(Ethan POV)
As Aria continued narrating the story, Ethan's emotions began to intensify, morphing into a simmering anger. In this multiverse, survival was indeed reserved for the fittest, but the information Cara presented through a report further fueled his ire.
"Dear Ethan, there are malevolent forces plotting to end your existence within this Empire," Cara relayed.
"Hmm, why?" Ethan inquired, his tone reflecting a perplexed confusion.
Cara enumerated the reasons:
[The intense admiration for Mei Hua in the Empire had cultivated a faction of devoted fans who perceived Ethan as a threat to their idol.
The nobility and upper echelons of the Empire harbored plans to exploit Mei Hua's abilities for their own dominance.
Ancestral figures, bound by ancient contracts with the Royal Court, were seeking Mei Hua's acquisition.]
"How did they become aware of her true nature when the Token is safeguarding her?" Ethan questioned in a deadly tone.
"Dear Ethan, upon Mei Hua's partial awakening and the restoration of her memory, she emitted the chaotic aura of her Physique, which was subsequently detected," Cara explained.
"Heh, these misguided individuals believe they can manipulate anyone at their whim," Ethan remarked, his anger palpable. His wrath, unparalleled in this life, now targeted the Dragon Empire, the Royal Court, and the Angel Race.
Recalling the moment when he, at the age of twelve, confronted an Eternal Lord for mocking him, Ethan acknowledged the consequences were inconsequential to him. With the power to obliterate the entire Primal verse with a mere thought, he harbored a deep-seated anger towards the ancestors who had callously traded his mother's fate.
Though he hadn't lived with his mother in this life, Ethan cherished the memory of her kissing him at birth and expressing regret for being unable to witness his growth. His ire extended to the entity that had manipulated his mother's destiny, but dealing with that entity would have to wait. His immediate plan involved ascending to the upper plane, rapidly increasing his power, and initiating a massacre.
Having meticulously devised his plan, Ethan unleashed his Qi suppression across the entire continent.
(3rd POV)
A resounding voice echoed throughout the Empire, striking fear into all its inhabitants. In the ancestral tomb, those who had not awakened seven years prior due to the chaos Physique now stirred at the majestic resonance.
"Who dares threaten our kingdom?" questioned an old man, his wrinkled face belying the potent energy he exuded.
"This is no ordinary matter, Old Ming. The voice echoed across the entire continent," remarked a scholarly-looking elder.
"Perhaps someone has offended the Holy envoy sent by the Royal Court," suggested another elder.
"No, Old Tang, they have not arrived yet. It's not the time for conjecture. Let us investigate," decided the scholarly elder.
(Mei Hua's POV)
Listening to her mother's account, Mei Hua sensed Ethan's sudden anger, compounded by the spatial waves emanating from his released Qi, destabilizing the entire continent.
[Mei, this is not a mere spatial fluctuation. This reaction... could it be? He possesses the Void Saber.]
'No way! If he intends to harm my parents, I can't even isolate them in my space world. What should I do?'
(3rd POV) Ethan's released spatial Qi wreaked havoc on the castle, drawing the attention of Elders and ancestors.
"Who are you? And why have you invaded our castle?" demanded an arrogant Elder.
In response, Ethan severed the Elder's head, shocking everyone present.
"Didn't you all hear my proclamation to destroy the Dragon Empire?" Ethan declared, regarding them disdainfully.
"You... Who ar—" began a Sky Immortal-level figure before meeting the same fate.
"I have no time for low-level adversaries. Just perish, 'Black Hole,'" Ethan uttered, conjuring a black hole that consumed the Elders and some ancestors present.
[Dear, your comprehension of space law has reached 50%.
You break through to the next cultivation stage, from Dao Sovereign (10th Stage) to Celestial (1st Stage)? Additionally, do you wish for me to awaken your dormant physique?]
'No, I will proceed with my last plan,' Ethan asserted without deep contemplation.
Meanwhile, Mei Hua and Aria remained stunned by the scale of Ethan's actions, as he effortlessly eliminated numerous adversaries in a single move.
In the midst of the chaos, an advanced ship descended from a cracking sky into the castle garden, prompting Mei Hua's father and other ancestors to greet the newcomers, seemingly oblivious to the commotion.
"Hehe, Mei, my dear wife, let me enlighten you about your father and the beloved Empire you hold so dear," Ethan taunted Mei Hua. However, Mei Hua detected a shift in space, granting her access to their conversation.
"Where is your daughter? We've come to take her with us. You should consider yourselves honored due to my presence on this backwater lower plane," declared an arrogant lady with captivating allure.
"Yes, my daughter is in her room. You can take her to the upper plane, but you must fulfill the promises made to us," Mei Xing responded with a greedy smile.
"Hehe, now that my daughter is in your hands, feel free to make her your brother's companion. After all, she is beautiful."
Upon hearing her father's callous words, Mei Hua and her mother Aria were shocked, while Ethan sported a playful smile.