Standing before the imposing figure, Jayson struggled to muster a friendly expression, resulting in a forced smile that felt more like a grimace."You don't seem too thrilled to see me," Grandmaster Gamma observed, noting Jayson's discomfort.Caught off guard, Jayson laughed nervously, his hands flailing as he tried to mask his true feelings. "Oh, no, of course not! I... I really like you. I mean, love you," he stammered, attempting to recover.Grandmaster Gamma chuckled softly before adopting a more serious expression. "I have a request," he said, his gaze fixed on Jayson. "If the day ever comes when humanity faces annihilation, I ask that you do everything in your power to help our race survive."Jayson was taken aback by the unexpected plea. He didn't consider himself a hero, yet he couldn't bring himself to refuse Grandmaster Gamma's solemn request.Observing the conflicting emotions on Jayson's face, Grandmaster Gamma interjected, "Consider it a request from your father-in-law."

Ella closed her lips in a firm line, contemplating the words of one of her protectors before reaching a decision. With a subtle manipulation of the space around her, she closed the gap between herself and Jayson, enveloping him in a tight embrace from behind and resting her head against his back. "I'm sorry," she murmured softly.Jayson's anger dissipated instantly; no one could resist a beautiful woman seeking forgiveness. For a few moments, the two of them chatted and held hands, lost in their own world. Monkey Lord grumbled in annoyance, "You two should take it easy; no need to make a man like me jealous.""Then find yourself a wife," Jayson retorted, stealing a quick kiss from Ella. She pouted playfully before returning the kiss, and they continued their affectionate display.Monkey Lord covered his eyes; he couldn't bear to watch the couple carry on with such a ridiculous show of romance.As they sought out an inn to grab a meal, they had barely settled in when two men sent by th

Jayson and Monkey Lord found themselves as the most reluctant members of the group to engage in the battle."I'll go if none of you will," declared Ella, resolutely springing out of the window. She unleashed a flurry of attacks upon the demon-like creatures with human structures and animal faces."What are you all waiting for? Join the fight," urged Jayson, turning to Monkey Lord and the two protectors who had always safeguarded Ella.The three of them leaped out of the window and joined the fray. However, Jayson hesitated. He struggled to decide who to transform into; he couldn't take on the form of Monkey Lord, whose strength lay solely in evading danger. Nor could he become the masked man who opposed the human race. Transforming into Ella's grandfather was out of the question, as she was still mourning him, and he didn't want to disregard her emotions.Jayson's eyes sparked with realization as he remembered his ability to transform into Dao Emperor Kun, but he shuddered at the thou

Jayson regarded Monkey with disdain, his sneer dripping with contempt. "You should consider yourself lucky. I'm degrading myself by taking on your form. If it weren't for your expertise in escape and evasion, I wouldn't waste my time on someone as useless as you."The vein on Monkey Lord's forehead bulged as he was taken aback by Jayson's transformation into his likeness and the ruthlessness of his insults.Gritting his teeth, Monkey Lord snapped back, "Kid, with that attitude, you don't resemble the person I've been assisting."As Jayson, now in the guise of Monkey Lord, couldn't be bothered to engage in further argument, he observed that Monkey Lord was thick-skinned; no matter how much he cursed him, it seemed to have no effect.Manipulating the space around him, Jayson, in the form of Monkey Lord, swiftly covered several miles. He couldn't help but be impressed by Monkey Lord's adeptness at fleeing."This old man has an impressive tenacity," jeered Jayson's soul figurine within hi

If Dao Emperor Kun realised that the one he was fighting wasn't Jayson, he would spew blood in rage. Too bad he had self-exploded, making it impossible to exist again.Jayson sighed. He didn't expect Dao Emperor Kun to help him settle the two of them on his behalf. What a charismatic man!"Yi!" Jayson exclaimed as he noticed the masked man still standing, albeit unsteadily, amidst the aftermath of the explosion. Despite surviving, the masked man seemed alarmingly frail.Rushing over to him, Jayson couldn't hide his surprise. "You're still standing? You look like you're barely holding on."Meeting Jayson's gaze, the masked man spoke with a weary voice. "Kid, even if we keep fighting, there won't be a winner."Seeing the masked man's weakened state, Jayson couldn't help but smirk. "Well, if we don't fight, how will we ever find out?"The masked man fell silent, acknowledging that engaging in battle in his current condition would only lead to defeat.With a heavy sigh, he conceded, "I pr