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.

swiftly incinerated to ashes by the relentless

heat,” Lesia

evade!” Morgott and Yianni hurriedly fled, but Harper, the instigator of the disturbance, remained in

ensuing moment, the flames engulfed her, only for her

was astonished by

the deluge of rapidly falling flames, Harper ascended into the air, consuming them with remarkable speed until she

gaping void, and

accomplished this feat, she casually tore her skirt and banded the tear in the void as

hands and returned

said, “While they cower

of fire is likely unfamiliar to you, right?” James

awaiting your explanation.” Harper responded, “Without us, they would be

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

explained, ''These two elders are formidable figures who ascended

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

“Yet, they’ve chosen to support Xanthakos

Xanthakos?” "Ever heard of hidden emperors?" Harper dodged

demeanor and quickly edged away as he shook his

independent from the

strongest entities of the Haleth Realm’s first batch of living beings .” “However, the Waitara Path and the beings formed from Xyloria Aura

are under the authority of the Forty-Ninth

so much stronger than normal deities.” James squinted and asked, “So

the flames from earlier were so