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.

to ashes by the relentless cascade of flames before it could even fully

heat,” Lesia

Yianni hurriedly fled, but Harper, the instigator of the disturbance, remained in the

the ensuing moment, the flames engulfed her, only for

was astonished by

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

toward the gaping void, and the flames she had just devoured were

tore her skirt and banded the

hands and returned

“While they cower before the flames, we

unfamiliar to you, right?” James responded with

Harper responded, “Without us,

“Quentyn, Quintus?" James

elders are formidable figures

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

“Yet, they’ve chosen to support Xanthakos despite his unsightliness,

Path Emperors.” James asked, ‘So, they’re more powerful than Xanthakos?” "Ever

and quickly edged away as he

elaborated, “They’re independent from the Supreme

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

achievements and are under the authority of the Forty-Ninth Heaven

so much stronger than normal deities.” James squinted and asked, “So they’re Xanthakos’ backbone?”

from earlier were so