Alexander knew the consequences of him extracting the God kingdom core from the earth in such a way but he also couldn't be calm knowing his contract beasts hate him. He knew it was barbaric how he had killed then trapped them but with his apathy in his past life he was not in the state of mind to consider the ethics of his conduct. While making it up to them is important in this life he felt that securing their unconditional backing was important too.
'I really have to cut the karma of my past life. Alex would be a good transition. Well that's what my mom always called me but I suppose I can't let everything go'. This went through his mid as he was walking towards the mouth of the cave.
As Alex went through the mouth of the cave a vertical scar went through his forehead which then opened to reveal a shimmering gold eye. The pupil was deep and piercing almost as if holding the secrets of the Cosmos. As he looked around the creater that formed because of him he could read two billowing masses of condensed energy as well as a variable constellation of life signatures.
"One is a Niwan opening Prime Mortal while the other is a Purple opening Prime Mortal." Alex shivered. He had not thought that the disappearing God Kingdom would attract two Prime Mortals let alone that many Grand Masters. Alex felt a twinge of panic as he thought of his ways out at the same time he immediately closed his Primal Eye hoping they did not notice him at the same time suppressing his aura. He looked into his soul palace looking at his soul altar to find that his Spirit Totem had remanifested as a giant on top of it, to it's left was his brother's Spirit Totem it was only a bit smaller than his own. His own Spirit Totem had changed but he only expected the changes in it's appearance not it's cultivation.
"H-how is this possible?!" Alex felt pressure on his Soul Altar which resulted in a dull acing head. He also felt a connection to his brother's Totem which he had only had an inkling before.
"C-calm down Alex, you can examine the changes in your body after." Alex took a deep breath restraining the aura that had almost leaked out. He went with his perception into his Niwan Palace again and tried not to look at his soul altar, he willed his mind to his Contract sphere and contacted Ekyprys.
"You came back quick?" Ekyprys looked even more vibrant than before. She looked almost dreamy, like a creature out of some immortal fairy tale.
"Yeah I didn't expect such a commotion outside. I see the Divine energy has been working well for you." For a moment Alex considered telling her that the people outside where there for the God Kingdom she was now calling home but that felt like he was betraying his own good intentions.
"You are going to ask us to fight so soon without even migrating us to another Palace." Ekyprys looked annoyed and betrayed at the same time. Alex new what she was afraid of. Residing in someone else's soul as a soul body means they have free reign over your free will.
Alex smiled, hoping to ease her anxiety then said slightly awkwardly. "I don't need you to fight I just want to borrow Phantom Two Tails' power. I want to get out of this one without your implicit help."
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"Very well." Ekyprys sighed in a mixture of relief and annoyence. She turned around and came back with a purple two tailed cat that shimmed like a mirage.
"Hello Two Tails." Alex said with a smile. Although his contacts couldn't speak before he could perceive most of their feelings. Two Tails was one of the only ones he didn't kill. He had even taken care of he cubs and after he bonded with her soul. He had been together with her the most and had wanted to see her sooner but after years of staying with Ekyprys made the nature of their relationship stained.
"Alexander!!!" Two Tails shouted with her eyes shining like precious jewels,in purple gold. She jumped into a hug with Alex. He wrapped his arms around her feline form in a tight embrace.
Alex laughed in delight. He was surprised by his long time friend's melodic voice. "It's Alex now. " He said in a laugh.
"And its Cleo to you now." Cleo rolled her eyes at him. After taking a moment to confirm his intent.
"So what do you need me for?" Cleo inquired.
"I need to get out of the forest I am currently in and your powers would work wonders for that." Alex said. His expression serious.
"Okay." That was all Cleo said. Her body glowed with a shadowy light and Alex felt his senses return to his body. His body became wrapped in shadowy light and his black obsidian eyes turned purple gold, his cheeks grew whiskers and his form elongated. His spine bent and claws came out of his fingers.
Feeling the familiar closeness to Cleo, Alex willed his energy into his shadow. His shadow elongated and a moment later Alex was swallowed by it. It felt like he was submerged under water. He navigated the shadow world with experience as he pulled in more of his energy and appeared 10 kilometres from the site. He was gasping for air as he pulled himself out of the shadow of a large Oak. His Cosmic energy was running dry so he sat under it to replenish his reserves.
As Alex was meditating his senses dulled. A kilometre away from him a group of shady looking adventures with a bulky leader were heading in his direction