Blood Axe said.
"At least I can block a few hits for you."
Lin Feng glanced at him.
"Suit yourself."
The two walked forward along the surface.
They walked for about half an hour.
A massive palace appeared ahead.
The entire palace was built of violet-blue crystal.
Dense lightning flowed within the crystal.
The whole palace radiated a dazzling light.
Lin Feng and Blood Axe reached the palace entrance.
The door was open.
A deep voice came from inside.
"Come in."
Lin Feng pushed the door and entered.
Inside the palace was an enormous circular hall.
A person sat in the center of the hall.
He was a burly man.
He wore a violet-blue robe.
Tiny arcs of electricity constantly danced across the robe.
His hair was silvery white, every strand standing upright.
His eyes were pure purple, as deep as two pools of lightning.
He looked at Lin Feng.
"You're Lin Feng."
He said.
"You're the Thunder Monarch."
Lin Feng said.
The Thunder Monarch nodded.
"I've been waiting for you for a long time."
"How did you know I'd come?"
Lin Feng asked.
"Because you defeated the Void Walker."
The Thunder Monarch said.
"Anyone who defeats the Void Walker will come looking for me sooner or later."
"That's the rule."
"What rule?"
"The rule of the strong."
The Thunder Monarch said.
"The strong are always seeking stronger opponents."
"Once you've defeated the Void Walker, you'll want to defeat me."
"Once you've defeated me, you'll want to defeat the Ice Empress and the Lava Giant."
"That's the instinct of the strong."
Lin Feng fell silent for a moment.
"You're right."
The Thunder Monarch stood up.
"Then let's begin."
He said.
"Fight here?"
Lin Feng asked.
"No."
The Thunder Monarch said.
"Follow me."
He turned and walked toward the back of