Warner and Emmet were infamous in the Sword Cosmos for their cruelty to the point that even the
governing gods of the four major forces wanted to avoid confronting them.
But despite that, Austin didn't show a hint of fear towards them at all.
After all, his reputation was even worse than theirs in the Sword Cosmos. He had killed so many
people and even turned them into his slaves. What was left for him to fear?
"What the hell?
He's just a genuine premium-grade divine god?
That weakling dares to track me down? Don't make me laugh!"
A surprised expression appeared on the face of the black shadow. He was currently in the depths of
the void in the Ethereal World and observing what was happening.
"Is he Austin Lin of the Curry Sword Sect?
People in the Sword Cosmos have been talking about that brat nonstop.
So, is it true that he's from the Lower World?"
the red shadow also asked in confusion.
"Ha-ha! This is laughable. This guy is the one giving a hard time to those governing gods from the four
major forces?
How is that even possible?
I bet some people just fabricated the truth about him and spread false information deliberately. I think
they're just exaggerating the fact about his power,"
the black shadow said condescendingly.
"I guess so too.
It's just insane. A young man who is just a genuine premium-grade divine god is like a tiny insect
before us!"
The red shadow couldn't agree more with him.
"But still, I've got to commend his resolve.
He had the guts to break into the Ethereal World with his men. It annoys me so much that he doesn't
seem to take us seriously.
He's stupid, naive, and arrogant. These kinds of people die young.
People praised his bravery and it immediately made his head big enough to think that he's invincible.
How pitiful! Now that he had entered the Ethereal World, he has no chance of making it out alive,"
the black shadow declared with a sinister smile.
"But there's still something I don't understand.
Isn't it strange that many semi-governing gods are so willing to serve under his command?
Is he from some extremely influential force or clan?"
The red shadow furrowed his brows as he guessed.
He couldn't help but notice the powerful semi-governing gods who followed behind Austin.
"Humph! I don't care who he is.
His status won't save him.
Even if the people of the four major forces invoke our fury, we will show them no mercy.
He is already doomed no matter what because he messed with the wrong persons."
The black shadow let out a defiant sneer.
"You're right. This guy's army is nothing to be afraid of. After all, even the governing gods of the four
major forces wouldn't want us as their enemies,"
the red shadow said complacently.
"Well, let us see how things will go. We'll let the Twelve Ethereal Guards deal with them first.
Each of them has the strength of a semi-governing god. If they can already bring that brat down, then
he really is just all talk,"
the red shadow suggested.
"All right. Let's do that.
Let's not waste our time with this brat needlessly."
The black shadow nodded repeatedly, agreeing with his comrade's idea.
At that moment, Austin was already walking with his men inside the Ethereal World.
"Hmm. This place is filled with malicious aura. All the people residing here are oozing with evil intent,"
Austin remarked.
He instantly perceived that in the distance, several fierce creatures were glaring at them.
They looked very aggressive and their eyes were filled with overflowing hatred and murderous intent. It
seemed like they were wary of intruders and so they were itching to rush towards Austin and his men to
slaughter them.
"Master, the Ethereal World is where all known villains gather. They are ruthless people who have done
countless crimes in their lives.
We'd better be careful in dealing with them,"
Winslow reminded Austin through a whisper.
He was actually born and raised in the Sword Cosmos, thus he knew about the reputation of the
Ethereal World.
"Master, these guys have malevolent auras. They will attack strangers at any time just on a whim.
We can't underestimate them,"
another semi-governing god slave said in a low voice.
Naturally, Austin's divine god slaves were all on high alert. They unleashed their spiritual sense to its
fullest in order to perceive the most minimal changes in the surroundings. The natives of the Ethereal
World were ferocious creatures, thus they needed to be on guard.
"Ha-ha. Don't be so tense, guys. I know they're atrocious, but these losers can't pose a threat to me.
It would be smarter for them to not make a move.
Otherwise, they'll only get themselves killed.
Just remain calm. We've yet to find our true opponents," Austin said as he reassured his men.
Even the creatures in the distance could hear his carefree laughter.
"Of course, master. Since you are with us, we have nothing to fear!"
"That's right. Your strength is unmatched, master. These mere weaklings are not even qualified to be
your opponents!"
Austin's divine god slaves instantly regained their confidence as they bombarded him with
compliments.
They were so loyal to Austin that they fully trusted him no matter what the situation was.
Boom! Boom!
All of a sudden, the void in the distance began to shake violently.
Then, they saw a horde of people rush out and head towards them.
"You bastards!
How dare you have the audacity to break into the Ethereal World?
Because of your hideous crime, you're going to die here!"
The leader of the group was a tall and thin man. He released a powerful evil energy as he stared at
Austin with his barbaric eyes.
Apparently, he was a semi-governing god.
At the same time, eleven other semi-governing gods were standing beside him. All of them looked like
savages that were hungry for their prey.
"It's the Twelve Ethereal Guards!
I can't believe that they showed up at the same time.
This is so rare!"
"What are you doing? Keep your voice down. If you catch their attention, you're dead meat!"
Even some of the bloodthirsty creatures began to hide and stand aside at the sight of the twelve semi-
governing gods.
It turned out that even in the Ethereal World, these twelve, known as the Twelve Ethereal Guards, were
being feared upon by many.
After all, they were Warner and Emmet's most loyal underlings.
Since the two focused on their cultivation and seldom showed up,
the Twelve Ethereal Guards were the ones who took control of the Ethereal World.
Although this world was filled with heinous criminals, all of them would tremble before these twelve
semi-governing gods.
As the Twelve Ethereal Guards steadily approached, they carefully studied Austin's army.
Then, a playful smile formed on their lips.
Although there were also many semi-governing gods in Austin's army,
each of the Twelve Ethereal Guards was actually far stronger than those of their level.
They could easily take out ordinary semi-governing gods in a flash.
Therefore, it was just natural for them to belittle Austin's semi-governing god slaves.
"Whoever dares to break into the Ethereal Word shall be sentenced to death. Thus, you sinners, kneel
down and accept the trial!" the tall, thin man, who was the leader of the twelve, shouted sternly.
He glared at Austin and his army with a piercing look in his eyes as he unleashed a mortifying aura.
However, Austin just put his hands behind his back and stared back at the leader of the Twelve
Ethereal Guards mockingly, letting out a wily grin.
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