Chapter 717: Confronting the Earth Sovereigns
The Blood Spirit Gate Master paused to assess the situation. He was confident that unless Mandala was an unparalleled actor, her demeanor was genuine and not feigned.
"Heh, no need to probe further. I don't know any more about this Earth Sovereign treasure than you do," Mandala said with a cold smirk, laying her cards on the table.
Her forthrightness made both the Sky Abyss Pavilion Lord and the Blood Spirit Gate Master ponder. Her demeanor didn't seem like an act. Could it be that her lead was purely coincidental?
As the Sky Abyss Pavilion Lord deliberated, his gaze shifted to Xiao Ze, standing by Mandala's side. Initially, he hadn't paid much attention to this non Earth Sovereign figure, but now he began to reevaluate.
Mandala gave the Pavilion Lord little time to consider, speaking decisively.
"Since all three of us have arrived, we must decide. Shall we enter to search for the Spirit Liquid, or should we settle things here first?"
The Sky Abyss Pavilion Lord turned his focus to Xiao Ze.
"We could proceed, but the Great Luo Domain seems to have the advantage in numbers."
Xiao Ze stepped forward with a polite bow. "Greetings, Pavilion Lord. I am but a humble Sovereign, unworthy of your attention. Please, pay me no mind."
The Pavilion Lord frowned, clearly unconvinced. "That maze was no trivial challenge. If the Great Luo Domain Lord forced her way through, how did a mere Sovereign like you stand here alongside us?"
His pointed question drew the attention of the Blood Spirit Gate Master, whose gaze flickered with intrigue.
Despite Mandala's earlier claims, these seasoned figures weren't easily swayed. She wasn't an inexperienced ruler but an ancient being with a deep, calculating mind. Her swift arrival at this critical juncture raised suspicions.
"Indeed," said the Blood Spirit Gate Master with a friendly smile, his tone veiling sharp intent. "Young man, if you truly know something about this treasure, perhaps you could share it with us. Should we locate the Spirit Liquid, the Pavilion Lord and I would generously reward you with supreme spiritual liquid or rare treasures."
Mandala's golden eyes flashed with icy resolve. "Hmph! Are you two attempting to poach my allies right before me?"
Her sudden shift in tone surprised the other two Earth Sovereigns. Her confidence hinted at hidden cards.
"You've made your choice," Mandala declared coldly. "Let's settle it here."
Her unyielding stance puzzled both men. Did she not fear their combined might?
In reality, Xiao Ze had communicated a plan through the dragon shaped token, claiming he could stall one Earth Sovereign. With Mandala handling the other, they effectively had the upper hand against their divided foes.
"Domain Lord," the Pavilion Lord said, his voice laced with threat, "do you not see the odds? If you insist on fighting, we'll simply remove you first."
Both Earth Sovereigns shared a tacit understanding: eliminating Mandala would simplify matters. Splitting the treasure between two was better than among three.
Mandala remained unfazed, her aura surging as the surrounding spiritual energy quaked violently.
"Ever since I arrived before you, you've doubted every word. So be it."
"Then allow us to escort you out," the Pavilion Lord said with a smile, his five colored spiritual energy igniting around him. The myriad elements swirling in harmony hinted at devastating combinations.
Meanwhile, the Blood Spirit Gate Master's crimson robe rippled as blood colored light surged forth, forming spectral beasts from refined blood essence.
The clash of three Earth Sovereigns sent shockwaves rippling through the molten sea below, splitting it open with massive fissures.
Xiao Ze retreated a short distance, unfazed by the escalating confrontation. With a flick of his sleeve, a golden radiance burst forth, coalescing into what appeared to be a shimmering cloud beneath his feet. He stood atop it, his aura calm yet commanding.
The Pavilion Lord and the Gate Master turned toward Xiao Ze, their eyes narrowing in surprise.
"A... an army?"
Xiao Ze smiled and raised his fist. Golden battle energy surged like a tidal wave, stretching for tens of thousands of meters. The sheer pressure emanating from the golden troops distorted the air, forcing the molten sea below to recede, forming a massive crater.
The Pavilion Lord and Gate Master exchanged startled glances.
"A battle array master?!"
"Impossible! How could the Great Luo Domain cultivate a force capable of threatening Earth Sovereigns?"
Their disbelief didn't change the oppressive reality before them. The golden army's battle aura radiated such power that even they, as Earth Sovereigns, felt a genuine threat.
Mandala, sensing Xiao Ze's unleashed might, smirked. With a clap of her hands, a radiant spiritual mountain formed above her palm and slammed toward the Pavilion Lord.
"Show me the power of your five colored energy!"
The Pavilion Lord laughed, meeting her challenge head on. The clash of Earth Sovereigns began, shaking the molten sea and filling the air with blinding bursts of light and energy.
Meanwhile, the Blood Spirit Gate Master stood facing Xiao Ze, his expression sharp.
"It seems the Domain Lord has great confidence in you. Do you think your army alone can match an Earth Sovereign?"
Xiao Ze calmly spread his arms in an inviting gesture.
"Why don't you find out for yourself?"
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