Earlier that day, First Prince Xiang Liu comforted his sisters before they left his room, only to have the man in the dark-covered robe arrive and knelt before him.“My Lord, I’ve failed in acquiring your stones. A mysterious man and woman took the culprit away most disturbingly and unusually.”“Oh? It would seem my brother’s wedding has brought many strange characters. Tell me, what was his talent for you not to be able to complete your task?” The First Prince asked curiously. He had talked to his sisters, and they met with a strange man themselves.“A couple were there talking to him, and suddenly they vanished. I practice the arts of the shadow and can distinguish all skills that deal with speed, but this skill was different. He was there then, not. It’s a fascinating skill to have, my Lord.”“Yes, it would seem the savior to my sister is the same savior for Daniel. We need to be vigilant. He has made his presence known twice, interfering in my plans. First, the saving of my sister
“No, the family is in dire straights right now with the illness of the Patriarch of the Chai family. I’m afraid that our enemies will come and cause trouble during this time, and this was the other reason I came to Empire City was to enlist a Formations Master for this very purpose. Who would have thought I would bump into one and will be my husband.” Xuanlu stated, looking over her cup of wine, almost empty.“Xuanlu, look, I’m flattered that you would have me as your husband, but I’ll leave the Inner World after the wedding. I have many wives waiting for me, and if Claire hadn’t been taken, I would have never entered the Inner World. Do you understand? I do appreciate the thought and kindness, and I’m sure….” Blake was interrupted by the swift movement of Xuanlu lifting her veil above her nose when she kissed him.Not knowing if it was the Elderberry wine or the fact that he was adamant about leaving, she had to do something to prove her feelings were not superficial. Over the time t
The next day, Blake awoke early and washed himself. He had to explain that he would wash himself when the female servants came to prepare his bath and wash him under Xuanlu’s command—donning a white and dark grey-trimmed robe made of silk; Blake looked like a royal when he finished.Xuanlu came to retrieve Blake personally to head over to the Flowing Sword Sect, where the ceremony would occur. When she arrived, knocking on his door, he opened it, and Xuanlu could only stare with one thought. ‘Too handsome.’“I’m ready when you are,” Blake said with a smile, bringing her back from her daze.Empire City was more lively than usual; the preparations of having red lanterns along the streets hung with red streamers as the city celebrated the Second Prince’s wedding. Although the common people of the city couldn’t participate during the wedding the Second Prince and his bride will move through the streets for the people to wish them a long and happy marriage and life.Blake helped Xuanlu ent
“This was?” The Head Master asked.“An illusion that I created. I will save your daughter before the tea ceremony, and she will be by your side, but it will cost you and her.” Blake said.“Benefactor, whatever you request, and it’s within my power, I’ll do it.” The Head Master proclaimed.“We will discuss after the wedding,” Blake replied, and the area returned to the isolated hall.When they returned, most of the guests had arrived. It was unusual that the Head Master disappeared for a time, but he returned and greeted the guests with an apology of importance that had taken him away.Blake returned to Xuanlu’s side, and he smiled kindly to her, making her heart skip a beat.Hana was being tended to by Elsie and Helenor when she heard a male’s voice coming from behind her.“You look beautiful,” Blake said, not thinking, but she did look good to Blake in her wedding dress and her hair in the traditional updo with gold kanzashi ornaments in her hair.Startled, she turned around to see B
Everyone rose and clapped for the loving couple when the final ceremony was completed. No one could tell that this was all an illusion of Blake’s making, except for the Head Master of Floating Sword Sect, but he was brimming with happiness seeing his daughter by his side. She was not married to the Second Prince but was by his side. The wedding couple stood before the Emperor and the Emperess as they rose from their seat.“Now, let’s have a look at my daughter-in-law.” The Emperor stated.Everyone was curious about who the Second Prince had chosen and if it was confirmed that she was a Spirit Sprite from Legends. Who could help a man soar into Godhood in his cultivation.In front of everyone, the Second Prince undid the veil that hid his bride’s face from the beginning of the Wedding Ceremony. Everyone gasped, seeing the woman the Second Prince had chosen. The Emperor smiled greatly while the Emperess showed a bit of disdain. Everyone saw a different woman under the illusion’s influen
Everyone then looked over and saw a man fuming with rage. His attire was that of fine silk and had an emblem of a tiger. His black hair was placed into a man bun, and he was of stout stature. His looks were a bit handsome but with a brutish look.“That’s Wang Mayou. He’s been betrothed to Princess Baihe since birth and is well known; he resides from the Easter Provenance.” One of the guests spoke to another who looked confused then the other smiled and nodded that he understood. Then shook his head like he was confused again.“Wang Mayou is Princess Baihe’s future husband. Wouldn’t you be upset if someone touched your wife?” The guest explained, and the other nodded again, understanding the situation, and frowned at Blake.Emperor Xiang Cheng frowned at Princess Lian for causing trouble at her brother’s wedding.“Let’s see if you can withstand my Tiger Palm.” Wang Mayou said, channeling his qi into his hands. He was of Martial Grand Master and was about to attack Blake when a shout ca
Blake made his way to the Pavilion Stage, and there was Wang Mayou already waiting for his arrival. Blake walked up the stairs to the stage and stood opposite Wang Mayou, waiting for the arrival of the Emperor and Empress to begin the match. When the Emperor and the Empress arrived, they had an indifferent look, and then came the First Prince with the twin Princesses; the Second Prince and his Bride all sat under the Emperor and his wife.“This match has been determined a life and death match; only the victor can choose if the other shall live or perish, so begin.” The Emperor announced.Facing his adversary, Blake looked indifferent towards the man in front of him. There was not an ounce of fear in his eyes, even though the opponent was a realm higher, but only Blake knew this, for no other could tell his cultivation unless he willed it. Wang Mayou sent the first strike. It was his Tiger Palm he wanted to use inside the Wedding Hall.Blake looked at it, not moving. Everyone gasped as
Suddenly, this match became a marital fight to see who would marry the Princesses, making Blake frown. All he wanted was to entice the men to fight with all they had so he could break through. Not marry the princesses.Gun Dan walked up the stage and took a position with Mayou in front of Blake, one of the tiger and the other of the tortoise, a powerful pair if they cooperate. Blake was only concerned that the pressure would still not be enough for his breakthrough. Gun Dan and Mayou then took a fighting stance as Blake only stood there before them, even picking his ear in boredom.Gun Dan, seeing this, threw into a rage and increased his vigor, and his muscles became larger, bulging from his robe. The stage began to crack under the pressure Gun Dan gave.“Now, this is interesting,” Blake said and smiled. He was finally feeling the pressure he needed.Mayou became quicker in his steps, and the distance between them shortened, and suddenly, a sword appeared in his hand, swinging it at
Blake and Gloria looked at one another in surprise, and Blake frowned.“So you’ve been hiding your powers,” Blake said, not showing any shock.“What’s it to you, freak,” Jerold responded with an evil glare.“What’s your plan?” Blake asked. “Capture Olivia, brainwash her to convince her Father not to pursue the bill my Father wants to pass?”Jerold then turned to Blake with a smile.“What a clever boy. Seen right through me, have you? But it’s too late. With Olivia as my girlfriend, her Father has to listen to her, or maybe something nasty will happen to her.” Jerold stated.“Let her go. She is innocent.” Gloria called out and was about to move against Jerold when Olivia moved between them.“Move out of the way, Olivia,” Gloria said.“You will not hurt my boyfriend. What? Jealous that I got a boyfriend now?” Olivia asked, looking at Gloria with an evil look.“Olivia, listen to what you are saying. We have been friends for so long.” Gloria said, trying to get through to Olivia and snap
While the adults were discussing the situation, Blake Jr. and Gloria traveled along the shadows with Blake’s powerful Darkness Law and headed to the isolated room holding Olivia. When they arrived at the door, one could see that there were many runes and symbols on the door protecting it.“When did the church have such an array?” Blake Jr. asked, only to have Gloria shake her head in response.Behind the door lay Olivia, waking up from the chloroform given to her to make her come with the men more easily. When she awoke, her head hurt, and she dizzily swayed when she rose.“Ah, you are awake.” A familiar voice came that made her turn her head too quickly. To see Jerold sitting there patiently.“Ow, Jerold, have we been kidnapped?” Olivia asked, holding her head.“No, not really. My Father wants to meet with your Father to discuss some things, and we are here to wait.” Jerold said, looking like he was excited to be with Olivia.“Jerold, that is kidnapping. Your Father will be in troubl
Blake followed behind with the children, Consuela and Michael, as Reverend Fengway began his speech on what the church did for the community and the city.“The Lord works in mysterious ways.” Reverend Fengway said when they stopped under a rather large cross depicting Jesus’s crucifixion.The room was only lit by dim lighting, and unknown to Reverend Fengway, this was Blake Jr’s chance. Taking Gloria in his arms, he melded into the shadows.“How so?” Asked Blake, looking at Reverend Fengway; he suddenly felt an ominous presence. “Consuela, take the children back to the car.”Before they could move, the room became bright. As bright as the sum when a person began to descend in front of the group.Michael looked on and saw who was arriving, and he sneered in discontent. How could he not recognize the angel arriving? His arch-rival within the dimension Heaven.“Archangel Ezekiel, it’s been a while.” Michael’s voice came before the light dissipated.There before them was a tall man seven
Blake and Michael were on their way to the Ministry of the Church when the revelation that Consuela was with the children was heading there to meet with him.“Damn, I forgot about the children,” Blake muttered to himself.Feeling that they could take care of themselves, he didn’t share Claire’s worry and knew of Consuela’s strength.“Michael, when we get there, watch over the children as well,” Blake said.Michael looked at Blake in the back of the car with surprise.“Your children will be there as well?” Michael asked.He had little time to know the children and didn’t know their powers.“This will be a training lesson for them,” Blake replied and left it like that.‘A training lesson? Who sends their children into a battle as a training lesson?’ Michael thought to himself.Not long after, they arrived at their destination and parked alongside Consuela, who was waiting outside the car with the children inside, anxiously wanting to help. Blake exited the car and met with Consuela.“Yo
When the rest of the children left, only Blake was in his seat, and Miss. Price was behind her desk looking at the work they had submitted for the day. Blake patiently waited while Miss. Price looked over some of the work, then placed the papers down and looked at the youth in front of her sternly.“Blake, Elon.” Miss. Price said rather coldly.“Yes. Miss. Price?” Blake asked.“It’s come to my attention that you are to commence in a fight after school?”“No, Miss. Price.” Blake replied, making her eye twitch that he would lie in front of her so blatantly.“Are you lying? It’s been traveling in the school that Jerold has challenged you behind the gym. Are you denying this?” Miss. Price asked.“No. Miss Price. It’s as it’s been said. Jerold does want to fight behind the gym.” Blake said.“Then why lie and tell me no when I asked you.” Miss Price asked, flustered over the conversation.“I replied to your question about whether I was going to fight. I replied no because I had no intention
Gloria frowned and was about to move to help Blake with her wind powers.“Stop! What are you doing? We are in school.” Blake stopped Gloria.“What? I wanted to help you dust off.” Gloria said, pouting her displeasure at him stopping her.“Not in school. We can’t show our powers so easily. Jerold is already calling us freaks.” Blake said, looking sternly at her.“Hey, what’s the hold-up? I’m hungry.” A voice came behind them, and a young boy with brown hair and almost the same features as Blake arrived, along with another girl with long black hair.“That’s all you ever think of is food, Kyle,” Gloria said. “Blake was bullied again.”“Isn’t that the third time this week?” Lacey asked with a soft voice.“Fourth, if you include what he did in class by tripping Blake when he went to do the math problem,” Olivia stated.“Come on, let’s go and eat,” Blake said as he led the four others into the school cafeteria line.While they were waiting, Olivia inched her way closer to Blake. “Are you co
“I’ll be staying here as well,” Maia said with a gleam in her eye.“I don’t want you to go and do anything foolish.” Blake Prime said.“Don’t worry. I’ll watch her and the rest of the family well.” Blake three stated.“I’ll be returning to the Small World and increase my cultivation. The Syrum Syndicate has finally stabilized, and I can focus on my training.” Dynasty replied.“I can’t leave and need to tend to the baby, but Nancy, you should go into the Small World at least and continue cultivating,” Koran said, looking at Nancy, who had always stayed by her side.“No need. When you give birth, we will continue.” Nancy replied, looking like it didn’t matter whether she needed to cultivate or not.“I will return to the Small World as well.” Kelly Wheaton proclaimed, not giving a reason.“I’ll be following you then as well. I asked for a few days off from the precinct and said I would bring my level up.” Jill said, placing her arm around the youthful girl beside her.Then, all attention
“I’ll speak to Kilgore on this matter,” Jack said, sighing. This would also damage the family’s reputation. Using the Kilgore family and then kicking them out of the family was a great taboo in the Upper Realm. Who would trust such a family?“Talk, talk, talk, just go and kick his sorry ass to the street; I never liked that man, to begin with.” Roseline’s Grandfather stated this with a harumph to emphasize his discontent. “My Roseline was always too good for him.”Roseline sighed in relief. With her Grandfather here, she was surely going to dissolve her marriage to Robertson Kilgore, and then she would be free to pursue Blake with a clear conscience.“Come. Let Grandpa Harold have a look at you.” Grandpa Harold said with a kind smile at his Granddaughter.“Grandpa,” Roseline said, and she arrived before her Grandfather with a girlish smile.“Good, good. You’ve grown in your cultivation, to middle God Lord, not too shy from the peak if I don’t miss my guess.” Grandpa Harold proclaimed
“What? God Lord? Roseline, how could you be God Lord?” Rosleine’s Mother asked, surprised by this fact.“Not only God Lord but middle level. She is only one level under Robertson. How is this possible?” Roseline’s Father asked with suspicion in his eyes. “ Have you been removing the Origin Stones or Crystals without permission?”“Father, what Daughter to you take me as?” Roseline asked, feeling disappointed in her Father. Instead of praising her for her accomplishments, he accused her of stealing. “ You know I’m a Master Formations Master, I utilized an Origin gathering Formation.”Roseline had thought about how to explain her increase to her parents a long time ago when she witnessed Blake creating his Spirit Qi gathering Formation and was able to utilize it here in the Upper Realm. The Gathering Formation had been lost for generations, and no one could directly cultivate the Origin within the Upper Realm.“Impossible. That Formation has been lost for so long. How could you know of s