Chapter 89 - Spiritual Gods.

Tatsuya used his soul force to gently nudge everyone out of their Anatta's mental state.

It would be dangerous to do so; luckily, they weren't in that state for too long.

"What?" Shen Xiu gazed at him with an irritated expression. If it wasn't Tatsuya, then others would have been angry too.

"I asked someone about the Heavenly Fate Rank; once your soul force reaches 10 Million, you can form a Fate Soul. But, it seems there is a trick they teach to make stronger Fate Souls." Tatsuya went ahead and told them in detail about the Fate Rank.

Miyuki glanced at her palm, "so, we have to reach Anatta's state and concentrate the intent on our palm?"

"That would create something called a spiritual flame?" Yu Yan didn't know anything about this. It made her curious about the type of flame.

"Yes, it seems if you create a Spiritual Flame first, you can generate a stronger Fate Soul."

"Let me try!" Ning'Er closed her eyes, placing her palm on top of each other in front of her stomach.

Everyone looked at her expecting her to create the Spiritual Flame.

But, after a few minutes, she opened her eyes, "I can't; the Black Flames are getting in the way." She couldn't enter the Anatta's state while absorbing the Black Flames and concentrate her intent at the same time.

"I should be able to do it," Duan Jian closed his eyes and started concentrating. It didn't take too long for him; it seemed the Black Flames were helping him. A small flickering white flame appeared on his hand.

On the Ninth Layer of Deathlands,

"!!!"

"!!!!!"

"!!"

The experts present let out a voice of astonishment, one after another.

Ling Yun, the woman in a white robe, spoke, "how did they know to cultivate Spiritual Flame?" They had been debating if they should interfere and warn them. To not create a Fate Soul so soon, but they didn't think those children suddenly started practicing Spiritual Flame.

Nether Master looked at them before glancing at Xiao Yu. He thought only she could tell them about something like that.

Xiao Yu also came forward and spoke nervously, "I had told them about Heavenly Fate Rank. I might have mentioned Spiritual Flame in passing. I didn't think they would master it." She wasn't exactly lying; she did tell them just now, she did mention Spiritual Flames in passing. She hoped they would wait before trying to create a Fate Soul. But, she didn't think they would master it.

"Ohh! their comprehension is better than we thought." The old man spoke.

Nether Master nodded in agreement, "I hope everyone is satisfied with the geniuses this time."

The one with sharp ears spoke, "this time, there are too many." They had already seen nearly twenty of them. Usually, only four or five caught their eye.

Nether Master narrowed his eyes hiding in the hood; he knew nearly fifteen of them were from Glory City. His gaze looked at Tatsuya and Miyuki; both of them had one palm facing the palm of the other, and a spiritual flame was flickering in between.

He knew they were the core of the group, and other than them, there was Nie Li from the Glory City.

He wasn't sure if the others would let him have all three under his guidance. He couldn't choose between the two of them.

Just when he was watching them, his attention was also on Nie Li and their group, "To think he knows about Soul Seal."

On the Fourth Floor of the Tower,

With the spiritual flame getting stronger, Tatsuya and Miyuki had started cultivating. Duan Jian and Yang Xin had also succeeded in creating the Spiritual Flame. Others were still trying; it would probably take time.

When Tatsuya's Soul Force reached 10 Million, he became sure.

His and Miyuki's soul force might reach 9,999,999 but never 10 Million.

They would have needed Heavenly Energy or this Black Flame to cross that hurdle.

His body got stronger, Black Flame was absorbed by both his soul realms.

Soul force and Grey Mist were increasing after feeding on these flames.

It didn't take before a sharp pain appeared in his Soul Realm. He knew his Fate Soul was forming. This pain was nothing to him; he felt far more pain when he used Re-growth. He used the Spiritual Flame to refine his Fate Soul. The Black Flames started to frantically move towards his Fate Soul, getting absorbed by it.

A luminescent green Fate Soul formed in his soul realm; it absorbed more and more Black Flames to grow. He felt if he continued, then it would absorb all the Black Flames on this floor. He stopped consuming the black flames; Miyuki and Duan Jian were also breaking through. They would need it.

Just when Tatsuya thought it was over, Reiryoku started rushing towards the Fate Soul, strengthening it.

Tatsuya started meditating again with concentration; his Fate Soul became stronger and stronger.

When it reached the limit, he opened his eyes. Looking around, he realized there were Du Ze, and others were also on this floor. Hua Huo and Mu Ye were also there. Nie Li seemed to have gone to the fifth floor.

Tatsuya let out a breath; he didn't move since that would disturb Miyuki.

His attention was somewhere else.

Just before a fluctuation had caught the attention of his Clone in the Nether Realm.

On the Ninth Layer of Deathlands,

Nether Realm was the territory of Nether Master; when Yu Yan first entered the Nether Realm, he realized her existence. Now, with someone else entering the Nether Realm, he noticed right away.

"A guest has come to our Nether Realm; let us meet him." said the Nether Master as he turned into a black fog and rapidly disappeared.

Xiao Yu was confused as she saw the solemn expression on everyone's face.

On the eighth layer of the Nine-Layered Deathlands, a dark cloud shrouded the entire area and a pressuring presence was layered down, giving off a suffocating feeling. Even the golden armored god's servant couldn't help backing off. Mysterious energy extended itself towards the Black Infernal Tower.

This energy was filled with a frightening bloodlust.

As this energy extended towards the Black Infernal Tower, it was intercepted by second formless energy.

*Boom!*

A terrifying explosion resounded throughout the entire eighth floor of the Nine-Layered Deathlands.

The Nether Master materialized from thin air and fixed his gaze on the space before him. "Zhu Long, why didn't you inform us that you were coming?"

A handsome man slowly emerged from within the dark cloud. He stood high in the sky as a faint white light radiated from his body, like a firefly in the darkness.

"Nether, I never thought that we would meet again so soon." The man that the Nether Master had called Zhu Long had a face that was as cold as ice and brows that seemed as if they had been chiseled in.

"I wonder what your business is in coming here?" The Nether Master stood in the air in a very calm and tranquil manner.

"Ming, back in the day, you sheltered the humans who entered the Nether Realm, and we, the demon clan, didn't bother you over it. It wasn't because we were afraid of you; we were just trying to avoid wrinkling our harmony. I know that the Divine Feathers Sect is backing you. In the Spiritual City of the Draconic Ruins Realm, the Divine Feathers Sect suffered great losses due to the Demon God Sect. You're aware of how serious it was, and yet you are still planning to continue the battle with my demon clan inside the Tiny World?!"

The Nether Master gave Zhu Long a look of disdain and said, "Regardless of how lively the fight is outside, what does it have to do with us? This is the Tiny World. No matter how strong the Demon God Sect is, they're unable to enter this realm. At least within this Nether Realm, I still hold some degree of authority. The Nine-Layered Deathlands also falls under the jurisdiction of my Nether City. Regardless of how intense the fight is out there, it is all unrelated to me. But inside the Nether Realm, no matter how strong your demon clan is, you'll still have to abide by the rules of the Nether Realm!"

Zhu Long looked at the Nether Master as he coldly snorted, "And what if I don't abide by them?"

"Then I'm afraid I'll have to kick you out." The face of the Nether Master was hidden under a black cloth; therefore, his expression couldn't be seen. Throughout the entire Nether Realm, endless quantities of Law Energy surged like a storm, giving off a suffocating pressure.

The Nether Master had been operating in the Nether Realm for tens of thousands of years. Thus, the abundance of Law of Nether here was several tens or possibly even several hundred folds that of other places. Within this Nether Realm, the Nether Master was the absolute ruler!

Zhu Long laughed wildly, "Hahaha! Ming, you're indeed just as arrogant as you used to be! However, today's situation is far from it how it was back then. If you're still being stubborn, then don't blame me for getting impolite. As long as you hand over Yu Yan, who you've been hiding in the Nether Realm, I can let this matter go. Otherwise…"

"Zhu Long, how dare you to be so arrogant in my Nether Realm! Just exactly which of us did you say was the more arrogant one?" The Nether Master coldly stared at him.

The Law Energies of both parties began to contest against one another. The entire eighth floor of the Nine-Layered Deathlands brimmed with the excess power of the two Law Energies. The explosions caused by their collisions engulfed all of the Nether Realm.

"It seems your cultivation rose by quite a bit since our previous exchange!" Zhu Long's mouth curled into a chilling smile as an endless torrent of Law of Ice turned his surroundings into ice dragons. They issued roars of rage and charged at the Nether Master.

"The same goes for you." Numerous black spears filled with the Law of Nether materialized around the Nether Master and flew towards Zhu Long.

*Boom!* *Boom!* *Boom!*

The havoc wreaked throughout the eighth floor of the Deathlands, turning everything into ruins.

A terrifying explosion swept over the ground. Some of the demon beasts on the eighth floor who couldn't escape in time were engulfed by the blast.

On the eighth floor of the Nine-Layered Deathlands, only the Black Infernal Tower still stood intact. The servant who wore the golden armor was also overpowered by the auras of the two experts who represented the pinnacles of cultivation. As he was swept away by the explosion, his golden armor shattered into pieces and wounds appeared all over his body.

Both Zhu Long and the Nether Master didn't move an inch as they stood in the sky. With just the confrontation of their Law Energies, the Law of Ice proceeded to cover the entire floor in a layer of thick ice, instantly turning it into a frozen world.

The ice energy constantly attacked the Nether Master.

The Nether Master slightly furrowed his brows. Once his Law of Nether gathered together, it only occupied one-third of the total space. Zhu Long's strength has risen so far that it surpassed his previous imagination. At his current level, the Nether Master was already no longer a match for Zhu Long.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through the Nether Master's mind. He stared at Zhu Long and asked in a solemn voice, "You've already congealed the seven lotuses?"

Zhu Long coldly said, "Correct! Nether, if you are willing to swear allegiance to me, this Tiny World can be ruled by just the two of us. If you still insist on this pointless resistance, then I'll have no choice but to remove you!"

The Nether Master coldly snorted, "If you've concealed the seven lotuses, then you are indeed invincible compared to the others in the Tiny World. However, it still won't be easy to control the entire Tiny World!"

"Haha! Are you saying that you're still capable of causing some turbulence to my plans?" Zhu Long wildly laughed. Suddenly, he sensed two other auras and his expression changed. He stared at the Nether Master, "You're not alone?"

"Naturally," replied the Nether Master casually.

"Fine. I must admit that I've underestimated you. Since you're not alone, I won't be able to do anything for you, for now. But my demands are still the same. If you hand over Yu Yan, we will join with you and completely control this Tiny World. All the resources here will belong to us. But if you persist on going against us, after I've subdued the Spiritual Gods of the other races, where do you think you lot could still run to?"

"Zhu Long, your train of thought is too simple. Even if you're practically invincible in this Tiny World, do you really think that you can control the entire Tiny World alone? My Nether Realm naturally has its own means of self-defense; how can you expect the other two great realms do not have the same? There are still experts from the Abyss Realm and the Lava Realm. Do you really think that you can subdue them? Even though you are unable to enter the human race's Dreamcloud Realm, you still plan to dominate the entire Tiny World?" The Nether Master shook his head and laughed, "I'm too lazy to fight with you. Since there isn't any benefit in doing so, as long as you don't step into the Nether Realm, then we'll each mind our own business. However, if you attack, my Nether City isn't without worthy experts!"

Zhu Long took a long look at the Nether Master. It seemed he couldn't bring back Yu Yan this time. He issued a cold snort.

"The woman Yu Yan can remain here for the time being. But sooner or later, I will have her captured and taken back!"

After speaking, Zhu Long's figure gradually started to disappear. When he was in the middle of his disappearance, he felt something hit him. His teleportation stopped and his body congealed again.

"What!! Who's there!" Zhu Long shouted, knowing someone forcefully stopped him from teleporting.

Nether Master also looked around, he didn't see anyone around.

"My apologizes there is something I need to talk to you about." With the young voice echoing, a shadow rose from the ground, forming a pentacle with a circle rather than being on the border, it was in the middle.

From the shadow, Tatsuya stepped out, drawing two pairs of eyes to him.