Even the Black Earl was considering if, when the Wise Sovereign actually acted later, it would be better to die quickly so his True Body could arrive promptly?
Watching such grand figures as a joke held risks greater than verbally challenging them directly.
If the Black Earl saw himself in an embarrassing state, he would definitely eliminate anyone who saw it to prevent his awkward image from being spread.
Therefore, the Black Earl was planning for his avatar to die quickly, so his true body could come to the rescue. Due to his oath with Angel, he couldn’t contact his true body, and could only do so if his avatar perished.
At this moment, they were not as concerned about Angel but more focused on the Wise Sovereign’s actions.
Time slowly passed by.
Everyone endured a tense five minutes, then the Black Earl suddenly spoke in the Mind Ribbon: "Angel is very close to the entrance."
This meant that five minutes after Angel had re-entered the Hanging Jail Stairway, he finally returned to the 0th floor. It also meant that Angel might soon leave the Hanging Jail Stairway and return to the outside world.
For the moment, let’s not discuss what Angel did. What they hoped for more was...
"Should we remind the Lord?" Vay asked in the Mind Ribbon.
As for what to remind him of, it was obvious that it was related to the Wise Sovereign.
However, before they could say anything, Dox said, "It’s too late, he’s already out."
In the next moment, they heard a familiar and clear voice right by their ears. Yes, it was heard directly in their ears, not through the Mind Ribbon.
"Oh, this style is quite unique, I didn’t expect the Wise Sovereign to appreciate this kind of style."
Everyone: "..."
At this moment, they all looked down, unable to bear witnessing the scene over there.
A few seconds later, they all felt a burst of aura surging into the sky. The surrounding Magical Energy Arrays became active with the aura’s eruption, continuously gathering energy...
Without a doubt, the burst of aura came from the Wise Sovereign.
Black Earl: "I’m going to reinforce the Earth’s Ring Wall. Once the spatial energy stabilizes, Dox, be ready to release the Plane Corridor."
At this point, the Black Earl couldn’t bother addressing titles, directly calling Dox by name and prepared himself for potential self-sacrifice.
Dox wore a bitter expression, as the Plane Corridor’s materials were expensive, and the Black Earl mentioned nothing about reimbursement, meaning he would have to cover the cost himself.
But there was no option, even if he didn’t save others, he had to save himself.
Reluctantly, Dox nodded, despite his heart aching. Secretly thinking, perhaps he could get Angel to reimburse? No, whether Angel survives is another issue... Or maybe seek reimbursement from Sanders at the Barbarian Cave?
Even though Dox felt the pinch, when it came to critical moments, he didn’t hesitate, directly taking out the materials while constructing the Plane Corridor model in his Mind Space. To quickly complete the Plane Corridor construction, Dox activated the Rainbow Furnace Stone, and rainbow beams fluttered like silk strands, faintly constructing a rainbow-like bridge in mid-air.
"Rainbow Door," the Black Earl was a bit surprised. He thought the Plane Corridor opened by Dox would be the ’Tunnel of Falsehood,’ which uses the Illusory Gemstone as the primary material. It’s comparatively cheaper, though the Plane Corridor would open in the internal layers of a world, where any world’s internal layers are limited, making it relatively easy to track.
Whereas the Rainbow Door opened by the Rainbow Furnace Stone connects to the external layers, which link to the Void and are infinite, making tracking more difficult comparatively.
Besides, the efficiency of opening the Rainbow Door and the speed of stabilization of the space are much faster than those of the Tunnel of Falsehood opened by Void Gemstones.
"I still have some resources," Dox laughed a smile that didn’t reach his eyes.
"Since it’s the Rainbow Door, I’ll try to bring Angel over later," said the Black Earl. "If possible, try to save him too."
Seeing Dox didn’t react much, the Black Earl said, "Angel will reimburse you for your losses."
This time, Dox perked up, replying with a stern expression, "Understood."
Actually, even without incentives, Dox would find a way to save Angel, as he had decided to rely on him. After managing this relationship for so long, he couldn’t let it break. With the incentive, he was even less likely to refuse.
Angel, being wealthy, probably wouldn’t mind these material costs... right?
Here, the Rainbow Door was already taking shape; once the space stabilized, Dox could open the Plane Corridor at any time.
On the other side, Angel was also startled by this sudden commotion.
What were the Wise Sovereign and Dox up to? Could it be that while he was inside the Hanging Jail Stairway, something intense had unfolded outside?
While Angel was full of doubt, the Black Earl had already reached the edge of the Earth’s Ring Wall, ready to forcibly break through the Wise Sovereign’s energy blockade and pull Angel into the Rainbow Door.
But before the Black Earl could act, there came a "Ah!" scream.
With the abrupt scream falling, the soaring aura of the Wise Sovereign instantly turned solid. This sudden change was like boiling water transformed into ice water in the next second.
While the Black Earl looked confused, he saw a familiar... large matchman walk out from the distant Hanging Jail Stairway’s door.
The scream just now was from the matchman.
At this moment, the matchman was retreating in terror, with half of its foot already back into the Hanging Jail Stairway.
Seeing this, Angel quickly spun around, got to the matchman’s side, and grabbed it, pulling it back out while it was disoriented.
However, the matchman’s strength seemed enormous. Angel merely pulled it half a step back from the door, as it could rush back into the Hanging Jail Stairway at any time.
Seeing this, Angel quickly reassured the matchman. Then he said to the Wise Sovereign:
"This time, I really brought the Wood Spirit out. If the Wise Sovereign scares it back due to its own reason, this can’t be blamed on me."
After Angel finished speaking, the previously icy atmosphere gradually warmed back up.
In the distance, the Wise Sovereign let out a deep breath, nonchalantly removing the heart-shaped glasses and acting as if nothing happened, put them back into the space.
Angel: "Hey, why did you take them off? I thought you wore them specially to welcome the Wood..."
Before Angel could finish, the Black Earl interrupted him: "That’s not important, tell us about your situation first. How did you manage to bring it out?"
The Black Earl looked at the Wood Spirit.
Now they understood why the Wise Sovereign suddenly pulled back its aura; undoubtedly, it was because of the Wood Spirit’s appearance.
This also showed that the Wise Sovereign valued the Wood Spirit more than they had imagined.
This was also a benefit. Without the Wood Spirit, the Wise Sovereign might have really lashed out... even if those glasses were worn by themselves.