Beyond the Bloodline

Chapter 452: A Looming Multiversal Storm

Meanwhile, within the universe’s seat of power, Zanerth-O1, another meeting concerning the Heart of Life was already underway.

The atmosphere there was a complete contrast to that of the Dead Zone.

The large hall was filled with dozens of Supreme Realm Existences, not a single one concealing their overwhelming power, whether they were clones, astral projections, or true bodies.

All of them came from different factions, some normally opposed to one another, but on this occasion, many of them had banded together as one, all because of the revelation of the Heart of Life’s presence in Zanerth.

"The information about the Heart’s presence in Zanerth has already been exposed to both armies. Not just our forces, but those Extinction Legion bastards know as well!" one Supreme shouted.

Another immediately continued.

"If this information spreads beyond the current parties involved, then the entire universe will become a battlefield. The Extinction Legion would be the least of our problems!"

"Billions of Zenith Havens across the multiverse would turn their attention toward this place," another added. "Zanerth can’t withstand that kind of storm."

Several others voiced their agreement right after.

The Heart of Life wasn’t something any Zenith Haven Realm Existence could ignore. Rumours had circulated for billions of years about its power to help one reach Ultimate, and many had attributed their success to it.

Even among Ultimate Realms, it was an item capable of causing conflict, housed within the body of a mortal that they could end with a thought.

And now Akari had openly revealed its existence during her battle with Jamie, and had claimed that Jamie had hidden it within Zanerth.

One of the many Supremes present turned toward Miranda, who was busy reviewing several items on floating tablets with a frown on her face.

"Do you know where Westley hid it?"

Miranda didn’t respond immediately, her attention still on the floating tablets, and another Supreme spoke up.

"If you do know, then it must be removed from Zanerth immediately before matters escalate further."

"And handed over to who exactly?" another asked coldly.

Silence followed those words for a moment before the arguments resumed.

Some of the Supremes truly believed the item needed to be removed for the safety of the universe, while others clearly had different intentions.

They either wanted to claim it for themselves or for the Integration Realm Existences they secretly served.

Miranda slowly took her attention away from the floating tablets and observed all of them for a few moments before finally speaking.

"And if I did know where it was," she asked casually, "why exactly would I tell any of you?"

The chamber fell silent instantly.

One of the Supremes frowned, striking his fist against the armrest of his throne as he spoke loudly.

"This isn’t the time for games!"

"No," Miranda replied calmly. "This is exactly the time for games. The moment the Heart of Life was revealed, every single one of you stopped caring solely about the war against the same Legion that wants to wipe out all sentient life in this universe, and is completely confident in doing so."

No one could deny her words.

Even now, while they were gathered in this ’emergency meeting’, dozens of calculations were already being made behind the scenes.

Search operations, tracking methods, and all kinds of dimensional scans.

Some had likely already begun preparing forces to secure the item by force if necessary.

And the situation outside the universe only made matters worse.

"More of the Priestess of Causality’s subordinates are gathering outside Zanerth," one Supreme said grimly. "The forces that followed her here during her confrontation with Jamie Westley are becoming increasingly unstable."

"They’re still holding themselves back because she’s disappeared," another added, "but they won’t wait forever. We can only keep them from entering by force for so long before they begin forcing their way into the universe."

That statement caused several expressions to darken. Akari’s subordinates weren’t something they could casually ignore, especially given the fact that the woman single-handedly ruled a Multi-Universal empire on par with Zanerth’s.

And yet, despite these grave concerns, Miranda seemed completely unbothered. Even Jamie’s disappearance didn’t seem to disturb her.

Some assumed it was due to her confidence in Jamie’s power, and they couldn’t really fault that confidence.

Not many believed Akari could hold Jamie down for long, as they all knew that while Akari might be a Superior Zenith Haven like Jamie, there was a gap in power between them that she couldn’t overcome.

They guessed Jamie would soon break out of whatever confinement he was trapped in, and if they wanted the Heart of Life, they needed to act within that window.

The problem was that the person most likely to hold the information they needed wasn’t someone to be taken lightly, either.

All of them present could tell Miranda had grown far more powerful than before, as she hadn’t hesitated to reveal she was a Supreme Realm when she summoned them after Jamie and Akari disappeared.

’What’s more, even if we could hold her down with enough of us, the Werewolves and Vampires under her wouldn’t just stand by and watch.

Also, Sarina Aster is nearby somewhere, and she wouldn’t do nothing either...’

Just as one of the Supreme Realm clones of a Grand Supreme outside the universe had that thought, Miranda suddenly stood up.

The surrounding voices gradually quieted down, and Miranda waved her hand, dismissing the floating tablets around her before speaking.

"The war with the Neo-Extinction Legion is about to enter a new phase," she said casually. "So instead of wasting time arguing over hypotheticals, you should all start preparing your forces."

Without waiting for anyone to respond, she stepped out of her seat and walked out of the hall, with several Vampires and Werewolves immediately rising and following after her.

Miranda issued orders to the Supremes of both races before heading toward the Seat of the Pantheon, where Rowena was silently waiting at her request.

"Lady Miranda, you’re finally here," she said as she rose from her seat. "What did you call me for?"

The green-haired woman tilted her head slightly as she asked, and Miranda, exhaling softly, took a step forward and left behind a flaming imprint of herself.

The flaming imprint she left behind rapidly solidified, crimson fire compressing into the outline of a body before details formed one after another, skin, clothing, hair, and presence all recreated perfectly until an identical second Miranda stood where the flames had gathered, heat rolling off her body in violent waves.