"Mandala, you can't kill me! I'm a member of the Heavenly Net Alliance—you can't kill me..."
Over the devastated ground, Holy Demon Emperor Lu Heng's terrified cries echoed through heaven and earth. Behind him, Mandala held a long whip covered in thorns. Every time it came down, scales flew from Lu Heng's Blood Dragon form and blood poured forth.
Numerous powerful presences nearby were watching the battle, yet no one chose to intervene. On one hand, they feared Mandala's strength. On the other, Lu Heng and Mandala were settling old grudges. Forcing their way into such a matter would be unjustifiable.
There were still Unspoken Rules among the powerhouses of the Great Thousand World. When two sides had long-standing enmity, it was best not to interfere carelessly. Otherwise, if you intervened in someone else's grudge, they could retaliate in yours, and everything would eventually become a complete mess.
"Stop!"
A voice suddenly rang out, startling everyone. When they turned toward it, they were even more shocked. The newcomer was an old man with no weak aura, surrounded by an eerie, sinister air. His cultivation was formidable—he was, astonishingly, also a Great Perfection Earth Sovereign.
"Senior Ghost Spirit True Monarch, I am willing to pledge myself to Lord Ghost Emperor and reveal the secrets of the Heavenly Palace. Save me, quickly..."
Lu Heng was quite cunning, immediately calling for help from the old man. Upon hearing his words, the elder's expression softened, clearly pleased by Lu Heng's tact.
"Are you Mandala, Lord of Great Luo Heaven under the Azure Emperor Palace? Our Heavenly Net Alliance and your Azure Emperor Palace have already reached an agreement with each other. Isn't it inappropriate for you to attack a force under the Heavenly Net Alliance like this?"
Ghost Spirit True Monarch flew over and