Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

With the formation of Capsule Corp and the Sage Dragon School, Communities formed by Bulma and the trio of Kusu, Vados, and Marcarita, the only thing Vahn needed to move forward with the establishment of the Aldrnari Empire was a willing 'victim'.Though the simplest method was to convince an existing Alliance to let you subsume or take over one of their lesser-coveted Gates, Vahn's ambitions were too great to be constrained by a mere 4-Digit classification. He would eventually need to occupy more than half of the Gates between 1000 and 1010, so, while he had no problem playing nice and providing benefits to those willing to work alongside the Aldrnari Empire, Vahn knew the most expedient path towards his goals was conquest.Fortunately, many of the highest-ranking 4-Digit Communities were either infamous, notorious, or on the verge of civil war. The previous war had crippled many of the most powerful and influential Pantheons of Gods. Were that not the case, the Draco Grief Alliance never would have been able to install itself as the Floor Master of the South Side, a region host to Zeus, the Olympians, Avalon, and the Norse Faction.Simply put, now was the second-best time to strike at the Communities clinging to power in the Lower-Digit Gates. The absolute best timing would be to wait until the awakening of the Demon God, but, as he would rather avoid unnecessary bloodshed, Vahn intended to take action before then. There was a pretty substantial difference between overwhelming disobedient Communities through Rite of Challenge and wiping them out completely...Vahn's first target, entirely as a result of their proximity to the Sage Dragon's Hearth, was intended to be Kotoamatsukami, one of the top three Factions in the East Side. They just so happened to be in possession of the 1009th Gate, and, thanks to his previous disagreement with Souta, the second son of the Japanese God of Wind, they were already marginally antagonistic towards him.More importantly, the current leader of the Kotoamatsukami was Amaterasu, the Japanese Goddess of the Sun.The Little Garden allowed beings with similar origins to challenge one another for possession of the associated Fragment of Origin. This meant, so long as they could convince the general populace or earn the recognition of the Central Network, the Amaterasu and Tamamo who originated from the Nasuverse would be able to challenge the current Amaterasu for her status and origin.Though he had always possessed a peculiar affinity with the aforementioned Sun Goddess, literally marrying two separate versions of her, the Amaterasu of the Little Garden was rather infamous for her vanity and pride. She had even challenged Shiroyasha a number of times in the past, as, unlike her counterparts in innumerable Records, the Amaterasu of the Transcendental Path to Heaven was a Commander of the Divine Army and one of the greatest swordswomen in the Divine Realm.If not for the fact she also possessed fox ears, a trait Vahn had come to associate with most versions of Amaterasu, he may have been worried........."You want me to accompany you despite knowing I possess no Authority within the Divine Realm? I would never dare to refuse a request from my beloved Shufu-sama but I fear you haven't given this matter due consideration..."Though she was more than a little happy to receive a personal visit from Vahn, Amaterasu couldn't help smiling wryly in response to his request. She was one of the few people who couldn't readily depart his Little Garden, not because her existence was still required to maintain its structure, but because she was effectively powerless without her connection to the Sun. Even Tamamo was more powerful than her outside the Little Garden, so, as one of the most powerful beings on the inside, Amaterasu was reluctant to leave.Understanding Amaterasu's concerns, Vahn casually explained, "I've already discussed the matter with both Tamamo and Shiroyasha. The former is willing to split her tails to create a new body for you to inhabit. Your original vessel will remain enshrined here while your Ego will be transmigrated to the outside world. As for Shiroyasha, she has agreed to entrust you with a Divinity related to her 14 Sun Authorities. You will technically be her subordinate, but, in exchange, your power should be even greater than it is at the present moment.""Hmmm..."Though she wasn't particularly enthused by the notion of becoming subordinate to someone other than Vahn, Amaterasu would be lying if she said she wasn't interested in the outside world and the Divine Realm. She was also infatuated with the notion of training to increase her power, so, after a very brief moment of deliberation, she answered, "Very well. If Shufu-sama trusts this Shiroyasaha-sama enough to leave me in her care, it is only natural that I do the same..."Reaching up to her lips, Amaterasu playfully kissed the tip of her index finger before pulling it away to reveal a tiny yet unfathomably powerful golden flame. This was the core of her essence as a Tier 5 being, a physical representation of the 4.6 billion years of energy she had accumulated within her Ego.As the color faded from her once vibrant pink hair, replaced by an ashen-grey color, Amaterasu fearlessly entrusted the flame to Vahn. This was something she never would have considered a few hundred years ago, but, understanding that Vahn could basically erase her with a thought, the once haughty and immutable Goddess saw no reason to hesitate. Rather, the notion of entrusting Vahn with her 'everything' made her more than a little excited..."The next time we see each other...I'll be expecting...a reward..."With her body turning to stone at an alarming rate, Amaterasu elected to punctuate her words with a remarkably seductive smile. She had become rather fond of the moments of intimacy she shared with Vahn, so, now that she was finally able to leave the Little Garden, she was looking forward to being able to spend more time with him. His recent impregnation spree had also reached her ears, so, depending on how things played out, she might give being a mother a try...Though he was unaware of Amaterasu's interest in motherhood, an affectionate smile developed across Vahn's face as he placed the diminutive golden flame against his chest. He had yet to spend any quality time with her since his return from the Actualized World of Dragon Ball, so, even if she hadn't asked, he would have 'rewarded' both her and Tamamo until they were completely satisfied. This would probably take weeks, but, considering he had an eternity to work with, Vahn didn't mind investing days, months, or even years towards the gratification of his loved ones..."I promise..."......Unbeknownst to Vahn, each of his efforts to bait Kotoamatsukami into a conflict were for naught, as, the moment he spurned their good intentions, the trio of Gods presiding over the East Side's third most powerful faction had already decided to confront him. More specifically, Amaterasu was interested in Vahn's abilities while her brothers, Susanoo and Tsukuyomi, simply wanted to cut loose and have a bit of fun.With the intention of discussing their future conquest of the Sage Dragon's Hearth, Amaterasu, an inordinately tall woman with fox-like ears and golden hair that shimmered like the horizon at dawn, had her brothers gather alongside several of her most trusted vassals. This included several Gods of War such as Takemikazuchi and Bishamon, but, more importantly, at least for the purpose of saving face, it also included famous heroes such as Uesugi Kenshin, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Sakamoto Ryoma, and Miyamoto Musashi.Towering over everyone else present, much like the Goddess Vahn was familiar with, a rather fierce smile developed across the face of Amaterasu as she said, "The Sage Dragon Emperor has refused Kagutsuchi's offer, and, in turn, the olive branch we extended to the Sage Dragon's Hearth. To add insult to injury, he has conspired with the Jade Palace in an obvious attempt to avoid responsibility for the offense he has caused. Now that he has failed to secure an Alliance, I propose we move to eliminate or subsume the Sage Dragon's Hearth before they have the chance to grow even further."Though rumors had already started to circulate regarding Mikoto's and Fenrir's power, it wasn't enough to deter people from antagonizing the Sage Dragon's Hearth. Rather, now that they had a better understanding of the power possessed by its core members, an ever-increasing number of factions were eying the Sage Dragon's Hearth as if it were a fat lamb. Kotoamatsukami was simply the first with an adequate pretext to maneuver against them.Nodding his head in response to Amaterasu's words, a remarkably handsome man with wild, free-flowing black hair, golden eyes, and an untamed aura answered, "Leave it to me, Aneue. Fuujin is a member of my Strongest Storm Deity Community. Even if others are to act, doing so before I've had the chance to avenge my subordinate is improper."Snorting in response to the untamed man's spirited words, a paradoxically handsome yet feminine figure with fair features, three glowing eyes, silky purple hair, and fox-like ears remarked, "Restrain your imprudence, Susanoo. Our venerable sister is far too wise to entrust such a delicate matter to one such as yourself. We're trying to subsume them, not destroy them."Glowering in response to the androgynous figure's remark, Susanoo placed his hand on the handle of his trusted companions, the legendary Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi as he asked, "You believe your Fox-Moon Shrine to be the better option, Tsukuyomi?"Seeing Susanoo reach for his sword, purple flames began to build at the edge of Tsukuyomi's robes as a black, scale-like pattern spread across his forehead. At the same time, two fox-like masks, one black and one white, detached from his shoulders. Black and white flames manifested behind them like the tails of a kitsune, but, before either Tsukuyomi or Susanoo could act, an overwhelming heat and pressure descended upon everyone present as Amaterasu said, "Enough."Though Susanoo and Tsukuyomi were able to withstand it better than the others present, even they were forced to kneel when the purple-hue of Amaterasu's eyes was gradually replaced by a vibrant orange hue resembling the sunset."I didn't summon the two of you here to see you squabble amongst yourselves like children. I've already made my decision. Now, stay quiet and listen..."Retracting her aura just enough to allow Susanoo and Tsukuyomi to stand, Amaterasu's expression relaxed into a smile as she added, "The Sage Dragon's Hearth hasn't even been around for a year, yet, in spite of this, they are already preparing to ascend to the status of a 4-Digit Community. At the same time, several other notable Communities have begun to appear in each of the Cardinal Districts. This is clearly a ploy concocted by that imp in the Thousand Eyes Community. I refuse to let her have her way. Thus, before the Sage Dragon's Hearth can expand its influence any further, the entirety of Kotoamatsukami will take action."Surprised by their sister's words, both Susanoo and Tsukuyomi appeared slightly taken aback. Even the former, a God of Storms known for his violent temperament and lust for battle couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure this is the best course of action, Aneue? No matter how we try to spin things, our actions are certain to be interpreted as a declaration of war."Surprising the duo even further, Amaterasu simply shrugged before saying, "Peace goes against the very nature of the Little Garden. It dulls our blades and leads even the greatest of gods astray. Now that a wave of change has begun to sweep across the Divine Realm, it is the responsibility of those who bore the banner of the previous era to break it. Our only other options are to go with the flow or be drowned in its wake. I, for one, have no intention of going down without a fight. Now, are you going to continue gawking like fools or are you going to help me come up with a plan...?"......(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'She has fox ears? RIP...','Amaterasu, the Mega MILF...','I almost feel bad for her xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

"Are you serious?"Though she nodded her head in response to Vahn's question, Shiroyasha adopted a slight pout as she asked, "What reason could I possibly have to lie to you? I entrusted one of my Sun Authorities to that foxy maid of yours. If that isn't enough evidence to prove I'm all-in, why, I don't know what else to say..."Taking advantage of the fact she was lounging with her head in his lap, Vahn poked Shiroyasha's inflated cheeks as he remarked, "You know I wasn't calling into question your loyalty. I just find it difficult to believe that Kotoamatsukami would muster their forces without greater provocation..."As he had spent the past week coming up with methods to bait Kotoamatsukami into action, Vahn couldn't help feeling something was amiss when Shiroyasha suddenly informed him that his efforts were unnecessary. Kotoamtsukami had seized the initiative by nominating several of their lesser 4-Digit Communities to participate in the Sage Dragon's Hearth's promotional Gift Game. At the same time, they began spreading rumors that the Sage Dragon's Hearth was attempting to purchase a 4-Digit Gate rather than earning it through their own strength and merits.Those unfamiliar with how the Divine Realm worked might misconstrue Kotoamatsukami's actions as petty. While this was certainly the case, there were a number of convincing, perfectly reasonable justifications to pursue such a course of action.Just as Caulifla and Kale had learned, reputation and status were of paramount importance outside the 1-3-Digit Gates. If you could convince the general public that your enemy was weak and relied on underhanded methods to achieve victory, their power would, quite literally, be reduced. This was a common tactic employed by Communities at every level. After all, if you could weaken your foes while simultaneously strengthening your allies, why wouldn't you?The reason Vahn was confused was that such tactics were typically reserved for Communities that were at war with one another. Manipulating the public was a double-edged sword. People didn't like being fooled, so, if your opponent possessed the means to prove their innocence or sway the public in their favor, spreading rumors could have the exact opposite effect. This was how a group such as the Buddhist Faction was able to rise to prominence, as, even if their opponents attempted to slander them, the vast majority of people would simply assume they were lying.With rumors regarding Mikoto's and Fenrir's strength quickly circulating throughout the East Side, it wasn't too surprising that someone would either attempt to quash or downplay them. Such was par for the course when a new Community was building strength.The difference between this situation and the norm was that the members of Kotoamatsukami were being very public about their accusations. From the perspective of the common people, this made it seem as though they were on the side of righteousness. This would give them a substantial amount of leverage moving forward, as, even if their clearly sacrificial Community lost in the upcoming Gift Game, they could orchestrate a scenario that made the Sage Dragon's Hearth appear guilty."What a farce..."Snickering in response to Vahn's words, Shiroyasha rolled onto her side before curling up in a fetal position and muttering, "That's just the way things are. Why do you think the powers that be allow so many 'normal' people to reside in the Divine Realm? If strength was the only qualifier for power and authority, all of creation would just be a never-ended cycle of war. Systems such as this need to be in place so that those who are clever and opportunistic have the opportunity to claw their way to the top..."Though his hand habitually moved to scratch near the base of Shiroyasha's obsidian-black horns, Vahn found himself at a loss for words as a wave of realization washed over him. He had actually been intending to expel the vast majority of people from the Divine Realm via transmigration. The notion that those with power were given a choice while those without were forced to submit and obey had never sat well with him.By allowing people to transmigrate into worlds of their choosing, Vahn was hoping to make it up to the trillions who had been forced to suffer as a result of games they had no hand in. Now, however, he was-"Are you this impressionable every time you return from one of your Actualized Worlds...?"Blinking back to awareness, a wry smile developed across Vahn's face as he looked down to meet Shiroyasha's cat-like eyes, answering, "It's a little ironic, isn't it? I have all the time in the world to think yet still end up making decisions based on spur of the moment shifts in perspective...""Mmm...I wouldn't say it's ironic. Many of the Primordial Gods refused to change even after the destruction of the original Little Garden. It's one of the reasons Poets were created. Without them, existence would have been erased long ago as the only driving forces of change were the demons representing war, disaster, and chaos..."With a reminiscent look in her eyes and a melancholic smile on her face, Shiroyasha used the tip of her inordinately sharp nail to casually cut a line down Vahn's pant leg. This caused the latter's brow to twitch, but, instead of interrupting the mischievous demoness's reverie, he tenderly combed his fingers through her silvery-white, indescribably silky hair...Understanding that Vahn wouldn't complain even if she took a bite out of his calf, the smile on Shiroyasha's face became slightly predatory as she traced her tongue along the skin her 'careless' actions had exposed. She hadn't been particularly fond of blood in the past, but, ever since getting to know Vahn, suckling the remarkably sweet extract from his body had become one of her favorite pastimes...Realizing where things were head, a wry smile developed across Vahn's face. Before she bit into him, however, Shiroyasha continued from where she left off, explaining, "The ability to change our mind and adapt to external stimuli is a relatively recent addition to the repertoire of Gods. Before, even the most powerful among us were little more than slaves to our Divinities. We had very little freedom, only purpose..."Rising to a seated position, Shiroyasha positioned herself in Vahn's lap, willfully guiding his hands to her stomach before adding, "It was the creation of Gifts that allowed a few of us to break free from the chains that had bound us since time immemorial. As for the rest, they went on to form the very foundation atop which the current Little Garden was established..."Leaning her head back, Shiroyasha's dagger-like horns poked Vahn in the chest as she met his gaze, concluding her tangential explanation by stating, "Change is inevitable. Those who cannot or refuse to change are fated to become the stepping stones of others. Your impressionability may result in a number of...disadvantageous situations in the future. Even then, you should never doubt yourself. It is our ability to make mistakes and learn from them that allows us to grow. If you were perfect from the start, nothing would ever change..."As a being that had existed since before the dawn of time, Shiroyasha was something of an expert when it came to the subject at hand. It wasn't all that long ago that she had descended to the Little Garden. Almost immediately thereafter, she made a number of poor decisions, experienced what it was like to be exploited, and even had her very existence profaned beyond repair.In spite of all the hardships she had been forced to endure, Shiroyasha had never once thought to go back and change things. Sure, there were a number of events that haunted her to this very day, but, prior to those happenings, all she had was the experiences of others.Shiroyasha had witnessed the formation and decay of countless cosmological structures, the birth of creation, and, within it, the lives of a functionally infinite number of creatures. In spite of this, if anyone were to ask her which she would prefer, Shiroyasha would choose even the memories from the very worst day of her life over every experience she had accumulated watching others...With that in mind, Shiroyasha's kimono gradually dispersed into a pale, lavender-colored mist. She may be content with choosing her worst memories, but, as there was currently no one forcing her to make such decisions, she would rather focus on creating new, happier ones. The time she spent with Vahn was among the most memorable, so, while she may have suppressed the urge to follow the current 'trend', that wasn't going to stop her from having as much fun as she desired.........Armed with the knowledge of Kotoamatsukami's scheme, Vahn informed the leaders of each of his affiliate Communities before taking a back seat on the issue. This may seem negligible on his part, but, in actuality, he just wanted to give everyone else the chance to act. They needed a platform to build their legend upon, and, as contrived as it might seem, ignoring such rumors would ultimately work in their favor once people realized they were completely unaffected.If Vahn really wanted to, he could actually grant the people 'beneath' him a portion of his Authority via his Familia Crest or something as simple as an emblem on their armor. Instead, the only benefit he granted them was complete immunity to the formative effects of a Poet. In other words, even if a famous Poet attempted to alter that nature of their existence, the System Templates he had granted each of them would intervene. Then, once it became known that they were immune to the effects of a Poet, their legend and identities would quickly take shape as 'only the strongest' were impervious to the influence of a Poet.Simply put, letting the girls do whatever they wanted was the best way to ensure they were able to develop or seize Fragments of Origin for themselves. If he took proactive action, they would always be seen as beneath him. While there was nothing intrinsically wrong with this, Vahn had never once viewed his wives and lovers in such a manner. They may not be his equals in power or status but he would continue to regard them as such until the sentiment was firmly planted in the minds of every single person in existence.To this end, Vahn passed his days by lounging about, spending time with the people visiting the Sage Dragon's Hearth, and watching over his kids. Xysteria got along remarkably well with Usalia and her kittens, and, ever since they were given the opportunity to venture outside, many of Vahn's children were eager to try creating Communities of their own.Though he did place quite a number of restrictions on them, Vahn didn't have any issues with his children wanting to venture out on their own. The only caveats were that they would need to stay in groups of three, and, for the most part, rely on themselves to ascend through the ranks of the Little Garden. They would have access to the Quest Board, but, unless they were in danger of being taken advantage of by a far more powerful organization, Vahn had no intention of stepping in to resolve problems they had created for themselves.In actuality, Vahn wouldn't hesitate to step in if his children, specifically his daughters, were truly in danger. However, if it was something as base as their lives being on the line, he didn't mind letting them experience a minor trauma or two if it was the result of their own actions. Their actual bodies were safely stowed away within his personalized Little Garden, so, unless they encountered a being capable of detecting and destroying the ostensibly indestructible System Templates, death simply meant returning and having to 'reincarnate' into a new vessel.As for the fate of anyone who tried to exploit or take advantage of his children...death would be a reprieve.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'What is this, High School...?','System Templates are busted...','Vahn isn't a helicopter papa. He's the weapons platform watching from high orbit xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Though she ultimately agreed to Vahn's offer, Wu didn't want to abandon Mount Huaguo. She also felt a sense of filial responsibility towards Xiwangmu, so, instead of forcing her hand, Vahn created a teleportation array linking Mount Huaguo to the Sage Dragon's Hearth.Simply put, Wu would continue to reside on Mount Huaguo, but, whenever she was bored, she, and anyone she was in direct contact with, could drop by the Sage Dragon's Hearth. Since she was able to create hundreds of clones, she could always leave at least one of them to keep an eye on things, so, even if she spent weeks, months, or even years just playing around, the odds of the Jade Palace being threatened without her notice were slim.Fortunately, despite Wu's concerns, the Jade Emperor didn't oppose the arrangement. Rather, when Vahn met with him to explain the situation, both he and Lady Xiwangmu gave their blessing after he swore an oath to protect and cherish the troublesome yet lovable monkey girl. This came as quite a shock to Wu, who, after a private discussion with Lady Xiwangmu, emerged from her chambers with an ornate jade comb, neatly arranged hair, and slightly puffy eyes.The evening that followed was among the most intense and passionate that Vahn had experienced since his early days in the Record of Danmachi........."You know, this isn't exactly what I had in mind when I agreed to come with you..."Standing above a beaten and bloodied Caulifla, Wu had to fight the urge to step triumphantly atop the half-conscious Saiyaness's head. Caulifla had challenged her the moment they were introduced, as, despite suffering quite a number of beatings, she was determined to ascertain where she stood in comparison to Vahn's other women.Smiling wryly in response to Wu's remark, Vahn decided against pointing out she had a massive grin on her face. Instead, he said, "You should prepare yourself. This is where the real fight begins."Without responding to Vahn's words, Wu shifted her attention to the opposite end of the massive wasteland created by her's and Caulifla's battle. There, Kale could be seen releasing a thunderous roar as an emerald green aura erupted from her body. At the same time, a layer of reddish-pink fur slowly spread across much of her body, the only exception being her face, hands, neck, and breasts.Though a more sensible person may have tried to interrupt Kale's transformation, Wu occupied herself with a booger in her left nostril. The energy exuding from Kale's body was enough to bristle the fur on her tail, but, confident in her limitless strength and inviolable durability, she waited until the Legendary Saiyaness was giving her a death starer before asking, "You sure you don't need a bit more time? Who knows, I might die of old age if you stall things out long-"With Kale appearing behind her in an instant, Wu didn't even have time to widen her eyes before a meteoric punch slammed into her lower back. Unfortunately, just as Kale was about to send her flying away from the downed Caulifla, Wu's body promptly dispersed into a cloud of pale golden smoke as a peal of impish laughter sounded from behind her."Bzzt! Wrong one~!"Rewarding Kale's efforts, Wu grabbed the befuddled Saiyaness's tail before spinning her around like a world-class hammer thrower. Then, the moment she generated enough momentum, she released the much larger woman from her grasp as another version of herself appeared high in the sky.To her credit, Kale was able to right herself almost instantaneously, but, even after unleashing a Ki blast capable of destroying a planet a hundred times over, Wu passed through it unscathed before sending her crashing towards the ground like a spiked volleyball.Emerging from the massive crater caused by her impact with the earth, a thunderous roar escaped from Kale's throat as she charged towards Wu with even greater speed and intensity. Unfortunately, no matter how much she powered up, she would never be able to harm so much as a hair on Wu's head. This was the insurmountable wall most people faced when transitioning from a Lower Realm to the Divine Realm. She had absolutely nothing guaranteeing her power, so, against an opponent with multiple Fragments of Origin, she may as well be an insect crawling about in the dirt.Demonstrating this, Wu was able to ignore Kale's attacks even when the latter was punching her with enough force to fracture the surrounding space. At the same time, even her casual punches and kicks were enough to send Kale flying, as, without a legend attesting to her sturdiness, there was simply 'no way' she could withstand blows from the legendary Sun Wu Kong.Adding insult to injury, Wu side-stepped one of Kale's telegraphed punches before spinning around and smacking her in the back of the head with her tail. This sent the slowly expanding Saiyaness on another crash course towards the ground as she said, "We should hurry and wrap this up. Any more than this and I'm going to start feeling like a bully."Undeterred by Wu's words, Kale liberated herself from a city-sized crater before thumbing her nose and snorting out a fair amount of blood. Then, startling even Wu, the fur on her body began to shift from a reddish pink to a dark purple as she said, "Eat a dick and choke on it..."As these were the first words she was hearing from the taciturn Saiyaness, Wu was genuinely taken aback by Kale's caustic remark. Her right eye immediately started to twitch, but, before she could even think to retort, a tremendous amount of heat and pressure erupted from Kale's body as she brought her hands together to produce a massive, eerie purple beam tinted with an abyssal black shroud.Feeling a marginal amount of danger exuding from the eerie beam of energy, Wu used 'Monkey Bounds Across the Heavens' to effectively teleport out of the way. This ended up being the correct decision, as, even if her mastery was limited, Kale had been learning how to manipulate the Law of Destruction from Vados. She had agreed to become the next God of Destruction for Universe 6, as, despite being a Saiyan, Caulifla had been nominated for the position of Daikaioh after beating up their Supreme Kai and mastering God Ki in a remarkably short period of time."It seems you've got a bit of bite to your bark..."Hearing Wu's voice from behind her, Kale, still releasing an ear-piercing roar, attempted to sweep her energy beam around. Unfortunately, Wu's words were punctuated by the Ruyi Jingu Bang. She had sensed the destructive energy contained within the blast, and, while it may not have been able to injure her, Wu knew it would have hurt like hell. This wasn't an exaggeration either as the flames of hell were, quite literally, powered by the Laws of Purgatory, Purification, and Destruction...With an indentation forming at her crown, Kale was smashed into the ground with enough force to create a fissure that extended far beyond the horizon. If not for the fact Wu had held back, a similar fissure would have formed in her skull as the weight of the Ruyi Jingu Bang could compete with a white dwarf star when fully unleashed.Seeing Kale lying motionless at the bottom of the abyssal crevasse, a subdued yet disdainful snort emanated from Wu's nose as Vahn manifested beside her with a completely healed Caulifla and an uncharacteristically serious-looking Vados. With the exception of Vahn, she was the most aware of how truly powerful Kale was, so, despite hearing that the power scaling of the Divine Realm utterly eclipsed that of her world, it was difficult to accept how one-sided the fight had been.Noticing the look on Vados's face, Wu's brows perked up as she asked, "You got a problem, blue?"Before Vados could answer, Vahn plopped his hand atop Wu's head, saying, "This isn't the Heavenly Domain. I don't mind if you spar against people who are willing but you shouldn't go around trying to pick fights with everyone who gives you a funny look. Vados and her sisters are still getting used to the differences between their world and the Divine Realm. She wasn't trying to look down on you or question your strength..."Interpreting Vahn's words to mean she would suffer defeat at the hands of Wu, Vados bowed her head in a respectful but dignified manner as she said, "Forgive me if my actions have offended you in any way. I was merely taken aback and in awe of your power. Vahn wasn't exaggerating when he said you were among the most powerful beings in all of creation..."Though she wasn't particularly fond of Vados's overly polite response, Wu's mood improved quite a bit when the blue-skinned beauty mentioned Vahn's praise. She wouldn't really care if others called her powerful, but, as one of the few people to have defeated her in a direct exchange, Wu assigned an inordinately high value to Vahn's words.Reducing the size of her Ruyi Jingu Bang, Wu placed it behind her ear before answering, "Very well then. Out of consideration for Vahn, I'll be magnanimous this time around and let you off the hook. Just keep in mind I'm very sensitive to gazes. The next time you gawk at me like I'm some kind of strange animal, don't blame me for poking you in the eye."On that note, Wu bat aside Vahn's hand before leaping into the chasm to retrieve Kale. She knew Vahn would have handled it even without her, but, feeling a little apologetic after basically bashing the girl's head in, she felt obligated to lend a hand. Kale might resent her for defeating Caulifla, but, at the end of the day, they were all sisters. If she didn't at least try to get along, her status as one of the most preeminent members of Vahn's harem would be threatened. After all, nobody liked a vain consort.........Sensing the disappearance of Vahn from the Heavenly Domain, a faint yet distinguishable frown developed across Vor's face. She had been waiting outside the walls of the Heavenly City for days, and, while this wasn't a particularly long period of time, it was enough to make her feel pressured after receiving orders to infiltrate the Sage Dragon's Hearth."At least I was able to confirm the establishment of a relationship between the Jade Palace and the Sage Dragon's Hearth..."As teleportation within the Jade Palace was impossible without the Jade Emperor's consent, Vahn's sudden disappearance pointed to one of two options. He either didn't care about the Jade Emperor in the slightest or the two had reached some kind of agreement. Considering Vahn had received his invitation from the Jade Emperor himself, Vor doubted the two were on bad terms with each other.Confident in her assessment, Vor's battle skirt promptly transformed into a shape resembling wings as she bolted towards the horizon at a cruising speed of Mach 600,000. If she wanted, she could go even faster, but, so long as she was in the Heavenly Domain, she needed to respect their rules. Most Communities had strict regulations against outsiders traveling faster than this speed of light within their territory, so, while she was more than a little tempted to tear a hole through the foundation of the Heavenly Domain itself, Vor held back to avoid instigating a war.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Lady Xiwangmu be like, "If you break my daughter's heart, I'll make you suffer ten trillion deaths...!','Caulifla and Kale just got the unnamed mob treatment from Grandpa Wu o_o...','Vor is very eager to reunite with our boy...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 2180: The Dawn of a New Era?