The Great Moon Dynasty's Treasure King and the other three exchanged messages in secret, the atmosphere growing tense.
"It's been days, and Her Majesty still hasn't managed to take that step. But all the heroes around us are watching like tigers eyeing their prey. What should we do?" Treasure King sent telepathically.
"At this point, we absolutely cannot allow anyone to disturb Her Majesty!" Xiang Ming said, murder in his eyes.
Mu Lingye replied, "I say we prepare for battle and protect Her Majesty while she advances to the Earth Emperor Realm, even if we have to fight to the death!"
"Agreed." The last man, a bald Human King, answered with a single word, utterly decisive.
They had already prepared to face their enemies, and another group sensed it.
Changkong Ao stood with his sword in his arms, a calm smile on his face. His aura surged, and the sword in his hand trembled faintly, as if yearning for battle.
The woman in red sneered and looked into the distance. She was more interested in what, exactly, Treasure King and the others were guarding at the center.
The old Heavenly Master of the Divine Path furrowed her brow, seeming uncertain.
Chen Yongfa's gaze flickered as he weighed whether to attack Treasure King and the others' defenses. After all, he represented the Chen Dynasty. The slightest misstep could spark a conflict between the two nations, especially with the Great Light Dynasty looming as a threat. He had to think carefully and put the greater good first.
Sea King... was idly filing her nails...
The night passed in silence, time inching by as the atmosphere grew ever more tense.
At daybreak, the rising sun sent a vast aura soaring into the sky. The Great Moon Dynasty's ten billion troops had already formed