Bang!
Boundless Spiritual Energy swept out between the heavens and earth as six streaks of light radiated out. As the Spiritual Energy that blotted the skies condensed, it seemed to have transformed into a scarlet-red cauldron. Within the cauldron, six gigantic dragons of different colours roared as they fluttered about, while frighteningly high temperatures pervaded the interior of the cauldron. The temperature seemed to be something that even space was unable to endure, as signs of collapse started to gradually appear.
Within the cauldron, Dean Tai Cang sat with his legs crossed, while a thousand metre tall glowing Spiritual Energy enveloped him. That was his Sovereign Celestial Body. However, at this moment, the Sovereign Celestial Body was continuously boiling under the frightening temperature, with faint signs of distortions appearing on its gigantic body.
"Haha! Tai Cang, how's the Six Dragon Sky Incineration Cauldron that my Demonic Dragon Palace has prepared for you?
Today, I'll see exactly how long you can endure within it! "
Outside the gigantic scarlet-red cauldron, the Black Dragon Sovereign raised his head and laughed heartily towards the sky, with unconcealable complacency and killing intent present within his laughter.
At this moment, Dean Tai Cang had completely fallen into their control. After all, he was facing a Fifth Grade Sovereign and five First Grade Sovereigns. Such a battle was a one-sided one. Therefore, even if Dean Tai Cang possessed the strength of a Fifth Grade Sovereign, he was still unable to extricate himself from the hands of the Black Dragon Sovereign and the other five Sovereigns.
Hearing the Black Dragon Sovereign's laughter, a chilling glint flashed within Dean Tai Cang's eyes. However, he did not bother about it, instead activating his Sovereign Celestial Body to protect his body. At this moment, the only thing he could do was to endure. As long as he could endure until the Northern Sea Dragon dealt with his opponents, he would be able to be saved.
For the sake of capturing and killing him, the Black Dragon Sovereign and the other five Sovereigns had racked their brains. However, at the same time, they had also used up all of their strength. At this moment, the other two Heavenly Seated Elders of Hokuang Reiwon should be rushing over.
At this moment, the only thing he could do was to try his best to endure the encirclement of the Black Dragon Sovereign and the other five Sovereigns.
Tens of thousands of metres away from this region, countless experts were hovering in the air. The various Big Shots were watching the frightening fight with indescribable expressions on their faces. In the next instant, they looked towards the far right, where two figures were confronting each other. They were the President of the Umbra Chamber of Commerce, Liu An, and the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy's Ling Xi.
"I never thought that the Umbra Chamber of Commerce would actually help the Demonic Dragon Palace. It seems like they have been colluding with each other for a long time."
"There are also powerful Spiritual Energy fluctuations within the Divine Spiritual City. That should be the two Heavenly Seated Elders of the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy being obstructed. There's a high possibility that the person obstructing them is the President of the Heavenly Yuan Chamber of Commerce."
"Could it be that the Umbra Chamber of Commerce and the Heavenly Yuan Chamber of Commerce formed an alliance with the Demonic Dragon Palace?"
"That doesn't seem to be the case. Although Liu An has stopped Ling Xi, he basically didn't dare to kill her. Clearly, he has some misgivings. I'm afraid that the Demonic Dragon Palace might have given them some irresistible reward. That's why they agreed to take action. However, there's a limit to how much they can do. If that's the case, even if the Demonic Dragon Palace loses, they'll still have some excuses."
In the sky, the President of the Nine Summers Chamber of Commerce, Xia Tianyan, had a grave expression on his face as he observed the great battle taking place in the region. Rays of brilliance continuously sparkled within his eyes. The Umbra Chamber of Commerce, the Heavenly Yuan Chamber of Commerce, and their Nine Summers Chamber of Commerce were one of the three great Chambers of Commerce in the Northern Heavens Continent. They could be considered as keeping each other in check. Now that these fellows had suddenly colluded with the Demonic Dragon Palace, this wasn't good news for them.
If the Demonic Dragon Palace really managed to get rid of Hokuang Reiwon as they wished, the Demonic Dragon Palace might become the Overlord of the Northern Heavens Continent in the future. At that time, peak influences like them might not be as free and unfettered as they were now.
However, although he was aware of this fact, Xia Tianyan didn't dare to choose to help Hokuang Reiwon. The Demonic Dragon Palace had been plotting this for a long time, and had even invited a great figure like the Immeasurable Old Ancestor. The outcome of the fight between the latter and the Northern Sea Dragon had yet to be determined. If they chose to help Hokuang Reiwon at this moment, if the Immeasurable Old Ancestor were to emerge victorious, what awaited them would be a bloody vengeance.
While Xia Tianyan's brows were tightly knitted together, a soft voice rang out from the side. "Haha. President Xia, this matter …"
Xia Tianyan turned his head around to take a look. The one who had spoken was the Palace Master of the Western Extreme Palace, the Western Extreme Sovereign. A faint smile was present on the latter's face, yet rays of brilliance were similarly sparkling within his eyes.
"What does the Western Extreme Palace Master want?
If you stand on the wrong side in this situation, I'm afraid that you'll attract a calamity, "replied President Xia with a smile.
Giving a soft sigh, the Western Extreme Palace Master replied, "If I have to choose between Hokuang Reiwon and the Demonic Dragon Palace, I'd naturally lean towards the former. After all, Hokuang Reiwon doesn't have any intention of fighting for supremacy. This way, we'd be better off. However, the Demonic Dragon Palace's ambition is too great. I'm afraid that we'll be affected by it when it comes time to dominate the Northern Heavens Continent."
"Then, does the Western Extreme Palace Master mean to help Hokuang Reiwon?" asked President Xia.
A helpless smile appeared on the Western Extreme Palace Master's face as hesitation and struggle appeared within his eyes. Although he leaned towards Hokuang Reiwon, the current situation wasn't clear. It wasn't the time to choose a side.
"What does President Xia mean?"
Faintly narrowing his eyes, Xia Tianyan slowly replied, "Don't be hasty. The current situation is in a deadlock. It's not wise to casually take action. Fortunately, we'll wait a little longer. If Hokuang Reiwon really can't hold on any longer, we'll decide whether or not to take action. Furthermore, if we take action at such a crucial moment, we'll give Hokuang Reiwon even more."
"Haha. You're truly worthy of being the Sect Master of the Nine Summers Chamber of Commerce, President Xia. Even at such a time, you're still able to consider things so clearly," said the Western Extreme Palace Master with a smile.
"This isn't a child's play. Our foundation is in the Northern Heavens Continent. If we don't consider things a little more, our many years of hard work will go down the drain."
Shaking his head, Xia Tianyan looked towards the scarlet-red cauldron towering between the heavens and earth. A deep shadow of dread flashed within the depths of his eyes as he muttered.
Nodding his head, the Western Extreme Palace Master spoke out in a soft voice, "I hope that Dean Tai Cang can hold on for a little longer. It's best if he can wait for the Northern Sea Dragon to rush over. If that's the case, the Demonic Dragon Palace's plan will be ruined."
Humm!
Humm! As the two of them spoke, the space in the distant sky suddenly started to intensely warp and distort, transforming into a spatial passageway. In the next instant, countless figures shot out from within like a swarm of locusts.
Just as those people rushed out from the spatial vortex, they saw the scarlet-red cauldron towering tens of thousands of metres across the heavens and earth. In the next instant, all of them were dumbfounded.
Mu Chen was also shocked as he looked at the spectacle before him. In the next instant, his face furiously contorted as he saw Dean Tai Cang trapped within the scarlet-red cauldron, as well as the Black Dragon Sovereign and his group outside the cauldron.
"Indeed, the Demonic Dragon Palace has taken action against our Hokuang Reiwon!" Shock shook through Mu Chen's heart. Aren't these fellows too daring?
The appearance of the spatial vortex was immediately detected by the numerous experts outside of the Divine Spiritual Mountain. Outside the scarlet-red cauldron, the Black Dragon Sovereign's chilly gaze swept towards Mu Chen. The chilling killing intent present within his eyes appeared almost corporeal, causing chills to run through Mu Chen's entire body.
"Huang Long, go capture that brat and snatch back the Great Meru Demonic Pillar!" Tilting his head, the Black Dragon Sovereign spoke in a deep voice towards another Sovereign of the Demonic Dragon Palace.
"Yes."
The yellow-robed male nodded his head in an indifferent manner, before retreating backwards. As of now, the cauldron had already stabilised. Although the time needed to kill Dean Tai Cang would be extended due to the loss of a Sovereign, there shouldn't be any unforeseen events that would occur. Furthermore, the Great Meru Demonic Pillar was the most valuable treasure of their Demonic Dragon Palace, and they couldn't afford to lose it.
Turning around, the Yellow Dragon Sovereign strode through the air towards the direction of Mu Chen. As the pressure of a Sovereign radiated out, it caused the faces of the people that had just walked out of the Divine Spiritual Mountain to change, before hastily retreating in succession. Naturally, they could tell that the Yellow Dragon Sovereign was rushing towards Mu Chen.
A faint change appeared on Xia Youran's lovable face as she anxiously shouted out, "Mu Chen, hurry up and run!"
Although they had already witnessed the might of Mu Chen back in the Divine Spiritual Mountain, even Mo Xingtian was akin to an infant in the face of a genuine Sovereign, with no strength to resist at all.
Clenching his fists tightly, Mu Chen's gaze turned dark. However, he did not turn around and flee, as he knew that doing so would be utterly useless. Facing a Sovereign, turning around and fleeing would only result in him being wiped out by the other party.
"You've got some guts. I thought that you'd immediately turn around and flee like a rat."
Stopping a few hundred metres away from Mu Chen, the Yellow Dragon Sovereign spoke out in an indifferent tone as he stared at Mu Chen with his yellowish eyes.
"Hand over the Great Meru Demonic Pillar to me, and I'll give you a quick and painless death." The Yellow Dragon Sovereign extended his palm out.
Glaring straight at the Yellow Dragon Sovereign, Mu Chen grinned, revealing his sinisterly white teeth as he replied, "In your dreams!"
Not a single ripple appeared on the Yellow Dragon Sovereign's face. From the looks of it, he had already expected Mu Chen's reply. Gently nodding his head, he replied, "Then, I'll have to personally take action. I hope that you'll be able to endure that kind of pain. People that fall into my hands will feel that even death is something that they can't wish for."
As his voice rang out, boundless Spiritual Energy started to surge out from the world around him. The pressure of a Sovereign caused Xia Youran and the rest to feel suffocated.
Taking a step forward, the Yellow Dragon Sovereign had already taken action.
Whoosh!
However, at the instant he took action, a sonic boom abruptly resounded as a current of Sword Aura shot across the horizon. Akin to ten thousand swords shooting out in unison, they hid the skies and covered the earth as they enveloped over him.
"Insignificant tricks."
Without even turning his head around, the Yellow Dragon Sovereign gave a wave of his sleeve, sending Spiritual Energy that was ten thousand metres high rushing towards the skies. Smashing against the current of Sword Aura, it completely shattered it apart.
Whoosh!
A glowing figure shot over, before finally landing by Mu Chen's side. It was precisely Luo Li. At this moment, her lovable face was ice-cold as she stared at the Yellow Dragon Sovereign. Her slender jade-like hands tightly gripped onto the Luo God Sword, while dark-red blood quietly flowed down from the body of the sword, dying it bit by bit red.
"The two of you together?"
Slightly tilting his head, the Yellow Dragon Sovereign gave a cold and indifferent smile.
"Becoming a pair of doomed lovebirds. That's fine. I'll fulfill your wish."
(There's a reader and a deputy moderator over at my house. I have to entertain them tonight. Perhaps I'll update today)