Chapter 964 Rank 11 Sovereign

Chapter 964 Rank 11 Sovereign

"You've encountered the new Sovereign of the Ming Region?!" Yvun expressed surprise.

"Yes, My Lord. We're certain it was the new sovereign," Aorhen and Vabhron confirmed.

Yvun glanced at the three sovereigns beside him, then waved his hand, dismissing Aorhen and Vabhron.

After they left, Ohrno commented, "They survived even after encountering the new sovereign. It seems this new sovereign isn't bloodthirsty. As long as we don't provoke him, it appears he'll leave us alone."

"I wonder where such a powerful being came from. He appeared and replaced a sovereign seemingly out of nowhere. Could it be that he came from outside of Vanko?" Elio pondered aloud, looking at his comrades.

The land of Vanko was merely a small part of the Nightmare Realm, with countless lands and numerous powerful beings existing within it.

"It's possible. We didn't even know such a being existed until now," Mira nodded in agreement with Elio's assessment.

"If the new sovereign is from outside Vanko, then we need to pay him a visit and express our stance," Yvun suggested, looking at his comrades. "What do you think?"

"I'm on board," Elio agreed.

"If we could establish friendly relations with the new sovereign, it would benefit our race," Ohrno chimed in.

"I'll stay here to guard our land," Mira volunteered.

The lower-ranking sovereigns found themselves in a chaotic situation. The fall of the six sovereigns had sent shockwaves through various regions. Even those in the middle ranks were closely observing the situation in the lower ranks. Such occurrences were exceedingly rare, with six sovereigns falling simultaneously being unprecedented. Adding the incident in the Ming Region a month ago, a total of seven sovereigns had been replaced in a remarkably short span of time.

There were sixty-eight sovereigns in total, divided into three groups: the lower ranking, middle ranking, and top ranking. Those in the top ranking held ranks 1 to 20, while those in the middle ranking were ranked 21 to 40. Sovereigns above rank 40 were categorized as lower ranking.

In the Crane Zone's Red Sea Region, Souta surveyed the magnificent landscape before him. Dozens of floating islands hovered above, surrounded by cascading lava that flowed like a waterfall. On the ground, volcanoes erupted, spewing forth vast quantities of magma.

"Red Sea Region. Truly a spectacle," he remarked with a smile.

"So, are you planning to attack this place?" Saya inquired.

"It all depends on their response," Souta replied.

As the Rank 60 Sovereign, he felt it was the opportune moment to advance in rank. Seeking resources to augment his Dream Power was his primary goal, but if push came to shove, he was prepared to challenge the sovereign of this territory.

The Sovereign of the Red Sea Region held a position in the middle ranking, boasting considerable power. However, Souta had grown significantly stronger since his last encounter.

"Let's proceed," Souta declared, launching himself through the air until he landed on one of the floating islands. Scanning the area, he spotted a vibrant red lotus amidst the sea of molten rocks below.

The lotus emitted an unusual energy, creating a hazy atmosphere around it.

With a smile and a shake of his head, he decided, "I'll set my sights on the higher ranks."

Boom!

Souta shot off in the opposite direction, outpacing the incoming sovereign.

Swoosh!

He soared swiftly through the air, passing through several regions and alerting various sovereigns to his presence along the way.

In just moments, he found himself in a peculiar environment, surrounded by water. Above and below, the sea stretched out endlessly, teeming with creatures swimming through the suspended depths.

The Mare Region.

Souta descended into the water, his presence now fully exposed to the countless monsters inhabiting the area.

This should suffice.

Boom!

A tremendous surge of energy emanated from him, rippling through the watery expanse. With his energy now unmasked, it was inevitable that the sovereign of this region would take notice.

Before him appeared a figure, humanoid but adorned with elongated horns, gleaming green eyes, and hair composed of needle-like strands. Its body was covered in blueish scales, and a tail bristling with spikes trailed behind it.

It was the Sovereign of the Mare Region.

"I am Dargan, Sovereign of the Mare Region. And who might you be?" Dargan introduced himself as he confronted the intruder.

While he might have ignored a mere beast, Souta's unmistakable sovereign aura demanded attention. A sovereign's presence in another region was a serious matter.

"I am Souta, Sovereign of the Ming Region. I suspect you know why I am here," Souta replied with a smile.

"Ah," Dargan's smile broadened upon hearing Souta's words. "So you've come to challenge me for my position, have you?"

"Yes, I seek to claim the rank of the 11th Sovereign," Souta affirmed.

"It has been quite some time since anyone dared challenge me for my position. Very well, let us see what you are made of. May the land of Vanko bear witness to our battle! If you seek my position, you must be prepared to take it by force!" Dargan declared, his aura surging with intensity. "Come at me with all you've got!"

"I wouldn't have it any other way!" Souta's grin widened in anticipation.

The clash of their energies sent shockwaves through the sea, causing it to churn and boil. Nearby monsters fled in fear, sensing the immense power emanating from the two sovereigns.

Outside the Mare Region, the other sovereigns hovered in mid-air, drawn by the palpable tension. They had felt the disturbance caused by Souta's actions, especially the Sovereign of the Red Sea Region, whose resources had been plundered.

With bated breath, they waited for the inevitable showdown between the two mighty sovereigns, knowing that the outcome would have far-reaching consequences. The battle for the rank of the 11th Sovereign was about to commence.