Chapter 780: Tea (1/2)

”It has been confirmed. The Dracophoenix and the wisp were there in the Soren Ruins. We've also confirmed that the Divine Path Sect Master from the Luvile Universe and Krune's wife was there as well. Last but not least, there was that shadow-like figure that those who survived the Core Region commented about in the past. The so-called Soren.”

The people inside the room listened to the man's report as they pondered on what was happening. Not long after, another man entered the room and bowed to those Universe Powerhouses' representatives.

”This demon beast is the phoenix who happened to follow the Dracophoenix into the Ruins, Zuran.”

Zuran was in his human form when he came inside.

”Hello, everyone.”

Lidmir Jiadem, the leader of the Galec Universe, was the first one to ask.

”So, tell us what you saw during this trip into the ruins on that planet.”

”Yes.”

Zuran then explained everything he had seen. How they were about to die when Krune's group appeared. How they were not affected by the restriction of the planet, etc...

Sure enough, the one that got most of their attention was Soren, who seemed to be the center of everything. Of course, the fact that Krune was there with his wife and master cast a shadow on their hearts as well. Just what were they trying to do in that place? Who was the guy they killed?

”What do you all think?”

Olave Merfil, the leader of the Zenfin Sect of the Larael Universe, shook his head. He was also the same person who got Krune to concoct the pill that saved his daughter's soul.

”I said it before, and I'll say it however many times it takes. I don't think it's a good idea to get involved in his affairs anymore. Can't you see? Zuran and the others had their cultivations sealed. They were absolutely no match for Krune's group in that place. If they wanted to, Zuran and the others would have been wiped out. That means we wouldn't have gotten our hands on this information to start with.”

Zuran agreed with Olave.

”They also had the Dracophoenix. Although I'm confident in my ability to resist his control ability, that's only when I'm at my peak. At that moment in time, Liriu could have taken control of me since my cultivation was sealed. Still, he once again said the same things as he told our Phoenix and Dragon races before. He had no intention whatsoever of taking control of anyone.”

The Mohie Clan Head, who controlled the Hara Universe, then added.

”Krune and the Dracophoenix aren't the only ones we should be careful about anymore. We now have this Soren, who seemed to be far stronger than the two. Last but not least, you also received the report about what happened between Senior Phantom Blade and Lani Gobel, right?”

He was obviously talking about the fight for the trade route close to the Luvile Universe.

Going back several days in time, Lani had just activated his Purple Tribulation Lightning as Tixan Loume (Phantom Blade) brought out his sword.

Tixan's sword was just some crappy iron sword that anyone could buy with just a few coins. However, Lani knew that in Tixan's hands, that was far from being harmless.

Suddenly, Tixan's sword moved in a slashing motion against Lani. As it did, all the laws, elements, space, and anything else in its way was cleaved apart. Even with his Tribulation Lightning, Lani almost failed to react in time.

*Clang!*

Lani was frightened by that single strike. This was very similar to the first attack Lani received from Tixan when they first began to fight. However, now that a real sword was on Tixan's hands, it was several times stronger, faster, and of course, sharper.

*Clack...*

Suddenly, a chip fell off from Lani's staff. Lani looked at his Purple Tribulation Staff and became even more shocked. It was the first time that Krune's staff had received a bit of damage. One must remember that Krune's staff could display a power far above normal Divinity Star Weapons thanks to the Purple Flame effect. Also, it was made with materials from the Godly Path Realm, which were much more sturdy. Nonetheless, Tixan's first strike had already chipped it, and it was even a direct clash.

”Hahaha! Very good, Lani! Let's continue.”

Lani didn't have time to think as Tixan charged at him. Tixan had really gone through a complete qualitative change now that his iron sword was in his hands. Just his speed alone had more than doubled!

However, Lani wouldn't just stay still and do nothing. Purple Tribulation Lightning extended into his staff as well and mixed with the Purple Flame. Following that, his speed also increased as he counter-attacked.

*Clang, clang, clang, clang...*

Sword Qi and Staff Power clashed and broke apart the fabric of space around them. The Spatial Storm, which was already aggressive in the first phase of their battle, became even more terrifying. While that was happening, Lani and Tixan's Domain clashed against each other, trying to get the upper hand.

”Great!”

*Clang!*