"My strength falls short of my two elder brothers', but leave that mid-stage immortal-grade Heavenly Sovereign to me."
With Di Yi Piaoxue's declaration, the True Phoenix Clan's remaining top combatants consisted of one early-stage immortal-grade Heavenly Sovereign and four spirit-grade Heavenly Sovereigns.
Although all the Heavenly Sovereigns on their side had now been assigned opponents, the pressure no longer seemed as overwhelming as when they had first faced a full nine Heavenly Sovereigns.
"Senior Tian Ce, since you and the other three seniors have already claimed the True Phoenix Clan's four strongest experts, allow this unworthy junior to take the last early-stage immortal-grade Heavenly Sovereign."
Suddenly, Lin Dong stood and spoke. His tone was calm, yet brimming with confidence.
Hearing this, Xiao Tian Ce turned toward him and smiled. "Thank you, young friend Lin Dong. In that case, this early-stage immortal-grade Heavenly Sovereign is yours."
However, no sooner had he spoken than Jiu Yuan voiced his doubts from beside him. "Lord Tian Ce, can young friend Lin Dong really handle an early-stage immortal-grade Heavenly Sovereign?
"If I'm not mistaken, he is only a great perfection Earth Sovereign. If he truly faces an early-stage immortal-grade Heavenly Sovereign and fails to hold his opponent back, we'll be in serious trouble.
"After all, there is a considerable gulf between Heavenly Sovereigns and Earth Sovereigns."
His words stirred concern among many of those present. Lin Dong was indeed a great perfection Earth Sovereign. Though far from weak, facing an immortal-grade Heavenly Sovereign still seemed too much to ask.
Listening to their hushed discussions, Xiao Tian Ce smiled faintly, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
He smiled at Lin Dong, then turned to the others and waved a hand. "Hehe, there's no need to worry. If you ask whom I have the most confidence in, it would