Chapter 61: The Arrival of the Heaven-Sealing Monarch

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A New Challenger Appears

The skies darkened, and the heavens roared.

Lucian's golden-black aura flickered as an unseen force pressed against his body.

From above, a man descended slowly, his figure wrapped in divine celestial robes embroidered with glowing runes. His long silver hair danced in the wind, and his eyes shone like ancient stars.

"Lucian Valcrest," he spoke, his voice carrying the weight of the heavens.

"I am the Heaven-Sealing Monarch. Your path ends here."

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A Battle of Power and Will

Lucian's lips curled into a mocking smirk.

"Another Chosen One? How predictable."

The Heaven-Sealing Monarch raised his hand, and twelve golden halos appeared behind him.

"[Celestial Law: Suppression of the Mortal Sinner]"

A blinding radiance burst forth, attempting to seal Lucian's demonic and divine energies.

But—

CRACK!

Lucian shattered the suppression with a single step forward.

The audience gasped.

Even Annalise's eyes widened. "He broke free instantly?"

Lucian's aura flared explosively, and he vanished from sight.

The Heaven-Sealing Monarch's pupils shrank.

"Impossible—"

Lucian's fist collided with his chest, sending the Monarch crashing through multiple barriers.

BOOM!

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System Rewards & A Sudden Twist

[System Update]

Mission Initiated: Defeat the Heaven-Sealing Monarch

Temporary Boost: Forbidden Sovereign's Might (x5 Combat Power for 3 Minutes)

Lucian stepped forward, his golden and abyssal energy intertwining.

"Let's see if the heavens can still seal me now."

But suddenly—

Annalise moved.

Her blade pierced toward Lucian's back!

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