The moment that the Founder released his command to destroy this Prime World for hiding the treacherous Vampyres, the Celestials passed word as the forces nearby were soon activated, any close Prime Warsh.i.p.s and Grandmasters setting off right away.
It was a race against time as Noah's Ancient Blood Clone reformed from the drop of blood rapidly in the bleak atmosphere of the Underworld, its body already beginning to rush down towards the planet's core as he moved fast!
Chapter 465 - Missed by a Second!
The body of the Ancient Blood Clone was finishing the process of formation as it pierced through the layers of earth, not even taking a few seconds before getting into the inner layer of the Prime World.
His gaze was impassive as his emotions were turbulent after having just seen the immense power of just one of the beings he was up against, his current power not even being able to withstand a single attack.
[You...What?!]
He put his thoughts aside as he heard the words of the Core of the Underworld and worked in conjunction with his Planetary System as he portrayed the images of the particular time when the Founder had called for the destruction of the Underworld.
[...]
Silence reigned as slight trembling could be felt from the core of the Underworld, Noah not wasting any time as he initiated the process of forming a connection while talking.
"There is no time. If you want to survive…"
What always happened when he formed new connections with worlds repeated, a rumbling of essence occurring as something else approached the Underworld!
Two Prime Warsh.i.p.s with the hardened faces of righteous Celestial Grandmasters at the lead were using their energy to pierce through the void of space as they neared the Underworld, having received word that the mission came directly from the Founder, and it concerned a world that was harboring the forces of the Dark Expanse.
They moved without a second delay as they were nearing the Prime World, their hearts set on destroying the entirety of this world as they prepared to join the war.
RUMBLE!
They felt immense fluctuations of energy ahead of them as they neared, their Prime Warsh.i.p.s arriving as they observed with shocked eyes, where the world used to be, only a void of darkness laid!
"Rubbish!"
One of the piloting Grandmasters called out as he spread out his energy, a surprised look overtaking his wrath as he sent out a message.
"It is only invisible, aim the World Cannons and obliterate it!"
OOOOM!
Essence rapidly converged around the Warsh.i.p.s as the huge cannons around them vibrated, gaining a glimmer of red as they aimed at the invisible Underworld in front of them.
Deep in the core of this Prime World, Noah's clone had already successfully finished the formation of the connection as another stupefied reaction was released from this Prime World as well, his mind working fast as he pulled out the [World Engine] from the Expansive Space that he shared with the main body, activating the treasure right away as a unique energy spread out with the core at the center.
He had already cast [Blood World] and [World Veil] to wrap around the entire world, preventing the coming Celestials from seeing what was occurring within it and turning it invisible, but this only earned him a few seconds.
These few seconds...were more than enough!
The unique energy released from the [World Engine] wrapped around the entire world as outside it, the enormous cannons meant to strike down at the core of the Prime World had readied enough energy, destructive rays of red lights shooting out as they went towards a singular location.
OOOOONG!
The rays of red energy left destructive energies in the void of space as they thundered down, the Grandmasters piloting the Warsh.i.p.s watching with eyes burning with passion as they sensed an enormous fluctuation of energy at this moment, and then observed with unwilling expressions as the red rays of destructive lights they shot out...actually hit nothingness!
"...!"
Silence reigned as they watched the rays pass through where they sensed a planet was just a few seconds ago, nothing being there now.
They grit their teeth as they were knowledgable of a similar incident with the Magus World not too long ago, they just didn't think it would happen again, and not so quickly!
This also meant that the culprits for the disappearance of the Magus World were also the forces of the Dark Expanse, being connected in some way with that world as well. These were the conclusions that the Grandmasters arrived at anyways.
"Savages!"
One particular Grandmaster grit his teeth as he gave out a command.
"Head back to report the findings. I'll scour the surrounding areas to see if I find anything…"
Thus, a wild goose chase that would give nothing began, while Noah's clone was already in a completely different quadrant of the Light Expanse near his homeworld, numerous connected worlds veiled in different areas all around this quadrant.
His clone had already disappeared from the inner layer of the Underworld as he reappeared inside the Spiritual World that he had anchored in a nondescript location of the Celestial Realm as small as a grain of sand before he jumped to save everyone from the single palm of the founder.
He appeared in the Time Space as he did not even go communicate with his forces that had come close to death under the hands of one of the most powerful beings in the Novus Galaxy and were currently sitting with troubled expressions.
He wanted a moment of silence and contemplation as his main body was itself surrounded by numerous Celestials, his clone being the only one that truly felt free right now.
He appeared in the skies of the time space as he floated and closed his eyes, just wanting to get a momentary time to think!
Things seemed to always be happening so fast, but he breathed out slowly while looking at the results of recent events. All around him, numerous lines of fate and chaos particles swirled towards him in great abundance, as he had just created an enormous amount of chaos and changed the fates of billions from utter destruction in the Underworld.
He had participated in the tournament that was so extravagantly interrupted, the results now giving the treasure that could push someone's rank to the World Realm to two beings.
The last command from the founder was to take the last 4 Geniuses- Him, Athena, Light, and the Three-Eyed Fate Child- deeper into the Celestial Realm to be forged into the sharpest weapons!
He would soon enjoy this treasure that would push him up an entire realm as his thoughts then moved to the consequences of the Founder appearing, the remaining forces of the Dark Expanse in the Celestial Realm, as well as the War that had just begun...
Chapter 466 A Grand New Area, Summons!
The recent events had caused rapid developments, and Noah still did not know what the full results of these events would be.
His clone floated in the skies of the time space as he spent a few hours just thinking, numerous new pathways opening up in his mind as he looked on how to move forward next.
When it came to the forces of the Dark Expanse, there was another being called Agrus, a 'Walking Library' that should still be hidden in the location that they established in the Celestial Realm.
The problem of the Founder still remained as this being was powerful enough to point out the beings of the Dark Expanse from his power, so any of them that were still moving in the Dark Expanse would have to be extremely careful!
This also came to his forces, who could no longer freely traverse the Celestial Realm to take down Behemoths themselves as they were quickly associated with the forces of the Dark Expanse as they were under the lead of Elena.
After this, they would have to increase their strength in the Time Space of the Spiritual World to max their skill trees proficiencies as well as raise their percentages in the Law of Fire and Water in the Fire and Water Law Space.
Another pathway was the Dark Expanse which should have many opportunities to mov
e in as well, especially with the war heading towards them right now.
The War made Noah also think about when he planned to use the vial he had received from Elena weeks ago, a vial that would free a powerful being from the 7th Celestial Star. He would have to make a plan to also use this sometime in the near future!
His eyes opened as they glimmering with strength in the Time Space, his figure disappearing thereafter as he began moving once more, this time starting with the worried subordinates as he moved to check on them, as well as the stabilization of the forces of the Underworld.
His identity would be revealed to the forces of Vampyres in this world as he stopped any information from leaking to the forces of Vampyres in the Dark Expanse by using his authority as the Vampyre Progenitor.
His clone began moving as his main body arrived in a different location further south of the Sanctum past all the Water and Ice Behemoths.
The area they landed the Prime Warship on was an exquisitely designed bastion of a city, enormous golden structures rising to the skies as numerous Warships floated all around.
This was one of the bigger strongholds of the Celestials, something that was placed close to where the Fate Behemoths resided- the location where the most powerful Celestials moved around in!
"Welcome to the Golden Bastion, the place where you all will truly step into power before setting out to make a name for yourselves."
The voice of Grandmaster Vredral rang out as the two beings with Noble Fates and the Special Existences looked towards this city, their eyes shining with anticipation.
The Grandmaster turned towards them with a smile as he focused on Noah and the Three-Eyed Fate Child.
"I've received a message that the Founder would like the two beings who would have fought in the final match to both receive the treasures that will push their levels to the World Realm, so the both of you will be receding the last two Luminescent Rainbow Dews in existence!"
RUMBLE!
He waved his hands as a single dew shaped item that shone with splendor flew towards Noah.
"I have one of them on me, the other is in the hands of Grandmaster Lukas in this Golden Bastion."
He said this towards the Three-Eyed Fate Child who would be receiving his own Luminescent Rainbow Dew later on as he then turned towards Athena and Light.
"The two of you will receive the remainder of the treasures, and it will depend on your talent whether you can breakthrough from the Domain and into the World Realm, as the process will simply take too long and is too arduous unless a treasure like the Luminescent Rainbow Dew is used."
The two that lost on the fourth round nodded as the Celestials descended into the Golden Bastion, Noah putting away the extremely valuable [Luminescent Rainbow Dew] as he smoothly achieved gaining a treasure that would propel his rank rapidly to another stage!
It was at this moment that Noah also received a telepathic communication, and this one came from a unique being- the 7th Infernal Lord, Azula, had sent him a message that relayed shocking information.
A Letter of Summons had arrived from the 1st Infernal Lord, and it concerned him!
His mind quickly processed this information as his Ancient Blood Clone that was moving in the Spiritual World discussing the recent events with the Harbingers and Elena had to stop the discussions, having to be the one to head back to the Infernal Realm.
"Draco, Barbatos, help Elena with the stabilization of the Underworld. I'll be stepping out briefly."
His subordinates nodded with serious looks as they saw the clone disappeared into particles of light, their gazes looking at each other as they seemed to come to an agreement from their hearts!
The subordinates that were boosted heavily by [Golden Guider] and still experienced just how powerless they were next to a truly powerful being felt a stifling feeling in their heart, wanting to get stronger so that they weren't constantly saved by their Master.
Their hearts burned with ambitions as they moved to do their tasks, Noah's Ancient Blood Clone teleporting back into the Second Infernal Realm with his body changed to that of the Infernal Lord adorned with an exquisite crown.
The dreary and fiery lands reflected in his vision as he saw that there was a bustle of activity in the grand metropolis of this Infernal Realm, the movements of numerous Infernals in an orderly fashion reflecting in his eyes as they formed into numerous large groups.
"My oh my, already in the Domain Expansion Realm. You rise up first, O 9th Infernal Lord."
The curvaceous figure of Azula materialized in front of his eyes as a sultry voice rang out, the 7th Infernal Lord appearing while waving a glistening red letter in her hands!
Chapter 467 Directed Towards the Dark Expanse
Noah stared at the curvaceous Infernal Lord in front of his eyes as he nodded respectfully, the 7th Infernal Lord waving the letter in her hands towards him.
"The time is nearing for the War, and the 1st Infernal Lord has sent his summons for you. You are to take up an Infernal Legion to assist the forces that will come in conflict first!"
His clones waved his hands towards the red letter that shone with essence, his Origin sensing a sense of Authority from it as the moment he touched it, it released a proud and strong voice that reverberated in his mind.
"Lead a Legion to the Verittas Fortress where the first point of contact of this war will occur. Prove your worthiness as an Infernal Lord there by claiming the first victory in this war!"
RUMBLE!
The voice echoed in his mind as if it was to be completely obeyed, its authority dying down thereafter as it faded into strands of red light. He glanced up to the smiling Infernal Lord Azula as he asked.
"The Verittas Fortress?"
"Ah yes, a literal fortress floating in the vastness of space, here are the coordinates. It is a fairly interesting stronghold that the Wizards created as one of the first points of defenses against Celestials. You will be reinforcing them as those expected to clash in this war are the weakest of all forces, with the 1st Infernal Lord using this opportunity to see your personal strength and your strength as a commander."
Noah's Ancient Blood Clone nodded as he glanced at the numerous moving Infernals below him, their numbers hitting in the tens of thousands. Azula glanced in their direction as she continued.
"You will be using the Second Infernal Gate that is actually located not too far from the Verittas Fortress to get there swiftly. The only thing you'll have left to do is command the Infernal Legion as well as work together with the little Wizards and Witches there to push back the advancing Celestial Legions. Fun, isn't it?"
The voice of the Infernal Lord was filled with blood lust as it seemed like she wanted to go in this battle herself, finishing her words in a teasing manner as he nodded towards her.
"Understood. I will head out right away."
He affirmed at the Infernal Lord as he had his own thoughts rapidly moving, seeing this as an opportunity to be involved in the first conflict of the war in a huge capacity that he would not be able to be in as Crixus yet.
But as the 9th Infernal Lord...he would be standing against multiple Grandmasters and Celestials that were aiming their blades to conquer more lands and increase their amount of influence.
It was this influence that they coveted, as it would allow their influence over the fates of many beings to increase, which would in turn increase their power!
Noah saw this as one of the biggest motivations for the Founder who had proclaimed the declaration of War. As the being that influenced the huge organization raving through the Dark Expanse, the Fate Lines he had collected over the years were insurmountable, where he would not be too surprised if this being was not too far away from mastering the Supreme Law of Fate.
His power was already massive, and if he could increase his own strength while stopping the expanding influence of the Celestials and their rapid increase in strength, he would gladly do it as it was killing two birds with one stone!
He descended d
own towards the ground where orderly and armored figures of Infernals stood.
His eyes counted more than 10,000 that made this Legion, and it was all shockingly majority of the Infernals at the Void Realm, with about 3000 in the Soul Forging Realm, and even 10 at the Domain Expansion Realm!
Their gazes glanced up towards him as he made his Chaos Field visible with all of its glory, causing many of them to have their knees buckle at its pressure as the 7th Infernal Lord Azula in the skies looked on in shock.
RUMBLE!
Noah did not hide his advancement in the Law of Chaos when it came to this Infernal Lord, because he knew it was a Special Existence that was made for a single purpose- Destruction!
In her Origin, there stood no plots or schemes, just following orders and directions from the strongest Infernal Lord as they awaited to carry out the goal they were created for. Thus, Azula only felt shock at seeing the number of his Chaos Particles that were rapidly nearing the three hundred thousand milestone.
He glanced at his Stat Panel that had continued its improvements, especially so in the number of Fate Lines and Chaos Particles as he continued to influence more and more things around him.
[Noah Osmont][Title(s): Infernal Lord(Variant)]
[Bloodline(s): Vampyre Progenitor(Awakening)]
[Fate Line(s) : 289,258]
[Chaos Particle(s) : 269,362]
[Origin Core(s) : Fire-3, Water-3]
[Domain(s) : Fate,Chaos, Space, Fire, Water]
[Vitality: DOMAIN]
[Focus: - ]
[Strength: DOMAIN]
[Law(s) : Fate-2.8%,Chaos-2.6%,Space-8%, Fire-33%, Water-33%]
He was already nearing the mastery of 5% in just a matter of days, and he saw himself achieving the 1 million milestone soon enough as long as he continued to act on the grand and much larger stage.
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