Oliver was in a terrible state, and she was furious. Since becoming an Archlord, she had never suffered such humiliation. Her opponent was already no weaker than she was. Now, not only was she suppressed by this world's World Consciousness, but he was also empowered by it.
With one weakened and the other strengthened, he remained comfortably in control even against two Archlords, Oliver and Xavier. Oliver looked up and saw bloodlust and composure in his eyes.
Yes, two utterly different emotions appeared in Kuang Cang's eyes. As a member of the Demon Race, and a Fierce Demon at that, Kuang Cang shared the traits of his kin: a burning passion for battle and an obsession with slaughter.
But as a commander, and a renowned general at that, Kuang Cang also possessed the quality common to great generals: absolute composure under any circumstances.
He was thoroughly enjoying the thrill of being about to kill someone at the Heaven Peering level, yet he remained calm as he surveyed the changing battlefield, never allowing his enemies to glimpse even the slightest opening.
Xavier was deeply conflicted as well. By his demonic nature, he would have been delighted to see Kuang Cang kill Oliver. The moment she died, he could absorb a considerable amount of her dispersing power.
The problem was that the man about to kill Oliver was someone neither of them could defeat even together. With Oliver alive, Xavier still had an ally to draw fire. Without her, he would be next.
As for fleeing? Failing to complete the emperor's assignment was one thing, but fleeing without permission? And fleeing without gaining a single thing? If he returned in such disgrace, even if death did not await him, his fate would be little better.
Watching Oliver's arms sink lower as the