Lightning Is the Only Way

Gravis and his father spent a couple of days together, talking about random things. The important conversation was over, and from this point forward, Gravis would never speak of the Brand again. The danger was just far too great that someone could overhear him.

After some time, Gravis' mother joined them, and everything immediately became livelier with her around. She took some pot-shots at the Opposer's ego in a playful manner, but the Opposer didn't mind. One of the reasons why he loved his wife was because she talked to him as equals. No one in this world but Heaven talked to the Opposer on the same level. Even the Black Magnate still had some reservations.

Some days later, Orpheus also joined them. He had been called over by Gravis since he wanted to include Orpheus. Orpheus was his family, just like his mother and father. Gravis didn't call for Yersi since he didn't want to interrupt Yersi's alone time with Jake.

Yet, Yersi appeared of her own volition after a while with Jake in tow.

It was about time that she introduced Jake to the rest of her family.

In the beginning, Jake was incredibly nervous as he stood before three far more powerful beings. Especially the Opposer frightened him to a high degree.

Of course, with Gravis' mother being here, this awkward atmosphere didn't last long. Yet, with a seemingly innocent and normal question, the entire atmosphere changed again.

"Could I ask for your name?" Jake asked Gravis' mother.

Some awkwardness appeared in the atmosphere, surprising Gravis, Yersi, and Jake. This was a normal question. Why didn't Gravis' mother answer?

"Don't ask about the names of people at the Ancestral God Realm or higher," Orpheus said.

Jake was surprised, and Gravis also realized something very strange.

He didn't know the name of his parents. Wasn't this a bit abnormal?

not?" Gravis asked before Jake could

are powerful," the Opposer said. "Names are just names in the Star God Realm and below, but

you explain?" Gravis

you step into the Ancestral God Realm, your star changes into your own space. This is like your Spirit Space, but even more distant than that.

emotions, mindset, Laws, and everything else. It receives its own unique status and being.

private space, which is separate from the Cosmos. Because of that, the name of the Cultivator interacts with their private space,

said as he bowed

Orpheus said as he shoved Jake in a joking manner. "Everyone learns that at

Gravis asked as

your name. If you speak someone else's name, you will receive some feedback from an unknown place. With a sufficient understanding in the Laws

to someone else inviting themselves into your Spirit Space. That's why no Ancestral Gods or more powerful share their names with anyone. Some of them even kill

right!" Gravis' mother suddenly said as she remembered something. "This only works with the full name. The first name is

that why I don't know my own

only exists in your father's head. Like this, none of our children can fall victim to this since they don't even know their own last name.

a couple of times. "Wait, does this mean that not even you know our last

you want to be shocked even more, I don't even know

was surprised, even Orpheus. Not even the Opposer's wife knew his

said. "My private space is as powerful as the Old Bastard's, which means that if it creates a resonance with this Cosmos, two equally powerful forces will collide. None of

matter who it is. My name has been a pretty common one back then, but as soon as

you might be able to find a way to find out my name,

explained why Gravis didn't know his last name and why he

allowed to share your name since you share the same last name as father, and knowing your name would make

nodded. "Sadly, yes, but it's a necessary precaution. I don't want so many beings to