Chapter 317: With a Flick of the Finger, Slaying Supreme Celestials
While Xiao Tian was breaking through to the Celestial Supreme level, Mandala was also taking action in the northern territory of Tianluo Continent.
The northern territory of Tianluo Continent originally had seven Supreme Celestial beings. Each one, though only at the lower Supreme Celestial level, controlled vast regions, similar to how Mandala once controlled Da Luo Tian Domain. After Mandala fused with her true form and became a peak Supreme Celestial, she naturally took control of the entire northern territory without any bloodshed. The power gap between a peak Supreme Celestial and lower-level Supreme Celestials was immense, so even if all seven joined forces, they wouldn't stand a chance against Mandala.
However, after consolidating the northern territory, Mandala declared that the newly formed alliance would be named "Xiao Alliance" and that the true leader of Xiao Alliance was someone else. This announcement left everyone speculating about the identity of this mysterious leader.
Despite Mandala's successful unification of the northern territory, new challenges soon arose. As one of the supercontinents of the Great Thousand World, Tianluo Continent was vast and divided into five regions: east, west, south, north, and central. The northern territory Mandala unified was just a small part of the northern region. Its historical significance mainly stemmed from the time when an ancient palace lord of the Ancient Heaven Palace led an army to guard it. After the fall of the Ancient Heaven Palace, the northern territory became fragmented and insignificant, overlooked by major powers.
With Mandala becoming a peak Supreme Celestial and unifying the northern territory, she attracted the attention of the northern region's major powerhouses. The northern region had three hegemonic forces, each led by a being who had touched the threshold of Celestial Supreme, comparable to the level of the former Rune Ancestor and the Demonic Sovereign.
In smaller regions, a Supreme Celestial could dominate an entire continent, such as the Tianxuan Continent, Battle Qi Continent, and Beicang Continent. However, on a supercontinent like Tianluo, even those who touched the Celestial Supreme level could only be considered regional hegemons. One of these three hegemons, the Purple Cloud Sect, sought trouble with Xiao Alliance.
The Purple Cloud Sect was teeming with strong warriors. Besides the sect master, who had touched the Celestial Supreme level, each elder was a peak Supreme Celestial. Lower-level Supreme Celestials served as protectors or stewards. In comparison, Xiao Alliance, with only one peak Supreme Celestial, was far inferior.
One day, all the Supreme Celestials of Xiao Alliance were discussing matters in Da Luo Tian when a commanding voice echoed through the sky. "I am an elder of Purple Cloud Sect. Xiao Alliance, come out and receive me!"
"Arrogant! Extremely arrogant!"
"Do they think they are the rulers of the northern region?"
"Outrageous!"
Hearing this, the Supreme Celestials of Xiao Alliance were furious. They were once lords of their own territories and had never been so belittled.
"Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!"
Following Mandala, they exited Da Luo Tian. Outside, they saw three figures standing in the air. These were three elderly men in purple robes. The leader had baby-like skin and white hair, smiling like a tiger ready to pounce. Behind him were two haughty and cold elders. Their presence exuded powerful spiritual energy, making everyone tense.
"Peak Supreme Celestials?" Except for Mandala, the other Supreme Celestials of Xiao Alliance turned solemn. They hadn't expected the Purple Cloud Sect to send three peak Supreme Celestials, explaining why they could dominate the northern region.
The white-haired elder glanced at Mandala and smiled. "I am Zi Tianbei of Purple Cloud Sect. Greetings to the leader of Xiao Alliance!"
"I am not the leader, just a caretaker," Mandala said expressionlessly. "Why has Purple Cloud Sect come to this small northern territory?"
Zi Tianbei replied, "I am here on behalf of our sect master, inviting Xiao Alliance to join Purple Cloud Sect. When our sect conquers the northern region, Xiao Alliance will be rewarded with several territories."
As he spoke, he opened his hands, and a purple jade scroll appeared, glowing with authority.
"Swoosh!"
With a wave of spiritual energy, the jade scroll floated towards Mandala. Mandala blocked it with an invisible force, saying, "Our Xiao Alliance is too weak to be of any help. You should seek someone else."
"Our Purple Cloud Sect's invitations are never refused. I hope you reconsider," Zi Tianbei's face darkened. "If we fail our mission, our sect master will not be pleased. If Xiao Alliance suffers losses, we won't be responsible."
His words were filled with threats, suggesting that if Mandala refused, they would destroy Xiao Alliance. Hearing this, Xiao Alliance members were infuriated but helpless. They only had Mandala, a peak Supreme Celestial, and couldn't resist three such opponents.
"Does your Purple Cloud Sect wish to make Xiao Alliance cannon fodder? Did you ask me, the Alliance Leader?" A tall figure emerged from the void, grabbing the jade scroll and crushing it. "Xiao Tian, you're finally here!" Mandala breathed a sigh of relief. With Xiao Tian's power, they could confront the northern region's three hegemons.
"Is this Xiao Tian the leader of Xiao Alliance?"
"So young, can he manage?"
"He crushed the jade scroll, inviting trouble!"
Xiao Alliance members were shocked by Xiao Tian's sudden appearance and actions. Some Supreme Celestials even considered defecting.
"You are Xiao Alliance's leader?" Zi Tianbei stared at Xiao Tian. "No one has ever dared to crush our jade scroll. Today, I will destroy Xiao Alliance!"
"Boom!" With his words, three terrifying auras erupted from the elders.
"Three peak Supreme Celestials dare to be arrogant? Die!" Xiao Tian snorted. As soon as he uttered "die," flames engulfed the three elders.
"Ah!" Instantly, the three elders were burned to nothingness.
(Chapter end)
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