Void Dimensional Slash

Boom!

At Tamojin Lake, the golden water was now covered by a layer of jade-green light. Vast amounts of Wind Divine Power swirled around the entire area as a black-haired figure floated in midair.

Three years had passed since Ren arrived at Tamojin Lake. He had constantly tried to improve his ultimate move and fuse the Mysteries. His Divine Power had spread throughout the area countless times, forming a unique energy that ordinary gods dared not approach.

"So that's it. I understand now. This is the right direction for fusing the Dimensional Blade."

Ren's eyes snapped open. He had lost count of how many times he'd tried, but this time, delight showed between his brows. A green longsword appeared in his right hand.

Whoosh!

In an instant, Divine Power surged into the green longsword, transforming it into a translucent form. A green glow spread out, and the sword turned illusory, becoming countless sword images. From a distance, it looked as if there were tens of thousands of them.

Sss, sss!

The myriad sword images expanded, then converged into a single point. From afar, they formed a gigantic lotus. At its center, the Dimensional Blade surged, and space instantly shattered. The multicolored Spatial Turbulence churned wildly before settling back into stillness.

"Tens of thousands of dimensions, united as one. I'll call this move the Void Dimensional Slash! It's several times more powerful than the previous move. Now, unless I'm up against a Paragon or someone like Beirut, I won't have to fear an ordinary Asura."

Ren lowered his head and murmured softly, pleased with his improved ultimate move. Ever since arriving in this universe, he had never stopped studying his techniques. He knew better than anyone how much a powerful move could improve one's strength.

Leisjing's Amethyst Blackstone Space, Linley's Inch Earth Foot Heaven, Uterede's World Destruction and Space-Time Chaos, Oufu's Samsara Golden Body and Transcending Samsara—all had provided their users with powerful support. Ren's ultimate move wasn't as formidable as theirs, but it still gave him a powerful trump card against other Asuras.

Ren held the longsword and nodded in satisfaction. In that moment, he had not only perfected his ultimate move but also found a way to continue fusing the Mysteries.

The Dimensional Profound Mystery was one of the nine Wind Law Profound Mysteries, representing material attacks. It was also the foundation of the Wind Law's powerful material attacks. However, it remained independent of the other Mysteries, making it extremely difficult to fuse with them. Until now, Ren hadn't found a way forward.

Today, Ren had figured it out. He would use the Clone Technique, channeling each portion of his Divine Power into a clone and combining the power of Dimension with the other Mysteries through those clones. Then, he would reunite the myriad clones as one—and achieve true Paragonhood.

At that moment, Ren felt the bottleneck that had held him back for twenty million years loosen ever so slightly. He had begun moving toward Paragonhood.

"At this rate, I'll break through and become a true Wind Law Paragon within a hundred years. Only then will I be an utterly invincible powerhouse in the Divine Planes."

Ren slowly raised his right hand. Countless green wind blades appeared out of nowhere, then green currents spread outward from him. Dimensional blades blended into them at random, transforming the surrounding area into a Wind Space domain that kept ordinary gods from entering and disturbing him.

Then Ren descended like a streak of light and sat cross-legged on the ground, beginning to comprehend the Wind Law Profound Mysteries and advance the final fusion.

Meanwhile, fifty years later, at the Four Divine Beasts Clan's temporary palace in Beifei City.

A man in a red robe, with a peculiar gleam in his eyes, walked slowly to the courtyard entrance.

"Emmanuel really knows how to enjoy himself wherever he goes!" Conofier looked at the elegant building and its elaborate carvings, unable to resist grumbling.

With Conofier's experience, he could tell at a glance that this was the most luxurious and comfortable residence in the entire city. It must have cost a fortune. That didn't matter much to someone of his or Emmanuel's standing, but Conofier's tastes were simple. As long as his residence was decent, there was no need to seek out somewhere so lavish.

"Who... Who's there? An Elder?"

The guard at the entrance saw a stranger approaching and began to shout, but his expression froze when he noticed the red robe of a Four Divine Beasts Clan Elder. For a moment, he didn't know what to do.

"Emmanuel's upstairs, right? I'll go see him."

Conofier glanced at the guard without a word and headed straight upstairs.

The guard opened his mouth, about to say that Elder Emmanuel had ordered them not to disturb him, but quickly shut it and swallowed his words.

Emmanuel was reclining in a rocking chair. Several female Highgods in elegant robes stood respectfully nearby, while specially prepared fruits and wine sat on the table. He looked utterly relaxed.

As for Alfred, Emmanuel had sent him off to a room downstairs. He hadn't paid him much attention. He'd simply been enjoying himself in private, buying all kinds of delicacies from the city and hiring people to serve him.

Creak!

The door opened, followed by the sound of soft footsteps. Emmanuel frowned and sat up, about to speak. But when he saw Conofier, he immediately changed his expression.

"You got here quickly, Elder Conofier. Come, try some. The local specialties from Bifu Continent are pretty good."

Conofier's mouth twitched. He sat down beside Emmanuel, feeling a little speechless, and sampled some of the fruit. Then he glanced at the women nearby.

"You can leave for now." Emmanuel chuckled. He could tell that Conofier wasn't in the mood, so he waved the women away.

"Let's talk business first. That Ren should still be in Liang'an Prefecture, right?" Conofier put down the fruit and got straight to the point. He didn't care much for the comforts of life. If he wanted to indulge himself, he could do so now and then on Blood Peak Continent while taking a break from cultivation. There was no need to travel all this way. Right now, he just wanted to finish the mission and return.

"That's right. Ren went straight to Tamojin Lake, where Alfred used to live. I hear he's cultivating there, and making quite a racket, too." When it came to business, Emmanuel didn't waste time. He explained that he had, naturally, arranged for people to keep tabs on Ren over the years.

Of course, Ren hadn't bothered to hide his whereabouts, so it was easy to find out he was at Tamojin Lake. His cultivation sometimes caused quite a stir, and plenty of people in the nearby tribes had seen it. Gathering information hadn't been difficult at all.

"Cultivating? Ren must have some talent to gain insights after fighting an Asura." Conofier raised an eyebrow, his tone tinged with admiration. He himself hadn't gained any new insights in many years. It seemed his cultivation had reached its limit; fighting powerhouses of the same rank could hardly help him grow stronger anymore.

"So what if he's talented? It's only been a few decades. Does he really think he can make another breakthrough? At this level, it's hardly easy to advance." Emmanuel snorted, his tone making it clear that he had nothing but contempt for Ren.

Conofier knew Emmanuel's personality. When he disliked someone, he went out of his way to belittle them. He didn't call him out on it. Ren would be dead soon anyway, so there was no need to say anything in defense of a dead man.

"All right. Let's go!"

Conofier rose slowly to his feet. His stern brows radiated a blade-like aura, and his tone brimmed with confidence in his own strength.