Building an Eternal Dynasty: The Eternal Legacy System

Chapter 153: The Salvatore Family’s Next Target

The Salvatore Family’s Next Target

At that moment, the air shifted.

Derek Dawn, ruler of the Dawn Empire, strode through the sky toward them.

The ruler’s golden robes fluttered in the lingering turbulence left behind by the earlier battle.

Although he was the ruler of an entire empire, his expression was noticeably restrained.

He had just witnessed Victor’s overwhelming strength.

The dignity of an imperial ruler meant very little before absolute power.

"Patriarch Victor! I have long heard of your name!" Derek’s tone carried a clear note of deference.

Victor turned toward him.

"Greetings, King Derek." Victor returned the courtesy politely.

There was no arrogance in his voice.

He did not need to deliberately suppress others.

His existence alone was enough to make people lower their heads.

Victor had a favorable impression of Derek.

Under his governance, the Dawn Empire had enjoyed relative peace and prosperity.

He was not a ruler who had casually sacrificed his people for personal ambition.

"Thank you for saving my life, Patriarch Victor!!" Derek bowed deeply in midair.

His voice carried genuine gratitude.

He knew exactly what had happened.

Without Victor’s intervention, Alaric Bluestone would have killed him.

And if Derek died, the Dawn Empire would descend into chaos.

Even though the Dawn Empire possessed the protection of its granted Destiny, internal conflict was something that could not simply be erased.

The death of an emperor could fracture an entire nation.

Therefore, Victor had not merely saved Derek’s life.

He had saved the Dawn Empire itself.

"No need for such formality. It was merely convenient."

Victor’s voice remained casual.

He spoke as though killing a Lunar Saint expert had been nothing more than crushing an insignificant insect.

Derek’s heart trembled.

That calmness was more frightening than any display of anger.

Such power.

Such composure.

It only deepened his admiration.

"Patriarch Victor saved my life, and the Salvatore Family’s prodigies have brought great honor to us all."

A look of determination appeared in Derek’s eyes.

He took a slow breath.

Then he spoke.

"If Patriarch Victor is willing, I offer to share the rule of the Dawn Empire’s ten thousand km of mountains and rivers with you!!!"

His words rang through the sky.

There was no hesitation.

No bargaining.

No hidden condition.

The surrounding Stellar Sovereign experts exchanged glances.

None of them spoke.

Yet their eyes revealed everything.

They understood the weight behind Derek’s decision.

Anyone with eyes could see that the Salvatore Family was unfathomable.

Its depth was simply impossible to measure.

There was even a possibility that the family was an ancient bloodline passed down from the Chaotic Era itself.

For such a family to reside within the borders of the Dawn Empire was already an honor beyond measure.

A force like this was destined to soar into the heavens.

The opportunity to build a relationship with it was something these experts could only dream of.

Yet Derek had acted decisively.

He had not hesitated to offer half his empire.

He did not know why such a colossal force as the Salvatore Family had remained hidden within the Dawn Empire.

But he understood one thing.

If he did not seize this opportunity now, he might never have another.

Victor gave Derek an appraising look.

A faint, unreadable smile appeared on his handsome face.

"The Dawn Empire holds no interest for me..."

Victor paused.

His golden eyes slowly turned toward the eastern horizon.

"However, there are certain people who interest me greatly..." Victor’s tone was soft and distant, his gaze fixed on the eastern horizon.

The direction of the Azure Sovereign Kingdom.

Derek’s pupils narrowed.

He immediately understood.

This Patriarch...

Had set his sights on the Azure Sovereign Kingdom.

A trace of coldness flashed through Derek’s eyes.

He had no intention of stopping him.

After all, the Azure Sovereign Kingdom had already killed one of his imperial princes.

Now, the Salvatore Family had its own reason to seek them out.

Two forces had already become enemies.

"How fares the Empire title war?" Victor withdrew his gaze and asked calmly.

Derek quickly replied.

"Those from the Azure Sovereign Kingdom’s all four princes were killed by countless formations... Or they must have stumbled into some forbidden zone!"

"The Heavenly Origin Great Perfection expert they summoned was annihilated in an instant."

"This battle... the Azure Sovereign Kingdom has lost. We can claim their character!"

Derek’s tone carried a hint of certainty.

He had some idea of Victor’s intentions now.

"Forbidden zone... countless formations..."

A knowing smile tugged at Victor’s lips.

If he guessed correctly, that was likely the work of his family’s ’Longevity’ Great Laws Emperor.

Leandro Salvatore.

That old man had apparently been busy.

"Patriarch Victor, that sword strike was truly unfathomable. It’s a pity the inheritance Heavenly Secret Realm was cleaved open—the Salvatore Family’s descendants are still receiving their inheritance within..."

Derek trailed off.

There was a clear note of regret in his voice.

Through the secret arts, he had witnessed his own wayward son receiving some fortune within the inheritance Heavenly Secret Realm.

Of course, compared with the monsters of the Salvatore Family, that fortune could hardly be considered extraordinary.

Earlier, Victor’s heaven-shaking sword had not only severed the Ten Thousand Tribulation Thunders.

It had also torn the entire inheritance Heavenly Secret Realm apart.

The Heavenly Secret Realm’s spiritual energy would soon dissipate.

Once that happened, the inheritance would vanish from the mortal realm.

Those still receiving inheritances inside would be forced to stop.

Victor did not seem concerned.

He smiled faintly.

Then he turned his gaze toward the water screen created through the secret arts of the assembled experts.

Within the screen, Austin Salvatore sat cross-legged.

A dark-blue flame slowly descended into his body.

The flame moved with terrifying gentleness.

It looked almost beautiful.

Yet anyone capable of sensing its power would understand how dangerous it truly was.

Austin remained completely focused.

His black hair moved slightly in the surrounding energy.

Not far away, Nux remained deep within a pool of blood.

His black hair floated upon the crimson surface.

His red eyes were closed.

His expression shifted constantly.