Unfortunately, a month was all Kaiser had!"The only good thing now is that Remus hasn't been caught yet, so there's still hope. But who knows when he can return?" he murmured to himself again.With that, he headed straight to the office without any delay and immediately summoned Lincoln.He honestly described the situation. "In one month, I will no longer be the president. Soloman will be taking over.""What?" Lincoln jolted upright in his chair, astonished. "H-How is this possible? Why are you stepping down? Could this be the work of the Upper Realms?"Typically, the president held Darsia's fortune, and only the president was aware of this responsibility, which was rarely utilized.But now, since even the Celestial Sovereign had made an appearance in the Mortal Realm, many things were no longer secrets.Plus, Kaiser had always been working seamlessly with Lincoln, so there was little that was kept hidden, and Lincoln was naturally well aware of Darsia's fortune.Kaiser leaned
The second day, Kaiser announced a comprehensive restructuring of Darsia, starting with the consolidation of the ten separate military departments into a unified combat unit.Gabriela Valentine had been appointed as the chief commander, with absolute control. She was granted the authority to make independent decisions without reporting them to the president if necessary.Next was the Dragon Team, who now had expanded responsibilities. Beyond overseeing strange incidents involving Darsia, they were tasked with monitoring all of the citizens.If any corruption or misconduct was detected, whether by nobility or local gentry, they had the authority to act first and report it later. In this group, Miranda remained the leader.Finally, the business landscape had shifted, with control being taken away from Darsia and everything being sold off to private hands. They hadn't explicitly stated who it would go to, but it was clear to anyone paying attention.After all, the strongest business
However, Remus couldn't use the talisman now.It wasn't that he didn't want to die, but rather, he was unsure if the Black Talisman would work in this world. The Emperor of the Underworld could gather souls from the three realms because the realms form an integrated whole despite being separate.This realm was forcefully created by Chaos, so even the Underworld Emperor might not be able to sense Remus' soul. Moreover, as he was trapped in this space, the Nine Mystical Spells were useless."This is a high-stakes gamble. If I use it, and the Underworld Emperor's powers can't reach me, then I will vanish. I won't be able to save Chaos, take care of my family, or repay my parents' kindness. I'll just have to watch everything unfold without being able to do anything."Eventually, Remus let out a long sigh and placed the Black Talisman back into his chest pocket. The reason was simple—everyone involved was too important to him, and he couldn't afford to let any of them face danger.Even
"Shut up!" Seeing Chaos going on and on, the Celestial Immortals on both sides of it released their Heavenly Energy to try to shut him up.Though they were unsure of what Chaos was saying, they just knew that they couldn't let it have its way.But they were too weak to suppress Chaos, so the other eight immortals, who had been hidden, revealed themselves simultaneously. With their Heaven Energy, they worked together to suppress Chaos.At this moment, only a fraction of Chaos' bestial energy remained, and it no longer had the power to fight back against the ten immortals for long. About 30 seconds later, its voice grew quieter until only its mouth was moving silently.But Remus continued reciting the prologue that Chaos could no longer voice out. "The Order of Nine Mysticisms delves into and connects the Energies of the Three Thousand Paths."It is considered the most extraordinary book in the universe. Therefore, within the Order of Nine Mysticisms, knowledge is passed on perpetua
"Chaos really was trying to tell me something!"Remus felt even more agitated as his own thoughts matched exactly with what Chaos was reminding him of.He began to carefully observe the space he was in. It wasn't very large, about ten thousand square feet at the base, narrowing as it went upwards and forming a dome-like top. The shape was why he originally thought he was inside the mountain.The walls were made of strange, smooth black stones that appeared unusually intact, with no ripples or inscriptions, forming a continuous surface."The secret to everything is hidden right here!"Remus' confidence expanded as he began to study the walls diligently. With great patience, he carefully examined every inch of the stone. He wasn't sure how long it took him, but after thoroughly inspecting the dome, he still hadn't found anything."Did I overlook something?"He studied the stone again, but unfortunately, he still didn't find anything."If I can't find the answer, that means there'
Remus carefully examined the dome and slowly looked downward. This time, he observed more meticulously than before. He returned to the ground after a long time."As I thought!" He let out a long breath, a long-absent smile appearing on his face. "If I'm not mistaken, the domain is made by energies."Or rather, it would be more precise to say that by infusing endless energy into a tiny point within this space, this point is stretched open into a whole other dimension!"He meticulously examined the surrounding walls, hoping to spot even the slightest trace of something unusual.Ultimately, he found nothing, but the lack of any disturbance confirmed that the walls were constructed with energy.Within the Three Realms, only something without form and trace wouldn't leave a mark. After all, even a calm water surface would have ripples."The prologue states that When the universe first came to be, it gave rise to the Energies of the Three Thousand Paths. In other words, these energies
"I can use the small domain I created to experiment!"Remus entered the domain he created and started absorbing the spiritual energy within. As he didn't use much energy to create it, it didn't take long for him to absorb it all back. All it took were a few breaths.He discovered that the spiritual energy, which was initially used to blast open this space, was completely absorbed back without any waste, yet the space remained.He looked around, confused, feeling that something was off. The energy used to sustain this space was supposed to be gone, so why was it still there? Could Remus' theory be wrong?Since he couldn't see anything from the inside, he planned to go back outside and observe. But as soon as he turned around, the entrance was gone.It was just complete darkness ahead, almost identical to the domain created by chaos. The walls were incredibly smooth, without the slightest flaw.Remus suddenly felt a bit panicked. He hadn't yet left the Chaos' domain. If he got trap
In the past few days, Gemma had been thinking of ways to save Chaos, too, but the gap in strength between them and the Celestial Immortals was immense.Anyone could see that while these Celestial Immortals were slightly weaker than Remus, the difference wasn't significant. And the presence of two of them seemed even more powerful than Remus'!Never mind Gemma going alone, even all of the top ten divine retreats' people working together wouldn't be able to win against one of the Celestial Immortals.Hearing Gemma's words, Gareth's face turned bright red. He knew he couldn't compete with those Celestial Immortals. But after watching Chaos being trapped for over 20 days, he couldn't take it any longer and felt he had to do something.He gritted out, "Even though we can't defeat them, we… we can ask for help. You are appointed as a fairy by Lord Chaos, and I am appointed as its envoy. If we don't go to save Lord Chaos, then who else will go?""There's someone," Gemma said with a blank
Their voices converged, resounding through the heavens and seemingly piercing through time itself. It left an expression of shock on the faces of the immortals above, who were wreaking havoc.Unfortunately, they wouldn't show any sympathy because of it. In fact, it made them act even more ruthlessly. Their energy became more intense, extending outward and seeming as if it was ready to completely unleash into the air.The winds, floods, and earthquakes became even worse than before. Someone was lifted into the air by the wind. Some were drowning in the flood as waves surged into the city. White spots had appeared on certain people's skins as they froze to death.But even in such circumstances, not a single person fled or pleaded. Instead, all 1.4 billion citizens displayed an extraordinary level of determination and fighting spirit beyond comprehension. Even in the face of death, they could not be shaken in the slightest.Wayne was furious at this scene, feeling as though someone ha
Wayne snapped, "What did you say?"Kaiser suddenly lifted his head and said confidently, "You're wrong. The Upper Realms have been wrong from the very beginning! You've forgotten why Darsia was founded, and you've forgotten that Darsia got to where it is today because of the blood that was shed!"Your greatest mistake is underestimating us. Even as insignificant beings, we still have grand ambitions!""Remus is not just our belief, but he is also the Eternal Pillar in our hearts. In the past, he bravely stood up against the Upper Realms to fight for humanity's rights. Even today, we are determined to follow the path he paved!"Upper Realms, Darsia does not agree to your terms!"After he finished speaking, he and the ten women sat cross-legged in mid-air. Below, the 1.4 billion citizens simultaneously mirrored their actions on the ground with a determined look in their eyes, ready to face death bravely."You... You're asking for it!"Wayne was furious, not expecting things to tur
Suddenly, Wayne's smile vanished. "The Mortal Realm deserves no more chances! Ever since Remus decided to stand against the Upper Realms and you all started to give him your devotion, you don't get a second chance!"That treacherous dog dared to aspire to be a Monarch of Mortals and oppose the Upper Realms. Such arrogance! As his accomplices, you all deserve to be punished and shouldn't expect to retain any power."Starting today, all conditions set by the Upper Realms must be met. Otherwise, the Mortal Realm will be thrown into chaos! People will struggle to survive, famine will spread, and the sun and moon will lose their light! Just do as we tell you to!"Everyone was stunned. Then, the people below all shouted in unison, "You're being too shameless!"Their voices rose higher and higher, shaking the earth.Their respect for Kaiser was because he was the president, but their devotion to Remus was complete and unwavering. Insulting Remus was seen as an attack on their beliefs and
"You're shameless!" Ana and Eva snapped, both furious. At that moment, it seemed like they finally understood the purpose of the Dragon Protector Clan's existence. Being powerless to fight back felt incredibly frustrating and suffocating."He's going too far!" Grant also couldn't help but curse when he saw the scene.After all, Kaiser was the president and represented Darsia's 1.4 billion citizens. How could he possibly be slapped repeatedly? Wayne was straight-up an insignificant being who was behaving irrationally now that he had newfound power!Paul sighed, feeling in his heart that it was really unfair. But what else could the Mortal Realm do but endure the mistreatment?Kaiser felt a burning sensation on his face. The physical pain wasn't a big concern for him as he had prepared himself for the worst, even death. But it wasn't just him who was affected by the slap. This slap was a humiliation to all of Darsia's citizens all at once.However, Kaiser had no means of fighting ba
When Kaiser heard this, he involuntarily trembled, not out of fear but because he was infuriated. It was clear from Wayne's tone that there was a strong sense of disdain, even outright contempt!The ten women also looked angry. The 1.4 billion citizens were silently clenching their fists. The previous grievances hadn't been avenged, and now they were showing off their power again. Did Wayne think he could treat the Mortal Realm however he wanted?Though Kaiser was upset, he couldn't express it. As the president, any impulsive decision would have to be borne by all the citizens, so it was crucial to proceed with caution.He replied, "Mr. Morrow, you should know that forcing something doesn't yield good results. If you try to force the outcome that the Upper Realms desire, it may backfire. Instead, consider easing up a bit, and you might achieve a different, perhaps better, outcome."If they couldn't fight back, they could only try to reach a compromise.However, what no one expecte
"The emperor attacked from the outside, while Candace's attack came from within!"Remus paused once again. This time, he stayed silent for about 10 minutes before looking up at the sky with excitement and exclaiming, "I understand now!"The true sequence of events was like this: Candace did intend to kill me, and I was indeed on the verge of disappearing, but the Pathic Energies' protection prevented me from vanishing.""The truth is exactly what I initially thought. If I compare it to humans, my specter has been severed from my body but hasn't left it. It's more like my specter has been forcibly sealed within my body! That's it!"Although the conclusion reached was the same as initially, the evidence used to support it was completely different. It could be said that he had guessed correctly initially, but now it was confirmed as true!"If in the Mortal Realm, one can be revived if their specter merges with their body. So, right now, I should be able to wake up once I merge with m
All along, Remus had been too focused on himself in these scenes, thinking they were memories.But if that were the case, the moments like Tyson carrying him up the mountain or being disciplined shouldn't have appeared at all, since he was too young to remember them. This resulted in a disjointed feeling between the first two sections and the ones that followed.But when he removed himself from the equation and looked at everything from a third-person perspective, he was surprised by a fact.The scenes he was seeing were all the ones that had influenced his path. Or rather, they were all significant milestones in his life!If Tyson hadn't carried him up the mountain, he wouldn't have had the chance to grow up. He would have just been an ordinary person if Tyson hadn't taught him the Nine Mystical Spells.If he hadn't gone to the prison to hand in the marriage contracts, he would have lived freely. And he wouldn't have been able to get out of prison were it not for Kylie calling of
With a calm and composed demeanor, Kaiser said, "Before I agree to your terms, I represent Darsia in setting forth three conditions. If..."Wayne interrupted immediately, "Do you or Darsia have the authority to negotiate with us? I'm giving you only two choices—agree or disagree!"…At the same time, Remus was still in the forest, or to be more precise, the scene he could see with his eyes was still of the forest. To put it even more precisely, it was the same view he had seen before, repeating over and over again."I can't change it. There's nothing I can do. I'm really stuck here. Whether this place is the so-called Limbo or not, to me, it truly is Limbo."Remus kept repeating the words over and over in a monotone, completely devoid of emotion. He had lost count of how many times it'd been repeated.Tyson's voice rang out again. "You're a child with a tough life as you lost your parents right after you were born. But at the same time, you're also a lucky child."Your father st
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