"Phantylia? (Unconcerned)"
Far, far away, Celenova suddenly sensed something faintly, turning to cast her gaze in a certain direction.
Faced with Phantylia's plea for help, the only one who could assist her now was a colleague from the Path of Destruction—specifically, her, the Lord Ravager who stood as a counterpart to Harmony.
"An illusion?"
But soon, Celenova retracted her gaze.
"Losing a fight is only natural, but she shouldn't die."
Celenova thought to herself.
That Phantylia would be defeated was within her expectations.
However, given the nature of a Heliobus, few in this world could truly kill her. At worst, she could shed her skin like a golden cicada; the probability of a true disaster was small.
It was probably just her imagination.
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Interastral Peace Corporation, the Ten Stonehearts' conference room.
"The battle between Emanators that everyone was waiting to spectate—the clash between The Hunt and Destruction—has concluded. Their representatives have determined a victor."
Opal, seated in a high-backed chair, spoke according to Diamond's instructions.
Upon hearing this, the present members of the Ten Stonehearts broke into a flurry of discussion.
Some believed Phantylia had won, others thought the Heavenly General had won, but most assumed it was a draw.
"The Xianzhou's Heavenly General was the victor."
"It was an undeniable, crushing victory. I even doubt whether Phantylia could be considered a competent opponent before him."
Opal scanned them and announced solemnly, "Defeating two Lord Ravagers in a single day—do you understand what that means?"
"Does this mean that comparing him to the Marshal is not just empty talk?"
A handsome, roguish-looking blond man raised his hand and asked.
"The Marshal?"
Opal smiled. "Do you know what Diamond's assessment of this Heavenly General is?"
"—That he is, in every respect, the Marshal's superior!"
"If that's the case, doesn't this make the Xianzhou Alliance's influence within the Corporation second to none?"
Aventurine asked after a moment of contemplation.
"Yes. The compatibility between Preservation and The Hunt is decent enough. We must absolutely maintain good relations with the Xianzhou Alliance to the best of our ability!"
Opal nodded.
"Perhaps you think we're making a mountain out of a molehill, that he's just one Emanator, no matter how strong."
"Then I can only tell you this."
"Thwarting Iron Tomb, suppressing Phantylia—these were merely today's appetizers."
Opal took a deep breath.
He wouldn't have believed the words he was about to say for the life of him, had he not received personal confirmation from Diamond.
"In less than half a month, the Aeon of The Hunt appeared once again. This is the main event of the day."
The entire room fell silent.
You must understand, the aid of an Aeon is the unobtainable love, the white moonlight, that the Interastral Peace Corporation yearns for.
The Xianzhou Alliance's strength lies in the fact that their Aeon actually responds to the calls of his followers. This is their most powerful deterrent.
And what about the Corporation, in contrast?
You see, even Nanook occasionally backs up his subordinates, while Qlipoth's response to them would genuinely be:
'Who?'
The husband is a workaholic, and the Corporation is like a wife waiting alone in an empty house—lonely, pitiful, and helpless.
Haha, just kidding. They're masochists; they enjoy this kind of unrequited love from a distance.
"This eighth Heavenly General was born the last time the Reignbow Arbiter manifested."
Opal conveyed Diamond's earth-shattering speculation, "And what's surprising is that during this most recent manifestation, he was still present."
"All of you here are intelligent people. I'm sure I don't need to spell it out for you."
The Ten Stonehearts once again fell into silence.
The Reignbow Arbiter favors this Heavenly General, and is even willing to personally intervene for him.
Even if it sounds absurd, as long as the possibility exists, the Corporation must prepare for it as a working hypothesis.
"I have convened this meeting today simply to convey a message from Diamond to all of you."
"Pick the right side in the future."
"And rein in your violent methods. It would be best to have as little to do with the people from the Market Development Department as possible. Don't get involved in their affairs, lest you get burned."
Opal said this earnestly, directing his words at the few members who most enjoyed seeing rivers of blood.
"In the future, if you encounter a Heavenly General out there, watch your step. After all, Diamond cannot guarantee your safety."
Having said his piece, Opal declared the meeting adjourned.
"Nanook, in the face of The Hunt's provocation, I hope you can truly remain seated..."
After the others had left, Opal muttered to himself.
What the Corporation hopes for most now is for the 'Forge Master' to run into Leon. Then, while Diamond provides support and curries favor, they can cut the Gordian knot and finish him off.
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Xianzhou Alliance, Marshal's Headquarters.
"Our eighth Heavenly General has really stirred up some major trouble for us."
On the surface, Yao Guang wore a helpless expression, but her eyes were filled with pride for him.
"Oh?" Hua waited for her to continue.
"He's only been out for a few days and he's already provoked three Lord Ravagers. Is that big enough for you?" Yao Guang said with a chuckle.
"Was he injured?"
Hua's tone instantly grew solemn.
"None. Not only was he completely unharmed, but Celenova, Iron Tomb, and Phantylia were all defeated!"
"Two retreated, and one was killed!"
Yao Guang was grinning from ear to ear.
Leon is a Xianzhou Heavenly General. His strength symbolizes the strength of the Alliance. How could this not be a cause for joy?
"If it's him, perhaps it's truly possible."
Hua wasn't shocked; on the contrary, she felt it was to be expected.
Leon's power, in truth, cannot be viewed through a conventional lens.
It's no exaggeration to say that Vanquisher, on its own, could be considered a top-tier Emanator.
On top of that, Leon himself is also at the apex of the Emanator pyramid.
One can only say that when the two are combined, they truly achieve an effect where 1+1 is greater than 2.
"No, as strong as young friend Leon is, he cannot exceed the peak of what it means to be an Emanator."
"I heard he provoked both Iron Tomb and Phantylia on the same day. Dealing with two Lord Ravagers couldn't have been that easy."
Yao Guang shook her head and voiced her own speculation.
"You mean?" Hua could tell there was an unspoken meaning in her words.
"Lan has appeared again. I'm afraid He must have assisted in this," Yao Guang said with great seriousness.
"...You said Lan?"
Hua rarely showed any sign of astonishment.
But ever since this person, Leon, appeared, her 'rarely' has become the norm.
"Yes. The information from the Cloud-Peering Mirror is never wrong."
Yao Guang indicated she wasn't joking. "The last place the Reignbow Arbiter's arrow of light descended was exactly where young friend Leon was located."
"Truly, the times create the hero..."
Hua sighed with heartfelt emotion.
"To think that the Third Abundance War could produce such a formidable powerhouse."
He called upon Lan's gaze once more, not with any external object, but by will alone?
My heavens, Lord Leon!
The crown prince of The Hunt, the Heavenly General who best understands how to draw a bow!
The Xianzhou Alliance really ought to let him take over!
"Who could argue with that."
Yao Guang also felt it was too exaggerated.
If this fantastical reality weren't laid out right before her eyes, she would sooner believe it was a sign of her own descent into Mara.
"What was the cause of the enmity?" Hua asked.
"I don't know. I heard Iron Tomb launched an invasion of Balanza. It was likely something his Ranger ideals couldn't stand for."
Yao Guang shook her head. "As for Phantylia, it's unclear."
"Who was the last Lord Ravager the Alliance fought?" Hua mused.
"It was Celenova."
"Then let's prepare for war. We'll launch a crusade against Celenova."
Hua smiled when she heard it was someone who had made an enemy of Leon.
"Alright." Yao Guang had no objections.
"The Hunt and Destruction have clashed many times."
"It's clear that besides Abundance, it is the Alliance's second target for elimination."
Hua's gaze drifted to the distance.
"Since they've come looking for trouble with our Heavenly General, how could we not return the favor?"
The Hunt is exceptionally vengeful and extremely protective of its own, both inside and out.
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