When news of Locke's advancement reached Gear Time-Space, Saine had just finished his latest round of experiments.
In fact, he had sensed something as soon as that extraordinarily powerful surge of destruction spread outward. Only after Locke personally sent word, however, did Saine confirm that he had indeed reached Level-13 Late-Stage.
"Even faster than I expected," Saine said with a sigh of admiration.
Lina, who was putting away the experimental equipment, also looked toward the screen before him.
Locke did not speak with Saine for long this time. New developments were still unfolding on the front lines of Destruction Time-Space, and the several nodes he had just seized needed further consolidation.
More details about that head-on clash subsequently trickled back through the mechanical troops stationed in Destruction Time-Space.
Naturally, those mechanical troops had been unable to approach the heart of the battle between the two formidable beings.
However, they had clearly recorded their positions before and after withdrawing, as well as the territories the Destruction Legion had taken over again after the battle ended.
Locke had won!
At least in this direct clash, Locke, who had advanced to Level-13 Late-Stage, had indeed forced the Destruction Supreme back.
Saine studied the newly established garrison positions, his gaze lingering on them for a long time.
When they first entered Destruction Time-Space years ago, the terrifying pressure pouring out from the depths of the universe had forced them to constantly consider how to retreat through the Bronze Gate. Now, Locke could contend directly for more source essence through his own strength.
This meant that his ambition to take over all of Destruction Time-Space had moved another step closer to reality.
As for how far he still had to go after this step, there was no need to rush to a conclusion.
The Destruction