afraid that he won't be able to convince others."
Although they weren't in favour of Mu Chen's ascension, they didn't want to offend him. After all, it was rare to see such a young Lesser Earth Sovereign.
His potential must be extraordinary, and he might even surpass them in the future.
Therefore, when addressing Mu Chen, even those powerhouses that could summon the winds and rain in the Northern Region were extremely courteous.
Mu Chen smiled. "The so-called qualification and experience is just to see who's fist is bigger and harder."
His words were extremely straightforward, and he wasn't as secretive as those old fellows.
Liu Tiandao and the other four Earth Sovereigns faintly smiled, but they did not refute him. They were thinking in their hearts that they wanted Mu Chen to understand this point.
Mu Chen stroked the surface of the table and smiled.
However, a sharp glint instantly gathered in his pitch-black eyes as he slowly said, "Since that is the case, I wonder which of the five of you is willing to try my fist and see if it is hard or soft?"
When Mu Chen finished his words, a violent gale blew in the hall as a terrifying Spiritual Energy pressure swept out from his body like a storm. The space around him was like a ripple as it constantly fluctuated and distorted.
The faces of Jiu You, Sleeping Emperor, and Sky Vulture Emperor, who were sitting behind Mu Chen, slightly changed. They felt as if there was a mountain pressing down on them and they couldn't even budge.
This made them inwardly sigh. The difference between a Ninth Grade Sovereign and an Earth Sovereign was truly like the difference between heaven and earth.
As the terrifying Spiritual Energy pressure swept out, Liu Tiandao and the other four squinted their eyes and their clothes fluttered without any wind. Spiritual light flickered around them as they resisted Mu Chen's Spiritual Energy pressure.
"Haha, Little Brother Mu is rather spirited."
Liu Tiandao faintly smiled before he waved his hand. "But since you have this intention, then this old man will give it a try."
He knew that Mu Chen wasn't simple, but he was also confident in himself. After all, he had stepped into the Lesser Earth Sovereign Realm for years, while Mu Chen had only stepped into the Lesser Earth Sovereign Realm for a few months. So he was confident that he could suppress Mu Chen's spirit.
Naturally, being cautious, he did not have any intentions of completely suppressing Mu Chen. As long as he could slightly dampen Mu Chen's spirit, he would be able to let the latter understand that he might not be able to suppress all of them with his strength alone.
"I wonder how you want to give it a try?
Even if it's a head-on battle, this old man will be more than willing. "
Liu Tiandao said in a domineering manner. Judging from the looks of it, he couldn't wait to fight with Mu Chen. If that's the case, not only would he be able to suppress Mu Chen's spirit, but his position in the Northern Region Alliance would also rise.
Looking at Liu Tiandao, who had a spiritual light blossoming in his eyes, Mu Chen gently flicked his finger and smiled. "Although such a battle is realistic, it's also not satisfying."
Both of them were Lesser Earth Sovereigns, so if they wanted to determine the victor, they would definitely have to fight to the death. Evidently, that wasn't something that Mu Chen wanted to see. After all, if he became the leader, he wouldn't want to lose a general.
A super expert at Liu Tiandao's level wasn't some cabbage that could be picked up from the ground.
Liu Tiandao thought that Mu Chen wasn't confident, so he faintly said, "No matter what kind of confrontation it is, this old man will accept it."
Mu Chen lightly smiled as he extended his hand out. Spiritual light condensed on his palm as he said in a soft voice, "Since Old Liu is so confident, then how about this. I'll lay down an array. As long as Old Liu is able to endure for an hour, I'll admit defeat. Furthermore, I'll make you my leader."
Rustle!
When those words rang out, the entire hall instantly went into an uproar as everyone looked at Mu Chen with slight disbelief. They knew that Mu Chen was indeed proficient in Spiritual Arrays. However, could it be that his attainments in Spiritual Arrays had also reached the level of a Scholar?
Furthermore, even if it was an Elementary Rank Scholar Grade Spiritual Array, it could only trap Liu Tiandao. As for lasting for an hour, that was a joke.
That's because a Spiritual Array of that level was probably close to a Middle Rank Scholar Grade Spiritual Array!
Even a Greater Earth Sovereign would have a headache when facing such a Spiritual Array!
Wasn't this Mu Chen a little too arrogant?
"You're truly overestimating yourself!"
Liu Tiandao furiously laughed. He never thought that Mu Chen would be so arrogant. However, he rejoiced in his heart because of Mu Chen's words. That's because if Mu Chen was defeated, then he would lose the opportunity to ascend to the peak.
Datura's intention of helping him to ascend would also come to an end. On the other hand, he could make use of it to rise, and he might even be able to covet the Leader's position. After all, it looked like Datura wasn't interested in that position.
"Since Little Brother Mu's tone is so arrogant, then let this old man experience how impressive your Spiritual Array is!" Liu Tiandao coldly sneered with his hands behind his back.
Mu Chen lightly smiled as he nodded his head. He did not speak anymore and waved his hand. Instantly, countless spiritual seals flew out from his sleeve like a river of stars.
Those spirit seals directly integrated into the void. Suddenly, the space fluctuated, and rays of spiritual power light spread out, intersecting with each other to form obscure patterns.
In a short span of a dozen breaths, an incomparably gigantic embryonic Spiritual Array took shape in the sky above the palace. In an instant, boundless Spiritual Energy whistled over and gathered within the Spiritual Array.
Roar!
Within the Spiritual Array, a faint dragon roar could be heard as a peculiar pressure was emitted.
Looking at the massive Spiritual Array in the sky, Liu Tiandao and the other four squinted their eyes and couldn't help inwardly praising it. This Spiritual Array had clearly reached the standard of a Scholar.
It was no wonder why Mu Chen was so arrogant. It turned out that he was truly capable, which was extremely surprising.
Roar!
The Spiritual Energy in the massive Spiritual Array was like a tidal wave as it gathered into three huge dragons. The dragons coiled as they emitted a powerful pressure.
With Mu Chen's current strength, the Nine Dragon God-Killing Array that he had set up was several times more powerful than before.
"This Spiritual Array does have some tricks up its sleeves."
Liu Tiandao raised his head to look at the massive Spiritual Array and faintly smiled as he strode in and said to Mu Chen, "But if that's all, then this old man can break it."
He could tell with a glance that although this Spiritual Array was somewhat profound, it was far from being a threat to him.
"Furthermore, this Spiritual Array seems to have many flaws, so it should be an incomplete Spiritual Array. If you want me to admit defeat with an incomplete Spiritual Array, then I'm afraid that you're too naive." Liu Tiandao indifferently said to Mu Chen.
Mu Chen gently nodded his head with a smile. Liu Tiandao did have some eyesight to be able to tell that this Nine Dragon God-Killing Array was only an incomplete product.
"Since that's the case …"
Mu Chen lightly smiled. His smile was unfathomable as he formed a seal with one hand.
"Then, Old Liu, please take a look at the complete form of this Nine Dragon God-Killing Array."
(To be continued.)