The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 684: Back to the Zafiro Sector (I)

It took less than a week for the Collapsing Lightning Alliance to repair all the damage done to the fortress by the last God Tower, and now they had a new headquarters from which they could take a step forward into the Zafiro Sector.

Of course, before making that move, the Collapsing Lightning Alliance had to retake control over the Golden Core Sector. The war had generated complete havoc over the thousands of cities in the Sector, generating billions of refugees. Those people had been moved back to the Collapsing Lightning Sector, but it was not sustainable.

With the help of Sector Duke Holan, the Collapsing Lightning Duke guided the millions of warriors across the Golden Core Sector, making sure to reestablish order in the lost cities, taking care of the Wave Beasts while reinforcing those areas.

That process would usually take a lot of time, but by relying on the geographic understanding of Sector Duke Holan, they were able to do it in a quarter of the time, and in less than ten days, they had already finished.

Of course, there was still the lengthy process of putting the refugees back to their homes, but that was not something the Collapsing Lightning Duke would take care of, as there were logistic branches in the military that could handle it.

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On the highest level of the central Titan Tower stood the Collapsing Lightning Duke, the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar, the Patriarch of the Aegon Family, and the great generals. All of them had smiles as they watched over the holographic map and saw how the Golden Core Sector changed from a disputed zone to one under the control of the Collapsing Lightning Alliance.

However, a solemn expression soon appeared as their eyes moved up north. The Zafiro Sector had been under the control of the Inferno Daemon Invasion Army for over a year, and it was heavily fortified, making taking back control a titanic task. Still, they would have to do it if they wanted to push the enemy out of Gaia.

”Have there been any signs of the Shadow King and Undying King in the Sector?”

While the next goal of the alliance was to take back the Zafiro Sector, the Collapsing Lightning Duke did not want to leave loose ends in the Golden Core Sector.

”I have done thorough research, and by compiling all the information gathered by our forces during the reconstruction efforts in the Golden Core Sector, we found no indication of the duoʼs presence. I highly doubt they would have chosen to remain behind and most likely sneaked back to the Zafiro Sector and regrouped with the Inferno Daemon Invasion Army.”

The Collapsing Lightning Duke nodded as he heard Angarʼs assessment and believed the two Dark Kings would not remain in the Golden Core Sector since the danger highly surpassed the benefits they could obtain.

”In that case, we will prepare to march north. Trying to overcome the Trinity Dark Towers in the Zafiro Sector directly would be too dangerous, so we will take control of the Crystal Mountains in the Sectorʼs periphery, establish a temporary headquarters there with a teleportation formation connecting to this place, so we can retreat in an emergency.

Once we have cleared the surrounding area of any traps or surveillance devices, we will make our move.”

The First Collapsing Lightning Pillar, Angar, and the rest of the great generals nodded. The plan was wise, and they were happy to see that the Collapsing Lightning Duke did not get carried away by the zeal of battle and thrill of victory, trying to march toward the Trinity Dark Towers in the Zafiro Sector immediately.

”War Master, might I ask if the Scarlet King will be accompanying us?”

The one who asked that question was Sector Duke Holan, but the Collapsing Lightning Duke could see how the eyes of all the great generals glowed with curiosity as they were very interested in the answer.

The great generals were not alone since the Collapsing Lightning Duke noticed how even the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar and Angar turned at him for an answer.

Although reliance on only one figure was dangerous for such a large army since they might crumble if something happened to him, the Collapsing Lightning Duke could not blame the group for their feelings.

After all, Cain managed to arrive the moment things looked the darkest for the Collapsing Lightning Alliance, facing the Blood King and helping everyone retreat before curing all the comatose Divine Ascension Masters, including a Titan, and granting everyone a 20 Revolution Refinement.

If that was not enough, the young man also deceived the Void King and nearly killed him before helping expel the Gods from the Golden Core Sector. He then prevented the self-destruction of two God Towers so the Collapsing Lightning Alliance could take control of them and use them as Titan Towers.

Such impressive feats and power implanted the idea in the great generals that as long as the Scarlet King was by their side, they could overcome any threat and turn the tables no matter the enemyʼs power.

The Collapsing Lightning Duke stared at the group for a moment as he considered what to say. He had only told them that Cain needed to enter secluded cultivation but nothing more. After a moment, a decisive light appeared in his eyes as he waved his hand.

An image appeared on the ceiling of the room, and all the great generals saw in it a Crystallized Blood Cocoon constantly draining the energy from the pool of boiling golden blood. As they focused on the cocoon, they could see into it and noticed a golden skeleton without arms or legs, whose ribs and waist were being pulverized.

Confusion appeared for a moment in the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar, Angar, and the great generals. Still, it did not take long for them to understand that the skeleton inside that Crystallized Blood Cocoon was none other than Cain.

”The Scarlet King is currently facing his Bone Calamity.”