The sky was engulfed in darkness... until the abyss ignited some flames on its wings to illuminate the scene clearly. A deep darkness covered the place, and silence ensued, a deadly silence. There was nothing but darkness, and darkness reigned supreme... until Mazino sensed something.
...
Amidst this darkness, no signs of life could be found. Confusion appeared on Mazino's face. He thought that the High Monk was also dead. But this person wanted him alive, specifically, for he had not yet atoned for his sins. Ha-ha-ha-ha... Damn it...
He rose from his seat to see what was happening, but in that moment, the darkness receded, and the giant army of the Buddhist faction emerged...
From the outside, it appeared as though nothing had happened to them. But their eyes were completely black. They all knelt down in unison before Yami, who was nonchalantly eating the meat.
Then Mazino spoke, "Where is the monk... What happened to him?"
"I know you want to torture him... so leave this task to me. After all, light and darkness are enemies... I know how to deal with him. I will leave him a surprise on the ninth floor of the Tower of Darkness... So train hard to reach him before it's too late. Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha..."
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Damn it, it seems like I only meet lunatics... These kings are still very mysterious to me at the moment.
Mazino's thoughts were engulfed...
What if they turn against me... What if there is betrayal in the future... I don't even know the extent of their power...
With a single skill, he turned 10 million powerful monks of various levels into mere dolls in this place...
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And the High Monk was at Level 9 in the realm of tranquility...
Above the realm of profound formation comes the realm of profound manifestation.
I will soon break through to that realm.
And above it is the realm of tranquility... the pinnacle of that realm.
Only the leaders of the six alliances, along with the leaders of the major demons and the tribal leaders in the monster world, have reached that realm.
After that comes the apprentice...
I still have two realms ahead of me to reach there...
But it seems like I found a way to expedite the process...
The laws... If I can conquer the Tower of Darkness, I believe I will ask Yami to show me the law of darkness...
If I can make progress in it, my training will accelerate greatly.
And I believe there is something special between me and this element of darkness...
...
Even I awakened it without a spiritual core...
I feel a strong connection between me and this darkness. In the end, we are two sides of the same coin...
I must be extremely cautious of these kings. I don't even trust the system itself. Simply put, I believe that no one will help you without expecting something in return.
A simple example lies in human nature itself. Before engaging in sexual intercourse, each party assists the other in removing their clothes. However, after the act is done, you will find each person dressing themselves. The purpose of this example is to illustrate a law that applies to all beings, and it's something I strongly believe in.
"No one will assist you unless they want something from you. So what do these kings and this system want from me?"
I simply don't believe that in a world governed by power, these kings are stronger than me and yet they obey my orders. This is something I have never understood.
I am currently too weak to contemplate all these matters. I will exploit them for now until I acquire sufficient power, and then the truth will become clear on its own.
"Gather all the resources within the faction. Leave no grain of rice behind."
I gave the order to the Immortal Army, and they immediately executed it. I turned to Borus.
"You love killing. Kill whatever remains of this faction. Leave no one alive. Also, go to the other cities. They have currently lost all their fighting strength."
Despite my contemplation of many issues, there was no change in my demeanor or actions. My experience on the ground has greatly shaped my personality.
I immediately returned to the domain and headed straight to the Tower of Darkness.
I must first penetrate into the world of Deep Manifestation.
"He deserves to be the heir chosen by the system."
Yami spoke to Jaha, who was still sipping some wine.
"I told you, he will be perfect. He doesn't possess the same weaknesses as his predecessors. This person is extremely dangerous. I'm amazed at how the world would have turned out if he had been born in that era." A nostalgic look appeared in his eyes as he gazed at the sky.
"Ahahaha, I believe he would have surpassed his predecessors. Who knows, since we all share the same goal, he could have become the leader. We would have achieved it long ago."
"It seems that you will soon lose your title. He is the only one deserving of the title of King of Darkness. He is extremely cautious, completely devoid of trust. I wonder what happened to him to make him this way..."
The two fell silent for a while until Jaha spoke again.
"Did you learn anything about what is happening outside? These magicians are somewhat strange. They don't belong to the same faction."
"There is a great battle taking place outside. Two major factions have started a war for control of this world's center. If they take it, we will be in trouble."
Jaha's face became lost in thought. He had to find the best solution to get out of this situation. Being trapped in a war between two factions is not a good situation, especially since they are currently weak.
"Well, inform him of the situation and let's wait for his decision. After all, he is highly intelligent. Let's see how he exploits the situation."