Remus' words struck the 300 dark path cultivators below like a thunderbolt, igniting their fury into a roaring inferno.He implied that they were mere nutrients supporting his growth. They had diligently followed the dark path, reaching the peak of the Golden Stage and even advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage. However, the entirety of their spirit energy was being absorbed by him alone.The cultivators of Ironpeak Island were equally astounded. Not only was the revelation of Remus' connection to dark path cultivation shocking, but the incredible resilience of his body, capable of absorbing such immense torrents of spirit energy, left them utterly bewildered.The Red Demon, his face contorted with rage, let out a howl that echoed with desperation. "He's bluffing because he's on the brink of collapse! Don't falter! Don't believe that he can absorb all of our spirit energy! That's impossible!"His face became anger, disbelief, and defiance."Yes, don't listen to him!""He's just try
The dark path cultivators initiated their assault without a trace of hesitation, just as they had done previously.Even if they could tear Remus apart 1000 times, it wouldn't make up for the massive amount of spiritual energy they had wasted.Remus, struggling to breathe, could no longer keep himself standing.A minute ticked by."How is this happening?" the early-stage Nascent Soul dark path cultivators began to collapse, their aggravation palpable.They observed Remus, evidently on the verge of defeating him, yet they couldn't comprehend why they had depleted their spirit energy before him.In the blink of an eye, nearly 50 early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators fell from the sky.Remus' cough grew more severe, almost incessant.The Red Demon grew more and more frantic, pondering how much longer this would last."We ... we've been tricked!""He's been baiting us!"It was then the turn of the mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators to fall, with about 30 succumbing to their fate.
Remus' principle was simple — never show mercy to an enemy. Just as the dark path cultivators, when in a position of advantage, would never allow their foes a chance of survival, this was the principle of equivalence. As soon as his words were spoken, all the dark path cultivators had a face of terror. Realizing their escape was futile due to their severely depleted spirit energy, which made even staying afloat difficult, let alone fleeing.Husan and the cultivators were ready to strike when the Red Demon, who had previously been toppled into the sea, unexpectedly resurfaced.He glared at Remus with a ferocious expression as he spoke, "I really regret not killing you directly just now. If I had made my move earlier, how could I have allowed you, a mere Training Stage cultivator, to swagger and give orders in front of me!""Unfortunately, regret won't rewrite the past," Remus replied indifferently.Red Demon, clenching his fists and gritting his teeth, said, "Yes, regret won't r
Husan coldly stated, "He doesn't want to cultivate with you!"Remus was terrified by Husan's move and couldn't utter a word.Upon witnessing the scene, the independent cultivators of Ironpeak Island cast aside any lingering hesitation.The dark path cultivators, though appearing pitiable now, had shown no mercy in their vile actions in the past. There was no need for compassion in dealing with them.For a moment, cries of agony and screams resounded across Ironpeak Island.All the dark path cultivators were eradicated in under a minute, and peace was restored to Ironpeak Island.…In the aftermath, all eyes, including Husan's, turned toward Remus, brimming with curiosity and unspoken questions.Remus landed on the island and smiled. "I know you have many questions. Ask away, I shall withhold nothing.""Are you a dark path cultivator?" someone immediately asked.It was a matter of great significance, for dark path cultivators were universally condemned.Remus' response was me
Upon hearing Husan's words, Remus stopped and turned to look into her deep blue eyes that seemed filled with boundless tenderness.Despite her strength as a peak Nascent Soul cultivator, Husan's shy blush betrayed her maiden's heart."For sure!" Remus uttered firmly, taking the initiative to hold her hand. "There will be plenty of opportunities for you to discover them in the future." He couldn't bring her along this time, but he intended to return.Husan's mask fell away, revealing her stunning beauty. Together, they stepped into the secret chamber, hand in hand.Inside, they were surprised to find the floor covered with ankle-deep water."Could this be water made from spirit energy?" Remus wondered, noticing the water's clarity.Husan scooped up some water and it quickly absorbed into her skin. "It's spirit energy, and very pure at that," she said excitedly.Remus' gaze swept over the chamber, his eyes sharp with scrutiny. The walls, encrusted with rugged rocks, suggested
"Hadn't he left? Why has he returned?""What's he back for?""Could it be he's here for revenge?"People were buzzing with speculation. The Schneider family, who were filled with fear in their hearts, didn't even raise their heads.Ana and Eva entered the square, their faces displaying a mix of emotions, and their eyes locked onto Remus as he drew closer."Master Walter, Mr. Cunningham," voices tentatively called out from the crowd, breaking the tense silence.Garth and Philbert also made their way over.Garth's face turned grim as he pondered, "Why has this guy returned?"His heart twisted like a knife, especially upon seeing Ruby's fiery presence.Suddenly, Garth commanded indifferently, "It's time for you to take action!"His words sliced through the air, casting a hush over the crowd, who understood the directive wasn't for them.After a tense ten seconds of silence, Garth's voice erupted again, now laced with anger, "I am speaking to you, I said, take action!"However,
The news of 17 nations amassing their forces had quickly spread throughout Darsia, stirring a wave of unease among the people."Have you heard? Our borders are encircled by troops from 17 nations. War seems imminent!""Rumor has it that they've mobilized their entire military might for a massive attack. The reinforcements keep pouring in!""A million soldiers were assembled, maybe more ... But why? What's driving this massive assembly?"The citizens of Darsia were unaware of the specific reasons for this looming conflict. To them, the massing of troops at the border signaled a potential war.The upper echelons of Darsia, however, were acutely aware of the underlying reasons and were deeply concerned. The aggressive stance of the 17 nations was a clear sign of impending conflict.Setting aside the issue of Remus' resistance, they knew that a single unrelated misstep from Darsia could plunge the entire nation into warfare, igniting battles on every front.…Inside Imperial Villa,
Remus sat cross-legged on Ruby, soaring in the fenced sky, his eyes tightly closed, absorbing spirit energy.After another night on Ironpeak Island, he had now reached the late stage of the Golden Stage.He needed to seize the time to improve, whether in martial arts or in cultivating immortality, as time was of the essence.He needed to find a way to ensure that Garth would confess to his crimes within three months. Additionally, the situation wasn't solely about securing Garth's confession, rather it also involved safeguarding Ana and Eva."Chirp!" Ruby suddenly chirped, stopping motionless in mid-air."What's wrong?" Remus inquired, opening his eyes which had gained a depth akin to the ocean's mysteries."Chirp!" Ruby emitted again, tinged with a hint of anxiety.After a moment of thought, Remus asked, "Are you saying there's danger ahead?"A beast's perception was naturally sharper than that of humans, not to mention Ruby after she had been reborn from the flames."Chirp!"
Kaiser couldn't help but sigh when he saw them.This was his first time seeing them since Remus died. Judging by the state they were in, it seemed they hadn't finished mourning Remus.It makes sense. After all, he was their fiancé, as well as the greatest hero from ancient times to now. How could they easily move on from that?The ten women took their seats and turned to look at Kaiser.Gabriela said slowly, "Mr. President, you should consider dyeing your hair."At this point, his hair was completely white.Kaiser waved his hand and managed a smile. "In the past, I had to maintain Darsia's image, so I couldn't have any gray hair. Now that things are like this, there's no point in worrying about it. It's good to just let things be."Even with a head full of black hair, it could not change the impact caused by Remus' death, so there was no point in making a fuss about it.Kaiser paused and said, "I invited you all here today to discuss an important matter. Just this morning, the
The energy in the Underworld was currently in high demand, and the supply couldn't keep up. It was essential to reclaim the Pathic Energies to ensure the energy would continue to be released, and no one could stand in their way.Roman simply said, "I'm not asking what you would do if it was taken from you. I'm asking if there's a possibility it could be taken."The ghost kings couldn't help but look at him. If it were possible...Roman didn't give them much time to think and continued, "Let me put it another way. Even if Remus shows up, would anyone believe it was the Celestial Sovereign who saved him? Would the Celestial Sovereign admit that he was the one who rescued him?"Everyone, have you ever considered that the Celestial Sovereign has never publicly acknowledged that Remus carries his bloodline? If he suddenly denies it and claims that it was the Underworld that saved him, how should we respond?"The other fice sucked in a sharp breath.Paul was frustrated again. "Does he
Roman did not respond immediately and instead thought deeply about it with a serious expression.At this point, what happened to Remus no longer mattered. In fact, it might be better to say Roman would love to see Remus hurry off to fight the Upper Realms.But the issue was that people in the Upper Realms didn't know that Remus was still alive. What would they do if they saw him appear again? Would it affect Roman?It was like what the ghost kings initially thought—within the Three Realms, the only ones who could save Remus were Roman and Francis.Once Remus was exposed, Francis would naturally deny being the one who saved him, leaving Roman as the only one who could have done so. By then, he would become the target of everyone's criticism.So, before figuring out how to handle the aftermath, there was no way he could let Francis find out about this."Your Majesty?" Noticing Roman was hesitant to speak, the ghost kings couldn't help but urge him for a response.Roman took a deep
Remus didn't want to admit it, but he had to—here, he felt like he was immobile while the world around him was in constant motion.In other words, he had no control over what was happening and could only passively accept everything the world presented to him, without any right to refuse. The simplest metaphor was being forced to watch a movie while you were tied to a chair.Remus was feeling frantic again. It seemed he was truly trapped with no way out."Is Limbo really like this?" He felt powerless over the current situation. In his current state, he couldn't affect the Mortal Realm or the Underworld and was simply stuck here. If this wasn't Limbo, then what was?It was like how when a person died, it was not necessarily a complete disappearance. It could also be understood as being separated from friends and family, no longer able to meet, forever existing in different realms. Wasn't it the same case right now?Remus slowly descended into the forest, coming to a stop without any
Remus was shocked, staring blankly at the scene.Under normal circumstances, after reliving his life once, he should have just faded away. That was how it usually was for ordinary people. So, why hadn't he disappeared, and why were the scenes starting to repeat?As expected, after Remus snapped out of it, he heard voices coming from the mountaintop. It was once again the scene of Tyson holding a ruler, disciplining a sobbing Remus."Why... Why is this happening?" Remus muttered to himself, growing more and more shocked. "Is this what the so-called Limbo looks like, or did something go wrong?"For a moment, he didn't know whether to feel happy or worried. Naturally, he was happy because he still existed, but he was also worried because the current situation felt too unfamiliar.Remus remained calm and continued to look ahead. The scene shifted to the front of the prison, then to Kylie calling off their engagement, and then to various moments shared with the other women from his pas
"No!" Remus roared, feeling a bit panicked.According to human processes, after reliving one's memories, the spirits would depart the body as a farewell to the Mortal Realm, and the physical body would begin to decay and turn to dust.If that was the case, wouldn't he fade away into nothingness after revisiting all his memories as a specter?"No, no!" Remus started shouting, trying to stop it, because this was the final act of his specter. Once this moment passed, he would completely vanish into nothingness, and he was doing everything he could to prevent that.Unfortunately, the situation in front of him wouldn't change just because he willed it to. The result would be the same as from the start, continuing to unfold bit by bit."Candace Nightingale!" Remus shouted once again. Seeing Candace nearly being squashed by the Pathic Energies, he couldn't help but wish he could lend a hand in it. If she had been killed then, he wouldn't be filled with such regret now.The scene was sti
When Remus saw this, he suddenly started laughing.This scene was from when he first arrived at the prison. He was indeed nervous and worried outside the gate. After all, it was his first time coming down from the mountains and entering the outside world, especially since Tyson said this was the most dangerous place in the world.Because of that, he was extremely cautious when going in, afraid of getting beaten up. It was also here that he parted ways with Tyson, and he hadn't seen him since then.Remus looked at Tyson, wanting to take a closer look at him, but the scene changed once again.It was three years later, when Kylie came to break off their engagement. Adorned in luxurious designer brands, she arrogantly said, "We belong to different worlds. Give me the marriage contract!"If it weren't for the fact that she was a girl, Remus would have definitely given her a rough time. Why bother putting up an act?The scene shifted again. This time, he was at the Bowen family's luxur
Remus stared straight ahead for a moment, then began frantically looking around. All he saw was a dense forest surrounding him. There was no sign of Tyson anywhere.What terrified him even more was that when he looked down right after that, he discovered he had no body or spectral form.Remus quickly raised his hand, wanting to touch his arm, attempting to see if he was simply concealed. However, he unexpectedly couldn't feel his arm! It was as if he only had a pair of eyes to observe the world, and no one else could even see these eyes."How did this happen? What is this place?" Remus was completely panicked.Why did he see a scene from over 20 years ago? Did he travel back in time? Or was this scene simply playing itself back to him? Where exactly was he?The sound of a slap interrupted his train of thought.Remus sharply turned to look, and to his surprise, he could see the top of the mountain along the path.At the summit was a small thatched house, and in front of it sat a
Unfortunately, the problems kept coming one after another.Grant said, "That's a good idea, but how can Remus return to the Mortal Realm or even reach the Upper Realms? He's currently a specter and isn't able to go there!"The other four ghost kings froze. The favorable outcome made them overlook the necessary process. Remus couldn't reach the Upper Realms, which meant the fight between him and Francis couldn't happen.They all turned to look at Roman.Roman frowned deeply. There was actually a way to help Remus return to the Mortal Realm. Remus would have been able to think of it too, but he just couldn't see what was right under his nose.There was a term called "Soul Return". Remus could find a recently deceased body and enter it, allowing him to return to the Mortal Realm.But Roman's statement about not being able to help Remus return to the Mortal Realm wasn't a lie, because no resurrected body could ever match the strength of Remus' original form.Even if his specter poss