It took long to describe but in six seconds, Azief traveled billion of miles with each steps in an instant.

It is not his power. But it is a privilege. As someone who pa.s.sed all the trials.

Reaching the six steps he then looked forward and then for the first time he was shocked. Because, in front of him is a gigantic being sitting on a throne of light, extracted from thousands of Universes looking at him.

And he recognizes that being.

'Azul' he whispered

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Now do you understand the reference?

The Six Paths if you still did not get it by now is based on the Realms of Rebirth and Azul is the one holding the Wheel of Rebirths.

I will give an in depth explanation with the connection to Azief trials. Remember this is based loosely on the Realms of Rebirth

There is the G.o.ds Realms(devas) which is the most pleasure-filled among six realm

A Deva does not need to work, and is able to enjoy in the heavenly realm all pleasures found on earth. However, the pleasures of this realm lead to attachment , lack of spiritual pursuits and therefore no nirvana. (This is the Blissful State trials. I give a different names for each of the trials)

Then there is the Human realm A rebirth in this realm is considered as fortunate because it offers an opportunity to attain nirvana and end the Saṃsāra cycle. This is where Azief becomes Emperor and lives a life as a mortal before ascending to become Saints of ten thousand Worlds.

Demi-G.o.d realm (Asura) is also one of the realms Azief experienced. In there he becomes the Divinity of Fire.

Then there is the Animal realm is state of existence of a being as an animal. This realm is traditionally thought to be similar to a h.e.l.lish realm, because animals are believed in Buddhist texts to be driven by impulse and instinct, they prey on each other and suffer. ( This is where Azief becomes the Divine Dragon)

There is also the Hungry ghost realm are rebirths caused by karma of excessive craving and attachments. ( this was not shown or explained because by now Azief has pa.s.sed all the Six trials. It would be mentioned briefly later and had connection with the love triangle between Azief, Sofia and Katarina.

And then there is the h.e.l.l realm

The texts vary in their details, but typically describe numerous h.e.l.lish regions each with different forms of intense suffering, such as eight extremely hot h.e.l.lish realms, eight extremely cold, being partially eaten alive, beating and other forms of torture in proportion to the evil karma acc.u.mulated.

These beings are reborn in another realm after their evil karma has run its course, they die, and they get another chance.

This is when Azief becomes Sword G.o.d and suffers many tribulations. If you realize each of Azief trials involve him in some way to be a.s.sociated with the suffering of the six paths.

Okay, that's it for the explanation. Hope you enjoy the chapter and thank you for reading.