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When he caught the stone, he saw it was a crystal, pulsing with massive pure and destructive energy. Unlike any diamond or treasure he had ever seen, it left Alexander wondering about its true nature.

"System can you explain to me what a spirit stone is?" Alexander inquired.

[Spirit stones, sometimes known as Aetherial stones, are powerful sources of condensed energy. These stones contain a highly concentrated form of Aether, the energy that fuels cultivation. They are essential for various purposes such as enhancing cultivation, powering artifacts, and even as a form of currency among cultivators.

The quality of a spirit stone can vary, with higher-grade stones providing more potent energy and greater benefits.]

Alexander felt his scalp go numb after hearing this. "What happens to those who aren't so lucky?" he asked, curiosity getting the better of him.

"Not much," the big man in red skin replied.

"Some of them make you their slave or a puppet for torture and amusement. But there are also good spirits who help those who accidentally end up here. That's why you're lucky to have survived this long." He looked at Alexander, his hair fluttering in the wind.

"Are you saying you're one of the good spirits? And... you're not human?" Alexander said, with a raised eyebrow.

"I'm neither good nor bad," Talon said.

"I can't define that since it's up to the person themselves to decide. Since I have nothing else to do, and I really like your gift, I'll entertain your questions for a while. Now, sit." He gestured for Alexander to sit on the ground.

"Yes, that's right. Some of our kind can reach the height of a mountain. Those are known as full-grown Titans. As for me, I'm still considered young since I'm not over a thousand years old yet. I may be not tall right now, because we Titans have the ability to shrink and expand to our normal size. Explore stories at empire

However, when we shrink, we lose a small margin of our strength, so this leads to my current appearance" he explained to Alexander, pulling out a bottle of Mountain Dew from his storage ring and sipping it slowly to savor the taste.

Alexander nodded thoughtfully. "A Titan as big as a mountain? Couldn't one of those destroy an entire nation if it attacked my world?" He pondered the possibility, imagining the devastation.

If only he knew that a full-grown Titan could obliterate his world with a mere snap of its fingers, he would be utterly shocked.

"Are there any other races besides yours? Like Beastmen, Vampires, Werewolves, Mermaids, and Demons?" Alexander asked curiously.

At the mention of Demons, the Titan's eyes gleamed sharply, and a surge of killing intent flooded the air like a roaring river. Alexander suddenly felt suffocated, this killing intent was ten, no, a hundred times stronger than his own. But just as quickly as it appeared, the Titan retracted it, noticing Alexander's heavy breathing.

"Yes, there are many races, including those you mentioned. But in this realm, where you currently find yourself in, only us Titans, Seraphim, Wraiths, Aetherians, Mermaids, and Fae live here. Since this is one of the sacred grounds. As for races like Beastmen and Vampires and more, they lived in different place than us. For the rest, I'm not sure, since the realms are vast and full of diverse races.

But when it comes to Demons..." his voice grew sharp as he spoke the last word.

"The Demons are the true devils across all the realms. Long ago, when the world was plunged into suffering, about 500 million years ago, if I'm correct. It was filled with danger because these devils roamed free. They were like a plague, and their cruelty was beyond imagination. Their power was immense, but the scariest thing about them was their ability to regenerate in the blink of an eye.

During that time, millions died each day from the destruction and massive massacres. Even when all the races and powerful beings across the realms united, they were still defeated. Just when all hope seemed lost, someone appeared." Talon's tone shifted, now filled with respect and reverence as he spoke of this mysterious figure.

"He was unbelievably strong, far beyond any cultivator I've ever heard of in history. He slaughtered every demon with just a swing of his crimson blade, known as the 'Devil's Punisher.' With each swing, the demons fell, their most proud regenerative abilities were completely suppressed. For years, he fought relentlessly, alone, facing billions of demons without rest.

He was unmatched, and his strength inspired hope across all races in the realms. The demons became so terrified of him that they fled to their world, which made every powerhouse in awe. Seeing that those demons actually know true fear. But he didn't stop there, he followed them through the portal, not knowing where it would lead.

That was the last time caught a glimpse of him." Talon's voice grew louder, his reverence for the savior was clear in his voice.

"He became known as the 'Crimson Overlord,' the savior of the realms from the demons' reign of terror. He was the only true bane of the demons."

Alexander was amazed after hearing this story, "One person solved a problem that billions of people across the realms couldn't handle? This is like a real-life main character," he thought, really impressed by this guy.

"So, where is he now?" Alexander asked, curious, since Talon had only mentioned the Overlord's achievements but not his current whereabouts.

"When he entered the portal, he never returned. Legends say he's still alive, kicking, and slaying demons in their world. After all, the demons haven't made any moves in millions of years," Talon said, his voice become lower and dimmer.

"The entire realm was deeply indebted to the Crimson Overlord, yet no one ever got the chance to thank him before he disappeared after saving the world." Talon ended with a sigh.

Alexander nodded, his worldview was shifting dramatically. The strength he once thought was impressive in his world seemed insignificant compared to the powers that existed in other realms. But if he were to discover that Earth itself wasn't what it seemed, he would have to completely rethink his understanding of it.

His eyes burned with determination, with a newfound resolve to grow stronger igniting within him.

"Since I've answered all of your questions, follow me. I'll escort you back to your world. Since this is going to be our last meeting," Talon said with a laugh as he stood up.

Alexander couldn't help but smile. Despite everything that almost killed him, the guy before him wasn't so bad after all. He stood up, eager to complete his mission and grow stronger.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"If we meet again, I'll share more of my heavenly wine with you," Alexander promised, and Talon's satisfied smile widened at that remark.

"Good. Hurry now, or you might be discovered by the other races," Talon replied as they began to walk away from their previous location.

They traveled for a while, as the trees growing thicker around them until only a narrow path remains, that is barely a meter wide, remained for them to walk on. The area was dark, with the massive trees blocking most of the light, making it difficult to spot even a glimmer of brightness.

Finally, they arrived at a wide clearing, the ground covered in plain grass and surrounded by thick trees. In the center stood a colossal tree with a gaping hole that resembled a cave entrance, but it was pitch black inside.