Seven!

Alien Domain deep space, Mokai Domain.

A rotten planet loomed in deep space. A vertical fissure ran through its center from end to end, opening like an eye and casting a pale-white gaze, almost tangible, into the depths of the Stellar Sea.

The stench of decay permeated the air. One Deputy Executor after another sat high upon their thrones, their eyes following that pale-white gaze into the void, as though trying to glimpse the battle at its far end.

Suddenly,

"Hm?"

A soft exclamation rang out. Gazes swiftly withdrew and focused on the frowning Mokai as they asked tensely,

"What is it? Did something go wrong?"

"Nothing went wrong..."

Mokai stood atop the Rotten Eye Throne, carefully sensing that winding, extending gaze. Then the corners of his mouth split apart, revealing gleaming white fangs in a savage grin.

"Not only did nothing go wrong, I successfully found the Formless Sky Demon!"

"That easily?!"

Several Deputy Executors exchanged astonished glances, then immediately urged him anxiously,

"Then why were you frowning just now? Hurry up and act. Use the Rotten Eye Throne's power to drag that Formless Sky Demon into the abyss of decay..."

"It's not as easy as you think!"

Mokai impatiently cut them off. His smile gradually faded as he said coldly,

"If the Formless Sky Demon dared issue a Challenge Letter to the Universe, how could he be some fool who came seeking death?"

"More precisely, I didn't find him. He had long been waiting beyond the coordinates, and he took the initiative to make contact with the Rotten Eye's gaze."

"What?!!!"

Pairs of eyes abruptly widened as they asked in shock and suspicion,

"The Formless Sky Demon delivered himself to our door, yet he wasn't tainted by Divine Might?!"

"Only for the time being!"

Mokai barked coldly. His