Time appeared to come to a standstill.

The jaws of both Qufu Infernal Judges dropped at the sight of the hundred-meter tall lotus platform that was constructed entirely out of human bones. The petals of the lotus seat blossomed magnificently, adorned by spots of blazing karmic fire, while a female Rakshasa with three heads and six-arms sat right atop the lotus throne.

In that instant, they were overwhelmed by a spine-chilling wave of fear that pervaded every corner of their hearts.

It was no different from the fear that a rabbit felt when a wolf fixed its eyes on it.

An unprecedented fear spread from their heart. Not even Kong Mo had managed to stir such primal feelings of terror from their heart. The two Infernal Judges subconsciously gasped, before glancing beyond the terrifying Rakshasa, at the black orb in front of Ugly Bull that was slowly but surely still growing in size.

Onward, and they would have to square off against the indomitable force that stood before them.

Retreat, and the Ugly Bull would strike within moments and place the entire city in danger!

Checkmate.

The austere tension in the air was palpable, and both sides were shrouded in pindrop silence. Everyone knew that this war had just come to its climax.

The tense confrontation lasted for two full minutes. Even then, the black orb at the mouth of Ugly Bull continued to grow larger and larger. Finally, the tall, thin man steeled his determination and took a deep breath,...