Published: February 2, 2025
The suddenly appearing komodo beast was none other than Saroya's father, Pan Gu La!
Upon seeing the komodo beast that had appeared before them, the Eight-Eyed Vajra Arhat and Meng Tianhui couldn't help but shrink their pupils.
Fate Mark!
The two of them looked at the mark on Saroya's forehead, and their expressions instantly became extremely grim. This was a unique bloodline mark of the komodo beast clan, one that could only be inscribed by those closely related by blood within the clan. By utilizing this Fate Mark, one could draw a portion of their true power from the distant void using their Bloodline Power, effectively a special innate divine ability of the komodo beast clan.
Otherwise, to instantaneously descend from the distant ancestral land of the komodo beast clan to the Southern Cosmic Sea, even some of the most powerful beings in the universe might not be able to achieve that.
However, it was rumored that invoking this life mark came at a cost and could not be done casually. Each time it was activated, it consumed the komodo beast's vital blood. If the number of times it was used increased significantly, it would cause certain damage to one's core, and it would be irreversible.
Thinking of this, both of them couldn't help but steal another glance at Saroya. This guy, with his righteous character, knowing full well that the two of them wouldn't harm him, still chose to call upon Pan Gu La using the Fate Mark, not caring about the consumption of his vital blood for the Blood Demon Great Emperor. What kind of relationship did he have with the Blood Demon Great Emperor to be willing to pay such a price?
After Pan Gu La descended, an invisible and terrifying aura swept across the heavens and the earth. He first surveyed the situation at the scene, then turned to Saroya with an extremely grim expression, remaining silent.
Saroya hurriedly lowered his head, like a child who had done something wrong, and said in a low voice, "Father."
"Hmph, have you forgotten what I taught you before you left?" Pan Gu La’s gaze was stern. "I once said, unless you encounter a situation of life and death, or you find yourself in a situation where you must give up your training, can you summon your father. Now, you actually summoned me for this slight injury. You truly disappoint me."
Pan Gu La's face was filled with disappointment.
"Father." Saroya felt a pang in his heart, keeping his head down and saying nothing.
He knew that activating the Fate Mark had clearly let his father down. In the komodo beast clan, when a clan member goes out to train, it meant putting life and death aside. Generally, even if one were to die outside, they would not summon for help.
Because the clan's principle is that without enduring trials and facing death, one cannot become a true powerful being.
A fledgling must endure a bloody struggle before it can soar into the sky.
But now...
"Enough." Seeing Saroya’s aggrieved expression, Pan Gu La frowned. "Speak, what exactly happened?"
"Father, the reason I summoned you is not because I am in danger, but for my friend..." Saroya hurriedly spoke.
"Your friend?" Pan Gu La turned his head, locking his gaze on the Eight-Eyed Vajra Arhat and Meng Tianhui, as well as the suppressed Blood Demon Great Emperor, with a slight frown. "Are you referring to this suppressed fellow?"
"Yes." Saroya quickly replied, "This person is a friend I encountered on this journey. He was suppressed by the Eight-Eyed Vajra Arhat of the Great Sun Buddha Realm because of me. I am not in danger, but I cannot just watch my friend getting suppressed to death. If I only care for myself and forget about my friend’s life, then what kind of heir of the komodo beast clan would I be? I might as well just go back to the clan and lie down. That's why I activated the Fate Mark, hoping to have my father save my friend. I sincerely ask for your help."
Saroya bowed deeply, his tone urgent.
"Oh?! So that's how it is." Pan Gu La's tone softened slightly. He hadn’t expected Saroya to summon him for such a reason; it showed loyalty rather than cowardice.