Evan Yang hadn’t shuttled between realms yet; at this moment, he was only inside the internal space of the Pen. Countless shining objects floated in the air, and Evan asked curiously, "Is this your space?"
"That’s right. This is where I get my energy. Unfortunately, it’s all used up now, but as long as you have the Light Attribute, you can reignite me." the Pen replied.
"Reignite?" Evan asked, curious.
"Yes. My previous master was badly injured and disappeared, so I became ownerless. But since I don’t have enough energy, I can’t go wherever I want. That’s why I appeared here—to attract someone fated, specifically someone with the Light Attribute, and a strong one at that. That person turned out to be you." the Pen explained.
After hearing the Pen’s words, Evan looked doubtful. "So that’s how it is."
"From now on, you’re my master. As long as you want to go somewhere and have enough energy, I can send you there." the artifact said.
"Oh? That simple?" Evan asked.
"That’s right. You can give it a try." the artifact said.
After thinking for a moment, Evan asked how to try it. The artifact told him how to charge energy: basically, he needed to infuse light into the floating objects around him—the more energy, the more those objects would glow.
"Alright, I’ll start." Evan began to emit purple light around him, then closed his eyes. After an hour, he opened them and realized he’d only lit up a few floating objects. According to the artifact, this amount of energy could only send him a short distance.
Although he wasn’t sure how far, Evan decided to try. Following the Pen’s instructions, he received an image in his mind showing the furthest place he could reach.
So close? Evan muttered after seeing that an hour’s effort only allowed him to reach the vortex entrance.
The Pen said to Evan, "Once you’re stronger, you’ll understand."
Alright, let’s talk about it later. For now, I want to go to the vortex entrance. Can you take me there? Evan asked.
Of course," the Pen replied, then converted all the energy Evan had charged into shuttle power. In a blink, Evan arrived at the vortex entrance, appearing suddenly in the sky before landing on the ground.
I’m out? Evan exclaimed, surprised to find himself at his destination, with the Pen now hidden inside his body as a life-bound artifact.
If you need to use me again, just let me know—but you must have enough energy," the Pen said.
Got it. You can rest for now," Evan said, then smiled at the vortex. "Morak, Demon Sovereigns, keep messing around inside."
Inside, everyone was shocked when the Pen suddenly disappeared. Soon, they guessed the Pen had taken Evan away. Morak and several Demon Sovereigns became furious and left to search for Evan.
Evan soon found Clara Snow. Seeing Evan return so quickly, Clara asked, "How did you come back so fast?"
When Clara heard Evan had been surrounded by Demon Sovereigns but the artifact recognized him, she laughed, "You really are lucky."
That’s right—otherwise I’d be meat paste by now," Evan said.
I bet they’re searching everywhere for you. Aren’t you going to change your appearance?" Clara laughed.
Sure, just a change of face. Watch," Evan said, then changed his appearance in front of Clara. The two left and returned to the hidden mountain base, waiting for the right time.
News that Evan seized the artifact quickly spread across the Devil Realm. The Demon Sovereigns wanted to tear him apart, but there was no sign of Evan—he seemed to have vanished into thin air.
Three months passed as Evan waited. During this time, he kept charging energy into the Pen. Satisfied with his progress, Evan went outside, said goodbye to Clara, and headed for Demon Mountain.
At Demon Mountain, the Demon Sovereigns gathered in a cave, all looking furious and gloomy.
In the cave, there was a bed with someone lying on it. The person opened his eyes and asked, "What’s going on?"
Sky-Flooding Demon Sovereign, Evan has appeared," Morak said.
He appeared? Where? I want to kill him!' Sky-Flooding Demon Sovereign roared in anger upon hearing the news.
Well...' Morak hesitated, unsure how to begin.
What’s wrong? Why are you so hesitant?' Sky-Flooding Demon Sovereign frowned.
Morak explained how Evan went to that place and seized the artifact. When Sky-Flooding Demon Sovereign heard this, he exclaimed, "You mean the Realm-Shuttle Pen recognized him?"
That’s right. Then he vanished into thin air,' Morak cursed under his breath.
That kid really has dog’s luck—always gets the best benefits!' Sky-Flooding Demon Sovereign snorted.
So what do we do now?' Morak asked.
Mobilize everyone in the Devil Realm to search for him. I refuse to believe we can’t find him,' Sky-Flooding Demon Sovereign said angrily.
He’s elusive and can disguise himself. Only Demon Sovereigns can see through him—no one else can,' Morak said, frowning.
That’s true. Looks like I’ll have to invite him out,' Sky-Flooding Demon Sovereign said.
Who?' Morak asked curiously. The other Demon Sovereigns were also curious who Sky-Flooding Demon Sovereign would invite.
Someone from the Dark World. He can make artifacts that force invisible and disguised people to reveal themselves,' Sky-Flooding Demon Sovereign said.
It’s him!' Morak exclaimed in shock.
Yes, but I don’t know where he is now. You can look for his disciple, Dark Soulfiend—he loves devouring people. Or just announce at the foot of Demon Mountain that I want to see him. He’ll show up,' Sky-Flooding Demon Sovereign said.
Alright, I’ll handle it,' Morak said.
After Morak left, Sky-Flooding Demon Sovereign said, "You all keep helping me recover."
Yes,' everyone replied. Then they began assisting Sky-Flooding Demon Sovereign. Meanwhile, Evan sneaked into Demon Mountain and managed to learn about the so-called Devil’s Cliff Cavern from some locals.
Evan soon arrived at the cavern. Many guards stood outside—not Demon Sovereigns, but still quite strong.
Good thing they can’t see me. If they did, I’d be in trouble,' Evan muttered.
Evan walked past the guards and entered the cavern. As soon as he stepped inside, he was shocked by what he saw: darkness everywhere, a cliff beneath his feet, and stones floating in the darkness as if suspended in a spatial rift.