Countless sword images transformed into a torrent of destruction, rushing toward Albert!

Each sword beam's power was on par with the initial probing strike!

Truly, the Holy Sword Master lived up to her title!

A flicker of surprise crossed Albert's eyes.

However, he wasn't one to back down.

He charged toward the rain of swords with astonishing speed, aiming directly at Jian!

His speed was so great that even Jian was taken aback.

She quickly realized Albert's intent, immediately retreating and speeding up the sword barrage to encircle him.

Just as it seemed that Albert would be swallowed by the sword rain, he still didn't dodge or evade!

In the next instant, his speed surged again, and he appeared right in front of Jian!

"What?!"

Exclamations rang out!

Everyone was stunned, looking toward the void.

This man had hidden his abilities too well! With such terrifying speed, he was almost invincible!

Everyone had assumed this unknown God of War excelled only in strength, neglecting his equally terrifying speed!

Jian herself was equally shocked.

But her reaction speed was incredibly fast. As Albert closed in, her divine sword had already been thrust forward!

Unfortunately, she had lost the initiative. This strike was no longer as sharp as the first.

Boom!

With an explosive sound, Jian was violently thrown backward.

Before she could stabilize her form, Albert's figure appeared before her once again!

Boom!

Another powerful blow sent Jian flying backward once more.

The Empire's warriors watched with grim expressions.

It's over!

Completely suppressed!

Every step back was a step into Albert's control.

What had originally been an evenly matched battle was now dominated by Albert's speed advantage.

The Supreme Sanctuary rank God of War, a nearly invincible close-combat entity!

Jian's swordsmanship was strong, but now she couldn't even find the opportunity to strike.

Her face was grim, completely on the defensive. Albert's attacks came like relentless waves, not giving her a moment to breathe or adjust.

All she could do was wait, wait for an opening to trade a blow for a counterstrike!

After enduring what seemed like countless powerful blows, a particularly heavy thud sounded, and Jian spat out a mouthful of golden divine blood!

She had forcefully withstood one of Albert's heavy punches, and in doing so, she managed to break free from the suffocating rhythm of his attacks, gaining a precious opportunity to strike back!

"Daybreak Slash!"

Whoooosh—

A golden-red sword beam shot out from her divine sword, cutting through the sky with incredible force!

Its power was so terrifying, it seemed as though even the laws of the universe could be cleaved!

Where the sword beam passed, a dark, unhealable crack remained in space!

"The Holy Sword Master has truly lost her temper!"

One of the Imperial warriors cried out in fear.

It had been many years since anyone had seen Jian use this technique.

This very sword had once killed a Supreme Sanctuary rank Holy Mage!

Facing this deadly strike, Albert's expression grew serious.

He took a step forward, gathering his endless battle will into his fist.

"Starfall Fist!"

Boom!

A concentrated pale gold fist beam shot forward!

In the next moment, the sword beam and fist beam collided violently!

Crack!

The sturdy barrier created by several strong warriors shattered instantly!

"Not good!"

"Stop the shockwave!"

More warriors rushed into the void, putting all their strength into resisting the destructive energy surge.

As the shockwave subsided, everyone gazed back at the explosion's center with held breaths!

The space had completely turned into a chaotic void, with countless space rifts spreading like black lightning, the scene resembling the end of the world!

What level of power had they unleashed?!

Both Albert and Jian were heavily injured, but their battle fervor had been completely ignited.

"Let's continue!"

Swish!

The two of them turned into streaks of light, charging toward each other again!

Just as they were about to collide once more, causing even greater destruction, a commanding voice echoed through the battlefield.

"That's enough!"

A noble figure silently appeared between the two, and the destructive energy storm in front of her instantly dissipated.

Seeing the newcomer, Jian's face instantly became respectful and fearful.

"Your Majesty!"

Albert frowned, speaking urgently.

"Step aside!"

Boom!

Boom!

With two muffled crashes, the two figures flew in opposite directions at incredible speeds, carving long tracks through the void.

Cough… cough…

From a distance, Albert stabilized his form, his face filled with disbelief.

He turned to gaze at the stunning figure in the void.

It was her—she had intervened just in time to block their full-force attacks, effortlessly sending both of them flying backward with irresistible force.

Now, his entire body was numb, and he deeply felt her unfathomable power.

"Lady, why are you here?"

He knew Hathaway was strong, but he had never imagined the gap would be this vast.

Even though he had reached Supreme Sanctuary rank, before her, he felt like a child, powerless.

Albert pushed down the storm of emotions within him, looking at Hathaway with confusion.

He had originally thought Hathaway had left with President Leo.

Then he remembered Jian's respectful reference to Hathaway—Your Majesty?

...

In the Imperial Palace.

After a long silence, Albert, with a complex expression, sat in the Imperial Palace.

The mysterious and powerful Empress of the Zisen Empire was actually the wife of their President!?

At this moment, many of Albert's doubts were cleared.

No wonder there had never been a significant conflict between Dalton and the Empire.

He had come all the way here to the doorstep of Lady Grey, seeking an opponent…

Looking at the calm Hathaway before him, Albert hesitated for a moment, and the desire for power surged wildly within him.

He slowly spoke, "Madam, may I request your guidance?"

Guidance?!

If the other Imperial warriors knew that someone dared to ask the Empress for guidance, they would surely be stunned.

The Empire's territories and authority had all been established by the Empress herself with supreme divine power!

Hathaway's eyes flickered with a trace of surprise as she looked at Albert's determined expression.

"Are you sure?"

Above Supreme Sanctuary rank!

And far beyond that!

Feeling the vast pressure emanating from her, like a star's gravity, Albert finally nodded with difficulty.

Seeing this, Hathaway gently shook her head. No wonder he had become a God of War!

"As you wish!"

Boom!

An indescribable terrifying aura shot up from within the Imperial Capital, shaking the entire Empire!

That was the Empress's aura!

Countless citizens and warriors were ecstatic. It had been so long since they had felt the Empress's personal power!

Inside the palace, Albert had already lost consciousness and collapsed to the ground.

The aura Hathaway had displayed now had clearly reached the pinnacle of the Holy Realm, just one step away from ascension.

The gap was too enormous.

Moreover, Hathaway had not used much of her power.

"Guards, take him away to rest."

Hathaway calmly instructed.

Two palace guards immediately appeared and carefully carried the unconscious Albert away.

In truth, Hathaway's actions were also for Albert's sake.

From his journey of challenges, it was clear that he had become overly confident in the power he had just acquired.

Confidence is the foundation of strength, but blind confidence is the bridge to destruction.

Perhaps next time, or the time after that, he would fall off a cliff!

Had she not known he was Leo's subordinate, he would have already turned to stardust when he first forcefully breached the Empire's borders!

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