Inside the Great Hall, the atmosphere was drawn tight as a bowstring.
Hei Yuan, Ying Mei, and Jiao Tu formed a triangle around Lin Langtian at the center. Three waves of peak High Earthly Supreme pressure came crushing in from three directions like three great mountains.
The black jade tiles on the floor let out a dense series of cracks under the heavy pressure, fissures spreading outward like a spiderweb.
The subordinates who had followed the three factions here had long since retreated to the edge of the Great Hall, holding their breath and focusing, terrified of being caught in the battle to come.
Three High Earthly Supremes with enormous reputations in the Endless Sea—who would not believe that, if they joined hands, they could defeat a young man?
Hei Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, his black fitted outfit snapping loudly as spiritual energy surged around him. His narrow eyes were filled with cold Killing Intent.
"Boy, I will give you one last chance. Hand over the Black Heaven Bead you have, then get out of this Great Hall, and I can spare your life."
Ying Mei toyed with the dagger in her hand. A charming smile rested on her enchanting face, but within that smile lurked a viper-like viciousness.
"Little brother, big sister doesn't want to hurt you either. A treasure like the Dark Spirit Crystal isn't something an unaffiliated cultivator like you can enjoy. Leave obediently, and big sister can even have a couple drinks with you."
Jiao Tu was even more direct. He smashed a fist into the stone pillar in front of him, shaking the entire Great Hall until it buzzed, then roared, "Why waste words with him! If he dares fight this old flood dragon for treasure, he can eat my fist