Like an iron fist in a velvet glove, Emperor Wellspring’s martial style seemed gentle, but sometimes showed glints of steel. However, the fight hadn’t gone as he’d imagined. He tensed at the unexpectedly difficult situation.

He started to feel some regret. Why had a usually level-headed man like himself challenged Emperor Peerless? His opponent’s cultivation used to be slightly below his own. How had the man’s battle prowess become so frightening after a breakthrough?

Wellspring himself wasn’t known for his offensive power, but his defense reigned supreme among all six wandering titans. It was his greatest weapon. It often wore out his opponents before an opportune counterattack sealed his...