Around the square, five high platforms were set up, each with chairs.
On one of the high platforms, a person sat, clad in a red robe.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."
The Dark Church, the Illuminati, the Skull Society, and the Beast Legion each found their designated high platforms.
All five high platforms were now occupied.
A show of dominance.
Yes, everyone could see it.
None of the factions present were fools.
Even a fool could see that this was the Angelic Assembly's show of dominance.
Damellia. The overt five major powers had all taken their seats.
Wenlan City, Chen Fan, single-handedly supported the name of a faction.
Yet, he had not received recognition.
Only after being acknowledged by the other major powers would Chen Fan be qualified to ascend the platform.
In an instant, all eyes turned to Chen Fan.
What to do?
Resist, or endure?
Could they dare to resist the dominance displayed by the Angelic Assembly?
"Heh."
Before Chen Fan could speak, the old demon chuckled.
His laughter was defiant, arrogant, and imperious.
He was a demon from the East, a figure who had vied with the previous Holy Emperor.
Demonic energy surged skyward, and a ferocious aura materialized another demonic figure above the old demon's head.
"Can I kill?"
The old demon looked at Chen Fan and asked.
Chen Fan nodded.
"Good."
The old demon was pleased.
This time, his gaze fell upon the high platform where the Illuminati were seated.
The Illuminati and the Angelic Assembly stood together. Since the Angelic Assembly was not giving Chen Fan face, it was only logical to trouble the Illuminati.
The faces of the Illuminati members were grave, their auras of three divine-level powerhouses surging.
"Kill."
The old demon was ferocious.
A Sky-Swallowing Maw appeared instantly, and without further words, he unleashed his strongest killing move.
The demonic maw descended like the sky, and the three divine-level powerhouses of the Illuminati moved at once.
"Boom."
The two sides collided directly.
Under the light of radiance, everything dissolved, including the old demon's body.
But he did not care.
At this moment, the old demon's rage had found its outlet.
Allowing his physical body to melt, the Sky-Swallowing Maw swallowed all three of them in a single gulp.
"Break."
An enraged voice echoed from within the Sky-Swallowing Maw.
Two figures fled out in disarray, shattering the colossal maw.
"Ah..."
Immediately following was a piercing scream.
One person did not escape.
The scream did not cease immediately; the giant maw continued to writhe, and the person within struggled.
"Kill."
The two who had just escaped immediately turned and attacked the old demon.
Bang bang bang!
The battle had erupted into white-hot intensity from the very beginning.
The old demon's defiance was built upon strength. Fighting two opponents, he was actually suppressing them, and the one within the maw was nearing death.
"Screech."
Another person emerged from the high platform of the Illuminati and attacked the old demon.
*Snap!*
The sound of a snapping finger froze the void, but it was instantly broken.
Chen Fan's figure had already vanished from his original position, appearing before the fourth person who was about to attack.
His eyes were cold, and without a word, he pointed a finger.
"Screech."
The finger's light traversed space without any obstruction, piercing the fourth person's forehead.
*Bang!*
The body that had just stood up fell directly from the sky.
It crashed onto the ground, into the crowd, scattering the onlookers.
"Ganging up on me?"
Chen Fan's expression was calm as he looked at the Illuminati's high platform, "Come, who else wants to make a move? Those who wish to die, I will grant you your wish."
Overbearing, arrogant, perhaps.
Chen Fan never cared about such things. He acted when he needed to.
"Hahahaha."
The old demon laughed arrogantly, and finally, there was silence from within his maw.
A moment later, the demonic maw opened, and a lifeless corpse fell out.
"Bring another one."
The demonic maw opened again, and the old demon intended to swallow another person.
"Sigh."
Suddenly, a sigh echoed.
In the sky, a Cardinal appeared, "Fellow Daoist, I apologize. My subordinates were poorly informed and did not know that Wenlan City had become independent. This matter is the fault of the Angelic Assembly."
"For my sake, let the others go, my demonic friend. I implore you to show mercy."
"Heh."
The old demon sneered, "Who do you think you are? Do I know you? Your face holds no sway with me."
As he spoke, he moved to swallow the second person.
The First Cardinal did not get angry. He raised his hand and grabbed.
Instantly, it was as if a rule had materialized before the demonic maw, blocking its devouring power.
The two breathless Illuminati powerhouses vanished from their spots in an instant.
When they reappeared, they were beside the First Cardinal.
"Space?"
Chen Fan exclaimed in surprise, "Impressive."
"Roar."
The old demon became somewhat frenzied.
The figure who had wrestled with the Holy Emperor in the past was now having his quarry saved by the Holy Emperor's subordinate. How could he not be enraged?
"Boy, I'm going to devour you." The old demon was furious.
"Enough."
Chen Fan spoke, and the old demon immediately became obedient.
He glanced at the old demon, "You've been suppressed for over a hundred years, why the rush? Once you recover your peak strength, you can get revenge for what happened back then, can't you?"
"Heh, that's true."
The old demon retracted his aura, but he cast a threatening glance at the First Cardinal, licking his lips, "Your spatial rules must taste very good."
The conversation ended there. The First Cardinal frowned slightly but said nothing.
"Everyone."
Chen Fan no longer bothered with the First Cardinal and turned to the Illuminati, "Isn't it time to yield the seats?"
"You..."
The eyes of the Illuminati members flashed with icy glints.