Though outwardly composed, inwardly, Liang was struggling far more than he cared to admit. The Dwarf ancestor's strength was formidable, and the battle was becoming increasingly taxing.
Fortunately, the Dwarf wasn't a genuine Chaos Resonance Realm powerhouse. If he were, Liang would have been at an overwhelming disadvantage.
"Do you really want to continue this battle?" Liang's voice was dripping with disdain. "Although I'm not entirely certain… judging by your presence, you're not even truly alive anymore, let alone a Chaos Resonance Realm expert."
The Dwarf ancestor's eyes narrowed dangerously, though a twisted smile crept across his face.
"Hmph. So what? We Dwarves have cultivated that orchid for tens of thousands of years. Nine generations of Dwarf kings have sacrificed their true runes into this Ancestral Rune—all in preparation for the moment when the Nine Revolutions Era Orchid finally blooms!"
