"The City Lord's Seal? It's somewhat similar, but not quite." The Lotus Avatar immediately realized what it was.
With his strength, he was still unable to withstand such immense pressure. But his ability to hold his ground in Nine Central City and stand as an equal to Nine-Ren Mountain did not rely entirely on his own cultivation. It also relied on the Seven Suppression Swords! What was more, the Lotus Avatar was right beside the Sword Lodge of the Mountain-Suppressing Sword.
The pressure was powerful yet elusive. When the Lotus Avatar tried to examine it closely, he discovered that this immense pressure was not aimed directly at him. The other party was eroding the Seven Suppression Swords! As time passed, the aura of the City Lord's Seal grew increasingly distinct.
"What is Nine-Ren Mountain trying to do?" A trace of confusion appeared in the Lotus Avatar's eyes, but he soon cast it aside.
Whoever it was, and whatever method they used to target the Seven Suppression Swords, it was a declaration of war against him. The Lotus Avatar had no choice but to meet the challenge.
But beyond the simple contest between the two of them, the Lotus Avatar naturally wouldn't pass up any opportunity to strike at Nine-Ren Mountain.
The other party had actually dared to openly invade the Seven Suppression Swords. Fine by him. They were bound to tear off their masks sooner or later; this was merely happening a little earlier than expected.
"City Lord Jiu, the situation in the Luo Yang Prison grows more precarious by the day. Instead of thinking about how to suppress the demons, you've attacked the Seven Suppression Swords. What are you trying to accomplish?" The Lotus Avatar spoke calmly, but his voice carried beyond the Seven Suppression Swords and into Nine