Inside the Cloud Mist Internet Café, the moment the words "TRUE SOVEREIGN MODE ACTIVATED" appeared across the glowing screen, the entire hall erupted into stunned whispers.
Even the most experienced cultivators present had not expected the battle to escalate this far.
Most challengers who entered the Heavenly War Domain were defeated long before reaching the third gate. Very few ever witnessed the War Sovereign, and even fewer survived long enough to force him into a second phase.
Standing near the front of the hall, several disciples stared at the screen with wide eyes.
"A second phase…"
"That means the boss is becoming stronger."
Nearby, Chen Yu narrowed his eyes as he watched the battlefield.
"The projection is evolving."
Beside him, Yan Feng nodded slowly.
"This is the same transformation Mo Tian forced during his final battle."
On the third-floor balcony, Long Wei leaned forward slightly.
His calm expression had grown more serious.
"The real War Sovereign is awakening."
Nearby, Mo Tian remained silent.
But his gaze had sharpened noticeably.
Inside the simulation, the battlefield trembled under the weight of the War Sovereign's expanding aura.
Golden lightning surged across the sky.
The cracks across the sovereign's armor slowly sealed as divine energy flowed across his body.
The massive sword in his hand glowed brighter than before.
The aura surrounding him had nearly doubled.
Across the battlefield, Han Jue stood calmly with his sword raised.
His eyes followed every movement of the transformed boss.
The War Sovereign spoke again.
"You have pushed this projection beyond its original limits."
His voice echoed across the sky like the command of an ancient ruler.
"For that, you deserve to witness the true battlefield of kings."
Golden energy erupted outward.
The floating arena shook violently.
The spectral armies surrounding the battlefield raised their weapons again.
The ancient war drums echoed louder than before.
Inside the café, the watching cultivators felt chills run down their spines.
"That pressure…"
"It feels completely different now."
Standing behind the counter, Lin Tian quietly watched the scene.
Inside his mind, the system panel updated again.
HIGH-TIER BOSS PHASE DETECTED
Realm Evolution Progress: 78%
Lin Tian nodded slightly.
"The system is responding to the intensity of this battle."
Inside the simulation, the War Sovereign suddenly moved.
His body vanished like a streak of golden lightning.
The next moment—
The massive sword appeared directly in front of Han Jue.
The blade moved faster than before.
Han Jue raised his sword instantly.
The two weapons collided.
A massive shockwave exploded across the battlefield.
Several floating platforms shattered under the force.
Inside the café, the watching cultivators gasped.
"That strike was even stronger than the first phase!"
Inside the simulation, the War Sovereign continued attacking.
His sword technique moved with terrifying speed.
Each strike forced Han Jue to retreat several steps.
Golden lightning followed every movement of the sovereign's blade.
Standing near the screen, Chen Yu whispered quietly.
"The speed has increased dramatically."
Yan Feng nodded.
"And the attack power has doubled."
Inside the simulation, Han Jue blocked another strike.
The silver blade trembled under the force of the collision.
But his eyes remained calm.
Instead of retreating further—
He stepped forward.
His sword flashed.
The blade struck the War Sovereign's armor again.
A new crack appeared.
Inside the café, the watching cultivators shouted.
"He damaged the armor again!"
But the War Sovereign laughed.
Golden lightning surged across the battlefield.
"Excellent."
His voice carried the excitement of a warrior enjoying a true battle.
"You are worthy of this battlefield."
The War Sovereign raised his sword high.
Golden energy gathered around the blade.
The system warning appeared again.
BOSS SKILL ACTIVATED
SOVEREIGN KINGSLAYER STRIKE
Inside the café, several cultivators shouted nervously.
"That attack wasn't in the first phase!"
Inside the simulation, the sky above the battlefield exploded with golden light.
The War Sovereign's sword descended like a falling star.
The entire battlefield shook under the pressure of the attack.
Han Jue moved instantly.
His body shifted sideways.
The sword struck the platform beside him.
The entire section of the arena shattered.
Inside the café, Liu Kang whistled loudly.
"That strike could split a mountain!"
But Han Jue had already moved forward again.
His sword flashed.
The blade struck the War Sovereign's armor once more.
The crack widened.
Standing near the screen, Chen Yu spoke softly.
"He's targeting the same point again."
Yan Feng nodded.
"That's the only way to break the armor."
Inside the simulation, the War Sovereign roared.
Golden energy surged outward.
The battlefield trembled violently.
Then—
The War Sovereign attacked again.
His sword moved faster than ever.
Han Jue blocked one strike.
Then another.
Then a third.
The impact of each collision sent shockwaves rippling across the arena.
Standing behind the counter, Lin Tian watched carefully.
Inside his mind, the system panel updated again.
EXTREME COMBAT DETECTED
Realm Evolution Progress: 82%
Lin Tian smiled faintly.
"The system is almost ready."
Inside the simulation, Han Jue suddenly stepped forward.
Instead of blocking the next strike—
He slipped inside the War Sovereign's attack.
His sword flashed.
The blade struck the cracked armor directly.
The crack spread across the chest plate.
Inside the café, the watching cultivators gasped.
"He's breaking the armor!"
But the War Sovereign did not retreat.
Instead—
He smiled.
Golden lightning surged across the battlefield again.
"You continue to surprise me."
His glowing eyes locked onto Han Jue.
"But the throne of war…"
The massive sword slowly lifted once more.
"…cannot be taken so easily."
Inside the Cloud Mist Internet Café, the watching cultivators leaned closer to the screen.
Because the battle between Han Jue and the War Sovereign had reached its most dangerous stage.
And the next clash…
…could decide who truly deserved the throne of the battlefield.