A Demon's Journey

In a hurried retreat from the remnants of the celestial confrontation, the quartet made their way through the vibrant landscapes of the Veilstorm Isle.

The Heavenless Fiery Monkey, having fulfilled its commitment, bid farewell with a wave of its fiery tail before bounding away into the horizon.

William, Noah, and Ralph, however, took a different course of action. Their footsteps echoed through the city streets as they entered the bustling main city of the Celician Theocracy.

As they entered the main city, they could already sense the tremors of impending chaos that would grip the Celician Theocracy in the wake of the Bewitching Droplet Divine Goddess's demise.

The trio, however, remained indifferent to the brewing turmoil. Their focus rested squarely on the Divine Imprint of the Bewitching Droplet Divine Goddess, still pulsating with a fragment of her consciousness.

Seeking refuge, they found themselves within the branches of the Misty Flower Pavilion.

Entering the hallowed halls of the Misty Flower Pavilion, the trio sought refuge in a secluded chamber. With the body of the Bewitching Droplet Divine Goddess in their possession, they sensed the lingering presence of her consciousness within the heart of the lifeless form.

Amidst the chaos that was sure to ensue in the Celician Theocracy following the goddess's demise, the trio remained focused on their immediate concern—the Celestial Spark, the ethereal tether connecting the consciousness of the Bewitching Droplet Divine Goddess to her deceased body.

The divine imprint had the potential to transform an unwitting host into a celestial being, perpetuating the influence of the fallen goddess.

Seated around a small table, the trio focused their energies on the Celestial Spark before them. The residual spirit within the Bewitching Droplet Divine Goddess's heart emitted a faint celestial glow, signifying the last vestiges of her consciousness.

"Now… You are going to answer our questions," William remarked, his eyes narrowing as he addressed the consciousness within the Divine Imprint.

The Bewitching Droplet Divine Goddess's consciousness, though confined, retained an air of arrogance. "You may have defeated my physical form, but you cannot comprehend the consequences of your actions."

Ignoring her defiance, Noah leaned forward, his gaze piercing. "Tell us about the Great Qin Empire. What do you know?"

The Bewitching Droplet Divine Goddess smirked, her celestial voice dripping with condescension. "The Great Qin Empire, a nation of humans feared even by the Primordial God of the Celestial Race."

William's expression darkened at the confirmation of the Great Qin Empire's formidable strength. "How do they pose a threat to the Celestial Race?"

The consciousness within the Celestial Spark chuckled, "Their power, unknown even to us, stems from secrets buried in the annals of time. They possess artifacts of unimaginable might and their Saints are merely the tip of the iceberg."

William pressed further. "Tell us about the Heavenly Discus. In whose Minor World is this treasure concealed?"

The Bewitching Droplet Divine Goddess's consciousness recoiled, genuine surprise piercing her ethereal demeanour. "How do you mortals know of the Heavenly Discus? That sacred treasure is guarded closely, not even the Celestial Gods are fully aware of its whereabouts."

Ralph chuckled at her astonishment. "We have our ways. Now, the details."

The consciousness in the Celestial Spark hesitated, realizing the stakes of withholding information from these relentless mortals. "Even I am not aware of precisely which Minor World this Supreme Treasure is concealed in as it was last seen nearly millions of years ago. However, according to what I know, it is in the possession of the Eternal Temporal Warden's Minor World."

"…How do we gain access to it?" Noah asked.

The consciousness of the goddess snorted in disdain, "You can't. The Heavenly Discus is a Supreme Treasure which won't make itself known if it doesn't consider you worthy."

William then asked ahead, "Tell us about the Celestial Race's current state, their alliances, and any weaknesses we can exploit."

The Bewitching Droplet Divine Goddess, realizing the gravity of her situation, yielded more information. She spoke of celestial alliances, internal conflicts, and vulnerable points within the Celestial Race. The trio absorbed every detail, preparing to use this newfound knowledge to their advantage.

As the interrogation continued, the Bewitching Droplet Divine Goddess's once defiant tone waned.

Noah, with a sly smirk, revealed his audacious plan to the consciousness of the Bewitching Droplet Divine Goddess. "I'm going to use your divine corpse, blood essence, and Celestial Spark to empower a formation. With it, I plan to make the entire Great Qin Empire fall. How about lending a hand in that, huh?"

The celestial consciousness of the Bewitching Droplet Divine Goddess was visibly shocked. "That's a bold plan, even for my Celestial Race!

Noah's audacity, however, left an impression.

Considering the overwhelming talent that she had witnessed from him, the Bewitching Droplet Divine Goddess felt compelled to entertain the idea that he might be up to something.

Noah, seizing the moment, initiated a binding agreement.

The celestial laws of the world itself bore witness to the agreement – a pact that tied the goddess's cooperation to specific conditions. Only when her power reached the level of a Primordial God could she break free from this binding pact.

As the agreement solidified, Noah explained his next move. "I'll take you inside the Great Qin Empire. You'll inhabit the body of a human. I want you to slowly build up your power. When the time comes, I'll call upon your assistance."

The Bewitching Droplet Divine Goddess's consciousness reluctantly accepted, realizing that her destiny had now become intertwined with the audacious mortal before her.

While the binding agreement settled into the fabric of the celestial laws, Noah carefully stored the divine corpse and the immense blood essence of the Bewitching Droplet Divine Goddess.

The celestial remnants were safely secured, waiting for the day when their potential would be unleashed upon the unsuspecting Great Qin Empire.

With the celestial remnants securely stored, Noah turned to William, issuing instructions with a casual demeanour, "Keep an eye on that warrior who used the Heavenly Discus to time-travel into the past. He might be the chosen inheritor of that Supreme Treasure once again."

William, grinning in response, nodded. "I've got it covered."

The nod of acknowledgment passed between them, emphasizing the well-coordinated efforts of their clandestine network. With the pieces in place, the trio prepared for the next phase of their journey.