Battling a Heaven Tribulation Elder

John looked at the approaching man with calm eyes, unconcerned about the newcomer's power, which was in the Early Heaven Tribulation Realm.

"John Fenix in the flesh! I assumed Allfiend would have already killed you, but it seems you somehow managed to escape. No matter. I will kill you now and bring your head back to him. Surely he will reward me for it," the man said to John as he approached.

John glanced at the man for a moment before he turned to look over his shoulder once more. His father still floated in the sky behind him, the stunned expression still lingering on his face.

"Retreat to where Grandfather is," John instructed his father. "I'll take care of things here. You don't have to worry for my safety."

Barden wanted to argue against John's words, but John's reassuring smile revealed to Barden that he was confident in his own power. Barden didn't know the extent of John's power, but his previous display gave a hint towards it.