Lightning Is the Only Way

"Yes, that is quite a strong incentive," Gravis said. "However, draconian rules often birth resentment."

"It doesn't matter," the old man said with a smile. "There are some cases of revolution here and there, but it's all an exercise in futility when the other side has overwhelming power."

Gravis' eyes shone. "So, the Life Sect's territory is not as united as you wanted to make me believe."

The old man furrowed his brows. "I have been honest with you."

"Yes, you have," Gravis said, "but you can be honest without telling me all of the details. I've also been honest, but we both know that there is more to my situation."

"There is?" the old man asked with surprise.

Gravis scoffed. "Don't act innocent," Gravis said. "You're not stupid."

"Alright, alright," the old man said with a smile. "Yes, yes, nothing is as simple as it appears on the surface," the old man admitted. "However, it doesn't change reality. The Life Sect is the only place where you can live without worrying that some random Immortal Emperor will find out your secret."

"Hm," Gravis uttered. "That's also true."

"Anyway, thank you for the map. I'll be going now, and I will probably also visit the Life Sect in the future," Gravis said.

The old man nodded with a smile. "It has been nice talking to you, and I'm looking forward to what you can do. From what I've heard, your Battle Strength is incredible. You will see that the Life Sect can give you the best home you can get in this world."

"Best I can get, huh?" Gravis commented after he turned around. "That doesn't promise much in this world where humans and beasts are at each other's throats."

"But it's still the best," the old man said with a smile. "In the grand scheme of things, a smaller man might appear small, but when he is among dwarves, he's a giant."

"Hmph," Gravis harumphed one last time. After that, he motioned for Siral that they would leave.

When the old man saw Gravis gesturing to Siral, a gleam appeared in his eyes. Yes, he had taken note of this powerful Immortal King when he had entered the room, but as he was talking to Gravis, the Immortal King had seemingly stopped existing. It was like the old man was subconsciously ignoring Siral.

inside such a small room was no easy feat. There was something

man asked Siral. This Immortal King was not simple at all, and he felt like it was a bit weird that Gravis was actually the one that talked with him. Shouldn't that have been the job of the more powerful one of the

and he will do so again in the future. This

Gravis with a sneak attack with the intention to kill him. Sparing his life in such a scenario was definitely not expected. Because of that, Siral counted it

time would obviously be his

that Immortal King already have been quite powerful back then? After all, Gravis had only been in

the house with their new map and

in the house only stroked his

of times, Gravis

beast body," Gravis commented. "What do you think about

is

"Alright," Gravis said. "Then, tell me, what would the old Siral have thought, the Siral shortly before

old mindset. It was rather difficult since the Life Ring had

a human, and I

the old Siral wouldn't have minded. As long as you genuinely

answer or not since he was still under the influence of the Life Ring, but it was

couldn't betray him, but that was only temporary.

him, the better. If

Gravis continued along their journey as they followed the red

actually insane how huge the world was. Gravis didn't need more than a couple of minutes to go from one end of the Sect Alliance's territory

and Siral had stopped using

Why?

important Sect territory, they wouldn't be seen as invaders that

them to scram and warn them. However, if these same people

wouldn't end in just a

hiding ability that he could enter these

no reason to,

SHING! SHING!