Apotheosis

Naturally, Abdul didn't want Zen to be too generous. According to the rules of the Land of Sword Grief, if one gained something on the Other Shore, part of the harvest was to be handed over to the Oneness Sky Palace's stronghold as a reserve, after all.

But Zen cast a cold glare at Abdul and sneered, "The Land of Sword Grief? I wonder what its disciples were doing when the Ghost Scorpion came."

There was no denying it—the warriors of the Land of Sword Grief were mostly cowards, hiding in the Source World, never daring to even enter the Other Shore.

"While all of you went into hiding, the Ear Mouse race tried to persuade the Ghost Scorpion not to make a move against me. Once I killed him, it was the Ear Mice, once again, that took the initiative to head underground. Don't you think it's only reasonable to share the harvest with them?" Zen sharply asked in return.

The Ear Mice were filled with gratitude upon hearing Zen's defense.

Although they didn't manage to stop the Ghost Scorpion, Zen was clearly grateful for their effort.

It was all Abdul could do to clench his jaw and grit his teeth. "Well… speaking of which, Princess Elvinia has also offered her help. She's a member of our Oneness Sky Palace, so…"

As the daughter of Eastern Emperor Taiyi, Elvinia had a share of responsibilities in such matters.

But she blatantly ignored Abdul's insistence.

After taking her time to bite into a berry and savor the fruit, she looked indifferent as she said, "All the credit goes to Zen. I didn't do anything."

Out of excuses, Abdul finally retreated and bowed his head.

On the other side, the Ear Mouse race handled the matters in the underground world of the northern part of the city. Just as they finished up, two other creatures, one tall and one short, entered the hall. The tall one happened to be the leader of the Giants, Raul, while the short one, Clyde, led the Guide Weasel race.

This time, it was under the order of these two leaders that the two major races joined hands and destroyed the Dark Bear race.

Not only had they dealt with members of the Dark Bear race in the City Guard House, but the entire base of the race in the south was also completely wiped out.

In terms of strength, the Dark Bear race was inferior to the long-standing Giant race and Guide Weasel race. It was the head of the Dark Bear race that had managed to make rapid progress as an individual, suppressing the two older races and taking control of the City Guard House.

As the two leaders gave their introductions politely, Abdul hid his shock. Even th

dares to come, it would be for the best. Please rest assured, Masters, before I leave Stage Fourteen, I will wipe out the entire Star Falcon race."

The moment Zen entered the Desire World, the Bearing race, the Sun Crow race, and the other races fought hard to suppress him—he wasn't going to let them off so easily.

"If you head for the Sky Water City, you can be sure that the Guide Weasel race will help you as much as we can!"

"The Giant race would all be at your service as well!"

If Zen attacked the Sky Water City and took control of it, both races would benefit greatly.

Over the next few days, the resources left by the Dark Bear race and the Ghost Scorpion were continuously sent to the City Guard House.

Abdul wanted to help Zen put them away because he believed he was responsible for all the resources in the Land of Sword Grief on Stage Fourteen. But Zen readily refused him, handing the important task to Chaim instead.

Meanwhile, in the depth of the Phoenix Palace…

Lady Flamine was resting by the side of Eastern Emperor Taiyi, in front of whom a soul jade slip was floating.

Once he read the information on the slip, he felt torn between laughing and crying.

"Your Majesty… what is recorded on the soul jade slip? Why are you so upset?" asked Lady Flamine curiously.

Taking the slip from the air and handing it to her, the emperor smiled, "Have a look for yourself. You'll know why."

Furrowing her brows, Flamine examined the slip and began immersing herself in the information written on it.

A few moments later, Flamine's eyes lit up. She smiled helplessly, just as Eastern Emperor Taiyi did. "So, Zen and Elvinia managed to occupy the Myriad Spirits City so easily?"