Chapter 1063: Lei Guang Acts! Calls for Backup!

"You… what kind of monster are you?"

Seeing Xu Jingming emerge unscathed from the red pillar of the World-Ending Crimson Lotus, Luke finally broke.

He felt his entire worldview had been shattered.

This was an SSR-grade technique created by an ultimate powerhouse—even if it couldn't kill Xu Jingming, it should at least have injured him.

How could he possibly be completely unharmed?!

"Many people have said those same words to me before."

"But unfortunately, I'm not a monster—I'm just someone stronger than you."

Sssshhh—

A flash of Lei Guang, and Xu Jingming walked through the air, arriving before Luke as if teleporting.

Crackling—

Countless chaotic divine thunderbolts flickered, forming a prison that sealed him tightly inside.

"Don't even think of resisting, or you'll die."

Xu Jingming coldly dropped these words, then flew toward Zhang Hengyang in the distance.

"It's over!"

Seeing Xu Jingming turn his attention toward him, Zhang Hengyang far away instantly paled.

He never imagined Luke couldn't even defeat Xu Jingming!

"Looks like I have to flee."

Zhang Hengyang's eyes flashed, and powerful spatial energy surged from his body.

So what if Xu Jingming is strong? He can't stop me!

He could just give up this position as Hall Master!

He'd already transferred most of the Void Divine Hall's resources to himself—he could leave anytime.

"Want to run? Too late!"

Ling Shuang snorted, activating her Space-type SSR-level ability: "Dimensional Void."

The half-formed long-range spatial gate Zhang Hengyang had opened was abruptly sealed and shut.

Worse still, Zhang Hengyang discovered he couldn't even perform short-range teleportation!

You know,

For space-type adepts,

space was like water, and he was the fish freely swimming and teleporting within it.

Now, that water had frozen into solid ice—he couldn't move at all!

"Spatial lockdown?! How is this possible? You're clearly one rank below me!

No, no—that's not right—your space-type ability isn't just S-level, it's SSR-level?!!"

After carefully sensing, Zhang Hengyang's pupils shrank to needle points.

He had expected that even if Ling Shuang possessed an S-level space-type ability, she still couldn't lock him down.

Even if Luke ultimately failed, he could still escape safely.

But he never imagined Ling Shuang's ability had evolved all the way to SSR-level!

"Spatial Yin-Yang Realm!"

Ignoring Zhang Hengyang's shock, Ling Shuang waved her jade hand, and spatial energy surged.

Zhang Hengyang was sealed inside an isolated space, not even a whisper able to penetrate out.

Yi Lingxiu and Robert were stunned beside her.

SSR-level space-type ability? How did this little junior sister manage that?

"Both of you, Zhang Hengyang's crimes are plain to see.

Ling Shuang, by order of Hall Master Ximan, now assumes the position of Hall Master of the Void Divine Hall.

Do either of you have any objections?"

Black Lei Guang flickered as Xu Jingming landed on the ground.

A pair of eyes, like black holes radiating overwhelming pressure, fixed on Yi Lingxiu and Robert.

Shhh—

Ling Shuang also teleported Su Qingli beside Xu Jingming.

Yi Lingxiu and Robert exchanged glances, then bowed respectfully to Ling Shuang together:

"Yi Lingxiu (Robert), greetings, Hall Master!"

Judging by Zhang Hengyang's treatment, Master Ximan's order for Ling Shuang to take over was likely true.

And even if it wasn't true, so what?

With the power Xu Jingming has now displayed, could they possibly refuse?

More importantly, Ling Shuang possesses an SSR-level space-type ability and has received the complete ancestral legacy.

With her leading the Void Divine Hall, it will be far better than under Zhang Hengyang.

"Rise," Ling Shuang nodded slightly.

At that moment, Xu Jingming suddenly frowned and looked up at the sky.

Luke, still sealed in place by chaotic divine thunder, also sensed something and cried out desperately: "Master, save me!"

Whooosh—

A vast crimson sea of fire opened in the sky, like an ocean.

Flames surged, radiating scorching heat.

A figure clad in black armor stepped out of the flames.

It was none other than the Flame Divine Sovereign, Lei Ding!

"Xu Jingming, why have you sealed off my disciple?"

Lei Ding looked down at Xu Jingming, his tone brimming with unchallengeable dominance and accusation.

"In reply, my lord, he merely meddled in matters he had no business touching—otherwise, he would not have sunk to this state."

Xu Jingming stood tall as a spear, his eyes locked on Lei Ding, his voice steady and powerful.

Damn!

This man is an Apex Sovereign!

And one of the most notoriously domineering among Apex Sovereigns!

How dare Xu Jingming speak like that?

Yi Lingxiu and Robert beside him couldn't help but hold their breath for him.

"Arrogant! I'll make you learn the proper attitude toward an Apex Sovereign!"

Lei Ding sneered, and a colossal hand of crimson flame coalesced in midair, reaching for Xu Jingming.

This flame hand was no combat technique—merely a simple application of flame affinity.

Yet the perilous aura radiating from it was countless times greater than the World-Ending Crimson Lotus Luke had just unleashed!

"To strike at a ninth-rank, Lei Ding, you've gone too far."

Suddenly, a cold, clear voice rang out, and golden light swirled across the sky.

Out stepped Emers, clad in a pale golden robe, her demeanor noble and sacred, her figure graceful and elegant, emerging from the radiance.

She wore no veil over her eyes; her brilliant golden eyes carried the most exalted aura of the world.

With a single glance, the fearsome flame hand vanished into thin air.

"Teacher." Xu Jingming bowed respectfully.

Who do you think can't call for backup?

Long before he struck at Luke, he had already contacted Emers through Eva.

"Emers..."

Lei Ding regarded Emers deeply.

Though his strength surpassed hers.

But Emers's prestige throughout the Ember World was simply too great—he truly could not dare strike her.

Moreover, Luke had already failed; he had no further reason to act.

"Let's go."

With a sweep of his hand, Lei Ding's flame hand seized Luke from the confinement of Doushen Shenlei.

Then, flames flared brightly, carrying Luke away swiftly.

"Thank you, Teacher, for rescuing your student."

As Lei Ding departed, Xu Jingming exhaled in relief and hurriedly thanked Emers.

"Ninth-rank mid-level? Your breakthrough speed far exceeds my expectations—and you defeated Luke?"

Emers's golden eyes held a trace of surprise.

"I won by luck," Xu Jingming replied humbly.

"Luke is Lei Ding's second-strongest disciple. For you to defeat him is no mere stroke of luck."

Emers shook her head; since observers from the Void Divine Palace were present, she said no more: "After you've settled matters here, come to Island No. 1."

"Yes!"

Xu Jingming bowed again.

Emers gave a slight nod, then glided away with her long, elegant legs.