The Rise of the Black Plain

Seeing the malicious smile on Minos' face, the only level 113 cultivator in the area narrowed his eyes, deciding it was best to deal with the situation quickly.

"Member of Armhands, out of respect for your sect, I'll let you go as long as you leave your belongings behind," he shouted, while the others took up fighting positions, knowing Minos had fought hard to get there and wouldn't give up easily.

The 11 individuals in front of him and the 31 creatures lurking around, waiting for the moment to attack, were all aware he wasn't easy prey. They were ready to fight for the Soulbloom at any moment.

Minos looked into the level 113 man's eyes and gave him the same opportunity. "I say the same to you. Get out of my way and leave your things. I'll let you go with your lives intact."

Blue flames appeared in Minos' hands, while some of the men looked at him differently, recognizing the bravery of someone willing to face so many opponents of higher cultivation than his.

But even if he was a monster, surrounded and without allies, how would Minos deal with all of them?

"Spare me your bravado! You don't stand a chance!" The level 113 cultivator narrowed his eyes, angered by Minos' audacity.

"Is that so?" Minos asked, as the object around his neck glowed in different colors, his energy penetrating it.

Feeling its power, which only revealed its true nature when activated or closely analyzed, the level 113 Sovereign's face paled. He signaled for his group to attack, a tremor in his hand betraying his uncertainty.

Minos' body became invisible as the blue flames of his powers merged with the elemental control of the Hydra's Amulet.

The forest was engulfed in a furious storm of flames, spreading rapidly towards the individuals who were nearest to Minos.

The mid-level Sovereigns nearby, who had been waiting for a chance to join the fight, felt the gravity of the area shift, forcing them toward Minos' 11 enemies.

"Shit!" shouted a level 109 being as he felt out of control of his own body.

When he was halfway to the group that was attacking from the direction Minos had been in a moment ago, this alien felt his cultivation drop.

Minos' power increased, reaching level 108 as he passed through the enemies' attacks, happily using the Hydra Amulet for the first time.

Minos was amazed when he tested the power of Intangibility.

The only thing he had to worry about was the attack of the level 113 Sovereign, as it was the only one in the area that he couldn't completely ignore with his power. Despite the immense power possessed by that person, Minos did not have to worry as much as he would have under ordinary circumstances. By utilizing both the amulet barrier and the invulnerability simultaneously, he would create an impenetrable defense, making it impossible for that person to harm him with his attacks.

He then said while being invisible, "None of your attacks can harm me. But that's not the case for you!"

When Minos' voice came from behind one of the level 112 cultivators, the alien was startled and turned around. It was already too late.

When he turned around and saw Minos' figure appearing, he almost couldn't scream as the mighty Divine Sword cut him in half.

While the gravity of the area caused the 31 opponents in the area to fly towards Minos' other 10 opponents, his blue flames—influenced by the amulet—burned some of these stronger people, causing them to lose their focus on him.

A group that might have been strong enough to force Minos to flee if he hadn't had the amulet with him was destabilized, with the first creatures dying from his attacks without even being able to make him fear them.

"Fuck! I'll kill you!" the level 113 Sovereign shouted as he appeared behind Minos.

Just as this creature was about to tear Minos apart with his violent, sharp, long claws, an energy barrier appeared around Minos, with one of the hexagram-shaped amulet crystals glowing brightly.

The barrier cracked, but before it weakened further with the opponent's movement, Minos passed through his body while using Intangibility, using the energy absorbed by the Devouring Art against the men around him to continue acting at a high level.

As soon as he appeared behind this opponent, a huge hourglass appeared around the opponent's body, making him show a terrible expression before he felt his movements slow down.

In this situation, Minos used his right hand like a sword, focusing on his Indestructible Body and Intangibility to reach the enemy's heart.

As his hand solidified inside the target's body, Minos let out a light laugh and said. "I told you to go away."

With these words, he ripped the enemy's heart out of the creature's back, showing the surrounding beings the brutal scene that would lead to the death of a powerful level 113 Sovereign.

"Aaaaagh!"

This being cried out in pain as it lost all its strength while losing something vital of his body.

But under Minos' temporal ability, which was much stronger now that he had the Hydras' Amulet with him, that being would have nothing to do and would die after a few seconds.

Turning his attention to the rest of his enemies, some of whom were fighting other enemies of his because of the Dark Sea, Minos saw a small group of six desperately trying to flee after the catastrophic results of their attempt.

"Are you seriously considering leaving now, after all that has taken place? Tsk! Regrettably for you, I lack the kindness to permit such a thing."

As he moved, he muttered under his breath, eagerly anticipating the challenge of confronting either a level 114 Sovereign or, at the very least, a group of level 113 Sovereigns in the days to come.

Depending on his results, the next time he faced Artaud, the outcome would differ completely from the previous one!