Sienna’s subordinates exchanged confused looks. All of them had steeled themselves to die for Mount Malevolent Moon.
However, the tides of the battle were turned so quickly. A Divine Cow had single handedly overpowered Thaine, one of the rules
of the Dark World’s Nine Heavens.
Outside Mount Malevolent Moon, Xerses rushed over to James. He clasped his fists and said, “We’re so fortunate you arrived in
the nick of time, James. Otherwise, Mount Malevolent Moon would’ve been razed to the ground.”
Sienna curiously stared at the cow standing next to James.
The Divine Cow returned to the size of an ordinary cow and stood silently beside James.
“Who is this, James?”
Out of curiosity, Sienna wanted to touch the cow’s head. However, Quiomars raised his head, bared his teeth, and gave her a
vicious look. This frightened Sienna and she quickly backed away as she eyed the Divine Cow warily.
James ordered. “At ease, Quiomars.”
Quiomars did not respond and silently stood beside James.
James said, “Let’s talk about it inside Mount Malevolent Moon.”
“Okay.” Sienna nodded.
The group returned to Mount Malevolent Moon together.
Sienna sat in the highest seat of Mount Malevolent Moon’s main hall. James’ and Xerxes’ seats flanked Sienna’s and were
slightly below hers. Many Lords loyal to Sienna stood in the main hall. Despite Thaine’s threat, they chose to stay behind to fight
alongside her.
Before Sienna could speak, the Lords that had fled before returned to the hall.
“Lord Sienna, I actually know a lot of powerhouses in the Nine Heavens. In fact, I left to look for their reinforcements.
I never expected you to know such a powerful man.”
“Indeed. I also left to find reinforcements.”
“I’ll live and die alongside Mount Malevolent Moon.”
The Lords that fled before the battle broke out began to offer up excuses. Sienna looked at them and said calmly, ” Since you’ve
chosen to leave, you no longer belong to
Mount Malevolent Moon. You’re not welcome here. Please leave at once.”
“Lord Sienna, please reconsider!”
“I’m nothing but loyal to Mount Malevolent Moon!”
When they realized they had been exiled, these Lords quickly insisted on staying and proclaimed their loyalty toward Mount
Malevolent Moon.
Xerxes said coldly, “When Mount Malevolent was in danger, all of you turned your back on it without hesitation. Now that the
danger is gone, you’re bold enough to return to us.
Mount Malevolent Moon doesn’t welcome people like you. We have no use for cowards.”
“Moo!!!!”
At the main hall’s entrance, Quiomars bellowed loudly. His loud lowing frightened the returning Lords.
Xerxes shouted ruthlessly, “Get out.”
Afraid to stay a second longer, the cowardly group quickly left the hall in despair. Soon, only those who were willing to give their
lives for Mount Malevolent Moon were left in the hall. Sienna looked at them, stood up, and said, “I appreciate every single one
of you. We got through this predicament because all of you stayed to fight together. Most of you sustained injuries, so you’re
dismissed to tend to your wounds.”
“Yes, Lord Sienna.”
“We’ll take our leave first, Lord Sienna, Lord Xerxes.”
These Lords bid farewell and turned to leave. However, all of them could not help but cast a glance at James before leaving.
They had met with James before and knew he was a human from the Illuminated World. They also knew that Sienna had sent
troops to the First Universe because of James. They were not expecting him to be so powerful.
Although James did not display his own strength, the Divine Cow accompanying him was plenty formidable. Thus, they could not
help but wonder how strong James truly was.
Was he an Acmean?
These Lords were perplexed and were very curious about James’ cultivation rank.
After they left the hall, Sienna quickly stepped down from the highest seat. She walked to James’ side, sat down, and held his
hand joyfully.
“James, were you trapped in the Ecclesiastical Restricted Zone these few Epochs?”
Sienna was also curious about how James spent the past few Epochs and wanted to know more about the Divine Cow following
James. The Divine Cow boasted monstrous strength and was capable of intimidating Thaine’s entire army into retreating.