Chapter 722: Angel Mark

"But understand this: your master will never turn against our Angel clan for the sake of a dog like you. Dare to act recklessly again, and your fate will be far worse."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Yang didn't stop. Instead, he used the gleam of his sword to engrave an Angelic mark on the man's forehead.

Xu Yang imbued this mark with the Law of the Supreme God of Light, making it so profound that even their Divine King might not be able to erase it.

However, could a being like the Divine King possibly use his divine power over a mere guard dog who had disgraced himself? Of course not.

Although Xu Yang didn't kill the man, even if he returned to the Divine Realm, his end would be nigh.

Without a doubt, he considered himself formidable, but he was merely a pawn, casually played in the game between Xu Yang and the top figures of the Divine Realm.

Unfortunately, it was only at this moment that he truly understood his place.

"Now, get out."

Xu Yang was pleased with his handiwork, then kicked him out of the Angelic Realm.

As he tumbled away, the shadow heard countless jeers from throughout the Angelic Realm. He had never suffered such profound humiliation. Before Xu Yang, he had lost all his honor.

This upheaval, which could have been a disaster changing the fate of the Angel clan, had its outcome completely altered by Xu Yang's astonishing actions. Not only did it significantly increase the Angel clan's prestige, but it also solidified his and Xiao Hua's positions within the clan, utterly humiliating the Divine Race in the process.

After this battle, no one within the Angel clan dared to act presumptuously before Xu Yang, and the cohesion of the entire Angel clan became stronger than ever.

The Divine Realm.

"Master, I... I've returned..."

In an unknown location, at the end of a mountain peak, the figure who habitually held an ancient book seemed to be in good spirits, never appearing troubled or worried by the commotion outside.

"There's no need to be so afraid; I am not the Divine King. If you were to appear before the Divine King in this state, you wouldn't leave the King's Palace alive."

The shadow, with the Angelic mark engraved on his forehead, knelt on one knee, burying his head deep. He did not want to show his humiliated face to his master.

"Master, I have disgraced the Divine Race. Any punishment you deem fit would not be excessive. Your subordinate only asks to keep his life so that he may one day avenge today's humiliation, or else I will not rest even in the afterlife!"

The strategist slowly turned to face the strong individual. "I can give you this chance. I know you are not someone who fears death, but dying in such disgrace would be unacceptable to you. There is indeed an opportunity for you to atone for your misdeeds and earn merit. I wonder if you have the courage to seize it."

The shadow abruptly lifted his head, just in time to see a reddish-black, iron-like object coalescing in his master's palm.

Though the object appeared unremarkable, the bloody aura emanating from it was unimaginably strong.

"This is... the Totem Seal of the Tydamir Epic?"

"Correct. His Majesty has agreed to activate the Tydamir Epic."

"Given your qualifications, you ordinarily wouldn't be privy to such specific details. However, seeing as you are about to undertake this crucial mission, I have decided to reveal a part of a major secret related to the Divine King.

In the system of All Heavens, the Law of Time is one of the supreme creation laws, an unshakable eternal rule that coexists with All Heavens. Unless the planes of All Heavens collapse, time and space here will always advance according to fixed rules.

However, once it encounters power from an upper realm that surpasses All Heavens, the so-called eternally unchanging rules of time and space can indeed be altered.

An 'Epic,' as it's called, refers to significant historical events and wars that occurred within All Heavens during a particular period in the past!

Initially, the Divine Realm used special means to engrave the entire process of these Epics as a commemorative act to preserve our civilization.

But now, since the Divine King's ascension, every past Epic Totem has become the most powerful secret trump card for our Divine Domain.

Through specific catalysis, the spatiotemporal laws corresponding to each Epic can become a colossal cage, imprisoning any powerful enemy we wish to suppress.

To prevent overlapping and colliding spatiotemporal law data, which would trigger a catastrophic collapse, the seal of soul sacrifice becomes essential. A sufficiently powerful malevolent aura is the only primal energy capable of filling the void rifts that appear when spatiotemporal laws fluctuate.

And you, a soul brimming with endless resentment, bearing the greatest humiliation of the Divine Race, and yearning for revenge, are the ideal sacrifice. Once your soul merges into the seal, you will become the judge who can control the lives and deaths of people like Xu Yang, gaining the power to command the Epic Totem and becoming the master of those prisoners' fates!

Of course, the price is that you will no longer be simply yourself, but will merge with the Epic Totem, becoming its keeper existing solely for revenge, bound to it."

"I am willing."

The shadow answered without hesitation.

In truth, he had already resolved to die when he first returned. His greatest fear was that the Divine Realm would subject him to further punishment and humiliation, causing him to perish consumed by hatred.

Now, it seemed he had not only temporarily preserved his life but had also gained an unprecedented and excellent opportunity to control the fates of his enemies. How could he possibly refuse?

"I am willing to dedicate everything to seize this chance for revenge! As long as Xu Yang and his people fall into the Epic Totem's trap, I will be ready to make the sacrifice at any moment."

"Good!!"

The strategist had been waiting for precisely that answer.

"As my final gift to you, before you are required to begin the sacrifice, I will, in the Divine King's name, remove the mark of shame from your forehead and bestow upon you the glory of a Divine Warrior. You will carry this honor as you slumber within the Epic Totem's seal."

The shadow, overwhelmed with emotion, knelt and repeatedly bowed his head to the strategist in gratitude.

"Very well, you may go."

"Then... Master, when do we plan to act?"

"Not long now. The surprise will descend from the heavens precisely when Xu Yang and his companions ascend to the Moonless Sky!"

The Angelic Realm.

"Well done, Boss! Did Yue Xiu truly pass on all his skills to you? You've even comprehended the Law of the Supreme God of Light, a power not seen in the Angel clan for a hundred thousand years! If you were to return to our continent now, you would surely be revered by thousands and worshipped by all!"

Long Kun couldn't help but fantasize about their return to the academy, envisioning the immense satisfaction of seeing those formerly arrogant youngsters now humbly looking up at them like deities.