Linley understands that power is everything, and one’s control and influence is determined by his power.
The various empires are overrun by 2 mid-level gods (“full god”) and one highgod (Adkins). Even Ojwin has 2 divine clones and can fight Tarosse to a draw. They cannot afford antagonise the other mid-level god who overruns the High Priest empire.
Tarosse advises Catherine (High Priest) to refine the mid-level divine spark. He also advises Dylin to quickly comprehend the application of laws, to increase attacking power.
Both of them nodded.
Tarosse commented that, since Beirut had just opened the Necropolis, it will be sometime before the next opening, and these wandering gods will likely be staying in Yulan continent for a while waiting for the next opening. They will not attack these gods but if these gods attack them, then the group will retaliate
Linley was worried. As Ojwin had attacked them, what’s stopping Adkins from doing the same.
He was assured by Dylin that due to highgods’ pride (being of higher level, and a normal convention amongst the gods), as long as they do not provoke the highgods, the team will not be attacked.
Linley was relieved.
Dylin advised Tarosse to be careful in dealing with Ojwin but Tarosse laughed it off since Tarosse had been a mid-level god for so long, he will not be easily defeated. Tarosse went off to Baruch empire to check it out.
Bebe arrived. He wanted Linley to go live with him at Beirut’s place, together with Taylor, as no one would dare to mess around with Beirut. Bebe was really worried about Ojwin
Linley assured Bebe that the problem is settled as they have Tarosse and Dylin, mid-level gods, on their side. And there was no need to worry about Adkins who will not stoop down to deal with them entry-level gods.
Bebe agrees. And told Linley that Beirut was ready to assist during the fight earlier. He also said in anger that if Beirut did not help at the crucial hour, Bebe will not acknowledge Beirut. Linley was surprised at this and tried to calm Bebe down and speak up a bit for Beirut, knowing that even if Bebe loves Beirut but he loves Linley more. After all, Beirut would not care about Desri or Olivier’s death. Beirut cares a bit about Linley simply due to Bebe.
In the Forest of Darkness…
Beirut is upset because two of his children who had been practicing for millions of years, have yet to breakthrough to the next level. They seem to have troubles practicing multiple laws.
However Beirut resigned to this “failure” since they had done their best. Their progress had been really slow. Finally one of the children says that they are really tired, preferring to practice only one element of law (wind), which he feels is really comfortable.
Beirut paused to think about Bebe – he knows Bebe loves both him and Linley. And despite what Bebe believes about Beirut’s power, there is only so much he can do. So there was a probability that he could not save Linley earlier due to speed.
Beirut, with a sigh, then gave his two children permission to do what they want in their training. Their choice of practice, so long as they do not regret in future.
After all his children are not geniuses.
Dragon castle…
Miller (from Desri’s village) came to meet up with Linley. In the previous battle, Desri (his body) had fled to his village. Olivier is staying in the castle since he knows Ojwin wants to kill him and there are powerful friends in the castle who can protect him.
Miller requests Linley to visit Desri because Desri is in a bad mental, emotional condition. He has locked himself away and not even coming out to talk to his wife. Miller and the elders of the village don’t know why Desri seems to be angry and has even raised his voice with his wife.
Linley went with Miller. He knew about Desri’s loss, and kept this to himself. For Linley, even if he was to lose his wind avatar, life was more important – he thinks he can always pick up the other element of laws.
Reynold (level 9 saint now) meets and greets Linley. Mrs Desri quickly ask Linley to meet up with Desri as he will not take any advice from anyone.
Linley realises that Desri has not told his loved ones about his loss. Linley walks into Desri’s room and see REN WX sitting cross-legged, wondering what the #%&^! is wrong with the web site.
[kidding – hope the site goes up soon. Miss full colored paramount version of the story, instead of watching bootlegged cam version via GT
)