Arc 44Zenit’s Rise and Barcelona’s Response
Sun Fei defeated Barcelona’s invasion, reclaimed Saint Petersburg, and took the throne of Zenit before strengthening his allies and preparing for a wider war. As Zenit expanded its power and declared war on Barcelona, Messi acknowledged that Barcelona needed time.
- Sun Fei killed the Six-Winged Battle Angel and Infantino, then Chambord’s allies arrived and routed Barcelona’s forces, leaving hundreds of thousands to surrender or flee.
- Sun Fei learned of Barcelona’s massacre in Saint Petersburg and Emperor Yassin’s death, then rescued Granero and returned to the occupied capital.
- Sun Fei confronted Christo, revealed Yassin’s decree naming him successor, and took the throne as Granero and the soldiers pledged their support.
- Sun Fei defeated Masiqielanuo and stripped Busquets, Pedro, and Alves of their power as Zenitians drove Barcelona’s garrison from Saint Petersburg.
- Sun Fei strengthened the Divine Domain Great World, learned that the Defilers would soon awaken, and reunited with Paris as Torres, Hasselbaink, and Batistuta recovered.
- Sun Fei formed an alliance with the Green Elf Clan, destroyed the undead armies in Anzhi, and uncovered a three-eyed Demon God sealed beneath the imperial palace.
- Sun Fei prepared the Behemoth Orc Clan’s relocation and demanded that four empires become Zenit’s vassals, while Barcelona’s leaders recognized Chambord as a serious threat.
- Guardiola ordered Barcelona to master Chambord’s puppet technology, Messi called for preparations for war, and Zenitians celebrated Sun Fei’s coronation and the fall of Eindhoven.