“Looks like I’ll have to pin my hopes on that little girl,” Elsa muttered to herself. Despite the Saint Martial Sect’s success in establishing their faction, she saw it as a potential advantage.
She recalled that Godslayer’s other force, Gates City, had also triggered a faction mission.
Now that he’d tasted success, he was bound to continue building more factions.
All she could do now was hope that Tracy could reach the tenth level of the Godpath technique before then.
When that happened, Elsa was confident she could not only kill Godslayer but also destroy the Land of Death.
…
In the Abyss.
John and Sini soon arrived at the cliff where Tony and Ben were meditating in seclusion.
Rumble…
The ground trembled as the cliff parted on its own before John could speak. Two figures shot out.
It was Tony and Ben.
“Kid, you didn’t come to chat this soon, did you?” Ben asked with a grin. His attention quickly shifted to Sini, and his expression changed to one of surprise, laced with a hint of hostility. “Such a high affinity for dark energy! Are you from the demon race?”
Sini, startled, quickly hid behind John and shook her head.
John, slightly displeased, said, “Senior, this is my wife, Sini. Can you really sense her dark affinity?”
“Not from the demon race?” Ben gave him a skeptical look, then glanced back at Sini, the hostility not entirely gone as he muttered to himself, “That’s strange.”
Tony, also surprised by Sini’s dark affinity, didn’t linger on it and instead turned to John. “So, what do you need our help with?”
John nodded and explained, “I’ve sensed the presence of the Jade Heart Lotus. It’s in the hands of the Orcs. However, they’ve already established a faction, and they have tier-nine powerhouses. I might need your assistance.”
“The Orcs?” Ben’s brow furrowed, his expression turning angry. “Those lowly creatures- how dare they steal a Beast Clan treasure?”
He then looked at John and said firmly, “Don’t worry. With the two of us, the Orcs don’t stand a chance.”
Tony nodded in agreement. “Just summon us when the time comes.”
John had control over the Abyss and could summon Tony and Ben whenever he needed.
“Thank you both,” John said gratefully.
With these two tier-nine powerhouses on his side, he felt much more confident.
“There’s one more thing.” John glanced at Sini and asked, “Would it be possible for Sini to train here in the Abyss?”
Since he couldn’t stay in the Abyss for long, leaving Sini under the protection of Tony and Ben would ensure her safety.
“Of course,” Tony agreed with a nod.
Ben, however, eyed Sini once more, his eyes narrowing as he asked, “Kid, are you sure this girl isn’t from the demon race?”
“Is there something wrong?” John asked, puzzled. He knew Ben’s abilities were extraordinary, even capable of seeing through John’s secret as a reincarnator. Could there be something unusual about Sini that he hadn’t noticed?
Ben focused for a moment before confirming, “I’m sure she’s from the demon race, but there’s no trace of demon race energy on her. She probably wasn’t raised among them.”
John was taken aback and asked, “Sini, could you really be from the demon race?”
Sini shook her head firmly. “That’s impossible. I’m an orphan. I was adopted by the Griffin Family when I was young. How could I be from the demon race?”
She felt defensive, shooting an angry glare at Ben, clearly upset by his claim. Tony interrupted, trying to ease the tension. “Alright, maybe you’re mistaken.”
“Maybe,” Ben muttered as he stroked his beard, letting the matter go for now.
“If there’s nothing else, seniors, I’ll take my leave,” John said, preparing to depart. He glanced at sini.
After a brief hesitation, Sini added, “Once we’ve dealt with the Orcs, and if there’s nothing else pressing, I’ll come back here to train.”
“Alright,” John agreed. With a wave of his hand, he opened a spatial rift, and the two of them stepped through, leaving the Abyss.
Tony and Ben watched them disappear, but neither returned to their meditative state.
As the rift closed and the Abyss grew silent once again.
Tony turned to Ben and asked, “Old Wu, are you really sure that girl is from the demon race?”
Ben shot him a glare, his expression sour. “Do you doubt my abilities?”
“Of course not,” Tony replied quickly, knowing full well how exceptional Ben’s prophetic abilities were, even though his combat strength wasn’t remarkable.
Frowning in thought, Tony mused, “I recall there was once a highly gifted princess of the demon race…”
Ben nodded knowingly. “You’ve figured it out?”
“That can’t be,” Tony said in disbelief. “The human world these people come from only recently connected to the world of Gods. How could the demon race’s princess end up in the human world?”
Ben replied, “Don’t forget, the demon race was once on par with the gods. If it weren’t for the mysterious forces aiding the gods, there’s no way they could’ve defeated the demon race. And with the power of Demon Gods like Michelle and Kamal, breaking open a spatial rift to send their princess to another dimension wouldn’t be impossible.”
“But why Earth? Humans there are the weakest race,” Tony said, still puzzled. In his view, if the demon race wanted to protect their princess, they would have sent her to a far more
powerful world.
“Weak?” Ben shook his head, his expression growing serious. “Tony, do you know what I sensed the first time I met that kid? The Power of Reincarnation. He’s a reincarnator who’s returned from the future.”
“That’s impossible!” Tony exclaimed in disbelief. “Breaking through reincarnation—that’s the kind of power only a main god or even the Creator would have. How could that kid possibly be a main god?”
Ben said, “I never claimed he’s a main god, nor that he broke through the cycle of reincarnation himself. Someone else helped him, allowing him to return to this world.”
“This!” Tony’s face paled as realization dawned on him. His voice trembled slightly, “Reversing fate itself! That means…”
“Don’t speak of it!” Ben quickly interrupted, making a silencing gesture.
Tony nodded in understanding but still looked confused. “But… hadn’t they all disappeared?” “Disappeared?” Ben gave a bitter smile. “Gods are supposed to be undying and immortal, and these beings far surpass gods. Do you really think that when the god race and demon race joined forces with a powerful mysterious force, they truly managed to eradicate them
completely?”
Tony took a deep breath, his tone solemn. “So, they’ve come back for revenge. The only question is, is that kid a pawn in their game?”
Ben replied, “We’re all pawns in the games of the powerful. Most of us are disposable, sacrificed for their plans. But this kid… he might be a crucial piece.”
“Let’s hope the Beast Clan has made the right choice this time…” Tony sighed, and the two
said no more on the matter.
…
In the world of Gods.
John returned to Saint Martial Sect.
A crowd had gathered and was still waiting, eager for news.
Black Turtle hurried over as soon as he saw John and Sini. Noticing there were only the two of them, he breathed a sigh of relief and asked, “Kid, how did it go? Did the two elders agree to
help?”
He was somewhat fearful of Tony, given that he had failed to protect the Beast Clan and even lost one of its treasures.
John nodded. “Prepare yourselves. We’ll take action tonight.”
He had learned the exact location of the Orcs’ faction. It wasn’t far from Saint Martial Sect,
nestled deep in the Eternal Forest. He planned to launch a surprise attack under the cover of
darkness.
The group discussed the plan’s finer details.
For this operation, John decided not to bring any players from Saint Martial Sect or Flame
City.
The Orcs were formidable, and only the elves, the Beast Clan, and Ada’s Undying Legion would be up to the task.
Of course, Sini, Ritchie, and Armstrong insisted on coming along to witness the battle firsthand, and John didn’t refuse.
Under the cover of night, John flew swiftly through the dense forest, his sword carrying him effortlessly. He moved alone.
While the others had been sent into the Land of Death, ready to be summoned at any moment
for a surprise attack on the Orcs.
…
In the distance, the flicker of torchlight illuminated a vast city nestled in the dark forest.
The Fallen City of the Orcs.
“Hmm, players?” John slowed his flight as he noticed movement in the forest below players.
These players had joined the Orcs’ faction.
In the world of Gods, new factions had begun recruiting human players, including the Dark
City of the Dark Humans and the Land of Corruption of the Orcs. However, their entry
requirements were extremely high.
Only the most elite players could join these two powerful factions.
John chose not to engage them, worried that any action might alert the Orcs.
Whoosh…
A figure passed silently overhead.
“Hey, did you see that?” one of the players asked, sensing something in the sky and looking
up in confusion.
“It was probably just some powerful flying beast. Don’t worry about it. Let’s focus on leveling
up. Once we hit tier five, we’ll be able to join the Orcs’ inner circle,” their leader said, as they continued to fight, working together to take down a tier-four berserk tree monster.
Even though these players had joined the Orcs’ faction, they were only outer disciples with
limited access to resources.
To gain more, they needed to reach tier five and join the faction’s core.
…
Meanwhile, John silently arrived at the outskirts of the Orcs’ Fallen City.
The towering walls were illuminated by torches, with Orc patrols clearly visible.
Deep in the Eternal Forest, this city was frequently attacked by beasts, and the Orcs maintained constant vigilance around the clock.
“The Jade Heart Lotus is definitely here,” John whispered to himself, holding the glowing remnant soul that reacted strongly to the presence of the lotus.
This was the fragment of Ben’s remnant soul.
He could sense clearly that the Jade Heart Lotus was somewhere within the city. Focusing his mind, John communicated with the Land of Death and began summoning his
forces.
Buzz!
A spatial ripple disturbed the air, and a group of powerful figures descended silently, each maintaining perfect quiet.
“Husband, there are three tier-nine powerhouses here!” Sara appeared beside John, her
senses sharp as she whispered a warning.
“Three? Can Tony and Ben handle that?” John felt uneasy. He had assumed there would be at
most one tier-nine in this city, given the Orcs’ general weakness, but three? It made him doubt their chances.