Chapter 498: Wodred Intervenes

If another Sovereign were to enter a Divine Plane of a different element directly from the spatial turbulence, it would be regarded as a provocation toward that Divine Plane's Chief Sovereign.

Therefore, although they had arrived at the spatial turbulence surrounding the Celestial Realm, neither Linley nor Light Chief Sovereign Augusta tore open a spatial rift themselves. Instead, Fate Chief Sovereign Orloff personally tore open the rift leading into the Celestial Realm and invited Linley and Light Chief Sovereign Augusta inside.

In this way, Linley and Augusta entered the Celestial Realm as "guests of the Fate Chief Sovereign," and their arrival would not be regarded as a provocation toward Orloff.

Just as Linley and Augusta were about to enter the Celestial Realm, a powerful aura swept toward the three of them.

The instant he sensed that aura, Linley's expression changed drastically.

That aura of Destruction reminded him of the time he had been attacked by the Destruction Overgod.

Could it be that he had violated the universe's rules again somehow?

In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through Linley's mind, yet he could not think of any way in which he had once again broken the Magic Universe's rules.

However, Linley quickly broke free from the influence of that aura of Destruction.

Only then did he realize that this aura did not come from the Destruction Overgod. The difference in power was simply too great.

Had Linley not nearly been killed by the Destruction Overgod before and developed a lingering psychological shadow, such an aura would never have affected him.

After freeing himself from the aura, Linley also recognized its source.

The Destruction Chief Sovereign, Wodred!

At this moment, Destruction Chief Sovereign Wodred stood before the three of them, holding a black spear in his hand. He radiated an overwhelming aura, as though he would launch an attack against them at any moment.

"Lord Wodred, may I ask the reason for this?"

Linley asked the Destruction Chief Sovereign in confusion.

He did not remember ever offending the Destruction Chief Sovereign. Why was Wodred showing him such hostility?

Judging from Wodred's current attitude, it seemed that he intended to attack Linley as well.

"Heh..."

Faced with Linley's question, the corners of Destruction Chief Sovereign Wodred's lips curled upward.

"You're asking me why?"

"Orloff, what do you have to say?"

Instead of answering Linley, Wodred looked toward Fate Chief Sovereign Orloff.

"Several tens of thousands of years ago, you agreed that once the Planar War ended, we would continue our unfinished battle."

"Now the Planar War has ended, yet you've chosen to interfere in the matter between Linley and Augusta. Are you trying to avoid fighting me?"

Hearing Wodred's words, Linley immediately understood.

So the Destruction Chief Sovereign believed that Fate Chief Sovereign Orloff was trying to avoid their battle by using Linley as an excuse.

"Lord Wodred..."

"Get lost!"

Linley had just begun to speak when the impatient Destruction Chief Sovereign casually waved his hand.

A streak of black light imbued with the Edicts of Destruction shot toward Linley.

Linley's expression changed drastically.

With a thought, he instantly drew the Life Overgod Sword and slashed toward the incoming black light.

Boom!

Amid a deafening explosion, Linley was blasted backward by the Destruction Chief Sovereign's attack.

Of course, he was merely knocked back.

Linley's current strength had already reached the normal combat level of the Four Chief Sovereigns of the Edicts.

In other words, he possessed combat power equivalent to a Paragon Chief Sovereign wielding a Sovereign artifact.

The Destruction Chief Sovereign had only struck casually and had not used one of his ultimate techniques. Such an attack was not enough to injure Linley.

Linley had been forced backward only because he had responded hastily and had been standing too close to the center of the energy explosion.

If the Destruction Chief Sovereign truly fought Linley, then without using "Space-Time Chaos," his strength would merely be on par with Linley's current level.

"Linley, consider this a warning."

"If you dare interrupt again and interfere with the battle between Orloff and me..."

"I'll kill you first."

"Don't forget. You're a Chief Sovereign now as well."

"Attacking you doesn't violate the rules."

"Lord Wodred..."

Linley's expression changed.

Although Linley had not sensed any real danger from Wodred's earlier attack, he would never doubt Chief Sovereign Locke's judgment.

Since Chief Sovereign Locke had said that each of the Four Chief Sovereigns of the Edicts was now hundreds or even thousands of times stronger than before, then each of them possessed the power to instantly defeat and kill him.

However, Fate Chief Sovereign Orloff represented Linley's only hope of reclaiming his mother, Lina, from Light Chief Sovereign Augusta.

There was no way Linley could allow Fate Chief Sovereign Orloff to fight the Destruction Chief Sovereign.

Judging from Wodred's arrogance, he was undoubtedly one of the Chief Sovereigns whom Locke had described as having increased their strength by "a thousandfold."

Linley did not know whether Fate Chief Sovereign Orloff had also increased his strength to the same extent.

Before confirming whether Orloff was truly a match for Destruction Chief Sovereign Wodred, Linley did not want anything to interfere with rescuing his mother.

Taking a deep breath, Linley prepared to step forward.

Although he was no match for Destruction Chief Sovereign Wodred, Linley had dared to violate the rules of the Planar Battlefield itself for the sake of saving his mother.

How could he fear fighting the Destruction Chief Sovereign?

Suddenly, a hand rested on Linley's shoulder, stopping him.

Turning around, Linley saw Fate Chief Sovereign Orloff standing beside him.

"Chief Sovereign Linley, this is a matter between the Destruction Chief Sovereign and me."

"Allow me to handle it."

"But Lord Orloff..."

Linley hesitated.

Fortunately, he did not voice the thought in his heart—that Fate Chief Sovereign Orloff might not be a match for Destruction Chief Sovereign Wodred.

"Linley!"

The smile on Orloff's face faded slightly.

Although Linley had not spoken the words aloud, how could Orloff fail to understand what Linley's expression meant?

What?

Had it really been so long since Fate Chief Sovereign Orloff last made a move that people had begun to doubt his strength?

Sensing the aura emanating from Fate Chief Sovereign Orloff, Linley immediately fell silent.

It seemed he had done something that displeased the Fate Chief Sovereign.

After stopping Linley, Fate Chief Sovereign Orloff stepped forward until he stood opposite Destruction Chief Sovereign Wodred.

"So, Orloff, you've finally stepped forward."

"I thought you were going to come up with yet another excuse to delay our battle."

Seeing Fate Chief Sovereign Orloff standing before him at last, a smile finally appeared on Destruction Chief Sovereign Wodred's face.

After all, during the previous Sovereigns' Assembly held by Locke, Destruction Chief Sovereign Wodred had already wanted to fight Fate Chief Sovereign Orloff.

Unfortunately, Fate Chief Sovereign Orloff had declined the challenge at the time, citing the fact that the Planar War had not yet concluded.

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