The global Time Stop came without warning.
Even Zong Shen, who had been overseeing the Calamity Raven Church at work, was affected.
In fact, he had been considering how to use the prince in his hands to exchange for suitable benefits from Jonathan.
When dealing with a formidable figure at the grand duke level, the form of negotiation became paramount.
He also intended to fabricate the most advantageous identity for himself.
Zong Shen actually possessed a vial of [Love God's Enchanting Incense (Special)].
This item could forcibly max out an indigenous inhabitant's favorability.
He had previously tested it on the Moblood Clan chief, the powerful Heibuge Moblood, during the Defense Challenge.
The effect had been incredible.
It had forcibly made Heibuge's resolve waver.
However, he did not intend to use it on Jonathan.
To Zong Shen, although Duke Jonathan Pendragon was a powerful regional figure, he still did not meet Zong Shen's expectations for the status of someone worth subduing.
Such a useful Special Item had to be used on the king of some kingdom at the very least.
Under these circumstances, he still decided to take the conventional route and find a way to negotiate with Jonathan.
Ideally, he would trade Carter Pendragon's worthless life for one or two Great Cities without leaving behind any hidden dangers.
In truth, Zong Shen had no doubt that Prince Carter was worth that price.
But the difficulty of the plan lay in avoiding hidden dangers.
The slightest misstep in this matter could provoke Jonathan's retaliation and backlash.
So he had to consider it carefully and plan meticulously.
Just as he was lost in thought, the global Time Stop abruptly descended.
His vision blurred, and his consciousness entered that boundless expanse of pure white.
No lord was unfamiliar with Time Stop. It meant