By then, a great many members who had defected from Open-Heaven Manor had gathered around the Watchful Elder in the Sword Tomb.
Their faces were full of hope and longing as they looked at their new master.
And the Watchful Elder kept his word. Countless black tentacles plunged into their bodies.
Everyone watched their auras surge as they rapidly broke through barriers that might otherwise have held them back for years.
When the first wave of boons ended, all five million defectors from Open-Heaven Manor were thrilled.
Then, with the fervor of new converts, they turned and began taunting and cursing Open-Heaven Manor.
Sensing the anger of every remaining member, Vulcan made the battle outside visible to all.
His aged voice rang out. "Since none of you believe us, there's nothing more we can say."
"Why don't we all take a look at what's happening outside?"
As he spoke, an enormous screen of light appeared across the sky above the Sword Tomb.
Everyone looked up and saw the fierce battle raging in the pitch-black sky.
The screen quickly replayed everything that had happened so far, then caught up to the present and began showing the battle live.
Vulcan's immense projection stood off to one side, but he could only provide support.
The true heart of the battle was a heroic young man in ancient bronze armor, a sword in his left hand and a banner in his right.
He radiated boundless divine might, yet seemed to have little trouble fighting both the terrifying Thunder Immortal Lord and Thomas alone.
When the members of Open-Heaven Manor saw the terrifying power Su Yi had just displayed, indescribable excitement swept through them.
"I knew Lord Vulcan wouldn't lie to us!"
"My heavens! Who is this mighty figure?"
"Damn it! It was the Thunder