NOVEL NEXT Chapter316-Frost Sovereign
Everyone stood in stunned silence for a while before slowly regaining their senses.
Woots continued to explain, "Only a few soldiers left behind to guard the passage managed to escape."
"They said they were ambushed by a large, elite legion as soon as they entered the Eura Continent. The enemy had... millions of troops."
"And they were all Divine Cleric rank. Even Lierlon and Orins were killed!"
"Millions of Divine Clerics?!"
"High God rank Lierlon was killed? That's impossible!"
The group widened their eyes in shock, gasping in disbelief.
Camiel, shaken to the core, immediately became cautious.
"Could this be a trap set by the Four-Winged Demon to lure us out?"
No one knew the Eura Continent better than they did!
Where could millions of Divine Cleric rank warriors come from?
Even if they gathered all the resources of the entire continent, they couldn't possibly train that many Divine Cleric rank warriors.
Let alone in such a short time!
Woots also furrowed his brow.
Even though he had seen the few soldiers return in a disheveled state, he still held similar doubts in his heart.
He had infiltrated the army and knew well how powerful the Four-Winged Demon elites were.
The fact that sixty thousand elite soldiers were wiped out so suddenly was too abrupt, too unbelievable!
And the story of being ambushed by millions of Divine Cleric rank soldiers sounded more like a fairytale.
Even if powerful god realm beings had descended to assist, where would such terrifying numbers come from?
Could it be that the entire god realm was planning to attack the demon realm?
Ridiculous!
"Hmph..."
Aster let out a scoffing laugh, more inclined to believe this was a trap to lure them out.
"Go back and investigate further."
"I hope... this isn't a trap."
Camiel ordered.
Woots received the command and turned to leave.
"If only the Eura Continent really had millions of Divine Cleric rank warriors!"
A Grand Divine Cleric rank warrior chuckled bitterly as he imagined it.
If that were true, they wouldn't need to worry so much and scramble to prevent the demon realm's invasion.
"Yeah..."
Others sighed helplessly.
But Aster fell into deep thought and suddenly muttered softly,
"Do you think it could be real?"
The group's smiles froze, and they all turned to look at him, eyes filled with suspicion.
...
Crossbridge Empire, Valoria Palace.
[The energy of the Ruler's Authority is full. Would you like to nurture Elemental Assassins?]
Four days later, Aurek's strength had risen to nearly Grand Divine Cleric rank.
He looked at the power interface visible only to him, tearing through space and arriving at the army's base deep in Oracle Mountain.
Including the legions he had nurtured earlier, there were already over a million Elemental Assassins at High God rank.
However, the true surprise came when the Emperor's Scepter nurtured a special hero unit!
[Special Unit: Frost Sovereign]
[Rank: Level 16]
[Skills: Extreme Frost Shot, Divine Hunt, Elemental Arrow]
[Note: The growth speed of this unit far exceeds regular elemental legions. It has strong affinity and enhancement for destruction, space, arrow spirits, ice, and life attributes. Mastering powerful techniques such as Extreme Frost Shot, Divine Hunt, and Elemental Arrow...]
[Note: A Level 16 Frost Sovereign's power is comparable to a Level 8 God General rank warrior.]
Aurek gazed at the slender figure emerging from the radiance.
She wore tight leather armor that accentuated her stunning curves, covered by a magical cloak embroidered with ice crystal patterns. The hem of the cloak fluttered in the energy winds.
In her hand was an ice crystal longbow glowing with a cold light, and she emanated a chilling and sharp aura.
What stood out most was the ice crystal arrowhead mark on her forehead, making her look exceedingly heroic and bold.
"Greetings, my master!"
She knelt on one knee, her voice cold yet full of reverence.
"I name you—Cyriel."
Aurek's eyes shone with admiration.
With her joining, the plan to send Natasha to the Demon Realm was now more assured. Finally, there was a true powerhouse to protect her.
Aurek brought Cyriel back to the palace.
In the palace, Natasha had already been waiting.
She had prepared for the upcoming expedition.
Seeing the cold woman beside Aurek, Natasha's alluring eyes flickered slightly, and she quietly activated a subtle detection spell.
Aurek noticed her small action but didn't point it out, simply stating calmly,
"Her name is Cyriel. She will accompany you to the Demon Realm and be in charge of your protection."
Cyriel gave Natasha a slight nod.
Suppressing her curiosity, Natasha nodded, "Your Majesty, everything is ready."
Aurek handed her the Divine Carapace and also transferred the sage rank chant and related research insights to her.
With these, she would not need to worry about future progression in the Demon Realm.
Additionally, some Void Warlocks and Elven Marksmen were assigned to her team.
Natasha had also chosen several powerful members from the Milott family to accompany her, all at the Saint rank level.
The vortex teleportation array lit up,
and soon Natasha and Cyriel vanished into the array, arriving at Godfall Canyon in an instant.
Suggwoth, already waiting there, approached to greet them.
In the void, a million Elemental Assassins, clad in Starlight armor, stood at attention and called out in unison,
"Greetings, Lady Natasha!"
As expected...
Natasha's heart trembled.
Aurek had not exaggerated in the slightest.
A million High God rank troops, ready at a moment's notice!
"It seems... the benefits of working with Crossbridge Empire far exceed our expectations..."
A gleam of light flashed in her eyes.
"Let's go!"
She suppressed her emotions and issued the order in a calm tone.
In an instant, the million Elemental Assassins blurred into motion, vanishing into the light and shadows, moving with incredible speed.
This scene left Natasha deeply moved once again.
A full army of High God rank, with such terrifying stealth and infiltration capabilities—this made her even more eager for the upcoming mission.
The Milott family members accompanying her were already stunned into silence by the sight of this terrifying military presence.
Upon reaching the entrance of the spatial passage,
a team of Elemental Assassins was the first to infiltrate and secure the passage.
After confirming safety, Natasha and Cyriel stepped in together.
...
Secondary Demon Realm.
Four-Winged Demon Legion control area, spatial passage node.
Ever since the sixty thousand Four-Winged Demon elite army was annihilated in the Eura Continent, heavy forces had been stationed to guard the area, and the entire region was tightly sealed.
Patrolling demon race soldiers with four wings were on high alert.
Suddenly,
the mirror-like spatial passage entrance rippled with energy.
The patrol immediately stopped in their tracks, looking up into the sky.
However, the ripple lasted only a moment before returning to calm.
"Hmph, thought those lower-world ants were coming. What a false alarm."
A demon race soldier sighed in relief.
After the sixty thousand army crossed the passage and disappeared without a trace, the other side of the passage was no longer seen as a fertile land, but as a life-devouring wasteland!
"Everyone, stay alert!"
"If I catch even one enemy slipping through, I'll personally gut you all!"
The patrol captain sternly warned.
Before he could finish his sentence,
Screech—!
A strange sword light flashed without warning.
The soldier who had spoken was instantly cleaved in two, blood splattering.
Before the remaining demon race soldiers could react, endless darkness descended, obscuring all sight!