After leaving the Doom Race’s territory, James activated the sigil that he had left with Thea.
A short while later, he could hear Thea’s voice in his head.
“James? What’s the matter? Did something happen?”
“Thea, the Dooms have informed all the other races about us. Almost everyone is aware of the fact that you’re still alive. The
Dooms are using the connections and resources from the other races to search for you and the Heaven- Eradicating Sect
members.”
James continued, “You must stay off their radar for the time being. You should look for universes that are mostly uninhibited and
hide there. If it’s possible, you should leave the Greater Realms and head to the Primordial Realm for now.”
James was worried that Thea and the Heaven-Eradicating Sect members might be found by their enemies soon. In their current
situation, there was almost nothing James could do if they were to fall into the hands of their enemies.
“I can’t,” Thea explained, “They’ve sealed the district where the Primordial Realm is located, and the seal can only be undone by
members of the Ten Great Races. Currently, no living being can enter that universe because of the seal.”
“Isn’t there a secret passage you can use to get there? The one you used when you were reincarnated,” James
suggested.
‘Yes, there is. However, it can only be used for souls to get to the Greater Realms through reincarnation. It can’t be
used for us to travel to the Primordial Realm.”
“How did I do it with my physical body that time, then?” James asked curiously.
“I can’t tell you more. You’ll find out eventually.”
James did not try to press her for more clarification.
Instead, he reminded Thea again. “We’re at a crucial point now. You must stay extra cautious. Youri Dalibor has sent me to
acquire the tokens from the other races. I have a new plan now. After collecting the tokens, I’ll head over to the Cloud Race’s
territory and try to enter the formation. Then, I’ll try to release Soren. All of you must remain in hiding until you hear news of his
release.”
“I got it. You should be careful too.”
Once James was done giving Thea the necessary updates, he contacted the Death Demon next.
James had decided to visit the Ursa Realm first, and he wanted the Death Demon to meet him outside the Ursa Universe.
‘I’ve decided to go with the other option. I’ll release Soren and have him deal with the Dooms. That is the only way I can buy time
to focus on my cultivation.
‘After getting all the tokens, I might need Death Demon’s
help when I try to enter the Cloud Race’s territory,’ James pondered.
Not long after he had arrived at the Chaotic Void outside the Ursa Universe, James spotted the Death Demon and called out to
him.
The Death Demon stared at James for the longest time. He did not expect that a member of the Human Race was capable of
impersonating Wyot Dalibor from the Doom Race and pulling it off so smoothly.
The Death Demon gave James a thumbs-up. “Incredible! You are insanely good! Who would have guessed that the Great Elder
of the Doom Race is actually a human? You managed to fool all of us!”
James flashed him a playful smile. ‘You flatter me. Well, I know for sure that it’s better for you to work for me rather than for Youri
Dalibor.”
The Death Demon smiled wryly.
James had placed a sigil over the deepest part of his soul. If the Death Demon were to have any intentions of betraying him,
James would be able to sense it immediately.
‘Furthermore, he could even wipe my existence for good with just a simple thought. I’ll be gone eternally, and I won’t even get a
chance to be reborn or reincarnated.’ The Death Demon thought.
“What’s your next move?” The Death Demon asked.
“I’m going to collect the tokens.” James did not explain
more about his plans. Instead, he said, “Your powers aren’t fully restored. You should stay inside my storage and perform a
closed-door meditation for the time being. I’ll let you out when I need your help.”
“Understood.”
After putting the Death Demon into the storage, James turned his eyes to the universe before him.
He muttered, “Let’s get the Ursas’ token first.”