Chapter 1258

But sometimes, the reason doesn't matter.

The process doesn't matter either.

This outcome is exactly what he wanted—that's enough!

As long as the Lord of the Seven Seas strikes at the Lord of Flame, that's the best thing possible!

These hidden Law Lords, who also wield the Flame Law, have strengths approaching that of the Lord of the Seven Seas, but some only grasp the Flame Law to seventy or eighty percent, even as low as fifty or sixty percent.

None of them will strike first—that's too risky.

But the moment the Lord of the Seven Seas acts, those Law Lords poised to ambush Lin Yan will seize the chance and strike!

Indeed, after the Spirit Realm became a vast swamp, it suddenly trembled.

Immediately, the Lord of the Seven Seas, crowned with horns, stepped forward!

"Look quick—who is that? Horned, controlling seawater—is he the Ocean Deity?"

One deity said, gazing at the Lord of the Seven Seas.

Though the Lord of the Seven Seas has existed for a long time, most Heavenly Realm deities know nothing of his existence.

Let alone recognize him.

If you've never even heard of him, how could you recognize him?

"It's truly the Lord of the Seven Seas!"

Said a Law Lord who recognized the Lord of the Seven Seas.

Above the Spirit Realm, Venerable Tianlan, seeing the Lord of the Seven Seas appear, wore an expression of profound solemnity.

Ordinary Heavenly Realm deities knew nothing at all about the Lord of the Seven Seas.

But among the top-tier Law Lords, all knew of the Lord of the Seven Seas, whose fame resounded across the Heavenly Realm's oceans!

The Lord of the Seven Seas's strength was not a secret among the top-tier Law Lords.

Venerable Tianlan knew even more clearly.

Previously, Lin Yan had learned of the Lord of the Seven Seas through Venerable Tianlan!

"The worst scenario has occurred."

Thought Venerable Tianlan.

In the Spirit Realm, after appearing, the Lord of the Seven Seas did not act immediately.

Instead, he swept his gaze across the void, then spoke calmly:

"I, the Lord of the Seven Seas, have come to demand an explanation from the Lord of Flame—for destroying the oceans, killing my subordinates, and disregarding my authority. Why are you still hiding? Waiting until the Lord of Flame is most likely to succeed before striking?"

The backlash of the Balance Law is the most perilous.

But for a Law Lord attempting to ascend to a Primordial Deity, it is also the moment most likely to succeed.

Because once you survive the Balance Law's backlash, you are only one small step away from becoming a Primordial Deity.

The Azure Dragon Supreme intended to ambush at that moment merely to conserve strength—and he had confidence in doing so. Other Law Lords also wished to conserve strength, but did not necessarily have such confidence.

"Who is the Lord of the Seven Seas?"

Some Heavenly Realm deities, hearing the Lord of the Seven Seas's words, instantly understood his intent.

But they still knew nothing of his identity.

Thus, the watching deities looked at one another, glancing back and forth for a long while—yet no one knew who the Lord of the Seven Seas was.

"I've heard—the Lord of the Seven Seas is the master of the Heavenly Realm's oceans, ruling over all its waters, the foremost under the Ocean Goddess, immensely powerful, said to be nearly at the level of a Primordial Deity."

At this moment, a third-tier deity, who had lived for tens of thousands of years and possessed vast knowledge, spoke.

This third-tier deity's explanation quickly spread, making the surrounding deities aware of the Lord of the Seven Seas's identity.

"Master of the Heavenly Realm's oceans? My heavens—how powerful must he be? I never expected him to emerge to ambush the Lord of Flame. The Lord of Flame is in serious trouble now."

Said one Heavenly Realm deity.

"Indeed, but why is he ambushing the Lord of Flame? Destroying the oceans? Killing his subordinates? When did that happen? The last time the Lord of Flame fought that ancient deity, though it damaged the Heavenly Realm's oceans, the damage wasn't that severe!"

Another deity looked puzzled.

"Who cares? The Lord of the Seven Seas is definitely going to strike the Lord of Flame now. Stay alert—this will be an earth-shattering battle!"

Said another deity, relishing the chaos.

"The Lord of the Seven Seas has truly come."

In Lin Yan's divine realm, Weiyila, the Goddess of Eternal Night, and other goddesses of the divine system had gathered together.

"Now that the Lord of the Seven Seas has arrived, the other Law Lords will likely lose restraint. Venerable, why not eliminate the Lord of the Seven Seas before the others move?"

Weiyila suggested.

"No need."

Lin Yan replied with just two words.

Eliminate the Lord of the Seven Seas first?

Lin Yan would never choose that.

This Lord of the Seven Seas daring to appear is exactly what he wanted.

But who knows if this is his true body? If it isn't, burning him won't yield enough evolution points for an upgrade.

It would be no fun if the other Law Lords are scared off and refuse to show themselves.

So Lin Yan decided to ignore the opponent and see if he could summon more Law Lords.

Lin Yan turned his gaze toward the Lord of the Seven Seas outside.

The Master of the Seven Seas, after finishing his words, simply stood quietly with his hands clasped behind his back.

"Since the Lord of the Seven Seas is willing to lead, count me in."

At this moment, a portal opened in the void.

Immediately after, a god covered in flames stepped forward.

The power this god wielded was unmistakably the Flame Principle.

"What a lively scene! I thought only the Gushen Society would show up, but now the Ocean Deities have joined too. Such a grand event—how could I be absent?"

Another god, wielding the power of the Flame Principle, emerged.

This god was naturally a mighty Master of the Principle; his weapon was a long whip, its surface constantly wreathed in flames of terrifying heat.

Clearly, this Master of the Principle had achieved profound mastery over the Flame Principle.

"Hmph. If the Flame Master dares to boldly assault the Primordial Deity, don't blame us for boldly attacking you as a group."

A third Master of the Flame Principle appeared.

In his hand, he dragged a long spear of fire-red hue.

This Master of the Principle was precisely the one who had emerged from the Sun of From the Heavenly Realm.

After the Seven Seas Master stepped forward, this Master of the Principle finally emerged, wielding that terrifyingly powerful spear, radiating an ominous aura!

Three Masters of the Principle!

Within moments after the Seven Seas Master led the way, three powerful Masters of the Principle had appeared!

"Hahahaha, Flame Master! You destroyed my Sub-Deity body—this time, I'll make sure you die without even a grave!"

With a raucous, arrogant laugh, a fourth Master of the Principle appeared!

This Master of the Principle was precisely the one who had previously tested Lin Yan with a Sub-Deity body—only to have that body obliterated by Lin Yan's single sword strike.

Aside from the Seven Seas Master, there were now four Masters of the Principle within the Spirit God Realm!

Moreover, the power of these four Masters of the Principle was not weak!

Each of them had mastered over 50% of the Flame Principle!

The strongest among them was unquestionably the one wielding the spear—he was already very close to becoming a Primordial Deity!

As for those Masters of the Principle who had merely touched the Flame Principle but had not yet surpassed 50% mastery, they did not appear.

Yet, with these four powerful Masters of the Principle allied with the Seven Seas Master, this formation was already terrifyingly formidable!

"Five peers of equal rank—can the Flame Master withstand them?"

Some gods could not help but look worried.

"These Masters of the Principle seem ready to surround and attack the Flame Master—how disgraceful! Five Masters of the Principle ganging up on one…"

Another god could not help but feel indignant.

"It's perfectly normal. This isn't a fair duel—it's an ambush. As long as they can stop the Flame Master from becoming a Primordial Deity, these Masters of the Principle will do anything."

"…."

The surrounding gods murmured among themselves.

Within the Spirit God Realm, the five Masters of the Principle stood outside Lin Yan's divine realm, their auras spreading across heaven and earth, colliding with one another—making even distant onlookers feel waves of heart-pounding dread!