Defying the Fate of Beheading

Chapter 806 - 415: The Death of Khorne’s Chosen, Imperial Capital Riot, Louis’s Premonition (Part 2)

Legendary figures like the Sword Master, who ascend a whole tier, are exceedingly rare.But the Emperor is different.

The Emperor possesses skills within the Saint Realm that even among demigods are extraordinary.

—Although still half a step behind some pure-technique monsters in history.

He has a source of divine strength that completely crushes the demigod tier.

—Far beyond the other demigods’ comprehension, of a different dimension altogether.

He possesses a body that surpasses a demigod’s.

—This master even once killed the Balrog Flame Demon Lord using pure physical strength alone.

And with the innate soul strength granted by the power of arrogance.

—He even has extremely strong soul attack capabilities because of the power of arrogance.

It could be said that, even the Emperor’s weakest aspect surpasses the peak as the world knows it.

In the demigod tier, where one misstep can lead to falling behind with each step, this flawless might created an unmatched deterrent force.

And the Louis they witnessed today, although perhaps not comparing to the Emperor in overall quality, when compared, one might find that this person could be even more terrifying than the Emperor.

Saint Realm techniques beyond what the legendary tier should have.

—An ordinary legendary Saint Realm is equivalent to the domain of a typical demigod, but this person’s skills have already far surpassed the demigod level, likely stepping into the Saint Realm field of demigods like the Emperor.

He possesses a source of divine strength that completely crushes the demigod tier.

—Though perhaps slightly smaller than the Emperor’s, there is no doubt it’s already ascended to a demi-plane status in the world.

A body comparable to a peak demigod’s.

—They clearly felt just now that this person had the physique of the top dragonkind, a type that was mentally and spiritually enhanced, with bloodline capable of exerting ultimate strength, easily climbing to the demigod tier.

Moreover, this individual is currently one of the rare holders of multiple Great Sins on the Star Continent.

—If Miss Olivia hadn’t obviously gained the power of Envy right now, he might have been called unique.

Even if not the best, he is not stronger than the Emperor, but let us not forget that standing in front of them is merely a legendary profession holder.

With his current foundation, breaking through to demigod is but a matter of time.

Yet now, coordinating with the Ense Empire’s Second Princess, coupled with divine-level weapons, he can exert strategic deterrence against Demon King Helmer.

Even the slaughterer of nearly supreme destructive limits in this world, the chosen of the Dread God, was directly pulverized by the two of them.

What concept is this? It’s terrifying.

With such power now, who dares to imagine how terrifying Louis will be once he steps into demigod status?

Wouldn’t he, due to such outstanding power, directly ascend to godhood out of thin air?

The more everyone pondered, the more this notion of his ascension seemed plausible.

Prince Ense watching developments turn more inhuman by the day, one wonders if that day will come.

All at once, everyone felt a turmoil inside.

Should they be more rational in reconsidering their terms with the Ense Empire?

...

No battles occurred at the Kalina front line.

This, indeed, was a rare sight in many years.

Located at the border, they often skirmished with neighboring countries.

Especially the Secluded Forest Sea.

The elves of the Secluded Forest Sea, although their spirits are broken and they are overwhelmingly submissive to the Lokeshi Empire, still have those eager to engage the Lokeshi people in battle.

Yet, with the emergence of the Demon King Army, such occurrences nearly vanished.

For they have all perished, leaving only a few elderly to occasionally assault the defenses.

And even those actions aren’t voluntary.

—Elves turned into Corpse Demons still possess significant combat power.

However, since Helmer temporarily withdrew his forces, not even minor skirmishes have occurred on this land, and a weeklong peace has filled everyone with unease.

No one believes Helmer is scared.

After all, that Demon King also wields divine power.

His absence now is simply because he deems it not worth the cost.

Helmer dispatched the Great Sin of Envy here for the fastest way to break the encirclement.

Possible or not.

It’s just to lay a move first.

Little did he expect Louis to respond so quickly, ignoring other frontlines and bringing the core power to guard and wait.

Sure enough, they witnessed the big rabbit Great Sin of Envy slam its head into a stump.

But this was just the beginning.

Inside the camp.

Louis’s Crystal Ball had not stopped since morning.

He was continuously contacting surrounding countries, exchanging intelligence and preparing for aid.

As previously stated, Helmer is not afraid, he just knows he cannot achieve his desired results as long as Louis remains here.

His most likely realization is that he can’t reap sufficient benefits on this route, hence chose to leave.

He’s going to seek out coastal nations, even if it means leaving the Lokeshi Empire unchecked.

But... is it really that simple?

Louis felt vaguely uneasy, though he had won this conflict, why did he feel that the greatest catastrophe may not erupt on the battlefield?

Suddenly, the communication crystal lit up.

The message came from Bart Jean.

After connecting, Louis saw the Patriarch Bart’s grim face saying:

"Master Louis, we need to retract our battle lines here."

"What’s happened?"

"The spatial passage disturbances have begun."

"Couldn’t hold it?"

"No."

"Worse than not holding it?"

"Yes, a small semi-circle around the Imperial Capital is lost, we need to abandon the Kalina front line, and deploy Bentley back first, if possible, could you come to the Imperial Capital once more, we agree to the previous requisitions you made."

With that, he ended the communication.

Louis was dumbfounded.

Isn’t he just rushing to the top lane?

The little swan walking over at this moment overheard and frowned, saying:

"What’s going on with Lokeshi? Are we really just here to clean up after them?"

Even the good-tempered little swan looked displeased now.

Louis had spent the entire year firefighting everywhere.

Olivia knew it wasn’t for the world’s people, but to prevent herself and her sister from being caught up in war.

Although there was personal intent, did not his actions also benefit the world?

Yet the Lokeshi people, having lost their will to fight, after helping them once, expect two, three, or four more times.

Those who know say Louis acts for the greater good, yet to others, he appears the fool.

Even considering the greater good, Olivia couldn’t bear seeing Louis fatigued.

In the past, when they huddled in the Moonlight Cat Cat Group, they hunted weak monsters together out of boredom to enhance their abilities, nowhere near as tiring as now.

In those days, Louis’s cultivation was joyful.

Now, it’s as if a fast-moving carriage ceaselessly charges at him from behind.

One misstep and he could be crushed.

Thus, he has no choice but to keep running ahead to find a way to evade the carriage unharmed.

But he searches and searches, yet even with Wu Hook in hand, he can’t find a chance to leap off.

Because his sister and she are just ahead, if he leaves, they become the ones hit by the carriage.

Olivia knew this.

So she always hoped, at least, to make his burden lighter.

So when Louis went overboard, she’d often turn a blind eye.

As long as he was happy.

But if she couldn’t bear Louis being like this, why should the Lokeshi people?

Louis didn’t speak, but he felt a certain sensation.

A feeling he must visit the Lokeshi Empire Imperial Capital.

"Olivia, I... really need to go there."

"Why?"

"The portent of the Divine Realm tells me that if I don’t go there, I’ll regret it."

Olivia was taken aback.

Even a legend, let alone someone in the Divine Realm, could more or less sense their destiny.

But for Louis to so clearly declare that not going somewhere will lead to regret, is rare.

Because most with such omens are... prophets.