NOVEL NEXT Chapter223-The Annihilation of Sunlit Chapel
The temptation of the unparalleled divine artifact was enough to make them take risks, even daring to strike down the Holy Maiden of the Sigeits Parliament.
The major factions had even sent out sage ranks to participate.
No one would care about a ridiculous and powerless threat.
Even giants like the Skyborne Church and the Whitewing Monastery had people willing to take the gamble.
However, as the dimensional field dissipated, 40,000 troops appeared at once.
Among them, more than 20,000 were Stellar rank experts!
In that moment,
A deathly silence fell upon the entire Godfall Gorge!
"By the decree of His Majesty, all participants in the hunt are to be executed on the spot!"
"Understood!"
The 40,000 warriors answered in unison, their voices echoing through the sky.
"Additionally, I'll add one more thing."
"Once the target is found, protect her at all costs, even at the risk of death. She is the most valued person by His Majesty, do you understand?"
Harry said solemnly.
He was the first to fly into Godfall Gorge.
The elders, stunned and shaken, led the soldiers in different directions to begin their search.
"Nearly 20,000 Stellar rank experts..."
On top of a nearby mountain peak,
The commander of the Arcane Legion of the Asman Empire fixed his gaze on the powerful figures flying into the gorge, his pupils contracting sharply.
The others around him also had blank expressions.
"What kind of terrifying force stands behind this Sophia?"
The commander suppressed the shock in his heart and immediately gave orders.
"Notify the Arcane Legion and all the royal princes and princesses. No one is to harm Sophia in any way, she must be safely escorted back."
"Tell them, if anyone dares to harm Sophia, the Empire will be destroyed in an instant!"
...
With 10,000 to 20,000 Stellar rank experts,
Which empire or faction could withstand such a blow?
This was absolutely insane.
Is this Sophia truly just the Holy Maiden of the Sigeits Parliament?
She must have an even more terrifying background!
...
Western Front.
"By the will of the Empire, the decree is as follows!"
"General Pippin is hereby appointed as the Commander of the Western Front Legion and granted the title of First-Class Imperial Guardian, with access to 60% of the Empire's will."
"General Cole is hereby appointed as an Imperial Knights General and granted the title of Third-Class Imperial Guardian, with access to 30% of the Empire's will."
Angie read the decree, completing the ceremony for the appointment of Pippin and Cole.
Two Imperial Wax Seals flew into their foreheads.
A massive surge of information flooded into their minds.
Having control over 60% of the Empire's will meant they could now stand against Stellar rank experts!
The divine-like grace bestowed upon them made Pippin momentarily dazed. Not only could he now command the Empire's will, but his lifespan would also be extended by the Empire's power!
Such a grand honor reignited the fighting spirit in both Pippin and Cole, and they immediately accelerated their efforts to secure control over Pood Empire's territory.
...
In the South, Sunlit Chapel.
Kent's expression darkened as he heard the news from the Western Front.
Aurek's successful counterattack, reclaiming fifty provinces from Pood Empire, reflected many issues.
The Pood Empire had deep roots and was backed by Overlord Rank forces, yet after losing fifty provinces, it was powerless to retaliate!?
This showed just how terrifying the strength Crossbridge Empire had deployed in the West!
Elder Gavin analyzed,
"Although the Western Front has undergone a major shift, it also means that Aurek's power must be tied down there."
"This is good news for us. We've reached an agreement with the Eye of the Firmament Guild, Brotherhood of the Old Gods, Oracle Mountain, and others. Three days from now, we will launch a simultaneous attack on Aurek to divide his forces and gradually deplete his resources."
Hearing this, Kent felt slightly relieved and asked,
"How much force are they committing?"
Gavin answered,
"Each faction will send three Stellar rank experts and twenty Grandmaster rank warriors, with over five hundred elite Peak Master rank and Master rank warriors. They're putting a considerable portion of their resources into this."
Kent nodded.
A simultaneous multi-pronged assault would spread Aurek's forces thin, picking them off one by one.
The combined strength of several factions should be enough to deal with the Empire.
However...
"What about the sage rank in Eryndor City?"
Kent asked with concern.
"The sage rank of the Sigeits Parliament will be handled by Oracle Mountain and the Brotherhood of the Old Gods. There's no need to worry,"
Elder Terrence smiled.
"The Holy Maiden of the Sigeits Parliament, Sophia, is being hunted in Godfall Gorge. The Parliament is now stretched thin, which gives us a great opportunity."
"What a pity!"
Gavin sighed.
"If it weren't for the mess Crossbridge Empire left us, we would have made a move ourselves. Truly, fate is cruel."
Upon hearing this, the others also felt regretful.
They had heard of the legendary divine artifact's miraculous powers.
It was a ticket to the divine realm, a rare and coveted treasure!
Kent shook his head,
"We'll deal with the Empire's mess first, maybe there's still time."
"I've already instructed Onassis to prioritize sending kingdom forces to the Empire's borders."
The three elders nodded in agreement.
At that moment,
The three of them furrowed their brows, instantly tearing through space and appearing in the air, with Kent following closely behind.
They saw that the seven-star defensive formation of the Sunlit Chapel had been destroyed.
Several Grandmaster rank experts had fallen!
In the depths of Sunlit Chapel.
Eight elders tore through the air.
"Greetings, Elder of the Blazing Flame!"
Kent bowed to an elder in a simple robe.
The Elder of the Blazing Flame, the key figure in the restoration of Sunlit Chapel.
His rank had reached a half-step Sage rank. While not as powerful as the one from Blade City, he had deep reserves of power.
The other seven elders were high-level Stellar rank experts who had survived the Stellar rank calamity.
The Elder of the Blazing Flame did not respond but instead gazed solemnly at the sky. His vast mind power spread like a tidal wave.
The holy artifact Inferno Blade and seven Stellar Holy Swords flew out, tearing through the air.
The seven Stellar Holy Swords shot toward Terrence, Alvin, Gavin, and the other elders.
Each of the seven elders wielded a sword, swiftly setting up the Seven-Star Sword Formation, sealing off an area of several hundred thousand miles around Sunlit Chapel.
The overwhelming sword energy from the Stellar swords crisscrossed in all directions, and powerful Grandmaster rank experts soared into the air.
Everyone knew that the Elder of the Blazing Flame's personal involvement meant Sunlit Chapel was about to face a powerful enemy!
Kent frowned deeply.
The priests, senior officers, and followers of the chapel all anxiously watched the sky.
War Bear stepped out of the void, wielding two exaggerated battle axes and a giant shield.
Kent's pupils contracted.
He recognized War Bear, who had previously clashed head-on with Grandmaster rank experts in both the Crimson Hills and Eryndor City battles with his Peak Master rank strength.
Now, he had reached Grandmaster rank!
"Sunlit Chapel defies the Empire and attempts to overthrow the royal family. They shall face the Empire's judgment!"
"By His Majesty's will, I will erase your legacy!"
War Bear looked down at the entire chapel.
"Aurek just wiped out Crimson Hills and Blade City, does he really want to drain all his resources on Sunlit Chapel?"
"Tell that young emperor who still wets the bed—if he insists on war, Sunlit Chapel will accompany him to the end."
Kent sneered,
"Be careful, after exhausting all his resources, there may be no strength left to face other factions' attacks!"
Sunlit Chapel was unwilling to fight to the death,
But if forced to the edge, they would show no restraint.
"Fools have no fear!"
War Bear roared.
Layers of Spatial Fracture enveloped Sunlit Chapel, completely isolating it from the outside world.
Then, 10,000 summoned units stepped out of the void.
A terrifying aura surged forward!
"What is this... how is this possible?"
"Sunlit Chapel... is finished!"