“Let’s refrain from discussing the past for now,” Harper said, surveying the individuals present before settling her gaze on Morgott and Hankin. “Who might these two unsightly figures be?”At the mention of 'unsightly,' Morgott’s face darkened.Hankin, on the other hand, remained speechless. “That unsightly figure over there happens to be Morgott, whom you once held in high regard for,” Lesia chimed mischievously. Remember your admiration for him? Now’s your chance to fulfill those desires.”Upon hearing this, excitement flashed across Morgott’s face as he looked at Harper.However, Harper shook her head disdainfully. “So that’s what he looks like? That’s quite disappointing. He lacks any semblance of handsomeness. Not even comparable with my sweetheart,” Harper remarked, eliciting a transition in Morgott’s emotions from anticipation to fury.“Damn it! How dare you insult me? I am your senior! Have you no sense of decorum?” Morgott erupted.Harper retorted sharply. “Shut up. I ca
Yianni quickly approached James and whispered, “Even if you can win, don’t provoke her.”Confronted by Harper’s evil grin, James could not shake his apprehension. Apart from his wife, he deemed other beautiful women untrustworthy.After concluding this, James shrugged at Harper. “Whether you’re Harper or Sophie, as long as traces of Sophie’s kindness remain, I’ll acknowledge you as a friend.”Harper pouted, “You’ve changed, my dear. You’ve become ruthless, and…”“Enough,” James waved his hand to cut her off. He turned to Yianni and Lesia, then said, “Henceforth, she’s your responsibility. I can’t afford to get involved in her drama.”James transformed into a light beam and ascended upon the lotus.Harper looked at the others and said, “Ha! Quite fiery, isn’t he? Am I really that intimidating?”Morgott, Hankin, Yianni, and Lesia dispersed promptly, leaving Harper bewildered.In the Forty-Ninth Heaven, within the Qadeer Temple, as the Wuia Integration Gathering drew near, powerho
Quintus suddenly directed his gaze at another elderly man with red hair and asked, “What’s your take, Quentyn?”Twirling his beard, the red-haired elder known as Quentyn pondered for a while. Then, he asked, “Is the mortal’s Chosen One?”Xanthakos hastily clasped Quentyn’s hand and exclaimed, Quentyn, your insight is remarkable, this…”Quentyn abruptly interrupted, saying gravely, “Are you incapable of dealing with him? If so, then this young man treads a dangerous path between darkness and righteousness.”Xanthakos narrowed his eyes and snorted disdainfully, “He’s a man driven by profit, ruthless, and cunning. Yet, he cares deeply for his wife. To gain control over him, it’s necessary to gain control of his weakness.”Quentyn inquired with keen interest, “And where is his weakness?”Xanthakos met his gaze and replied, “I have her. However, it’s a card a plan to keep and play only in dire circumstances. While trying to eliminate him as a threat, my aim is still to win him over an
“Thank you, my dear friends. With this, whatever he does in the Gate of Mystery will not affect us.”Quintus and Quentyn exchanged glances. Then, they descended gracefully to the ground, emanating a resplendent purple-gold glow.Quentyn suddenly requested, “We’d like to meet him, Xanthakos.”Xanthakos was taken aback and hurriedly remarked, “I’m afraid that will not be ideal. The Yin governor isn’t just James’ weakness, but also mine.”Quentyn and Quintus were struck with shock. “Have you taken her as your own?”Xanthakos nearly fainted at their question.“What kind of person do you think of me? I meant she’s the representative of the Wyrmscale Source and can act on behalf of the Divine Marius.Quetyn and Quintus frowned, clearly aware of the significance of the Wyrmscale Scoure.Xanthakos took a deep breath and stated, “Should you really want to meet him, please don’t provoke him. I may be able to withstand James’ fury, but not his wife.”Quentyn looked at Quintus and said sm
James emphasized, “It's crucial to grasp one thing. Regardless of whether Xanthakos commands the Gate of Mystery or not, his Primordial Spirit resides here. As long as he cannot expel me, then I will pose a threat to him.“So, whether he reigns as the head of the Five Path Emperors, seizes control of the Forty-Ninth Heaven, or even commands the Wuia Temple and the Path Designation Bead, he remains bound to my will.”Lesia glanced at the others and said, “Then there’s no need for us to leave…”"No, leaving is imperative,” James interjected, narrowing his gaze. “Only through your efforts will the Forty-Ninth Heaven maintain equilibrium. We need the three forces to merge into one.”“How do we achieve this unity?” Yianni questioned, furrowing his brow.James replied, “Xanthakos may perish, but the Qadeer Sect must survive. In essence, Xanthakos must be replaced, but the Qadeer Sect must persist.”Though complex, all present, being astute, comprehended the essence of James’ words.Wh
The flames blazed fiercely, and the temperature soared. Amid this vast, hazy, and scorching scene, James stood proudly with one hand behind his back, allowing countless fireballs and flames to pass by. His handsome face remained calm and did not even flicker.Beside him, Harper held an ice shield and wielded her massive light trident, which looked both amusing and endearing.After a while, James casually reached out and captured a passing fire snake. It writhed violently in his grasp, hissing in resistance.“Is this the so-called hidden emperor’s flame?”James narrowed his eyes slightly.“Yeap!” Harper sighed and observed the surroundings. “Look at this formation. Quentyn and Quintus used the hidden emperor's flame to create such a massive barrier around the Gate of Mystery to prevent our escape.”James smiled indifferently at the struggling fire snake in his hand. “They think this will stop us?”Harper warned, “Don’t underestimate the hidden emperor's flame. It’s more potent than
Harper chuckled, “You’re quite responsible. I like cute guys like you.”James transformed into a Sword Light and appeared before Quintus and Quentyn. He stood with his hands behind his back, and his aura matched that of the two hidden emperors.Quintus laughed as he looked at James, “You have an exceptional aura and a sharp gaze. You are indescribably noble. Truly worthy of being the only Chosen One from the mortals.”Quentyn also stroked his beard and smiled approvingly at James.James responded calmly, “You two are hidden emperors that don’t need my flattery. Since you’re here for Xanthachos, I’m assuming it’s a fight you want? Do you two want to team up against me, or do this individually?”Quentyn and Quintus exchanged glances and then burst into laughter.James narrowed his eyes slightly, clearly displeased. He despised those who pretended to be mighty and generous. They were going to fight anyway, so there was no need for such formalities. Otherwise, it would be embarrassin
Harper shouted, “Be careful, James. That’s one of their strongest Supernatural Powers.”As her warning echoed, James neither dodged nor flinched. Instead, he waved his hand to summon a shiny bell. Faced with the attacks, he advanced and suddenly struck the bell with his palm.Instantly, the bell emitted a vast purple-gold light, absorbing the ice dragons and Sword Lights.Quintus and Quentyn were stunned by the bell’s power.“Warm up is over. It’s my turn now,” James declared, then threw the bell into the void and sat cross-legged in the void.The next moment, gray clouds spread throughout the area and lighting flashed from above. The bell multiplied until there were ten thousand of them. Their loud chimes echoed, and a dreamy light permeated the void.The rampant flames, fire snakes, fireballs, and flints stopped attacking as if entranced.Shortly after, a divine lotus bloomed beneath James, engulfing the shocked Quintus and Quentyn. Then, it expanded over the entire formation.