âHe wants to see what the pseudo-apex powers are made of? This guy must be insane!â
âHe is brazen, but he does have the strength to back his arrogance. He might have hidden his personal information, but I still gleaned some using my Peak Identification Skill. Surprisingly, he is Level 240. He is also fully equipped with Level 240 Taboo Legendary Equipment. Not even the various pseudo-apex powers can necessarily come up with a full set of Level 240 Taboo Legendary Equipment.â
âLevel 240? Could he be the old monster of a major power?â
When the resisting players in the plaza saw Kowloon Demon appear at the forefront of the battlefield, they stopped what they were doing to stare at and discuss Kowloon Demon, a hint of expectation brightening their eyes.
A Level 240 expert was undoubtedly among the highest-level players in the Greater G.o.dâs Domain. Kowloon Demon was even fully equipped with Level 240 Taboo Legendary Equipment. If he fought seriously, the magic barriers set up by the ten pseudo-apex powers would crumble in no time. If the magic barriers disappeared, everyone would have a chance to escape.
No wonder heâs so bold. When the Level 237 Berserker representing the Dragon G.o.d Palace saw through Kowloon Demonâs level and equipment standard, he immediately scrutinized the other party seriously. After all, even in the Primordial Dragon Sanctuary, few individuals could match Kowloon Demonâs level and equipment standard. âYour level and equipment are not attainable by independent players. May I know which power you are from?â
The other leaders selected to lead the ten pseudo-apex powersâ forces similarly scrutinized Kowloon Demon in silence, none willing to make the first move.
Suddenly, silence enveloped the plaza.
âDammit! Arenât these pseudo-apex powers being too cautious?!â a Level 229 Cleric exclaimed out of anxiety when he saw the pa.s.sivity of the ten pseudo-apex powersâ forces.
âThe leaders of these powers are all cunning people. They wonât act rashly when dealing with experts of such caliber. The average power canât produce such experts, so this guy is likely the executive of a pseudo-apex power,â a middle-aged Level 230 Berserker said, wearing a helpless expression as he looked at the pseudo-apex powersâ silent leaders. âIf that guy is from a pseudo-apex power, the ten pseudo-apex powers wonât dare to kill him and risk thoroughly offending that power. Although the ten pseudo-apex powers have entered an alliance, they still canât afford to have a vengeful pseudo-apex power ambus.h.i.+ng their core combatants all the time.â
âIs this the end for us?â the Level 229 Cleric said bitterly. He had thought the Flame Dragon G.o.dâs Nest was his ticket to success. In a way, his a.s.sumption wasnât wrong, as his level had skyrocketed since he had entered the secret land. Now, he was only one level short of qualifying for an executive position in the various powers. However, he hadnât expected to get dragged into this catastrophe.
âThatâs not necessarily true,â the middle-aged Berserker said, gazing at Kowloon Demon expectantly. âSo long as that guy doesnât come from a pseudo-apex power, we can still escape!â
If Kowloon Demon was not from a pseudo-apex power, the ten pseudo-apex powers would have to take action to maintain their reputation. After all, over 20 conglomerates were watching the situation. If the ten pseudo-apex powers conceded to a player not from a pseudo-apex power, the conglomerates involved in this incident would definitely strive to secure more benefits for themselves.
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Inside the Advanced Tent hosting the pseudo-apex powersâ core executivesâŠ
âHow surprising! This person is not only Level 240 but also has an aura comparable to yours, old commander,â South Lake exclaimed via party chat as he scrutinized Kowloon Demon through his Magic Mirror. âBut I donât recall hearing about such a person in the Primordial Dragon Sanctuary. Could he be the expert of a foreign pseudo-apex power?â
Even among apex powers, Level 240 players were scarce. They were even rarer among pseudo-apex powers. Their respective powers typically treated them like treasures, never mobilizing them unless absolutely necessary.
âThatâs likely the case. As far as I know, no such person exists among the other powers in the Primordial Dragon Sanctuary,â Apocalypse said, stroking his beard as he looked at Kowloon Demon vigilantly.
âThe heavens are truly in our favor!â South Lake exclaimed joyfully. âAlthough I donât know which power this person is from, it doesnât matter as long as he is from a pseudo-apex power. Ember Dragon will have trouble proceeding with his plan.â
No pseudo-apex power in the Greater G.o.dâs Domain was a pushover. If anyone dared to kill a pseudo-apex powerâs Level 240 expert, that power would retaliate in full force. The Primordial Dragon Sanctuaryâs ten pseudo-apex powers were only in a temporary alliance. If only the power directly responsible for killing Kowloon Demon suffered retaliation, the rest of them would most certainly stand by and do nothing.
âI doubt Ember Dragon will dare to take action,â Apocalypse said after a.n.a.lyzing the situation. âWhile he might be the Dragon G.o.d Palaceâs First Vice Guild Leader, he has already exhausted his authority to wage war against us. He canât afford to offend another pseudo-apex power while he is still fighting us.â
As South Lake and Apocalypse conversed, Ember Dragon revealed an ugly expression. He had not expected a lunatic like Kowloon Demon to come forward and disrupt his plans.
While the other pseudo-apex powers hesitated to voice their opinions, their Magic Mirrors suddenly showed Kowloon Demon speaking.
âDragonâs Crown,â Kowloon Demon answered without reservation. Then, he eagerly added, âBut you shouldnât have heard of it before. Can we start fighting now if you have nothing else to say?â
âDragonâs Crown?â The Level 237 Berserker from the Dragon G.o.d Palace confronting Kowloon Demon was visibly stunned. As far as he could recall, no pseudo-apex power in the Greater G.o.dâs Domain went by the name of Dragonâs Crown.
âHeâs not from a pseudo-apex power?â South Lakeâs expression instantly turned ugly at Kowloon Demonâs answer.
âSo, heâs just an expert from a no-name power? No wonder he doesnât have any Divine Artifacts! How audacious of him to stand against us!â Ember Dragon laughed as he looked at the Magic Mirror before him. âRelay my command! Kill this person and all those who dare stand against us!â
None of the other pseudo-apex powersâ representatives objected to Ember Dragonâs unilateral decision. Since Kowloon Demon wasnât from a pseudo-apex power, they had no concerns about killing him, so they naturally didnât need to stop Ember Dragon. After all, Kowloon Demon was merely a Level 240 expert without any Divine Artifacts.
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Central Plaza:
Dragonâs Crown? When Red Frost heard the cloaked Kowloon Demonâs words, her brain seized up momentarily. How can someone from Dragonâs Crown be here?
Amidst Red Frostâs confusion, the ten pseudo-apex powersâ experts went into action.
âSince you are not from a pseudo-apex power, let me impart a truth to you today,â the Level 237 Berserker from the Dragon G.o.d Palace said as he raised his hand. Suddenly, the Hephaestusâs Flame behind him flared up, transforming into a thousand-meter-tall dragon that lunged at Kowloon Demon. âThe consequence for provoking a pseudo-apex power is death!â
When the independent players in the plaza saw the Hephaestusâs Flame-turned-dragon, despair overwhelmed them.
Hephaestusâs Flame could exhibit the power of a Divine Artifactâs Profound Skill exerted to 100% potential. When manipulated by over a dozen Level 235-plus experts, it could fight even a Level 240 expert equipped with multiple Divine Artifacts head-on. A Level 240 player without Divine Artifacts would face certain death against it, as would the other independent players in the plaza.
âCome!â
When Kowloon Demon saw the incoming Hephaestusâs Flame, he drew and brandished his four sabers, creating a dense web of saber lights before anyone could react. Immediately afterward, the Hephaestusâs Flame-turned-dragon shredded into countless segments and dissipated.