Chapter - 3602

The badge bore some resemblance to the soul badge, making it clear that it was bound to Nine-Tailed Enchantress.

The middle-aged man in a white robe hesitated for a moment before he closed his eyes again.

But right after he had done so, an aura appeared behind him. It was his counterpart of around Half-Eternal Class that shared his looks and appearance, still strikingly handsome, graceful, and imposing, surpassing the average zenith stage of Nebula Class.

Half-Eternal Class translated to power from having a foot in the door of Eternal Class.

Unlike the zenith stage of Nebula Class, it was tantamount to being half an Eternal Class warrior.

The fact that his counterpart possessed such capabilities was truly astounding.

His counterpart abruptly soared into the sky and disappeared in the blink of an eye, having gone someplace or other.

Meanwhile, his dark aura returned to its initial intensity and stillness.

Yet, there was distinctly some abnormal fluctuations within the stillness.

It was the aura of a breakthrough.

The force of it seemed tremendous, threatening to shatter the heavens and earth with the slightest touch, bringing about the destruction of all things.

However, he kept suppressing it, seemingly waiting for something or other.

At that moment, Zeke showed up with Vela outside Emerald Sword God's teleportation passage in Ancient Graveyard.

"Vela, I can't bring you with me this time."

After taking a deep breath, Zeke decided to leave Vela behind this time since the journey ahead was undoubtedly fraught with danger.

The last time, she only narrowly escaped death in Ghost Tomb. Naturally, he couldn't bear to have her continue taking risks with him.

But despite several attempts of dissuasion before coming over, Vela remained resolute right then with an emotive glimmer in her eyes.

"You want to leave me behind, Zeke? No matter how perilous the place is, I'm not scared. As long as you're by my side, I'm fearless."

Even in the most perilous times, she had never abandoned him.

Thus, she couldn't possibly leave when they hadn't even encountered any danger.

Upon hearing that, Zeke couldn't help but chuckle bitterly in exasperation.

"Alright then, Vela."

At the sight of Vela close to tears, his heart inevitably softened, and he nodded in agreement.

"Let's tread more carefully. "I'll see if I can locate anyone from Worldly Palace."

With that said, Zeke cautiously looked at the normal sky ahead.

He released a sliver of spiritual sense and reached out toward it.

As expected, he discovered the presence of a force.

"Palace protector?" He cautiously transmitted his voice over.

Suddenly, a cold laugh echoed in the air.

"What palace protector? How are you still alive, Zeke Williams?"

It was none other than Emerald Sword God.

Zeke's expression abruptly changed, and he quickly retreated with Vela.

As he did so, a powerful suction power emanated from that direction.

Fortunately, he was faster and managed to dodge in time.

A tear suddenly manifested at the teleportation channel, upon which a spectral projection of Emerald Sword God materialized before his eyes.

It was merely a projection, devoid of combat power.

Emerald Sword God stared intently at Zeke with a cold and baleful gaze.

"I asked you a question, Zeke. Why are you out here? Aren't you supposed to be in Worldly Palace? How are you not dead yet? Hey, how did the dark energy around you vanish?"

Zeke gave a dry laugh, feigning politeness.

"Lord Emerald Sword, there are no grudges between us. Why did you try to forcibly pull me in just now?"

"Hmph!" Emerald Sword God's expression turned icy.

"When I asked you a question, all you need to do is answer it! How dare you ask me anything!"

Zeke's expression turned cold as well. With the black wall separating them, he wasn't afraid of the Heavenly God.

The latter repeatedly attempted to take his life and even wanted to exploit him, so it made no sense to remain amicable.

"You truly deserve to die, Emerald Sword God."

With a sneer, he then taunted, "Is this all you've got? Just empty words and bluster?"

Upon hearing that, Emerald Sword God was furious. His expression instantly changed, becoming terrifyingly menacing.