Aurek wasted no time.

He immediately invested points to raise the Titan Authority to level 9, consuming nearly 20 billion Emperor Points in total.

To reach level 10, it would require 320 billion Emperor Points, clearly a bit higher than other summoning legions.

[Titan Authority upgraded to level 9, can summon 3,200 Titans daily.]

[Unlock Skills: Power Crest, Titan Battle Skills, Star-Shattering Fist.]

[Emperor Points needed for next upgrade: 320 billion.]

[Note: A level 9 Titan can manifest a thirty-zhang Titan Warframe, and the Power Crest doubles its destructive power. A level 9 Titan's combat strength is comparable to Stellar rank level 6.]

A series of powerful battle skills were unlocked.

Aurek stepped outside to the designated legion gathering ground near the palace.

Soon, 3,200 Titans lined up in formation.

Their bodies were massive, muscles bulging, exuding raw power.

Mystical runes were branded onto their skin, radiating an awe-inspiring ancient aura.

They were even taller than Mountain Shieldbearers.

And this was not even their ultimate form!

"Show me your Titan Warframe," Aurek commanded.

One of the warriors stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

In the next moment, his eyes burst with lava-like light, and the runes on his body suddenly lit up as though unlocking some ancient restraint.

With a thunderous roar, his body rapidly expanded, transforming into a colossal ancient giant nearly 50 meters tall!

Just the sheer presence of this giant caused the entire area to tremble.

"Let me see your punch," Aurek said.

The giant displayed a look of reverence, his voice booming like thunder.

"Master, this punch might crack your domain, I dare not offend you."

Aurek understood and did not press further.

The true power of the Titan would eventually be proven on the battlefield.

However, the power crest flowing across the Titan's giant fist radiated pure oppressive force, as heavy as if an ancient Titan myth had been revived.

Now, not only did he possess a level 10 authority capable of nurturing Sage rank legions, but he also had these Titans, enough to shake the earth itself.

With the Empire's territory completely recovered, the power and influence of Crossbridge Empire were rising like the dawn!

"It is time to reshape the order of the Eastern Domain under the Empire's will."

After properly arranging the Titans, Aurek returned to the Imperial Palace.

Beneath the administrative map was an exquisite sand table depicting the forces of the Eastern Domain, carefully crafted by Natasha.

The Violet Rose Trade Guild's trade network spanned the Eastern Domain, even extending into the Central, Northern, and Southern Domains, with an influence and industrial scale not to be underestimated.

From the sand table, the Empire's western and southwestern borders were occupied by the Pood Empire, which not only had deep foundations but was also supported by the Overlord Rank force, the Tassidy Temple.

To the east and north was the Filo Empire, occupying the Tylus Continent and Bimat Highlands, with a complicated internal power structure.

To the south was the Goldflow Empire, and the Selene Empire lay in the southeast.

In terms of overall strength and depth, the Goldflow Empire and Pood Empire were somewhat weaker, followed by the Selene Empire.

However, the Selene Empire had the unpredictable Emperor Elizabeth, making its true strength difficult to gauge.

As for the Filo Empire, it was backed by the mighty Skyborne Church, which had foundations far surpassing those of other empires.

Aurek thought for a moment and planted two imperial eagle flags, symbolizing conquest, at the locations of Pood Empire and Goldflow Empire.

Conquering these two would not only expand the Empire's territory but also serve as a test of Elizabeth's sincerity and bargaining power.

If necessary, he could use military force against the Filo Empire to force the ancient giant, the Skyborne Church, to show its cards.

"Come in!"

Aurek's voice echoed through the hall.

An Elemental Assassin appeared from the shadows.

"Go inform Empress Elizabeth that the Empire is about to march on Goldflow Empire. I wish to see what kind of sincerity and bargaining chips she can offer to cooperate with Crossbridge Empire," Aurek instructed.

The Elemental Assassin bowed to the figure on the throne and quickly blended into the shadows once again.

"Your Majesty!"

The voice of Grand Marshal Angie sounded from outside the hall.

"There are two individuals outside seeking an audience. They claim to be Lucio from Heart of Earth and Philip from Nordson Mountain."

"Heart of Earth? Nordson Mountain?"

Aurek's gaze searched the expanded map of the empire.

"Take them to the Royal Garden to wait," he said calmly, his tone giving no indication of emotion.

"As you command, Your Majesty."

Angie bowed and withdrew.

Not long after, steady footsteps could be heard outside the palace.

Harry and Tina returned, still carrying a hint of the cold killing intent that had not yet dissipated.

Pippin had also successfully taken control of over 600 cities in the Bimat Highlands.

Gloria and Lucy had also returned to the palace, for with her three students present, the Speaker of the Sigeits Parliament naturally had her reasons to stay.

"Your Majesty, these are the spoils of war," Harry said, stepping forward and presenting three items pulsating with powerful energy waves.

An ancient divine beast skin drum, engraved with ancient totems.

The Book of Radiant Light, radiating a sacred aura.

And a Divine Oracle Dragon's Dragon Pearl, still glowing with draconic power.

"This holy book is a semi-artifact, its power extraordinary," Harry added.

"Pope Ronyx used it to withstand the relentless attacks of two hundred thousand Stellar rank soldiers. Had it not been for the law suppression of the divine beast skin drum, the outcome of the battle might have been different."

Aurek took the items, carefully inspecting the battle spoils imbued with ancient power.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing I must report."

Harry stepped forward, his voice low.

"On the battlefield where we destroyed Ordon Theocracy, I encountered a man. It was he who used some mysterious power to kill Pope Ronyx."

He recounted the scene.

"It was Philip from Nordson Mountain!"

Gloria interjected, her voice tinged with recollection.

"I've seen him once before at Nordson Mountain."

"He is an elusive sage, whose divination skills are mysterious and unpredictable. He can weave the fates of the living and determine the moment of death… The death of Pope Ronyx is probably related to his fate-weaving abilities."

Aurek's gaze sharpened.

"Philip from Nordson Mountain, Lucio from Heart of Earth."

Lucy furrowed her brow slightly.

"Lucio practices Tarot, another sage."

"He resides in Heart of Earth but is able to perceive the situation across the continent. These two have always been reclusive, yet now they have appeared at Fasior Plains. It is indeed surprising."

"They certainly seem to possess extraordinary talents," Aurek said with undeniable authority.

"Then I will go meet them in person."

Lucy and Gloria exchanged a look, a glimmer of light flashing in their eyes.

Aurek meant… they had already arrived at Valoria Palace?

Aurek said nothing more. He handed the divine beast skin drum to Harry and granted the Book of Radiant Light to Lucy.

"The semi-artifact is indeed extraordinary, but if it's left to collect dust in the treasury, it is no different from dirt," Aurek remarked.

This Book of Radiant Light was far stronger than Lucy's original Silent Sacred Codex.

With her Sage rank 6 strength, she could wield this semi-artifact and be able to contend with a Divine Envoy!

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