Aetherian Sanctuary, Supreme Sanctuary.

Aurek consumed two-thirds of his remaining Emperor Points to elevate his rank to Sage King Level 7. His understanding of the Divine Sanctuary and the fundamental laws of the Eura continent deepened further. He had now reached the point where he could begin to transcend the rank restrictions of Sacred Radiance, wielding the vast power of the laws with greater ease.

To continue his progression, however, he would need to use the god-level resources stored in the Divine Sanctuary's treasury.

Aurek stepped out of the grand hall.

"Your Majesty, good day!"

Josephine and Fiona came together to greet him. Josephine, in particular, wanted to test Aurek's stance on Fiona's residence in Divine Sanctuary.

Aurek's gaze calmly fell upon Fiona. He knew about her move into Divine Sanctuary. In addition to his promotions and dealing with state affairs, he had been keeping an eye on the situation with the attribute legions, though he hadn't publicly addressed the matter.

"Send more capable hands to manage the palace," Aurek said softly.

Upon hearing this, Josephine secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fiona, on the other hand, was overjoyed. This statement was undoubtedly a formal recognition of her status as the Imperial Concubine.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!" Fiona curtsied gracefully. Even the proud Phoenix was now willing to bow her wings for this ruler.

Aurek said no more, and his figure was immediately seen sitting upon the throne. At this moment, White Lady had also returned to Divine Sanctuary.

Though it was not her first time entering, every time she beheld the Aetherian Sanctuary, a miracle of the starry sea, it still stirred emotions within her.

Stepping into the vast, starry holy hall, Aurek's form, resonating with the sanctuary's laws, appeared as towering as the entire starry sky.

White Lady's clear eyes sparkled, sensing that Aurek had undergone another astonishing leap in power. How little time had passed, and his rank was almost on par with hers!

She understood the terrifying speed of this advancement all too well.

"How is the situation in the Abyss Demon Realm?" Aurek's voice echoed in the hall.

White Lady's voice was faint as she replied, "The Noble Council of the Clouds has successfully recruited two Sacred Radiance rank experts, and all related matters have been handled."

"Good! You should focus on your own promotion. I will provide the resources you need to help you break through to Sacred Radiance rank as soon as possible." Aurek's tone was calm, yet resolute.

"You should understand what the Empire will face next."

White Lady was silent for a moment, her delicate brows slightly furrowing.

She had expected Aurek to question her about the destruction of the giant demon race's secret text and the many secrets related to the Frost Divine Empire's phantom. But he didn't.

"I will assist you with all my strength, Your Majesty." White Lady did not bring up any of the secrets herself.

Aurek waved his hand lightly.

White Lady bowed and disappeared into the drifting snowflakes.

Aurek gazed in the direction she had vanished, lost in thought. He knew White Lady was hiding countless secrets. Even her words back in the Endless Snow Mountains might have been lies.

The terrifying power displayed by the Frost Divine Empire's phantom, as reported by the attribute legions, was capable of slaughtering Sage King rank experts with just a glimpse. What would happen if its true form descended?

The part of the ancient text she had destroyed involved deep secrets of the boundless starry sea. This suggested that the world she had come into contact with might extend far beyond the so-called God Realm—possibly even to ancient and supreme beings.

From this, it could be inferred that her true identity and purpose were far more complex and terrifying than that of the successor to the Eternal Winter Divine Empire.

What was her ultimate aim?

Aurek chose not to inquire for now.

First, White Lady had indeed been assisting the Empire with all her strength.

Second, he had enough confidence and means to control the situation.

Third, in the future, whether confronting the Olympian God Mountain or launching a crusade against the Abyss Demon Realm, White Lady would be an indispensable and powerful ally.

Thus, he was willing to help her advance to Sacred Radiance rank. It was both an investment and a deeper bond and check.

As for Elizabeth…

She, too, was a woman shrouded in mystery.

…

Outside the Gold Giant Gate.

"Divine Sanctuary restricted area, no unauthorized entry!"

A low voice like thunder rumbled.

A group of True God rank titans went on high alert, their cold gazes locking onto the old man and the young girl approaching.

The old man looked up, gazing at the towering, starry-gleaming giant gate before him.

A strange smile spread across his grimy face as he muttered to himself.

"Fate is indeed strange. Walking and walking, we ended up here."

He looked down at the little girl beside him, who was licking a piece of candy.

"Do you like this place?"

The little girl blinked, curiously gazing at the giant gate that seemed to connect to another world, then nodded vigorously.

"If you like it, that's good!"

The old man tilted his head back, his dirty hair falling down. Two tears slid down the creases of his wrinkled face—not tears of sorrow, but rather a complex emotion of relief.

Beyoncé tilted her head, gazing at the old man with clear eyes, filled with some confusion.

The old man gently wiped his eye and then turned to look at the titans guarding the Gold Giant Gate. Clearing his throat, he said,

"Please report to your Emperor, and tell him… someone from the Abyss Demon Realm, Mount Wumeng, has come to offer our allegiance."

The titans couldn't help but be drawn to the divine radiance that seemed to overflow from Beyoncé.

One of the warriors turned and entered the glowing light of the giant gate.

Aurek had long sensed everything outside the gate. After all, the Gold Giant Gate and Aetherian Sanctuary were originally one and the same. Since he took control of the gate's laws, any outsider approaching its range would be immediately sensed by him.

To his surprise, the old man's rank was even beyond his reach, causing Aurek to feel cautious.

Moreover, Beyoncé was emanating an aura that seemed to reach Sacred Radiance rank!

What was even more alarming was that they had managed to bypass the Empire's tight monitoring and defense set up along the Secondary Demon Realm passage, directly arriving at the Divine Sanctuary gates…

The old man's abilities and strength were clearly formidable.

Whether their purpose was genuine loyalty or something else, allowing them to cross the Gold Giant Gate would pose a direct threat to Divine Sanctuary and the Empire's core.

Aurek had to take this seriously!

Soon, the titan returned to report.

"Let them in."

After a moment of thought, Aurek decided to meet with these mysterious newcomers.

Not long after, the old man, holding the little girl's hand, entered the sanctuary under the titan's guidance.

Beyoncé curiously looked around, her clear eyes captivated by the magnificent, starry sight of the hall.

Inside, the space was like the starry sky itself, and Aurek sat upon the imperial throne, his figure towering and imposing.

"Mount Wumeng, Kaos pays respects to His Majesty the Emperor!"

The old man performed an ancient gesture toward the throne.

Beyoncé, on the other hand, blinked her big eyes, curiously inspecting Aurek and then examining the magical hall.

"Lord Kaos, what brings you here from afar?"

Aurek's voice resonated throughout the hall.

Kaos glanced at Beyoncé beside him and let out a helpless smile.

"To be honest, Your Majesty, I can no longer afford to raise this little brat!"

"With no other options, I've come to seek refuge. I humbly ask for Your Majesty's mercy and to take us in."

Upon hearing this, Beyoncé immediately pouted.

"Stupid grandpa!"

Aurek's gaze fell on Beyoncé.

She looked about seven or eight years old, her porcelain-like features exquisite.

Her luxurious dress, adorned with countless strange treasures, radiated an overwhelming energy wave from every jewel.

Raising a wealthy daughter was not unusual, but the degree of wealth she exhibited was downright shocking!

With the strength Kaos had shown, how could he not afford to raise a little girl?

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