"Damn it!"Ajax's expression changed dramatically.However, it wasn't fear. In truth, even when facing two beast kings, he remained overwhelmingly strong and could still hold the upper hand.But that wasn't the point.The real problem was that the tide of beasts from the five clans would soon come surging in, creating an overwhelmingly dire situation."Boulder Fist!" Ajax roared furiously and sent the Ira Ape King flying with a single punch.To put things in perspective, the Ira Ape King was known for his brute strength. Yet, he was sent flying and writhing in pain, a testament to Ajax's ferocity.At that moment, the Great Serpent King lashed his tail, which was as sharp as a blade, aiming to slice Ajax in half at the waist.However, Ajax stomped the ground, creating a deep pit. His towering frame stood firm as he bellowed and grabbed the serpent's tail with both hands.The tail was powerless in his grip.Ajax swung the Great Serpent King wildly, spinning the 400-foot-long se
Five enormous hand seals formed and reached out toward the five alphas, attempting to seize them. The power was overwhelming.However, the five alphas weren't pushovers. They fought with all their might and broke free from the seals.But in the next moment, an even more ferocious technique was unleashed."Colossal Elephant Stomp!" Gideon deployed another powerful skill.This time, the shadow of a colossal elephant appeared. It was as massive as a small mountain. It descended with a crushing force.The five alphas screamed, overcome by the oppressive might. The Argentum Eagle King and Glacies Hawk King were grounded, unable to take flight and crashing to the ground.The Tonitru Tiger King, Ira Ape King, and Great Serpent King trembled uncontrollably.The shockwave from the Colossal Elephant Stomp hit its mark.The five beast kings spat blood, howling in pain.Ajax and his companions surged forward, immediately restraining the five alphas."What an extraordinary man!" Winter mu
By late night, the serpent clan had finally been eradicated.The Snow Beast King's clan joined the five alphas, giving them a place to call home.The Snow Beast King approached Gideon, bowing in a humanlike manner to express gratitude.Gideon smiled and said, "No need to thank me. Perhaps this is your destiny."Winter added. "Mr. Snow, I have a favor to ask of you. If you agree, I can offer you a generous reward.""Oh?" He was intrigued.She hadn't mentioned this before, but now, she was asking for help.She was clearly impressed by his strength. It had to be an extraordinary matter."Let's hear it.""I hope you can accompany me to Abyssal Deepsea.""Abyssal Deapsea?" Gideon repeated the name a few times. "Is that somewhere in Kitherglen?""Yes." Winter nodded.Ajax interjected, "Mr. Snow, we know of it, too. Abyssal Deepsea is a treacherous marvel deep within Kitherglen—a bottomless chasm with raging seawater below. That's how it got its name."Howard mentioned it before.
Winter added, "Plus, with your blessing."Gideon turned around and, as he walked away, reminded Winter, "You should put your veil back on. With such a beautiful face, I'd rather no other man admire it."Winter froze for a moment, then bit her lip.Gideon already considered her his woman. What a scoundrel!Still, Winter put her veil back on.When they returned, Gideon announced that they would head to Abyssal Deepsea.Ajax, Alistair, and Hercule exchanged knowing glances, murmuring, "Even the strongest can't resist a beauty's charm!"Gideon glared at them.The three quickly scattered, leaving him and Winter to their own world.…The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight touched the vast mountain range, Gideon opened his eyes."You didn't sleep?" Gideon noticed that Winter's face looked a little off.Winter shook her head."Don't worry. I'll do everything I can to help you. But you should be prepared. I'm no immortal. If we encounter an unstoppable crisis, my only choi
A triumphant smile spread across Lavinia's face. Killing Vicar would undoubtedly boost morale and sow fear among Tylland's troops.However, she suddenly sensed an overwhelming danger. Her spear refused to drive deeper.Vicar's face twisted into a cruel grin as he firmly grasped her spear. "You thought you could kill me? How foolish and laughable!"The giant axe swung down.Victor wasn't aiming to kill Lavinia outright. A corpse held no value, after all. He wanted to sever one of her arms, crippling her and making it easier to capture her alive.At this critical moment, Lavinia made a decisive move. She abandoned her spear and leapt back.However, Vicar stepped forward. A terrifying pressure poured down on her, and a violent presence engulfed her.Lavinia froze, her movements sluggish, even as she tried to flee. "Damn it!"At that moment, she gritted her teeth, resigned to her fate as the giant axe descended. She had already prepared herself to die. Not even the Soul Preservatio
The 30,000 soldiers were almost completely wiped out. Lavinia herself barely made it back alive.Those soldiers were her meticulously trained elite force. They were all gone now, leaving a wound that would never heal.Lavinia wanted revenge. So, when Tylland invaded, she volunteered for the mission.Odin sighed deeply. Then, his gaze turned resolute. "Ms. Mosley, things have come to this point. We have no choice but to unite and fight Tylland with everything we have."Also, to prevent any insiders from plotting against you, your movements must remain confidential from now on. Everyone here has walked this path with Ms. Mosley, and I trust your unwavering loyalty!"The generals rose to their feet, then dropped to one knee in unison.In one voice, they declared, "We swear loyalty to Ms. Mosley unto death! Should any of us betray you, may we die without burial, suffer eternal damnation, and may our families be struck by divine punishment!""Good!" Odin clenched his fist, his eyes g
As dawn approached, several barrels of fine wine had been emptied. The table was a complete mess.Vicar's expression was peculiar as he said, "Your Grace, it's been so long. That extraordinary assassin you mentioned, why hasn't he returned yet?"Sean's face darkened. He had a sinking feeling that the assassin had likely met his end—a complete embarrassment on his part.Vicar consoled him, "Honestly, it's understandable. Lavinia isn't easy to kill. She has a powerful protector hidden in the shadows."I almost captured her during the battle earlier, but a mysterious expert stepped in and stopped me. I could sense that person was at least my equal.""What?" Sean was astonished.Vicar's explanation gave Sean a chance to redeem his dignity, and he felt slightly better."What's next? I still have other extraordinary talents under my command. Should I send them after her?" he asked."No need." Vicar shook his head. "Since Lavinia has a mysterious protector by her side, sending more pe
Lavinia's eyes lit up."That's a good idea. I definitely can't just sit back and do nothing. If they want to come after me, then I'll fight them head-on.""I'll report it immediately," Odin said.He quickly organized detailed materials and sent them to the Ministry of Defense. To ensure everything went smoothly, he even printed hard copies and arranged for a special unit to personally deliver them to Drammore.…A commotion was happening in the grand hall of the Ministry of Defense in Drammore."What the hell!" Adam, the chief commander of the Ministry of Defense, was stunned.He immediately summoned the key decision-makers of the ministry, and everyone rushed over, assuming Bukmond's defenses had fallen and the forces of Tylland had broken into the territory.Instead, Adam threw a stack of documents onto the table. The others stared at them in disbelief."What do you think?" Adam asked."This has to be a joke!""3,000 casualties taking out 800,000 enemies? Even if you're ex
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.