Aurek carefully examined the precious treasures one by one.

Among them were numerous magical herbs, holy elixirs, and divine items, including Dragon Orchid, Blood Lotus, Primordial Draconic Gem, Meteor Sword, and Void Codex.

Especially the Dragon Orchid and Blood Lotus, which were high-tier divine items, as Natasha had detailed, were incredibly precious. The potential for rank elevation through full absorption was incalculable.

After a moment of thought, Aurek decided not to give them to Josephine and the others just yet. Instead, he intended to use them to cultivate Suggwoth. The Primordial Draconic Gem would be treated the same way!

The Dawonru Empire had powerful beings like the Great Mage Hankley, Great Lord Stellan, and Great Lord Wesley...

The Crossbridge Empire must also have its own warlord—Suggwoth!

For this, he needed to set aside personal feelings for the time being.

Then, Aurek focused on the Void Codex.

Natasha's records were very detailed, especially highlighting the mysterious nature of this divine item...

The Void Codex was inscribed with special Void Script.

Each line of these divine symbols could form miniature Void Imprints, similar to the Empire's wax seals, but the power of the Void Script could easily suppress a God General rank, which was extremely terrifying.

However, Natasha had also specifically mentioned that the Void Script on the surface was merely a seal.

The deeper secrets lay inside!

Although the original owner of the Void Codex was only a quasi-God General rank, he had studied it for a long time but couldn't fully comprehend a single line of the Void Script and eventually gave up.

The fact that the outer Void Script was already so special, it was clear that the hidden secrets within were extraordinary.

Having mastered the Empire's wax seals and advanced to God General rank, Aurek found studying these Void Scripts quite familiar.

The mysteries that others couldn't uncover were easy for him. In just a short time, he had already grasped some of the patterns.

"Summon Suggwoth back."

Aurek issued the command.

The Elemental Assassin immediately withdrew.

Aurek began to channel his mind power to study the Void Codex.

The Void Codex appeared as an ancient tome, floating in the air.

As Aurek meditated and traced the Void Script, aligning the patterns for analysis, tiny Void Scripts began to form.

They seemed to be drawn toward the cover of the book, flying up one by one.

After a short while, the Void Script markings on the surface of the tome began to peel away, transforming into intricate magical seals.

They absorbed the world's essence, forming tiny, nascent versions of the Void realm.

It was done!

It wasn't as difficult as he had imagined!

Aurek gazed at the change.

The divine markings on the tome's exterior peeled away like weathered rock, revealing the core!

A golden insignia of authority, and an ancient tome woven with golden threads!

Aurek opened the tome and began to read. Inside, it contained detailed information about the Aetherian Sanctuary and the identity of the Sage King rank craftsman who created it.

The tome greatly praised this craftsman.

The Aetherian Sanctuary was crafted using the boundless heavens as the boundary, the endless stars as the foundation, the Void as the portal, and the world's essence as the material!

However, the craftsman's background was not clear.

The record mentioned that just when this craftsman was about to complete the Aetherian Sanctuary, he encountered a mysterious and terrifying blow, causing his efforts to fail!

Before his death, he sealed the incomplete Aetherian Sanctuary within a sacred ruin, using the world itself as the seal.

The Aetherian Sanctuary exuded endless mystery.

How magnificent, dreamlike, and majestic it was, the tome did not clearly record.

But it was said to contain many rare treasures, powerful divine artifacts, and even chaotic divine items!

The golden insignia was the key to unlocking the Aetherian Sanctuary.

Seeing this, Aurek pondered deeply.

The original owner of the Void Codex remained a mystery.

But this person obviously also sought the Aetherian Sanctuary and knew much about it.

It was likely that, due to unavoidable circumstances, this secret was sealed within the Void Codex.

The world's rare treasures and divine items hidden within certainly attracted Aurek.

But what he was most concerned about was the Aetherian Sanctuary itself!

It was the life's work of the Sage King rank craftsman. Being called a sanctuary was a testament to its extraordinary nature.

Moreover, the fact that it had drawn a forbidden strike meant that the value or secret it held was incredibly shocking.

Although there might be deeper and more terrifying secrets associated with it, since it had fallen into Aurek's hands, he paid special attention to the Aetherian Sanctuary.

After Crossbridge Empire unified the Eura Continent, they would need a palace to symbolize supreme authority and glory.

This Aetherian Sanctuary, created by a Sage King rank craftsman and attracting forbidden attention, would be the perfect fit.

Aurek's curiosity and expectations grew stronger—was it truly as dreamlike as he had imagined?

"Natasha must find a way to investigate the original owner's whereabouts!"

Aurek gazed at the golden insignia in his hand and carefully stowed it away.

This Void Codex had indeed brought him a huge surprise.

Perhaps this was the favor of the Goddess of Fate?

A small book had unearthed a world-shaking treasure like the Aetherian Sanctuary. It could only be said that luck was on his side.

If he could place it in the Eura Continent, towering above the heavens, not only would it save the trouble of building a palace in the future, but it would also highlight the supreme authority of the Crossbridge Empire!

Moreover, the structure of the Aetherian Sanctuary was not just for beauty. It must conceal even deeper secrets and powers.

Only by obtaining it could he truly know what was hidden inside!

Aurek immediately drafted an imperial edict, along with the golden insignia, to be delivered by the Elemental Assassin to the Abyss Demon Realm.

He instructed Natasha to begin investigating and seeking out the location of the Aetherian Sanctuary.

Of course, they must prepare thoroughly.

After all, the Court of Darkness had a shallow foundation and was currently mainly supported by the hundred-thousand-strong Elemental Legion.

With this in mind, Aurek sent an additional fifty thousand legions.

Soon, Suggwoth was summoned back to the palace.

"Your Excellency!"

Suggwoth bowed deeply.

After the annihilation of the Four-Winged Demon legion, he had absorbed many divine essences and had already reached the third level of Grand Divine Cleric.

His killing intent and battle will were now even more condensed and formidable.

"How are things at Godfall Gorge?"

Aurek inquired.

"All is normal at the gorge. However, there have been some changes in the Oblivion Wastes,"

Suggwoth responded.

"From observations, there have been minute energy fluctuations around the Divine Sword."

Though faint, Suggwoth did not dismiss it lightly.

After all, this sword was rumored to be designed to slaughter the Eura Continent, and since it couldn't be destroyed, it must be watched closely.

"Do not concern yourself with it for now,"

Aurek replied.

Since the masterminds behind it were unpredictable, he didn't want to waste unnecessary attention on it.

What would come, would come.

He handed over the Dragon Orchid, Blood Lotus, Primordial Draconic Gem, and Meteor Sword to Suggwoth.

"I hope you will become the sharp sword that clears all obstacles on the Empire's path!"

"The sword of Suggwoth has already been prepared for the enemies of the Empire!"

Suggwoth knelt on one knee, solemnly accepting the divine items.

"Advance as quickly as possible,"

Aurek urged, time waits for no one!

Suggwoth bowed and withdrew.

"These resources are still far from enough!"

Aurek gazed out of the palace, his eyes filled with ever-deepening ambition.

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