The Demonic Qi emanating from the Heavenly Emperor Remains grew increasingly profound. Apart from Mu Chen, who remained calm, every other Earthly Sovereign revealed a look of horror.
Some tried to leave, only to discover that the black membrane shrouding heaven and earth, though seemingly thin and fragile, was in fact incredibly tough. No matter how they attacked it, they could not break through.
Someone glared at Lu Yuan and roared furiously, "Lu Yuan, have you gone mad?!"
Being watched by so many Earthly Sovereigns with killing intent in their eyes, Lu Yuan did not dare let his guard down and retreated to the side of the Heavenly Emperor Remains.
Just then, a clear sword cry rang out. The crystal longsword seemed to have sensed that something was wrong with its wielder. It broke free from his grasp, soared into the sky, and then came whistling down.
In an instant, countless streaks of sword light lit up, illuminating the plaza.
Seeing that familiar sword light, Mandala's mind went blank for a moment, and countless emotions welled up within her.
Under the expectant gazes of the crowd, the longsword shot toward the Heavenly Emperor Remains.
However, Lu Yuan flashed forward and blocked the way before the Heavenly Emperor Remains, taking the sword straight through the heart.
"Heh... Why did you become so loyal the moment you defected? I never saw you act like this under the Heavenly Emperor," Mandala mocked.
Though she was somewhat disappointed that this strike from the Heavenly Emperor Sword had achieved nothing, seeing the traitor betrayed by his newly acknowledged master still brought a trace of satisfaction to her heart.
Lu Yuan looked incredulously at the Devil Emperor behind him, his eyes carrying a hint of pleading.
Naturally, he was not loyal enough to willingly die. The