Sword Pride took the invitation Dark Emperor handed over!
He opened it gently, and Sword Pride's eyes swept lightly across it.
"Buzz!"
Sword Pride's pupils suddenly contracted, then widened again, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes.
"Sss, sss, sss...!"
The tranquil lake beneath his feet suddenly filled with sword qi darting through the water, thrusting fearlessly in every direction.
"Ha, as expected of Zhong Shan! What spirit!" Sword Pride said, his voice filled with exhilaration.
"Sword Pride Heaven Lord, the Sacred King's invitation is written inside. I wonder...!" Dark Emperor said solemnly, looking toward Sword Pride.
"How could I miss such a grand occasion? He truly is the one I want to fight!" Sword Pride said, closing the invitation as a keen light burst from his eyes.
"Then, Sword Pride Heaven Lord, please come as promised when the time comes!" Dark Emperor said.
"No need. I'll make a few arrangements and go with you to North Continent at once!" Sword Pride said, his eyes blazing with waves of excited Sword Intent.
"All the better!" Dark Emperor nodded--
Yang Realm, above the starry sky, at a certain star.
Outside the star, a black-robed man quietly gazed at this unusual celestial body.
It was a life-bearing planet, immensely vast. Six glowing little suns even revolved around it, while the star itself radiated an unusual, sacred white light.
The black-robed man drew a deep breath and flew toward the star.
"Whoosh!" A group of figures immediately flew over from the star.
At the front was a man dressed in white, with golden hair and blue eyes. Six pairs of enormous, pure-white wings spread behind him, and he gripped a greatsword shining with myriad rays of light. His entire body was shrouded in sacred white radiance.
Several dozen people followed behind him. Each