"No, North Prison Master and Jade Pendant Master are coming this way!"
Venerable Lingtu felt a sense of dread as the surrounding space was enveloped by a faint black mist, emanating evil and deathly aura.
Without a doubt, the black mist currently covering him was North Prison Master's famous Domain-type Arcana Treasure... Black Mist Death Domain!
"According to the Race's data, North Prison Master's Black Mist Death Domain is a top-grade among high-level Domain-type Arcana Treasures."
Information about North Prison Master immediately surfaced in Venerable Lingtu's mind, "With this Black Mist Death Domain, North Prison Master has escaped from multiple sieges by various Universe forces."
"I am suppressed and bound by a top-grade high-level Domain-type Arcana Treasure, so there is no chance for me to escape. I can only take a gamble!"
With that thought, he took out his flying palace-type Arcana Treasure and immediately hid inside it.
"My flying palace-type Arcana Treasure, Heshan Hall, is a top-grade among ordinary Arcana Treasures and can withstand a Universe Master's attacks for a short time."
Venerable Lingtu thought to himself, "By hiding inside Heshan Hall, I should be able to withstand the aftermath of the battle between North Prison Master and Jade Pendant Master."
As a Universe Overlord, he was well aware of how formidable a Universe Master's strength was!
His full-strength attack was only comparable to a newly advanced Universe Master not using an Arcana Treasure, but how could a Universe Master not use an Arcana Treasure?!
Jade Pendant Master's strength was considered ordinary among Universe Masters, but North Prison Master was a notorious figure whose strength was definitely not comparable to an ordinary Universe Master.
When the two clashed, the mere aftermath of their battle could shatter top-tier flying palace-type Arcana Treasures, whose materials were close to or even comparable to ordinary Arcana Treasure armor.
Not only Venerable Lingtu, but other Universe Venerables were also enveloped by the Black Mist Death Domain. Unable to escape even by burning their Divine Power, these Universe Venerables likewise had no choice but to hide inside their flying palace Treasures.
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Above the 567th Primal Star.
"Jade Pendant Master, you can't escape!"
Flame Emperor's eyes glowed fiercely with a crimson light, seemingly displaying North Prison Master's wickedness, cruelty, and madness, sending shivers down one's spine.
Jade Pendant Master did not reply. He strained his Divine Power to sense behind him, feeling North Prison Master's Killing intent drawing closer.
At this point, he knew that a confrontation with North Prison Master was inevitable, but before the clash, he still wanted to escape a little longer, which meant he could buy himself more time.
Whoosh!
Flame Emperor's right hand made a grasping motion, and a black iron whip with blood-colored patterns appeared. It was the weapon used by North Prison Master's Avatar, the Pinnacle Arcana Treasure weapon 'Blood Vengeance'!
Flame Emperor burned his Divine Power, and formidable Law power gathered on 'Blood Vengeance', striking directly at Jade Pendant Master in front of him.
Whoosh!
Feeling the powerful energy gathering behind him, Jade Pendant Master, with considerable combat experience, turned around, burned his Divine Power to unleash a secret technique, and struck with the single horn on his head.
Jade Pendant Master had invested most of his wealth into exchanging for a high-level flying palace-type Arcana Treasure, but he wasn't so foolish as to reduce his close-combat weapons and armor.
What he refined was a high-level set of Arcana Treasures that were both offensive and defensive, with attack and defense power comparable to top-tier Arcana Treasures, which was sufficient for battles against second and Third-rank Universe Masters.
Boom!
When Jade Pendant Master's snow-white single horn collided with 'Blood Vengeance', space trembled, and the black mist formed by the Black Mist Death Domain was dispersed.
A powerful shockwave spread outwards, devastating the surface of the Original Star and those Universe Venerables from various forces who had not yet managed to flee.
"The strength of this North Prison Master..."
With just one clash, Jade Pendant Master's expression changed drastically, as his Divine Power loss exceeded his expectations.
Although he had never fought a Fourth-stage Universe Master, he could clearly feel that North Prison Master's attack power had surpassed the normal scope of a Third-stage Universe Master!
According to the East Territory Alliance's data, the last time North Prison Master directly clashed with a Universe Master was countless years ago.
At that time, North Prison Master already displayed Third-stage strength, and was extremely adept at survival, losing very little Divine Power when clashing with a Fourth-stage Universe Master.
"Could it be that North Prison Master disappeared for countless years, spending such a long time to create his strongest secret technique, but just didn't have a Pinnacle Arcana Treasure weapon?"
Jade Pendant Master was alarmed, yet he had no choice but to continue fighting North Prison Master, for he had no retreat now!
Rumble...
As soon as Venerable Lingtu entered Heshan Hall, he felt a powerful force impacting from outside, causing Heshan Hall to shake.
The powerful impact rapidly expanded outwards from the battlefield, with the impact strength increasing the closer it was to the battlefield.
Due to the extremely fast frequency of the Universe Master's attacks, the battle's aftermath was continuous, constantly expanding and releasing.
Heshan Hall, in these continuous incoming shockwaves, was like a ship sailing on a stormy sea, constantly shaking but remaining safe and sound.
"No!"
"My flying palace-type Treasure, how could it shatter so quickly!"
"North Prison Master, you truly deserve to die!"
Suddenly, several desperate cries from Universe Venerables, accompanied by sounds of shattering, rang out.
Then, those Universe Venerables who had just been crying out were engulfed by the continuous aftermath of the battle, their Divine Power aura completely dissipating!
Sensing the dissipation of several Universe Venerables' Divine Power auras outside, Venerable Lingtu's heart tightened.
Which of these Universe Venerables who dared to venture into the Original Star was not a backbone of an Alliance force?
At the beginning of the two Universe Masters' clash, those Universe Venerables without flying palace treasures to protect them had already perished with the battle's aftermath.
And these Universe Venerables who were instantly annihilated by the Universe Master's battle aftermath after losing the protection of their flying palace treasures were merely the second batch!
There would be a third batch, a fourth batch, and even a fifth batch, and perhaps he too would be one of those who perished from the battle's aftermath.
This showed that, for great existences like Universe Masters, Universe Venerables, even Universe Overlords, were merely slightly larger ants!
...
"North Prison Master! Are you really not afraid of death?"
Jade Pendant Master was forced to clash with North Prison Master, and in just a moment, he lost a large amount of Divine Power, his aura and pressure showing a slight weakening.
"Now, powerhouses from various Universe forces are on the move, wanting to kill you quickly, including Night Shadow Master from my East Territory Alliance, Morning Star Master from the Thorn Ring Alliance, and Wuju Master from the Nine Territories Alliance..."
Jade Pendant Master roared, "Don't think that just because you have North Prison, you can run rampant in the Original Universe."
"I can't run rampant in the Universe, but it's enough that I can Seal and suppress you, Jade Pendant Master!"
Flame Emperor sneered, his evil aura growing stronger, continuously swinging the Pinnacle Arcana Treasure weapon 'Blood Vengeance' in his hand, attacking Jade Pendant Master.
His goal was clear: to force Jade Pendant Master into a flying palace-type Arcana Treasure for self-preservation, and then use North Prison to Seal and suppress him.
At this point, he also didn't want to be looked down upon by his teacher, unable to complete the task without the identity of North Prison Master.
The identity of North Prison Master was a double-edged sword, bringing him endless trouble while also providing convenience for completing his mission.
Rumble...
The aftermath of the battle between North Prison Master and Jade Pendant Master was continuous. Venerable Lingtu could feel the powerful energy impacting Heshan Hall.
"Even my top-tier flying palace-type Arcana Treasure... No!"
"North Prison Master, I curse you to die a terrible death!"
"No, what will happen to my Race if I fall? I'm unwilling!"
Again, several desperate cries, along with the sound of palace-type treasures shattering, rang out, drowned in the continuous slaughter.
Venerable Lingtu sensed several Divine Power auras suddenly appearing and then instantly disappearing outside, knowing that several more Universe Venerables had perished. He remained indifferent and calm about it, having grown accustomed to it.
High-level flying palace-type Heavy Treasures could barely withstand the aftermath of a Universe Master's battle for a moment, with top-grade ones lasting a little longer.
Top-tier flying palace-type Heavy Treasures, due to their superior material, could almost rival ordinary Arcana Treasure armor in protective capabilities, showing a significant improvement.
Therefore, Universe Venerables with top-tier flying palace-type Heavy Treasures lasted significantly longer, but still could not survive the aftermath of a Universe Master's battle.
And his Heshan Hall was a top-grade ordinary flying palace-type Arcana Treasure crafted by Ender. Even a Universe Master's direct attack would take some time to break through, so withstanding the battle's aftermath was naturally not an issue.
"Ordinary flying palace-type Arcana Treasures are far beyond what an ordinary Universe Overlord can afford. In the Human Race's Treasure Vault of the Race, even the cheapest requires 18 Arcana Treasure points."
Venerable Lingtu thought silently, "My Heshan Hall is worth over 80 Arcana Treasure points, comparable to the cheapest top-tier Arcana Treasure weapon."
"I estimate that after the battle between North Prison Master and Jade Pendant Master ends, I will be the only Universe Venerable left alive in the aftermath."
He felt no joy at being able to survive the aftermath of a Universe Master's battle, because Jade Pendant Master was surely no match for North Prison Master!
And by then, his fate... was self-evident!
"Now, my only hope of survival is to wait for the powerhouses from various Universe forces to arrive, kill North Prison Master, and rescue me."
Venerable Lingtu thought to himself, but he considered this hope slim.
North Prison Master had roamed the Universe for countless years, almost offending all forces in the Universe, yet he still lived freely and unhindered, which showed how strong his survival ability was, truly rare in the entire Original Universe.
...
On the Original Star battlefield.
"Perish, Jade Pendant Master!"
Flame Emperor's black, blood-patterned iron whip transformed into countless afterimages, striking Jade Pendant Master, his unrestrained evil laughter echoing throughout the entire 567th Primal Star.
Boom boom boom...
Jade Pendant Master desperately resisted and dodged as much as possible. His Divine Power consumption was too great, so he could only use this to buy time.
But how fast was the clash between Universe Masters? Even if he delayed as much as he could, only a few seconds had passed.
After a few more seconds of delay, Jade Pendant Master's strength noticeably declined due to excessive Divine Power loss, and he dared not continue fighting.
Buzz!
As Jade Pendant Master's mind moved, a silver-white flying palace-type Arcana Treasure appeared. He then endured one attack and entered the flying palace.
"Finally... finally entered the flying palace Arcana Treasure!"
Flame Emperor's lips curled upwards, his evil laughter echoing again, then he made the gray-black, eerie-looking North Prison appear.
"Seal!"
With a loud shout from Flame Emperor, the gray-black North Prison rapidly grew larger, and a powerful suction force enveloped the silver-white palace.
Inside the silver palace Arcana Treasure.
Jade Pendant Master sensed with his Divine Power and saw North Prison gradually swallowing his flying palace-type Arcana Treasure.
He was helpless against this!
The appearance of this situation was something he had already anticipated before hiding in the flying palace Arcana Treasure.
He was no match for North Prison in a direct confrontation, and he couldn't escape because his Domain-type Arcana Treasure was too inferior to withstand the opponent's Domain suppression and binding.
Now, hiding in the flying palace Arcana Treasure, being Sealed and suppressed while awaiting rescue, was his last hope of survival.
Bang!
When North Prison Master completely suppressed the silver palace, the prison gate with a powerful suction force closed, signifying the completion of the Seal and suppression!
"Hmm? That is..."
Flame Emperor was about to put away North Prison when he saw another flying palace-type Arcana Treasure in the distance.
Seeing this, he didn't bother to think too much, directly used North Prison to Seal and suppress it, then put away North Prison and flew away as a streak of light.
Before leaving, he used his ability to control time and space to annihilate all the remaining Universe Venerables on the 567th Primal Star, regardless of their faction!
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East Territory Alliance territory, Virtual Universe.
All the Universe Masters of the East Territory Alliance gathered in one hall, all sitting on their thrones with grim expressions.
"Everyone, I have been suppressed by North Prison."
Jade Pendant Master was the first to break the silence, "If this plan to encircle and annihilate North Prison fails, I ask you all to take care of my Race."
"The remaining contribution points I have in the Alliance after my death, I will dedicate to the Alliance..."
"Jade Pendant, things haven't reached the worst point yet."
Night Shadow Master said in a deep voice, "North Prison Master's location is closest to the 83rd Primal Star."
"I have already informed the various Universe forces that North Prison Master will be heading to the 83rd Primal Star, and have asked powerhouses from all major forces to go and intercept him."
"Jade Pendant, don't be so quick to self-destruct. Think more about your Race."
"That's right, maybe this encirclement operation will allow the various Universe forces to kill North Prison Master."
The Universe Masters of the East Territory Alliance offered comfort, though they were skeptical about whether the various Universe forces could kill North Prison Master.
This was simply because North Prison Master's escape and survival abilities were too strong. He could shake off the pursuit of many powerhouses even in the Original Universe, and the characteristics of the Original Star would probably make his escape even easier!
After the various Universe forces received Night Shadow Master's message, they immediately began to blockade the 83rd Primal Star, intending to trap North Prison Master like a turtle in a jar.
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567th Primal Star.
After Flame Emperor used North Prison to suppress Jade Pendant Master, he immediately entered the 83rd Primal Star, then returned.
But the difference was that he had now reverted to his Flame Emperor identity and was heading towards another Original Star Channel.
The 567th Primal Star was now empty, as he had previously used his ability to control time and space to annihilate the Universe Venerables.
"Now, the various Universe forces are trying to blockade the 83rd Primal Star to encircle and annihilate North Prison Master, and it's not ruled out that a Universe Master might descend upon the 567th Primal Star."
Flame Emperor thought proudly, "They want to encircle and annihilate North Prison Master, what does that have to do with me, Flame Emperor?
"However, as a member of the Nine Territories Alliance, I also have to contribute to the encirclement of North Prison Master."
Thinking this, Flame Emperor, through his Divine Power Avatar, sent a message to the Nine Territories Alliance's Virtual Universe.
"I have descended upon the 567th Primal Star and found no trace of North Prison Master."