Boom!Leander just swung his arm lightly, but the air itself erupted like a riot. It was as if some invisible, massive whip had slammed straight down from the sky, striking the path right in front of the two elders.The sound was deafening. A trench ripped open before everyone, wide as ten feet, plunging deep for several yards, stretching a full fifty meters across their path.Every single person shuddered at that moment, their expressions frozen in sheer terror. Even the driver who had brought Leander there earlier just stood there, stunned, his jaw practically dropping.What kind of move is this?Cedric, Ophelia, and the others just froze, their eyes locked on the long chasm ahead. Nobody could get a word out. Even the bodyguards around them went completely stiff, standing there like statues.Evren, whose cultivation had reached the Martial Sovereign Realm and who had climbed onto the Astria Power Index just last month, felt his gaze tremble. It landed squarely on the two elders standing in front of him. He knew too well what a single strike like that meant.The two elders, dressed in black and blue, stood before them, their pupils constricting at that very moment. When they first arrived, they hadn't even paid Leander any attention. They hadn't even noticed him. They had no idea this place was hiding a Supreme Grandmaster.noveldramaLeander just flicked his arm, and suddenly a fierce wind whipped past them. Before they even had time to react, a massive chasm appeared out of nowhere. They knew deep down that even if either of them had attacked, they could never have caused this kind of destruction.The young man standing beside them clearly had cultivation far beyond theirs. "You can try. Take one more step forward," Leander said, one hand in his pocket, tilting his head slightly. Coldness dripped from every line of his expression. Before, everyone had laughed at Leander, thinking his words were a joke. It had seemed ridiculous. But now, there was nothing but silence. Cedric, who had mocked Leander before, felt a lump in his throat. Twenty people in the room and not a single one dared to move forward, not even the two elders whose cultivation had reached the Transcendent realm. They all froze in place.The two elders turned to look over at Leander, their expressions grave. They both bowed slightly and clasped their fists in respect."I didn't expect an esteemed master to be present. I am Matthias Falkenberg of the Bulwark Sect, and this is my junior, Tobey Bennett. May I ask your honored name?" The blue-robe elder's words were polished and courteous, carrying the air of wandering scholars from the martial world.Leander didn't really say much. He just shrugged and went, "I'm from the Ashcrofts.""The Ashcrofts?"Both of the armored masters blinked. Then it hit them, or something, and their expressions completely changed.Not long ago, didn't a Supreme Grandmaster from the Ashcrofts do something absolutely massive out in the Sahar Wastes? Considering their age and power, the only young person in the world from the Ashcrofts whose cultivation even tops ours is just one.The two of them immediately bowed low to Leander, their previous tension melting into sheer reverence and awe as they lowered their heads in respect. "So it's the Iron Sovereign in person. Greetings, Sovereign Ashcroft!"Cedric and the others at the back froze on the spot. Cedric had never taken Leander seriously. In his eyes, Leander was just a minor figure who could be crushed without a second thought. A little effort on his part could have sent Leander into oblivion. Yet now, these two beings, like immortals walking the earth, bowed and lowered themselves before Leander. That alone spoke volumes about the sheer terror of Leander's status.After Matthias and Tobey spoke, Evren reacted instantly. He dropped to one knee before Leander. "Greetings, Sovereign Ashcroft. It was my blindness before. Any offense I caused, I beg your forgiveness!"He looked like a child caught in trouble, expression pale with fear, legs trembling as if he were a criminal about to be judged.Leander didn't acknowledge Matthias or Tobey. His gaze settled coldly on Evren. "Now, you know who I am?"Evren hurriedly nodded, bowing his head over and over. "Yes, yes. I had no idea who I was dealing with just now!"Leander sneered, a hint of mockery in his expression. "Do you want me to go easy on you?"Cold sweat ran down Evren's face. His chest sank completely, and he shook his head frantically. "Sovereign Ashcroft, you're joking. I would never dare."Even as one of the top Martial Sovereigns on the Astria Power Index, highly respected and extremely powerful, Evren was nothing compared to Leander. Compared to Leander, he was just a tiny spark next to that brilliance.Not even considering Leander's current strength, just by the Astria Power Index alone, he was untouchable at the very top. No one had managed to shake his throne.Listening to the exchange, Matthias' chest tightened. He shot Evren a dissatisfied glance before turning to Leander. "Sovereign Ashcroft, my ungrateful disciple, has offended you. It's my failure as a master. Please, grant him your mercy. Once we leave the desert, I will make him come to you in person, to bow and beg for your forgiveness."A Martial Sovereign was like adragon, untouchable and proud. The Transcendent Realm was godlike, beyond any mockery. And Leander stood even above it all, untouchable on his throne in the clouds. Offending him meant nothing less than complete humiliation. Even if it meant Evren had to cut off an arm to make amends, it was nothing out of the ordinary. "I don't need anyone apology. Just make sure you heard me clearly!" Leander's gaze was cold and detached. "I said it already. Everything here belongs to me. No one is allowed to set foot in Sandsong Oasis. Anyone who dares to enter-kill them!"When that last word left his mouth, the whole room felt like an icy chill had descended from above. It was as if they were suddenly trapped inside a frozen tomb. Even the two Infernal Crown Transcendent standing there had their expressions change drastically, and their hearts grew heavy."Sovereign Ashcroft, this Sandsong Oasis is part of the Westerian Divinity Vault. After the Bulwark Sect obtained the intel, we already had a plan in place to enter. We're here on Master alor's orders to seek treasure. If those people have ever offended you, I can clear them out with a single strike. All I ask is for you to do us this favor and let the two of us in." As for the others, Matthias and Tobey didn't care one bit. All they wanted was to get inside and secure the treasure the sect needed. Their mission had two purposes: treasure hunting and scouting for Master Valor of the Bulwark Sect. People like Ophelia were just along for the ride. They didn't matter."Impossible!" Leander waved a finger lightly. "I never go back on my word. I said no one enters. That won't change. This path is closed. Go back!"His firm tone caught Tobey and Matthias off guard. They exchanged a glance, and their eyes darkened. The politeness was fading from their expressions. "Sovereign Ashcroft, we respect you as a living legend, so we're asking politely. But you want to stop us from seeking treasure with just a word. Isn't that a little too extreme?" Leander didn't flinch. "I've always been extreme. What are you going to do about it?"Matthias and Tobey were stunned. They clearly hadn't expected him to answer like that. Leander held the top spot in the International Combat Units. After the King Phase Rankings reopened, he was the only Supreme Grandmaster listed, capable of taking down ten supersonic fighters in a row. With him saying that, they didn't dare force their way in.But not daring to force their way in didn't mean they were afraid of him. Matthias eyes went cold as he spoke again, "Sovereign Ashcroft you're a living legend. We all admire that. But your extreme methods arehard for us to accept. Your cultivation tras reached the King Phase, and we know we can't matchyou. But the Bulwark Sect has King Phase too." As soon as he finished, a sonic boom tore through the distant sky. A streak of lightshot toward them at a speed the naked eye could barely track.