"Correct." The Thousand River Sword Lord's true spirit spoke in a hoarse voice.
"The Card Lord suppressed the ninth fragment and the pillar of creation together beneath the ceremonial archway.
"He has held tournaments for endless ages, but what he truly seeks to wear away is my true spirit.
"And that King of Order card is the key to the tournament."
Su Changqing grinned. "So that's how it is. Then this time, the table won't be the only thing I overturn."
He abruptly raised his head and looked toward the King of Order.
"Card Lord, you've played far too big a game this time. So big that even your own origin will be lost in the wager."
The Card Lord's pupils contracted sharply. "What did you say?"
Su Changqing gave no further answer.
He stepped forward, raising his saber and sword high and pointing them straight at the King of Order.
"Dual Extremes Domain, full power! Ninth fragment of the Thousand River Mountain Sword, resonate!"
His sword heart surged violently, and a strand of sword intent that pierced all heavens shot into the sky.
Where the sword intent passed, the face of the King of Order card began to tremble.
"Impossible!" The Card Lord's expression changed drastically.
"How could my order origin resonate?!"
"It's the sword heart... it's the Thousand River Sword Lord's true spirit!"
Realization suddenly struck him, and he roared, "Stop! Su Changqing, touch the King of Order, and I will kill you!"
Su Changqing grinned. "Kill me? Are you worthy?"
He slashed with his sword, sending its light straight toward the King of Order.
Just then, two terrifying auras abruptly descended.
The entire Heavenly Battlefield seemed to be gripped by two enormous, invisible hands.
Hundreds of millions of spectators fell to their knees, lacking even the courage