Before Zhang Wen and Shura could fully recover from their shock, the “Overlord” continued his introduction. With a wave of his staff, a second figure emerged from the glowing curtain—a elderly man dressed in the luxurious robes of an imperial duke.
“The second arbiter is the Imperial Duke, Duke Faimir.”
It wasn’t particularly surprising that the Empire had sent a duke to join the arbitration committee; such a move was to be expected.
However, the third arbiter introduced by the Overlord immediately afterward shocked everyone once again.
A massive and powerful figure filled the glowing curtain, his form hazy and indistinct, making it impossible for anyone to recognize his face. Yet the intense aura transmitted through the curtain caused everyone to simultaneously think of one name—King!
“For this competition, we’ve also invited the strongest warrior, King, to join us. So rest assured, everyone—the fairness of this competition is guaranteed, because ‘King’ himself is the ultimate guarantee.”
As the Overlord spoke, many people silently thought: King actually agreed to come! What could possibly be so special about this Southern Territory Supremacy Contest to attract someone like him? Even more bizarre was that the Overlord was a legendary figure said to be capable of defeating King himself—having him introduce King’s participation was almost ironic…
After introducing King, the Overlord went on to present two more members of the arbitration committee: Caesar, the Chief Regent of the Alliance, and a prophetic figure from the largest organization in the Empire’s Eastern Territory, known as the Society.
This arbitration committee had gathered representatives from all factions, achieving a relatively fair balance. The participants had few objections—especially considering the presence of figures like the Northern Territory Overlord and King, whose authority alone was sufficient to command respect.
The Alliance, as an external force, had long maintained friendly commercial relations with the Empire, thus positioning itself as a neutral third party in the arbitration process.
“That concludes the introduction of the arbitration committee. Now, allow me to explain the final competition’s rules.”
“There are a total of sixteen participating teams, including over ten Ultra-class and forty Saint-class warriors. In short, nearly a third of the Empire’s strongest forces have gathered here. This will be the ultimate battle. Regardless of the outcome, fairness and impartiality must be ensured. Any violations will result in immediate disqualification by the arbitration committee. The competition will proceed as follows: all participants will enter this Mind Energy Formation, where Mind Mages will transport you to the competition site. This is the competition map.”
As the Overlord spoke, a strange and surreal island appeared on the glowing Mind Energy screen before him—a massive volcanic island. At its center stood a towering volcano, its crater spewing smoke and molten lava into the sky. The surrounding areas near the volcano were densely covered by thick, primeval forests.
“All participants must head toward this volcano after entering the competition area, racing to seize the highest point as quickly as possible. Whichever team or individual successfully occupies the crater and defeats all challengers, defending their position until the end, will be declared the champion. The strongest among that team will become the new Southern Territory Overlord.”
“Any team or individual that hesitates or lingers in one location for more than ten minutes after entering the competition area will be disqualified. Any team or individual who deliberately avoids combat or evades the race to seize the high ground will also be disqualified. Anyone who feigns injury to evade battle will be disqualified as well. Additionally, if a team or individual voluntarily surrenders or withdraws, no further attacks may be launched against them. Other than these rules, anything goes…”
These final three rules effectively eliminated any hope of conserving strength by avoiding early conflict and waiting until the final moments to seize the high ground.
Every rule was designed with a single goal in mind—use your full strength, confront your enemies head-on, and only the strongest and most powerful will emerge victorious!
“These are all the rules. If there are no questions, we shall begin. All participants, step into the Mind Energy Circle.”
The Overlord pointed his staff toward the Mind Energy formation. Invisible Mind Energy surged forth, and the entire formation immediately radiated dazzling golden light. Feeling the immense, overwhelming power, even those who had doubted the Overlord’s strength closed their mouths. This power was likely on par with that of a territorial overlord—if not even greater!
Each team exchanged silent signals and glances, then gathered together and stepped into the Mind Energy formation.
Just as Zhang Wen and his team entered the circle, MariAnne quietly approached him, whispering into his ear in a voice only the two of them could hear: “Don’t hesitate any longer. You must already know about my master’s situation. What future do you think there is in staying aboard a sinking ship? If you’re willing to cooperate with me, we’ll have far better opportunities…” Her voice was urgent and rapid, concealed by the crowd’s commotion, drawing almost no attention—not even from Lofley.
“Southern Territory Supremacy Contest—Finals begin!”
With the Overlord’s deep, solemn declaration, brilliant lights erupted all around. In an instant, the sixteen competing teams vanished from the Mind Energy formation.
As the teleportation light faded, Zhang Wen immediately assumed a defensive posture, scanning his surroundings with sharp alertness.
He now stood atop a tall hill, sharply pointed like a stone spike reaching toward the sky, at least five or six hundred meters above the ground. Looking around, he saw an endless expanse of lush green treetops stretching in every direction. Occasionally, he spotted other sharp, towering hills similar to his own piercing through the sea of trees like the fangs of some enormous beast reaching toward the heavens.
Nearby, Shura, Agate, and Sisi were with him, but there was no sign of Thunder Omega, Lofley, MariAnne, or Gro.
“So what do we do now?” Shura stood up, shading his eyes with one hand as he scanned the surroundings. The sun hung high in the sky, radiating intense heat. Everyone felt the oppressive heat, the air shimmering with waves of unbearable warmth.
“It looks like different teams were teleported to different locations. But we’re all definitely on this island,” Zhang Wen said, using a stone to sketch the shape of the volcanic island from memory onto the ground.
“We can’t stay here for more than ten minutes. We’ll have to move and look for the others as we go.”
Almost instinctively, everyone accepted Zhang Wen’s leadership. After all, he possessed both strength and an unusually calm demeanor. Combined with his past achievements in leading the academy, the team naturally regarded him as their leader.
Even Agate, usually the most rebellious, had no interest in contesting this point—his mind was entirely focused on revenge.
Under Zhang Wen’s guidance, Shura, Agate, and Sisi began descending the steep rocky hill. For someone like Zhang Wen, Shura, or Agate, climbing a several-hundred-meter-high peak posed no real challenge. The only real difficulty was Sisi, who habitually wore a cute short skirt, making climbing both inconvenient and potentially embarrassing.
Eventually, frustrated, she simply jumped onto her older brother Agate’s back, forcing him to carry her down the hill.
Being an older brother was never easy. Zhang Wen’s lips curled into a mischievous smile as he reached out and ruffled Sisi’s bright, fluffy red hair, earning a soft protest from her and a glare from Agate.
The four quickly entered the primeval forest, where they soon spotted Lofley, MariAnne, Gro, and Thunder Omega cautiously advancing not far ahead. The team had finally reunited.
It seemed the Mind Energy formation’s teleportation had been relatively accurate—members of the same team hadn’t been scattered too far apart.
“Let’s go,” Thunder Omega said, his expression as cold and commanding as ever. Those unfamiliar with him might easily be intimidated by his overwhelming aura of power. However, Zhang Wen could only shake his head inwardly. Once you enter this world, you’re bound by its rules—someone like Thunder Omega, despite his strength, often had no real choices of his own.
After roughly estimating their direction, the entire team followed Omega toward the volcano. Including Omega, their team consisted of only eight members—relatively small in number. However, considering their “three Ultra-class” strength, having fewer members seemed understandable.
As they advanced, everyone remained vigilant, carefully observing their surroundings to avoid any unexpected dangers. At any moment, they might encounter enemies. Every team’s leader was either an Ultra-class or nearly so—none of them were weak.
Taking advantage of the momentary distraction, MariAnne quietly approached Zhang Wen’s side once again, using Mind Energy to focus her voice into a whisper: “Have you made your decision yet? Sticking with my master to the bitter end will only lead to tragedy. Don’t say I didn’t warn you—my master has many enemies… You’re just a shield for him. Are you really okay with that?”
She really never gave up! Zhang Wen could easily imagine that if Thunder Omega fell, the disciples following him would also face disaster. MariAnne was one of Omega’s three disciples—the most ambitious and intelligent of the three. She had likely noticed that nearly half of Zhang Wen’s team were his loyal followers. If she could convince Zhang Wen to break away, abandoning Omega like a burden and obvious target, it would be much safer—enough to ensure her own survival at the very least.
But… Zhang Wen wasn’t that kind of person.
Feeling MariAnne’s anxious gaze upon him, Zhang Wen smiled slightly and, using Mind Energy to focus his voice, replied: “What can you offer that would interest me? Besides, don’t you think you should first show some sincerity before making any demands?”
Without waiting for her reaction, Zhang Wen quickened his pace and moved ahead, leaving MariAnne’s face flushed with anger and embarrassment.
They hadn’t traveled far when, almost simultaneously from various directions across the island, intense waves of combat energy erupted, followed by the deafening sounds of explosions.
Several teams had already encountered each other and engaged in fierce battles!
Thunder Omega, leading the group, suddenly halted and lifted his face toward the sky.
His expression remained calm and unreadable, his deep blue eyes scanning the heavens. Blinding sunlight filtered through the gaps in the canopy, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow across his face.
After a long pause, he shook his head. “Combat at eight o’clock and six o’clock. Keep moving.”
No wonder he was called Thunder God—despite his injuries, he could still precisely detect the residual combat energy from distant battles. The journey ahead would require even greater caution, as they might soon encounter enemy teams just like those ahead.
If the opposing leader happened to be an Ultra-class warrior…
Their so-called “three Ultra-class” team might find itself in serious trouble.
Zhang Wen noticed that Thunder Omega had subtly adjusted their route to avoid the directions where the battles were occurring. For Thunder Omega, known for his pride, this was a significant compromise. Perhaps this was the tragedy of a powerful warrior—possessing great ambition but having lost his strength at the most critical moment.
Reality was truly cruel and ironic.
Although the competition rules strictly prohibited any form of trickery or cheating, there was still an unavoidable element of luck—good or bad. Teams that collided immediately upon entering the battlefield and suffered heavy losses were clearly the unfortunate ones. However, Zhang Wen’s team couldn’t exactly claim to be particularly lucky either.
Despite Thunder Omega’s efforts to avoid conflict by leveraging his Mind Energy and experience, twenty minutes later, they still encountered an unexpected situation.
A large section of primeval forest ahead had been completely flattened by the force of combat energy explosions, its scorched remains still smoldering. The air was filled with the acrid stench of burning vegetation.
Their arrival was clearly ill-timed, though even Thunder Omega hadn’t anticipated the sudden eruption of such intense combat energy from what had previously been a quiet forest.
At this moment, two opposing teams turned their hostile gazes toward Zhang Wen’s group—their uninvited arrival had clearly disrupted the confrontation.
In this competition, all were rivals, and any encounter between teams could easily erupt into deadly conflict.
The Southern Territory Overlord title had always been forged in blood and carnage.
Before Zhang Wen and Xiu Luo could recover from their shock, the “Overlord” continued his introduction. With a wave of his scepter, a second figure emerged from the light screen—an elderly man dressed in the luxurious attire of an Imperial Duke.
“The second arbitrator is the Imperial Duke, Duke Femir.”
It was not surprising that the Empire would send a Duke to join the Arbitration Committee, as it was to be expected.
However, the third arbitrator introduced by the Overlord left everyone stunned once again.
A massive and imposing figure filled the light screen, his form so hazy and ethereal that no one could make out his face. Yet, the overwhelming aura emanating from the screen made everyone think of one name—the King!
“For this tournament, we have also invited the First Strongest, the King, to join us. So, rest assured about the fairness of the tournament, as the King is the ultimate guarantee.”
As the Overlord spoke, many people secretly wondered: How could the King be persuaded to join? What special allure does this Southern Realm Overlord Tournament hold for someone like him? Even more bizarre was the fact that the Overlord, who was rumored to be capable of defeating the King, was the one introducing him. It was somewhat ironic…
After introducing the King, the Overlord proceeded to introduce two more members of the Arbitration Committee: the Chief Executive of the Alliance, Caesar, and the legendary Prophet from the Empire’s Eastern Realm’s largest organization, the Assembly.
This Arbitration Committee, composed of representatives from various factions, aimed to achieve relative fairness. The participants had little to complain about, especially given the presence of the Northern Realm Overlord and the King, whose influence alone was enough to ensure fairness.
The Alliance, as an external force, maintained a friendly commercial relationship with the Empire and thus acted as a neutral third party in the arbitration.
“That concludes the introduction of the Arbitration Committee members. Now, let me explain the rules of the finals.”
“There are a total of sixteen teams participating, with over ten Transcendent-level and forty Saint-level fighters. This means that one-third of the Empire’s strongest forces are gathered here. This is the pinnacle of combat, and regardless of the outcome, fairness and justice must be upheld. Any violators will be disqualified by the Arbitration Committee. The specifics of the finals are as follows: all participants will enter this psychic energy array, where psychics will transport everyone to the final location. This is the map of the finals.”
As the Overlord spoke, a bizarre island appeared on the psychic energy screen before him—a massive volcanic island. At its center, a towering volcanic crater pierced the clouds, emitting thick smoke and lava. The rest of the island was covered in dense, primeval forests.
“Once all participants enter the final location, they must advance toward this volcano and seize the highest point as quickly as possible. Whichever team or individual can hold the volcanic crater, defeat all challengers, and maintain their position until the end will be crowned the champion, and the strongest member of that team will become the Southern Realm Overlord.”
“Any team that hesitates or remains in one spot for more than ten minutes after entering the final location will be disqualified. Any team or individual that avoids combat or the fight for the highest point will be disqualified. Anyone who feigns injury to escape combat will be disqualified. Additionally, if one side voluntarily surrenders, no team or individual may continue to attack. Other than these rules, participants are free to act as they see fit…”
These final three rules effectively eliminated any notion of teams trying to conserve their strength and wait until the last moment to fight for the highest point.
All the rules were designed with one goal in mind—to give it your all and defeat your enemies openly. Only the strongest and most absolute power would lead to ultimate victory!
“These are the rules. If there are no questions, let’s begin. All participants, enter the psychic energy circle.”
The Overlord’s scepter pointed to the psychic energy array, and an invisible surge of psychic energy caused the entire array to glow with a dazzling golden light. Feeling the overwhelming power, even those who had doubted the Overlord’s strength fell silent. This level of power was comparable to that of a realm overlord—no, the Overlord was even stronger!
Members of the same team exchanged glances and gestures, gathering together as they stepped into the psychic energy array.
Just as Zhang Wen and his team entered the circle, Marian quietly approached him and whispered in his ear, so softly that only he could hear: “Don’t hesitate anymore. You must already know about my teacher’s situation. What good will come from staying on this sinking ship? If you’re willing to cooperate with me, we could have many more opportunities…” Her voice was urgent and rapid, and amidst the crowded group, it went unnoticed by anyone, even Luo Fulei.
“The Southern Realm Overlord Tournament finals begin!”
With the Overlord’s deep and solemn voice, countless dazzling lights erupted, and all sixteen teams vanished from the psychic energy array.
As the teleportation light faded, Zhang Wen immediately remained vigilant, carefully observing his surroundings.
He found himself on a very high hill, its sharp peak extending into the sky, at least five or six hundred meters above the ground. Looking around, Zhang Wen saw an endless sea of green trees. Occasionally, he could spot similar sharp hills piercing through the forest, like fangs reaching toward the heavens.
Not far from Zhang Wen, Xiu Luo, Agate, and Xiao Xi were also present, but there was no sign of Thor Omega, Luo Fulei, Marian, or Gero.
“What do we do now?” Xiu Luo stood up, shielding his forehead with one hand as he surveyed the surroundings. The sun hung high in the sky, radiating scorching heat. Everyone could feel the intensity of the sun’s rays, and the air was thick with heat, making it extremely uncomfortable.
“It seems like different teams have been teleported to different locations. But we’re all on this island,” Zhang Wen said as he used a stone to draw the shape of the volcanic island from memory.
“We can’t stay here for more than ten minutes. Let’s move while we look for them.”
Everyone tacitly acknowledged Zhang Wen’s leadership, given his strength and calm demeanor. His previous successes in leading the academy had also earned him their implicit trust.
Even the usually unruly Agate, who was consumed by thoughts of revenge, didn’t contest this leadership.
Under Zhang Wen’s guidance, Xiu Luo, Agate, and Xiao Xi began descending the steep rocky slope. While climbing a several-hundred-meter peak might be challenging for others, it was no trouble for Zhang Wen, Xiu Luo, and Agate. The only issue was Xiao Xi, who, in her usual cute short skirt, found climbing difficult and risked exposing herself.
Frustrated, she eventually jumped onto her brother Agate’s back, letting him carry her down the mountain.
Being an older brother was no easy task. Zhang Wen smirked mischievously, ruffling Xiao Xi’s fiery, fluffy hair, eliciting a playful scowl from her and a glare from Agate.
The four quickly entered the primeval forest, where they soon spotted Luo Fulei, Marian, and Gero cautiously advancing behind Thor Omega. The team had finally reunited.
It seemed the psychic energy array’s teleportation had worked well, as members of the same team hadn’t been separated too far.
“Let’s go,” Thor Omega said with his usual cold and authoritative demeanor. To those who didn’t know him, his imposing aura might have been intimidating. But for Zhang Wen, it only elicited a silent shake of his head. Once you entered the world of martial arts, you were no longer in control. Even a powerful figure like Thor Omega often had no choice.
After roughly estimating their direction, everyone followed Thor Omega toward the volcanic crater. Their team, including Thor Omega, consisted of only eight members, making them one of the smaller groups. However, considering their team’s “three Transcendent-level” strength, having fewer members was understandable.
As the team advanced, everyone remained alert, wary of any potential dangers. It was only a matter of time before they encountered enemies. After all, every team was in competition, and each leader was either at the Transcendent level or close to it—none were weak.
Taking advantage of the moment, Marian once again quietly approached Zhang Wen, using psychic energy to focus her voice: “So? Have you made up your mind? Staying with the teacher will only lead to a tragic end. Don’t say I didn’t warn you—the teacher has many enemies… You’re just a shield. Are you really okay with that?”
She was relentless! But Zhang Wen could understand. If a towering figure like Thor Omega were to fall, it would be catastrophic for his disciples. Marian, being one of the more ambitious and intelligent among the three, likely saw Zhang Wen’s strength and potential. She probably thought that with most of the team being Zhang Wen’s people, splitting off from Thor Omega and leaving behind the obvious target would be safer. At least, it would ensure her own survival.
But… Zhang Wen wasn’t the kind of person she thought he was.
Feeling Marian’s anxious gaze on him, Zhang Wen smiled slightly and used psychic energy to focus his voice in response: “What do you have to offer that would make me interested? And don’t you think you should show some sincerity before making demands?”
With that, Zhang Wen ignored her reaction and quickened his pace to move ahead, leaving Marian’s face alternating between red and green, her expression extremely unpleasant.
Not long after they began moving, almost simultaneously, intense combat energy fluctuations erupted from various directions on the island, followed by the sounds of energy explosions.
Several teams had already encountered each other and engaged in fierce battles!
At the front of the group, Thor Omega stopped and looked up, his deep blue eyes scanning the sky.
His expression was unreadable, and no one could guess what the God of Thunder was thinking at that moment. The glaring sunlight filtered through the gaps in the forest, casting shifting shadows on his face.
After a long pause, he shook his head. “The battles are at eight o’clock and six o’clock. Let’s keep moving.”
As expected of the God of Thunder, even while severely injured, he could accurately detect the combat energy spilling over from the battles. The journey ahead would require even more caution, as they could encounter enemy teams at any moment and engage in fierce combat.
If the opposing leader happened to be a Transcendent-level fighter…
Their team, which boasted “three Transcendent-level” members, might not know how to handle the situation.
Zhang Wen noticed that Thor Omega’s chosen path subtly avoided the directions of the battling teams. For someone with Thor Omega’s personality, this was a significant compromise. Perhaps this was the sorrow of a powerful figure—filled with ambition but losing their strength at the most critical moment.
Reality was indeed cruel and ironic.
Although the finals’ rules left no room for tricks or cheating, there was still an element of luck or misfortune. Teams that clashed immediately upon entering and suffered heavy losses were undoubtedly unlucky. But Zhang Wen’s team wasn’t particularly fortunate either.
Despite Thor Omega leveraging his psychic energy and experience to avoid encounters, twenty minutes later, they still ran into trouble.
A large section of the primeval forest ahead had been flattened by the force of combat energy explosions. Thick, black smoke rose into the air, and the smell of burning vegetation filled the surroundings.
Zhang Wen and his team’s arrival was clearly ill-timed, but even Thor Omega hadn’t expected such intense combat energy clashes to erupt suddenly in the previously quiet forest.
At that moment, the two teams that had been confronting each other turned their attention to Zhang Wen’s unexpected visitors, their gazes unfriendly.
Everyone was a competitor, and any two teams that met could erupt into battle.
The path to the Southern Realm Overlord was paved with blood and slaughter.
Through the drifting smoke, Zhang Wen saw the two groups. One group he recognized—it was Baten Ping, who had previously protected Jalit under Governor Temiso’s orders. The silver-haired, baby-faced Transcendent-level fighter still wore his usual smile, but his body bore several burn marks, indicating that he hadn’t fared well in the recent clash.
Baten Ping’s team consisted of twelve members, including three Saint-level and six Tenth-level fighters. While their overall strength wasn’t particularly formidable, considering they were privately supported by Governor Temiso, it was still impressive.
Opposite Baten Ping stood a burly, bearded, bald man with a bare, muscular torso. His body was surrounded by rings of purple combat energy, and his overwhelming, tsunami-like aura made it clear that he was also a Transcendent-level fighter!
Zhang Wen noticed that this man’s team had only six members, fewer than their own. Surprisingly, four of them were Saint-level, and the remaining three were Tenth-level fighters. Teams that made it to the finals were no simple matter.
At that moment, Marian and Luo Fulei almost simultaneously leaned in close to Zhang Wen, one on each side, and whispered to him with fragrant breath: “The one on the left is supported by Governor Temiso, and the one on the right is the Transcendent-level Berserker Batu Li, supported by Governor Karayan.”
Barten’s team consisted of twelve members, including himself—three Saint-class and six Tenth-class warriors. While not exceptionally strong overall, it was still a decent force, considering it was personally supported by Governor Temiso.
Opposing Barten was a bald giant with a thick beard and a bare, muscular torso radiating powerful purple combat aura. His presence, like a tidal wave of overwhelming force, immediately marked him as another Ultra-class warrior.
Zhang Wen noted that his team had only six members—fewer than their own. Surprisingly, four of them were Saint-class, with the remaining three being Tenth-class warriors. Every team that had made it to the finals was clearly formidable.
Before Zhang Wen and Xiu Luo could recover from their shock, the “Overlord” continued his introduction. With a wave of his scepter, a second figure emerged from the light screen. It was an elderly man dressed in the luxurious attire of an Imperial Duke.
“The second arbitrator is the Imperial Duke, Duke Femir.”
It was not surprising that the Empire sent a Duke to join the Arbitration Committee, as it was expected.
However, the third arbitrator introduced by the Overlord immediately after shocked everyone once again.
A massive and imposing figure filled the light screen, his form so hazy and ethereal that no one could make out his face. But the intense aura emanating from the screen made everyone think of one name—the King!
“For this competition, we have also invited the First Strongest, the King, to join. So, everyone can rest assured about the fairness of the competition, as the ‘King’ is the best guarantee.”
Listening to the Overlord’s introduction, many people secretly wondered: How could the King be persuaded to join? What special allure does this Southern Realm Overlord Competition have to attract such a being? Even more bizarre is that the Overlord, who is rumored to be capable of defeating the King, is the one introducing him. Isn’t that a bit ironic?
After introducing the King, the Overlord introduced two more members of the Arbitration Committee: the Chief Grand Administrator of the Alliance, Caesar, and the legendary Prophet from the Empire’s Eastern Realm’s largest organization, the Assembly.
This Arbitration Committee gathered representatives from all sides, ensuring relative fairness. The participants had no major objections to this. Just the presence of the Northern Realm Overlord and the King alone carried enough weight.
As an external force, the Alliance, which has always maintained friendly commercial relations with the Empire, also stood as a fair third party in executing arbitration.
“The members of the Arbitration Committee have been introduced. Now, let me explain the rules of the finals.”
“There are a total of sixteen teams participating, with over ten super-tier and forty saint-tier fighters. This means that one-third of the Empire’s strongest forces are gathered here. This is the pinnacle of battles, and regardless of the outcome, fairness and justice must be ensured. Any violators will be disqualified by the Arbitration Committee. The specifics of the finals are as follows: First, all participants will enter this psychic energy array, where psychics will transport everyone to the final location. This is the final map.”
As the Overlord spoke, a bizarre island appeared on the psychic energy screen in front of him—a massive volcanic island. At its center, a towering volcanic crater spewed thick smoke and lava into the clouds. The rest of the island was covered in dense, primeval forests.
“After entering the final location, all participants must advance toward this volcano and occupy the highest point as quickly as possible. Whichever team or individual can hold the volcanic crater, defeat all challengers, and maintain their position until the end will be crowned the champion. The strongest member of that team will then become the Southern Realm Overlord.”
“Any team that hesitates after entering the final location and stays in one spot for more than ten minutes without advancing will be disqualified. Any team or individual that avoids combat or the fight for the highest point will be disqualified. Anyone who feigns injury to escape combat will be disqualified. Additionally, if one side voluntarily surrenders, no team or individual may continue to attack. Other than that, anything goes…”
These last three rules effectively eliminated any thoughts of waiting until the last moment to fight for the highest point or conserving strength.
All the rules pointed to one goal—to go all out and defeat the enemy openly. Only the strongest and those with absolute power could become the ultimate winner!
“These are the rules. If there are no questions, let’s begin. All participants, enter the psychic energy circle.”
The Overlord’s scepter pointed to the psychic energy array, and an invisible surge of psychic energy immediately illuminated the array with a dazzling golden light. Feeling the overwhelming power, even those who doubted the Overlord’s strength fell silent. This level of power was comparable to that of a realm overlord—no, the Overlord might even be stronger!
Members of the same team exchanged gestures and glances, gathering together as they stepped into the psychic energy array.
Just as Zhang Wen and his team entered the circle, Marian quietly approached him and whispered in his ear, “Don’t hesitate anymore. You must already know about my teacher’s situation. What good will come from staying on this sinking ship? If you’re willing to cooperate with me, we could have many more opportunities…” Her voice was urgent and rapid, masked by the crowd, and went unnoticed by anyone, even Luo Fulei.
“The Southern Realm Overlord Competition—finals begin!”
With the Overlord’s deep and solemn voice, countless dazzling lights erupted, and all sixteen teams disappeared into the psychic energy array.
As the teleportation light faded, Zhang Wen immediately remained vigilant, carefully observing his surroundings.
He found himself on a very high hill, sharp as a bamboo shoot, extending into the sky at least five to six hundred meters above the ground. Zhang Wen’s gaze swept across the endless sea of green trees. Occasionally, he could see similar sharp hills protruding from the forest, like fangs reaching into the sky.
Not far from Zhang Wen, Xiu Luo, Agate, and Xiao Xi were also present, but there was no sign of Thor Omega, Luo Fulei, Marian, or Gro.
“What do we do now?” Xiu Luo stood up, shielding his eyes with one hand as he surveyed the surroundings. The sun hung high in the sky, radiating scorching heat. Everyone felt the intensity of the sun’s rays, and the hot air was almost unbearable.
“It seems different teams were teleported to different locations. But we’re all on this island,” Zhang Wen said, using a stone to draw the shape of the volcanic island from memory.
“We can’t stay here for more than ten minutes. Let’s move while looking for them.”
Everyone tacitly acknowledged Zhang Wen’s leadership, given his strength and calm demeanor. His previous successes in leading the academy had also earned their respect.
Even the usually unruly Agate, consumed by thoughts of revenge, didn’t contest this.
Under Zhang Wen’s lead, Xiu Luo, Agate, and Xiao Xi began descending the steep rocky hill. While a several-hundred-meter-high peak might be challenging for others, it was no trouble for Zhang Wen, Xiu Luo, and Agate. The only issue was Xiao Xi, who habitually wore a cute short skirt, making climbing difficult and risking exposure.
Finally, frustrated, she jumped onto her brother Agate’s back, letting him carry her down.
Being an older brother was no easy task. Zhang Wen smirked mischievously, reaching out to ruffle Xiao Xi’s fiery, fluffy hair, eliciting a playful scowl from her and a glare from Agate.
The four quickly entered the primeval forest, just in time to see Luo Fulei, Marian, and Gro cautiously advancing with Thor Omega. The team was finally reunited.
It seemed the psychic energy array’s teleportation worked well, as members of the same team weren’t separated too far.
“Let’s go,” Thor Omega said with his usual cold and authoritative demeanor. To the uninitiated, his imposing aura might be intimidating. But for Zhang Wen, it only made him shake his head internally. Once you’re in this world, you have no choice. Even a strong figure like Thor Omega often has no options.
After roughly estimating their direction, everyone followed Thor Omega toward the volcanic crater. Their team, including Thor Omega, only had eight members, making it one of the smaller groups. However, considering their “three super-tier” strength, the smaller number made sense.
As the team advanced, everyone remained alert, wary of any potential dangers. At any moment, they could encounter enemies. Everyone was a competitor, and each team’s leader was either super-tier or close to it—no weaklings here.
Marian, taking advantage of the moment, once again quietly approached Zhang Wen, using psychic energy to focus her voice: “So? Have you made up your mind? Staying with the teacher will only lead to a tragic end. Don’t say I didn’t warn you—the teacher has many enemies… You’re just a shield. Are you okay with that?”
She really doesn’t give up! But Zhang Wen could understand. If a towering figure like Thor Omega fell, it would be a disaster for his followers. Marian was just one of the more ambitious and clever disciples. Perhaps she saw potential in Zhang Wen, thinking that with most of the team being his people, splitting off and leaving Omega behind would be safer. At least, she could ensure her own survival.
But… Zhang Wen wasn’t the kind of person she thought he was.
Feeling Marian’s anxious gaze on him, Zhang Wen smiled slightly, also using psychic energy to focus his voice: “What do you have to offer that would tempt me? And don’t you think you should show some sincerity before making demands?”
With that, Zhang Wen ignored her reaction and quickened his pace to catch up with the others, leaving Marian’s face alternating between red and pale, clearly displeased.
Not long after they set off, almost simultaneously, intense combat energy fluctuations erupted from various directions on the island, followed by explosions of energy.
Several teams had already encountered each other and engaged in fierce battles!
At the front, Thor Omega stopped, tilting his head upward. His deep blue eyes scanned the sky.
His expression was unreadable, and no one could guess what the God of Wrath was thinking. The glaring sunlight filtered through the gaps in the forest, casting shifting shadows on his face.
After a long pause, he shook his head, “The battles are at eight o’clock and six o’clock. Let’s keep moving.”
Truly the God of Wrath. Despite his severe injuries, he could still accurately sense the combat energy spilling from the battles. The journey ahead would require even more caution, as they could encounter hostile teams at any moment, just like the ones before.
If the opposing leader happened to be a super-tier fighter…
Their team, which boasted “three super-tier” members, might not know how to handle the situation.
Zhang Wen noticed that Thor Omega’s chosen path subtly avoided the directions of the battling teams. For someone of Thor Omega’s temperament, this was a significant compromise. Perhaps this was the sorrow of a strong figure—full of ambition but losing his power at the most critical moment.
Reality was indeed cruel and ironic.
Although the finals, bound by rules, left no room for tricks or cheating, there was still an element of luck or misfortune. Teams that clashed immediately upon arrival and suffered heavy losses were certainly unlucky. But Zhang Wen’s team wasn’t particularly fortunate either.
Despite Thor Omega leveraging his psychic energy and experience to avoid confrontations, twenty minutes later, they still encountered an unexpected situation.
A large swath of the primeval forest ahead had been flattened by the force of combat energy explosions. Thick, black smoke rose, and the air was filled with the acrid smell of burning vegetation.
Zhang Wen and his team’s arrival was clearly ill-timed, but even Thor Omega hadn’t anticipated such intense combat energy clashes in the previously silent forest.
At that moment, the two teams in the midst of their standoff turned their attention to Zhang Wen’s uninvited guests, their gazes unfriendly.
Everyone was a competitor, and any two teams that met could erupt into battle.
The path to the Southern Realm Overlord was paved with blood and slaughter.
Through the drifting smoke, Zhang Wen saw the two groups. One he recognized—Baten Ping, who had previously protected Karit under Governor Temiso’s orders. The silver-haired, baby-faced super-tier fighter still wore his usual smile, but his body bore multiple burn marks, indicating he hadn’t gained the upper hand in the recent clash.
Baten Ping’s team, including himself, had twelve members—three saint-tier and six tenth-tier fighters. While not particularly formidable overall, considering it was privately supported by Governor Temiso, it was decent.
Opposite Baten Ping was a burly, bald man with a thick beard, shirtless and revealing his bronzed, muscular physique. Surrounding him were rings of purple combat energy, his aura as overwhelming as a tsunami, clearly marking him as another super-tier fighter!
Zhang Wen noticed his team had six members, fewer than Zhang Wen’s team, but surprisingly, four of them were saint-tier, and the remaining three were tenth-tier fighters. Teams that made it to the finals were no simple matter.
At that moment, Marian and Luo Fulei almost simultaneously leaned in close to Zhang Wen, one on each side, their breath warm as they whispered, “The left is supported by Governor Temiso, and the right is the super-tier fighter Baturi, supported by Governor Karayan.”
After finishing their actions, the two of them discovered that the other had been doing the exact same thing, causing them to exchange slightly awkward expressions. Their eyes met briefly before they silently and discreetly backed away from each other.
Under normal circumstances, being surrounded and fawned over by two beautiful women might have made Zhang Wen the envy of others. However, everyone’s attention was now completely drawn to the sudden appearance of two teams of super-advanced warriors, leaving no one to notice such minor details. Even Omega, the Thunder Master, pretended not to see his disciple’s small gestures.
If handled improperly, the so-called “strongest” team led by Thunder Master Omega could very likely collapse right here.
After speaking, the two of them realized they were both doing the same thing, which led to a slightly awkward moment. Their eyes met a few times before they silently retreated.
Under normal circumstances, Zhang Wen being surrounded and fawned over by two beauties might have aroused jealousy. However, at this moment, everyone’s attention was entirely focused on the sudden appearance of two teams of super-tier powerhouses, and no one noticed this detail. Even Omega, who usually kept an eye on his disciples’ actions, chose to ignore it this time.
If handled improperly, the “strongest” team led by Thunder God Omega could very well collapse.
In reality, the only one in the team capable of competing with super-tier powerhouses was Agate, the “weakest super-tier” Flame Demon. If a real fight broke out, it was unclear who would emerge victorious, and they had to be wary of the possibility that the opposing teams might join forces against them.
After all, a team labeled as having “three super-tier” members could easily provoke a united front from their enemies.
Originally, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li, who were in combat mode, temporarily suppressed their desire to attack. Both teams glared at Thunder God Omega and Zhang Wen. The field fell into an eerie silence.
Kato Heiwa and Batu Li exchanged glances. The two former enemies now saw caution in each other’s eyes. They belonged to different factions, and whether it was the private rift between Governor Temiso and Governor Karajan or the struggle for dominance in the southern realm, reconciliation was impossible.
However, this was under the premise that no external enemies were involved. When Thunder God Omega, Zhang Wen, and Flame Demon Agate appeared, both Kato Heiwa and Batu Li felt a strong threat. What did it mean to have three super-tier members in one team? It meant they had absolute power, enough to annihilate both teams.
Inevitably, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li quietly set aside their hostility towards each other, deciding to deal with the strongest enemy first.
The weapons in the hands of both teams and their vigilant gazes quietly turned towards Zhang Wen and Omega.
Sensing the faint smell of gunpowder in the air, Zhang Wen inwardly sighed while also feeling a cold sweat. For now, both sides were cautious, maintaining a brief stalemate, but what would happen next? Were they really going to challenge both teams at once?
Although Kato Heiwa had known Zhang Wen before, when it came to the struggle for dominance in the southern realm, there was likely no room for friendship. More importantly, through the tests during their time on the Starlight, while others might not be aware, Kato Heiwa, as a super-tier powerhouse, might have guessed a bit about Zhang Wen’s situation. Normally, Zhang Wen did not possess super-tier strength; he could only reach that level under specific circumstances.
For a moment, the members of all three teams maintained an eerie silence, continuously building up their strength while internally debating.
To fight or not to fight?
This brief calm did not last long. Suddenly, a fierce roar erupted: “Anyone in my way, get lost!”
A blazing red flame surged into the sky, forming a fiery dragon. The surrounding air temperature rose sharply. Dry leaves caught fire, green plants withered and curled, and even hair dried and curled.
It was Flame Demon Agate!!
Zhang Wen had considered many scenarios, including those involving Thunder God Omega, Marian, and Rofle, but no one had anticipated Agate’s sudden outburst of rage.
“Purple Flame Thunder Prison!”
As Agate swung his greatsword, a purple-red flame formed a dazzling fire dragon, sweeping indiscriminately towards both Kato Heiwa and Batu Li’s teams.
“This idiot!!”
Zhang Wen shouted in his heart. Agate was too impulsive. He probably thought that with Zhang Wen, himself, and Thunder God Omega, three super-tier powerhouses could easily dominate the two opposing super-tier members. But he seemed to have forgotten that Zhang Wen couldn’t normally unleash super-tier strength; his strongest suit was physical combat. And Agate was completely unaware of Thunder God Omega’s current weakened state.
This was going to be bad!!
Sure enough, almost instinctively, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li, who had been hesitating, changed their expressions upon being attacked by Flame Demon Agate. Even if they didn’t want to join forces, they had no choice now. Facing Agate’s assault, they had to counterattack to protect themselves!
Batu Li, the Berserker, roared, his muscles bulging explosively. When he had made his name, Flame Demon Agate was still unknown. Now, this junior dared to attack him first? It was intolerable! Fueled by rage, his battle energy surged, forming a dazzling light umbrella that pushed the rest of his team away. In the next moment, he clenched his fists like a giant wielding a hammer and charged towards the incoming fire dragon.
A brilliant white light formed a blinding greatsword, slashing towards Agate’s fire dragon.
At the same time, Kato Heiwa’s youthful face lost its smile. His silver hair stood on end, and a hazy, colorful vortex expanded around him. “Death Tornado!” The colorful battle energy formed a swirling vortex that grew larger and larger, striking Agate’s red dragon from the side.
The air was filled with the full-force attacks of three super-tier powerhouses. In an instant, it felt as if the air itself was about to explode. Agate’s fire dragon scorched and evaporated the air, Batu Li’s sharp battle energy split the air in two, and Kato Heiwa’s colorful tornado sucked the air dry within a radius of tens of meters. In a brief moment, the core of the battlefield became a vacuum.
“BOOM!!!”
The three forces collided, creating a terrifying explosion! This was the most terrifying energy outburst since entering the finals. This strike was almost on par with that of the King.
After a few seconds of stalemate, Agate, fighting alone against two, was immediately overwhelmed. His fire dragon was first struck by Batu Li’s battle energy sword, and while it struggled, it was then caught by Kato Heiwa’s vortex. Kato Heiwa’s power had initially gone unnoticed, but now Agate realized he was the most formidable opponent.
The colorful vortex was like countless sharp, rotating blades, tearing Agate’s fire dragon apart piece by piece.
Flame Demon Agate, usually very confident, couldn’t help but be startled.
“Good thing I have strong companions,” Agate muttered to himself before shouting, “Zhang Wen, Thunder God, let’s attack together and show them what absolute power is!”
Turning around, Agate’s smile twitched.
Behind him, Thunder God Omega had already fled with his three disciples, faster than rabbits.
Zhang Wen was no slower, having already pulled away the confused Shura and Xiaoxi, who was cheering for her brother.
The colorful tornado and the blinding light sword arrived in an instant, casting a pale light on Agate’s face. This was the combined force of two super-tier powerhouses.
After all, a team claiming to have “three super-advanced warriors” was bound to provoke a sense of shared hostility.
Kato Hei and Batuli, who had originally been in combat mode, temporarily suppressed their urge to attack. Both teams fixed their eyes on Thunder Master Omega and Zhang Wen, and an eerie silence fell over the battlefield.
Batofu and Batuli exchanged a glance. The two, who had been enemies moments ago, simultaneously saw hesitation in each other’s eyes. They belonged to opposing factions, and whether it was due to the covert tensions between Governor Temiso and Governor Kalayang or their competition for dominance in the Southern Territory, there was no way to reconcile their differences.
After speaking, the two of them realized they were both doing the same thing, leading to a slightly awkward expression. Their gazes collided a few times before they silently retreated without a word. Under normal circumstances, Zhang Wen being surrounded and fawned over by two beauties might have aroused jealousy among others. However, at this moment, everyone’s attention was entirely focused on the sudden appearance of two teams of super-tier powerhouses, and no one noticed this detail. Even Omega, who usually paid attention to his disciples’ actions, chose to ignore it this time.
If they handled the situation improperly, the “strongest” team led by Thunder God Omega might collapse on the spot. In reality, the only one in the team capable of competing with super-tier powerhouses was the “weakest super-tier,” Flame Demon Agate. If a real fight broke out, it was unclear who would emerge victorious, and they had to be wary of the possibility that the opposing teams might join forces against them. After all, a team labeled as having “three super-tier members” could easily provoke a united front from their enemies.
Originally, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li, who were in combat mode, temporarily suppressed their desire to attack. Both teams stared at Thunder God Omega and Zhang Wen, and the scene fell into an eerie silence. Kato Heiwa and Batu Li exchanged glances. Despite being enemies moments ago, they now saw mutual caution in each other’s eyes. They belonged to different factions, and whether it was the private rift between Governor Temiso and Governor Karajan or the struggle for dominance in the southern realm, reconciliation was impossible.
However, this premise held only as long as no external enemies intervened. When Thunder God Omega, Zhang Wen, and Flame Demon Agate appeared, both Kato Heiwa and Batu Li felt a strong sense of threat. A team with three super-tier members—what did that mean? It meant they had absolute power, enough to annihilate both teams.
Inevitably, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li quietly set aside their hostility toward each other, deciding to deal with the strongest enemy first. The weapons in their hands and their vigilant gazes subtly shifted toward Zhang Wen and Omega.
Sensing the faint smell of gunpowder in the air, Zhang Wen inwardly sighed while also feeling a cold sweat. For now, both sides were cautious, locked in a brief stalemate, but what would happen next? Would they really have to challenge both teams simultaneously?
Although Kato Heiwa had known Zhang Wen before, when it came to the struggle for dominance in the southern realm, there was likely no room for friendship. More importantly, based on the tests conducted during their time on the Starlight, others might not be aware, but Kato Heiwa, as a super-tier powerhouse, might have guessed a bit about Zhang Wen’s situation. Normally, Zhang Wen did not possess super-tier strength; he could only reach that level under specific circumstances.
For a moment, the three teams maintained an eerie silence, continuously building up their strength while internally debating whether to fight or not.
This brief calm did not last long. Suddenly, a furious roar erupted: “Anyone in my way, get lost!”
A blazing crimson battle energy surged into the sky, forming a roaring flame. The surrounding air instantly heated up. Dry leaves caught fire, green plants withered and curled, and even hair dried and coiled.
It was Flame Demon Agate!!
Zhang Wen had considered many possibilities, including scenarios involving Thunder God Omega, Marian, and Rofre, but no one had anticipated that Agate would suddenly lose his temper and attack.
“Purple Flame Thunder Prison!”
As Agate swung his giant sword with both hands, a purple-red flame formed a dazzling fire dragon, sweeping indiscriminately toward the teams of Kato Heiwa and Batu Li.
“This idiot!!”
Zhang Wen shouted inwardly. Agate was too impulsive. He probably relied on the fact that their team had Zhang Wen, himself, and Thunder God Omega—three super-tier members against two, which should have been an easy sweep. However, he seemed to have forgotten that Zhang Wen couldn’t normally unleash super-tier battle energy; his greatest strength was in physical combat. Moreover, Agate was completely unaware of Thunder God Omega’s hollow state.
This was going to be bad!!
Sure enough, almost instinctively, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li, who had been hesitating, reacted simultaneously to Agate’s attack. Even if they didn’t want to join forces, they had no choice now. Facing the Flame Demon’s assault, they had to counterattack to protect themselves.
Batu Li, the Berserker, roared, his muscles explosively bulging. When he rose to fame, Flame Demon Agate was still nowhere to be seen. Now, this junior dared to attack him first—it was intolerable! Fueled by rage, his battle energy surged like a dazzling umbrella of light, pushing the rest of his team aside. In the next moment, he clenched his fists like a giant wielding a hammer and charged toward the incoming flame dragon.
A blinding white sword of battle energy formed, slashing toward Agate’s flame dragon.
At the same time, Kato Heiwa’s youthful face lost its smile, and his silver hair stood on end. A hazy, multicolored vortex expanded around him. “Death Tornado!” The multicolored battle energy formed a swirling vortex that grew larger and larger, striking Agate’s crimson dragon from the side.
The air was filled with the full-force attacks of three super-tier powerhouses. In an instant, it felt as if the air itself was about to explode. The Flame Demon’s fire dragon scorched and evaporated the air, the Berserker’s sharp battle energy split it in two, and the Hermit’s multicolored tornado drained the air within a radius of dozens of meters. In a brief moment, the core of the battle became a vacuum.
“BOOM!!!”
The three forces of battle energy collided, creating a terrifying explosion! This was the most terrifying energy eruption since entering the finals, comparable to the power of the King on that day.
After a few seconds of stalemate, Agate, fighting alone against two, was immediately overwhelmed. His flame dragon was first struck by Batu Li’s battle energy sword, and while it struggled, it was then caught by Kato Heiwa’s battle energy vortex. Kato Heiwa’s power had initially gone unnoticed, but now Agate realized he was the most formidable opponent.
The multicolored tornado vortex was like countless rotating blades, instantly dismembering and shredding Agate’s flame dragon, which had been unleashed with all his strength.
Flame Demon Agate, who was usually very confident, couldn’t help but be startled.
“Good thing I have strong teammates too,” Agate muttered to himself before shouting, “Zhang Wen, Thunder God, let’s attack together and show them what absolute power means!”
Turning around, Agate’s smile twitched.
Behind him, Thunder God Omega and his three disciples had already fled, faster than rabbits.
Zhang Wen was no slouch either, having already pulled away the confused Shura and Xiao Xi, who had been cheering for her brother, at lightning speed.
The multicolored tornado and the blinding sword of light arrived in an instant, casting a pale light on Agate’s face. This was the combined power of two super-tier powerhouses.
Inevitably, Batofu and Batuli quietly set aside their hostility toward each other and decided to deal with the greatest threat first.
Weapons were raised and wary eyes subtly shifted toward Zhang Wen and Omega.
Sensing the faint scent of gunpowder in the air, Zhang Wen couldn’t help but bitterly chuckle inwardly while also feeling a cold sweat. At this moment, both sides were holding back, locked in a brief stalemate—but what came next? Was he really going to challenge both teams at once?
Although Batofu had previously known Zhang Wen, when it came to the issue of competing for dominance in the Southern Territory, there was probably no room for friendship. Even more importantly, through the tests conducted during their time aboard the *Stellar Moon*, while others might not have known, Batofu, as a super-advanced warrior, likely had some suspicions about Zhang Wen. He knew that Zhang Wen definitely didn’t possess super-advanced strength under normal circumstances, only being able to temporarily reach that level under specific conditions.
For a moment, the members of the three teams remained eerily silent, each accumulating energy while internally wrestling with a moral dilemma.
To fight or not to fight?
This brief calm didn’t last long when suddenly, a thunderous roar shattered the silence: “Whoever stands in front of me, die!”
A blazing crimson battle aura erupted skyward, forming a roaring wall of flame. The air around them instantly heated up. Leaves caught fire and curled, green plants withered and browned, and even hair dried and curled.
After speaking, the two of them realized they were both doing the same thing, which led to a slightly awkward expression. Their eyes met a few times, and then they silently retreated without a word. Under normal circumstances, Zhang Wen being surrounded and fawned over by two beauties might have sparked jealousy among others. However, at this moment, everyone’s attention was entirely focused on the sudden appearance of two teams of super-tier powerhouses, and no one noticed this detail. Even Omega, who usually paid close attention to his disciples’ actions, pretended not to see it.
If they handled the situation poorly, the “strongest” team led by Thunder God Omega could very well collapse. In reality, the only one in the team capable of contending with super-tier opponents was the “weakest super-tier,” Agni Agat. If a real fight broke out, it was unclear who would emerge victorious, and they had to be wary of the possibility that the opposing teams might join forces against them. After all, a team labeled as having “three super-tier” members could easily provoke a united front from their enemies.
Kato Heiwa and Batu Li, who had initially entered a combat state, temporarily suppressed their desire to attack. Both teams stared at Thunder God Omega and Zhang Wen, and an eerie silence fell over the scene. Kato Heiwa and Batu Li exchanged glances. Despite being enemies moments ago, they both saw a hint of caution in each other’s eyes. They belonged to different factions, and whether it was the private rift between Governor Temiso and Governor Karajan or the struggle for dominance in the southern realm, reconciliation was impossible.
However, this was under the premise that no external enemies were involved. When Thunder God Omega, Zhang Wen, and Agni Agat appeared, both Kato Heiwa and Batu Li felt a strong sense of threat. A team with three super-tier members—what did that mean? It meant they had absolute power, enough to potentially annihilate both teams.
Inevitably, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li quietly set aside their hostility toward each other, deciding to deal with the strongest enemy first. The weapons in their hands and their vigilant gazes subtly shifted toward Zhang Wen and Omega.
Sensing the faint smell of gunpowder in the air, Zhang Wen inwardly sighed while also feeling a cold sweat. Both sides were momentarily cautious, locked in a brief stalemate, but what would happen next? Were they really going to challenge both teams at once?
Although Kato Heiwa had known Zhang Wen before, when it came to the struggle for dominance in the southern realm, there was likely no room for friendship. More importantly, based on the tests conducted during their time on the Star Moon, others might not be aware, but Kato Heiwa, as a super-tier powerhouse, might have guessed a bit about Zhang Wen’s situation. Normally, Zhang Wen didn’t possess super-tier strength; he could only reach that level under specific circumstances.
For a moment, the three teams maintained an eerie silence, continuously building up their strength while internally debating whether to fight or not.
This brief calm didn’t last long. Suddenly, a fierce roar erupted: “Anyone in my way, get lost!”
A blazing crimson battle energy shot into the sky, forming a roaring flame. The surrounding air temperature soared instantly. Dead leaves caught fire, green plants withered and curled, and even hair dried and shriveled.
It was Agni Agat!!
Zhang Wen had considered many scenarios, including those involving Thunder God Omega, Marian, and Rofle, but no one had anticipated Agni Agat’s sudden outburst.
“Purple Flame Thunder Prison!”
As Agat swung his massive sword, a purple-red flame formed a dazzling fire dragon, sweeping indiscriminately toward both Kato Heiwa and Batu Li’s teams.
“This idiot!!”
Zhang Wen cursed inwardly. Agat was too impulsive. He probably assumed that with Zhang Wen, himself, and Thunder God Omega on their team, three super-tier members could easily overpower two. But he seemed to forget that Zhang Wen couldn’t normally unleash super-tier battle energy—his greatest strength was in physical combat. And Agat was completely unaware of Thunder God Omega’s current weakened state.
This was going to be bad!!
Sure enough, almost instinctively, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li, who had been hesitating moments ago, reacted simultaneously to Agni Agat’s attack. Even if they didn’t want to team up, they had no choice. Faced with Agni’s assault, they had to counterattack to protect themselves.
Batu Li, the Berserker, roared, his muscles bulging explosively. When he rose to fame, Agni Agat was still a nobody. Now, this junior dared to attack him first—it was intolerable! Fueled by rage, his battle energy surged outward like a dazzling umbrella of light, pushing his teammates aside. In the next moment, he clenched his fists like a giant wielding a hammer and charged at the incoming fire dragon.
A brilliant white sword of battle energy formed, slashing toward Agni’s fire dragon.
At the same time, Kato Heiwa’s youthful face lost its smile. His silver hair stood on end, and a hazy, multicolored vortex expanded around him. “Death Tornado!” The multicolored battle energy formed a swirling vortex that grew larger and larger, striking Agni’s crimson dragon from the side.
The air was filled with the full-force attacks of three super-tier powerhouses. In an instant, it felt as if the air itself was about to explode. Agni’s fire dragon scorched and evaporated the air, Batu Li’s sharp battle energy split it in half, and Kato Heiwa’s multicolored tornado sucked the air dry within a radius of dozens of meters. In a brief moment, the core of the battlefield became a vacuum.
“BOOM!!!”
The three forces collided, resulting in a terrifying explosion. This was the most horrifying energy outburst since the tournament began, rivaling even the power displayed by the King on that day.
After a few seconds of stalemate, Agni, fighting alone against two, was immediately overwhelmed. His fire dragon was first struck by Batu Li’s battle energy sword, and while it struggled to hold on, it was then caught by Kato Heiwa’s vortex. Kato Heiwa’s power had initially gone unnoticed, but now Agni realized he was the most formidable opponent.
The multicolored vortex was like countless rotating blades, tearing Agni’s fire dragon apart piece by piece.
Agni Agat, who had always been confident, couldn’t help but feel a pang of fear.
“Good thing I have strong teammates,” he muttered to himself, then shouted, “Zhang Wen, Thunder God, let’s attack together and show them what absolute power looks like!”
Turning around, Agni’s smile froze.
Behind him, Thunder God Omega and his three disciples had already fled, faster than rabbits.
Zhang Wen wasn’t far behind, having already pulled away the confused Shura and Xiao Xi, who had been cheering for her brother.
The multicolored tornado and the blinding sword of light arrived in an instant, illuminating Agni’s pale face. This was the combined power of two super-tier powerhouses.
Zhang Wen had considered many scenarios beforehand, including Thunder Master Omega, Marien, and Lofrei, all anticipating various possible situations, but none of them had expected Agate to suddenly lash out in rage.
“Violet Flame Thunder Prison!”
As Agate swung his massive sword with both hands, a dragon-shaped torrent of purple-red flames formed a magnificent inferno, sweeping indiscriminately toward both Batofu’s and Batuli’s teams.
“This idiot!!”
Zhang Wen shouted inwardly. Agate was too impulsive. He must have assumed that with Zhang Wen, himself, and Thunder Master Omega on the team—three super-advanced warriors—defeating two opposing super-advanced fighters would be a complete rout. But he seemed to have forgotten that Zhang Wen normally couldn’t even summon super-advanced-level battle energy. Zhang Wen’s greatest strength was his martial arts techniques. And Omega’s condition as an empty shell was something Agate was completely unaware of.
This was going to be a disaster!!
After speaking, the two of them realized that the other was doing the same thing as themselves, and they couldn’t help but feel slightly awkward. Their gazes collided a few times before they silently retreated without a word. Under normal circumstances, Zhang Wen being surrounded and fawned over by two beautiful women might have aroused jealousy from others. However, at this moment, everyone’s attention was entirely focused on the sudden appearance of two teams of super-tier powerhouses, and no one noticed this detail. Including Omega, who simply turned a blind eye to his disciple’s subtle actions. If they didn’t handle the situation properly, the “strongest” team led by Thunder God Omega could very well collapse.
In reality, the only one in this team who could rival the super-tier was the “weakest super-tier,” the Flame Demon Agart. If a real fight broke out, it was unclear who would emerge victorious, and they had to be wary of the possibility that the opposing teams might join forces against them. After all, a team labeled as having “three super-tiers” could easily provoke a united front from the enemy.
Originally, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li, who had entered combat mode, temporarily suppressed their desire to attack. Both teams glared at Thunder God Omega and Zhang Wen, and the scene fell into an eerie silence. Kato Heiwa and Batu Li exchanged glances. The two, who had just been enemies, simultaneously saw caution in each other’s eyes. They belonged to different factions, and whether it was the private rift between Governor Temiso and Governor Karajan or the struggle for dominance in the southern realm, reconciliation was impossible.
However, this premise was based on the absence of external enemies. When Thunder God Omega, Zhang Wen, and the Flame Demon Agart appeared, both Kato Heiwa and Batu Li felt a strong sense of threat. What did it mean for a team to have three super-tiers? It meant they had absolute power and could even annihilate both teams.
Inevitably, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li quietly set aside their hostility towards each other, deciding to deal with the strongest enemy first. The weapons in their hands and their vigilant gazes subtly shifted towards Zhang Wen and Omega.
Sensing the faint smell of gunpowder in the air, Zhang Wen inwardly sighed while also breaking into a cold sweat. Both sides were momentarily cautious, locked in a brief stalemate, but what should they do next? Were they really going to challenge both teams at the same time?
Although Kato Heiwa had known Zhang Wen before, when it came to the struggle for dominance in the southern realm, there was probably no room for friendship. More importantly, through the tests during their time on the Star Moon, others might not be aware, but Kato Heiwa, as a super-tier powerhouse, might have guessed a bit about Zhang Wen’s situation. Normally, Zhang Wen didn’t possess super-tier strength; he could only reach that level under specific circumstances.
For a moment, the three teams maintained an eerie silence, continuously building up their strength while internally grappling with the decision to fight or not.
This brief calm didn’t last long. Suddenly, a fierce roar erupted: “Whoever stands in my way, get out of here!”
A blazing crimson battle energy surged high into the sky, forming a roaring flame. The surrounding air temperature instantly rose. Dry leaves caught fire, green plants withered and curled, and even hair dried and coiled.
It was the Flame Demon Agart!!
Zhang Wen had considered many scenarios, including those involving Thunder God Omega, Marian, and Rofle, but no one had anticipated that Agart would suddenly erupt in anger.
“Purple Flame Thunder Prison!”
As Agart swung his giant sword with both hands, a purple-red flame formed a dazzling fire dragon, sweeping indiscriminately towards both Kato Heiwa and Batu Li’s teams.
“This idiot!!”
Zhang Wen shouted inwardly. Agart was too impulsive. He probably relied on the fact that their team had Zhang Wen, himself, and Thunder God Omega—three super-tiers who could easily overpower the two super-tiers on the opposing side. But he seemed to have forgotten that Zhang Wen couldn’t normally unleash super-tier battle energy; Zhang Wen’s greatest strength was in physical combat. And Agart was completely unaware of Thunder God Omega’s hollow state.
This was going to be bad!!
Sure enough, almost instinctively, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li, who had been hesitating, changed their expressions upon being attacked by the Flame Demon Agart. Even if they didn’t want to join forces, they had no choice. Facing Agart’s fierce assault, they had to counterattack just to protect themselves!
Batu Li, the Berserker, roared, his muscles explosively bulging. When he had made his name, the Flame Demon Agart was still nowhere to be seen. Now, this junior dared to strike first—it was intolerable! In a burst of rage, his battle energy surged open like a dazzling umbrella of light, instantly pushing the rest of his team away. In the next second, he clenched his fists like a giant wielding a hammer and charged towards the incoming fire dragon.
A blinding white sword of battle energy formed, slashing towards Agart’s fire dragon.
At the same time, Kato Heiwa’s boyish face lost its smile. His silver hair stood on end, and a hazy, colorful vortex spread from his body. “Death Tornado!” The colorful battle energy formed a swirling vortex that grew larger and larger, striking Agart’s crimson dragon from the side.
The air was filled with the full-force attacks of three super-tiers, and for a moment, it seemed as if the airflow itself would be crushed. The Flame Demon’s fire dragon scorched and evaporated the air, the Berserker Batu Li’s sharp battle energy split the air in two, and the Hermit Kato Heiwa’s colorful battle energy tornado instantly drained the air within a radius of several dozen meters. In a brief moment, the core of the battle became a vacuum.
“BOOM!!!”
The three forces of battle energy collided, resulting in a terrifying explosion! This was the most terrifying energy eruption since entering the finals. This strike was almost on par with that of the King.
After a few seconds of stalemate, Agart, fighting one against two, was immediately overpowered. His fire dragon was first struck by Batu Li’s battle energy sword, and while it was still struggling, it was caught by Kato Heiwa’s battle energy vortex. Kato Heiwa’s power had initially gone unnoticed, but only now did Agart realize that he was the most troublesome opponent.
The colorful battle energy vortex was like countless rotating blades, and as it entangled with Agart’s all-out fire dragon, it dismembered and shredded the dragon inch by inch.
The Flame Demon Agart, who had always been very confident, couldn’t help but be startled.
“Good thing I have strong companions too,” Agart muttered to himself, then shouted, “Zhang Wen, Thunder God, let’s attack together and show them what absolute power is!”
Turning his head, Agart’s smile twitched.
Behind him, Thunder God Omega had already fled with his three disciples, faster than rabbits.
Zhang Wen was no slouch either, having already pulled away the confused Asura and Xiao Xi, who was cheering for her brother, at lightning speed.
The colorful tornado and the blinding sword of light arrived in an instant, casting a pale light on Agart’s face. This was the combined force of two super-tier powerhouses.
After speaking, the two of them realized they were both doing the same thing, which led to an awkward moment. Their eyes met briefly before they silently retreated from each other.
Under normal circumstances, Zhang Wen being surrounded by two beautiful women might have sparked jealousy among others. However, at this moment, everyone’s attention was entirely focused on the sudden appearance of two teams of super-tier powerhouses, and no one noticed this minor detail. Even Omega chose to overlook his disciple’s subtle actions.
If mishandled, the “strongest” team led by Thunder God Omega could very well collapse.
In reality, the only one in the team capable of contending with super-tier opponents was the “weakest super-tier,” Agat the Flame Demon. It was uncertain who would emerge victorious in a real fight, and they had to be wary of the possibility that the opposing teams might join forces against them.
After all, a team labeled as having “three super-tier members” could easily provoke a united front from their enemies.
Originally in combat mode, Kato Hei and Batu Li temporarily suppressed their desire to attack. Both teams stared at Thunder God Omega and Zhang Wen, and the scene fell into an eerie silence.
Kato Hei and Batu Li exchanged glances. Despite being enemies moments ago, they now saw caution in each other’s eyes. They belonged to different factions, and whether it was the private rift between Governor Temiso and Governor Karayan or their competition for dominance in the southern realm, reconciliation was impossible.
However, this was under the assumption that no external enemies were involved. With the appearance of Thunder God Omega, Zhang Wen, and Agat the Flame Demon, both Kato Hei and Batu Li felt a strong sense of threat. A team with three super-tier members? That was an overwhelming force capable of annihilating both of their teams.
Inevitably, Kato Hei and Batu Li quietly set aside their hostility toward each other, deciding to deal with the strongest enemy first.
The weapons in their hands and their vigilant gazes subtly shifted toward Zhang Wen and Omega.
Sensing the tension in the air, Zhang Wen inwardly sighed while also feeling a cold sweat. Both sides were wary, leading to a brief stalemate, but what next? Were they really going to challenge both teams simultaneously?
Although Kato Hei had previously known Zhang Wen, when it came to the struggle for dominance in the southern realm, there was little room for friendship. More importantly, through the tests during their time on the Starlight, Kato Hei, as a super-tier powerhouse, might have guessed something about Zhang Wen’s condition: he didn’t possess super-tier strength under normal circumstances and could only reach that level under specific conditions.
For a moment, the three teams maintained an eerie silence, silently gathering their strength while wrestling with their inner conflicts.
To fight or not to fight?
This brief calm didn’t last long. Suddenly, a fierce roar erupted: “Anyone in my way, get lost!”
A blazing flame surged into the sky, forming a fiery battle aura. The surrounding air temperature rose sharply. Dry leaves caught fire, green plants withered and curled, and even hair dried and twisted.
It was Agat the Flame Demon!!
Zhang Wen had considered many possibilities, including scenarios involving Thunder God Omega, Marian, and Rofle, but no one had anticipated Agat’s sudden outburst.
“Purple Flame Thunder Prison!”
As Agat swung his massive sword, a crimson-purple flame formed a dazzling fire dragon, sweeping indiscriminately toward both Kato Hei and Batu Li’s teams.
“This idiot!!”
Zhang Wen cursed inwardly. Agat was too impulsive. He probably relied on the fact that their team had Zhang Wen, himself, and Thunder God Omega—three super-tier members who could easily overpower the two super-tier opponents. But he seemed to forget that Zhang Wen couldn’t normally unleash super-tier strength, as his true power lay in physical combat. Moreover, Agat was completely unaware of Thunder God Omega’s weakened state.
This was going to be bad!!
Sure enough, almost instinctively, Kato Hei and Batu Li, who had been hesitating, reacted to Agat’s attack. Even if they didn’t want to join forces, they had no choice. Facing Agat’s assault, they had to retaliate to protect themselves.
Batu Li, the Berserker, roared, his muscles bulging explosively. When he had made his name, Agat the Flame Demon was still a nobody. Now, this junior had dared to strike first—it was intolerable! Fueled by rage, his battle aura exploded outward like a radiant umbrella, pushing his teammates aside. In the next moment, he clenched his fists like a giant wielding a hammer and charged at the incoming fire dragon.
A brilliant white battle aura formed a blinding greatsword, slashing toward Agat’s fire dragon.
At the same time, Kato Hei’s youthful face lost its smile, and his silver hair stood on end. A hazy, multicolored vortex expanded around him. “Death Tornado!” The colorful battle aura formed a swirling vortex that grew larger and larger, striking Agat’s crimson dragon from the side.
The air was filled with the full-force attacks of three super-tier powerhouses. In an instant, the atmosphere seemed on the verge of being torn apart. Agat’s fire dragon scorched and evaporated the air, Batu Li’s sharp battle aura split it in two, and Kato Hei’s multicolored vortex drained the air within a radius of dozens of meters. In a brief moment, the core of the battlefield became a vacuum.
“BOOM!!!”
The three forces collided, resulting in a terrifying explosion. This was the most devastating energy release since the start of the finals, rivaling even the power displayed by the King on that day.
After a few seconds of struggle, Agat, fighting against two opponents, was immediately overwhelmed. His fire dragon was first struck by Batu Li’s battle sword, and while it still struggled, it was then caught by Kato Hei’s vortex. Kato Hei’s power had initially gone unnoticed, but now Agat realized he was the most formidable opponent.
The multicolored vortex was like countless rotating blades, tearing Agat’s fire dragon apart piece by piece.
Agat, who had always been confident, couldn’t help but feel a shock.
“Good thing I have strong allies,” he muttered to himself before shouting, “Zhang Wen, Thunder God, let’s attack together and show them what absolute power means!”
Turning around, Agat’s smile froze.
Behind him, Thunder God Omega and his three disciples had already fled, faster than rabbits.
Zhang Wen was no slouch either, having already pulled the confused Xiu Luo and the cheering Xiao Xi away at lightning speed.
The multicolored vortex and the blinding sword arrived in an instant, illuminating Agat’s pale face. This was the combined force of two super-tier powerhouses.
A dazzling white battle aura formed a blindingly bright giant sword, aimed directly at Agate’s flame dragon.
At the same time, Kato Hei’s cherubic face lost its smile. His silver hair stood on end, and a hazy, seven-colored vortex expanded from his body. “Death Tornado!” The seven-colored battle aura formed a spiraling column of light that grew larger and larger, striking the crimson dragon from the side.
After speaking, the two of them realized that they were both doing the same thing, leading to a slightly awkward expression. Their eyes met a few times, and then they silently retreated without a word. Under normal circumstances, Zhang Wen being surrounded by two beauties vying for his attention might have aroused jealousy. However, at this moment, everyone’s attention was focused on the sudden appearance of two teams of super-tier powerhouses, and no one noticed this detail. Even Omega pretended not to see his disciples’ subtle actions.
If they handled the situation improperly, the “strongest” team led by Thunder God Omega could very well collapse. In this team, the only one who could actually contend with super-tier powerhouses was the “weakest super-tier,” the Flame Demon Agate. If a real fight broke out, it was unclear who would emerge victorious, and they had to be wary of the possibility that the opposing teams might join forces against them. After all, a team labeled as having “three super-tier” members could easily provoke a united front from their enemies.
Originally, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li, who had entered combat mode, temporarily suppressed their desire to attack. Both teams glared at Thunder God Omega and Zhang Wen, and the field fell into an eerie silence. Kato Heiwa and Batu Li exchanged glances. Despite being enemies moments ago, they both saw a hint of caution in each other’s eyes. They belonged to different factions, and whether it was the private rift between Governor Temiso and Governor Karajan or the struggle for dominance in the southern realm, reconciliation was impossible.
However, this premise held true only if there were no external enemies. When Thunder God Omega, Zhang Wen, and the Flame Demon Agate appeared, both Kato Heiwa and Batu Li felt a strong sense of threat. What did it mean to have three super-tier members in one team? It meant they had absolute power, enough to annihilate both teams.
Inevitably, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li quietly set aside their hostility toward each other, deciding to deal with the strongest enemy first. The weapons in their hands and their vigilant gazes subtly shifted toward Zhang Wen and Omega.
Sensing the faint smell of gunpowder in the air, Zhang Wen inwardly sighed while also feeling a cold sweat. Both sides were cautious, leading to a brief stalemate, but what would happen next? Would they really have to challenge both teams simultaneously?
Although Kato Heiwa had known Zhang Wen before, when it came to the struggle for dominance in the southern realm, there was likely no room for friendship. More importantly, through the tests during their time on the Star Moon, others might not be aware, but Kato Heiwa, as a super-tier powerhouse, might have guessed a bit about Zhang Wen’s situation. Normally, Zhang Wen did not possess super-tier strength; he could only reach that level under specific circumstances.
For a moment, the members of all three teams maintained an eerie silence, continuously building up their strength while internally debating whether to fight or not.
This brief calm did not last long. Suddenly, a fierce roar erupted: “Anyone in my way, get lost!”
A blazing crimson battle energy shot into the sky, forming a roaring flame. The surrounding air temperature rose sharply. Dry leaves caught fire, green plants withered and curled, and even hair dried and coiled.
It was the Flame Demon Agate!!
Zhang Wen had considered many scenarios, including those involving Thunder God Omega, Marian, and Rofle, but no one had anticipated that Agate would suddenly lose his temper and attack.
“Purple Flame Thunder Prison!”
As Agate swung his greatsword, a purple-red flame formed a dazzling fire dragon, sweeping indiscriminately toward both Kato Heiwa and Batu Li’s teams.
“This idiot!!”
Zhang Wen shouted inwardly. Agate was too impulsive. He probably relied on the fact that their team had Zhang Wen, himself, and Thunder God Omega—three super-tier powerhouses who could easily dominate the two opposing super-tier members. But he seemed to have forgotten that Zhang Wen couldn’t normally unleash super-tier battle energy; his strongest suit was physical combat. And Agate was completely unaware of Thunder God Omega’s hollow state.
This was going to be bad!!
Sure enough, almost instinctively, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li, who had been hesitating, reacted simultaneously to Agate’s attack. Even if they didn’t want to join forces, they had no choice. Facing the Flame Demon’s assault, they had to counterattack to protect themselves.
Batu Li, the Berserker, roared, his muscles exploding with power. When he had made his name, the Flame Demon Agate was still unknown. Now, this junior dared to attack him first—it was intolerable! Fueled by rage, his battle energy surged, forming a dazzling light umbrella that pushed his teammates aside. In the next moment, he clenched his fists like a giant wielding a hammer and charged at the incoming fire dragon.
A brilliant white battle energy formed a blinding greatsword, slashing toward Agate’s fire dragon.
At the same time, Kato Heiwa’s youthful face lost its smile. His silver hair stood on end, and a hazy, colorful vortex spread around him. “Death Tornado!” The colorful battle energy formed a swirling vortex that grew larger and larger, striking Agate’s crimson dragon from the side.
The air was filled with the full-force attacks of three super-tier powerhouses. In an instant, it felt as if the air itself was about to explode. Agate’s fire dragon scorched and evaporated the air, Batu Li’s sharp battle energy split it in two, and Kato Heiwa’s colorful tornado sucked the air dry within a radius of dozens of meters. In a brief moment, the core of the battle became a vacuum.
“BOOM!!!”
The three forces collided, creating a terrifying explosion! This was the most terrifying energy eruption since entering the finals, rivaling even the power of the King on that day.
After a few seconds of stalemate, Agate, fighting alone against two, was immediately overwhelmed. His fire dragon was first struck by Batu Li’s battle energy sword, and while it struggled, it was then caught by Kato Heiwa’s vortex. Kato Heiwa’s power had initially gone unnoticed, but only now did Agate realize that he was the most troublesome opponent.
The colorful tornado vortex was like countless rotating blades, tearing Agate’s fire dragon apart piece by piece.
The Flame Demon Agate, usually very confident, couldn’t help but be startled.
“Good thing I have strong companions,” Agate muttered to himself, then shouted, “Zhang Wen, Thunder God, let’s attack together and show them what absolute power is!”
Turning around, Agate’s smile twitched.
Behind him, Thunder God Omega had already fled with his three disciples, faster than a rabbit.
Zhang Wen was no slouch either, having already pulled away the confused Shura and Xiao Xi, who was cheering for her brother.
The colorful tornado and the blinding light sword arrived in an instant, casting a pale light on Agate’s face. This was the combined power of two super-tier powerhouses.
“Boom!!!”
The three forces collided, unleashing a terrifying explosion! This was the most terrifying energy burst since entering the final arena. It was as powerful as the battle between kings from that day.
After a few seconds of stalemate, Agate, fighting alone against two opponents, was quickly overwhelmed. His flame dragon was first struck by Batuli’s giant sword of battle aura, and as it struggled, it was caught by Batofu’s vortex of battle aura. Batofu’s power had initially seemed unremarkable, but only now did Agate realize he was the most formidable opponent.
After speaking, the two of them realized that they were both doing the same thing, which led to an awkward moment. Their eyes met a few times before they silently retreated from each other.
Normally, Zhang Wen being surrounded and fawned over by two beauties might have aroused jealousy among others. However, at this moment, everyone’s attention was entirely focused on the sudden appearance of two teams of super-tier powerhouses, and no one noticed this detail. Even Omega pretended not to see his disciple’s minor actions.
If handled improperly, the “strongest” team led by Thunder God Omega could very well collapse.
In this team, the only one who could actually contend with super-tier powerhouses was the “weakest super-tier,” the Flame Demon Agate. In a real fight, it was unclear who would emerge victorious, and they had to be wary of the possibility that the opposing teams might join forces against them.
After all, a team labeled as having “three super-tier” members could easily provoke a united front from their enemies.
Originally, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li, who were in combat mode, temporarily suppressed their desire to attack. Both teams glared at Thunder God Omega and Zhang Wen, and the field fell into an eerie silence.
Kato Heiwa and Batu Li exchanged glances. The two former enemies now saw caution in each other’s eyes. They belonged to different factions, and whether it was the private rift between Governor Temiso and Governor Karajan or the struggle for dominance in the southern realm, reconciliation was impossible.
However, this premise was based on the absence of external enemies. When Thunder God Omega, Zhang Wen, and the Flame Demon Agate appeared, both Kato Heiwa and Batu Li felt a strong threat. A team with three super-tier members—what did that mean? It meant they had absolute power and could potentially annihilate both teams.
Inevitably, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li quietly set aside their hostility toward each other, deciding to deal with the strongest enemy first.
The weapons in the hands of both teams and their vigilant gazes subtly shifted toward Zhang Wen and Omega.
Sensing the faint smell of gunpowder in the air, Zhang Wen inwardly sighed while also feeling a cold sweat. For now, both sides were cautious, maintaining a brief stalemate, but what would happen next? Would they really have to challenge both teams at once?
Although Kato Heiwa had known Zhang Wen before, when it came to the struggle for dominance in the southern realm, there was likely no room for friendship. More importantly, through the tests during their time on the Star Moon, others might not be aware, but Kato Heiwa, as a super-tier powerhouse, might have guessed a bit about Zhang Wen’s situation. Normally, Zhang Wen did not possess super-tier strength; he could only reach that level under specific circumstances.
For a moment, the members of all three teams maintained an eerie silence, steadily building up their power while wrestling with their inner turmoil.
To fight or not to fight?
This brief calm did not last long. Suddenly, a fierce roar erupted: “Anyone in my way, get lost!”
A blazing flame surged into the sky, forming a fiery battle aura. The surrounding air temperature rose sharply. Dead leaves caught fire, green plants withered and curled, and even hair dried and curled.
It was the Flame Demon Agate!!
Zhang Wen had considered many scenarios, including those involving Thunder God Omega, Marian, and Rofre, but no one had anticipated that Agate would suddenly erupt in anger.
“Purple Flame Thunder Prison!”
As Agate swung his greatsword, a crimson-purple flame formed a dazzling fire dragon, sweeping indiscriminately toward both Kato Heiwa and Batu Li’s teams.
“This idiot!!”
Zhang Wen cursed inwardly. Agate was too impulsive. He probably relied on the fact that their team had Zhang Wen, himself, and Thunder God Omega—three super-tier powerhouses who could easily overpower the two super-tier opponents. But he seemed to have forgotten that Zhang Wen couldn’t normally unleash super-tier battle energy; his greatest strength was in physical combat. And Agate was completely unaware of Thunder God Omega’s hollow state.
This was going to be bad!!
Sure enough, almost instinctively, Kato Heiwa and Batu Li, who had been hesitating, reacted to Agate’s attack with alarm. Even if they didn’t want to join forces, they had no choice. Facing the Flame Demon’s assault, they had to counterattack to protect themselves!
Batu Li roared, his muscles bulging explosively. When he rose to fame, the Flame Demon Agate was nowhere to be seen. Now, this junior dared to attack him first—it was intolerable! Fueled by rage, his battle energy surged, forming a radiant light umbrella that pushed his teammates aside. In the next moment, he clenched his fists like a giant wielding a hammer and charged at the incoming fire dragon.
A dazzling white sword of battle energy formed, slashing toward Agate’s fire dragon.
At the same time, Kato Heiwa’s boyish face lost its smile. His silver hair stood on end, and a hazy, multicolored vortex spread around him. “Death Tornado!” The multicolored battle energy formed a swirling vortex that grew larger and larger, striking Agate’s crimson dragon from the side.
The air was filled with the full-force attacks of three super-tier powerhouses. In an instant, it felt as if the air itself was about to explode. Agate’s fire dragon scorched and evaporated the air, Batu Li’s sharp battle energy sliced it in half, and Kato Heiwa’s multicolored vortex drained the air within a radius of several dozen meters. In a brief moment, the core of the battlefield became a vacuum.
“Boom!!!”
The three forces of battle energy collided, creating a terrifying explosion! This was the most terrifying energy eruption since entering the finals, rivaling even that of the King on that day.
After a few seconds of stalemate, Agate, fighting alone against two, was immediately overwhelmed. His fire dragon was first struck by Batu Li’s energy sword, and while it struggled, it was then caught by Kato Heiwa’s energy vortex. Kato Heiwa’s power had initially gone unnoticed, but now Agate realized he was the most formidable opponent.
The multicolored vortex was like countless rotating blades, tearing Agate’s fire dragon apart piece by piece.
The Flame Demon Agate, usually very confident, couldn’t help but be startled.
“Good thing I have strong companions,” Agate muttered to himself before shouting, “Zhang Wen, Thunder God, let’s attack together! Let them see what absolute power is!”
Turning around, Agate’s smile twitched.
Behind him, Thunder God Omega and his three disciples had already fled, faster than rabbits.
Zhang Wen was no slouch either, having already pulled away the confused Shura and Xiaoxi, who was cheering for her brother.
The multicolored vortex and the dazzling sword of light arrived in an instant, illuminating Agate’s pale face. This was the combined force of two super-tier powerhouses.
After speaking, the two of them realized that the other was doing the same thing, leading to a slightly awkward expression. Their gazes collided a few times before they silently retreated. Under normal circumstances, Zhang Wen being surrounded and fawned over by two beauties might have aroused jealousy. However, at this moment, everyone’s attention was entirely focused on the sudden appearance of two teams of super-tier powerhouses, and no one noticed this detail. Even Omega pretended not to see his disciple’s subtle actions.
If mishandled, the “strongest” team led by Thunder God Omega could very well collapse. In reality, the only one in the team capable of contending with super-tier opponents was the “weakest super-tier,” Agni Agat. If a real fight broke out, it was uncertain who would emerge victorious, and they had to be wary of the possibility that the opposing teams might join forces against them. After all, a team labeled as having “three super-tier members” could easily provoke a united front from the enemy.
Originally, Kato Hei and Batu Li, who were in combat mode, temporarily suppressed their desire to attack. Both teams stared at Thunder God Omega and Zhang Wen, and the scene fell into an eerie silence. Kato Hei and Batu Li exchanged glances. The two, who had been enemies moments ago, now saw caution in each other’s eyes. They belonged to different factions, and whether it was the private rift between Governor Temiso and Governor Karajan or the struggle for dominance in the southern realm, reconciliation was impossible.
However, this premise held true only if no external enemies intervened. When Thunder God Omega, Zhang Wen, and Agni Agat appeared, both Kato Hei and Batu Li felt a strong threat. A team with three super-tier members—what did that mean? It meant they had absolute power, enough to annihilate both teams.
Inevitably, Kato Hei and Batu Li quietly set aside their hostility toward each other, deciding to deal with the strongest enemy first. The weapons in their hands and their vigilant gazes subtly shifted toward Zhang Wen and Omega.
Sensing the faint smell of gunpowder in the air, Zhang Wen inwardly sighed while also feeling a cold sweat. Both sides were momentarily cautious, locked in a brief stalemate, but what next? Were they really going to challenge both teams at once?
Although Kato Hei had previously known Zhang Wen, when it came to the struggle for dominance in the southern realm, there was likely no friendship to speak of. More importantly, through the tests during their time on the Starlight, others might not be aware, but Kato Hei, as a super-tier powerhouse, might have guessed a bit about Zhang Wen’s situation. Normally, Zhang Wen did not possess super-tier strength; he could only reach that level under specific circumstances.
For a moment, the three teams maintained an eerie silence, silently gathering strength while internally debating whether to fight or not.
This brief calm did not last long. Suddenly, a fierce roar erupted: “Anyone in my way, get lost!”
A blazing crimson battle energy surged into the sky, forming a roaring flame. The surrounding air temperature spiked instantly. Dead leaves caught fire, green plants withered and curled, and even hair dried and shriveled.
It was Agni Agat!!
Zhang Wen had considered many scenarios, including Thunder God Omega, Marian, and Rofre, but no one had anticipated Agni Agat’s sudden outburst.
“Purple Flame Thunder Prison!”
As Agat swung his massive sword, a purple-red flame formed a dazzling fire dragon, sweeping indiscriminately toward both Kato Hei and Batu Li’s teams.
“This idiot!!”
Zhang Wen cursed inwardly. Agat was too impulsive. He probably relied on the fact that their team had Zhang Wen, himself, and Thunder God Omega—three super-tier members against two, which should be an easy sweep. But he seemed to forget that Zhang Wen couldn’t normally unleash super-tier battle energy; his strongest suit was physical combat. And Agat was completely unaware of Thunder God Omega’s hollow state.
This was going to be bad!!
Sure enough, almost instinctively, Kato Hei and Batu Li, who had been hesitating, reacted to Agni Agat’s attack. Even if they didn’t want to join forces, they had no choice. Facing Agni’s assault, they had to counterattack to protect themselves.
Batu Li roared, his muscles bulging explosively. When he rose to fame, Agni Agat was still a nobody. Now, this junior dared to strike first—it was intolerable! Fueled by rage, his battle energy surged, forming a dazzling light umbrella that pushed his teammates aside. In the next moment, he clenched his fists like a giant wielding a hammer and charged at the incoming fire dragon.
A brilliant white sword of battle energy formed, slashing toward Agni’s fire dragon.
At the same time, Kato Hei’s youthful face lost its smile, and his silver hair stood on end. A hazy, multicolored vortex expanded around him. “Death Tornado!” The colorful battle energy formed a swirling vortex, growing larger and larger, and struck Agni’s crimson dragon from the side.
The air was filled with the full-force attacks of three super-tier powerhouses. In an instant, it felt as though the air itself was about to explode. Agni’s fire dragon scorched and evaporated the air, Batu Li’s sharp battle energy sliced it in half, and Kato Hei’s multicolored tornado sucked the air dry within a radius of dozens of meters. In a brief moment, the core of the battle became a vacuum.
“BOOM!!!”
The three forces collided, resulting in a terrifying explosion! This was the most horrifying energy outburst since entering the finals, rivaling even the power of the King on that day.
After a few seconds of stalemate, Agni, fighting alone against two, was immediately overwhelmed. His fire dragon was first struck by Batu Li’s battle energy sword, and while it struggled, it was then caught in Kato Hei’s vortex. Kato Hei’s power had initially gone unnoticed, but now Agni realized he was the most formidable opponent.
The multicolored vortex was like countless rotating blades, ensnaring Agni’s fire dragon and gradually dismembering and shredding it.
Agni Agat, usually very confident, couldn’t help but be startled.
“Good thing I have strong allies,” he muttered to himself before shouting, “Zhang Wen, Thunder God, let’s attack together and show them what absolute power means!”
Turning around, Agni’s smile twitched.
Behind him, Thunder God Omega and his three disciples had already fled, faster than rabbits.
Zhang Wen wasn’t far behind, having already pulled the confused Shura and the cheering Xiaoxi away at lightning speed.
The multicolored tornado and the blinding sword of light arrived in an instant, illuminating Agni’s pale face. This was the combined power of two super-tier powerhouses.
“Good thing I have strong allies too,” he muttered to himself in consolation before shouting loudly, “Zhang Wen, Thunder Master, let’s attack together and show them what absolute strength really means!”
As he turned around, Agate’s smiling face twisted.
Behind him, Thunder Master Omega had already fled with his three disciples, running faster than a rabbit.
Zhang Wen wasn’t far behind, quickly pulling along the confused Xie Luo and the cheering Xiao Xi, who had come to support her older brother, and vanished in a flash.
The seven-colored tornado and the blinding light sword were already upon him, casting Agate’s face into a pale pallor. This was the combined might of two super-advanced warriors.
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