"Break off your branch."
"I can't break them; these branches are beyond my control."
The Bloodline Controller caused the World Tree to sever its branches, but in return, the World Tree lost control of its own body.
All the branches of the World Tree were swaying, but a few branches that stretched into the Shadow Plane refused to obey his commands.
The Elemental Controller turned to Samael, the Supreme Lord of the Purgatory Demon, and commanded, "Go."
The ones who signed the contract with the World Tree are wizards, not the Myriad Beasts World or the Purgatory Demon World.
Wizards cannot use their hands, but they can.
"Why don't you try moving?"
Before Samael could move, Leo's cold voice rang in his ears.
"Heh, come out if you dare. What's the point of hiding in the Shadow Plane?"
The Bloodline Controller already understands that the Shadow Plane is Leo's greatest asset; without Shadow Plane, Leo's strength is nothing special.
They now intend to lure Leo out of the Shadow Plane; once Leo emerges, it will be his death.
Samael hesitated slightly as he watched the two sides on the verge of conflict, but still flew towards the World Tree, albeit at a somewhat slow speed.
"Splash!"
The Book of Darkness in Leo's hand opened, and with the influx of Leo's energy, it seemed as if a layer of black world was superimposed on the real world, covering the entire galaxy.
Samael suddenly stopped and looked down at his feet. In his gaze, the shadow that was originally just an ordinary one began to twist and distort, as if something sealed inside was trying to break free.
All the gazes of the Supreme Lord converged upon them, and they saw Samael's shadow rise to the ground.
What was originally a two-dimensional shadow has acquired a three-dimensional feel; apart from the different color, everything else is the same.
Horns, claws, fangs, and flames flowing across its body—it was as if a figure from a mirror had stepped out!
"Boom"
The shadow opened its massive maw and let out a silent roar, instantly engaging Samael in battle.
Beneath the terrifying energy storm, it resembled a battle between two Supreme Lord.
Everyone watched Samael's battle closely. This was Leo's first move since ascending to the Supreme Lord, and they wanted to see Leo abilities for themselves.
You won't believe it until you see it, and what you find will shock you.
Samael was originally an eighth-level Supreme Lord, and every attack he launched carried terrifying power, but all attacks had no effect on his shadow.
All the attacks struck his shadow as if they were hitting thin air, passing right through it.
If you hadn't seen it with your own eyes, everyone would have thought Samael had gone mad, randomly hitting things all by himself.
However, unlike his shadow, which cannot harm itself, his shadow attacks are exactly the same as his own, but when his shadow attacks hit him, they cause real damage.
The other nine Supreme Lord of the Myriad Beasts World and the Purgatory Demon World felt a sudden chill run down their spines as they looked at the shadow standing before them.
Their shadows mutated along with Samael's shadow, but their shadows stood in front of them and did not attack them.
These eerie shadows possessed attack power equal to their own; the shadows could harm them, but their attacks could not harm the shadows.
How should we play this?
Samael was repeatedly struck by the shadows, sustaining wounds that healed instantly, but his inner rage was building up.
The attack speed increased, the energy mobilized increased, crimson flames surged from the ten-thousand-meter-tall true body, and the temperature in the starry sky was rising rapidly. The terrifying level Supreme Lord was showing his true strength.
The onslaught of fire energy caused many Supreme Lord to change their expressions, realizing they were no match for Samael.
However, the shadow fighting him remained unchanged, seemingly unaware of Samael's alterations. After Samael increased his attack speed, the shadow also increased its attack speed, perfectly synchronized with Samael, and even its body was enveloped in black flames.
Leo smiled with satisfaction as he watched Samael's performance.
The Book of Darkness:
It carries the power of the Shadow World and can unleash the same power as the Shadow World anywhere.
The Book of Darkness has only one power: to allow Leo to create Shadow World within the real world.
The entire galaxy is now enveloped by the power of the Shadow World, and Leo controls all the shadows within it!!!
"Stop watching, their fighting there will go on until the universe is destroyed. Let's get back to our business."
Leo drew everyone's attention back to himself.
The gazes that gathered again were filled with deep wariness, and they were intentionally or unintentionally glancing at his own shadow.
Leo could easily summon a shadow with the same attack power as Samael, and the other nine Supreme Lord each had an identical shadow in front of them.
This is equivalent to Leo casually summoning the combat power of ten Supreme Lord!!
This terrifying strength truly exceeded everyone's expectations!!
They were unsure of Leo's strength, and since Leo wouldn't leave the Shadow Plane, which was protected by Shadow Plane World Tree, they seemed helpless against Leo, who was right in front of them.
"What do you want?" the Bloodline Controller asked in a low voice.
" The Shadow Plane is mine, and I'm taking it back. I will continue your business philosophy and do business with all civilizations, including the Wizard World."
"All wizards are allowed to conduct business in the Shadow Plane, as long as they abide by the rules. I will not make things difficult for anyone, including you Supreme Lord."
"Of course, no one can escape paying taxes."
"Secondly, have Xiao San and Xiao Si, namely Little Bookworm No. 004, resurrect my battle partner Benji. Also, send the scattered Gulu Clan from other worlds to me. I don't have enough manpower to maintain the normal operation of the Shadow Plane."
"As long as you don't bother me, I won't bother you either; we can live in peace."
"That's all I ask for, it's not unreasonable, is it?"
The Bloodline Controller, the Elemental Controller, and the other Supreme Lord stared at Leo in disbelief, never expecting him to make such a request.
It seems that Leo has let go of everything from the past, wanting only a Shadow Plane and his former army of slaves.
But given the strength and methods Leo has demonstrated, can they really trust him?
The grudge that destroyed Alice's soul, the desire to seize all his power, the sealing of his Supreme Lord avatar, and the sealing of all his cosmic treasures...
Are we just going to let all this grudge go and never mention it again?
Does anyone here look like an idiot?
"We can't agree to the Little Bookworm resurrecting the slaves, but we can agree to everything else. However, you must release Sword of Winter and the other three."
The Bloodline Controller's eyes darted around rapidly, his thoughts unreadable.
"Letting the four of them leave is impossible, but trapping them permanently is also not good. Let them stay in the Shadow Plane for a hundred years, and then I'll let them go back."
"As for the Little Bookworm's resurrection of Benji, if you don't agree, then forget it."
Leo was surprisingly easy to talk to, but none of the Supreme Lord showed any sign of ease. The more relaxed Leo was, the more they suspected that Leo had bigger schemes.
If we put ourselves in their shoes, they wouldn't swallow this insult either!
"I can't let you resurrect your slaves, but I can issue a notice to all worlds that anyone willing to return to your side can enter the Shadow Plane. We won't stop them; consider it compensation."
The Bloodline Controller's words almost made the Book of Sealing beside him cry out in protest.
Leo once commanded nearly 30,000 World Lord. Although they were all released from the control of the wizards and submitted to the Wizard Alliance, that was done under Baturu's orders.
Once the news of Leo's return is communicated to all worlds, and they agree to return to Leo's command, countless World Lord and armies will arrive in the Shadow Plane immediately.
At the very least, the entire Barbarian World would submit immediately, and Leo's name alone could gather thousands or even tens of thousands of World Lord.
Wouldn't this just be watching Leo grow his own power?
"Hahaha, so you want to eliminate all World Lord with rebellious intentions in one fell swoop? No problem, I agree."
Leo immediately saw what the Bloodline Controller wanted to do.
In the eyes of the Bloodline Controller, he must have a special purpose. Rather than letting him contact those restless World Lord in secret, it would be better to let them come out on their own.
When war breaks out again in the future, there will be a reason and an opportunity to completely eliminate these World Lord and disloyal races in one fell swoop.
For Leo, how could he refuse the forces that were being returned? The Bloodline Controller's actions were exactly what he wanted!
Besides, his goal this time was not what the Bloodline Controller thought at all.
People at different levels see completely different things and will inevitably make different strategies.
Just like a farmer always thinks the emperor and empress use golden hoes to till the land.
Leo wholeheartedly approves of what the Bloodline Controller is doing now!!
"Since you agree, you should withdraw your witchcraft."
The Bloodline Controller pointed at Samael, who was still fighting.
The eerie shadows made the fight exceptionally difficult for Samael. Only he was injured, while his opponent remained unharmed. Their strengths were equal, and their techniques and attack speeds were all identical. This was the first time he had ever encountered such witchcraft.
In their brief exchange, this shadowy figure proved to be stronger than him!
"No problem."
The Book of Darkness turned its pages once more, and from a perspective unseen by anyone, the power of the Shadow World that had enveloped the entire galaxy receded.
Without the influence of the Shadow World's power, the shadows in front of the Supreme Lord of the Myriad Beasts World and the Purgatory Demon World instantly returned to his feet, indistinguishable from normal shadows.
But when they looked at their own shadows, they no longer showed the same dismissive attitude as before.
Judging from Samael's performance in the battle just now, these shadows have copied their strength, just like Leo copied the cosmic-level treasure before, with the same abilities.
It should be Shadow Talent ability that he gained after advancing to the Supreme Lord.
Previously, it could copy cosmic-level treasures; now it can directly copy Supreme Lord!!
That's ridiculously strong!
Leo subtly warned them to always be vigilant, lest the Shadow suddenly launch an assassination attack when they let their guard down, and few would be able to escape.
Even without numerous cosmic-level treasures and the two Supreme Lord avatars, Leo's strength remains as monstrous as ever!