None of the Prima Universe's warriors dared to emit even the slightest sound as they saw the Flame Imperator's taunt. The man had drained his energy and submitted his soul and body to immense stress, yet he dared to challenge all of them.
Although some of the more hot-blooded wanted to charge forward, every one of the Prima Universe's warriors focused on Zatiel. A side needed a leader in times of war, and it was clear who was theirs.
Zatiel's eyes focused on the Flame Imperator, and although he showed nothing, there was turmoil in his mind and soul. Anyone else would question every aspect of their existence after realizing they were once a single entity with a man that had become a Rank 10 life form.
If it weren't for his True Will at the True Godking level, Zatiel would have a harder time controlling his emotions.
"Don't resist!" Zatiel only spoke those words before his entire body burst with power, and his three eyes began to bleed. Karma threads materialized, connecting him with En, the Champion of Justice and Order, Salomon, and Issac.
The four Extreme Rank 9 life forms felt how those karmic threads reached all the way to the core of their True Souls. Each of them had more than enough power to fight back, but none of them did. Instead, they shut down every single spirit defense.
The Flame Imperator saw all that but did nothing to interfere and waited patiently.
After a few minutes, the four Extreme Rank 9 life forms trembled, and their faces grew pale. The next moment, small blue spheres containing figures with the forms of En, the Champion of Justice and Order, Salomon, and Issac appeared around Zatiel.
"Even if every part of your existence is gone, I can use this to return you to life with at least ninety percent of your previous power in less than ten years."
Shock and awe appeared in the souls of the Prima Universe's warriors when they heard that. Zatiel's abilities defied logic and helped them reduce the dread assaulting their souls.
However, the Neo-Demon Ancestor had not finished. He channeled a monstrous bloodline force into the four using the karma threads.
En, the Champion of Justice, Salomon, and Issac felt the Alpha-Omega Samsara King Bloodline entering their bodies, and awe overwhelmed them. The bloodline force immediately healed the damage of losing a piece of their True Souls, and each of them felt their existence growing stronger.
The Champion of Justice and Order felt the eldritch curse growing weaker, while the World Tree was shocked to realize his wounds healed enough so he could use his full battle power.
Salomona and Issac felt the bloodline force nurturing their souls, moving them closer and closer to the qualitative evolution they needed to become Third Evolution Extreme Rank 9.
However, that power didn't come without a cost, and everybody saw how Zatiel's life force and soul force were growing weaker and weaker.
Ezequiel clenched his fists as he saw Zatiel's condition but did not say a word. They were weaker, so they had to sacrifice more than their opponents.
Zatiel only stopped sending bloodline force to the four when his body resembled a mummified corpse.
"Go. Show that man the power of the Prima Universe."
The World Tree, the Champion of Justice and Order, the Immortal Primarch, and Magus Primarch displayed dignified expressions and bowed toward Zatiel before walking forward.
As they saw the four Extreme Rank 9 advancing, a Titan powerhouse opened his mouth, but before he could speak, Hyperion gave him a sharp glance.
The Rank 9 Titan trembled for a moment, and only then he understood why only four went to face the Flame Imperator. This fight was a test of their universe's power. If they were to send every warrior for a single man, then even if they forced him to run, they would still lose.
En, the Champion of Justice and Order, Salomon, and Issac flashed into the new universe. As soon as they entered this one, they were surprised to feel the density of space-time and purity of the energies.
Although the feeling the universe gave them was wonderful, none lost focus. Their eyes never left the Flame Imperator, but the man did not seem to want to begin the fight.
Once they reached the ground, En and the Champion of Justice and Order took the front, while Salomon and Issac were behind.
"It has been a long time since we fought together, old friend."
"Too long. I never thought I would have another chance to see your skills again."
The Champion of Justice and Order and En spoke as their aura rose higher and higher, making the earth beneath their feet tremble.
The fact that space-time did not shatter and the ground beneath their feet did not pulverize under the pressure of the duo proved just how stronger this new universe was.
"En and I will take the vanguard. If you two see an opening, unleash your most powerful attacks without hesitation, even if we end in the crossfire." The Champion of Justice and Order uttered those words as his energy burst, and a white force permeated his spear.
En nodded toward Salomon and Issac before violet flames ignited his sword.
"Yes, Champion of Justice and Order!"
"Yes, Champion of Justice and Order!"
Salomon and Issac shouted as every iota of force in their bodies and souls exploded. The Immortal Primarch fused his sword and staff into a single weapon while golden energy coated the Magus Primarch.
The Champion of Justice and Order smiled as he saw the determination of Issac and Salomon. The Primarchs might be hundreds of millions of years old, but they were a couple of youngsters in his eyes.
"Since we will fight together, you can call me by my name."
"Haha, you have gone soft, old friend. You used to hate your name, as it sounded too ostentatious."
The Champion of Justice and Order only sneered as he heard the World Tree's remark.
"My name is Lucifer Morningstar."
The Champion of Justice and Order had just uttered those words when his aura reached its zenith. He and En flashed toward the Flame Imperator, followed closely by Salomon and Issac.
A large smile appeared on the Flame Imperator's face as he saw the four Extreme Rank 9 life forms flashing toward him, full of killing intent.
