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

just names in the Star

you explain?" Gravis

your Spirit Space, but even more distant than that. Being able to invade someone's private space is nearly impossible, even if you are far more powerful,"

else. It receives its

as it not only refers to you as a being but also to your private space, which is separate from the Cosmos. Because of that, the name of the Cultivator interacts with their private

said as he bowed a little. "I didn't

Jake in a

exact effects does the name have?" Gravis asked as

said as she tried to find the right words. "Your private space gets summoned by the call of 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 of Space, you can then teleport to this place, which is the private space of someone

Gods or more powerful share

said as she remembered something. "This only works with the full name. The

don't know my

nodded with a smile. "Exactly. Our last name exists, but it only exists in your father's head. Like this, none of our children can fall victim to this since they don't even know

couple of times. "Wait, does this mean that not even

your father knows our last name. If you want to be shocked even more, I don't even know your father's first

was surprised, even Orpheus. Not even the Opposer's wife knew his first name? This was

if it creates a resonance with this Cosmos, two equally powerful forces will collide. None of the two

last name, no matter who it is. My name has been a pretty common one back then, but as soon as I gained my power, the Old Bastard changed the entire world. No

every possible combination of letters, you would subconsciously skip the right one without noticing. If you put your head to it, you might be able to find a way

explained why Gravis didn't know his last name and

also not allowed to share your name since you share the same last name as father, and knowing your name would make it easier to find our last name, right? After all,

nodded. "Sadly, yes, but it's a necessary precaution.