Inside the great hall, the atmosphere was drawn tight as a blade.
Hei Yuan, Ying Mei, and Jiao Tu formed a triangle around Lin Langtian, trapping him in the center. Three waves of pressure at the peak of High-level Earthly Supreme bore down like three great mountains, crushing toward him from three directions.
The black jade tiles beneath their feet gave off fine cracking sounds under the heavy pressure, fractures spreading outward like spiderwebs.
The subordinates who had followed the three factions here had long since retreated to the edge of the hall, holding their breath and focusing their minds, terrified of being caught in the battle to come.
Three High-level Earthly Supremes with enormous reputations in the Endless Sea Region—who would believe that if they joined forces, they would lose to a young man?
Hei Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, his black fitted robes snapping in the surge of Spiritual Power. His narrow eyes were filled with icy killing intent.
"Boy, This Seat will give you one last chance. Hand over that Black Heaven Bead on you, then get out of this hall. This Seat can spare your life."
Ying Mei toyed with the dagger in her hand. A charming smile rested on her bewitching face, but hidden within that smile was the viciousness of a venomous snake.
"Little brother, big sister doesn't want to hurt you either. A treasure like the Dark Spirit Crystal isn't something a lone cultivator like you can enjoy. Leave obediently, and big sister can even drink a couple of cups with you."
Jiao Tu was even more direct. He smashed a fist against the stone pillar before him, shaking the entire hall until it hummed, and roared, "Why waste words on him! If he dares fight this old flood dragon