The followers of the Skyborne Church were horrified, their hearts consumed by boundless fear.

Looking at the colossal figure, resembling a mountain, they had no doubt in the truth of this being's words.

Otherwise, the two guardians should have returned by now.

"Everyone, fall back into the protective formation!"

A Divine Envoy was overcome with an overwhelming sense of despair and attempted to lead the others back into the church.

But the titan casually waved his hand.

The space trembled violently, and the Divine Envoys didn't even manage to retreat to the formation's range before they were sent flying back, vomiting blood.

Weaker sage ranks had their bodies torn apart instantly.

The power of this being was so immense it instantly annihilated all the sage rank warriors!

Divine Envoys were also struck down by this force, their divine cores crushed effortlessly.

The titan's giant palm slammed onto the church's protective formation.

With a deafening crash, the entire Skyborne Church trembled violently.

It felt as though the very heavens would fall with this slap, and all the members inside the formation trembled in fear as they looked up.

One slap obliterated seven or eight Divine Envoys and over a hundred sage ranks...

This giant was truly the harbinger of doom!

"Bow and surrender! That is the only way to survive," the titan's voice thundered.

"Don't make a move, we surrender!"

Some followers immediately kneeled on the ground.

Others rushed to deactivate the formation.

"You cowards!"

Some diehard followers shouted in defiance, trying to stop them.

Boom!

The titan slammed another palm onto the formation, silencing all opposition.

The formation was quickly shut down.

At that moment, countless followers lay prostrate on the ground.

A handful of stubborn followers scattered in a panicked escape.

The five thousand Stellar rank warriors behind the titan surged forward, launching a merciless hunt.

The titan stepped into the Skyborne Church, crushing the Archbishop's seat with a single step.

The Eastern Domain powerhouse that had stood for hundreds of thousands of years was now reduced to nothing but a speck of history's dust!

...

Bishamira Forest.

A pair of dragon-like eyes peered into Eryndor City from the outskirts, sending shivers down the spines of the elves within the city. Many elves collapsed in fear, their legs giving way.

By the gods of nature!

What was that monster?

It was utterly terrifying!

High elves from Bishamira Forest flew into the air.

All the princesses and queens quickly gathered together. Faced with an overwhelming force, they wisely chose to surrender.

Stellar, sage, and Divine Envoy rank legions flew into Eryndor City, escorting the royal family back to the Crossbridge Empire. The rest began to take control of the ancient elven kingdom.

Other forces did not escape unscathed.

The Ondor Council was shattered by a single giant hand.

The Sea of Silent Extinction was wiped out by three Divine Envoy rank Doomsday Warriors.

The Asman Empire, Firelight City, and other factions fell one after another, with royal family members, including princesses, queens, and princes, captured.

The Firelight Mountains, the Bilarmesa Forest, the Tidal Plains, Goldflow Bay, Tylus Continent, Ulin Ridge, and other vast territories of the Eastern Domain were successively brought under imperial control!

...

Selene Empire.

The Selene Empire's legions advanced into the Tylus Continent, occupying most of the former Filo Empire's territories.

However, they only managed to seize a corner of the southwest Tidal Plains.

The majority of the Eastern Domain was still firmly under the control of the Crossbridge Empire.

The so-called division of the Eastern Domain had not been achieved at all.

"Your Majesty!"

"Crossbridge Empire has betrayed us, not honoring the agreement to divide the Eastern Domain territory. Instead, they are compressing our space by encroaching on the Tidal Plains, Goldflow Bay, and Tylus Continent's border regions!"

The minister, Xiang Nanyu, said indignantly.

Empress Elizabeth stood in the hall, her gaze fixed on the map of the Eastern Domain, lost in thought.

Her eyes, burning with fury, were not because the agreement had been broken, but because she had come to understand Aurek's intentions, which likely included the Selene Empire in his plans!

"It seems we didn't show enough strength, causing him to mistake the Selene Empire for just another common force."

"Perhaps it's time to let him see the true power of the Selene Empire!"

A peerless confidence appeared on Elizabeth's exquisite face.

If they didn't show their real power now, Crossbridge Empire would likely take advantage of the situation.

...

At the same time.

Northwest of Godfall Gorge, where the Eastern Domain meets the Savage Lands.

A figure dressed in black formalwear, with a top hat, gazed toward the heart of the Eastern Domain.

His pupils were pure black, as though filled with thick ink, and the aura emanating from him suppressed the surroundings, causing everything to fall into a deathly silence.

Behind him, many blurry shadows followed, their presence chilling and profound.

These shadows were none other than the members of the Shadow Clan!

And the man in the black attire was none other than the clan leader of the Shadow Clan—Douglas!

"Leader, Crossbridge Empire is fully integrating the Eastern Domain territory, and all forces are being struck down. The opportunity has arrived," one of the shadow figures reported.

Douglas pondered, his gaze shifting to Godfall Gorge.

"Send the fourteen Shadow Guilds ahead to the Bilarmesa Forest and Ulin Ridge. All surrounding territories along the gorge must be seized."

"If Crossbridge Empire dares to stop us, eliminate them!"

"Understood!"

"Daoier Ross!"

Douglas withdrew his gaze and looked at a Shadow Clan member behind him.

This Shadow Clan member wore black armor, his body seeming to be composed of constantly swirling black mist, filling every seam in his armor.

The inside of his helmet was filled with swirling black mist, hiding his face entirely.

"You are responsible for arranging for our people to enter the Eastern Domain, spreading fear to those foolish beings, and turning this land into our Shadow Clan's territory."

"Yes!"

Daoier Ross bowed in acknowledgment.

Layers of black mist leaked from the seams of his armor as he swiftly merged into the void, vanishing.

"When the passage is opened, our Shadow Clan's era will begin!"

Douglas' pitch-black pupils flickered with a streak of madness as he coldly stared at Godfall Gorge.

"No one can stop me!"

...

As the Shadow Clan entered the Eastern Domain, it immediately raised alarms.

To the beings of the Eastern Domain, the Shadow Clan was a truly ancient demon race from the far past!

Philip and Lucio rushed back to Eryndor City.

"We have urgent military intelligence that requires an immediate audience with His Majesty!"

They spoke to the guards at the palace gate.

After receiving permission, they quickly entered the palace.

The Emperor's Bedchamber.

Aurek was about to check his information panel when Angie's voice rang out from outside the hall.

"Your Majesty! Lucio and Philip have urgent matters to report!"

"Let them in."

The two had proven their abilities in this battle and were definitely worth cultivating—they would become powerful pillars of the empire.

Moments later, the two entered the hall.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"What's the matter?"

Aurek stood with his hands behind his back before a military map.

As the empire's territory expanded to encompass the entire Eastern Domain, his majestic imperial presence had grown even more imposing.

It felt as if an invincible imperial domain had been formed, and any who stepped within it couldn't help but feel awe and submission.

Philip suppressed the awe in his heart and reported.

"Your Majesty, the Shadow Clan has entered the Eastern Domain and has been frequently seen in the Bilarmesa Forest and Ulin Ridge. They've already clashed with our border forces."

Aurek had already been briefed about the Shadow Clan by Natasha.

This was the very enemy he had been waiting for!

Aurek didn't speak.

Lucio, with a grave tone, added a reminder.

"Your Majesty, we may have underestimated the strength of the Shadow Clan."

"The Shadow Clan's growth rate is terrifying. They've seized the resources of the Savage Lands and have cultivated many powerful beings."

"Even the fourteen Shadow Guilds that are openly active—investigations show they each possess God Fire rank strength!"

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