The Last King Of Darkness-Chapter 1614 - 762: Glutton (Part 2)

The Book of Knowledge denied:

"Completing the Source Ascension of 25 Strong Sources at once, I’m afraid even the Sea of Source would turn upside down. Generally, one to two are completed. This way, he becomes a True King with 1 Root Origin and 24 Strong Sources. Afterward, he can gradually ascend the rest of the Strong Sources. With a Supreme Source Law already within the soul, future ascensions become relatively easier."

Rod finally understood, no wonder there is such a huge gap between True Kings. A True King with 1 Root Origin and a True King with 25 Root Origins—that’s simply not on the same level.

I am indeed still an immature True King.

Even the Spiritual Energy of a great Monarch is stronger than mine.

But thinking back, when the King was at Monarch Level, the Spiritual Energy reached the limit of level 17, which is a Monarch with 40 million chronos of Spiritual Energy.

In comparison, 10 million chronos of Spiritual Energy is just so.

Of course, the power of the King of Bright Light is still awe-inspiring. Even just a wisp of Residual Soul enabled someone with Horus’ aptitude to reach a critical state with only three rounds of the Ascension Ceremony.

After the cheers at the Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground subsided, Rod conveyed this good news to everyone.

When they heard that Horus was already on the threshold of becoming a True King, everyone wore expressions of disbelief.

"We are about to have a third True King..."

Such thoughts echoed in everyone’s mind, but no one spoke it aloud.

They feared that by saying it, they would wake up from a beautiful dream.

Seeing their expressions, Rod hurriedly added, "Of course, we cannot carry out the True King Ceremony yet. Humanity does not have enough fortune to bear a second... um, third True King."

Bossivale asked anxiously, "Then what should we do?"

Rod smiled and said, "Don’t worry, Bossivale, have you forgotten the Final Ascension Ceremony I mentioned?"

Bossivale suddenly realized, the Final Ascension Ceremony was the last step in the ancient path to godhood, but this path has been severed, and the Ascension Ceremony no longer has a final step.

In its place is the True King Ceremony.

But the Final Ascension Ceremony did not disappear altogether. After modifications, it became a new ceremony that allows a True King to fuse with Divine Source Material. Though it cannot form a complete Divine Origin Base, it nonetheless bears the capability to carry the soul and the Root Origin, thus creating space for a new True King.

"After the King awakens, we can conduct this specially altered ceremony. I still have 6 pieces of Divine Source Material, which should be enough to create space for Horus."

No one spoke; the Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground was silent, but the joy spread quietly, and hope glimmered in everyone’s eyes.

Suddenly, Luo Weiya shouted, "The rise of Trolean is unstoppable!"

The spirits of everyone shook in response as if he had voiced their innermost thoughts.

Horus raised his right hand, and as if with a tacit understanding, everyone made the same gesture and shouted in unison.

"Hail humanity of light and fire!"

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In that thrilling atmosphere, Horus formally presented Rod with Trolian’s new round of comprehensive expansion plans.

Although the King would awaken in one or two days, they couldn’t even wait for those days.

Rod looked at this extraordinarily bold plan in surprise. According to the plan, Trolian would emerge from four major cities and expand in four directions simultaneously. The ferocity and the power of this plan were unprecedented in Trolian’s history. If this plan were completed on schedule, Trolian would rapidly transform from a kingdom nestled in a mountain nook of the Dead Ash Mountain Range into a vast domain occupying the entire Gray Soil Continent and parts of the Dead Soil Continent.

Its territory size would be hundreds of times larger than it is now.

"Can we really have enough power to accomplish such a massive expansion?"

After reading, Rod raised his eyes in confusion and looked at the people before him. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Bossivale smiled and said, "With three True Kings at the helm, a human nation can certainly achieve such a feat."

Dalin took a drag of his cigarette and smiled, "Even if our paper combat strength isn’t enough, we believe we can create another miracle."

Luo Weiya said, "We also have Calier’s secret forces. The Great Priest Megan says he has made significant progress, Calier’s combat strength is expanding rapidly, the Mechanical Research Institute has also produced more Spiritual Energy Mechanical Bodies, and the Taboo Armament is recovering. Our actual combat strength isn’t merely what’s on paper."

Amendo added, "Lord Rod, everything relies on your decision."

Rod frowned slightly, unable to make up his mind; he turned to the Book of Knowledge and the Book of the Future for advice.

The Book of the Future pondered, "I can’t see a clear future; it’s chaotic, confusing, murky, with flickering shadows—this is the unknown, and there could be some danger."

The Book of Knowledge flipped through its pages and, in a very solemn tone, said, "Master, as a former decision-maker for the Human Alliance, I have helped them win countless victories with my supreme wisdom. I can responsibly tell you this approach is unrealistic. Trolian’s power is limited. Why don’t you concentrate all your forces first and completely annex the former territory of the Saint Rel Kingdom to the west? Gather all resources and supplies, strengthen further, and then turn to expand towards the southeast and north?"

Rod thought the Book of Knowledge made some sense, and he immediately shared his thoughts with everyone.