Divine Emperor of Death

Chapter 2084: Reprieve

It took him ten whole seconds to do it while Myria silently watched him. Inwardly, Ellia already felt like crying as she saw his heavy expression. This was why she told Myria not to tell him, for it could break his heart. She had been brooding if there was a better way to tell him, but as Myria said, it would truly become late if they waited any longer.

”When… does my little sister truly start to exhibit change?”

”Well, the Heavenʼs Will will seriously start affecting her when she becomes an immortal. Until then, I guess you have some reprieve, but itʼs not a guarantee. If the heavens discover a major anomaly, it will send its warriors to eradicate it regardless of their strength. Sheʼs only safe here from having affected by its influence because this world has you know what.”

ʼThe master of this world...ʼ

Davis dejectedly pursed his lips as he thought.

He hasnʼt even defeated the Calamity Light, but a new problem already arose like it was nobodyʼs business.

ʼNo, it was always there… just lurking… biding its time to crop up...ʼ

Just imagining Clara suddenly turning hostile and committing a massacre made him feel the shivers.

Davis could now understand Myriaʼs doubts about Fallen Heaven. He still remembered her screaming at him that this damned treasure always gives the illusion of indomitability but ruined the lives of many immortals and then proceeded to call him a brainless idiot.

”Haha…”

He couldnʼt help but slightly chuckle in reminiscence, as though feeling like it just happened yesterday.

”Well, whatever the case, itʼs not like Clara would do what you told of her own will. Itʼs just a party forcing another party, bending their will. In that case, it doesnʼt warrant me to seal Claraʼs cultivation or bar her from obtaining what she deserves. If she is unable to control herself, then I will merely keep her on house arrest.”

”Do you think that it will go that easily?”

”Perhaps…” Davis wryly smiled.

However, Myria still pried on.

”Even if you want to exaggerate your actions, kill her and revive her, she is still going to have that accursed physique. The only option is to allow her to reincarnate. Her only chance to live a better life is to use the Viridian Afterlife Path Treeʼs Fruit. If she became an immortal, such fruit would have no use.”

”What youʼre saying is right, but what guarantee do you have that she wonʼt regain the same accursed physique again upon her rebirth?”

”…”

Davisʼs words caught Myria tongue-tied. She had no guarantee to declare that this predicted scenario would not occur. If it happened, Claraʼs case could very well be a lost cause, so she didnʼt know what to say.

”Well, I sincerely thank you for informing me of this vital information.”

Myriaʼs eyes narrowed, ”Then you wonʼt stop her?”

”Nope. If you get scared and want to stop her, our cooperation officially ends right there, leading to hostility. Donʼt force my hand, is all I would say.”

”Scared? I doubt her rate of improvement in cultivation could compare to mine but whatever. We both know how you love your little sister so much, so donʼt become deranged one day and lose yourself if something tragic happens. Otherwise, I wonʼt give Ellia to you.”

”…”

Davis shrugged, refusing to comment before turning around and walking away, waving his hand, ”See you later.”

Myriaʼs mouth hung slightly agape as she watched him leave, her expression becoming exasperated.

”Detestable.”

”What is…?” Ellia asked.

”The way he acts nonchalant in front of me and yet shamelessly wants my knowledge. Without it, what kind of a mess would he become? Why doesnʼt he understand that and just become my disciple, lying underneath my wings safely? Doesnʼt he understand that heʼs only delaying the inevitable?”

”…”

Ellia had no comment before she watched Myria also leave. However, she was happy that Myria was somewhat getting along with Davis.

ʼRight now, Iʼm unable to do anything for the both of them, but that is only until I get a true body for myself…!ʼ

Ellia was full of resolve, waiting for the right moment. In the meantime, she was completely immersed in studies, rapidly digesting Myriaʼs knowledge like a devouring beast.

After their conversation, Davis met up with Shirley and Clara before journeying to Firzen Island, where they encountered the Ice Phoenix Mistress and even the Fire Phoenix Mistress, coming to know that Clara was truly exiled while Shirley gained the rights to inherit both their blood.

Even though he said that he would not stop Clara from her rightful inheritance, he sent her back her way with an apologetic yet grateful expression on his face. While returning, his face was somber, but it was also burning in embarrassment. If the Phoenixes had said anything else, he wouldʼve fought for her rights, but no, they decided to give it to Shirley instead and combined with Myriaʼs warning, he was truly helpless to support Clara in this matter and felt guilty that he let her down.

However, she was an angel in his heart, telling him that she didnʼt care for this matter and even supported her sister-in-law Shirley in inheriting the immortal inheritance.

”Davis Loret.”

Suddenly, a melodious voice woke him up out of his reverie.

When Davis raised his head and saw where he was, he was already in the location of the Treasury, and in front of him was an otherworldly beauty in front of him draped in a snow-white robe with phoenix patterns, looking at him coldly, her expression hidden under her white veil while her figure was further vague because she was only an image, a remnant soul.

To his surprise, the Ice Phoenix Mistress had turned into her human form.

”You seem heavily disturbed. Are you fine?”

Despite her cold outlook, her voice was somewhat concerned, causing Davis to finally respond.

”Iʼm fine.”

”Truly? If you are distracted, then the chances that this matter will go smoothly will drop.”

Davis took a breath before she shot his signature smile, ”Iʼm fine, Beauty Frostrose.”

”…”

Frostrose momentarily couldnʼt believe that this human dared to call her by her name before she couldnʼt help but smile, ”Unfortunately, for you, thereʼs no use complimenting me. After all, Iʼm dead already.”

”No, you deserve the highest praise.” Davis cupped his hands while slightly bowing his head, ”I owe you one.”

Frostrose couldnʼt understand what he meant, but Davis knew that this Ice Phoenix Immortal had unwittingly saved him by exiling Clara. In a way, she also saved Clara. Now, she also decided to grace Shirley with her blood.

His gratitude towards Frostrose was plenty more than what he felt for Old Man Garvin already.

”Alright.”

Frostrose nodded before her brows frowned, ”Why do you need our remnant souls? You said that we can talk about it later.”

”Thatʼs right. Explain it. Although weʼre dead, we donʼt tolerate being defiled in any kind of way.”

Abruptly, a bright-red-robed woman also appeared beside Frostrose, her voice booming.

It was none other than the Fire Phoenix Mistress, Flamerose.

Even with their faces converged, Davis could tell that they practically looked the same.

Davisʼs smile became awkward on hearing their questions, ”You two could be said to be my benefactors, so you can be assured that I wonʼt do anything crazy but just going to use your souls to strengthen myself. Just think of it like Iʼm refining your souls using a cauldron.”

”Isnʼt that what I meant by not tolerating any kind of defilement?”

Flamerose blinked, causing Davis to chuckle awkwardly.

”If thatʼs the case, then itʼs a pity.”

He spread his hands and walked past them, heading towards Shirley, who had already entered meditation to bring tranquility. Similar to Davis, she pushed aside the guilt of taking the inheritance from Clara and opened her eyes with a blazing fierceness.

ʼAfter this, Iʼll do my best to gather resources for Clara.ʼ She inwardly swore and smiled at Davis.

”Letʼs do this!”

”Sure.”

Davis smirked, his hand moving past his body before his robe became undone, leaving him with his shirt and pants that he continued to remove.

Shirleyʼs expression froze before her lips quivered, ”Wha- What are you doing?”

”Why do you think I sent Clara away? Weʼre required to become intimate in order to control the flow of the energy unleashed.” Davis turned to look at the two phoenix beauties.

”Isnʼt that right?”

Flamerose and Frostroseʼs lips twitched behind their veils, but to Shirleyʼs shock, they nodded their heads.

”Unfortunately, thatʼs how it is, but it would also mean that youʼd be enduring the pain with her. You do understand, right?” asked Frostrose.

”I do.”

Davis solemnly nodded, causing them to nod. On the other hand, Shirley looked uncomfortable, but once she realized that the two phoenixes were already dead, her expression became strangely calm. However, her cheeks were still blushing heavily, her lips curved in a way that she looked secretly elated.

”Letʼs begin.”

A formation lit up, engulfing Shirley within while the crystal ice vial in front of her opened, turning scarlet in color as it neared her and merged within her body.