On the northernmost island of the continent, an elderly man of serene countenance sat in meditation. His aged appearance was a symbol of the knowledge he gained through many years of his life.

Wearing only the bare essentials, he endured the cold embrace of his surroundings with steadfast stoicism.

In a moment of introspection, he cast his eyes in a particular direction. Then, a contemplative sigh escaped his lips.

"An Immortal's return?" He murmured while a furrow was forming upon his brow. Just the thought of their existence was already giving him a headache.

The annals of time had long borne witness to the extinction of the Immortals. There was no doubt that their lineage was long gone after hundreds of years.

Yet, the phenomenon that he felt just now felt real.

The sudden emergence of an Immortal would greatly impact this world, so he couldn't help but feel uneasy.

'Did I make a mistake?' The old man thought. He couldn't understand how an Immortal could reappear after all these years.

Moreover, the Immortals were unable to reproduce, and they could only pass down their legacy...

Indeed, if what he felt just now wasn't an Immortal who came back from the Abyss Realm, then it must be someone who inherited the legacy of an Immortal. But for such a legacy to exist, there had to be a living Immortal Spirit who could pass it down!

'Haaa~ I thought it's going to be peaceful until the day I die'

The old man pondered for a while and then made up his mind.

He had to investigate this matter himself.

"If an Immortal showed up, those Time Magicians and Demon Saints would swarm this realm again... Tsk..." The old man grumbled as he quickly put on his clothes and prepared to leave the icy island.

Before he left, he summoned his disciples to follow him.

"Master Merlin, where are we going?" One of the three disciples asked.

"We are going to the mainland, where a strange phenomenon has occurred. There is a possibility that an Immortal has returned, and we need to find out the truth." Merlin said.

"An Immortal? But I thought they were all extinct. How can that be? You said only Half-Immortals like you remained in this world?" Another disciple asked.

"That's what we are going to find out. Come on, let's go. We don't have much time. The traces of the Immortal might disappear," Merlin said.

He then activated his staff and opened a portal. He stepped into it, followed by his disciples. They disappeared from the island, and headed towards the land, where Vale was.

***

Similar events occurred in various places around the world, and all of these people were the hidden Half-Immortals!

In another kingdom, there was a majestic church that stood on a cliff overlooking the sea.

It was the main temple of the Church of the Eminence of the Sea, one of the largest and most influential religious organizations in the world.

It worshipped the Eminence of the Sea, the supreme deity that ruled over the oceans and the storms.

The church was a magnificent structure, built with white marble and blue glass. It had a dome-shaped roof, adorned with golden statues of sea creatures and angels.

It had a tall spire, that reached the sky and emitted a bright light. After looking inside, you could see a large hall, that could accommodate thousands of worshippers and pilgrims.

At the center, there was a sacred altar that housed the holy relic of the Eminence of the Sea, a crystal sphere that contained a drop of his divine blood.

Nonetheless, the church was also the headquarters of the Storm Knights, the elite warriors and priests of the Eminence of the Sea.

They were the guardians of the church, and the enforcers of the faith.

These Storm Knights wore silver armor and blue cloaks, and wielded swords and spears that could summon lightning and thunder.

They were feared and respected by all, and they had the authority to judge and punish anyone who defied the will of the Eminence of the Sea.

In the highest tower of the church, there was a private chamber, where the Pontiff of the Church of the Eminence of the Sea resided.

He was the leader of the church and was known as the representative of the Eminence of the Sea on earth.

"Mhmmm Is that an Immortal descending into our realm? Was it the Ruri Kingdom?"

The Pontiff was an old man, with a long white beard and a bald head. He had piercing blue eyes, and a stern expression.

He wore a white robe and a blue cape, and a golden crown that signified his authority. He also wore a necklace, that had a pendant with the symbol of the Eminence of the Sea, a trident surrounded by waves.

The Pontiff was sitting on a throne, reading a book of scriptures, when he suddenly felt a disturbance in the air. He sensed a powerful and unfamiliar presence, that emanated from the western part of the continent.

"If that's the case, all those Half-Immortals hiding in seclusion will surely come out. This can be turned into an opportunity"

The Pontiff knew that the Immortals were the enemies of the Eminence of the Sea, and that they had fought a war with him in the ancient times. He also knew that with the help of the Eminence of the Sea, the Immortals had been banished from the world and sent to the Abyss Realm.

There may be many versions of the story, but the fact that the Eminence of the Sea sided with the Demon Saints was real.

He felt a sense of dread and curiosity, and he decided to investigate.

He closed the book, and stood up from the throne.

Then, he walked to the window, and looked at the raging sea.

He then raised his hand, and with a simple gesture, he summoned a storm cloud that formed above the church!

After doing all of this, he spoke in a loud and commanding voice.

"Storm Knights, heed my call. I have an urgent mission for you. An Immortal has appeared in the Ruri Kingdom! A newly descended Immortal will be suppressed by the Realm's Will! We must find out who he is and what he wants. Gather your weapons and your mounts, and follow me. May the Eminence of the Sea bless us, and guide us." The Pontiff shouted as he revealed the power of another Half-Immortal.