525 After Effects (2/2)
”Paying Respects to the Clan Head.”
The man was Baren Frunkan, the one who negotiated with Krune and the others.
He looked at Hanan and couldn't help but sigh.
”Hanan, I believe you already expected this. We poured all our resources to increase your strength. I refuse to believe that there are many Heavenly Divine Soul Owners out there that can fight on equal terms with you. However, we can't take any risks, so I will have you use the Clan's Forbidden Technique.”
Hanan's expression didn't change even one bit.
”Clan Head has no need to worry about me. Everything is for the sake of the Dalin Universe Liberation. Our plan relies on me getting one of the Five Slots of the Dalin Universe, so I can't afford to lose. I don't mind even if my cultivation is lost in the end. Besides, once the Dalin Universe is closed off, it will matter little whether I'm still a Heavenly Divine Soul owner or not.”
Baren nodded, satisfied. He then took out a Jade Slip from his spatial ring and passed it to him. Yes, Baren didn't use a communicator message, but a Jade Slip instead.
”Study it well. This forbidden technique will draw out the power of your Heavenly Divine Soul beyond its limits. But don't use it from the very start. Make sure to keep it for when you encounter an opponent you can't deal with.”
Hanan accepted the jade slip with a determined expression.
”Don't worry, Clan Head. I'll be sure to master it before the time comes.”
Hanan wasn't the only one taking precautions. First of all, there was no rule saying that forbidden techniques can't be used. Because of that, quite a few participants would end using it anyway.
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Laka had temporarily returned to his Universe. There, he had to spend a lot of time giving thousands of explanations about his years in the Dalin Universe. But because of the Dragon pact, he simply couldn't say anything about Krune and the others.
However, everyone was satisfied nonetheless. In the last year of Holy Land, Laka had broken through into the 8th Stage of the Divine Path Realm. They had already tested out his strength and knew that the Purple Flame Dragon Pearl was no joke. Because of that, they were all excited about the result of this time's Heavenly Competition.
The Dragon Race Elders of his Universe were even more so. After all, Laka already told them that 'Krune's Master' would be forging three Purple Flame Dragon Pearls for them. The only reason Laka hasn't returned to the Dalin universe yet was that those elders were discussing which Dragons would go there to have their Dragon Pearls Forged.
But in the end, the elders of the Dragon Race reached a conclusion. It was better to wait for the Heavenly Competition to be over first. If they get one of the five slots, they can personally go and pay their respects to this master.
Laka took two months to return to the Dalin Universe. This time, Alacanta wasn't together with him. Instead, it was another Dragon Race Elder at the peak of the Divinity Realm called Tranfan.
”Laka, there will be quite a few Peak Divine Path Realm cultivators and demon beasts in this competition. Do you think you can have a breakthrough before it starts? It would make our chances better.”
Laka pondered a bit before answering.
”Extremely difficult. Without the support of Godly Energy, my cultivation speed plummeted. I'm not even 1/10 as fast as I was in the Holy Land. Besides, it has been 42 years since I entered the Foundation Establishment Realm. If I use a Time Formation, I would only have a little less than 7 years to cultivate. So I better focus on my Laws and Foundation for the moment.”
The elder nodded and didn't ask anymore.
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A month later, Erzato finally passed the news to the Sacred Lands, Divine Path Sect, and Wang Clan. Not only that, but he also recorded the entire process with a Spiritual Equipment. After everyone saw his battle against Krune, they were shocked beyond comprehension. Krune's power far surpassed everyone's expectations.
However, they soon got ecstatic! If Krune is really as strong as that, then they might really get a Slot from the Dalin Universe this time around. The only problem was that he is still in the 5th Stage of the Divine Path Realm. After all, there is no doubt that there would be Peak Divine Path Realm Heavenly Divine Souls in the Heavenly Competition.