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.

the barrier was swiftly incinerated to ashes by the relentless cascade of flames before it

heat,” Lesia

evade!” Morgott and Yianni hurriedly fled, but Harper, the instigator of the disturbance, remained in the void, seemingly unfazed by the rain

moment, the flames engulfed her, only for

was astonished by the

the air, consuming them with remarkable speed until she reached the apex of

toward the gaping void, and the flames she had just

casually tore her skirt and banded the tear in the void as if repairing

dusted her hands and returned to James’

said, “While they cower before

fire is likely unfamiliar to you, right?” James responded with a calm

responded, “Without us, they

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

are formidable

taste, character, morality, and interests.” James was at a loss

chosen to support Xanthakos despite his

Xanthakos?” "Ever heard of hidden emperors?" Harper dodged the question, laying a hand

and quickly edged away as he

elaborated, “They’re independent from the

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

authority of the Forty-Ninth Heaven and the Waitara Path, they

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

from earlier