Jiang Changkong had long been prepared for Lord Lei's words.
The Immortal Palace had set its sights on him long ago. Never mind taking action in the future—even if they acted now, he would not be surprised in the slightest.
Still, using two specially approved Martial Arts Associations to test his strength—this was truly quite an impressive display of influence.
Lord Lei's tone carried a trace of gravity. "If anything unexpected happens, contact Qinglan."
Jiang Changkong nodded and returned to his team.
Ye Qiushui opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but after glancing at Lord Lei, she fell silent again.
Jiang Changkong did not explain anything to her either. His gaze turned toward the battle in the sky.
Compared to Jiang Changkong's swift conclusion, the other martial artists, though not as fast, had also reached the final stages.
These late-stage Stellar Realm martial artists began by using moves meant to determine victory.
Strange spaces intertwined across the heavens, and Jiang Changkong's gaze narrowed slightly.
Using star arrays, or even their own strength, they formed attribute spaces unique to themselves.
Jiang Changkong could do it too, but not with such exquisite mastery as they could.
Though he had easily defeated Sha Hongtao earlier, it had merely been through crushing force.
If they were in the same realm and he could only use one martial art, Jiang Changkong truly had no confidence that he could defeat them.
These late-stage Stellar Realm martial artists had almost developed their Star Power to the limit of their current realm.
Then, with the aid of star arrays, they could break past that limit. Each possessed the combat strength to trap an ordinary peak Stellar Realm martial artist.
Of course, peak Stellar Realm martial artists certainly had more methods at their disposal.
Jiang Changkong stood with