During this period, Xia Kingdom was relatively quiet.
However, those who frequently kept tabs on the situation abroad knew that although Xia Kingdom was currently at peace, the situation outside was incomparably turbulent.
Inside a private room at a restaurant, several people who could be considered among the top cultivators at present wore deeply troubled expressions.
"The recent situation has indeed gotten a little out of control. Ever since that Lord massacred a city, the other Lords have gradually begun acting without restraint as well. We should have expected it. Once someone takes the lead with power of this level, it becomes like floodwaters bursting through a dam. The entire world is suffering now."
One of the slightly older men sighed as he spoke.
They were all true elite Pioneers from their respective cities, second only to Captains and Lords, and they were all highly sensitive to changes in the situation.
The Lords of today were like nuclear bombs. At first, whatever humanity they still retained might have restrained them, but the massacre of a city was like a signal. That Lord was still roaming free, and had even grown stronger.
It had instantly reminded the other Lords of something.
They possessed power that no one could punish.
They could break rules and restraints.
They had gained the ability and qualifications to rule and dominate everything.
"This is simply too terrifying. Every Lord, whether a genius or merely someone fortunate, possesses genuine Vajra-level power. War is raging overseas now. Too many Lords are throwing the world into chaos, yet no one can pose any threat to them."
They looked at one another.
Yet most of them were only at high-level Divine Axe rank.
"Thankfully, Xia Kingdom is safe for now and has not been threatened by those Lords."
However, those