Divine Emperor of Death
chapter-3843

"She was with us all this time until yesterday, when she went in search of her twin sister towards the north. She has to cross the Silverwing Haven Lower Realm in order to reach the Ice Phoenix Lower Realm." Founder Zenflame explained.

"Yeyin…" Shirley bit her lips.

So Yeyin was indeed teleported to the Ice Phoenix Lower Realm.

Only she, Isabella, and Evelynn received special treatment and were transported near Davis, although they were teleported away because of divergence. The others were all transported to the realm they belonged to.

This had initially made her wonder why Zenova Artoria would be with Evelynn, but it seemed like Divergents really didn't conform to the rule of being sent to their own realms, appearing elsewhere. Or perhaps it was because of Evelynn and Zenova Artoria's fates tangling at the last moment, as it was theorized by Evelynn.

Regardless, with the twin sisters separated, Shirley couldn't help but feel sorrowful.

Their story from the start to the end never made her feel like they had a break. They were always together, withstanding storms and enduring burdens together. They had lost their memories and had regained them later, and just when they found out that they were still alive and could be together, they were separated again.

She felt like weeping for them.

"Before leaving, she gave us her blood in case we needed to use it in order to find Shirley without her help…" Founder Zenflame added.

However, seeing Shirley's eyes turn moist, he felt like he may have pushed her too far as she turned around and walked away.

She embraced Davis and silently cried on his shoulder.

Davis consoled Shirley, knowing how important the twins were to her. She may be hard on them, but she respected them from the bottom of her heart.

"Oh? She was looking for us?" He continued the conversation.

"We were all looking for you." Founder Zenflame, chuckled lightly.

"Originally, we thought we could have a good life after the reward we had obtained, but who would've thought we'd be branded traitors? Fortunately, the Candidacy's Master warned all inheritors of the probable consequences, which let us remain vigilant even after we were teleported here."

'She's the entire reason that you're all being chased, though…'

Davis thought. He also knew they knew, but they couldn't disrespect someone who had immense power and was also gracious.

"We knew we would be executed or imprisoned if we stayed. I also learned that the Auraflame Clan hates my Zenflame Family, my descendants to the core, and wouldn't leave me, their founder, alive, so I decided to leave earlier than anyone could have imagined."

"Well, it's your fault for having backstabbing descendants." Davis chuckled lightly.

"Don't mention it."

Founder Zenflame's expression darkened as he recalled the betrayal of his own bloodline. It was a bitter realization that even his own family had turned against him and turned against the main branch for no reason other than to rule through dishonest means. The once noble Zenflame Family had gone bad, all because of his second son, Reselius Zenflame.

It was accurate to say that the current Zenflame Family was Reselius Zenflame's descendants and not his, so he didn't feel much familiarity with them.

Thanks to that, he was able to escape preemptively.

"Zahara, Hirona and Sierra also escaped with me. After that, we left for the Eternal Twilight Lower Realm and made our way to the Earth Dragon Lower Realm. Our intentions were to look for the rock head over here and increase our chances of survival by staying together."

Founder Zenflame pointed at Founder Rocksunder and sneered, "Bastard took one of our pills as payment."

"You're the one who wanted my help and offered the pill. How can I help if I am not as powerful as you?"

Founder Rocksunder shrugged.

"Heh," Founder Zenflame scoffed, "ungrateful son-in-law. How can I abandon you when you're so impoverished?"

"You-!"

Founder Rocksunder's expression flared as he pointed at Founder Zenflame.

He had indeed married Founder Zenflame's daughter secretly, but that didn't mean he acknowledged the other party as his father-in-law. However, he dropped his hand.

Receiving the Gilded Realm Ascendant Pill was something he could never repay. He was secretly grateful for it.

Founder Zenflame returned his gaze to Davis.

"Of course, we also tried to look for you, but we had no idea. But recently, there's been many rumors going around that your friends are going to be executed in the Obsidian Crystal Turtle Minor Realm, but you could also be present in the Eternal Twilight Lower Realm now or later, so we tried to go look for you as we headed back to the Eternal Twilight Lower Realm, but it is shocking that we were able to meet up here in this border town. Are you heading towards the Obsidian Crystal Turtle Minor Realm?"

He narrowed his eyes, shaking his head, "Although I understand they're like your sworn brothers, I won't recommend going toward them."

"I thought the same, but our destination is on the way. So whether I make a move or not, all depends on fate~"

Davis smiled, looking calm and carefree.

"…"

Founder Zenflame looked taken aback.

He had personally seen Davis take revenge on his Zenflame Family during his Anarchic Immortal King Tribulation, which absolutely scared the wits of everyone and showed how much he cared about his people. His women were like his reverse scales. Touching them would cause him to implode without care for his life.

For such a person to act carefree when his sworn brothers were in danger, he wondered if Davis already had a plan set in motion. He didn't think it was possible that he abandoned them since those three had been a lot of help to Davis, like saving his father from assassins' grasp and standing by his side when the entire world was against them.

Even when the Central Primesky Alliance was besieged on all sides, his wives lent their help to them.

"Well, if you say so…"

Founder Zenflame nodded, "But as the current leader of this group, I am glad to be able to meet you again in this vast universe. Will you accept us into your group?"

"…"

Davis's gaze flickered, "Do you understand what you're saying? Joining me is as good as tying your fates with mine. From then on, your lives would be in my hands. Right now, I don't have the luxury to bother about your life and death, so I could let them slip away from my palms, you know…"

"Haha. We're already branded traitors and evil for participating in the Candidacy and having good relations with you, so we are a thin line away from being murdered in plain sight. Do I look like I give a fuck anymore?"

Founder Zenflame grinned.

However, Davis looked at Founder Zenflame's face and saw that he was fatigued.

In fact, every one of them looked fatigued, as though they hadn't slept for a year.

Indeed, the authorities possessed strange devices to discover their location, so they were on the move all the time. It was only a matter of time before they were found out, but recently, the searches were losing results.

Perhaps it was due to those strange devices already losing their efficiency after countless uses.

Regardless, they were done with hide and seek and wanted to live with their heads held high. During one such not-giving-a-fuck moment, they got spotted by that white-robed man, who then proceeded to harass them in that restaurant.

However, they were saved by Mingzhi.

"Then we welcome you aboard."

Davis patted Shirley, and she stood beside him, allowing him to walk forward and extend his hand.

Founder Zenflame looked at Davis's hand. He couldn't help but smile before he threw his hand and grasped.

"Then the six of us are willing to be under your command, Davis Loret."

"Good!"

Davis nodded and firmly clasped hands with Founder Zenflame. The other party was shocked over the force Davis could put into his hand, but that only made him more convinced that teaming up with him would at least allow them to see a light at the end of a tunnel.