One day later, outside the Highland Royalty territory.

Various spatial vortexes opened, and from them emerged a perfectly coordinated military formation—led by Harry and Tina, the summoned forces of the army.

Lucio was in charge of overall command.

Five hundred God Fire rank warriors, along with a large number of Divine Envoy rank, Sage rank, Stellar rank...

The Empire's army was overwhelming, completely without any concealment.

"The more intense the battle, the better!"

Lucio's lips curled into a smile, as the plan seemed to be advancing smoothly.

Harry and Tina nodded in understanding.

Inside the Highland Royalty fortress.

Alru, who had been waiting to launch a surprise attack on the Shadow Clan's stronghold, suddenly wore a dark expression!

A group of clan members quickly gathered.

At the same time, several figures exuding immense power stepped out from the fortress, gazing toward the Highland Plains beyond.

"Where did those troops come from?"

"Such a powerful presence!"

"Stellar rank warriors and Sage rank as soldiers? Which force does this army belong to?"

"Divine Envoy rank as well..."

"By the gods! There are even God Fire rank warriors, and... five hundred of them!"

"Five hundred God Fire rank warriors as an army? Could it be that high-tier god realm experts have descended upon us?"

A series of exclamations rang out in the Highland Royalty fortress as everyone looked in shock at the military formation outside.

"Five hundred God Fire rank warriors! Which force has the power to deploy such an army?"

Seeing the scene outside, Royal Steward Zane's expression drastically changed.

Though Highland Royalty had deep foundations, compared to the power in front of them, they were on a completely different level.

Alru collected himself and stepped toward the fortress's entrance.

"May I ask what brings such an esteemed force to the lands of Highland Royalty?"

He asked loudly, his voice echoing across the vast plains, also serving as a warning for his warriors to be on alert.

Lucio stepped forward and spoke calmly and assertively,

"I am Lucio, a servant of the Emperor of the Crossbridge Empire in the Eastern Domain. I have come on the Emperor's orders to request an item from the Highland Royalty."

"Crossbridge Empire?"

Royal Steward Zane exchanged a bewildered glance with the other clansmen.

Just yesterday, they had been discussing the Crossbridge Empire, and now the Empire was knocking on their door?!

What shocked them even more was that this powerful army actually belonged to the Crossbridge Empire.

An army made up of God Fire rank warriors?

This was... a level of extravagance beyond imagination!

"What is this Crossbridge Empire? I've never heard of it before."

One of the clansmen furrowed his brow.

He had heard of White Wing Abbey, Skyborne Church, and the Godfall Gorge, but never of this so-called Crossbridge Empire.

"Requesting an item?"

Alru had his suspicions but feigned ignorance.

For such a large force to be sent, it was clear they were not here for peaceful negotiations.

Lucio spoke slowly,

"Highland Royalty possesses a Purification Divine Spring, which is highly favored by our Emperor. I have been sent to take it."

"We hope that the Highland Royalty can part with it. As a sign of gratitude, when our Empire's army sweeps through the wilderness, we will spare your people."

Alru's eyes flared with fury in an instant.

Lucio's words were incredibly domineering.

It was almost as if he was openly declaring, "I'm here to take your sacred relic!"

Requesting?

How dare he speak like that!

Are all Crossbridge Empire subjects so arrogant?

"I will give you half an hour to consider!"

Lucio's tone left no room for negotiation.

"Bastard! How arrogant!"

"Do they think they can steal our sacred relic? Dream on!"

"Kill these arrogant fools!"

"Enough, I can't stand this anymore! I'll slay this idiot Lucio myself!"

The temperamental royal warriors of Highland Royalty were filled with killing intent.

"Don't wait any longer, I order you to leave our territory immediately, or be killed on sight!"

"Kill them!"

The Highland Royalty warriors, enraged, shouted in unison.

Lucio frowned slightly.

"Since you dare defy the Emperor's will, then... flatten this place!"

Lucio ordered loudly.

"For the Emperor, attack!"

Tina immediately gave the command.

In an instant, Doomsday Warriors, Void Warlocks, Elemental Assassins, and other attribute-based legions surged into the Highland Royalty territory.

Five hundred God Fire rank Titans stomped onto the battlefield, their steps shaking the earth.

"You're asking for death!"

Alru, enraged, instantly soared into the air.

His muscles ripped through his beast-skin armor as he punched at the incoming army, unleashing terrifying force.

Highland Royalty valued pure physical strength, believing that overwhelming power could defeat anything!

A Titan at God Fire rank rose up from the battlefield, transforming into a hundred-meter giant, and threw a punch at Alru, blocking his attack.

At the same time, the massive fist continued its unstoppable swing.

Boom!

The earth seemed to tremble.

Alru was sent flying backward by the punch, his heart filled with shock.

"Pure strength!"

"And... it's no weaker than mine!"

He fixed his gaze on this Titan, observing the power symbols flowing on its body, his heart filled with horror.

He, too, pursued absolute power and was very familiar with the application of these force laws.

Before he could call on other powerful clan members, Royal Steward Zane led the rest of the clan warriors into the fray.

Simultaneously, many sleeping God Fire rank warriors in the clan were awakened and joined the battle, adding up to a total of one hundred and forty-three!

Stellar rank, Sage rank, and Divine Envoy rank warriors also rushed into the battlefield, mixing into a chaotic battle with the Empire's army.

The five hundred God Fire rank Titans simultaneously activated their giant forms and began smashing at Highland Royalty's God Fire rank warriors.

Although some of Highland Royalty's God Fire rank warriors were at level nine, others were only at level one or two, so the Titans easily overpowered them.

Fifty God Fire rank Titans left the main battle and directly stormed into the heart of Highland Royalty's territory.

Each punch they threw killed countless Stellar rank, Sage rank, and Divine Envoy rank warriors.

The pure, extreme strength of the Titans caused the previously brash royal warriors to be instantly engulfed in fear.

The fifty Titans swept through the area, killing mercilessly.

Alru, Zane, and the others tried to rush to help, but they were unable to.

With four hundred and fifty God Fire rank Titans, each at around level six, with many already at level seven, combined with their formidable combat ability, it wasn't long before several of Highland Royalty's God Fire rank warriors were obliterated.

Alru himself was helpless against two of the Titans.

At this moment,

A pressure so overwhelming that it sent shivers down the soul suddenly spread through the air.

Countless divine lines of power laws expanded, each emitting a weighty force comparable to mountains, freezing the entire battlefield.

Six figures, cloaked in holy radiance and exuding immense power, tore through the seals deep within Highland Royalty and appeared in the air.

Their every punch contained the ultimate force laws, striking at the Titans.

"The hands of Crossbridge Empire have reached too far!"

A booming voice echoed through the Savage Lands, drawing the attention of many hidden experts.

"Highland Royalty actually has figures close to Divine Cleric rank!"

Many hidden experts were shaken.

What stunned them even more was that someone dared to strike at the ruler of the wilderness, even forcing out such high-tier experts!

Several shadows quickly closed in on the battlefield.

One of them, clad in black armor and surrounded by swirling black mist, looked like a creature from the abyss.

It was Daoier Ross of the Shadow Clan.

"This is the force of the Crossbridge Empire!"

He recognized the insignia on the army's banners, his voice filled with astonishment.

"How did they end up here?"

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