"Master Irving, feel free to use any means at your disposal. If I voluntarily take down the notice, I won't be Master Tanjen anymore!"Remus turned around, preparing to leave Violet Sanctum with Glinda.As he turned around, Oden's spirit energy abruptly burst forth. A formidable pressure swept through the entire area, causing even the air to quiver in its presence.Chase and the others' expressions started to warp strangely. They hastily retreated dozens of steps before finally managing to stop their bodies from trembling.Remus too found himself held down by the oppressive force. Astonishingly, it felt like the skies were pressed down on him, making every breath a laborious effort.Oden calmly stated, "You may think that you can resist me because many people rely on Tanjen Organization. But if I intervene, you won't have any opportunity!"For the first time, Remus felt the overwhelming strength in power. Confronting Oden's innate cultivation, he realized that even at his zenith,
Oden couldn't help but furrow his brow upon hearing Morven's words.Remus was the one who brought the conversation to this point. If he still endured it, it would bring even more shame to the Crimson Valley. However, he couldn't refuse Morven publicly and could only turn to the two elders.The elder mocked, "Master Howell, you have no say in this matter. Imagine if I were to declare in Crimson Valley, 'No entry for Gresun Organization's disciplines and dogs', what would you do? Does a single statement from me settle things for you?"The other elder chimed in, "What's happening here has nothing to do with you. If you can speak, speak. If you can't, we won't treat you as if you're mute. However, if you insist on speaking when you're unable to, I won't hesitate to sew your mouth shut!""You all ..." Morven never expected them to be so blunt, leaving him momentarily red-faced and speechless.He instinctively glanced at Oden. If these two elders weren't showing him an ounce of respect,
The scene once again erupted and the crowd was restless, their reactions even more intense than before.Remus was offering ten times the initial reward. Just being in his presence now yields ten Energy-Replenishing Pills."Twentyfold!" Remus roared again. It wasn't that there were no brave souls, the issue lay in the insufficient attraction of the offered reward. Given the circumstances, Remus had decided to augment it."Thirtyfold!" He continued.Upon hearing this figure, everyone started to tremble with excitement. 30 top-grade Energy-Replenishing Pills would be enough to overpower opponents of the same level dozens of times during a battle. Even if facing someone with a higher cultivation level, they could escape due to the abundance of spirit energy.They even had the opportunity to obtain the rare Spirit Cleansing Pills and Soulforging Pills."Fortyfold!"The expressions of the two elders also shifted. As elders of the second-largest organization in True Life, they were acc
"Well, very well!" Oden's voice sharply rose, infused with intense anger. He declared, "We are Crimson Valley! With a history spanning eight centuries! With nearly a thousand cultivators at the Golden Stage! Twelve at the Nascent Soul Stage! Three acknowledged as saints in True Life!"In terms of overall power, we hold the position of the second-largest organization in True Life. I never envisioned a day when I'd be threatened by a mere alchemist boasting about his connections. So, allow me to reveal to you the true foundation of Crimson Valley!"He turned to the cultivators behind him and asked, "Are there any among you who are willing to join me and become an ally of Crimson Valley?"He was on the verge of losing his temper. Remus was the first person to show such blatant disrespect toward him. Since Remus used pills as a lure to rally people for protection, he decided to leverage his own foundation as bait to turn the people against him.The elder hurriedly turned around and bow
Oden erupted in laughter, standing confidently with his hands behind his back. His eyes dripped with disdain as he jeered, "Cunning brat, what other tactics do you have aside from offering your pills? Originally, I just wanted you to take down the notice and apologize to Crimson Valley. However, given your persistent arrogance, I've now chosen to confront you in your most cherished domain, leaving you completely exposed!"His imposing presence surged as he declared, "If you stand on the side of Crimson Valley today, you will be rewarded with a top-quality Energy-Replenishing Pill!"The hundreds of wandering cultivators were left agape and speechless.Morton, Reese, and the rest of the cultivators on Remus' side found beads of sweat breaking out on their foreheads. With both parties already evenly matched, any new conditions now could be the final straw. This solitary pill would undoubtedly upset the delicate balance of power."Count me in!""I'll join!""Let's do this!"Successi
Everyone was shocked as nobody foresaw Remus to be so assertive at this particular moment.Displaying no inclination for compromise, he was indeed preparing to confront Master Irving and even take on half of True Life."Master Calsberg …" Morven and Reese both attempted to persuade him. If he would humble himself, acknowledge his mistake, and endure a few blows, there was a possibility the matter could be resolved, particularly within the confines of Violet Sanctum."I understand your good intentions, but there's no need to persist. My decision is final!" Remus interjected. He had long observed Earl enjoying the spectacle from the shadows. While Earl refrained from direct interference, Remus was sure that he would step in should the situation escalate to a life-threatening point.Given that both Doug and Earl successfully enticed him back using the spirit stone and inner pill, it's evident that they had a favor to ask. While they haven't revealed the details yet, it's unmistakable
Seeing as Glinda was wearing Violet Sanctum's attire, the crowd exchanged puzzled glances. They all thought that Violet Sanctum was finally taking action to protect Remus."No one can protect the person I want to kill!" Oden's face darkened a few shades. He commanded, "Just do it!""Alright!" The cultivator at the Golden Core peak nodded. He raised his hand and stated, "Master Irving, please provide me with the pills first. Once I have the pills, I'll ensure his head is detached!"He had already decided to kill Remus and immediately make a run for it, so he wanted to ensure he got the pills first.Oden frowned and replied, "There aren't any now. I'll give them to you once the job is done. Don't you trust me? Hurry and get on with it!"These matters should be executed seamlessly. Being abruptly interrupted, Oden felt a sense of irritation.The cultivator hesitated for a moment and said, "I do trust you, and I trust Crimson Valley even more. It's just that the quantity promised by
The crowd hesitated in disbelief at the newly-presented fact. This time, the disclosure carried an even greater measure of astonishment and dread than the previous one, casting an eerie hush over them.While one person could fabricate a lie, when multiple individuals corroborated the same story, its reliability became highly probable.If what they said was true, it signified an earth-shattering event that reverberated throughout the entirety of True Life. Despite prestigious organizations not consistently showing respect to alchemists, the essence of maintaining amicable connections retained its significance. For individual cultivators and smaller organizations, alchemists were figures to be worshiped. The notion that Remus killed over a dozen alchemists and brought Medicine Valley to its knees was beyond everyone's expectations."It can't be, absolutely not!" Oden erupted angrily. Despite being a master at the Nascent Soul Stage, having already crossed the edge of celestial culti
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