A defensive barrier sealed the temple where Mother Earth resided. The Star Thunder Attendant and Holy Crystal Attendant stepped out of the temple together and came to the entrance, where a crystal ball allowed them to observe the situation throughout the secret realm.
The Darkness Lord, Secret Lord, Thunder Lord, and Ice Lord could neither see nor sense them through the crystal ball, but both sides knew they were very close.
That unique perception of the Saint Tier allowed them to foresee approaching danger, while the Darkness Lord, Secret Lord, and the others could also sense the locations of the Star Thunder Attendant, Holy Crystal Attendant, and Mother Earth.
The aura they had once revered beyond measure, the mother they had worshipped so deeply, was nearby. At this moment, their emotions were incomparably complicated.
Near the entrance from the second level to the third, the Darkness Lord looked at the three behind him. Sixteen purplish-black beads appeared before him.
"After hundreds of millions of years of waiting, the moment has finally arrived. There are only two Saint Tiers inside. We'll still use a sneak attack. Make sure to kill the Star Thunder Attendant in one strike. He's the weakest," the Darkness Lord said.
The Secret Lord took out a string of purplish-black rings from his storage space and said, "Everyone, we've all had enough of hiding and running. Give it everything you have. Show no mercy."
A massive hammer crackling with violent azure lightning appeared in the Thunder Lord's hand. Smiling at the Secret Lord, he said, "I'll deliver the final blow."
An icy spear appeared in the Ice Lord's hand. "I'll hold back the Holy Crystal Attendant. You must be fast. I can't hold on for long."
The Darkness Lord nodded. "Move."
They immediately entered the third level through