Divine Emperor of Death

Chapter 2001: Are You Not Afraid?

Davis and Nadia emerged on the other side of the spatial vortex and witnessed Myriaʼs back faced against them. They looked around, noticing that the space they had arrived in was on top of a mountain. However, what was peculiar was that the space here felt… heavy.

Though it intrinsically made him feel restricted, he knew such restrictions would disappear if he were to use his powerful soul force.

Davis looked above and saw that the ceiling of their world, the windy zone was just around a hundred kilometers away from him. Obviously, he was in an elevated position, but that wasnʼt what attracted his attention because when he glanced around, the surrounding space was full of cracks.

They were ever-present, regularly breaking and stitching as though they followed a separate law.

ʼA natural spatial formation…?ʼ

It reminded Davis of the sealed space of lightning where he found the remnant soul of the Blazing Thunderlight Kirin. Those perpetual strands of lightning portrayed an apocalyptic scene, and this environment was also similar, except space kept repeatedly torn apart and stitched back in the edges. Only the surrounding three hundred kilometer radius was free of such spatial tears, forming a sealed space.

Surveying the scene, Davis glanced down at the mountain and saw a platform.

ʼAh, a spatial teleportation formation...ʼ

Sensing the remnant spatial undulations from it, he was convinced that this was probably how Myria had her magical beast pets reach the New Era Battle Arena without anyone noticing despite the strict security in every Territory Gates surrounding the New Era Battle Arena. After all, no matter how strong one was, it was impossible to open a spatial channel from one Territory to another due to the interference of the Territory Gate and the enclosing dark fog.

The hegemonic powers possessed ancient teleportation formations, but even they could not cross Territories.

However, if it was a spatial formation that transcended the knowledge of this world, then it could be possible for a spatial teleportation formation to bypass the Territory Gate and the enclosing dark fog.

Davis felt that the only one who could probably do this was an immortal existence like Myria with a comprehension of vast knowledge, so he wasnʼt surprised.

”Whatʼs this place? I presume that weʼre still in the Twilight Physician Hall Territory?” He asked for more information, turning to look at her.

Myria had already turned around, sizing him up. However, she didnʼt say anything, waiting for him to survey the surroundings.

”Indeed. Itʼs a pocket space that has collapsed, and the resulting laws within it poured out, unwittingly strengthening the space that even Ninth Stage Powerhouses above a level or two would find escaping from here extremely difficult that being thrown into the void is more of a certainty than a possibility. However, since you challenged me, I presume you will be able to escape easily.”

Davis raised his brows, not expecting to receive an answer. Nevertheless, he continued.

”So you hid your magical beasts here?”

”A good guess but not exactly.” Myria lightly shook her head, ”I called them here through the spatial teleportation formation below I built, and only the Obsidian Crystal Turtle that is capable of ripping space in this sealed space allowed them to exit and arrive at the New Era Battle Arena. Otherwise, they would be trapped here for an eternity, unable to leave. Even I would find it difficult to leave unless I used my true Soul Forging Cultivation.”

”However, since I built the spatial teleportation formation, leaving isnʼt a problem. The only disadvantage for you is that itʼs connected to the Obsidian Crystal Turtle Palace Territory, where you may find yourself besieged by a plethora of turtles and other magical beasts if you enter.”

Davis nodded. The feeling of danger over the edges where spatial cracks ran rampant was horrifying. Compared to this, the turtles were nothing. He also understood that Myria was giving him a path to retreat for some reason, maybe because of Ellia, or it may be an illusion, only to make him despair.

ʼThis feeling…ʼ However, Davis pursed his lips as he couldnʼt let that feeling go.

It almost felt like she was testing him?

Still, he couldnʼt help but chuckle as he looked above, his gaze piercing through the windy zone to look at the Calamity Light.

”The way you behaved, having a place to retreat to in case of discrepancies or emergencies, I assume itʼs not for the Four Great Righteous Sects since you completely look down on them, no?”

”Itʼs merely one of many.”

Myria didnʼt explain while Davis laughed.

”Your planning is completely thorough. I like it.”

”Are you not afraid that Iʼll kill you here?”

Myriaʼs brows raised, her voice intoned with amusement.

Davis paused a moment before he hesitatingly answered.

”Actually, Iʼm more afraid of accidentally killing you. Tell me, if I kill you, will it kill Ellia?”

”It will,” Myria perfunctorily nodded, ”Or, you can find it out yourself since youʼre so confident of being able to kill me.”

”That works too.”

Davis took a step forward, his hands surging with death energy when Myriaʼs expression changed.

”No! No oneʼs killing each other, or Iʼll forcefully take over.”

”…!?”

Davis was given a start as Myria yelled at him. However, it didnʼt take him a moment to understand that it was not Myria who shouted but Ellia.

On the other hand, Myria shuddered before her eyes became calm once again.

”My apologies. Wait for a few seconds.”

As Myria spoke, she closed her eyes, causing Davis to blink thrice in confusion.

However, in Myriaʼs soul sea, she and Ellia were communicating.

”Ellia, please donʼt interfere as you had your chance. Besides, you know you canʼt overcome me.”

Myria helplessly uttered. What she was wary about was not Davis but Elliaʼs adamance and feelings interrupting her.

”Iʼll at least be able to disturb you, giving him the time to escape.”

Ellia harrumphed, causing Myria to sigh.

”Child, you really think Iʼm going to kill him if he isnʼt up to par?”

”…?”

”He has shown promise. To go against the heavens like that, I like it. After all, without having such a notion in his mind, he canʼt possibly protect you as he claims to.”

”…” Ellia felt warmed on hearing Myriaʼs praise for Davis.

”Alright, stop making me uncomfortable.”

”Yes.” Ellia instantly controlled her emotions.

”However, if he could really escape from you, then I must say that heʼs more than worthy. The only thing to worry about is his master.”

Myria nodded. At their level, they were worried little about the people in this world.

Looking at Myria open her eyes, Davisʼs lips curled.

”What did you two talk about? Iʼm curious.”

”Defeat me, and Iʼll tell you.”

Davis chuckled, ”Haha. Fine. If I defeat you, donʼt renege on your words of giving Ellia back.”

”I wonʼt. Itʼs just a matter of time before I find a way.”

Davisʼs pupils shrunk at that sentence. He hesitated for a moment before asking.

”Meaning, you still havenʼt found a way to separate yourselves?”

”That would be the case.”

Davis took a heavy breath on hearing Myriaʼs nonchalant tone. It was really hard to believe someone whom he didnʼt know. If Ellia said that, he would at least consider believing it.

However, if it was truly as Myria said, it would be tricky. How could he separate Myria from Ellia?

Davis felt bitter at this notion. He deduced that the prospects of separating the two of them were bleak, so the only option left was to subdue Myria, which is unclear. After all, even if he could defeat her, she would probably be able to escape with her power, not to mention so many hidden getaway locations like this place.

His only option was to kill, but she just said that killing her would also kill Ellia.

Nonetheless, he didnʼt say anything and nodded, taking her word for it for the moment.

”Nadia, stay back and watch. No matter what happens, never intervene. However, if her Ice Phoenix interferes, you can do as you please.”

Davis sent a soul transmission to Nadia, causing her eyes to narrow, but even before she could nod, a melodious voice resounded.

”I can battle the both of you at the same time if you want.” Myriaʼs amused voice echoed.

”No need.” Davis wasnʼt surprised at his soul transmission being intercepted, ”Our battle is supposed to be a fair one.”

”Fair? I donʼt think you battling against an existence like me is fair.” Myria brushed her gently swaying, scintillating, white hair, ”Youʼre just a little boy in my eyes, so this much of a handicap is fair. No, itʼs still unfair. As long as youʼre near the spatial teleportation formation, I wonʼt attack you.”

”Thank you for your understanding, but Iʼll refrain from taking advantage of an old woman.”

”Old woman?” Myria couldnʼt help but giggle, ”True. In your perspective, perhaps Iʼm truly old.”

ʼShe didnʼt fall for it...ʼ

Davisʼs expression held an ounce of disappointment. However, his scalp turned numb, and without even contemplating what it was, he abruptly dodged to the side.

*Bang!~*

Swirling darkness encroached the position he was in midair, almost engulfing in its abyss as it slowly rotated, exuding a suction force that tried to pull him, but he managed to get away with his death energy enveloping him and cutting short the pull, his expression appearing shocked as he saw the glaring darkness.

”Darkness Laws!”