The other four sacred supremes remained seated in their positions, unmoving and devoid of any expression.

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Uncontrollable jitters gripped the crowd after Lu Yun needed only a single blow to destroy the Northern Sacred Supreme’s projection. Su Muzhou and Suiyue Jinghao fled in disarray, deeply afraid that Yun Tian would come for their heads next. They answered to the Cardinal Sacred Palace banner.

The young man had already declared war on the sacred palace. Any of its members that lingered did so with a death wish. Even representatives from the other four sacred palaces shook with apprehension—particularly those of the Northern Sacred Palace. Yun Tian shattering their leader’s projection meant a death...