Li glanced at Zeref, who was floating beside him above Nanbula, his face brimming with smiles. Zeref, however, wore no such expression. He looked at Li and tried to speak, but it was as though some restriction prevented him from opening his mouth at all.
The smile on Li's face deepened at the sight. He had not expected Ankhseram to truly hand Zeref's control over to him. All Li had done was tell Ankhseram about what he intended to do in the future...
His plan to control Zeref and unify the Western Continent.
Li glanced at Zeref again, satisfaction filling his eyes. Now, this great expert had fallen into his hands. With two continent-ruler-level experts at his disposal, who in this world could possibly stand in his way?
Naturally, Ankhseram did not count. That being had already reached the level of a Saint.
Li looked at Zeref and suddenly said, "Come on, little Zeref. Call me Master."
Zeref glared at Li through gritted teeth, but still forced out, "Master."
Li burst into laughter. Zeref had never imagined that Ankhseram had held him in the palm of his hand all these years, and that control over him would now fall into Li's hands. Li's strength was indeed formidable, but he was no more than Zeref's equal.
Zeref wanted to roar and vent the resentment in his heart, but Li had ordered him not to make any noise and to remain quiet. At that moment, Li held Invel in one hand and Celia in the other.
Invel had fallen unconscious, while Celia stared wide-eyed at Li, as though she simply could not believe he possessed such tremendous ability.
As for Serena, Li had sent him to Ishgar to become the leader of the strong there. Seeing how overbearing Li was, Serena at