The superior kings were ancient existences that had ruled their respective worlds for millennia, and they were seasoned foes in the grand game of politics.

As Zhang Lie explained what the kings' intentions were, Li Zongming's face grew darker and darker.

"To sum it up, these fellows don't know if they can beat us, so they'll send us against their strongest opponent instead. At the same time, they'll drain us of our world's energy, reducing the rate at which it can grow.

"Unlike what they've claimed, although the Zongming world will have more time to develop in the future, that doesn't mean the inhabitants of the world can grow stronger. If we were to lose...