Apotheosis

The Oneness Sky Palace was among the most massive, well-equipped, and powerful of the orthodox human forces.

The branches of the Oneness Sky Palace varied in strength. Some were incredibly strong, with warriors that were considered living legends by their peers. Some branches, however, were much weaker in comparison.

The Sword Light Palace was perhaps the weakest of the branches of the Oneness Sky Palace.

In contrast, over the past years some of the branches had developed so quickly that they had become at least as powerful as the Oneness Sky Palace itself. One such branch was the Origin Mountain.

The Oneness Sky Palace was located on Bulk Mountain, which was right next to Origin Mountain. It was said that Origin Mountain used to be the highest natural structure in the region, rising higher than Bulk Mountain; and in fact, it rose so high that it virtually blocked the sky and prevented sunlight from entering the Oneness Sky Palace. This aggravated the Eastern Emperor Taiyi, who leveled off Origin Mountain so that its height was reduced by 350, 000 feet. It was in the period after the leveling that Origin Mountain began to grow in strength and reputation.

Winchell Lin was one of the most notable and outstanding warriors of Origin Mountain.

Laura frowned, deep in thought, as memories from hundreds of years ago became clearer in her head. Finally she spoke. "I remember now. Winchell Lin isn't a Oneness Guard."

As soon as Elgin and the other disciples of Sword Light Palace heard what Laura said, they were immediately disappointed, especially Elgin. He felt that the Sword Light Palace had lost all hope, and he said in an eccentric tone, "He is not even a Oneness Guard. I bet he won't be able to make it here within five years, let alone five days. When he does arrive, our flesh and bones will have turned into ashes by then. I'd rather not ask for his help!"

Beldene laughed, "A person whom even Master Laura knows can't be a nobody."

Laura raised her eyebrows at Elgin. She turned to Zen and said, "Winchell Lin is not a Oneness Guard, because he is not from the main branch of the Oneness Sky Palace. Besides, with his strength, how could he possibly be a Oneness Guard?"

"You mean, he's not powerful enough?" asked Ingram.

Like Elgin, he looked disappointed. After all, even Ingram stood a chance of becoming a Oneness Guard if he worked hard enough. If Winchell Lin was weaker than him, then how could they count on him for any help?

"That's not what I mean at all. As a matter of fact, Winchell Li

e waited, feeling torn between hope that Winchell was coming, fear that he had changed his mind, and torment at their predicament.

Zen had given them hope, but it was fragile. They were very restless.

The fighting seemed to have ended. More and more members of the Black Armor race had arrived. Apart from Reynald, Ibrahim of the Black Armor race was also in the place.

With each day that passed, the umbrella hanging over their heads became dimmer and dimmer.

The umbrella was still able to withstand the attacks from the Black Armor race, but both sides knew that the power of the Latent Theurgy wouldn't last much longer.

Reynald sneered at Laura. "I thought your precious Latent Theurgy could protect you for a decent amount of time. At least ten days. But it looks like you'll be dead by tomorrow."

Laura ignored him. She wore a look of complete indifference, refusing to respond to any of Reynald's taunts.

"This human girl is very beautiful, isn't she, Reynald? Maybe we shouldn't kill her immediately once the Latent Theurgy is destroyed," Ibrahim said suggestively.

Reynald licked his lips. "Good idea! We'll do just that."

Laura maintained her indifferent demeanor. The only sign that she had heard was the faintest trace of a flush on her pale cheeks.

She had already decided that once the Latent Theurgy fell, she would not choose to live and make herself vulnerable to the suffering promised by the Black Armor race. Even if she had to pay the price of burning the Other Shore Token.

At that moment, a member of the Black Armor race appeared via Grand Teleportation. He spoke to Ibrahim in their strange language, apparently giving him a report of some kind.