The Entangled Beginning of Karma

At this moment, high in the pitch-black night sky, a speck of light moved through the darkness like a star, flickering faintly yet growing increasingly distinct.

When this strange phenomenon appeared in the sky, everyone on the mountains was stunned.

"L-Lord Emperor! It looks like it's going to land where the Divine Tree is!"

Behind Emperor, a warrior said in a trembling voice.

Hearing this, Emperor's expression changed slightly.

The Divine Tree was the object of their faith. If it were truly damaged by some visitor from beyond the heavens, it would undoubtedly be a calamity for this world!

Just as he hesitated over what to do, Aizen, who was high in the air, had already set off toward the Divine Tree surrounded by enormous mountains.

Seeing this, Emperor's expression turned urgent. He quickly stretched out a hand and shouted to stop him.

"Hey, Aizen, don't rashly approach the Divine Tree!"

However, Aizen paid no heed to his words and continued moving toward the Divine Tree on his own.

Emperor's expression tightened. After hesitating briefly, he hurriedly said to the warriors beside him, "Get on your horses, all of you. We need to hurry to the Divine Tree as well!"

Hearing this, the warriors' expressions changed slightly. One of them spoke up.

"But, Lord Emperor, if we rashly approach the Divine Tree... I'm afraid..."

Before he could finish, Emperor raised a hand and cut him off. His face grave, he said softly, "I can't just stand by and watch that man go there to die. Besides, I need to see exactly what is going to fall where the Divine Tree stands!"

After saying that, he turned his horse around and charged straight down the mountainside.

The warriors behind him had no choice but to hurry after him.

"Whoosh—"

The cold