The Ambush Succeeds

"From what distance can you use your spiritual power to tear open the other side's Energy Shield?"

The Shadow Emperor did some calculations, then asked the Soul Emperor.

"Within ten kilometers!"

The Soul Emperor answered without hesitation.

"No problem. I'm proficient in Stealth Ability. I can just about bring you within ten kilometers of him without being discovered."

The Shadow Emperor did not reveal his true ability—that even before a level 190 Earth Tree Race member, he could remain undiscovered at point-blank range.

The Soul Emperor and the Soul Kings all looked overjoyed.

If that was really the case, they could strike without warning and use their spiritual power to tear open the Earth Tree Race member's Energy Shield, while the Shadow Emperor attacked. There was a high chance they could severely injure him in one blow.

Once they could severely injure him, things would be much easier afterward. ✻

Not to mention that they would be joining the siege too. Even without them, with the Shadow Emperor's strength, he would most likely be able to defeat the other party.

"Then..."

The Soul Emperor hesitated.

"Don't worry. If we can really defeat him quickly, and after confirming he can't ask the other Earth Tree Race members for help, I'll do my best not to destroy his physical body."

The Shadow Emperor knew what the Soul Emperor wanted to say and explained bluntly, "However, to avoid affecting the follow-up plan, if I discover that the situation is off and it's time to completely destroy him, I won't hold back either."

"Thank you, Lord Shadow Emperor!"

The Soul Emperor and the Soul Kings were beside themselves with joy.

Naturally, they would not think that the target's physical body had to be preserved even at the risk of being discovered and attacked by