Chapter 36: The Secret
Lord of the City?
Linley’s heart trembled. At the same time, he recalled what Muba had told him back then—
“Linley. The master of this Azure Fire City, one of the five kings, Lord ‘Azure Fire’! Lord Azure Fire is very mysterious, his strength is formidable beyond words, he almost never appears, and it’s impossible to even confirm if he’s in Azure Fire City. The most famous person in Azure Fire City, second only to Lord Azure Fire, is Lord Adkins.”
Linley looked at the Rein beside him.
“He… is Azure Fire, one of the five kings of the Gebados Planar Prison?”
The Gebados Planar Prison had existed for an age so long it was impossible to determine, and the number of Deity-level experts within it was countless. Yet five individuals stood at the very peak, revered as ‘Kings’. To be called a ‘King’ in a planar prison—anyone with a bit of common sense would understand what that meant in terms of strength.
“Adkins. Rise. We’ve already left Gebados. I’m no longer the lord of Azure Fire City, so you don’t need to address me as such.” Rein said with a faint smile.
Adkins stood up respectfully and said, “Yes. But Adkins’ respect for Lord Azure Fire will never change.” Bernice also stood respectfully to the side. The name ‘Azure Fire’ carried an overwhelming awe-inspiring force.
The five kings were simply symbols of invincibility!
“You… you’re Azure Fire?” Bebe stared at Rein in surprise.
“What, don’t I look like it?” Rein raised a red eyebrow and smiled at Bebe.
Bebe stammered, “No, it’s just… I heard from Boss that Azure Fire is one of the five kings of the Gebados Planar Prison. Since he’s so powerful, I thought his subordinates would be Highgods. And… I originally thought Azure Fire was a name.”
“Haha…”
Rein laughed heartily. “Does that mean I, Azure Fire, must have Highgods as subordinates to show my status?”
Adkins smiled respectfully from the side and said, “Lord Azure Fire doesn’t need any subordinates. Even a group of Highgods would be nothing before Lord Azure Fire.” No joke. The five kings of the Gebados Planar Prison—each one had proven their strength through slaughter. Among the five kings, Lord Azure Fire had the shortest cultivation time.
But he was also the most dazzling!
Azure Fire ‘Zacharias & Rein’ rose from the desert lands of the planar prison, winning every battle. Even powerful Highgods had to submit before Lord Azure Fire. To this day, no one had been able to withstand Lord Azure Fire’s attacks.
“Azure Fire is just a title.” Rein said with a faint smile.
Adkins, however, said, “The name ‘Azure Fire’ was earned through countless slaughters, recognized by countless experts throughout Gebados. The battle at Blue River—who in all of Gebados doesn’t know of it?”
Rein just smiled.
Even if Adkins was proud, before Rein, he had to flatter and please him. And this was the truth! Adkins didn’t even dare to have the slightest thought of ‘contention’ before Rein, because Adkins knew clearly—he wasn’t even a match for one move from Azure Fire!
The battle at Blue River established Azure Fire’s name.
It also terrified countless people. Many even believed that Azure Fire was the strongest among the five kings. Of course, this hadn’t been confirmed. After all, the Gebados region was vast, and the five kings were scattered far and wide. They also consciously avoided hostility with each other, since there was no treasure worth a life-or-death struggle.
“This is a true supreme expert!” A sense of admiration for ‘Rein’ rose in Linley’s heart, along with a surge of fervor.
Even Adkins had to be respectful before Rein. To become the pinnacle existence in Gebados…
“Adkins, don’t just stand there. Sit down. Sit next to Linley.” Rein pointed.
With Rein’s order, Adkins didn’t dare disobey. He bowed respectfully and said, “Thank you, Lord Azure Fire.” Then he sat beside Linley and gave him a friendly smile.
Linley could only return the smile.
“Hmph.” Bebe, sitting next to Linley, snorted coldly.
Adkins raised an eyebrow, glanced at Bebe, and immediately smiled. “You must be Bebe.” Bebe just grunted in response. Adkins wasn’t offended and said with a smile, “Bebe, I know you’re a bit unhappy. What happened back then was my people’s fault.”
Linley and Bebe exchanged a surprised look.
“What is it, Adkins?” Rein spoke up.
Adkins smiled and said, “Lord Azure Fire, it’s just a small matter. One of my subordinates, a Demigod named Ogavin, had some enmity with Linley’s friend. Later, Ogavin even invited a few of my Demigod subordinates to go to Linley’s place for revenge. But in the end, it was my people who suffered.”
“Oh?” Rein showed some interest.
Linley and Bebe exchanged another glance.
“Boss, it seems like Adkins is about to apologize?” Bebe communicated with Linley through soul transmission.
“I’m not sure either.” Linley was also puzzled.
Adkins—a Highgod—was about to apologize to him today?
“Bernice, come here.” Adkins said. “Although you lost a divine clone in that battle, it was still started by your side. So, it was your fault. Apologize to Linley and Bebe first.”
Linley and Bebe were stunned.
Bernice actually walked over and said with a full apology, “Mr. Linley, Mr. Bebe, I’m truly sorry for what happened back then.”
“Mr. Bernice, you don’t need to do this. This matter was mainly because of that Ogavin.” Linley said. “Mr. Bernice, you were probably just deceived.” Since the other party was giving him face, Linley naturally returned the courtesy.
Adkins nodded. “Linley, rest assured. I guarantee you here and now that Ogavin will never bother you again.”
Linley couldn’t help but smile inwardly.
It seemed that Olivia no longer needed to hide in that micro-plane secret chamber.
While Adkins and Bernice were paying respects to Azure Fire ‘Rein’ at Bronze Gongs Mountain, far away in the O’Brien Empire, Ogavin, Hambritt, and Getenby were gathered together drinking and chatting. Over the past twenty-plus years, the three of them had grown closer.
Bernice had a special status and wasn’t as close to them.
“That energy fluctuation in the west… only a Highgod could produce something like that.” Getenby rumbled.
“Yeah, but it’s none of our business.” Ogavin laughed. “Since it involves Highgods, we might as well just drink here in peace. How comfortable.”
Hambritt shook his head. “Highgods? They’re powerful. If we ever got a Highgod divine spark, we could become Highgods too. It’s just a pity… who knows when we’ll get one.”
“A Highgod divine spark… I dream of it every day.” Ogavin sighed.
Hambritt suddenly put down his cup, slightly drunk, and said to Ogavin with a grin, “Ogavin, let me tell you a secret!”
“I know what you’re going to say!” Getenby laughed loudly. “Damn secret. Bernice and I already know.”
Hambritt rolled his eyes. “You know, I know, but… Ogavin doesn’t!” This piqued Ogavin’s curiosity. He looked at Hambritt expectantly.
Hambritt smiled slyly. “Ogavin, I’m telling you—Lord Adkins still has a Highgod divine spark in his spatial ring!”
“What?” Ogavin’s heart trembled.
A Highgod divine spark?
Ogavin dreamed of getting one. But right now, he only had a Light-type divine clone.
He didn’t know if that Highgod divine spark was Light attribute.
Getenby also nodded. “There is one. But I’m not sure what attribute. What I do know is—it’s not Lightning, and it’s not Earth.”
“Why are you so sure?” Ogavin asked quickly.
Getenby laughed. “Lord Adkins certainly doesn’t need it himself. You know his relationship with Bernice. If Bernice could use it, Lord Adkins would have given it to him. Bernice originally had two bodies. At Dragonblood Castle, the one destroyed was his Earth divine clone. His current body is his Lightning clone. Since Bernice can’t use it, it’s definitely not Earth or Lightning.”
“Right.” Ogavin nodded slightly.
“Then… can’t you two brothers use that Highgod divine spark either?” Ogavin pressed.
Hambritt sneered. “In Lord Adkins’ eyes, the three of us are far less important than Bernice. We’re just his pawns. How would he waste a Highgod divine spark on us?”
“Thinking about it makes me uncomfortable. Come on, let’s drink.” Getenby urged.
“Drink, drink.” Ogavin raised his cup, but his mind was already scheming…
The wind howled. A silver-haired old man respectfully followed a handsome young man as they flew through the air.
Back at Bronze Gongs Mountain, Adkins had been all smiles, extremely respectful before Azure Fire ‘Rein’, and friendly toward Linley and Bebe. But now, flying away from Bronze Gongs Mountain, Adkins’ brow was furrowed. His heart was full of worry.
“Lord Azure Fire is also hiding in the Yulan continent. Ten to one, it’s for the treasures in the Necropolis of the Gods.”
Thinking about this, Adkins grew restless.
He also desperately wanted the treasures in the Necropolis of the Gods. “Compete with Lord Azure Fire?”
Just thinking about it filled him with helplessness. He knew that before Azure Fire, he didn’t even have the ability to resist.
The King ‘Azure Fire’s’ reputation wasn’t flattery—it was earned through countless slaughters and rivers of blood. There was no need to doubt Azure Fire ‘Rein’s’ strength!
“My lord? Are you planning to give up?” Bernice transmitted mentally.
Adkins took a deep breath and replied mentally, “Give up? Absolutely not!”
Bernice was shocked.
Adkins thought to himself, “At worst, I die. If I succeed, then I might have a chance to overpower Azure Fire. I can’t fight him head-on. Now, there’s only one path left…” Having made up his mind, Adkins’ gaze grew more resolute.
“We’re at the imperial capital.”
Adkins and Bernice immediately dove down and flew directly into the imperial palace.
Back at the palace, the first thing Adkins did was summon Ogavin. At that moment, Ogavin was still drinking with Getenby and Hambritt. Upon receiving Adkins’ summons, he ignored everything else and rushed into the palace as fast as he could.
“My lord.” Ogavin knelt respectfully on one knee.
Adkins turned and looked at him coldly. “Ogavin, there’s something I must warn you about. I know your son was killed, but remember this—from today onward, don’t even think about revenge. And never, ever provoke anyone from Dragonblood Castle again!”
Ogavin was stunned?
Give up revenge?
Although Ogavin had been quiet for over twenty years, that didn’t mean he had given up on revenge. The hatred for his son’s murder was etched deep in his heart.
“Hmph!” Adkins snorted coldly. “What, didn’t you hear clearly?”
Bernice also said solemnly, “Ogavin, this concerns Lord Adkins’ major plans. If your petty matter ruins his plans, then… even death wouldn’t be enough to atone for it.”
Ogavin immediately prostrated himself and said quickly, “Lord Adkins, rest assured. From today onward, I, Ogavin, will never provoke anyone from Dragonblood Castle again. As for revenge, I will never think of it again!” But in his heart, Ogavin was roaring, “Revenge? No, I’ll never give up. I’m just holding back for now. Wait until I get that Highgod divine spark…”
Ogavin burned with an intense desire to obtain the Highgod divine spark!
“Withdraw.” Adkins said coldly.
“Yes.” Ogavin bowed and retreated.