Leiding's gaze was sharp as he glared viciously at Desterie. "Desterie, your defenses are absurdly strong. There's nothing we can do to you. I hope you dare to stay in the Water Divine Plane forever, with no chance to retreat!"
Desterie burst into laughter. "Leiding, even mortals talk tough when they fight. And it's often the case that after you beat the young ones, the old ones show up; after you beat the old ones, even older ones arrive. What, the mighty Four Divine Beasts Overlords are going to imitate those mortals and run back to Hell crying for their parents? Too bad Uthred isn't your father. We'll have to see whether Zijing is willing to be your mother.
"Of course, I'd be even happier if Zijing came to see me. She still owes me a Soul Stone!"
Even Bowen, who had the mildest temper, nearly lost control at those words. But Leiding, forcing down his anger with sheer restraint, stopped him, then turned and entered the nearest Plane Teleportation Array.
As the light flared, the Four Divine Beasts fled to Hell with the few Azure Dragon clansmen who had been lucky enough to survive.
In the Deep Sea Crystal Palace, Polk warmly invited Desterie to share a feast. They drank and exchanged toasts while beautiful maids continuously brought out freshly cooked delicacies, carefully refilling the two Sovereigns' cups.
Polk personally filled Desterie's cup with fine wine, carried it to the table with both hands, and laughed aloud. "Desterie, I haven't felt this good in ages. Ever since the Four Divine Beasts revealed their strength, I've been constantly worried. I knew they had ulterior motives, but I couldn't stand against them. I never imagined we could scare them off today. It's so satisfying, so satisfying!"
Desterie raised his cup and