132: Light of Breakthrough

“Two Legends, plus their methods… Apolosi…”

Lord Su’s voice showed little emotion, but the soft tapping on the table revealed his inner turmoil.

Radiant City, Eye of the Storm, Abyss Maw, Molten Heart.

Of the four Eternal Cities, two had clearly defected, and one was suspected of being lost.

Only Radiant City was still struggling to hold on, and its guardian Legend, Apolosi, was fighting one against two, or possibly even more.

This situation was more than “a bit troublesome”; it was a catastrophe!

Zhou Yong’s voice was heavy: “Yes, that’s why we must break the stalemate in Woma World as quickly as possible, gather our strongest forces, and support Radiant City.”

“Otherwise, once Apolosi… the consequences would be unimaginable.”

Lord Su fell silent.

He understood Zhou Yong’s meaning: if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold.

“Can you and Lord Dragon Battle handle the Legendary methods of the Dark Star Empire and the Three-Eyed Race?” Lord Su asked.

Dragon Battle, the top-ranked individual on the Woma World leaderboard, was one of the Blue Star Alliance military’s true aces.

Like Zhou Yong, he was a veteran Level 6 Lord.

It was said that his territory housed the Sky Punishment Matrix, built with the full support of the military, capable of unleashing Legendary-level pinpoint strikes in a short period.

And Zhou Yong’s Yong City possessed a ‘Realm Interference Field’ that could defend against Legendary-level attacks.

“We will contain each other,” Zhou Yong replied, “but the problem lies with Echidna and Ignis.”

Lord Su’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Zhou Yong and Dragon Battle’s trump cards were essentially trading blows with those of the Three-Eyed Race and the Dark Star Empire.

And this was in the best-case scenario; after all, while the Blue Star Alliance could pay an extra price to allow them to retain two Legendary-level methods, there was no guarantee the other side wouldn’t do the same.

Pressure, like a collapsing mountain, bore down.

His strongest subordinate, Bai Xiao, was currently at the peak of Gold-tier, seemingly a step away from Legend, but in reality, worlds apart.

That threshold had trapped countless brilliant talents.

Could he truly only watch the situation deteriorate?

Lord Su’s gaze unconsciously fell upon the territory information on his Lord panel, where a miniature holographic model of the Grand Void Azurewood Palace floated.

On the back of his left hand, the “∞” mark felt slightly warm.

Sublimation!

His golden finger, initially, could only be used for the evolution of troops and certain buildings.

But as his own level increased, this mysterious power also grew.

Its scope of influence had already extended to certain “special items.”

Almost instinctively, Lord Su’s attention focused on the miniature holographic model of the Grand Void Azurewood Palace floating on the territory panel.

This core building, after he had used his talent to boost it all the way to the Gold-tier, had been reborn, giving rise to several unprecedentedly powerful functions.

【Grand Void Azurewood Palace (Gold-tier)】

【Core Function 1: Sky-Peering Vine Network (Enhanced) — The perception range and accuracy of countless Sky-Peering Vine sub-bodies are greatly improved. The 'Wood Spirit Eyes' under its jurisdiction are acutely perceptive, capable of capturing even subtle energy fluctuations and soul traces. Through 'Myriad Spirit Resonance,' the main body of the palace can integrate and analyze the massive intelligence transmitted by all sub-bodies in real-time, as if wielding the Eye of All Creation.】

【Core Function 2: Shapeshifting Simulated Realm (Expanded) — Not only capable of large-scale environmental manipulation, distorting light and shadow, and simulating terrain, but also able to weave highly realistic “illusory armies” or “barrier mazes” using 'Ethereal Green Leaves' as a base, combined with spiritual energy. When activated, it is enough to trap even Gold-tier enemies, making escape difficult.】

【Core Function 3: Spirit Core Insight — The palace body or imprinted sub-bodies emit special fluctuations, capable of actively detecting and analyzing illusions, curses, and stealth/concealment effects within a three-kilometer radius. It can directly dispel low to mid-tier illusions, significantly weaken high-tier effects, and mark their sources.】

【Core Function 4: Yi Wood Thunder Pool — Can accumulate Qing Xiao Divine Thunder. In addition to actively summoning lightning to destroy enemies, it can also automatically trigger a portion of its thunder power to retaliate against attackers when the palace suffers heavy damage.】

【Core Function 5: Spirit Source Convergence — Can draw and gather immense spiritual energy of a specified attribute, temporarily infusing it into a single life form deeply linked to the palace core, causing its power level to significantly leap in a short period. This process consumes an enormous amount of the recipient’s soul will and the palace body’s own energy reserves, and can only be activated once a month.】

“Spirit Source Convergence…” he murmured softly, his fingertip gently tracing over the words “can only be activated once a month.”

The cost was immense, and the restrictions were strict, but its effect… perhaps it was the solution he had been desperately searching for?!

Bai Xiao… with this assistance…

A bold plan quickly formed in his mind.

Apolosi’s crisis, Woma World’s predicament, perhaps a glimmer of hope could truly be found here.

“Lord Su?” Zhou Yong, having waited a long time for Lord Su’s response, couldn’t help but ask.

“I’m thinking, perhaps we can create a ‘pseudo-Legend’,” Lord Su said slowly.

Zhou Yong on the other end of the communication was visibly stunned: “Pseudo-Legend? You mean…”

“I might have a way to temporarily grant Bai Xiao Legendary-level combat power.”

Lord Su didn’t over-explain the source of his abilities, going straight to the core point.

Zhou Yong was silent for a moment, then spoke with a hint of surprise: “You have such a method? What support do you need?”

He didn’t press for Lord Su’s trump card; years of military service had taught him that everyone had their secrets.

Especially in this situation, the outcome was far more important than the process.

“I need one thing.”

Lord Su mused, “A wondrous item containing vast, pure energy, and possessing sufficient ‘status’.”

He paused, then added: “It doesn’t have to be Legendary-tier itself, but its potential must be sufficient.”

Zhou Yong seemed to be thinking rapidly on his end.

A moment later, he said: “I… might have something that fits your requirements. It’s a star source shard obtained by the military years ago while exploring an ancient ruin; it might be part of a Legendary-tier item.”

“Its energy is extremely vast and pure, but we’ve never been able to utilize it effectively. We’ve tried many methods, but none could unleash its true power. Perhaps it could meet your requirements…”

“star source shard, huh… We can try it,” Lord Su chewed on the name, a glint in his eyes. “Please send it over as quickly as possible, the sooner the better…”

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