Fiona slipped out from Lilith's sleeve.

Elizabeth looked slightly puzzled when she saw her.

Fiona spoke first.

"Lady Elizabeth, I can sense that you've touched the barrier on your path."

Elizabeth's expression sharpened, and she nodded openly.

"That's right. Though I've already stepped into the Supreme Sanctuary rank, the road ahead of me has grown hazy."

Seeing Elizabeth so straightforward, Fiona smiled.

"Lady Elizabeth, do you know about the Rage Starfield?"

Rage Starfield was one of the few regions in the known star domain that had remained largely untouched by the sweeping tides of conflict.

The Sacred Empire had originally intended to conquer the place.

The starfield's overall strength was mediocre, and its strongest warrior, Frank, had fallen during a clash with the Sacred Empire.

Yet in the end, the Sacred Empire chose not to annex it—not because it posed a threat, but perhaps out of respect for the ancient Lord of War who once ruled that land.

Whatever the reasons, Rage Starfield had survived to this day.

Elizabeth was, of course, familiar with that starfield, and she too held deep respect for the legendary Lord of War.

It was said that he faced endless armies alone to protect his soldiers, fighting to his final breath.

"Yes… I've heard of Rage Starfield."

"Lady Elizabeth, if you wish to break through your current bottleneck, I believe you should try exploring Rage Starfield."

"I'm certain you'll gain something from it."

Fiona spoke with absolute conviction.

This was an ability she awakened after evolving into a four-winged Astral Ancient Dragon—

the power to foresee and seek opportunities for herself and others.

But the ability was limited, and the accuracy unstable, likely because she hadn't fully mastered it yet.

Elizabeth fell into contemplation.

Explore the starfield that once birthed the Lord of War?

Perhaps, just as Fiona said, there might indeed be a hidden chance for breakthrough!

"Very well. Since that's the case, I'll make the trip."

"Goodbye, Miss Lilith!"

"And thank you, Fiona!"

Elizabeth was decisive by nature—once the idea took root, she didn't hesitate.

After returning to her legion and making a few brief arrangements, she set out alone toward Rage Starfield.

Lilith blinked curiously.

"Fiona, how do you know all this?"

Fiona had only followed the army to Sigcon Starfield for a battle.

How did she know the secrets of Rage Starfield?

Hearing the question, Fiona puffed up proudly.

"Ahahaha, Miss, do you think everyone is like you—always just busy with—"

She froze.

Oh no.

She slipped.

Lilith's eyes narrowed, and her small tiger-like canine teeth appeared.

The next second, she grabbed Fiona by the back of her draconic neck.

"You're dead."

"Miss! M-Miss, let me explain!!"

"Hahaha— I'm not listening!"

Soon, Fiona's wails echoed throughout Dalton Town.

Others found it hard to pierce a dragon's scale armor—

but clearly Lilith was not included in that category.

Lilith's magic carried a natural annihilation aspect, extremely effective against all defenses and attributes.

Of course… there was another crucial reason.

Lilith's briefly revealed aura was also Supreme Sanctuary rank—

and faintly on the verge of breaking through again!

Only someone of equal rank had the right to break through her defenses.

The many powerhouses in Dalton Town immediately sensed that familiar pressure and were shocked to their core.

Without realizing it… Lilith had grown to such a height?

After the shock came a wave of urgency.

Everyone threw themselves into even harsher cultivation and meditation.

...

Meanwhile, in the Unknown Land.

This was a barren region on the edge of the known star domain.

Silent, freezing, its starborn dim and lifeless, as if even light itself had been swallowed.

Yet in this place where life couldn't survive, a sinister shadow slowly approached the barrier separating the known and the unknown.

"After such a long wait… the time has finally come."

The shadow whispered in a dry, rasping voice.

Wooooom—

The solid barrier of laws was torn open by force!

Beyond it lay the vibrant known star domain.

Seeing the sight, the shadow let out a twisted, chilling laugh.

"Heh-hahahahaha… miserable insects, prepare yourselves for the baptism of the end!"

At that moment—

A figure clad in Sacred Empire holy-light armor appeared in the void.

He stared sharply at the ominous shadow.

"Are you from the Unknown Land?"

He demanded sternly.

But the shadow ignored him completely and launched an attack!

Rumble!!

An explosion of annihilating energy engulfed the void.

When the light faded, nothing remained—not even a trace of the Sacred Empire warrior.

"Zeth."

An emotionless voice came from the void behind him.

The shadow—Zeth—turned his head.

"Return."

The voice carried a command that could not be questioned.

Zeth hesitated for a moment.

"I believe the time is ripe. No being in this plane can resist our race now."

"This is the will of the Sovereign."

"Sovereign?!"

Zeth's pupils shrank violently, a tremor of fear crossing his distorted face.

He cast one last unwilling glance at the vibrant starfield ahead, then merged into the twisted void behind him.

The Sovereign's decree was absolute.

Not long after he left, several figures bearing the crest of the Zisen Empire appeared in the area.

Sensing the lingering malicious aura in the void, their expressions grew impossibly grim.

"Report to Her Majesty immediately!"

"They… are coming."

...

Death Starfield.

It was the most peculiar and terrifying region in the known star domain.

Also known as the Dark Domain, legends spoke of an ancient being slumbering in its depths—

the very being who shaped its laws and current state.

And in the core of that fearsome starfield, a scene of reluctant parting was playing out.

"You really won't come with me?"

A shadowed figure clutched a young man's arm, eyes full of reluctance.

If the outside world ever saw this ancient existence display such emotion, they would be beyond shocked.

The young man was Koro—left here by Leo.

Right now, helpless resignation filled his face.

"Lord Shadow, I've said this many times. I bear the mission of guarding Dalton."

Shadow huffed irritably.

"Hmph! That president of yours has already gone to a higher-dimensional realm. Yet you stubbornly insist on guarding this backwater? Are you stupid?"

Koro remained silent for a long moment before speaking softly.

"It's true President Leo has departed… but he never gave me the order to leave."

"Lord Shadow, please do as you wish. Once I receive the president's command, I will naturally depart."

Seeing Koro's unbreakable stubbornness, Shadow sighed.

What a hard-headed man!

At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a tinge of envy—

Leo had managed to acquire such a loyal and powerful subordinate.

"Fine. Since your mind is made up, stay here then.

But when you eventually ascend to the upper plane, don't forget to come find me."

Shadow tossed him a rune stone engraved with void coordinates.

"Oh, and one more thing—"

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