"From what we can see, Crossbridge Empire indeed has the potential to unify the Eastern Domain. By providing some support and stabilizing the situation, we can also free up more resources to guard the canyon."

"Additionally, the Shadow People have started making moves on the canyon again."

The cloaked elder furrowed his brow upon hearing this.

"Those rats can't let go of their old ambitions. They've been scheming in the shadows. After lying low for so long, they've probably cultivated quite a few more powerful individuals, which is why they're daring to make a move here again."

The white-haired elder sighed, his expression grave.

"They've been secretly stealing resources from the Eura continent, and their power is growing. They're a massive problem."

"If the traditional foundation of the Eastern Domain is completely lost in infighting, we'll have to rely on Crossbridge Empire to hold the line."

The cloaked elder said nothing.

The reason he chose to intervene was that he saw in Crossbridge Empire the potential to counter the Shadow People!

The traditional factions in the Eastern Domain, no matter how deep their foundations, were merely scattered pieces, unable to form a powerful unified force, and thus powerless against the Shadow People's threat.

But Crossbridge Empire was different.

The entire empire's power was centralized under Aurek's hand, with unified will.

If the Shadow People were to be stopped, Crossbridge Empire would be a strong ally.

This was why he had gone so far as to target the God Fire rank protectors in the Eastern Domain.

...

Bimat Highlands, in the clouds.

Eureka's face was ashen as he watched the two God Fire rank beings from Skyborne Church being effortlessly wiped out.

He knew that the guardians hidden deep in Godfall Canyon had intervened.

This had completely disrupted his plan.

"Although the outcome wasn't ideal, it's not without some gain."

He whispered ominously.

"The foundation of the Eastern Domain's major factions has been nearly destroyed by this battle, leaving only Crossbridge Empire standing, making it easier to clean up."

"But what exactly is Aurek's method of cultivating his legions? How many more can he create?"

"Anyway... it's time for us to make our move!"

A strange dark gleam flashed in Eureka's eyes.

Even the light of righteousness that concealed his identity couldn't suppress the dark aura surrounding him.

For the Shadow People, whether it was the original factions in the Eastern Domain or the newly rising Crossbridge Empire, both were obstacles to be eliminated.

Now, having used others' hands to destroy seventy percent of the strength of the major factions, it had greatly weakened the overall power of the Eastern Domain, naturally lightening the burden the Shadow People would face in the future.

Moreover... this situation was set up by someone else.

If the Shadow People were prepared in advance, they wouldn't need to worry too much about the legions of Crossbridge Empire.

Now, as both sides were locked in battle, it was the perfect time to take advantage of the chaos.

He did not linger; his figure quietly disappeared, ready to begin executing the Shadow People's final plan!

With the threat of the God Fire rank protectors gone, the battle at Oracle Mountain quickly stabilized.

The arrival of fifty thousand tenth-level Doomsday Warriors further accelerated the reversal of the situation!

The battle at Oracle Mountain lasted for two days.

Though the empire's legions had suffered losses, more than ten thousand sage rank and over two hundred thousand Stellar rank warriors from the Eastern Domain Alliance were nearly wiped out.

Only a few of Skyborne Church's remaining Divine Envoy rank protectors were still putting up a fight.

But in the end, they were all systematically defeated by Philip's precise manipulation of fate!

The battle at Goldflow Empire also lasted for two days.

In comparison, the fighting there was even more brutal.

With God Fire rank beings participating, every clash was devastating!

Hundreds of thousands of Stellar rank imperial soldiers and nearly a hundred thousand sage rank warriors were locked in pursuit and combat!

However, the battle was still firmly under control by Lucio's Fate's Destiny formation.

Three God Fire rank beings were repeatedly defeated by the God General magic statues, but their vitality was incredibly resilient, and they kept reforming their divine bodies using their divine halos.

Of course, their divine power was gradually depleting, leaving them unable to focus on breaking the formation.

As a result, more than twenty thousand sage rank and three hundred thousand Stellar rank coalition forces were nearly wiped out.

More than ninety percent of the over forty Divine Envoy rank protectors were killed, with only a few lucky ones managing to escape the formation, but they were relentlessly hunted down by the empire's forces.

The outcome of the battle was already inevitable.

...

Crossbridge Empire, Eryndor City.

Josephine, Sophia, and the others felt incredibly tense.

The shockwaves from the battle near Goldflow Empire could even be felt faintly in Eryndor City.

One could imagine how fierce the battle there was and how terrifying the participants were!

Even from such a distant distance, the scale of the battle was clear.

From the empire's heart to Goldflow Bay, there were at least five or six hundred vast cities in between.

The fact that the shockwaves could be felt all the way in Eryndor City spoke volumes about the terrifying scale of the battle!

They understood that this battle was not only about the survival of the empire, but also a crucial one for the empire's dominance and foothold in the Eastern Domain.

Emperor Will and other former members of the Pud Dynasty were the most concerned about the outcome, as it was tied to their slim hopes.

But now, Will was far from pleased.

On the contrary, he felt a deep sense of helplessness.

As a smart man, how could he not see that the involvement of God Fire rank beings meant something far worse than he had imagined?

The terror of Crossbridge Empire had surpassed his worst expectations!

It was precisely because of their terrifying strength that they had drawn out the most powerful beings in the world.

With God Fire rank beings now involved, what could the already surrendered Pud Empire possibly do?

"Pud Empire... has ultimately become dust in history, a trivial side character in the glorious epic of Crossbridge Empire."

He let out a long, bitter sigh.

...

Outside Eryndor City.

Joanna stood by the Saint Elber River, gazing at the majestic Eryndor City.

She had heard that this was the site where Aurek had celebrated the Firstfall Festival not long ago, the place where he first displayed his immense power to everyone!

The land was still stained with the blood of powerful beings...

Joanna was accompanied by two middle-aged individuals with restrained auras.

"Eryndor City, it's all yours now,"

Joanna said.

One of them spoke,

"Joanna, don't forget what you promised us."

"Rest assured,"

Joanna clasped her hands in respect.

"As soon as the God Realm army arrives, you'll have your place in the Divine Cleric ranks."

Upon hearing this, the two men revealed satisfied smiles.

"In the future, you will lead Skyborne Church to even greater glory."

With that, their figures disappeared in an instant, and the next moment, they appeared outside Jade City Gate.

They blended into the void, with no hint of magical fluctuation, looking like ordinary travelers.

Then, they walked toward the gate with a clear goal—the palace!

...

Valoria Palace.

Two days had passed.

The number of various attribute legions had increased again.

Six thousand four hundred Doomsday Warriors at level 10 were added!

Titans and Void Warlocks each increased by six thousand four hundred!

Elemental Assassins, Mountain Shieldbearers, and Life Sorcerers each added four thousand eight hundred!

Aurek reviewed the information panel that had appeared in his mind.

[Killed countless enemies, Emperor Points +69 trillion…]

[Army casualties: 78,000 points]

Looking at these results, even Aurek's heart skipped a beat.

The points were no longer measured in billions, but in trillions!

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