Divine Emperor of Death

That was how much she loved Davis. That was her sacred territory. No one should make light of that love for him in her heart.

Then she saw Myria's lips moving behind her semi-transparent veil, her mystical gaze placed on her.

"The correct way to cultivate the Forsaken Yin Lotus Manual is to be forsaken by the world, by your everything. Only then can you truly comprehend the essence of Forsaken Yin."

"…" Natalya looked visibly confused, not understanding, but Myria continued.

"If you were to be abandoned by your beloved, you probably would be able to make a breakthrough and increase your prowess by a level even while possessing a Supreme Immortal Rune. This is a kind of faith energy, faith that the world has abandoned you."

Davis and Evelynn's expressions changed. However, Natalya still looked confused, although there was a shadow of understating that she tried to hide. Looking at it, Myria coldly uttered.

"In other words, only after Davis abandons you can you achieve immense success in practicing Forsaken Yin Lotus Manual. If you're continuing your cultivation path, then be prepared to ruin your marriage with Davis." Do you understand?

She bluntly spoke, causing Natalya's pupils to tremble severely.

"You… you're lying..."

Despite being held by Evelynn, Natalya's body began to shudder. However, Myria didn't seem to console her. Instead, she turned to look at Davis, whose expression turned unsightly at the moment.

"Unfortunately, the Hopeful Frozen Diamond Pill I gave you is something that is also used to induce positive emotions to dwell within icy hearts. Why do you think that Natalya momentarily lost control of her energy and destroyed her room? It's because she was careless? No. It's because her cultivation manual rejected the positive emotions imbued by that pill. Why do you think she occasionally experiences headaches? Because her soul is adjusting to her physique? Partly yes, but mainly, it's because that accursed manual is rejecting her love towards you."

"Noticing all this, I was convinced what Natalya is using is the true Forsaken Yin Lotus Manual. Let me guess, you handed this cultivation manual to her without knowing all this information, no? You're feeling like an idiot now, no?"

Myria didn't even have to ask. Right now, Davis felt that he was a huge idiot!

Back then, there was not much information on the Forsaken Yin Lotus Manual or its origins. Additionally, it didn't seem that special as only the cultivation method was revealed. It certainly didn't tell how one should cultivate, only describing the energy circulation method and techniques.

It was half-assed because he obtained it from Fallen Heaven's knowledge. It wasn't complete, but according to Fallen Heaven, it was the best ice-attribute cultivation manual, and he deemed that Natalya deserved the best, so he had given it to her, thinking that she would grow strong. Besides, he still possessed the immortal section of it as well, ready to give it to Natalya.

However, he could have never imagined that there was such a pitfall in the cultivation requirements of the Forsaken Yin Lotus Manual.

To be abandoned by their most loved one? Who made this kind of crazy cultivation manual!?

'Is this Fallen Heaven's way of changing fate too? No, it's my own fucking fault…!'

*Boom!~*

Davis's expression twisted, his fist exploding with fire and lightning, which startled the others. Iesha panicked while Evelynn's third eye opened as though she readied herself to release the Sealing Hex.

However, Davis didn't truly explode with power, calming himself almost quickly.

"What's her situation now?"

Myria's eyes were deeply narrowed.

"Well, the Forsaken Yin Lotus Manual starts to show its true ability when the user enters the Immortal Foundation Stage, so I guess you have time until then, but by that time, if you don't abandon her, then headaches are the least of her problem. She won't die, but her suffering will drastically increase. On the other hand, only if you abandon her would she gain relief."

Myria's gaze fell on Natalya, whose expression induced pity as she looked like she was going to cry.

"I must say. For an obsessive woman like you, this manual is a perfect match. It allows you to let go of your obsession, after all."

Natalya's lips quivered before a stream of tears fell from her eyes, causing her to throw her head above.

"Waahhhh!~~~"

She leaped towards Davis, completely wrapping her arms around him with her full power.

"Myria…!"

"Wuwu!~ Wu!~ Please don't… don't abandon me..."

Davis shouted at Myria because of her provocative tone, but quickly he turned his head and began to console Natalya, who instantly became sensitive and despondent.

"Silly minx. Why would I abandon you? We promised to live our life together when we married, have children. Tell me, why would I ever leave you?"

"… Because… because Myria said… you would abandon me..."

"She didn't say that, and don't be so imaginative, thinking far ahead when she just told you would experience suffering-"

"That's why I said it… you wouldn't see me suffer… Wuwu~ I'm not leaving you… I'll stop cultivating..."

Natalya cried while holding him dearly, causing Davis to not know what to say. Natalya was in her feelings now, so it was practically difficult to calm her.

"Don't worry. I would not abandon you, and neither would you have to stop cultivating. I'll look for a valid way..."

He caressed her face and ran his fingers through her silky black hair gently while whispering about their bitter-sweet past when they first met, allowing her to calm down slowly and realize how they got together.

After a while, Natalya became silent, but she refused to leave his side, still having her arms wrapped around as though finding solace in his embrace.

Davis raised his head and shot an annoyed look at Myria.

"Matters like this… can't you say it to me in secret…?" He sent her a soul transmission, dissatisfaction visible on his face, "Aren't you a Saintess who was revered and praised for your magnanimity and understanding back in the days? Be more sensitive."

Myria's brows widened in response, but they then narrowed.

"And then…? You'll let her continue practicing this manual like you let your little sister keep cultivating?"

"…"

"Why wouldn't you stop them, knowing that you're going to face retribution for the fates you changed?"

Davis became stumped, not knowing how to answer Myria's questions.

To cultivators, telling them not to cultivate is like telling them not to breathe. If someone became a cripple, suicide would be their first option. It didn't matter if committing suicide was right or wrong, but in a world where strength ruled, being a cripple is basically a death sentence that, in reality, their status is worse than a slave cultivator.

When such intricacies were involved in those few words, how could he tell his little sister Clara and Natalya not to cultivate?

Looking at Davis not answering her question, Myria looked away for some time before she turned to look at him again.

"Where did you hear that I was a Saintess? Did that stingy Ice Phoenix say something? However, it shouldn't have recognized me as I hid my Eternal Life Soul with other laws..."

"… You're not wrong. Ice Phoenix Mistress didn't recognize you, but she did praise you as the greatest Saintess in the era she lived in when she gazed at my usage of Life Laws..."

"I see. Did you ask her how much time had passed from that era?"

"You're really asking me that?"

"Right…"

Myria inwardly sighed, understanding that those immortals won't answer that question for time was shrouded here.

'Even the history of the righteous path of the human race seems butchered as though it had tampered...' She thought, wondering what the master of this world was trying to do.

"Myria, tell me if the others have also been affected like this..."

Davis's solemn voice fell on Myria's mind, causing her to pause before she shook her head.

"As far as I could see, I've only identified your little sister and your second wife. The former could turn into a heaven's servant while the latter will undoubtedly break your heart as you will see that you will have to leave her in order for her to be not suffering."

"Other than them, I originally suspected your first wife as she's increasingly becoming poisonous, not personality-wise but energy-wise, but after observing her for a while, I guess there isn't anything strange about her. There isn't anything dangerous about the others as well. However, you changed their fates and are continuing to do so as long as they surround you."

"Do you now understand why Divergents don't like to stay with people? Especially Anarchic Divergents like us? Most people who will hang out with us are those who wish to die or those who are desperate. On the other hand, you are with your family, which is an extreme oddity in itself that I can only infer that you're extremely lucky, at least, for the moment. That's all I have to say."

Myria turned around and walked away, exiting the door as she left a dumbfounded Davis. His lips kept moving, wanting to stop her from leaving, but he heaved a breath, returning his focus to Natalya, who suddenly took two steps back from him, lowering her head.

"I… I'm sorry. I acted like a spoiled child."

Davis couldn't help but smile, understanding that Natalya became embarrassed to face Myria as she had lashed out earlier when Myria was actually trying to help them.

"I don't blame you, Natalya. In fact, I'd appreciate it more if you hung on to me like that above the bed."

"…"

Natalya didn't say anything as she reddened more, feeling his hand patting her head.

"Iesha, take care of Natalya."

"You don't even need to say, Davis."

Iesha transformed into a ray of light, entering Natalya while Davis bid farewell to her. This time, Natalya wasn't scared and all, sending him and Evelynn off with a bright smile on her face.

The very sight of it caused some distress in Davis's heart, so after he gained some distance, where they went to the ocean in the northern lands of the Alstreim Family's territory, he caught Evelynn's hand amidst the breezy winds, his expression sincere.

"Evelynn, please keep watch over Natalya for some time, will you? I fear that minx will do something in needless fear."

"Mhm, leave it to me."

Evelynn gently nodded as her hair fluttered, causing Davis to heave a breath of relief.

"Thank you. I'm leaving somewhere else to cultivate as it's quite dangerous."

"Alright. Please be safe."

Evelynn kissed Davis's lips gently, causing him to shoot a content smile at her before leaving, his figure flying away into the distance, disappearing from the horizon.

Abruptly, Evelynn's third eye shot open and glowed with an ominous light, her lips turning into a wretched grin.

"Fool. Isn't this the perfect time to kick up some ruckus?"

"What a coincidence. I thought the same thing."

"…!?"

Evelynn turned towards the side, finding Davis casually seated on top of a mountain cliff to her shock. However, her eyes went wide when she suddenly felt a palm hold onto her head like a dragon claw from the back, her heart skipping a beat.

"Oh, I meant we thought the same thing. Isn't that right, Myria?"

Davis stood up, his expression becoming heartless as he stared at Evelynn while Myria's eyes shone coldly as she held Evelynn's head, seemingly possessing a great force that caused Evelynn to shudder.

"Davis~ What are you doing? Help me!"

Evelynn's expression became full of pain and helplessness, even disbelief at his heartless actions. However, Davis pointed towards the ocean, his eyes burning with killing intent.

"You need to get the fuck out of my Evelynn, you sick empress of the Three-Eyed Chromatic Hex Arachnid Immortal Clan!"