The Gathering of Peak Experts (2)

"So Brother Long was the famed Devil Dragon Emperor, one of the Four Emperors of the Nether Realm, and a member of the Devil Dragon Clan?" Lei Dong put on a polite expression of surprise and admiration. "I've long admired you, Brother Long. Now that we've finally met, you certainly live up to your title as Devil Dragon Emperor. Your bearing is extraordinary." Since the other man had taken the initiative to show goodwill, Lei Dong naturally wouldn't slight him. After all, given the current situation, uniting every force they could was the only true path to victory.

After chatting with the Devil Dragon Emperor for a few moments, Lei Dong began greeting the others one by one, including the Yaksha King, whom he had always respected. At first sight of him, Lei Dong felt that his aura had become even more unfathomable. He was slightly taken aback and said at once, "Senior Zana, could it be..."

The Yaksha King was in excellent spirits. Baring his white teeth against his dark face, he patted Lei Dong on the shoulder and said with a smile, "You guessed right. Thanks to you, I successfully broke through to the Mid Spirit Transmutation stage, and my realm has stabilized." After receiving a bottle of Life Divine Water from Lei Dong, he had put to use some of the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures he'd collected over the years, then tried his luck at a breakthrough in seclusion. The odds had only been three or four in ten, but with remarkable ease and a stroke of luck, he had reached the Mid Spirit Transmutation stage.

Don't underestimate this seemingly small step. Though both Mid and Early Spirit Transmutation experts stood at the peak, their status and strength were worlds apart. Before, he could at best