Chapter 1078, Shades

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silvain

 

Having lived for multiple epochs, the Imperial Artifact’s True Spirit had witnessed countless peerless geniuses. Yet, very few could compare to Yu Zi Yu.

 

In the depths of his memory, only a handful of individuals could match Yu Zi Yu’s talent.

 

Not just in innate potential, but also in heritage.

 

Even in methods and means, he far surpassed his peers.

 

And most importantly, he had only been cultivating for a few dozen years.

 

Even considering that it was the early era of Spiritual Energy resurgence, where Primordial Spiritual Energy flooded the universe, this rate of progress was beyond astonishing.

 

The Imperial Artifact’s True Spirit could not help but wonder whether Yu Zi Yu was still hiding other trump cards from him.

 

From the very first glance, he had felt that Yu Zi Yu was someone who concealed his true depths.

 

He had seen many prodigies who preferred to keep their abilities hidden, but none to the extent of Yu Zi Yu.

 

He had a whole deck of hidden cards.

 

And now, after traveling through the Nine Realms, the Imperial Artifact’s True Spirit was even more certain of this, for he had witnessed it himself.

 

When he was traveling through the Nine Realm, he had discovered an entire Small World hidden with the deepest reaches of that Small World.

 

And that Secret Realm was far from ordinary.

 

Even from a distance, the Imperial Artifact’s True Spirit could feel the rhythms of Dao permeating the air.

 

In another Small World, he witnessed over a dozen Tier-5 True Gods toiling away to move mountains and seas, like mere slaves. Moreover, at the very heart of that world, he also spotted a colossal Divine Tree bearing the bloodline of the Jianmu Tree.

 

“If he truly steps into Tier-7, he would be unstoppable and unrivaled.” The True Spirit chuckled to himself, a trace of anticipation flickering in the depths of his eyes.

 

Currently, his relationship with Yu Zi Yu was rather subtle. He was something akin to Yu Zi Yu’s guardian. The stronger Yu Zi Yu became, the happier he was.

 

And in return, Yu Zi Yu was helping him restore his True Body.

 

It was a mutually beneficial trade.

 

More importantly, if their partnership progressed smoothly, perhaps, in the future, they could forge an even deeper alliance.

 

For instance, he could truly become Yu Zi Yu’s Extreme Dao Imperial Artifact.

 

Of course, that was a matter for the future.

 

For now, he was simply waiting and watching for Yu Zi Yu to steadily step into Tier-7.

 

…

 

As night deepened, the Nine Realms sank into a deathly silence, except for the Realm of Life, which still remained bathing in a dazzling radiance.

 

Sacred light filled the world, while the countless phantoms of Angel grew increasingly distinct, so much so that they seemed on the verge of becoming real.

 

Raising one’s gaze, one could see these Angels gathering around Yu Zi Yu, bowing their heads in unison in prayer.

 

For a moment, it was as if Yu Zi Yu had become the King of Angels, the true embodiment of light.

 

However, at this crucial moment, a furrow suddenly appeared on Yu Zi Yu’s brow, before a cold escaped him.

 

The visions in the night sky shook and distorted, as if they were about to disperse.

 

“Master… what happened?” A startled voice rang out. The Mermaid Queen, Elsa, who had been guarding Yu Zi Yu’s side, immediately inquired.

 

As a Tier-5 True God specializing in Psychic Power, Elsa could clearly sense the rage burning within Yu Zi Yu at this moment.

 

That rage was like a volcano on the verge of eruption, threatening to consume the entire world. It sent a chill down her spine.

 

“It’s nothing…” Yu Zi Yu assured her calmly.

 

Realizing his own momentary loss of control, Yu Zi Yu took a deep breath and forcibly steadied his emotions.

 

Then, he lifted his gaze to the sky, and spoke, his voice eerily calm, “Bosun, Quinn, God Devouring Rat…”

 

As he called out one name after another, his words seemed to dictate the reality itself, causing the entire Nine Realms to tremble.

 

Then…

 

“Bosun… God Devouring Rat…” These names, one by one, began to reverberate throughout the Nine Realms.

 

“Come to me.” After this final command, the Nine Realms fell silent once again.

 

…

 

And then…

 

*Boooooom…* With a sudden roar, a blood-red light erupted from the depths of the Realm of Mist, shooting straight toward the Realm of Life.

 

That was Bosun, Yu Zi Yu’s second disciple.

 

Yu Zi Yu had personally reconstructed his body, cleansing it with Primordial Yin and Yang Energies.

 

Combined with Bosun’s own relentless efforts, he had now reached Early-Stage Tier-5.

 

And he was not alone…

 

From the Realm of Lightning…

 

*Crackle…* A silver-white bolt of lightning tore through the sky.

 

On closer inspection, the silver-white bolt of lightning was revealed to be a young girl with shoulder-length chestnut-colored hair, exuding a vibrant and youthful aura, riding the lightning toward her destination.

 

That was Quinn, one of the Three Great Prodigies of the Demon Court.

 

Now, at Yu Zi Yu’s call, one powerful figure after another emerged from seclusion, racing toward him at breakneck speed.

 

…

 

Not long after…

 

“I, Quinn, pay my respects to the Supreme Lord.”

 

“I, Bosun, greet Master…”

 

In unison, Quinn, Bosun, God Devouring Rat, Nurarihyon, and several other newly ascended Tier-5 True Gods knelt on one knee before Yu Zi Yu.

 

“Mhmm…” Nodding slightly in response, Yu Zi Yu wasted no time in issuing an order, “You will follow Avril, the King of Knights, and the others to the Kadar Starfield.”

 

“Yes!” Everyone responded in unison.

 

Not a single person asked why. There was no need, for their Master’s words were absolute.

 

In the next instant…

 

*Boooooom…* With ripples spreading across space, a purple vortex appeared.

 

Beyond that swirling gateway, more than a dozen figures stood in silence.

 

Each one radiated a sinister demonic presence, their bodies wreathed in violet mist.

 

These were none other than Yu Zi Yu’s Eight Generals of the Void Clan, Avril, the King of Knights, Solitude, Envy, and others.

 

But what stood out the most were two figures at the center.

 

One was petite, yet exuded a chilling aura of absolute dominance, the Void Emperor, Zi Lian.

 

The other, a face Yu Zi Yu had not seen in a long time, his eldest disciple, Shalira, the Zerg Queen.

 

During Zi Lian’s invasion of the Demon Court’s borders, Shalira had been captured, forced into seclusion, never to appear in the open again.

 

And now, this was the perfect opportunity.

 

As Yu Zi Yu’s first disciple, she was meant to operate from the shadows.

 

Carrying out unseen, unspeakable deeds.

 

For instance, leading Quinn, God Devouring Rat, and the other young prodigies into the true battlefield, for them to be forged in blood and fire.

 

Moreover, Yu Zi Yu had already made his decision.

 

The group they formed would be called ‘Shades.’

 

Each member would wear a mask, concealing their identity and existence, forever hidden from the light.

 

In the future, every genius under Yu Zi Yu’s command would be required to walk the path of Shades.

 

Only through the baptism of blood and fire could they truly grow.

 

And now, the unit known as Shades, under the leadership of Zi Lian, was about to descend upon the Kadar Starfield, to clash against the Heavenly Court forces, who had already prepared for an all-out war against the Society of Demons and Fiends.