Chapter 586 - Fourth Order Law Bloodline (1/2)
It took a couple of seconds for the Neo-Demons to get over the shock from the news they had just received. Truthfully, it did not matter for them what Zatiel's origin was, as they would follow him no matter what since their loyalty was to the Neo-Demon Race and not the Prima Universe. However, it was still shocking to know that their fearless leader was born in a place dominated by an existence capable of killing Primarchs.
”How is the Alpha Universe?” Ezequiel could not contain that question anymore. He was the most shocked, as he and Yami were like brother and sister.
”Its nature and people are similar to that of the Prima Universe. Unfortunately, I don't know much more since I spent very little time there and my power...” Zatiel made a slight pause as he remembered how weak he was during his first life. Now he could crush suns with his hands and fight worlds, but he was nothing more than a mortal back then.
”Well, let's just say calling me a Rank 0 life form would be a compliment.”
The Neo-Demons narrowed their eyes as they read between the lines and realized an important piece of information. Zatiel was definitely a mighty entity in his previous life, and since his first life was nothing major, it meant this was possible his third life.
”But Father, how did you manage to reach the Prima Universe if you were so weak during your time in the Alpha Universe.” Dante's question made the eyes of the other Neo-Demon widen.
The Flame Imperator managed to open a portal between both universes. Still, he was possibly an entity above the Law Realm, so they were curious how a Rank 0 life form managed to reach the Prima Universe when not even the Primarchs were aware of the Alpha Universe back then.
”The whole history behind that involves some secrets that you are still too weak to learn. But I will tell you that I did not come to the Prima Universe by choice, but instead forced here by the actions of an individual.”
Zatiel's expression became solemn when he spoke the last part and saw how curiosity filled the eyes of the Neo-Demons. Still, they remained silent as they were unsure whether to keep asking.
He considered things for a moment before giving a soft nod and continuing speaking.
”I reach the Prima Universe due to the actions of the entity I consider my final enemy, Endless Darkness.”
The next second, a somber atmosphere hit the room as the Neo-Demons imagined that individual. To be considered the final enemy of Zatiel, a man capable of creating a realm even mightier than Abyss and Baator, that person's power should eclipse Primarchs.
”Is that person connected to the Flame Imperator?”
Zatiel showed some surprise when he heard that question from Dante, and then he smiled. His son was brilliant. The youngest of the Sky Breakers was able to connect the dots immediately and figure out that the final enemy was related to the Alpha Universe.
After all, if Zatiel's soul traveled from the Alpha Universe to the Prima Universe due to that entity's actions, there must be a connection between them.
”Hahaha, not bad. You definitely inherited my wisdom.” Zatiel gave an approving nod to Dante before carrying on. ”Regarding the Flame Imperator, I am perplexed about that man's identity, but there should not be a connection between him and Endless Darkness, or else there is no way the Prima Universe could still be so peaceful.”
Zatiel saw that the Neo-Demons did not fully grasp the gravity of his words, so he added something more.
”If Endless Darkness had emerged during my absence, then at least twenty percent of the Prima Universe would have crumbled into nothingness by now.”
Ezequiel and the others found it hard to believe what they had just heard. The Prima Universe was immense, with multiple Principal World capable of augmenting an individual's powers and nine Primarchs. Even the Incarnation of Death and Destruction would find it impossible to erase a fifth of it in one thousand years.
However, according to Zatiel, Endless Darkness was capable of that and much more. They found it hard to imagine such power, much less find a way to stop it.
Zatiel knew the effect his words would have on the Neo-Demons, but very soon, they would rise to a higher realm of life, achieving immortality, and he could not let them relax.
”The pressure you are feeling right now, use it, transform into fuel to grow stronger, but do not let it burn your spirit. Remember, only by gaining immense power do we have the right to be happy.”