Across the Sea

The captured Nupas People swallowed hard, and with difficulty, spoke the truth.

Upon hearing this statement...

The Demonfolk could hardly imagine it.

Why did the once tall Morgan People become so short and thin after tens of thousands of years?

Is it because of the environment on this island?

Apas then asked the crucial question.

"And where is your ancestor Nupas now?"

"The progenitor of Nupas?"

The Nupas People prince looked at the tall figure before him, who was clearly the leader, with surprise and doubt, and spoke.

"King Nupas died tens of thousands of years ago."

"He's dead?"

Apas frowned even more deeply.

How did he die?

The Nupas People shrank back in fear.

"The truth has long since vanished into the past. But fortunately, through the Royal Court since childhood, I've learned some stories about ancient times."

"Explain!"

Legend has it that in the beginning, King Nupas led his people to this island, where they cultivated the land, planted crops, and raised cattle and sheep.

"Because the island was very large, over time, the tribe multiplied rapidly, and their numbers increased."

"Then, the great King Nupas gave birth to two sons."

"One is named Feiluo, and the other Arangda."

"Feiluo was the eldest son, Arangda was Nupas's second son."

"Over a long period of time, both princes grew into powerful Neng'en."

"At first, the two princes had a good relationship; they worked together to hunt giant beasts on land and giant fish in the sea."

"But this good fortune didn't last long. Later, as King Nupas grew older, he began to age."

"He sensed his days were numbered and prepared to choose a successor."

"The old King Nupas initially favored his younger, more handsome, honest, and more like-minded second son. He entrusted the island's most fertile land and a large population to his second son Arangda, while showing little concern for his eldest son."

"Anyone with discerning eyes could see that the old King Nupas favored his second son Arangda, to inherit his position, and was slowly beginning to lean towards Arangda."

"And at this moment, the eldest son Feiluo, could no longer bear it and finally revealed his ambition."

"He conspired with old Nupas's favorite concubine, entered old King Nupas's tent with a knife, and killed King Nupas. Then, he forged the old king's orders, forcing the various tribes to pledge allegiance to him and ordering the execution of Arangda!"

At this point, the Nupas People prince was filled with righteous indignation.

"And just then, Arangda returned with the Remnant Horn, loudly proclaiming himself the true heir."

"Because it contains the Remnant Horn, a treasure once cherished by the King Nupas, said to hold ancient secrets. Of course, it is also a keepsake left by the King Nupas to Arangda."

"On one side are the Remnant Horn and the fondness of the old King Nupas; on the other is Feiluo, the eldest son, carrying the old King Nupas's tokens and his wife's proof."

Ultimately, neither of them could convince the other.

"Therefore, Feiluo could only take half of his people to the North of the island and change their name to Felo People. Arangda, on the other hand, stayed here with the rest of his people, and that is the origin of us Nupas People."

"This marked the beginning of a war between us and the Felo People that has lasted for tens of thousands of years, and continues to this day."

Apas listened patiently until the end, then finally let out a long sigh.

"Nupas, I should take him away from the Land of Radiance and into the World of World of Darkness."

This was his most admired son back then, but he had long since passed away.

Too.

Tens of thousands of years have passed. If he hadn't started Demon's training and become Dark Demon, he probably would have died of old age in the past.

Show me your horn.

Apas spoke.

"Okay."

The Nupas People delivered the horn.

As Apas touched the horn slightly, a magical light flashed, and a crystal short sword appeared in his hand.

"This is the dagger I gave to Nupas back then."

"What a pity he was hiding here."

Apas stood on the hill, looking at the Nupas People before him.

He didn't quite believe the history told by the Nupas People prince; after all, those who tell history always tend to side with their own people.

He was also unclear about the true source of the conflict Nupas People and the Felo People.

But since both of these groups are descendants of Nupas, he should take them with him to the Continent of Radiance.

This was a promise he once made to Nupas.

So he spoke.

"I am Demon King Apas, the father of Nupas. I have returned from the Dark Lands to reconquer this world. Go back and tell your king that I will be recruiting a portion of the Nupas People to join my expedition within a month."

"You need not worry about the Felo People either; I will also recruit their men."

King Nupas was greatly surprised upon hearing this.

The man before him actually claimed to be the father of King Nupas. Tens of thousands of years had passed, Nupas was dead, yet Nupas's father was still alive. This seemed utterly absurd to him.

It was as if she could read his mind.

Apas sneered.

"Heh, you don't believe me?"

With a thought, the Law of Darkness surged forth.

Instantly.

The entire sky was shrouded in darkness, and an endless chill enveloped the vast island, shocking and terrifying all its inhabitants.

What happened?

"It was daytime just a moment ago, how come it's dark now?"

"Who has descended upon us? What being have we offended?"

King Nupas, who had witnessed Apas's divine power firsthand, was so shocked that he could not even speak properly.

"This... this..."

"This is the power of Demon. Go, complete my mission. If you perform well, I will consider bestowing this power upon you."

"Yes!"

Having witnessed such power, King Nupas dared not delay and quickly departed.

Apas and the others then went to the Felo People's settlement and repeated the same operation.

that's all.

Some of the Nupas People and Felo People boarded their ships and went on the expedition with them.

A few years later.

The Demonfolk army finally arrived at the coast of the Continent of Radiance.

The Gaen Giant, who remained there, also saw a large fleet of ships crossing the sea.

Countless bizarrely shaped Demonfolk descended from countless large ships, wielding weapons and baring their fangs and claws.

The leader proclaimed himself to be Apas and declared that he would return to the land of his ancestors.

They quickly reported this news to Titan King Aimasite.

Inside the stone palace atop the Mountain Range.

Upon hearing this, Titan King Aisimate showed no concern; instead, he burst into laughter.

"As expected, those losers are back, Morgan People, ha!"

"Apas, Apas, this time, you won't escape!"

He immediately ordered the mobilization of all the Titan Gaen Giant armies to meet these enemies who had traveled from afar.