The remaining Four Supernovas reacted more strongly than anyone.
Dorian's expression turned completely serious, and whatever curiosity he had felt toward Max before had hardened into genuine caution.
Hamon stared at the projection for several moments before saying quietly, "He really killed Arkorg..."
Aniel's eyes narrowed, and the faint amusement that usually lingered on his face was gone.
Westora, however, said nothing.
He had already fought Max himself, so he understood better than the others just how deceptive Max's cultivation really was. Even he hadn't expected Arkorg to actually die, though.
Around them, the Ninth Monolith finally erupted into noise.
"Arkorg is dead!"
"Max actually killed one of the Five Supernovas!"
"And he's only at the 2nd level of the Law Manifestation Realm!"
The news started spreading almost immediately.
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The moment the life-and-death battle ended, another notification appeared in front of Max.
