What? The vast conference hall fell silent, everyone’s eyes fixed on Bai Ye in astonishment. Even Xiao Fantuan stared at Bai Ye, dumbfounded, his plump body frozen in place.
If it were anyone else speaking such words, it would have undoubtedly drawn uproarious laughter. Such a person would be considered insane or suicidal! However, given Bai Ye’s mysterious identity and terrifying strength, no one believed it was a joke.
"You! Utterly arrogant!" The two young men from the Orbis Empire were so enraged their hair seemed about to explode.
"You dare to covet even our Orbis Empire, aren't you afraid of bursting from overreaching!"
"In these tens of thousands of years, you’re the first!!"
It had to be said, these two’s verbal prowess was more than ten times greater than their actual strength.
"Hahaha…" Prince Saka’s face flickered between calm and murderous intent before he suddenly burst into laughter.
"Your Excellency, while we may fear your strength and are willing to humble ourselves to befriend you, your ambitions are far too grand, and you too underestimate our Orbis Empire!" Prince Saka’s expression turned cold, a glint of anger flashing in his eyes.
"I admit you are strong, but within our Orbis Empire, my strength only ranks tenth. Above me are beings of unimaginable terror. To be frank, there are those who have surpassed my level!"
"Secondly, the total number of Emperors in our Orbis Empire is nearly a hundred. If we include the tributary states that pledge allegiance to our Orbis Empire, the number of Emperors alone reaches almost two hundred. With such formidable power, do you truly believe you can shake it alone?"
"Frog in a well!" Hearing their lord recount the Orbis Empire’s proud might, the two young men wore expressions of arrogance and mockery.
The people from the three kingdoms, hearing these chilling figures, felt their minds reel. This was the terror of an imperial-level power, capable of easily annihilating kingdoms like theirs.
No matter how strong an individual might be, could they withstand the encirclement of such a terrifying force?
"Prince Saka, our Xifas Kingdom sincerely submits to the Orbis Empire and is absolutely loyal to the Empire. We implore the Empire for our kingdom's protection!" Seeing the mysterious powerhouse directly clash with the Orbis Empire, the King of Xifas knew an opportunity had arisen and quickly declared his allegiance.
With him setting the example, the Kings of Gamma and Marlai also voiced their pleas.
"We implore the Empire to protect our Gamma Kingdom…"
"We implore the Empire to protect our Marlai Kingdom…"
Xiao Fantuan furrowed his delicate brows. He had to admit, this was indeed an immensely terrifying force. If he were targeted, he’d likely have no choice but to flee.
However, Bai Ye broke into a smile, a brilliant one at that. "Are you… threatening me?"
Prince Saka replied, "You can understand it that way." Sensing Bai Ye's subtle killing intent, he added, "While the words might not be pleasant, I urge Your Excellency to reconsider. Harboring intentions against our Empire will lead to no good end."
"Moreover, even if I am not your match, you may not necessarily be able to keep me here!"
"Is that so~" Bai Ye’s demonic power surged with increasing clarity, the pressure intensifying. "So many Emperors are a tempting source of wealth for me."
"Devouring them all at once might be difficult, but doing so gradually is possible. For now… it begins with you."
Prince Saka’s brow furrowed, and his inner demonic power erupted.
*Boom~*
The entire space trembled, followed by the crackle of thunder, with terrifying currents flowing everywhere. "Then allow me to properly experience your specific strength!"
Prince Saka struck first, his fist charged with azure lightning, instantly launching towards Bai Ye.
Bai Ye remained unmoved. An invisible barrier had inexplicably appeared before him.
*Boom!!!*
The terrifying impact unleashed a dreadful shockwave. The kings of the three nations and their retinue were sent flying, crashing into the walls. All three massive glass walls shattered. Fortunately, the palace’s construction was robust, and magic arrays provided reinforcement, otherwise, this simple impact alone would have reduced it to ruins.
"The power of the lightning rule?" Bai Ye murmured. He too unleashed lightning, with purplish-black arcs radiating a bone-chilling aura.
Raising his hand to strike Prince Saka, it was slower in telling than in doing, and in a flash of lightning, his attack landed squarely on Prince Saka.
"Myriad Thunder Strangler!" Prince Saka countered and defended simultaneously, lightning flickering to form a sphere of light protecting him.
*Sizzling sizzle~~*
Countless threads of lightning刺向 Bai Ye, but they were scattered midway by the purplish-black current around Bai Ye.
Bai Ye’s palm strike, however, pierced directly through Prince Saka’s defense and landed on him with full force.
*Boom boom boom!!!*
With a series of resounding explosions, Prince Saka crashed through a thick wall, falling onto the plaza outside, kicking up a huge cloud of dust.
"Such terrifying strength! To be able to crush me with the power of lightning, this fellow has definitely reached the level of a Three-Star Emperor. I am no match for him…" Prince Saka, still carrying residual purplish-black lightning, endured the searing pain, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and quickly got to his feet.
"Retreat!" Prince Saka didn't hesitate, unleashing his demonic power to cast a spell. "Lightning Release, Flash!"
*Boom!* A burst of azure lightning tore a rift in space, and Prince Saka immediately plunged into it.
"Where do you think you’re going." Prince Saka, who had already entered the spatial passage, suddenly heard a sound that made his scalp tingle.
With another *boom*, the space trembled, and Prince Saka, who had entered the rift, was flung back out of it, landing somewhat awkwardly on the ground.
"You! You…" Prince Saka was greatly alarmed, exclaiming incredulously, "The power of spatial rules! How can you simultaneously control such terrifying spatial rules!!!"
"This is impossible!!!"