Even though the Rule Soul Avatar had never encountered this strange law, it couldn't escape his detection.
Several wisps of law silk threads had invaded the Rule Soul Avatar's heart.
But, he didn't expel them immediately.
"You want to examine my mind?" The Rule Soul Avatar frowned when he figured out the purpose of the strange law.
It could sense people's innermost thoughts.
Had it been anyone else, they wouldn't be able to escape the scrutiny by this law. But, the Rule Soul Avatar had reached the acme of perfection in law control. He wasn't the least bit challenged when he tried to manipulate these several law silk threads.
Moreover, when he followed the law silk threads, he found their source.
"It's him."
The Reincarnation Emperor's face appeared before the Rule Soul Avatar's eyes.
This was the Reincarnation Emperor's unique technique. He could probe the innermost thoughts and inclinations of a target even when he was thousands of kilometers away.
Back then, when Edmond stopped the Rule Soul Avatar, the Reincarnation Emperor discovered something strange. After reading the thoughts in Edmond's mind, he learned of Donovan's identity and the origins of the Rule Soul Avatar's silvery eyes.
It was not until later when Jenifer fled with the Rule Soul Avatar and Donovan and entered his territory by accident that he ordered his men to capture them.
The Rule Soul Avatar continued to manipulate the law. He prevented it from revealing his true intentions and forced it to show the inner world he wanted the Reincarnation Emperor to see.
As a result, the Reincarnation Emperor was relieved when he received feedback that "Darren" was absolutely loyal to Yama.
In the great hall
"I've checked and found that there is nothing wrong with that brat. He is just focused on cultivating," the Reincarnation Emperor said to Homer.
"That's good. I hope that you're not upset with me. The only reason I spoke so much is that Lord Yama instructed me to ask you to investigate," Homer explained politely. Ever since the Reincarnation Emperor threatened to send him to hell, Homer had become more courteous in front of him.
"Of course, I know you are passing Lord Yama's messages to me. Otherwise, do you think I would listen to you?"
"You're right. Since you instructed me and helped me cultivate and reach this level, you're like my mentor, and I am grateful to you. Of course, I wouldn't dare to misbehave."
"That's good. Now, I'll give you a task. Kill Darren," the Reincarnation Emperor commanded.
"What?"
Homer's expression reflected the shock coursing through him.
"Sir, I dare not. He is Lord Yama's slave now. How can I kill him? Even you would not dare to try, let alone me. Killing him won't do us any good." Homer couldn't understand why the Reincarnation Emperor wanted to kill Darren all of a sudden.
"You are so stupid! I'm not asking you to really kill him! You only need to use your real killing intent to suppress him and put him at the edge between life and death," the Reincarnation Emperor explained.
Homer was still confused. "What do you mean? Why do you want to do that to Darren?"
"Idiot, don't you realize that only in a state of oppression and adversity can one push past one's limits and grow quickly?
Lord Yama has ordered us to force him to break through to the Celestial God Realm in a year. Do you think it's possible without such an extreme step?" the Reincarnation Emperor remarked.
"I see. You should have told me earlier,"
Homer said, pretending to be enlightened. But, at the same time, he cursed in his heart, 'What an old dog! Yama ordered you, but you deliberately involve me. How does this have anything to do with me?'
"Go ahead. Do as I order."
"Okay," Homer answered with a slight nod. Then, he intended to find "Darren."
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