The tense atmosphere froze the instant Mu Chen appeared. When Luo Li, who had been receiving the Luo Goddess inheritance, saw that figure, she nearly took the initiative to halt the inheritance.
It could not be helped. In the current situation, Mu Chen's appearance would not be of any help. It might even put him in danger.
After all, someone who was not even an Earthly Sovereign would probably be unable to protect himself against opponents like the Blood God Clan...
Yet all of this came to an abrupt stop because of Mandala's presence.
"Earthly Sovereign Great Perfection..." Sensing the powerful aura emanating from Mandala, Xue Lingzi's expression changed at once.
"Who are you, sir? Why are you meddling in the internal affairs of my Lesser Western Heaven Realm?!"
"This is the territory of the Western Heaven Battle Hall. Outsiders would do well not to meddle in others' business."
Xue Lingzi's challenge stirred Mandala's thoughts slightly. From his reaction, it seemed the other side still had some backup prepared...
After all, the strongest member of the Blood God Clan was merely a High Earthly Sovereign, while the rest were only Lower Earthly Sovereigns. With such strength, Mandala alone could sweep them aside.
Mandala did not speak, instead allowing Mu Chen to step forward.
It was not that Mandala did not want to help... As Xue Lingzi had said, the Lesser Western Heaven Realm was ultimately within the Western Heaven Battle Hall's sphere of influence. If an outside expert intervened rashly, it would certainly provoke the Western Heaven Battle Hall's displeasure.
Of course, it would be a different matter if a local force personally invited them.
After all, everyone had friends and old acquaintances. Stepping in out of loyalty was only natural.
Thus, from beginning to end, Mu Chen had been