Its me. Its my fault. If I had given a drop of Sovereigns Might to Delia, she wouldnt die!

Why didnt I give it to Delia. Why. WHY!!!

Endless guilt wracked Linleys chest, with regret striking viciously at his soul. Linleys entire mind was in a state of chaos, and had sunken into a state of endless remorse.

Bebe, Phusro, and Tewila look at each other, worry appearing on their faces.

Waaaaa.waaaaaaaa! Little Wade continuously cried, and his sobs seemed to be more ear-piercing than ever before in that utterly silent mountainous area. Linley felt that each cry from Wade stabbed against his heart!

Dont cry, Wade, dont cry. Holding Wade, Bebe was growing frantic as well.

Boss! Bebe said frantically.

Linley! Phusro called out worriedly as well.

But Linley didnt seem to hear anything. He was completely lost in his regret and grief. The look on his face was one which made others tremble upon beholding.

Right! Linley let out a sudden growl. It was my selfishness! I always thought about my own safety, and I didnt think about Delia. I kept the Sovereigns Might on my own person this entire time. It was my selfishness. I was too selfish!!!

Self-criticism. Self-hatred!

Linley, his thoughts in a jumble, had pushed the blame squarely onto his own shoulders, due to his selfishness.

Actually, Delia was too weak. Even if she had Sovereigns Might, she wouldnt be able to defeat a Seven Star Fiend. It was only natural that Linley should be the one to use Sovereigns Might to protect Delia.

If Linley truly was selfish

Then when facing the combined strike of those seven Elders, he wouldnt have pushed Delia aside at that critical moment, thereby wasting precious time. After all, at that time, he could have dodged instead.

All seven of those attacks had landed.

Linley had nearly died. Although he hadnt died, the protective armor of Sovereigns Might had been broken through, and even his body had been crippled.

However, Linleys thoughts had entered a state of confusion, and others were completely unable to dissuade him.

It was my selfishness. Its all my fault. If I had given Sovereigns Might to Delia, she wouldnt die. Linleys mind was utterly chaotic. These words were the only thing that consistently echoed within his consciousness.

Linley! Phusro suddenly roared. Hurry up and seize every moment to save Delia. By wasting time here, YOU ARE KILLING DELIA!!!

These words suddenly brought Linley back to his senses.

He looked at Delia, lying there on the ground. Phusros words suddenly brought Linley back into clear-mindedness. Every moment, Delias soul is being devoured and transformed. I cant waste any time, I cant!

By now, Linleys right arm had already grown out to the elbow. The more powerful the body, the slower the recovery.

Phusro. Linley turned to look at Phusro. My mind is in shambles right now. Tell me, what should I do? What are my best options for saving Delia?

Linley, in his current state, truly wasnt suited for making decisions.

Phusro let out a mental sigh of relief. For Linley to be able to say this meant that his mind was clear, at least. Phusro immediately said solemnly, Linley, neither you nor I are as familiar with the experts of the Indigo Prefecture as your Patriarch, Gislason. Gislason is the leader of the Four Divine Beasts clan, and he knows far more than we do! Your Patriarch will know more than anyone else as to who will be able to save Delia. Perhaps the Four Divine Beasts clan itself has someone capable of rescuing Delia.

Linleys eyes immediately lit up.

Right. The Four Divine Beasts clan has existed for so long. Perhaps it truly does have a supreme expert capable of saving Delia. A hint of hope appeared in Linleys mind.

Right now, we need to hurry back to the Skyrite Mountains. Normally, metallic lifeforms will take nearly two months, but if we travel by day and by night without resting, we should be able to get there in ten days or half a month. Once we reach the Skyrite Mountains, therell be more people and more ideas. Phusro said hurriedly.

Linley made up his mind as well.

Thats what well do, then. Linleys body once more Dragonformed. In terms of flying speed, his Dragonforms flying speed was indeed much faster.

Linley lowered his head to look at Delia, lying there on the ground. Delia looked as though she were asleep. Linley said gently, Delia, you have to hold on. Stretching out his left hand, he took Delia into his arms.

Phusro, please hold Wade. Linley said. Well immediately head out.

Alright. Phusro took Wade from Bebes arms.

Boss, dont be too heartbroken. Delia will definitely recover. Bebe said consolingly. Linley forced out a smile, then nodded slightly. Right. Bebe, you stay with the others. Phusro and I will go back first.

Bebe nodded, and then he watched as Linley and Phusro pierced through the skies, disappearing into the horizon.

Bebes eyes had tears within them as well. Raising his head upwards, he looked at the sky. Overgodsthe Boss has already lost his father and his Grandpa Doehring. No matter what, you cant let Delia die as well. If Delia dies, then the Boss

Bebe and Linley had lived so many years together. He understood Linley very well.

No matter what sort of difficult circumstances or dire straits Linley was in, he wasnt afraid at all and would face them head on. Butwhen those close to him left, Linley suffered terrifying emotional blows.

Alright. Everyone, hurry into the metallic lifeform. Well make haste back home. Tewilas voice rang out. All of you, stop being sad. Move all of our unconscious clansmen into the metallic lifeform. We will hurry backwards.

It wasnt just Delia who was unconscious. There were quite a few clansmen lying on the ground, while quite a few onlookers were injured as well. When they learned that these people werent dead yet, they too felt a hint of new hope.

The Azure Dragon clansmen entered the metallic lifeform, and then it once more pierced through the skies, also making haste and flying towards the Skyrite Mountains.

When the Azure Dragon clansmen left, the only people remaining were those who were in that other metallic lifeform.

Too powerful. Especially that expert from the Azure Dragon clan. He was actually able to fight five other experts by himselfand slaughtered them all! These people werent saddened for Delia, only stunned by this battle.

That gray-robed who died was powerful as wellthe one who sent all those terrifying green specks of light out.

Did anyone hear what that expert of the Azure Dragon clan is named? I thought I heard that big fellow with long red hair shout Linley loudly.

Right. He is named Linley. I heard it as well.

This Linley, judging from his power, has to at least be an Elder of the Azure Dragon clan.

A hubbub of conversationbut then, these spectators who had watched the battle and recorded it down with scryer recordings all returned to their own metallic lifeform and left.

Moments later

Multiple figures flew over at high speed to the battlefield.

Even Elder Zabu died. The eight Elders are all dead!

In mid-air, a fiery light instantly streaked in from the southern horizon, arriving at the northern skies.

Linley and Phusro were currently flying at maximum speed. However, even Dragonformed, in terms of flying speed, Linley was still far inferior compared to Phusro. Thus, Phusro spread out his energy, enveloping Linley within it and carrying him.

This caused their speed to rise to a higher level.

Linley lowered his head, looking at Delia. Delias eyes were closed, and she was in a state of complete unconsciousness. Linleys arms were now completely healed.

Delia, you have to be fine.

Linley spoke very softly. He felt boundless grief and regret towards Delia. If Delia truly were to die, Linley didnt know what he would do in the future. He wouldnt be able to accept it at all.

Phusro, seeing Linley like this, couldnt help but sigh.

Can love truly cause a person to become like this? Phusro said in his heart. He had been captured and tamed by Elquin when he was a Saint, and had always been used as a little golden kitten, without being given any chance to experience love.

Linley, dont worry. Given my speed, well reach the Skyrite Mountains very soon. Phusro consoled.

Right. Phusro, thank you for this. Truly. Linley, although frantic, still spoke with gratitude.

Thank me for what? Its my fault, in a way. I let that elfin Elder have the opportunity to release that final attack. Phusro said guiltily. In truth, that Elder Zabu was the most powerful of those eight Elders.

He was so powerful that he nearly had the strength of an Asura. Once he also used a drop of Sovereigns Might, his strength was indeed terrifying.

It isnt your fault. That person truly was powerful. Linley still remembered how, when he had suffered the combined attacks of those seven Elders, the most dangerous one of them had been that elfin Elder. With but a single attack, he had nearly caused Linley to be finished.

Im still not strong enough. Linley stared into the distance.

The two of them, transformed into that fiery light, continued to fly towards the horizon at high speed.

And finally, they arrived at the Skyrite Mountains!

After having flown for six days and a night, they arrived at the Skyrite Mountains just as nightfall came.

Linley, upon seeing the distant Dragon Avenue of the Skyrite Mountains, felt his heart tremble. While flying forward at high speed, he immediately called out frantically, Patriarch, PATRIARCH!!! Linleys roars shook the air above the entire Skyrite Mountains.

Who is it? Halt! The patrolling warriors of the Skyrite Mountains hurriedly shouted.

Linley and Phusro were flying too quickly. Their bodies were surrounded with fiery light as well, making it even harder for those patrolling warriors to see them clearly.

Whoosh! Phusro immediately retracted his fire-type divine power, and those patrolling warriors were immediately able to see the two of them clearly. One of them was in Dragonform, and clearly was a member of the Azure Dragon clan. They all couldnt help but feel relieved.

It is Elder Linley! Immediately, some patrolling warriors recognized him.

That savage, spike-studded Dragonform had become Linleys trademark.

Linley, what is it? A figure flew over at high speed. It was Elder Garvey. Elder Garvey, seeing Linley look so frantic, with his entire body stained with blood, couldnt help but ask in a hurry, What happened? Whats wrong with Delia?

Delia, she Before Linley even had a chance to reply

Linley! A voice rang out, and a powerfully built figure with azure hair flew out at high speed. It was the Patriarch of the Azure Dragon clan, Gislason. Gislason immediately saw Phusro. What happened?

We were attacked. Delia is now in critical condition. Phusro said hurriedly.

Gislason, seeing the situation, immediately said, Come to my place right away. As he spoke, he immediately led Linley and the others towards his residence.

Within the residence of the Patriarch. The main hall.

Linley gently placed Delia onto a seat, and then turned his head to look at Gislason. Patriarch, Delia suffered a spiritual attack from an Elder of the Edric clan, of the eight great clans

The Edric clan? The Edicts of Life? Gislasons face changed, and he immediately used his spiritual sense to probe Delias situation.

Linley, keeping hope alive in his mind, watched this scene. Not only was the Patriarch physically powerful, he was also extremely formidable with respect to the soul. Perhaps the Patriarch might have some method for saving Delia. Linley waited, and as he did, his heart was trembling.

Elder Garvey and Phusro just stood there, not daring to say a word.

Formidable, formidable! Gislason sighed in amazement.

What is it? Linley said hurriedly.

Gislason turned to look at Linley. He said solemnly, The devouring transformation in Delias soul isnt too bad right now. However, the devouring will grow faster and fasterIve never imagined that the Edicts of Life contained a technique like this. With regards to this, Ialas Gislason shook his head and sighed.

Linley was stunned.

But dont grow frantic. I cant save her, but that doesnt means others cant either. Gislason said hurriedly.

Right at this moment, two people charged in, one of which was Forhan.

What on earth is going on? Forhan said frantically. When he saw Linley in the corner of his eyes, his face couldnt help but change. Linley was actually still alivethis was completely out of his expectations.

Forhan, its good that you are here. You and Garvey, hurry over to Bloodbath Gorge and have the Grand Elder and the others come. Oh, right, hurry and ask the other three clan leaders to come as well. Hurry! Gislason shouted.