"Misunderstanding!" Lin Seventy-Seven fixed Lord Cloud Nether with a majestic glare.
Lord Autumn Wind's true body kept letting out shrill, miserable howls. An invisible pressure radiated from Lin Seventy-Seven, forcibly compressing his body until it occupied less than a hundred meters. As for the metal castle strapped to Lord Autumn Wind's back, it was simply crushed into fragments by that terrifying force.
Still, the metal fortress forged from countless precious alloys did not go to waste. Lord Autumn Wind's shell had been smashed to pieces by Lin Seventy-Seven's blow, and now his body was frantically absorbing the metallic components from the fortress, continuously growing thin, tender new armor. Even the fragments of his shattered shell were wriggling back toward his body, merging into it once more.
"Yes, a misunderstanding!" Lord Cloud Nether stared in utter shock at Lord Autumn Wind, who had been severely wounded by a single blow. The corner of his eye twitched violently as he forced out a brilliant smile. He hurried forward to Lin Seventy-Seven, respectfully bowed, and said, "I never expected to encounter you here. In fact, I had wanted to seek Elder Lin Feiqian's help months ago, but I was never able to contact him."
Lin Feiqian stepped up beside Lin Seventy-Seven. He gave Lord Cloud Nether a thoughtful look, then glanced at Lord Autumn Wind lying helplessly on the ground, before letting out a mocking laugh. "I heard that not long ago, Brother Cloud Nether caused quite a stir at the secret meeting of the various council heads. This fellow must be the backing and confidence you relied on, then?"
Lord Cloud Nether narrowed his eyes at Lin Feiqian, then smiled and nodded. "Lord Autumn Wind here is a good friend I met in the Raging Abyss. They are powerful beings who fought