Save Nine Years of Effort

If Braydon Neal had vanished without a trace and Benka and the others couldn't locate him, it would have been preferable. 

However, should Braydon reveal himself, Benka and his cohorts would undoubtedly seek to end his life. 

Braydon's duty lay in restraining these divine-level characters, leaving the fate of the Zunde Royal Dynasty resting on the shoulders of Frediano Jadanza and Jonah Shaw.

Perched atop the mountain peak, Braydon sat cross-legged, his voice soft as he spoke, "The emperor's power forms the bedrock. Upon reaching the second level of the emperor realm, strength will increase a hundredfold."

The ancient martial arts banished immortal boasted 3,000 imperial paths. 

The potential amplification of the combat prowess upon ascending to the second level intrigued Braydon.

While the divines appeared formidable, their divine bodies were 36,000 times stronger than new emperors when exerting their full power.