Chapter 161 - Azazel

Cale did not bother to correct the old man's words and just smiled in response to the crowd's inquiries.

For one, it might ruin the guild leader's reputation for failing to gauge his strength correctly. And secondly, he was confident that he can compete with someone who was at the peak stage of the Immortal-Class level. And if he uses all his trump cards, he can even defeat them with a bit of effort.

Seeing Cale's silent agreement, the old man was still a bit surprised. Cale looked very young but his strength was already on par with him. He sighed and shook his head while looking at Cale in admiration. "The young ones have surpassed us, the old generation. Considering your talent, you have the chance to shatter the void and ascend to the Divine Realm." When the old man said the words 'Divine Realm', there was a look of longing on his aged face. But it was then replaced by a regretful sigh.

Cale was a bit surprised that the old man knew something about the Divine Realm. He should be someone who had wanted to shatter the void and ascend to that legendary place when he was in his younger years. But the path of cultivation isn't something easy. No matter how talented someone was, it was still not guaranteed whether he was qualified to ascend towards the Divine Realm.

"Old man, a cultivator's future has endless possibilities. The road you chose to walk might have been wrong, but it's not too late to create another path for you to take." Cale said with a faint smile on his face. The onlookers could not understand the profundity of his words, but the old guild leader felt his heart jolt after hearing Cale's words. He felt like he had finally seen the light after being trapped in the darkness for countless years. 

"But it's not too late to create another path. But it's not too late to create another path... Well said! Now I know why. Now I know why! Hahaha!"  The old man's murky eyes glowed brightly as if he had understood something. He then glanced at Cale with a hearty smile and bowed his head slightly. "Young man, your arrival here changed my fate. Or perhaps, it had even changed the fate of the Celestial Sword Empire." 

Cale held the old man gently to prevent him from bowing any further. He then said in a soft voice. "You overestimate me, old man."

Cale and the old man talked as if they were bossom friends. Of course, Aurora isolated the place around them to avoid everyone from hearing any s_e_n_s_i_t_i_v_e topics.

Despite the great difference in their ages, the two clicked well and they even started addressing each other as brothers. Even Aurora felt cringey at the sight of the two men talking about cultivation and etc.

Cale also asked why the old man was not present during the second prince's rebellion more than a week ago. The old guild leader told him that the emperor discovered that there were suspicious movements in the Death Forest. So during the past few months, he was keeping an eye on everything there. 

The old man mentioned that during his stay inside the central parts of the Death Forest, there were indeed major movements from the savage beasts. It was a sign that the next beast tide was drawing near. 

Cale frowned after hearing his words. 'It looks like I need to settle everything fast before the arrival of the beast tide.'

"Elder brother, I wanted to have a long talk with you, but we still have something very important to do. I hope you don't mind." Cale smiled at the old man.

"Hahaha! No problem little brother. Don't worry. During your absence, I will have someone keep an eye on your temporary villa." The old man laughed heartily while patting Cale's back.

Cale did not decline his offer since he was a bit worried about the others especially after learning the news about the incoming beast tide. "Thanks elder brother. Oh right! I have something good for you here. Take it as my gift for our brotherhood." Cale took out a new bottle of Heavenly Restoration Wine. Although it costs a lot, Cale did not mind. 

The old guild leader was a bit surprised after he checked the contents of the wine bottle in his hands. He felt a strong amount of elemental essence from inside the bottle. His eyes instantly lit up and he smiled from ear to ear. 

Cale was happy to see that the guild leader did not refuse his gift. 

"It's time for us to go, elder brother." Cale waved his hands as he flew off with Aurora following closely behind him.

The old man glanced at their departing backs with a faint smile on his aged face. He then shook the wine bottle in his hands lightly. "Hehe! I wonder what kind of look will Aventus give me after he sees this wine? It's also time to tell him the things I saw inside the Death Forest." The old man flew towards the imperial palace with a wine bottle in his hand.

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With Cale and Aurora's speed, they arrived at the entrance of the Cave of Endless Grievance in less than a few hours' time. Cale recalled the scenes when countless soldiers died inside the cave. He sighed faintly and offered a solemn prayer for the dead souls of the soldiers. 

Aurora remained silent and just stood behind him like a shadow. Although she was curious about Cale's emotional look, she still did not inquire. 

"Aurora, let's go inside." Cale calmly stated as he equipped the full set of the Void Wolf Immortal set equipment. 

Aurora nodded her head gently. "Yes, my lord." She was finding it more and more difficult to read Cale as time goes on. Just a few days ago, she was still sure that she can defeat him. But now, she might not be able to last for more than ten of his sword strikes.

But the stronger he gets, the more she believed that they can finally avenge the destruction of their world, Gallantos. It might not even take long for that to happen, given his current speed in cultivation.

Unknowingly, Aurora clenched her little fists tightly with a firm resolution in her beautiful eyes. 'Azazel, you won't live for long...'

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Somewhere in the Demon Region of Shura. A handsome young man was seated on a throne made from countless skulls of unknown savage beasts. But based on their shapes, it should be the bones of a flood dragon or even a lesser dragon.

The young-looking man's face was pale and slightly purplish. His pupils were black in color, giving him a devilish vibe. His two sharp canines can be faintly seen. He looked like a vampire, but he was actually a high-ranking demon. 

If Aurora was here, she would have instantly recognized who he was. For he was the demon immortal who had forced her to freeze herself in her own immortal blood. He was also the true overlord of the Demon Region, the Demon Immortal, Azazel. Aside from that, he was one of the few Earth Enlightenment Realm experts on Shura. He only lacked a bit of strength in order to shatter the void.

In front of Azazel, more than a dozen humanoid creatures from different races were kneeling respectfully at him. Their eyes contained veneration as they gaze at the man seated on the throne.

"Your majesty, we have already sent all our vassal races to the lesser worlds with the help of the pseudo-Immortal level item, the Mystic Door. In less than fifty years, those worlds will be ruled by the demon race." The one who spoke was someone from the Avran race. The same race that invaded Earth.

"I don't have much time to wait. I want those lesser worlds ready for my demon race in less than five years." Azazel spoke in a chilly voice which made everyone shiver in fear. 

"We will get it done, your majesty." The Avran leader spoke in a slightly trembling voice.

The rest of the leaders remained silent, but they told themselves to do everything in their power, lest their races might become the food of the lesser demons. 

Azazel waved his right hand impatiently.

When all the leaders were gone, he stood up from his throne and clenched his fists tightly. "That wretched woman! If not for her, I would have long since shattered the void! Even until now, I have still not fully healed myself after almost losing my life in her Frozen End Domain!

But in a few months' time, the blood bead from previous worlds we invaded should be ready. After I consume them, my injuries will be fully healed. And by then, no one can stop me from my ascension!" Azazel stated with great confidence.