The Almighty Dragon General

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.

While Xanthakos’ demise was admissible, James’ ultimate objective was to take control of the Xanthakos Sect.

Timing, then, became pivotal —when to facilitate Xanthakos’ demise and assume command of the sect was a matter of strategic calculation.

Suddenly, Harper breached the void with her trident, triggering a resounding boom that caused the Gate of Mystery to convulse violently.

Instantly, beyond the hole created by her trident, an unending torrent of infernal flames erupted as though poised to consume everything in their path.

Confronting the fiery deluge, Morgott, Yianni, and Lesia swiftly coordinate to create a barrier in defense.

was swiftly incinerated to ashes by the relentless

formidable heat,”

Yianni hurriedly fled, but Harper, the instigator of the disturbance, remained in the void, seemingly unfazed by

the ensuing moment, the flames engulfed her,

was astonished by

them with remarkable speed until she reached the

her slender hands toward the gaping void, and the flames she

feat, she casually tore her skirt and banded

she dusted her hands and returned to

smiled charmingly and said, “While they cower before the

fire is likely unfamiliar to

explanation.” Harper responded, “Without us, they would be trapped in here

Quintus got involved.” “Quentyn, Quintus?" James

brandished her trident and explained, ''These two elders are formidable figures

bit eccentric in taste, character, morality, and interests.” James was at a

chosen to support Xanthakos despite his unsightliness, even treating him like a

than Xanthakos?” "Ever heard

felt uneasy with Harper's ambiguous demeanor and quickly edged away

“They’re independent from the

entities of the Haleth Realm’s first batch of living beings .” “However, the Waitara Path and

authority of the

normal deities.” James squinted and asked, “So they’re Xanthakos’ backbone?” Harper affirmed,

the flames from