Of course, Francis didn't hesitate at all, either. He suddenly raised his hand, mimicking Remus' exact movements. The avatar behind him suddenly sprang into motion, pushing the inscriptions forward with speed.It was as if two colossal giants, each standing ten thousand feet tall, were facing off against each other. Their feet rested on the ground, and their heads reached the heavens, capturing the attention of everyone watching.The two were getting closer and closer."Watch out!""Dodge it!"Roman and the ghost kings suddenly spoke, and they sprung out from the Underworld into the Mortal Realm. Their energy burst out, creating a barrier a thousand feet above the Mortal Realm.They had no choice but to protect everyone, as the impact of a single shockwave was unimaginable. Even the slightest aftershock could cause the mortals to vanish like smoke.If there were still specters around, it would lead to a large number of them entering the Underworld, which would cause upheaval the

The space within the vortexes spun around, with the edges rotating faster and faster. In contrast, the center became calmer until finally, it was completely still, resembling a mirror. A different scene appeared in each of them.In the mirror at the eastern vortex, the first thing one would notice was a tall, greyish-white pillar that seemed to reach the sky, covered with dense inscriptions.Above the inscriptions was a series of pitch-black iron chains spiraling upwards like a dragon, coiling around the pillar several times and extending downward continuously.At the bottom was a person tied up there. This person was dressed in white, with their head lowered, and their long hair, as white as snow, covered their face. They appeared to be barely clinging to life, with only a faint trace of energy remaining.Then, a sudden flash of azure lightning appeared on the screen. This lightning was unlike anything usually seen or made by the Immortal Emperors. It seemed almost tangible, looki

Upon hearing Remus' choked voice, the women and the other mortals couldn't control their emotions and immediately burst into tears. Even Roman and the four ghost kings were moved.Among the Three Realms, the deepest and truest love wasn't between men and women, nor was it friendship—it was the love of a mother."Celestial Sovereign, let them go!""Using someone's parents to threaten them—do you think you're worthy of being the ruler of the Three Realms?""Celestial Sovereign, speak up!"Everyone was still yelling, but Francis remained expressionless. At this point, turning back was not an option. He urged again, "You only have five minutes left."Remus suddenly turned to look at Francis, realizing clearly that he wasn't just speaking lightly. He genuinely meant that he would kill his parents.He finally spoke up. "You said you would free them if I die, but how can you assure me that you will definitely let them go?"He couldn't just watch his parents die right in front of him.

Francis' laughter was deafening, echoing throughout all the realms. It carried a sense of mockery with an underlying hint of sorrow.He couldn't understand why everything had turned out the way it did. He was supposed to be the supreme ruler of the Three Realms, overseeing all beings.Yet now, he had become an enemy to everyone, facing hostility from all sides, and found himself utterly alone without a single person on his side.Was all of this because of Remus? Yes, it was because of him. Someone who was never taken seriously, only considered as a pawn to be toyed with and used to cleanse the Upper Realms, ended up causing Francis' downfall. It was quite ridiculous.He continued laughing.Candace shouted again, "Let them go, Francis!'"Everyone echoed her words loudly.Upon hearing this, Francis abruptly stopped laughing. He looked down and said indifferently, "Although I've never regarded you mortals as anything significant, you are still under my rule. I want to ask, what wro

Francis visibly trembled. Indeed, if he still felt guilt, it wasn't toward the mortals but solely toward the immortals.Originally, the plan was for Remus to eliminate some dissenting voices, making the Upper Realms more harmonious and aware of potential dangers.Unexpectedly, Remus' strength had grown far beyond imagination, eliminating the immortals swiftly and indiscriminately. Ultimately, this also saved them, allowing them to escape from the Upper Realms.But as was often the case, things didn't go as planned. Candace, accompanied by the other demons, stepped in and slaughtered all the immortals. He truly felt like he had wronged them!"Say something!" Wilda's voice grew increasingly agitated. "You are cruel to your own blood and lacking in compassion toward the people."How can someone so unjust and unkind have the nerve to say they are not wrong? You keep saying that just as a way to comfort yourself. You might be able to fool others, but you can't fool yourself. You're wro