Five hundred years passed in the blink of an eye.” Linley let out a sigh. “There are two more up ahead. According to our intelligence reports, they are both Seven Star Godhunters. One is named Bresle [Bu’lei’lei], a virtuous, broad-minded fellow. The other, Gansla [Gang’lei’sa], can be considered as being at the peak of power for Seven Star Godhunters.”
This intelligence had been provided to Linley by the commander of the Black Tortoise Army, Wilhelm.
“Wilhelm, hand over that detailed report on them.” Linley said calmly.
Earlier, Linley had only reviewed a simplified version of the report; he hadn’t read the detailed one.
“Bresle trains in the Laws of Light. He is very sincere and kind in his treatment of others, and he is willing to risk his life for his friends. Thus, he has quite a few good friends. Only, I find it strange; despite this sort of temperament, he was actually able to stay alive for so many years. This is inconceivable.” Commander Wilhelm laughed.
Linley couldn’t help but nod as well.
If the intelligence reports were correct, then this Bresle could be described as a ‘perfect’ person!
Bebe mumbled, “For such a good-natured fellow to be able to stay alive in a place as murderous and violent as a Divine Plane, and even reach the Seven Star Fiend level of power…it really is inconceivable.”
“Let’s go. Those two are sparring yet again.” Linley laughed calmly.
Immediately, Linley’s group advanced at a faster pace. A blurred shadow flashed, and it was as though they had disappeared into thin air.
On the grassy earth, there was a building formed from elemental essence. Ahead of it, there was a gleaming, rippling lake.
Two figures were in the air above the lake, fighting and moving at high speed.
“Swish!” An azure-robed figure, body crackling with lightning, was constantly moving about at a pace far greater than the other, white-robed figure.
Still, the white-robed figure moved very quickly as well; only, he wasn’t able to catch up to his foe. His defense, however, was extremely strong.
“Hmph.”
With a low growl, the white-robed figure’s body suddenly expanded. His skin instantly turned azure, and his arms and legs increased in size. White runes appeared atop his body as well, and the blue veins on his body bulged out, snaking and twisting across his form, while two sharp horns emerged from his forehead.
“Bang!”
“Bang!”
The azure-robed figure’s attacks landed consecutively atop the body of the white-robed figure, but the leather-like skin of the white-robed figure was protected by that white light, and he borrowed from the force of the collision to retreat.
“The two can only be considered as being near the commander level.” Linley watched the two distant figures flash about above the lake, and he laughed calmly as he came to his conclusion.
“Sovereign.” Commander Wilhelm said respectfully, “This Gansla is extremely fast, and his attacks can be considered extremely strong as well. He doesn’t have any real weaknesses. But at the same time, he doesn’t have any real, overwhelming strengths either! As for this Bresle, his uniqueness lies in his body and his defense! His defense is extremely strong, especially after transforming. Even experts at a higher level would generally find it hard to kill him. Look; although that Gansla, by relying on his speed, is able to land multiple blows on Bresle, and yet Bresle isn’t affected at all.”
Linley nodded slightly.
Although the white-robed Bresle had exceedingly strong defense, in this battle, Gansla clearly held the upper hand.
“Haha, my friend Gansla, let’s stop here.” The white-robed man laughed. “If you were to unleash your most vicious technique, my soul defense wouldn’t be able to withstand it.”
“Bresle, your physical defense is simply too strong.” The azure-robed man laughed as well.
The white-robed man’s figure began to slowly transform back to normal. His two horns on his forehead disappeared, and he changed back into a normal, human appearance.
“The power of my body is part of my innate gifts, but in terms of actual strength, I’m still weaker than you, my friend Gansla.” The white-robed figure laughed. Suddenly, he frowned and stared into the distance, while the azure-robed figure by his side did the same. Linley’s group was slowly strolling towards them from far away.
Of Linley’s group, only the commander of the Black Tortoise Army, Wilhelm, was a native of the Divine Earth Plane.
Given his status, these two had never seen him before.
But of course…
Although these two had no idea as to who the members of Linley’s group were, they could sense that this group was not to be easily offended.
“Bresle, be careful. As I see it, they should all be quite strong.” The azure-robed figure sent.
“It should be fine, Gansla. We didn’t offend them; they wouldn’t act against us for no reason.” The white-robed figure chortled.
“Don’t think that everyone is like you.” The azure-robed Gansla was clearly readying himself, as he stared fixedly at Linley’s advancing group.
And then, Gansla barked in a cold voice, “Everyone, might I ask why you have come to my place?”
“I want to have a chat with him in private.” The leader of the group, a brown-haired figure, pointed at the white-robed Bresle as he spoke.
“My name is Bresle. Who might you be?” Bresle laughed as he walked forward.
“Bresle!” The nearby azure-robed Gansla immediately grew frantic, and he sent mentally, wanting to stop him, “You don’t even know them. Don’t go near them!”
Linley glanced sideways at Gansla.
With but a thought…
“Rumble…” A surge of earth-type Sovereign power immediately spread out, filled with powerful Sovereign’s Will. It instantly separated Gansla and Bresle, forming into a barrier that contained Bresle and Linley’s group, with Gansla kept outside.
The azure-robed Gansla was stunned by the earth-type Sovereign power. He couldn’t help but be knocked flying backwards, but with a backflip, he immediately rose to his feet again. He stared at the group within the translucent, earthen yellow barrier, and his face changed dramatically. “Sov, Sovereign…”
The power of Linley’s simple technique was simply overwhelmingly terrifying.
The white-robed Bresle, seeing the situation, immediately came to his senses as well. He hurriedly knelt down. “Bresle pays his respects to the Sovereign. Dare I ask what you need from me, Sovereign? If there is anything you need, just instruct me.”
“Bresle, I have a test for you. If you are willing to participate, you will become my Emissary, and I will bestow upon you a Sovereign artifact of your choosing.” Linley laughed calmly.
“Ah!” Bresle was stunned.
To become a Sovereign’s Emissary? To acquire a Sovereign artifact?
This was a stroke of fortune descending upon him from the heavens! Bresle felt dizzy for a moment. After training for countless years, who wouldn’t seek to reach the pinnacle? Only, even someone at the Domain Lord level or the Lord Prefect level wouldn’t necessarily be able to acquire a Sovereign artifact. After all, there were only so many Emissaries, while the number of commander-level experts was far more numerous.
“Me…a Sovereign’s Emissary?” Bresle couldn’t help but repeat the words.
“Naturally.” Linley nodded. “The prerequisite, however, is for you to attend this trial.”
“Dare I ask, Sovereign, what sort of a trial is this?” Bresle was so excited that his face was starting to turn red.
Linley let out a calm laugh. “Don’t be in a hurry to agree; first, listen closely to the details of this trial! I need you to participate in a Planar War, but this Planar War is different…” Linley explained in detail exactly how dangerous this Planar War would be.
As he listened, the look in Bresle’s eyes only grew even firmer.
He felt that he had a chance at surviving, even within this terrifying Planar War!
“Sovereign, I wish to acquire a soul-protecting Sovereign artifact.” Bresle said hurriedly.
“All done. Six of them.” Linley felt a surge of delight.
“Lord Linley!” Right at this moment, a voice rang out in Linley’s mind.
“Eh?” Linley turned to look, only to see two figures flash towards him from far away, descending upon the ground. “Two Sovereigns?”