The Spirit Devouring Bird

A crisp sound rang out here, and one ray of light after another began to flicker of its own accord.

Vast emerald radiance surged skyward, spreading outward with Arthur's move.

The world's radiance shimmered in this place. The surrounding area began to display all kinds of strange phenomena of its own accord. Faintly, it seemed one could see an ancient tree gently lowering its branches, pale emerald light flickering upon them as they pressed forward.

The might unleashed in that instant was enough to horrify any being below the Seventh Tier.

"Hmph!"

The black-robed man's expression did not change. Even after sensing the might contained in this attack, he was not the least bit surprised. He merely waved a hand calmly.

A dark aura spread outward from him. Silently, a power of authority unique to those above the Seventh Tier unfurled, enveloping the surroundings.

Two unique, yet different, powers of authority collided in an instant.

The next moment, Majen's expression changed.

A slender arm suddenly shot out and struck toward his chest.

Vast radiance spilled forth. The World Power unique to the Emerald World surged through the area, shattering Majen's defenses in an instant.

He staggered back several steps, alarm showing on his face. "How is this possible?"

"Your power!"

Alarm crossed his face as he stared at Arthur, sensing the rich, powerful emerald force emanating from him. He found it almost unbelievable.

After such a long stretch of time, and with the nurturing power of the Mother of Emerald gone, the Emerald World should have weakened long ago. Even if a new Emerald Master had appeared, it could not have grown this powerful in such a short time.

Even if he had advanced to the Seventh Tier, by all reason he should have only just reached that level. How