"High-level Universe Master? Who is it? Could they be planning to attack us?" Lord of Golden Bull Man Qi warily scanned their surroundings.
"Not necessarily a high-level Universe Master." Lord of Demon Cover spoke up. "Such powerful control over time and space could also be achieved with the aid of a treasure."
"Lord of Demon Cover is right. But even if it is a high-level Universe Master, they might not be able to do anything to the three of us," said Lord of Qilan. "Over the endless years, we've made plenty of enemies in other factions. It's likely someone who holds a grudge against us is behind this."
"Then... did Lord of Craftsman God leak the news that we were coming to claim the treasure?" Man Qi narrowed his golden eyes.
"Probably not. Lord of Craftsman God has never favored or offended any faction. He has no grudges against us or the Northern Territory Alliance. I've heard he and the Alliance Leader are even on friendly terms."
"Then who leaked our whereabouts?"
Though the three Universe Masters talked for quite some time, the exchange actually took place in an instant.
As the three hesitated, fierce winds and sand suddenly swept through the surrounding area, extending two light-years in every direction and forming an immensely powerful restraining force.
Immediately afterward, an enormous black palace appeared directly in front of the Silver Flying Boat.
The Silver Flying Boat looked tiny before the black palace.
The palace doors opened, and a dark figure wearing a black mask flew straight out.
"Hahaha! Since fate has brought us together here, there's no need for you three to hurry off!" the dark figure laughed.
"Hmm? That's..." A look of surprise flashed across Lord of Qilan's eyes.
That mask, that aura, that life force—he had seen them