Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

After casually creating a dantian-like container to house the energy Fenrir was infusing into his body, Vahn separated from the lovable wolf girl to ask, "How do you feel?"Though her mood had diminished somewhat the moment her Master pulled away, Fenrir managed an uncharacteristic smile as she answered, "I feel great. It's difficult to put into words, but I suddenly feel more 'complete' than before."Recalling his moment of ascension in the Record of Danmachi, Vahn offered an understanding nod as he hooked a hand around Fenrir's head before resting his forehead against hers. She wasn't the only one feeling more complete at the present moment. He could feel their connection more clearly than ever before, so, even without her explaining things directly, he knew exactly how she felt."Master..."As if they were the only two people in the entire world, Fenrir stood on the tips of her toes in an effort to seize her Master's lips. Vahn offered no resistance in this regard. Rather, the moment he sensed her intentions, he forcibly separated them from the Jade Palace's Principle Axis of Time. In other words, they now had all the time in the world and no one, except perhaps the Administrator of the Central Network, had the ability to spy on them.From the perspective of everyone else, Vahn and Fenrir had just been staring into each others' eyes after the former rested his head against the latter. The only person to sense anything was amiss was Mikoto, as, the moment Vahn and Fenrir returned to the Principle Axis of Time, she could sense the changes in their bodies and auras. This caused her to feel envious, so, before anyone else could say anything, she jumped onto Vahn's shoulder and gave both him and Fenrir a light shock.Chuckling in spite of the bands of electricity flowing between his molars, Vahn reached his hand up to caress Mikoto's head as he teased, "You're cute when you're jealous..."Though she was fully capable of speech, Mikoto replied with a threatening, "Pika..." before puffing out her cheeks and producing even more electricity. This time, however, she didn't shock either of them as the serene yet piercing gaze of Fenrir's face made it readily apparent she didn't appreciate being electrocuted.Ignoring the energetic bands of electricity, Vahn used his index and middle fingers to persistently scratch under and around her chin until she inevitably released a sigh and rubbed her cheek against the back of his hand...Seeing the intimacy between Vahn and his two animal companions, Erlang Shen briefly exchanged glances with the Howling Celestial Dog. In response, the ivory-white canine adopted a moderately offended expression before stating, "Even if you look at me like that, I have no intention of letting you anywhere near my butt..."Understanding the implication contained in the Howling Celestial Dog's words, a violent aura began to exude from Erlang Shen's body as he stared down at his longtime companion and threatened, "It would appear I've been too lenient on you these past three-hundred years..."Without waiting for his Master to continue, the Howling Celestial Dog promptly transformed into a puppy before speeding off through one of the Jade Palace's walls. He possessed the ability to cross boundaries, so, with walls serving as a boundary between the interior and exterior of a building, he was able to pass through them as if they didn't exist."You mangy lout! If you run off, you better not come looking for me later on...!"Ignoring his Master's threats, the Howling Celestial Dog proceeded to the medium-sized pavilion that served as Erlang Shen's home and the kennel of his moderately sized harem. It had been a few years since he last saw his pups so he was eager to see how they had grown. He was also feeling a little frustrated after seeing Fenrir's human form, so, with the intention of healing his broken heart, he sped off towards his home...Sensing the Howling Celestial Dog's aura disappearing, Erlang Shen clicked his tongue in frustration before shifting his attention back to Vahn, Fenrir, and Mikoto. When he discovered the affectionate trio staring back at him, a bit of heat and a ruddy coloration spread through his cheeks. His fair and unblemished skin made this even more obvious, yet, in spite of this, he managed to appear stoic as he said, "I'll show you to the audience chamber. After that, I expect our next meeting will be at Zao Shin's Immortal Banquet. Truth be told, I'm quite looking forward to the evening's festivities..."Though his impression of Vahn had improved tremendously over the last couple of hours, there was also a bit of resentment in Erlang Shen's heart. Exchanging blows in the arena was the most reliable method of settling grievances, so, the moment the ranking matches commenced, he intended to be among the first to challenge Vahn. Then, regardless of how things concluded, they would forever be brothers-in-arms.Recognizing the competitive glimmer in Erlang Shen's eyes, an expectant smile gradually presented itself across Vahn's face. He was also looking forward to the evening's festivities, so, after a moment of allowing the tensions to increase, he assuredly replied, "As am I." before proceeding to follow his newly found friend through the beautiful and scenic estate constructed from crimson wood, pristine white marble, and vibrant jade.........Shortly after Vahn passed Baihu in the West, an inordinately beautiful woman with ashen hair and a phenomenal figure, eyed by everyone she passed, attempted to bypass the Vermillion Bird, Zhuque, in the South.Noticing the woman's approach, Zhuque, one of the most elegant and attractive women in the entire Heavenly Domain, couldn't help frowning. She didn't consider herself a vain person but the aura exuded by the ashen-haired woman caused her to feel uncharacteristically insecure. It was like the woman held absolutely nothing...almost like she was above even the Gods...With a fiery aura exuding from her body, Zhuque's feet parted with the ground as she elevated herself gracefully into the sky. Her somewhat revealing gown, consisting of red, orange, and gold cloth seemed to come to life as her silky black hair, fastened into a traditional phoenix hairstyle that perfectly framed her face, gained a vermillion hue."Who are you? What business have you with the Jade Palace...?"Catching Zhuque by surprise, the woman promptly took a knee before respectfully lowering her head and answering, "My name is Baegis Assipattle of Orcadia. I have come to the Jade Palace in pursuit of the Sage Dragon, Vahn Aldrnari Mason."......(A/N: Just kidding. Assipattle is a real person in Orcadian Folklore though.)......"My name is Vor Valkyria, First Generation Valkyrie and Vice-Leader of the White Raven Community. I have entered the Heavenly Domain in pursuit of the Sage Dragon, Vahn Aldrnari Mason. I believe the Allfather has already explained the situation to the Greatest and Most Venerable Jade Emperor. Please allow me passage."Recognizing the name almost instantaneously, Zhuque's eyes widened as she lowered herself to the ground and asked, "You're the Goddess of Spears? The Undefeated Dragon Slayer of Odin's Hall...?"Holding out her left hand, Vor manifested an inordinately large lance with the exact same white coloration as her bodysuit. Both were formed from materials that had been harvested from Pure-Blooded Dragons, so, the moment people set eyes on them, an instinctual feeling of dread would settle upon them. After all, while there were quite a number of Dragon Slayers spread throughout history and myth, few had the legacy of hunting one of the 'Strongest Species' for sport.Swallowing hard, most of the ill-will Zhuque had been directing toward Vor immediately settled. The kneeling Valkyrie was purported to be one of the three most powerful female warriors in the South Side, and, according to rumors, she had nearly slain Kouryuu, the Great Sage Who Devastates Seas, during their past encounter. Were it not for the timely intervention of Sun Wu Kong, the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, the legendary Seven Sages would have been reduced to three members.Understanding she was absolutely not Vor's match, Zhuque cupped her hands in a respectful and courteous manner as she said, "You honor us with your presence, oh great one. Please, raise your head and stand. If you continue to kneel, everyone here will be forced to prostrate..."Rising the moment she heard Zhuque's words, a practiced smile developed across Vor's face as she said, "Thank you." before dismissing her spear and asking, "May I pass...?"Though she might get in trouble for letting someone pass without an invitation, Zhuque lacked the ability to bar Vor's passage. The rules of the Jade Palace allowed people to challenge each other for virtually any reason, even minor slights. This rule extended to people visiting the Heavenly Domain, so, if Vor really wanted to, she could challenge her to a deathmatch in order to 'earn' passage to the Jade Palace.Refusing to spend the next century resurrecting, Zhuque forced a smile before offering yet another courteous bow and saying, "Please pass..." in an awkward, notably strained voice. She felt like she had swallowed a bug, but, knowing how violent the warriors from the South could be, she wasn't going to risk her neck barring the passage of someone exponentially stronger than an opponent she had no hope of beating...Emulating Zhuque's actions, Vor cupped her hands together and repeated, "Thank you." before raising her head and passing the resentful-looking guardian. Then, the moment no one could see her face, her expression became devoid of emotion as her long and remarkably toned legs carried her forward at a surprisingly swift yet elegant pace.........Though the Heavenly City had once been situated at the exact center of the Heavenly Domain, it had been forced to relocate after the Legendary Poet, Wu Cheng'en, published the classical story 'Journey to the West'. The tale had effectively split the Heavens in two, one side representing the East while the other side represented the Western Regions visited by Xuanzang during his journey to recover Buddhist scriptures.Located near the southern point of the Heavenly Domain's Western Region was the large, floating mountain range that Vahn had noticed shortly after his arrival. He hadn't thought much about it at the time but this was actually the birthplace and home of the second most powerful figure in the East Side, Sun Wu Kong. To the residents of the Little Garden, it was the Legendary Mount Huaguo. To the peoples of the Heavenly Domain, it was known simply as 'Monkey Mountain'.Resting at a pool in the center of a relatively small island whose only prominent features included a bodhi tree and numerous, pumpkin-sized peaches was a golden-haired lass who appeared no older than 13-14 years old. Her hair, reminiscent of golden rice ready to be harvested, was fastened into two small tufts while rounded, monkey-like ears protruded from the sides of her head.Contrary to what most people would expect, this youthful-looking girl with shimmering, emerald-green eyes was none other than the legendary Sun Wu Kong. When people first learned this, their first thought would be that she had used the 72 Transformations in order to prank them. In reality, the monkey demon associated with her myth was actually an entirely separate entity known as the Demon Lord of Confusion. He was deadset on seeking revenge by stealing her Fragment of Origin for himself, but, due to the monstrous difference in their power, Sun Wu Kong was able to enjoy a relatively peaceful life among her people.Grabbing one of the oversized peaches, Wu, as her friends called her, was preparing to take a bite when she sensed a subtle fluctuation in the flow of fate to the East. She still took a massive bite out of the peach, but, rather than continuing to soak in the pull, she raised her nearly naked body from the water and mused, "Oh~? It seems like something interesting is happening over at the old man's place."Using her extendable, monkey-like tail as an extra hand, Wu picked up several more peaches before leaping thousands of meters into the air without any discernible effort. The transparent white fabric covering her body immediately crumbled due to the air pressure, so, for a brief moment, her naked figure was visible for all the inhabitants of Mount Huaguo to see. Fortunately for them, every single one of them immediately averted their eyes, as, despite telling everyone how little she cared about being seen, Wu had severely beaten every single person, plant, or animal who dared ogle her naked form.She might not be shy, but she still had her dignity as a woman.Sensing a complete lack of gazes, Wu issued a contemptuous snort, muttering, "Cowards..." under her breath before promptly donning a brown and white robe, predominately white leggings, and a pair of leathery panties that left very little to the imagination. At the same time, she reached behind her rounded, monkey-like ear to grab a toothpick-sized staff, shouting, "Nimbusssss~!" as her body began to accelerate towards the ground. In response, a golden cloud came out of nowhere to catch her. Then, like a meteor speeding across the sky, she hurried towards the Heavenly City.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Mikotochu wants some loving~','Zhuque got wrecked...','This is not a joke. If you read Last Embryo, the sequel series to Mondaiji, you will learn that this is a faithful rendition of the character xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

With Erlang Shen leading the way, it wasn't long before Vahn found himself in a large antechamber connected to what he assumed to be the Jade Emperor's throne room. His senses were somewhat limited within the Jade Palace, and, while he could always expand his domain to get a grasp of the situation, he elected not to as it was remarkably rude to spread your perception through someone else's home. He would react hostilely towards anyone that attempted such a thing within the Sage Dragon's Hearth, so, as a matter of course, Vahn elected to keep his domain retracted while visiting the homes of others.Blocking the entrance to the throne room was an elderly man, who, despite the phenomenal aura exuding from his body, gave off a friendly and approachable vibe. His head was framed with ashen hair that formed a rather stylish beard while his eyes, glistening with a luminescent golden radiance, seemed to penetrate through everything despite his bespectacled, grandfatherly look.With an appreciative smile on his face, the man, garbed in a wrinkled white robe, black sash, and matching hanfu cloak, caressed his beard as he said, "Xiao Shen...welcome home. It's good to see you. And these must be the Jade Emperor's guests? Welcome to the Jade Palace. This old fellow's name is Huangdi but you're free to address me as Grandfather Huang. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance."Though he didn't lower his head, Huangdi politely cupped his hands as he maintained a kind and grandfatherly smile. This surprised Vahn quite a bit, as, even before the man had spoken, he had already guessed his identity. After all, suppressing the aura of a Pure-Blooded Dragon, much less one on the level of Huangdi, the Yellow Dragon of the Center, was remarkably difficult.As someone who had been mistaken as the Yellow Emperor more than once, a smile naturally made its way to Vahn's face as he cupped his hands and stated, "The pleasure is mine. I'm not going to lie. My time in the Heavenly Domain has been far more pleasant than anticipated. Meeting someone of your status and seeing them behave humbly is like a breath of fresh air in a polluted world."Amused by Vahn's words, Huangdi issued a light chuckle as he reached into this sleeve to produce a red envelope. It was customary for Elders to bestow promising Juniors with gifts during their first encounter, so, while Vahn might not belong to the Jade Palace, Huangdi felt it was only natural he mark their encounter with a blessing."Contained within this red envelope is a series of talismans designed to ward away evil spirits. In the outside world, they would qualify as B-Rank Gifts. I hope you'll accept them."Without waiting for Vahn's response, Huangdi placed the red envelope into his hand before giving him a pat on the shoulder. Then, with the even more grandfatherly smile on his face, he shifted his attention to the duo flanking the large doors connecting to the Jade Emperor's throne room. Both had youthful appearances that resembled 12-13 year old children. What made them stand out was the fact that the girl on the left had subtly green skin that resembled jade while the boy on the right radiated a pale, golden glow."Yunu, Jintong, please allow our guests entry to the throne room. His Most Venerable Augustness has informed me that he is ready to receive them."Cupping their hands, Yunu and Jintong, better known as the Jade Girl and Golden Boy, bowed their heads low, replying, "Understood. Thank you, Venerable One." before promptly raising their heads and grabbing the two massive handles near the center of the set of doors. Their diminutive statures made it appear as if they wouldn't be able to open the massive golden doors, yet, as if they had no weight whatsoever, the duo managed to pry them open without producing a single sound.Stepping to the side, Huangdi gestured with his left hand before musing, "Please proceed. While the Jade Emperor is unparalleled in his kindness, Empress Xiwangmu can be temperamental. It's best not to keep them waiting."Raising his brow, Vahn shifted his attention to Erlang Shen, who, noticing his glance, adopted a wry smile as he said, "Hey, it's not like I lied. I just didn't tell you everything. Anyways...I'll see you at the banquet...!"Without waiting for Vahn's response, Erlang Shen bolted towards the exit. This elicited an amused chuckle from Huangdi, who, waiting until the younger god had departed, remarked, "That boy has only just returned and he's already digging himself a hole. It eases this old man's heart and mind to know there are some things that never change."With that said, Huangdi gave Vahn another light pat on the shoulder before departing in the same direction as Erlang Shen. It had been three years since he last saw the youthful god so he wanted to catch up before the evening's festivities.Following the elderly god's departure with his eyes, an appreciative smile developed across Vahn's face as he internally remarked, ("Even if I later find out this was all an act, I'm liking how drastically different things are compared to my expectations. I was genuinely expecting at least half a dozen Young Masters to appear...")(*Well, the Jade Emperor is known as the God of Benevolence. He may simply be an observer like Ouranos but his mentality has clearly rubbed off on those closest to him. Don't worry. I'm certain there will be plenty of young-master types during tonight's banquet.*)Nodding his head in response to Sis's words, Vahn took a moment to scratch the underside of Mikoto's chin before giving Fenrir a pat. He could sense that they wouldn't be able to bypass the transparent barrier between the antechamber and the throne room so they would need to wait outside. This might upset Empress Xiwangmu, but, in the grand scheme of things, Vahn was far more concerned with the happiness of his two companions than pandering to a goddess he had never met.........Seeing Vahn dawdle in spite of Huangdi's advice, a sigh escape the lips of a remarkably beautiful woman with fair features, snow-white hair, and pale pink eyes. At her side, a handsome man with similarly white hair and a body garbed in flowing jade robes couldn't help issuing a soft chuckle. This earned him a pointed look from the woman, but, rather than shy away, the man returned an affectionate smile as he said, "Xiwang...brazenness and youth are as inseparable as young lovers. Let's just enjoy what remains of our peace and quiet until Xiao Wu arrives..."Hearing her husband mention Sun Wu Kong, a smile promptly replaced the frown on Xiwangmu's face. Others might be disconcerted by Wu's behavior, but, ever since the changes introduced by Wu Cheng'en, she had always taken pity on the motherless monkey. Sure, Wu could be a troublemaker, but, unless they attempted to kill or confine her, she did her best to avoid maiming or crippling her opponents. She just wanted attention and Xiwangmu saw nothing wrong with that."You never informed me that Xiao Wu would be attending the banquet. I need to inform the faeries so they don't end up suffering too much when Wu attempts to steal the Peaches of Immortality..."Amused by the remarkably swift change in his wife's demeanor, the white-haired man, the Jade Emperor, adopted an even more affectionate smile as he extended his hand to gently caress the side of her face. This caused Xiwangmu's anxieties to instantaneously settle, a nearly indiscernible blush coloring her cheeks as she stared into her husband's eyes and muttered, "Darling..."Inspired by Vahn's actions, the Jade Emperor leaned over to give his wife a kiss. It had been years since he last exhibited his affection for her, so, after witnessing how close Vahn was with Fenrir and Mikoto, he felt compelled to demonstrate his own love. In response, Xiwangmu's cheeks flushed a color that resembled the peaches she guarded. She was unaccustomed to this kind of conduct from her husband, as, after countless eons, romance gradually lost its luster.Fortunately, like a gem that had accumulated dust, it only took a concerted effort to return its shine. The moment her husband's lips overlapped with her own, Xiwangmu felt as though the world had around them had spontaneously brightened. When they inevitably parted, she felt a bittersweet yet nostalgic wistfulness that caused a smile to develop across her face as she softly whispered, "I want another baby..."Unable to contain himself, the Jade Emperor issued a light-hearted laugh in response to his wife's words. They already had tens of thousands of children at this point so he didn't see any problems with siring another. He could even peer into the future to confirm that their next child was a girl, a beautiful young goddess with flowing white hair, golden eyes, and a moon-shaped imprint on her forehead.Though he could learn everything about his future daughter by tapping into his omniscience, the Jade Emperor, much like Vahn, enjoyed being surprised. Thus, the moment his daughter appeared within his mind, he promptly sealed away even her name as he leaned forward to say, "I'm looking forward to it..."......After thoroughly pacifying his two companions, Vahn entered the Jade Emperor's throne room to find two remarkably tall people seated atop golden thrones. He imagined they could change the size and shape, but, for the time being, both were more than 5m tall even whilst sitting.Though it was customary to bow and the waist or outright kowtow in the presence of the divine couple, Vahn cupped his hands together as a general courtesy before stating, "It's an honor to meet the Most Venerable and August Jade Emperor and his Empress, the Queen Mother of the West."As the duo had too many titles to count, Vahn decided to go with the simplest for both. The Jade Emperor was able to see through his intentions, so, with an amused smile on his face, he remarked, "Worry not. Though they can be remarkably useful at times, we care little for such titles. Sincerity is the greatest expression of politeness."Surprising even his wife, the Jade Emperor rose to his feet before promptly shrinking to Vahn's size. Others might not know the latter's true identity but he had heard Vahn referring to himself as the Sage Dragon Emperor. When he queried the Central Network, the Jade Emperor was able to learn that a Fragment of Origin related to the title had recently formed into existence. Vahn was the only person to refer to themself in this manner, so, after witnessing the moment when Fenrir obtained a fragment of her own, the Jade Emperor promptly decided to regard the recently arrived dragon as his equal.Not expecting the Jade Emperor to quite literally lower himself to his level, a pleasantly surprised smile developed across Vahn's face as he extended a hand towards the white-haired god. This time, it was the Jade Emperor's turn to be surprised as he had never, not even once, expected to receive an offer for a handshake...After a very brief moment of deliberation, the Jade Emperor extended his slightly luminescent hand to grasp Vahn's. Both immediately felt the power contained within the other's body. This caused a moderately surprised expression to appear on Vahn's face. As for the Jade Emperor, his eyes, for the first time in his life, had widened to the point they resembled saucers."Remarkable..."Finding himself at a momentary loss, that was the only word the Jade Emperor could think of to describe Vahn's power. It reminded him of the time he had made contact with the System Tree at the very heart of the Little Garden. There was simply no limit to the depths of Vahn's power, and, the further he probed, the more unfathomable it seemed. Thus, after a moment of silence, the Jade Emperor couldn't help remarking, "Your power... it's like coming into contact with the origin of all things. Just who...no, what are you...?"Amused by the Jade Emperor's reaction, Vahn's smile became marginally more prominent as he unhesitantly replied, "The name's Vahn Aldrnari Mason. To some, I'm known as the Sage Dragon Emperor. To others, I'm known as the Godhand. In this instance, my most important title would be the one I picked up prior to my arrival in the Divine Realm..."Letting his words hang for a moment, Vahn waited until the Jade Emperor looked like he was about to urge him to speak before adding, "I am the God of Infinite Possibilities."......(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Where are all the Young Masters...!?','Vahn has his priorities in order...','This is some giga-dick energy...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Though the inscribed Geass Roll mentioned completing trials, the Cavern of Reflection was more of a formality than anything else. So long as the participants didn't harbor evil or malicious intentions, it was actually a rather beautiful and scenic detour filled with jadeite frescos, mossy ruins, and lakes that glowed with a radiance reminiscent of starlight.Simply put, the Cavern of Reflection was more of a tourist attraction meant to mesmerize visitors rather than deter them from entering. After all, the Jade Palace wasn't exactly wanting for powerful experts. If someone were to invade, they would have to contend against dozens of gods and one of the most powerful forces comprising the East Side's Divine Army.Unfortunately, while the Cavern of Reflection was an attraction for most, it was an obstaince for a certain type of person..."State your purpose..."Staring up at the twin jade statues, each resembling an amalgamation between a lion and a dragon, Fenrir took a moment to consider her response before confidently declaring, "I exist to support and provide comfort for my Master."Though the two beasts resembled statues, both leaned forward to get a better look at Fenrir before asking, "If your Master were to order you to kill a member of the Jade Palace, what would you do?"Without any hesitation whatsoever, Fenrir answered, "I would kill them. My Master is a good man. If he deems someone deserving of death, they have brought it upon themselves.""Hmmm...." x2Detecting no falsehoods in Fenrir's words, the two statues, colloquially known as Guardian Lions, briefly exchanged glances. They could appreciate Fenrir's loyalty, but, at the same time, their duty prevented them from letting her pass freely.After a moment of silent deliberation, the statue on the left looked towards Fenrir and said, "Your loyalty is commendable, young one. However, blind faith is rarely a good thing. Even the Gods are not infallible. If your Master commanded you to kill an innocent, it would weigh upon your soul for the rest of your days."Radiating an aura of confidence, Fenrir raised her head to meet the Guardian Lion's gaze as she stated, "I am well aware of that. It doesn't change the fact that my Master is a good man. There are times when both of us make mistakes. Whenever that happens, we support one another and do our best to ensure a repeat incident never occurs."Playing off Fenrir's words, the Guardian Lion on the right raised one of its brows before muttering, "Your statement indicates that both you and your Master have wronged the innocent. Can you tell us how many...or, perhaps, has the number increased beyond your means to recount?"Furrowing her brows, Fenrir paused for a brief moment before answering, "My Master is a God, an Emperor, and a Dragon. His actions have an impact on the entire Order of Creation. The number of innocents he has allowed to die is beyond even the God of Wisdom's ability to recount. However, it was never malicious intent that drove his actions. He has always acted in the interest of the world as a whole..."Detecting numerous falsehoods in Fenrir's statement, both Guardian Lions stated, "You're lying." in a firm, rebuking tone. At the same time, their eyes began to blaze like fiery orbs as the runic pattern lining their bodies began to illuminate.Though she was unable to prevent the fur covering her head, ears, paws, and tail from becoming noticeably more rigid, Fenrir managed to appear relatively calm in the face of the duo's accusations. She wasn't lying to them, or, more specifically, it hadn't been her intent to lie to them. Thus, instead of immediately attacking, she took a moment to reconsider her statement before muttering, "Ah....I think I understand where I erred..."Finding the faults in her argument, Fenrir ignored the increasing auras of the duo as she raised her head and appended, "My Master has always acted in the interest of those who long for a free and unfettered existence. He cares intensely for his family, friends, and loved ones, but, no matter how much he loves them, they will forever take a back seat to his desire to grant freedom to those who sincerely yearn for it..."Having seen her Master fail, time and again, to mind his own business, Fenrir was confident that he would never abandon those who seek freedom. He might not go out of his way to save them in the beginning, but, after seeing the countless injustices that existed within the world, it was only ever a matter of time before he did something about it. This was one of the reason so many people loved and respected him. It didn't matter how great the burden was. If he could help people and provide them with greater freedom, he would shoulder the weight of reality itself...Hearing the conviction in Fenrir's words, the two guardians began to calm down as they sat atop their perches. Then, after a moment of silence, the one of the left asked, "If your Master was to lose his life or succumb to corruption, what would you do...?"After a moment of incredulity, Fenrir confidently asserted, "There isn't a force in Creation that can kill my Master..." before adopting a far more serious expression and stating, "If he were to succumb to corruption, I would remain at his side until he returned to his senses. It doesn't matter how long it takes or how poorly he treats me. I will persist so that he does not lose himself to regret once his awareness has returned. That is my duty...my pride..."Placing her paw over her chest, a phenomenal aura spontaneously erupted from Fenrir's body. The two guardians, wholly unprepared for this, were effectively powerless to resist as a wave of icy cold energy washed over them. In its wake, the cavern was covered in a layer of pristine white ice as the hair atop Fenrir's head gradually shifted from a midnight blue to a lighter, icier blue...Exhaling a large plume of white mist, Fenrir opened her eyes to reveal icy blue irises that matched the color of her hair. When she saw the state of the cavern, a look of confusion briefly marred her face before quickly turning into an apologetic and slightly fretful look as she quickly dissipated the yin and ice elemental energy that had pervaded the statuesque creatures' bodies.Under normal circumstances, the twin lions, Fu and Fuu, would have immediately retaliated if the person undergoing the trial dared to attack them. When they sensed the pure, unblemished, and divine aura exuding from Fenrir's body, however, they hesitated. This ended up being the correct decision, as, the moment Fenrir experimentally flexed her paw, now covered in bluish-white fur, the medium supporting the sub-dimension began to crack as if the void had suddenly become frozen solid and on the verge of shattering.Fortunately, all of the negative emotions Fenrir ordinarily had to keep in check had vanished along with her change. She felt more in control in this one moment than she had throughout the entirety of her life, so, after noticing the strange phenomena, she quickly got it under control. Then, as if to emphasize the significance of her change, particles of golden light began to appear from the void before promptly coalescing into a luminous golden Gift Card."Fragment of Origin...!" x2Recognizing the phrase, Fenrir promptly snatched the card before placing it against her chest. She could always check it later. It was far more important to prevent others from doing the same. After all, while there were innumerable benefits to having your identity more clearly defined, it also made your weaknesses easier to exploit. A notable example of this was how the Norse God of Light, Baldr, was imperverious to harm. However, the moment he was exposed to mistletoe, he became as weak and vulnerable as a normal human male. (A/N: Fun fact. Many have speculated that this is the origin of Superman's weakness to kryptonite.)Seeing Fenrir place away the golden card before they could get a good look at its features, the Guardian Lions adopted remarkably humanoid expressions of discontent. Unfortunately, while it was well within their right to question Fenrir's identity, they couldn't force her to reveal personal secrets. Their duty revolved around exposing a person's purpose and ascertaining whether or not they could be trusted to enter the Jade Palace. Prying too deeply into a person's secrets was more than enough justification for a war between Communities and the factions backing them.As that thought crossed their minds, the Guardian Lions were prepared to proceed with the next phase of the trial when Fenrir's ears suddenly perked up. Then, before either of them could utter so much as a single additional syllable, she vanished into thin air.........Having passed through the Cavern of Reflection with considerable ease, Vahn was waiting outside the entrance to the Jade Palace with Mikoto, Erlang Shen, and the Howling Celestial Dog. They were just making small conversation until Vahn sensed a subtle shift in the connection between him and Fenrir. When he focused his attention on it, he felt an unbelievable chill, but, at the same time, there was a sensation akin to 'serenity' that compelled him to remain calm.Surprising the increasingly friendly God and his animal companion, Vahn spontaneously raised his hand to interrupt the former, stating, "One second..." before promptly linking his senses with Fenrir. He could feel her excitement the moment the connection was established, but, unlike the times he had linked with her previously, it was comparably subtle. Instead, the moment prominent emotion she was currently experiencing could best be described as contentedness.Just as Vahn was contemplating sending her a message, Fenrir's Fragment of Origin manifested into existence. This was more than enough reason to extract her from the trial, so, the moment she drew the Gift Card into herself, he pulled up her Status in his Unit Management tab and teleported her to his side. Then, before anything else, he pulled her into his embrace, a massive grin on his face as he squeezed her tight and said, "Congratulations on becoming a God..."Hearing her Master's praise, Fenrir's tail began to waggle as she nuzzled her face against his chest. This caused Vahn's smile to turn notably more affectionate, but, feeling his hand freeze the moment he grazed Fenrir's tail, his brows immediately perked up as he looked down to see a subtle, icy glow radiating from the interior of each individual bristle. He could also feel a frigid chill seeping into his body from Fenrir's paws. The most surprising thing about this was the fact his body wasn't breaking it down like it would other foreign energies. Instead, it seemed to absorb the icy energy, almost as if it was happy to have it...-----------------------------------------------[Status]Name: Fenrir MasonAge: 108, AgelessRace: Vanargandr, Primordial Ice Spirit, Pure-Blooded DragonParameters: [Transcendental Path to Heaven]Strength: 304,292BAgility: 711,419ADexterity: 118,567BIntelligence: 39,873CLuck: 77,003ASpirit: 504,108AWisdom: 6,228DCharisma: 1,004,617SDivinity: Primoridial Ice(S), Wolf(B), Moon(C), Hunt(C), Severing(C)Authority: Sage Dragon Emperor's Most Trusted Companion(???)Soul Tier: 4Karma: (-)Innate(s): [Insatiable Hunger(Innate):(-)], [Heaven Devouring Wolf(Innate): SS], [Queen of the Pack(Innate):S], [Fenrir Mason: SSS]Gift(s): [Sage Dragon Emperor's Most Trusted Companion: ???], [Unchained: ???], [Queen of the Frozen Abysss: S], [Primoridial Ice Spirit: S], [Apex Predator: S], [Lunar Cry: A], [Freezing Roar: A], [Huntress: S], [Severing Claws: B], [Gleipnir: A], [Blessing of the Moon: C]Talent(s): [Ice Elemental Manipulation: S], [Archmage: S], [Mimicry: B], [Singing: B], [Dancing: C], [Etiquette: C], [Spearmanship: C], [Archery: B], [Flexibility: B], and many more~-----------------------------------------------......(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Fenrir is the goodest girl','Fenrir is the goodest girl','Fenrir is the goodest girl')(A/N: Important things should be said thrice.)https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 2152: Obeisance : Intuition