Chapter 464 -464-The Sinister Observer
Chapter 464: Chapter464-The Sinister Observer
Darkfang Empire.
Large numbers of refugees fleeing the destruction of the Skywing Kingdom poured into its territory.
King Charlie sat rigidly upon his throne, his face filled with shock and disbelief.
He had already learned the news—
The Skywing Kingdom had been exterminated.
Elizabeth had returned, bringing with her a terrifying army.
Tens of millions of True God–level troops…
That number alone crushed every thought of resistance in his mind.
Even if the entire Darkfang Empire mobilized at full strength, it could not scrape together ten thousand True Gods.
One could easily imagine how utterly hopeless the scene would be if that apocalyptic force descended upon the Darkfang Empire.
He couldn’t even bear to imagine it.
“That damned woman… her luck is unbelievable. To latch onto such a powerful empire…”
“This must be at least a Divine Empire–level force!”
Charlie’s heart churned with resentment and jealousy.
Against such power, if the Darkfang Empire chose to fight head-on, the only possible outcome would be national annihilation.
But if they did nothing, that was merely waiting to die.
Given Elizabeth’s current ruthlessness and resolve, there was no way she would spare the Darkfang Empire—one of the powers that had taken part in the siege of the SpiritSong Kingdom back then.
“Your Majesty! The Scions of the Sacred Dragon have sent an envoy with a sealed letter!”
A palace guard reported from outside the hall.
“Bring it to me at once!” Charlie said immediately.
The guard entered and respectfully presented the letter.
Charlie read it quickly, and a sharp glint suddenly lit his eyes.
“The River of Silent Extinction…”
“The Observer!”
This might truly be their only hope.
After all, once Elizabeth finished dealing with the Skywing Kingdom and them, her next target would certainly be the Observer.
If the situation were reported to the Observer in advance, there was no reason for him not to act.
“Issue the order!” Charlie commanded decisively.
“Immediately recall the main force of the Darkfang Legion to the capital for defense! Summon all God King–rank and above experts from every border province!”
At the very least, before the Observer stepped in to resolve this enormous threat, he had to ensure the safety of the royal family and the capital.
…
River of Silent Extinction
This was a colossal river stretching across the Chaotic Realm.
The waters of the River of Silent Extinction were corrosive waters, formed from the accumulation of rotten wood, decayed corpses, and filth from countless mountains and rivers. Flowing through the forbidden region known as the Black Domain Swamp, the river became tainted with the Law of Decay, forming its present state.
These waters could corupt all vitality—including the very origin of the soul.
Even Sacred Radiance–rank experts faced mortal danger upon contact, let alone Sage Kings, God Kings, or True Gods.
Even the vapor rising from the river carried the Law of Decay; to touch it was to be injured.
The Observer possessed a divine artifact—
Ferry.
This small boat was forged from a section of divine wood imbued with special laws. It did not sink upon the water and could resist the corrosive decay of both river and mist.
As a result, many beings unable to safely cross the River of Silent Extinction were willing to pay a price to ride this vessel.
A Sacred Radiance–rank expert from the Scions of the Sacred Dragon arrived at the riverbank.
Dragonblood divine light shrouded his body, barely holding back the pervasive decay in the air.
The river surface was cloaked in murky gray fog, completely obscuring vision.
Even mind power probing into it would be swiftly corroded and dissolved.
The Sacred Radiance expert called out toward the river.
“Lord Observer! The Scions of the Sacred Dragon request an audience on urgent matters!”
There was no response.
He shouted again, louder this time:
“Elizabeth has returned! The survivors of the SpiritSong Kingdom have already entered the Chaotic Realm!”
At once, a faint ghostly glow appeared within the gray mist.
A weathered little boat glided silently out of the fog and docked at the shore.
Seated upon it was a figure wearing a tattered hood.
The Sacred Radiance expert immediately bowed deeply.
“My lord! Elizabeth has returned with a powerful force and has already annihilated the Skywing Kingdom!”
“The SpiritSong Kingdom… has returned for revenge.”
“Revenge…”
A hoarse voice echoed.
The hood lifted slightly, revealing a pair of eerie, deathly pale eyes.
The corners of his mouth slowly curled upward, forming a chilling, sinister smile.
The Sacred Dragon expert felt his scalp go numb, not daring to show the slightest disrespect.
“That curse back then…”
“Was still too merciful.”
“To live in unbearable agony—wanting to die but unable to—that is the best punishment.”
The Observer’s laughter grew colder, filled with venomous hatred.
“My lord,” the Divine Radiant said carefully,
“Elizabeth has attached herself to what appears to be a Divine Empire–level power. You should also be cautious.”
“The Skywing Kingdom was wiped out by that very force.”
“A Divine Empire–level power…”
“How interesting.”
The Observer’s tone held not the slightest trace of fear.
He was alone in this world, bound by nothing.
As long as he achieved his goal, he did not care what Divine Empire stood in his way.
As for the true intentions behind this report from the Scions of the Sacred Dragon—he understood them perfectly well.
Now that Elizabeth had returned, she would certainly come for him.
Perfect.
Old grudges and new hatred—
All would be settled together.
…
Eura Continent
Aurek had already returned to the Divine Sanctuary.
Battle reports from the Radiant God Realm piled up like mountains before him, and he reviewed them one by one.
Unar Province and Starreach Province had been successfully secured.
But soon enough, a furious counterattack from Olympian God Mountain, along with the intervention of its top-tier powerhouses, was inevitable.
Aurek had anticipated this from the very beginning.
Thus, he directly issued orders to the Abyssal Demon Realm.
One of the three Dark Council quasi–Sage Lords, bound by soul enslavement, was recalled.
At the same time, three Divine Oracles from the Ossuary Court, along with nearly a hundred newly pledged Divine Radiants, were dispatched to enter the Radiant God Realm in advance.
Additionally, one-third of the Abyssal Demon Realm’s conventional forces were recalled and committed to the god-realm battlefield.
Although the Council of the Dark Order had already been destroyed and the Crossbridge Empire had become the sole hegemon of the Abyssal Demon Realm—
Many lower planes previously governed by the Council still required garrisons.
Moreover, there was another critical location—
The Other Shore Beyond the Heavens.
It stood alongside the Golden Feather Plateau and Mount Wumeng as one of the Abyssal Demon Realm’s three great forbidden zones.
It was also a gateway connecting to other upper realms, a place where extraterritorial powerhouses frequently descended.
Thus, two-thirds of the Empire’s elite forces, two quasi–Sage Lords, and most of the Bone Clan’s Divine Radiants were stationed there under strict guard.
As for postwar cleanup, territorial integration, and related matters—
Aurek left those to the elites cultivated by the Imperial Academy, treating it as practical training.
“Radiant God Realm…”
Aurek’s gaze was deep and contemplative. He did not underestimate this true upper realm.
Not only did it possess Olympian God Mountain, but also multiple Divine Empire–level powers such as the Devers Divine Empire and the Frostwinter Realm.
The Abyssal Demon Realm could barely sustain a single Council of the Dark Order.
Yet the Radiant God Realm could accommodate several Divine Empire–level powers simultaneously.
That alone was enough to demonstrate its terror.
Moreover—
The Radiant God Realm lay closer to the stars and was connected to the Starry Chaos, involving an extremely wide web of forces.
For instance—
What was White Lady’s true origin?
It could not possibly be as simple as she claimed.
And how many secrets was Elizabeth truly hiding?
Kaos and Beyoncé were certainly not simple either.
After all, Lawrence, hidden within the Golden Feather Plateau, was clearly acquainted with Kaos—there was undoubtedly a connection there.
And the intense killing intent Lawrence harbored toward him left Aurek deeply puzzled.
Perhaps only by completely conquering the Radiant God Realm—
By truly stepping into the vast Starry Chaos—
Would the answers to these mysteries finally reveal themselves, one by one.
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