(Evil God Shrine)
As the marsh battle seemingly has come to a stop. Wuxin activates an array. "Master", said Wuxin. A pleased flowed over his face. Xingtian then infused his Qi into the orb and the orb floated out of his hand. A massive array appeared above the shrine temple. The array emitted eerie red energy. Xingtian then released his inner force and golden energy chains appeared around him, binding him down. Xingtian then released more inner force, after short struggle he broke the chains.
(Fallen Palace)
The Demon King was sitting in his hall. When a powerful but faint sensation rippled through the air. The Demon fell to his knee, and coughed blood. "Impossible, the seal has been broken", said he. Shock filled his face and fear followed… "His free".
(Evil God Shrine)
Xingtian walked forward, and as he walked his body started to appear again, no longer in spirit form but in flesh form. Thunder roared and a lightning bolt jolted down and striking him. It brought him to his knees. "Even the Heaven is against me", said Xingtian. He stood up, with determination on his face and a fearless expression as jolts of lighting bolt poured down on him… "I am the being that fights against supreme divinity".
Xingtian performed a hand sign (To). He activated another array using the lighting bolts that rained down upon him and recharged his Heart of Qi. Xingtian then poured his Heart Qi into the orb floating in the air, and massive surge of Qi flowed into him. He is using the lightning bolts again harnessed it and infused it with Heart of Qi. "His using the Heavenly Thunder to rebuild his Asura Bloodline", said Wuxin. With surprise on his face.
As the last flow of Qi finished, Xingtian has now regained his Asura Bloodline. "Finally, I am back and free from my prison", said Xingtian, with a smile. He deactivated the array and the orb shattered in the air. "Congratulations Master", said Wuxin kneeling. "Now its time to reopen the Under-Verse", said Xingtian. A smile lightened his face.
[Eternal Palace]
(Taiyi Hall)
"The Crown Prince arrives!", announced a eunuch. Zhinu entered the hall and approached his father, "Greeting Father", said Zhinu bowing. Zhi'an signaled for him to rise. "How are you, Crown Prince?" asked Zhi'an. Concern leaking from his voice. "I am okay, father", responded Zhinu. "And the demon princess?" asked Zhi'an curious. Zhinu hesitated to answer but stern and worried look on his father's face forced him, "She is fine, she has regained consciousness", responded Zhinu. His tone shows a slight sense of care and softness.
"Good", said Zhi'an. Sadness filled his voice and his expression changed. Suddenly two imperial guards held Zhinu down. "Father what's going on?" asked Zhinu, confused as he struggled to get loose. Zhi'an bend down and faced Zhinu. He placed his hand on Zhinu's head and smiled warmly. "Forgive me but it was never yours", said Zhi'an. His words were cold but tone warm.
Zhi'an then stepped back and proceeded to activate a magical array, the array binds Zhinu to the ground. Zhinu struggle to no avail, "Father", said he with a desperate look on his face. Zhi'an looked away and continued.
At that moment Qingtian rushed into the hall, "Your majesty, pleased spare him", yelled she as he fell to her knees. "It has to be done", responded Zhi'an. Qingtian lifted up her head, "If you do this he could die, I won't lose a son", sobbed she as tears flowed from her eyes.
"What he has inside him does not belong to him, it was bound to return some time", said Zhi'an. His words felt melancholy and filled with regret. "You would choose your brother over your own son", yelled Qingtian. "He has suffered too much for us and others", said Zhi'an, "He deserves so much better and more".
Zhi'an then activated the array and Zhinu felt a surge of energy through his body. He screamed in pain. "NO! my son", shouted Qingtian. Pain and sorrow could be felt in the hall. Zhi'an reluctantly removed Arceus's core from Zhinu's body. Tears filled Zhi'an's eyes, hearing Zhinu scream in pain knowing what Arceus went through from Xuanyu.
When the extraction finished the array vanished and Zhinu collapsed. Zhi'an rushed forward and caught him. Zhi'an cried, "I am really sorry my son, my boy". Pain filled Zhi'an's voice. He held Zhinu who was unconscious.
The core being extracted floated in the air, a warm golden dense ball-like energy. It vanished. Rushing through the sky toward Xuanfang Tower.
(Demonic Marsh)
"Commander Yuan!", said Shangtian. She rode up to him, as she slayed a demon in her way. Jiang turned around, cutting down a demon. "Greeting General", said he bowing. "Do you know what caused this sudden invasion?" asked Shangtian, curious. "No, your ladyship, the demon attacked out of nowhere. The only thing I noticed was that they fought as if they were being instructed", said Yuan Jiang. The certainty in his words, alarmed Shangtian. As the Di troop swept across the battlefield, pushing the demon forces back into retreat. A sudden surge of energy shook the ground.
"What is happening now?" asked Jiang. His face annoyed with a sense of fear in his voice. "Stand your ground!" instructed Shangtian speaking to the troops. As they looked on, the miasma that blocked the way into the demon realm clear a pathway and a massive host of demons appeared. "Impossible", said Jiang. His expression was filled with shock and fear. Shangtian immediately commanded her troops to get ready for charge. "Commander, this no time to take in the situation, ready yourself", instructed Shangtian firmly.
The Di troops and the remainder of the Yuan troops realigned themselves. "Where are these demons coming from?" asked Yangyuan. His voice echoed with frustration. Xiao Ling strapped himself in for a rough ride, "You better braise yourself, this going to be a tough fight". Shangtian and Jiang rode up to the front of their host, "This is not going to easy", said Shangtian as she looked at Jiang.
Her expression showed uncertainty but determination and spirit. As the massive demon host approached Shangtian looked across the troops who seemed demoralized by the huge demon host before them. She turned around on her horse and faced the troops.
"Soldiers of the Eternal Realm, I know the enemy and obstacle before you seem unstoppable and unbreakable, but that is but an illusion they are nothing more than mindless demon control, with no emotions or feelings if they pass you today your families and that which you hold dear will be lost. I know this is much to ask but will you fight with me, will you fight for your families, will you fight for those you love, will you fight for the Eternal Realm!", said Shangtian. Her voice echoing across the vast troops as she yelled.
The Eternal troops rallied and the screams of the soldiers were defining and filled the battlefield, like thunder on a rainy day.
"Charge! Charge!", yelled Shangtian as she led the charge of cavalry and soldiers towards the demonic host. "On to battle!", yelled Yuan Jiang. Sense of trill rushed through his body. As Eternal troops charged at them the demonic host began to charge, the two armies heading towards a collision. As the Eternal troops clashed with the demonic host, the demonic host broke straight through the Eternal troops line of defense.
The demon host crushed the Eternal charge. "Fall back!", shouted Yuan Jiang. A look of desperation swept across his face. "Fall back! Fall back!", yelled Yangyuan. The Eternal troops were forced to fall back, the Yuan Troops barely survived. The Di troops were slaughtered.
Shangtian looked across the battlefield and only saw dead Di troops, filled with grief and desperation, she started cutting down every demon insight. The sound of soldier pleading for help as they are being slaughter and killed by the demon forces. The screams of Eternal soldier filled the air and battlefield, "Fall back!", commanded Shangtian. "General we have to retreat", said Xiao Ling. He flashed next to Shangtian. He covered for her as they retreated. Shangtian confused and stricken by failure, struggled to flee but Yangyuan helped her. They flashed off.
The Di troops lost the battle and the Eternal Realms position in the Demonic marsh. This will have serious consequences for the first time the Eternal armies have lost a battle. The demon armies pressed forward claiming the Demonic marsh.
(First Prince Palace)
(Promising Hall)
"So, what will you do now?" asked Zhuyuan, curious. "Do what, I'll do nothing", responded Ying Pu, firmly. "You will have to tell the others", said Xunyang. His tone is playful yet annoying. "Remind me why are you here?", said Ying Pu. With touch of sarcasm in his voice. Xunyang smiled. As they joked Ying Pu felt a slight sense of uneasiness, "Are you okay?" asked Zhuyuan worried. His words carry a sense of care and warmth. Xunyang gave slight glance as if he felt like he was intruding on something. "Well that my queue", said Xunyang. He then flashed off.
Zhuyuan wrapped his arm around Ying Pu, and sat him down, "I'll get you some water", said Zhuyuan and walked away. As he sat there Ying Pu pondered, "What is this feeling?", he thought. Worry written on his face.
With Arceus's condition nearing its end. Another problem arises and a long imprisoned enemy return seemingly with a plan to reopen Under-Verse.