"I don't believe your Profound Mystery Fusion is stronger than mine!"
Although Diego was surprised by Linley's strength, he was also confident that he could contend with him!
The reason he dared to attack despite being at a disadvantage in the number of God-level powerhouses was that he had fused a tiny bit of the Earth Element Profound Mysteries with the Earth-walking Technique Profound Mystery. He had luckily comprehended this at a critical moment between life and death!
This was also the trump card he had hidden for many years!
Within the Red Demon Tribe, only two Mid-level Gods knew a little about Diego's secret. The other Low-level Gods were not qualified to know!
Moreover, Diego had comprehended five Profound Mysteries of the Laws of the Earth Element to the great achievement stage. As for the final Earth Pulse Profound Mystery, he was currently stuck at the limit of the great achievement stage!
Who wasn't a genius?
Diego had never considered surrendering, joining the Tianlan Tribe, and taking orders from others.
Even if the Tianlan Tribe did not take the initiative to attack today, once Diego became a High-level God and his strength soared, he would still annex the nearby tribes and expand his own power.
However...
"Clang!"
The instant the dagger and saber met, Diego regretted it!
An unimaginably vast force crashed over like a giant wave, directly crushing Diego's attack with overwhelming force. His palm web throbbed with pain, and he almost lost his grip on the dagger. His entire body was knocked back a hundred meters, while a wound deep enough to expose bone gushed blood from his chest.
Diego was shocked. He spat out blood and said resentfully, his eyes red, "You actually completely fused two Profound Mysteries!"
Linley said nothing and continued attacking. Lightning roared like a frenzied dragon, and in just a few breaths, it heavily wounded Diego. They were both Mid-level Gods, but the difference in their basic strength was simply too great. They were on completely different levels.
"Ridiculous. You dare compare speed with me?"
Linley sneered inwardly. The Laws of the Earth Element were not adept at speed; the only aspect they focused on was movement technique, namely the Earth-walking Technique. Fusing it partially with the Earth Element Profound Mysteries did indeed produce miraculous effects, but against a true speed expert, it was nothing more than showing off in front of an expert.
Taking advantage of the opening created by Diego's frantic defense, Linley raised his saber and suddenly slashed down.
"Boom!"
The Lightning Saber Qi swept across the space like an army mowing down its enemies, even producing ripples like waves on water. This proved just how powerful the attack was.
Linley held nothing back, completely merging his Magnetic Field Power into his Mid-level God power and erupting with maximum force.
"Wait! I surrender! Lord Linley, spare me!!"
Facing this terrifyingly powerful saber strike, Diego shouted frantically, his eyes bulging with desperation.
"Pfft!"
Flesh scattered like mist and was instantly annihilated by the divine power of lightning, leaving behind only a battered dagger, armor, a godhead, and a Space Ring.
Linley drew the spoils to him from afar and put them away first, especially the Space Ring. It would be very important.
"Drip~"
A drop of blood was absorbed by the ring, and it was successfully refined. In a good mood, Linley turned his gaze toward the other people on the battlefield.
Thomas, Donald, and Dennis were fighting the two remaining Mid-level Gods. Although they had a firm upper hand, they were still unable to determine the victor in a short time.
Jess, Carl, George, and David were surrounding two Low-level Gods. Their opponents were being brutally suppressed, and even without outside interference, their deaths were only a matter of time.
"Diego is dead!"
"I surrender!"
The battle on Linley's side had attracted the most attention. Seeing Diego easily killed, the morale of the Red Demon Tribe's God-level powerhouses plummeted. They no longer had the courage to resist and shouted one after another that they wanted to surrender.
When they had a chance to live, who would be willing to die?
Linley focused his attention and used his Magnetic Field Power to sense the four God-level powerhouses. He discovered that only one green-haired Mid-level God still harbored hatred, with his resistance not diminishing in the slightest—in fact, it was even stronger. Yet on the surface, he was the loudest in begging for mercy.
Linley sneered and rushed over, cleaving the Water Element Mid-level God in two with one slash. Even at the moment of death, that fellow's eyes were filled with venom and unwillingness.
"What relationship did this fellow have with Diego?"
Linley looked toward the only remaining Destruction Element Mid-level God. The latter answered in shock and fear, "His name is Simba. He and Diego were partners!"
"Huh!?"
Linley and the others wore strange expressions. They had considered all sorts of possibilities, yet they had still underestimated the diversity of living beings.
The Red Demon Tribe was much larger than the Tianlan Tribe had been before it merged with the Fire Serpent and Magic Cloud Tribes. It definitely wasn't lacking women, so how had this happened?
"Diego just liked... Of course, it has nothing to do with me!"
Corey hurriedly explained, his expression extremely awkward.
"It has nothing to do with us either!"
The two Low-level Gods hurriedly echoed him. Their bodies were covered in wounds. If Linley had not called out in time, they probably would not have lasted much longer before dying and following Diego.
Linley waved his hand and said indifferently, "Enough. I'm not interested in these messy relationships."
He sighed inwardly at the vastness of Hell. As expected, all kinds of people existed here.
Linley said seriously, "From now on, you are all members of the Tianlan Tribe. I heard there are two more God-level powerhouses?"
"Thank you, my lord!"
The three men—Corey and the others—were overjoyed.
One quick-witted Low-level God immediately replied, "My lord, Leikart and Woz should be patrolling the outskirts of the tribe."
Linley said cautiously, "Let's go there together first and gather them all."
With the outcome already decided, he was unwilling to let even a single God-level powerhouse from the Red Demon Tribe escape. These would all become his subordinates and fighters in the future.
Linley looked toward the several Low-level Gods and said seriously, "Jess, settle these Saint Domains. Don't let anything go wrong at a time like this."
"My lord, I'll lead the way."
Corey was extremely enthusiastic as he led the way. After seeing Diego, who had fused part of his Profound Mysteries, easily killed, he was thoroughly convinced by this new leader and had no thought of resisting.
If you can't beat them, join them!
The outskirts of the Red Demon Tribe.
Leikart and Woz were leading a group of Saint Domains on patrol along their assigned route when their expressions suddenly changed as they looked toward the tribe.
"What powerful divine power fluctuations! Could an outside God-level powerhouse have invaded?"
"Should we go back, or should we escape?"
Leikart and Woz looked hesitant. They had no real loyalty to the Red Demon Tribe; they simply had family there.
After hesitating for a few seconds, Leikart gritted his teeth and decided, "Let's keep our distance and take a look first."
"Fine, let's do that."
Woz nodded in agreement. Looking at the Saint Domains they had brought out, he ordered coldly and without room for dispute, "Stay where you are and don't move. Otherwise, when we return, anyone who's missing will be executed on the spot, and their families will be implicated!"
After saying that, he ignored their feelings and hurriedly flew toward the tribe with Leikart. However, they encountered Linley and the others halfway there, and their expressions immediately became tense.
Woz looked toward the familiar Mid-level God and asked with concern, "Lord Corey, what happened?"
"Let me introduce the two of you..."
Corey did not conceal anything and told the two of them about the current situation.
"We are willing to surrender and join the Tianlan Tribe."
Leikart and Woz readily changed sides, without the slightest psychological burden.
Linley nodded and smiled. "Welcome. This is a wise choice."
Within the range of his Magnetic Field Power's perception, the two had shown neither hostility nor resistance. This proved that they truly had no relationship with Diego, just as Corey had said.
In the slaughter between tribes in Hell, annexation was a perfectly normal occurrence. As long as they were not core higher-ups, the others still had a chance to pledge allegiance to the new leader.
The group returned to the Red Demon Tribe, and Linley began taking stock of the spoils from this campaign, focusing on the several Space Rings.
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