Issue: 730
Cover: Tiger Wong
Published:

Summary Added:

The Supreme asks our heroes to trust him but they remain skeptical. He tells them that he will lead them to Ancestor. The Supreme also wants to return to Global Cult to regain his leadership. Tiger asks the obvious question "Why do you suddenly want to help us kill Ancestor?". The Supreme explains that he was trying to use Maggie to stop Ancestor but failed. Now Ancestor has snatched away Maggie's heart. 'I want him DEAD?, shouts The Supreme.

Elsewhere, Ancestor is kneeling on a large circular stone. He's pleased that getting rid of The Supreme has removed any obstruction between him and Maggie. With some free time on his hands he decides to study more secrets from his book. and appears to be drawing energy from the moon into his new sword. Maggie is a short distance away sharpening the dagger that The Supreme created. She is reminded that the blade was created from The Supreme's own blood. She also remembers the terrible words he said to her before he left including telling her that he hates her. Dark clouds begin to swirl around Ancestor as his energy continues to rise. Pointing his sword to the sky he unleashes a beam of energy that tears a hole in the dark storm clouds above. He then bends over looking spent. Suddenly a beam of light comes back down from the clouds shattering the ledge that Ancestor was standing on. Concerned that Ancestor is injured, Maggie runs to his aid but of course he is unharmed. By the reaction of Maggie it appears that she is actually falling in love with Ancestor.

Barbarian and Guy are still travelling by horseback and notice the dark clouds forming. After pitching a tent Barbarian starts wandering around and who should he come upon but The Supreme. They immediatly attack one another meeting fist to fist. The Supreme takes a stiff left to the side of the face but answers back with an uppercut. Still in mid air Barbarian is caught with a boot to the side but then delivers a forearm to the back of The Supreme's thigh. They break of for a moment and Barbarian begins to raise the inner power of his Ancient Electric Bolt. The ground around him shatters and explodes up into the air. The Supreme turns around to find Ling Jao has come up behind him.

Issue: 731
Cover: Tiger Wong
Published: November 17, 1989

Summary Added: April 1, 2002

Barbarian emerges from the maelstrom of rocks and flicks a pebble from his arm straight at Ling Jao's face. Lowering his head, Ling Jao sends out a jolt of energy that atomizes the stone before it can strike him. Gold Dragon and Tiger Wong step out from some nearby woods. Ling Jao explains that The Supreme is now working to end Ancestor's reign. He asks that everyone temporarily put aside their differences. To show that there's no hard feelings The Supreme walks over and places his hand on Barbarian's shoulder. Barbarian pulls his hand off and gives him a punch right to the belly and an uppercut, I guess to show that there are still bad feelings. As quickly as the fight started it ends. Barbarian turns his back and shouts 'Lead the way!'.

Elsewhere, Ancestor and Maggie are enjoying a sunset in a little cabin. The two climb up to the roof to get a better view when suddenly Ancestor spots something. Off in the distance two red sect soldiers are watching Ancestor through binoculars. Controlling his sword , he sends it off and decapitates the two spies before returning the blood soaked blade to his hand. Back at the Red Sect camp a couple more sect members try contacting the spies using a walkie talkie but there's no answer. They alert Barbarian that the spies have been lost. Barbarian orders Green Serpent to gather up Tiger Wong and the Oriental Heroes to discuss a battle plan.

Meanwhile, just outside of the camp The Supreme is sitting on the edge of a small cliff talking to Tiger Wong and Gold Dragon. He tells them about Ancestor's newest weapon Death Spirit. The Supreme expresses some fears that the upcoming battle may not go well. Barbarian calls a meating of all the top fighters. He informs Green Serpent and Woodcock that they are to remain at the base camp. They will be attacking Ancestor with a group that includes Barbarian, Tiger Wong, Gold Dragon the two leader monks and yes, even The Supreme. Everyone begins to prepair for the upcoming battle in their own way. Ling Jao burns some incense and sends a prayer to Buddha. The Supreme puts on his fighting gear including some driving gloves and shoulder armor. Tiger Wong practices his kicks while Gold Dragon just sort of stands around. Green Serpent assists Barbarian in putting on his armor including wrist braces, shoulder plates and shin guards. It's dark and rainy as everyone assembles to battle Ancestor.

Meanwhile, Ancestor is busy sharpening his blade. He gently tosses it into the air and then lets it drop, driving it's tip into the hard ground. He begins to quietly meditate but suddenly looks up with eyes ablaze as he becomes aware of the approaching attack.

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