Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'-Chapter 1257 - 256: Empire Line: Toward the [Spiritual Deer] Ending (51)

"For the matter of Land Loyd, listen to me, don't engage in those terrorist acts. Let's find him, first stabilize his emotions, have a friendly conversation, and let him voluntarily relinquish power. If that doesn't work, just hide him away. At most, monitor his residence, that's all."

"You've been bearing the brunt of blame for billions of years, now it's my turn to take it for you."

Li Aozi crossed his hands, about to speak when suddenly his brows twitched. Immediately, he stood upright and shouted:

"Everyone, disperse!"

However, it was too late.

In the next moment, a ferocious impact instantly pierced through dozens of kilometers-thick rock layers, striking right at the secret underground meeting place. Intense heat and high pressure, at this moment, formed a natural fusion. Granite and soil were compressed and crushed together under an indescribable terrifying pressure, forcibly clustered at the atomic level.

Boom————————!

The exploding Sun burst forth on the ground of Border Abyss, the shimmering light at the same time illuminated the dim sky.

All four of Border Abyss's Narrative Consortiums were immediately alerted; eight Half-God Feng Qings and the national leaders scrambled up overnight to confirm the situation among themselves.

"The 'Crimson Blood Alliance' has not found any affected areas."

"The explosion did not originate from our 'Endless Garden'. "

"'Soul Hometown' has not suffered an attack."

"This is 'Collapsed Homeland'! We've detected a timeline invasion here. There was a secret infiltration by Starry Abyss Divine Race or Apostles into Border Abyss a month ago."

"[Fantasy Lord] reached the invasion site, checked it thoroughly, and confirmed it wasn't the aura of Starry Abyss Divine Race or any Divine Country landing traces. It should be some God Embracer or Apostle."

"Tsk, are those old Primordial Abyss guys going to personally step in? At this critical juncture, preparing to tidy up us neutral Narrative Civilizations is a real demonstration!"

"Wait a moment, [Lord Ao Sha] Merston has sent us a report."

The 'Crimson Blood Alliance' quickly said in communication:

"The explosion occurred within the Akwil Mountains in the north of Oxiulia Empire. Reports say there was some Empire meeting happening there, and surrounding mountain roads have been sealed off. It's confirmed the attack was aimed at the Emperor."

"With [Lord Ao Sha] Merston there shouldn't be any issue."

"No, she has been exiled."

"Exiled [Lord Ao Sha]? The Empire's Emperor must be crazy to exile such a powerful Demigod. Facing the Divine Clan Apostle's invasion, without Half-God Feng Qing, I don't see how he will resist!"

"Just four minutes after the explosion, the entire Empire is already under martial law. Things happened too quickly, and we can't do anything but watch and see."

"It's absurd for a mortal Emperor to counter an Apostle…"

"A pity for such a massive Empire, Alliance, you should have absorbed them earlier. Then they wouldn't be destroyed by an Apostle."

"We offered an olive branch, yet got rejected by those ignorant folks saying they are Empire Citizens and don't agree with our narrative, truly laughable."

The spokesperson of the Alliance chuckled:

"Now, it's time for Emperor Leoz and his people to see the consequence of rejecting the Narrative Civilization."

Fierce fire burned, above steel, mountains, and snowflakes, everything was rendered into a tragically magnificent scarlet.

This was not mere fire.

Everything flammable, non-flammable, unimaginable that could burn, abstract or concrete, was burning.

Nuclei were burning, electron particles were burning, energy was burning, residue heat was burning, light was burning, fire was burning, even burning itself was burning, as if immersed in a world constructed of flames. Nothing was unburnable, and even a fleeting thought in mind would ignite instantly, rising thick smoke in the cerebral cortex and depths of one's soul.

Crack!

An unassuming longsword was thrust into the lava. This was originally Li Aozi's seat, now even the atoms of the chair were gone.

In a worn cloak, a tall knight slowly tore through the smoke, sauntering into the meeting room, grabbing that sword with one hand while slightly raising his head, looking toward the breach on the mountainside, resonating divine power, faintly speaking:

"You did well, Lord Leoz. This strike isn't something just any could block."

He gripped the sword's hilt, lifting it upwards, continuing:

"You evidently possess not just Demigod strength now, but within Border Abyss, you can only exert Demigod power."

The gray robe raised thick smoke, flames blazing on the knight's fragmented steps, softly extinguishing everything nearby.

Wherever he tread, the ground instantly collapsed into a burning black footprint, even when all flammable substances were consumed, flames continued to flicker.

There were no flamboyant spells, no extraordinary techniques, not even a mandate worth mentioning.

Just pure strength, sheer physical strength, merely the friction and collision of the body with the cosmic, igniting, setting ablaze everything it contacted.

The knight raised the sword, casually speaking:

"Come out, Lord Leoz. I know you wouldn't die from that strike."

However, Li Aozi did not respond.

His response was only a series of glowing divine powers.

Oshen, Elevent, Atreya Nightwind, and other Spiritual Warriors emerged from the smoke, displaying the porcelain physiques of Spiritual Warriors due to the conscripted bodies, unable to fully display Divine Bodies.

Even so, 15 Starry Abyss orthodox Spiritual Warriors appeared simultaneously, various mandates and divine power pressures, forming an intensely compelling visual impact.

"Just a mere Apostle, daring to trespass the forbidden ground."

"Which God Master do you serve? I shall visit shortly."

"This aura, and this sword, look quite familiar…"

Vigorously charging Spiritual Warriors were about to act, yet were intercepted by a figure before them.

"Don't move."

Sand and dust blown away, revealing Li Aozi's solemn face:

"This guy's status isn't low; you're not his match."

"Lord Leoz? Do you know this guy?"

"In a way."

Li Aozi, hands held behind, calmly responded, looking at the visitor:

"The first Apostle of the [Goddess of Truth] - Arthur the Apostle of Fire. Why aren't you serving your master, yet troubling me? Don't let it be a blunder like crossing into one's own Dragon King Temple, fighting one's own kin, not really honorable."

"…I have no choice."

Arthur slightly swayed his head, lifting the blade:

"Lord Leoz, I don't wish to harm Starry Abyss kinfolk, as long as you fight me, everything will be fine."

"Lord Leoz, don't trust this guy." Oshen murmured: "That strike was outright aimed at killing all of us; let's all go together and directly slay him—"

"No need for that."

Li Aozi said.

"Even if it's an old colleague, Leoz, there's no need to hold back, is there?"

"I advise you to heed Oshen's suggestion, Leoz," Arthur said: "The power of this sword, and you're aware, even the [Emperor] Anpolo once had a finger severed by it—"

"No. You've misunderstood, Oshen, and this Apostle Arthur."

Li Aozi glanced at Arthur, stating:

"I mean, there's no need for us all to strike."

[Sunset Priest]

Next moment, Li Aozi grinned, his visage instantly lit by flames, transformed into a slender, vibrant Flame-Haired Girl, scarlet eyes flashing light, lips slightly pursed, casually saying:

"I alone suffice."