Just moments ago...
Sikong Jing had secretly passed a portion of his understanding of the Nine Heavens Sword Dao to Gongsun Jie.
That was the means of ensuring Gongsun Jie's certain victory.
During his earlier battle with the War Beast Zhan Ai, Sikong Jing had already seen that the two newly ascended Great Emperors were evenly matched. Thus, with this new understanding of the Sword Dao, Gongsun Jie would certainly win.
And so, after some discussion, both sides agreed to Sikong Jing's proposal.
The two newly ascended Great Emperors began fighting directly.
In the end...
Before the witnesses from the Divine Cry Sect and others, Gongsun Jie fought until he was covered in wounds, narrowly defeating his opponent by half a move with the stronger Nine Heavens Sword Dao.
Ancient Soul Emperor and Chang Xiangxiang could only concede with towering hatred, handing Qin Luoluo over to the Nine Heavens Alliance as agreed.
Before leaving...
Ancient Soul Emperor spoke in an icy tone. "Nine Heavens Alliance, while the War Beast Clan can no longer openly target the Wild Beasts, there will certainly be no shortage of attacks in the shadows. You had better protect her well."
The meaning was: We lost the wagered battle, but we will still target you in secret. Do not get too pleased with yourselves.
Chang Xiangxiang, meanwhile, looked at Sikong Jing and chuckled. "Wild Beast Young Master, if you have the time, you are welcome to visit the Four Great Powers. Whether it is the Soul-Slaying Empire, the Seven Decree Sect, or the rest, their gates will always be open to you."
At the same time...
The Divine Relic Academy Dean ignored them and instead looked toward the Divine Cry Sect and the others.
"Divine Cry Emperor, Cosmos Slaughter Emperor, you may send disciples to Divine