What was given, what was gained

Japan, Scheherazade returned without being punished. Instead, she unexpectedly had a good night's sleep before being summoned by the Supreme Heavenly King.

"Your Majesty, I'm so sorry, I've disappointed you. Please punish me."

Upon meeting, Scheherazade's first action was to kneel and beg. But instead of reprimands and beatings, she was met with a gentle force; the Supreme Heavenly King lifted her up with both hands and said:

"It's nothing. I'm just glad you came back alive, considering Bai Mo was your opponent."

His attitude seemed a bit off, Scheherazade immediately felt something was amiss. A cold glint flashed in the Supreme Heavenly King's eyes, and he waved his hand, after which a pile of Magecraft materials appeared in front of Scheherazade.

"As Heroic Spirit spirit, you still have room to grow. From now on, I will give you most of the magic power and all the magic materials of the Supreme City. This is my compensation to you."

The Supreme Heavenly King held Scheherazade's hand, his eyes filled with sincerity.

Scheherazade was flattered and lowered his head even further, saying, "No, how could I be worthy?"

"If I say you have it, then you have it. You know, I was once Heroic Spirit myself, so in my eyes, only you are my kind, and only you chose to stand by my side. You are incredibly important to me."

Just as he was speaking, the Supreme Heavenly King subtly used his Magnetic Field Power to influence her thoughts, Scheherazade's mind began to waver.

"My confidant, I now feel threatened. Our fates are intertwined. To achieve absolute victory, I need you to do one thing."

Some time later, Scheherazade came to a coastline where several women lay sprawled on the cliff edge. If this scene were painted, it would be called the harem of a tyrant.

Upon seeing Scheherazade approaching, the Giant Shark Heavenly King burst into laughter, "Hahaha, interesting, truly interesting! To survive, you've even offered up your own woman! Damn it, this damn system of yours really knows how to amuse me!"

Outside, the Supreme Heavenly King's veins bulged on his forehead, and his knuckles cracked. Did he have feelings for Scheherazade? It's hard to say he didn't; after all, if he truly had no feelings for her, he wouldn't have given her such a weapon.

Perhaps they were once kindred spirits, or perhaps Scheherazade's posture satisfied his vanity and desires, but whatever the past may have been, now all of that has transformed into anger.

"Feeling angry? That's good. Magnetic Field Power is driven by emotions. Remember how you feel right now. This is what those who lack power must experience: the taste of loss." The system appeared behind him unnoticed and said coldly.

If I possessed unparalleled power, how could this be? How could I be like this! Fearing I couldn't defeat a dying Bai Mo, I was forced to offer my woman to that Giant Shark. I am clearly the master of this world, so why, why am I such a coward?!

"I betrayed the Giant Shark Giant Shark before, so you'll have to handle the negotiations with it. I won't interfere." After leaving these words, the system departed.

Some time later, the Supreme Heavenly King arrived in the Giant Shark's space. The Giant Shark Heavenly King lay naked in the hot spring, surrounded by the virgins he had offered—though they were probably no longer. Upon seeing the Supreme Heavenly King, the women showed none of the fear they had once displayed, which further displeased him.

"Feeling unhappy? That's right, women always cling to strong men. Outside, these bitches fear you, but now they think that after climbing up to me, they don't need to be afraid of you anymore. Kid, do you understand now?"

The Giant Shark looked at the Supreme Heavenly King with a mocking gaze, to which the Supreme Heavenly King could only bow his head like a student and say, "I have learned something."

"Hehehe, so what brings you here? I can indeed grant you your Complete Realm, which should make it impossible for that brat Bai Mo to defeat you."

The Supreme Heavenly King shook his head and said, "Senior, I came here only to give you a promise. Whether or not you grant it is ultimately your decision."

The Giant Shark raised an eyebrow and said, "Heh, you have your own desires now?" With that, it waved its hand, and a force isolated the area.

"That's right, senior. I've thought about it for a long time and finally figured it out. Why should I help him create a Magnetic Field World? It would only make me face more powerful people vying for power with me."

After the Supreme Heavenly King finished speaking, the Giant Shark threw its head back and laughed loudly, "Hahaha, damn it, that's more like it! Before finding Bai Mo, that damn system had looked for many people, but in the end, who was willing to distribute this power?"

Like Bai Wunan, Giant Shark once attempted to seal away everyone's power, concentrating the supreme power of Magnetic Field Rotation solely in his own hands. Unfortunately, this was impossible unless he unified the universe. And in this world, he was already one of only two possessors of this power; why create more opponents for himself?

The Supreme Heavenly King laughed, as if mocking his past self, bound by gratitude and obligation. Such a simple truth, yet he only understood it now; he was hopelessly foolish.

"Then why should I help you? Although that woman served me well, after being betrayed once, I, the Giant Shark, have no intention of helping you."

The Supreme Heavenly King stepped forward and said, "Because I can give you a body, respect, power, status... and most importantly, you were defeated by Bai Mo."

As soon as these words were spoken, two blades of energy appeared beside the Giant Shark Heavenly King, nearly cleaving the Supreme Heavenly King in two at the waist. The Supreme Heavenly King gritted his teeth and said, "No matter what you say, defeat is defeat, and I can wash away this shame for you!"

The Giant Shark lowered its raised hand and said, "Thirty seconds."

"You lost to Bai Mo because you didn't want to bully the weak, while Bai Mo used other powers, making the battle inherently unfair. Now that I have received the power you bestowed upon me, killing him is surely washing away your shame, isn't it?"

The Supreme Heavenly King spoke hastily but precisely, kneeling on the ground, not daring to Cellular Regeneration, his entire being as insignificant as an ant.

"Heh, interesting. But even if I gave you power, you wouldn't be able to do it if you were like this. Go and heal your injuries first. Let me see how much you're willing to sacrifice for power." With a wave of his hand, the Giant Shark brought Scheherazade to the Supreme Heavenly King.

"Take it away."

The Supreme Heavenly King and Scheherazade left. As soon as they left the system space, Scheherazade said, "Supreme King, I was not defiled by him."

"Oh, why is that?" The Supreme Heavenly King asked with interest, without turning around.

"I... I'm so grateful for everything you've done for me. I feel special in your heart. I know you were forced into this situation, so I did everything I could to tell him the story, just like I did for that king."

Scheherazade embraced him from behind and said slowly, "King, I don't want to disappoint you. Tell me, am I satisfactory now?"

"Of course, Scheherazade, you truly satisfy me." The Supreme Heavenly King turned around and lifted Scheherazade's chin, a gesture that made Scheherazade's cheeks flush slightly.

"Now, I wonder if you are willing to do one last thing for me, so that I can fight without any more worries?"

Scheherazade nodded shyly, presumably expecting to shower her with affection. Just as she was about to lift her head to offer a kiss, a hand pierced through her chest, tearing her heart to shreds.

"King..." Scheherazade looked incredulously at the man who had spoken so gently to her. She felt her life rapidly slipping away; death was imminent.

"That day, Bai Ermo's blade wounded my soul, and no matter what, this wound can never be healed. I was once Heroic Spirit, just like you, and I understood then that only another Heroic Spirit could heal this wound and fill the void."

Scheherazade's eyes slowly dimmed, and with her last strength, she said, "So, you've been lying to me all along, giving me those things to further strengthen my Spirit Origin, all for this moment?"

"That's right."

"Heh, I never imagined that I, whom you thought was your beloved, would turn out to be just a beast you kept." Scheherazade's eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at the Supreme Heavenly King. "In the end, the enemy spared my life, but those around me want to kill me... My Lord..."

You absolutely cannot beat that person, absolutely not.

Upon hearing this, the Supreme Heavenly King's massive arm trembled, Scheherazade's body completely disintegrated, and it opened its mouth and nose, absorbing her entirely. As the last trace was absorbed, the Supreme Heavenly King's eyes turned icy, and he coldly said, "Unable to defeat? Then you'll see."

A system voice came from the side. "Looks like you've finally made up your mind? Will the Giant Shark help you?"

"That's not something you should worry about. Once I reach the Complete Realm of the Giant Shark, will I be able to kill Bai Mo?"

The system paused, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied with his attitude, and said, "Having obtained the Complete Realm from the Giant Shark, although it's impossible to acquire it all, you've already reached about 80%. Coupled with the stronger Magnetic Field Power and the Heavenly Martial Killing Way, you will win."

With so many factors combined, what chance does Bai Mo have of winning? His strength and power are stagnant; how can he possibly achieve a breakthrough to the Final Realm?