A natural chill emanated from Joe when he spoke.The chill made Gemma feel as if her body was instantly encased in ice, making him seem even more unfamiliar to her.She asked instinctively, "But why?"Seeing that she wasn't approaching him proactively, Joe withdrew a bit. He understood that there were many things in life that couldn't be rushed, and moderation was key to achieving the desired effect.He said with a hint of depth, "It's simple. The Cosby family can only have one person at the helm, and that person can only be me... Joe Cosby!"Although he was sent by Garth, the Clan Master of the Dragon Protector Clan, if he could successfully seize everything from Remus, he might not only replace him but also become the true Master of the Cosby family.By then, he would stand at the pinnacle of global power.Gemma didn't know how to respond for a moment.She looked back at Joe intently.If he really could become the head of the Cosby family, perhaps it wouldn't be bad to follo
Jean said anxiously, "I wasn't able to reach Remus at all. Everyone, please get up."Kylie walked over, struggling to say, "Jean, maybe you should try again. I'll be here...!"From just a glance, Jean could sense that Kylie's resolve was nearing a breaking point.She gave a heavy nod before turning to head back into the Imperial Villa.Yet, she had barely taken two steps when a sound echoed from above."Jean, Kylie!" A voice came from the hillside.They looked over and saw Joe running toward them with a face full of anxiety, and Gemma was following behind him.Joe approached, his voice thick with concern as he asked, "I've caught wind of the situation. How did this happen? Who's orchestrating this?"That was the question on everyone's minds.Jean and Kylie yearned for the answer as well.The gravity of the situation suggested involvement by a power so formidable that perhaps fewer than ten entities worldwide could enact such a scheme.Clearly, it was not the work of a nation
Joe initiated his calls, and the results were surprising.Within ten minutes, a cascade of phone notifications filled the air."The mysterious funds have ceased their attack?""Capital is flowing in to salvage our stock?""Are we, and all our familial legacies, truly safe?"The reactions ranged from stunned to jubilant, a stark contrast to the despair that had cloaked them moments before.In fact, they had been desperately seeking help, having little hope even after seeing Joe solve Kylie's problem.After all, Kylie held a special status as Remus' partner—a beacon that many aimed to align with for favor.The others didn't possess such leverage.Unexpectedly, Joe's intervention actually worked.As call after call confirmed the turnaround, Kylie and Jean shared looks of growing astonishment, their expressions echoing Gemma's earlier disbelief.Joe's capabilities astounded them.What kind of connections did he truly have?Finishing his last call, Joe caught the amazed stares.
Kylie and Jean were left speechless by Joe's explanation as there was simply no way to refute it.Gemma secretly showed a hint of disdain toward them.Then, pretending to be helping them by voicing their doubts, she asked, "Then why did you rely on Remus' influence for the opening ceremony before? Why didn't you invite your friends?"This question made everyone shudder. That was the question. Why hadn't his friends shown up at the opening ceremony?Joe shook his head with a bitter smile."As the saying goes, 'Brothers aren't simply close; brothers are knit together.' I... just didn't want to steal my brother's spotlight. He is the true Master of the Cosby family, with talents and strength that are unparalleled. "As his brother, I am willing to be a gentle breeze, pushing him to greater heights! Besides, my connections are my trump card. If it weren't for today's crisis interfering with Kylie and Jean, I probably would never have revealed them. Now that I have, it's all to safe
Remus had entered the secluded Monington Sacred Land with Wilda.Bartholomew and the other cultivators followed them in.As for Emerson, he also came along but was being carried as he was still unconscious."Is this the Monington Sacred Land? It's like a paradise on earth!""Monington Sacred Land, I've finally arrived..." "It feels like a dream, almost unreal!"Everyone exclaimed in amazement, unable to contain their emotions.Remus was captivated as he gazed upon the expansive plains, the weaving rivers, and the verdant trees. The beauty of this place was beyond imagination. Yet, what truly astonished him was the volcano at the plain's heart.Its base was ringed with lush greenery, its slopes adorned with dark rocks, and its peak capped with pristine snow. That single volcano appeared to embody all four seasons, and it was majestic, breathtaking, timeless, and enigmatic.Wilda spoke with a serene tone, "Welcome to the Monington Sacred Land, your home for the years ahead. The
The mood of the crowd eased a bit, but there was not the same excitement as before.After all, only one out of the seven immortals of Monington Sacred Land was a sacred land disciple, and the chances of obtaining immortality was too slim. Their hope of becoming immortals was not set in stone, just a possibility that might be fulfilled."Let's go!" Without further explanation, Wilda led everyone forward.Soon, they arrived at the foot of Mt. Sacred. Just like when Glinda entered the sacred land, a large group of people came bustling over. "Master Hewitt!" They greeted her respectfully. Although Wilda wasn't a Master yet, the fact that the Saint Master had assigned her the task of overseeing the examination spoke volumes. Calling her a Master was not an overstatement.However, Wilda didn't look at them.She turned and instructed, "Take them to their temporary accommodations.""Alright!" Morris and the others nodded respectfully.Wilda's demeanor softened noticeably as she ad
They were using the same old trick. Their approach was exactly the same as when Glinda entered the Sacred Land. The only difference was that Morris had initiated it before, and this time it was them.They all looked at Remus with a playful expression.Although Wilda favored him and he might be extraordinary, the master they followed was not Wilda, so they had nothing to fear.Besides, he was just a mere peak Golden Stage cultivator.Remus couldn't help but frown. He maintained politeness toward them, yet they took it as an opportunity to push the boundaries.However, he refrained from displaying immediate irritation, instead choosing to reply with a composed demeanor, "Very well, I'm keen to know more about you all.""It's a deal!" The person who spoke quickly sealed the agreement, still holding a grudge for not having been able to torment Glinda. With a new person entering, they didn't want to miss the opportunity.He hurriedly said, "My name is Ted Turner, currently at the m
"I wonder if Glinda has chosen her Master. If not, she must be in one of these residences, right?"Remus strolled along the path in front of the residences, feeling for Glinda's energy. More precisely, he sought her distinctive scent.The Oblivion Grass had camouflaged her natural fragrance during the sanctuary assessment, but the air now was crisp and unmarred by any peculiar odors, rendering her scent easier to detect.Suddenly, a door opened to the side.A middle-aged cultivator dressed in a cloth robe stepped out, pausing in surprise upon seeing Remus on the path.Frowning, he asked, "Who are you?"Remus was fueled by the excitement of potentially finding Glinda and was unfazed by the man's tone.He performed a respectful fist-and-palm salute and replied, "Greetings, fellow cultivator. My name is Remus Clayton, recently admitted as a sacred land disciple following the assessment. I am in search of my assigned residence."He couldn't mention that he was looking for someone.
Time flew by quickly. In the blink of an eye, it was already evening.Before this, Darsia's citizens were unaware of the immortals descending to their realm. However, by nightfall, it became impossible to hide this fact, as 15 bright stars appeared in the sky.Darsia's citizens had all witnessed the past battle between Remus and the Upper Realms, so the current scene felt both familiar and not to them.The familiarity came from the unusual phenomena in the sky that night. The unfamiliarity came from the fact that there were no other unusual signs apart from these 15 stars, making it much smaller in scale compared to that night.Among these 15 stars, 13 of them were white and evenly distributed across various locations in Darsia. Another was gold, hovering directly above Centuria, while the last one was only faintly visible.The gold star was a Golden Immortal leading the 13 white stars, who were Celestial Immortals. And the last one was a heavenly official.The Golden Immortal an
If they didn't surrender, the people of Darsia would face casualties in the tens of millions.Of course, the most important thing was that no matter how hard the Mortal Realm tried or resisted, it could not even land a finger on the Upper Realms. If they were to fight, the outcome wouldn't just be one-sided—they would lose by a landslide.None of them could bring themselves to say it, but they knew the responsibility for doing this unpleasant task fell on them.The sound of sobbing rang out in the conference room again.Kaiser glanced around at the women, fully aware that no one felt more aggrieved than they did. However, there was nothing he could do. Despite being the president, he was powerless.Still, he had to ask, "Do any of you disagree?"None of them responded. They had countless things to say, but they all boiled down to the fact that they were simply not strong enough. If there were even the slightest chance of victory, they would resist without hesitation.Unfortunate
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