The effects of the explosion lasted for a full minute before it calmed down, and the kicked-up sand buried the trio.

After a few coughs, Strider emerged from the sand. He then dug his teammates out.

Remy's right leg was broken and he could no longer stand.

With Strider and Sage's support, the trio got up and gazed at the explosion site. They could not detect the emperor.

"Is he dead?" Sage whispered.

Strider shook his head.

Remy replied, "His aura is still in the air, but he is heavily injured. We've definitely angered him now."

A few minutes later, after the sand settled, they saw the Gost emperor standing in the middle of the crater. His helmet had been shattered, and there were gruesome wounds on his face. The wounds were oozing with black-colored blood. His armor had been damaged too.

As blood oozed out of his wounds, the emperor unleashed a deadly aura. It was clear he was enraged. A boundless murderous intent filled the air as he lost control of his emotions. His aura swe