The weaker Chief Gods and those with less close ties had all left. Only the Chief Sovereigns and a few Chief Gods remained to continue their discussion.
Uterede's voice was cool, but not entirely calm; it carried a slight note of agitation. "Lincoln, there's no need to pretend you're unhappy. Let us see how much progress Orf has made over the countless years."
How much progress? He could stand there like a post, and you still wouldn't be able to kill him. Lincoln glanced at Uterede with amusement, then continued speaking to Orf through telepathy.
"Lincoln, since you're unwilling to reveal your true talent, how about this? Let's have a duel. I'll use the Samsara Golden Body, and you'll use your Innate Divine Ability. We'll decide the outcome based on the result. If I lose, I'll teach you the principles behind the Samsara Golden Body. If you lose, you'll tell me what's special about becoming a Dual-Element Paragon, and what secrets it involves—especially whether it has anything to do with your Innate Divine Ability."
Orf made his suggestion telepathically, his tone quite sincere.
Lincoln's expression turned strange. He asked telepathically, "Why do you think my becoming a Dual-Element Paragon has anything to do with my Innate Divine Ability? What makes you say that?"
At the same time, he replied to Uterede, "I'm actually curious about your strength, too. After all, you were born so long ago, and you all know each other well. Although everyone chose me as one of the Five Chief Sovereigns, apart from the battle I just had with you, I know very little about the others' abilities and methods."
Vivian smiled faintly at that. "I don't like fighting, Lincoln, so leave me out of it. As for Eldest Sister, are you sure you want to fight