Douglas rolled his eyes and said, "Gideon, there actually isn't any deep-seated hatred between us. Why don't we take this opportunity to bury the hatchet?""What do you mean?""Do you have any champions under your command who are younger than 30 years old? You can lend them to my family."Gideon said, "Are you planning to recruit outside help to participate in the Martial Arts Tournament? Is that even allowed?"Douglas answered, "It wasn't allowed in the past, but it's permitted for this time round. The Foxhall royal family fought hard for this change, as their young leader's death has left them with a lack of capable successors. They have no choice but to seek help from outside."Moreover, the participants in this tournament are all familiar faces from the previous one, which can be quite dull. So when the Foxhall royal family suggested inviting outsiders to compete, the other royal families simply agreed."What do you say? Do you have any skilled young champions in your command
"Lord Howard, I think we need to take more drastic measures. This siege is getting pretty dull," one of the men said."Yeah, I agree," another chimed in."There's got to be some bloodshed!""Revenge for the eight major factions!"Howard, Willis, and Lyle were relaxing with drinks in hand, engaging in casual conversation."You guys can come up with a plan, but let's start by taking out 30,000 masters," Howard mentioned nonchalantly."Awesome!" The generals were thrilled.The battle was about to kick off.Shells started flying one after another, blanketing the entire area with firepower and pounding the whole mountain range."No!"The champions coalition forces were caught off guard.Despite their shock, the well-trained powerhouses did not panic. Under the guidance of the transcendent beings, the 180,000 masters joined together as a formidable force and unleashed their terrifying power, creating a massive storm.The impact of their explosions clashed with the energy of the c
The second round of carpet bombing arrived. However, due to the champions coalition forces taking shelter in the air-raid shelters, they managed to avoid the full impact of the disaster. Nevertheless, several air-raid shelters collapsed, burying those who were already injured and had limited mobility in tragic fatalities. The scene was absolutely devastating!After a continuous 30-minute bombardment, the mountain range was almost entirely flattened. Thick smoke enveloped the area, and flames rapidly spread.Helio experienced an intense sense of exhilaration."Surround them! Take it slow and pick them off one by one. Let them feel that crushing despair. So what if they are masters or transcendent? They're nothing but mere specks!"The fierce wind howled, carrying strands of dark vapor that swept across the entire area. However, this phenomenon went largely unnoticed, as most assumed it was merely smoke from the burning beacons signaling the war.On a distant mountain peak, the ch
Howard felt a mix of fear and hesitation. He was really reluctant and said in a serious tone, "If we have to pull back the troops, we should take out those masters and transcendents first. That way, we can at least explain our actions. Otherwise, our royal family will lose all its credibility.""It's too late," Willis shook his head.Howard's hand instinctively reached for his communicator as he prepared to give orders to the front line. But in a split second, the wind and rain intensified, creating an oppressive and suffocating feeling that seemed to descend from the sky like a flood.The atmosphere became tense and heavy, as if dark storm clouds were looming over the city, ready to crush it under their weight."They're here!" Willis's and Lyle's expressions turned solemn.High above in the sky, an aircraft hovered steadily. Suddenly, a figure descended from it."What?" Howard exclaimed in shock.The figure had jumped down from a height of several hundred feet!Without hesitat
Howard was in disbelief, as if he were stuck in a surreal dream. The fact that world-class champions could be so terrified was mind-boggling to him. Who exactly was Gideon?Willis and Lyle quickly turned around, visibly shaking and bending over respectfully. By some miracle, they had narrowly escaped the last encounter. But this time, there was no chance of survival. Any attempt to resist would surely result in their untimely demise."Greetings, Mr. Snow!"Gideon's voice cut through the tense silence with a half-smile, making both Willis's and Lyle's hairs stand on end. "Aren't you running anymore?""We wanted to run, but it seemed impossible to escape.""Why did you come here?"Gideon's tone filled with disgust. "Dominic is under my command. That's why I'm here!""What?" Willis and Lyle were shocked.They immediately forced a stiff laugh and said, "This is truly just a misunderstanding. We definitely wouldn't have gotten involved if we had known they were your people!"I'll o
Gideon smiled and remarked, "Tell him that it is the individual who decimated 300,000 troops of the Chapman royal family who wishes to meet him!"Howard shuddered. He stared at Gideon in horror and stammered, "You… You truly intend to…"Before he could finish his sentence, the sound of gunfire erupted, signaling the outbreak of a major battle.Indeed, the vanguard of Lysander's several hundred-thousand-strong army had arrived and launched an immediate assault.The troops of the Chapman royal family, already weakened by venom, were now experiencing a significant decline in combat effectiveness and were now no match for their opponents. Within a short time, 50,000 of them had been killed."No!" Howard roared in anguish, his eyes wide with fury.These were the elite soldiers of the royal family, painstakingly trained over many years. If the losses were too great, he would be considered sinful to the royal family."Gideon, quickly order them to cease! Stop immediately!" Howard shout
Gideon exclaimed, "There's news!"Howard sighed with relief as he received the message from James inside the tent. "The duke is in Kitherglen and requests your presence in Kitherglen.""Gideon, I did what you asked. Please keep your promise and let me go! I trust that you won't go back on your word." Howard was extremely anxious, afraid that Gideon would break his promise and punish him severely."Kitherglen? He has quite a way of making me chase after him all the way to Kitherglen. And it's such a vast place—finding someone there is like searching for a needle in a haystack!"Howard added, "Our family's duke is currently visiting the Jaeger royal family.""Is that so?" Gideon narrowed his eyes.Howard stated, "You're most likely unaware of the location of the ancestral land belonging to the Jaeger royal family. It's shrouded in mystery, and I only have a vague understanding of its general whereabouts.""In that case, I'll need your guidance to reach it with me.""Umm…"Howard
At such a young age, Gideon was already considered a prodigy and had achieved unparalleled success. People were amazed that someone so young could reach the top ranks of the world in just five years.They couldn't comprehend it. He had come from a wealthy family in Goldspire, and now, he stood among the elites of society. This was beyond the understanding of even the most powerful Cabinet Elders.When Gideon finally arrived, Rocco greeted him with utmost respect, leaving Willis and Lyle speechless. Even the all-powerful Cabinet Elders were showing deference to Gideon. This explained why champions like Dominic followed him—they were in awe of his strength and honored to be in his presence.Willis' and Lyle's opinions had subtly shifted in this moment. Gideon remained quiet as he entered the parliament hall, where all eyes immediately focused on him.Within the Cabinet of Dasovia, there were 24 Elders with varying levels of influence. The top nine held the most power and authorit
Gideon made a move as he spoke, and a few energy cannons were shattered.Orabella exclaimed, "You know about energy cannons and even particle cannons? Have you heard of the Spirale Clan?""Who do you think you're looking down on? Why wouldn't I know?""What's your connection to the Spirale Clan?""Oh? Are you that interested? If so, we can stop right here and find a place to talk." Gideon smirked.He had his own plans. Draven didn't know the exact location of the Spirale Clan. He only had a few clues. So, searching blindly in the Asgard Plains would be too difficult.However, The Light Council was different. The most powerful and mysterious force in the world might actually know where the Spirale Clan was.Orabella held a high position in The Light Council, so she might know something.This was crucial for Gideon.Orabella, after a brief moment of thought, stopped in her tracks. There was no escaping. Even if she managed to get away, she would end up in a miserable state.Tha
"Run!" Orabella shouted in alarm.Gideon had vanished, but she didn't believe he had been blown to ashes. He must have escaped.Sure enough, scorching flames burst underground, transforming into two thin chains, shooting toward Orabella and Leomer. They looked small, but the pressure they exuded was immense. Even their armors felt like they were about to melt.These flames were from the Earthcore Flame. It wasn't just any Earthcore Flame. It was the purest essence of fire, its temperature unimaginably terrifying.Without the Solar Titan Physique, there was no way to resist it. Even touching or getting too close would severely wound the body."Attack!" Leomer roared fiercely.Unlike Orabella, he didn't retreat. Instead, he faced the Earthcore Flame head-on. His greatsword slashed out, releasing waves of sword energy. The attacks intertwined, forming a vast web, attempting to shred the Earthcore Flame to nothing.Gideon sneered.Leomer had grossly underestimated the Earthcore Fla
During this time, Umbra was more than capable of seizing the advantage with a fierce counterattack.All things considered, Orabella and Umbra were evenly matched. If they fought, it would be a fifty-fifty struggle."Who exactly are you?" Orabella was furious. She looked disheveled. It was something she had never experienced before. "Are you truly willing to become a mortal enemy of The Light Council? That is not a wise decision."Gideon grinned. "This isn't about me and The Light Council anymore. It's about me and you. I must subdue a genius like you and keep you by my side.""You!" Orabella's face burned with shame and fury.She was a divine maiden, the high and mighty Legion Commander of the Regnandi Legion. In all her years, she had never been subjected to such humiliation and offense. "You will pay for your words and actions!"Gideon laughed. "You still say such naive things at a time like this? How laughable!"The Solar Titan Physique within Gideon erupted, its energy pour
"Is that so? I'm looking forward to it. Hopefully, it won't be as weak and useless as that so-called Decree of Decay!" Gideon remarked.He stood tall within the prison of light, making no moves, simply waiting for the next decree.This was his first clash with a powerhouse from The Light Council. He was eager to see their true abilities.After all, The Light Council was one of the most powerful and mysterious factions in the world. This was exactly the kind of intense battle Gideon craved. Only through such encounters could he push his limits and force himself to grow."You won't be disappointed." Orabella spread her arms wide, chanting once more, as she issued another decree, "Mind Shatter!"In an instant, Gideon's mind reeled as if struck by lightning. A splitting headache tore through his skull. His vision darkened, and his thoughts grew hazy.It didn't stop there."Attack!" The three Cardinals seized the opportunity to launch a relentless, coordinated assault.Gideon snorte
"You have a good physique, but it's still far from enough." Gideon sighed.In an instant, a chill ran down Vicar's spine. The next second, his fist shattered completely.Vicar let out a miserable scream, echoing through the canyon, making everyone's skin crawl.Gideon still hadn't let go.Vicar's expression turned ruthless. He knew if he didn't make a decisive move now, the consequences would be disastrous. He decided to sever his own arm and retreated at full speed."Generalissimo Tancred!" The two dukes rushed forward.At this moment, Vicar scowled. It was not just from the pain but from the overwhelming humiliation. The mighty Vicar had been forced to cut off his own arm, and in front of The Light Council, no less. What a joke!Suddenly, Orabella spoke up, "You're strong."She stepped forward. A faint halo of light surrounded her, making her seem divine and untouchable."But it is unwise to stand against The Light Council.""My apologies, but it was The Light Council who c
Nothing but ants? Vicar and the others froze.They had just been called nothing but ants. It was unbelievable. This was the first time in their lives they had ever heard such an insult. Their fury, especially the Cardinals', erupted like wildfire."How arrogant!""Do you think you're invincible just because you ambushed Leomer?"Gideon had defeated Leomer head-on, yet to them, it was nothing more than a sneak attack.However, Gideon couldn't be bothered to argue. He stepped forward. A divine, overwhelming energy radiated from him, and the surrounding temperature skyrocketed under the sheer heat of his presence."The Light Council? Heh! That's all you amount to. I heard you're backing Tylland, stirring up troubles at Dasovia's borders. You've got some nerve!"At the end of the day, Gideon was still a Dasovian. In foreign lands, protecting his homeland's dignity was not just his duty. It was his responsibility."Who are you?""Gideon Snow."Just two words from him felt thundero
Across The Light Council, aside from the Pope, no one else at his age had mastered the seventh level of the Divine Light Blade. This included the ten Legion Commanders. Even the extraordinarily gifted Orabella hadn't reached this level.Yet, Leomer had succeeded!"The seventh level…" Orabella's gaze flickered as she murmured, "Leomer truly is formidable.""With this skill alone, when Leomer steps down as Legion Commander, he will have a chance to become an Envoy of Light."The Envoy of Light was a special title and position. The Pope personally nominated the candidates, who were then elected through a vote.This role was not bound by The Light Council's regulations. Envoys of Light answered directly to the Pope, who had full authority over them.Though they held no official power within The Light Council, their status was unquestionably high as the Pope's most trusted aides. Some had even gone on to inherit the title of the Pope. Throughout The Light Council's history, many Envoy
The Guardian Legion of The Light Council held immense significance. It was one of the most crucial legions. Its duty was to safeguard The Light Council.However, for Leomer Peele, there was one person he vowed to protect above all else. That person was Orabella.Now that he had her approval, Leomer had no reservations. Gripping his massive sword, he strode onto the battlefield."Divine Light Blade." Leomer's long hair stood on end as his greatsword radiated brilliance.All he did was a simple vertical slash with no elaborate technique. Yet, with this single downward strike, it was as if the world had split apart. A sword energy wave spanning 880 yards materialized out of thin air.In an instant, the combined energy of the champions was severed."Dragon Severance!" Leomer swung his sword again.It was still a simple sword movement, but this time, it was a horizontal slash. The massive energy dragon formed by the champions, already split open, was now completely severed. It collap
At this moment, deep within the Great Rift of Death, in a territory filled with a sinister presence, a group of men and women were trapped. Their bodies bore various degrees of severe injuries."They're attacking again!" Ian gritted his teeth.Seeing another terrifying energy blast descending upon them, the champions once again joined forces to shatter it. However, they were truly reaching their limit.They fled there upon being pursued by Tylland's army and The Light Council's elite forces, only to be found and trapped again.The Light Council had somehow acquired a batch of high-tech weaponry that was capable of firing powerful energy beams, leaving the champions in utter misery.Outside their encampment, a group of figures radiating overwhelming power loomed atop a small hill.There were three Cardinals of The Light Council, two Legion Commanders, Tylland's supreme commander, and two royal dukes of Tylland. It was a total of eight elite powerhouses."The time is about right.