80: Returning to the base to prepare for reorganization and summon allies, they conducted pre-battle training to explore the Dominator Realm.

The golden light of the Peak Palace gradually receded. The Allied Army returned along their original path, with the Peak Record in Lin Chen's palm shimmering with pale gold patterns.

Nian Xue sat on A Qing's dragon back, shaking fragments of the inheritance pearl. "Daddy, are there flying beasts in the Ruler Realm?"

A Qing spread his wings and sped up. "There definitely are! I can catch up to them and help my little sister catch one to play with!"

Clear Snow expanded her Ice and Snow Domain, her cold air sweeping away the fog on the path ahead. "There is an origin fruit forest three miles ahead where we can pick fruits to replenish our energy."

Arriving at the fruit forest, the Wood Spirit Clan warriors picked the fruits. "Each fruit replenishes Origin concentration by 0.5%. Let's pick fifty and distribute them to everyone!"

Lin Chen bit into a fruit; his concentration went from 38% (Late Origin Realm) to 38.5%, and his Divine Thought expanded to 890 kilometers. Clear Snow's went from 80.5% to 81%.

Nian Xue chewed a fruit, 59% (Late Middle Stage Diamond) to 59.5%; A Qing went from 39% to 39.5%; the Star Spirit Clan Leader went from 39.5% to 40%.

Upon returning to the stronghold, each clan immediately divided the labor: the Metal Clan melted peak crystals to forge Ruler-level weapons, and the Spirit Plant Clan refined dominator pills.

The Stone Spirit Clan reinforced the stronghold walls, embedding dominator crystal fragments. "Defense is increased by 80%, enough to withstand the impact of the Early Stage dominator realm!"

The Sea Spirit Clan made Ruler Breathing Talismans. "These allow one to breathe in the waters of the Ruler Realm for eight double-hours. Everyone should prepare two!"

The Star Spirit Clan Leader held up a crystal stone to send a message. "Send word to the Crystal Spirit, Wood Spirit, and Transcendence Clans to gather here in three days!"

Lin Chen summoned the clan leaders. "The Ruler Realm Guardian Beasts have reached the Middle Stage dominator realm. We need to practice combined attack techniques to improve our combat power!"

The Dragon Clan Dragon Guard Leader proposed, "My clan and the Supreme Clan will practice the 'Golden Wing Light Staff Technique' to combine our strength and blast the beast cores!"

Clear Snow nodded. "The Wood Spirit Clan and I will practice the 'Ice and Snow Vine Formation' to freeze and entangle the beasts, limiting their movement!"

Lin Chen added, "The Metal Clan and the Stone Spirit Clan will practice the 'Cannon Shield Combined Attack,' using cannons to blast the beasts and shields to defend against charges!"

On the first day of combined attack training, the Dragon Clan's golden wings resonated with the Supreme Staff, and a golden light pillar blasted the target, shattering it.

Clear Snow's Ice and Snow Domain wrapped vines around a dummy beast, freezing and entangling it so it could hardly move.

The Metal Cannon and stone spirit Shield cooperated; the cannon blast reflected off the shield, increasing its power by 50%.

Nian Xue and A Qing practiced their cooperation. As A Qing flew, Nian Xue threw light balls that accurately hit the targets, and her concentration rose from 59.5% to 60%.

The Spirit Plant Clan refined ten furnaces of dominator pills. "Taking one increases Origin by 50% and lasts for one and a half double-hours. Keep them for backup!"

The Metal Clan forged twenty Ruler Swords. "The blades are embedded with crystals and can break through the scales of the Early Stage dominator realm!"

On the second day, their Realms stabilized. Everyone absorbed the remaining crystal cores, and their Origin concentrations rose again:

Lin Chen: 38.5% → 40%; Clear Snow: 81% → 83%; Nian Xue: 60% → 61%.

A Qing: 39.5% → 41%; Star Spirit Clan Leader: 40% → 42%; Dragon Clan Dragon Guard Leader: 41% → 43%.

Supreme Clan Leader: 52% → 54%; Spirit Plant Clan Chief: 8% → 10%; Stone Spirit Clan Leader: 95% → 96%.

In the afternoon, the allies arrived one after another: the Crystal Spirit Clan brought a hundred bottles of Ruler Liquid, the Wood Spirit Clan carried fifty sacred plants, and the Transcendence Clan carried purple crystal shields.

The Star Spirit Clan Leader counted the numbers. "A total of 450 people have gathered: 1 in the dominator realm (Lin Chen), 25 in the Origin Realm, and 120 at the Transcendence Level."

Lin Chen stood on the high platform, Dominator light condensing in his palm. "In three days, we will break into the Ruler Realm, take the Ruler Cores, and break through to the dominator realm!"

Everyone below the platform shouted in unison, "Break into the Ruler Realm! Break through to the dominator realm!" The sound waves were so strong they shook the crystal lamps of the stronghold.

On the third day, they took inventory. The Spirit Plant Clan prepared a hundred furnaces of healing pills, the Metal Clan set up thirty Ruler Cannons, and the Stone Spirit Clan made fifty crystal shields.

The Sea Spirit Clan checked the Breathing Talismans and Detoxification Talismans to ensure everyone was equipped. The Transcendence Clan reinforced the purple crystal shields by embedding dominator crystals.

Nian Xue helped the Spirit Plant Clan hand out pill bottles. "Sister, this pill bottle is so bright. Is it filled with dominator pills?"

The Spirit Plant Clan Alchemist smiled. "Yes, taking them will make you stronger. Don't sneak any, little sister!"

A Qing accompanied the Dragon Clan Dragon Guards to practice Dragon Breath. His golden wings flapped out streaks of light, attracting the smaller allies to watch.

That evening, Lin Chen summoned the clan leaders to discuss tactics. "The Ruler Realm is divided into three sections: the Ruler Plain, the Ruler Canyon, and the Dominator Platform!"

The Star Spirit Clan Leader added, "The plain has groups of Ruler beasts (Peak Transcendence), the canyon has Dominator Flood Dragon (Peak Origin), and the platform has Guardian Beasts (Middle Stage Dominator)!"

"We will divide into three teams," Lin Chen ordered.

"vanguard team: Wood Spirit, Sea Spirit, and Transcendence Clans. Clear Snow will lead you to clear the plain beasts and scout the canyon."

"main force team: Metal, stone spirit, Dragon Clan, and Supreme Clans. I will lead the way to fight the Canyon Jiao and attack the Dominator Platform."

"Support Team: Crystal Spirit, Elf, and Star Spirit Clans. The Star Spirit Leader will lead the way to replenish energy, heal, and protect supplies!"

The clan leaders took their orders. The vanguard team practiced 'Obstacle Clearing Techniques' through the night, the main force team honed their combined attack techniques, and the Support Team prepared energy replenishment supplies.

Nian Xue leaned against Lin Chen and touched the Ruler Record in his palm. "Daddy, will we be able to see the Ruler Core tomorrow?"

Lin Chen nodded and rubbed her hair. "Yes. Once we get the core, we'll become the strongest and be able to protect everyone!"

Clear Snow handed him a dominator pill. "Husband, take a pill to stabilize your Realm so you'll have the strength to fight the beasts tomorrow."

Lin Chen took the pill, his concentration rising from 40% to 41% (Late Origin Realm). After taking theirs, Clear Snow went from 83% to 84%, and Nian Xue went from 61% to 62%.

Late at night, the stronghold was quiet, with only the footsteps of the night watch warriors and the gurgling sound of the Pill Furnaces.

A Qing lay outside the camp, his dragon wings wrapped around Nian Xue's small blanket as if he were guarding her. The Star Spirit Clan's crystals glowed as they monitored movements in the Ruler Realm.

Lin Chen's Divine Thought swept toward the Ruler Realm entrance. The Aura was stable with no ambushes; the Guardian Beast was napping on the platform, seemingly waiting for enemies.

He gripped the Ruler Record tightly, his heart firm. Tomorrow, they would break into the Realm, take the core, and stride toward the dominator realm!

Clear Snow leaned on his shoulder. "Husband, no matter what we encounter, we'll bear it together. We will surely succeed!"

Lin Chen hummed in agreement and looked toward the camp. The allies were sleeping soundly with smiles on their faces, as if looking forward to tomorrow's Opportunity.

As the morning light brightened, the stronghold's crystal lamps went out. Each clan rose one after another, packed their gear, and prepared to set off.

Nian Xue jumped onto A Qing's dragon back, hugging her origin pearl. "A Qing, we're setting off! Let's go to the Ruler Realm to get the core!"

A Qing spread his wings, his Dragon Breath sweeping away the morning fog. "Let's go! I'll help Daddy fight the beasts and win the core to break through!"

Lin Chen led the Allied Army out of the stronghold toward the Ruler Realm entrance. The group moved like a golden torrent, their Aura as imposing as a rainbow.

After traveling ten miles, the Ruler Realm entrance appeared: two Ruler Stone Lions guarded a Golden Gate. The lintel was carved with 'Ruler Realm,' glowing with Dominator light.

The Star Spirit Clan Leader's crystal glowed. "The entrance requires the resonance of three crystals: the peak crystal, the Supreme Crystal, and the Origin Core!"

Lin Chen took out the three crystals, embedded them into the door slots in order, and injected Origin energy. "Everyone, inject energy synchronously to open the gate!"

The Origin energy of each clan poured in, and the golden patterns on the Golden Gate lit up. It slowly opened, revealing the dense Aura of the dominator realm within.

Clear Snow led the vanguard team to scout ahead. "We will enter first. Once the obstacles are cleared, we'll send a signal for the main force team to enter!"

Lin Chen cautioned, "Be careful! If you encounter strong beasts, don't fight them head-on. Send a signal, and I'll teleport to support you!"

The vanguard team stepped into the gate, their figures wrapped in pale gold light. The main force team set up their cannons on alert, and the Support Team protected the supplies while waiting for the signal.

The sunlight shone on the Golden Gate, reflecting the determined faces of the Allied Army. The gates to the dominator realm were now open for them.