The Third Era of the Astral Realm
Chapter 485

Continue the War, the Same Formula, Raid on the White Wolf Royal Capital, Wings of Freedom

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The Royal Court has always longed to completely destroy the White Wolf Kingdom, a puppet regime that has disgusted the Royal Court for over a century, and to wash away a hundred years of shame.

As for Logo, his previous timidity stemmed from a lack of strength. Now, after several years of development, the Alchemy Industry Plan has yielded remarkable results, the nation's power has greatly increased, the Old Blood Faction has resolved its bloodline curse and swept away its decline, and morale is high. With such confidence, why would he still be cowardly? Wouldn't that have been a waste of his time developing his strength?

We have to take him down! No questions asked!

Under Logo's unwavering will, war was inevitable. However, it cannot be denied that the White Wolf Kingdom was not weak. Their population even exceeded that of the Royal Court before the New Blood Reform, their economy was more prosperous, and they had the backing of the Radiant Empire, which provided them with a continuous stream of support from all sides.

Under normal circumstances, it would be almost impossible for the Gendaya Royal Court to overcome this formidable obstacle; at least, in the eyes of the Grand Elder and the others, it would be an insurmountable challenge.

However, the new king's will could not be disobeyed, lest it dampen His Majesty's spirit. So, after exchanging veiled glances, the group began to offer subtle advice, not to persuade Logo to abandon the attack on the White Wolf Kingdom, but to minimize the intensity of the war as much as possible.

A minor victory to add luster to the coronation ceremony is enough; there's no need to mobilize the entire nation's resources and waste manpower. That's the gist of it.

Although their words were cryptic, Logo could understand them perfectly well.

Logo, however, was not angry. These subtle pieces of advice only proved the reliability of the three men and that they were wholeheartedly concerned for the country.

The three elders understood that with the Royal Court's current overall strength, it was indeed difficult to take down the White Wolf Kingdom.

"I understand what you mean." Logo raised his hand, and the three stopped talking, all looking at the young king on the throne.

"Based on the various national data you possess, our chances of completely Destruction the White Wolf Kingdom are indeed slim."

Logo's words secretly relieved the three of them. As long as His Majesty wasn't acting rashly, that was fine. What they feared was a young king who couldn't suppress his passion and desire to expand his territory. Such things were not uncommon, and they usually didn't end well.

"War is a matter of great importance to the nation and cannot be ignored. Your Majesty's understanding of your subjects is a blessing for us all." The Left Prime Minister bowed deeply, his words sincere and earnest. The sight of the Grand Duke Lieyuan beside him made his eyes twitch. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately only managed to utter, "I feel the same way!"

Logo smiled, instantly softening the originally serious and cold atmosphere of the palace.

"But I still want to attack the White Wolf Kingdom. Don't worry, I have enough power to take down a kingdom-level force."

"Does His Majesty intend to personally lead the charge? That won't do, it's too dangerous." The Grand Elder frowned. The previous King of Gendaya died in an attack by enemy forces, which led to chaos in the Royal Court and allowed the covetous Radiant Empire to take advantage of the situation. He had learned his lesson and would never allow such a thing to happen again.

The Royal Court cannot afford to lose its king again.

"Elder, there's no need to worry. I'm just sending an avatar to direct the battle," Logo reassured him.

Hearing this, the Grand Elder's expression softened slightly, but he still couldn't discern the true nature of the power held by Logo, leaving him somewhat uneasy. What if His Majesty had become arrogant?

Compared to the elders, Zuo Xiang knew Logo better. After a brief conversation and observing his facial expressions, he stepped forward. "Since His Majesty has made up his mind, we, as his subjects, can only obey. Please give the order."

With things having come to this point, the Grand Elder and the Grand Duke Lieyuan had no choice but to agree.

Logo slowly rose from the throne. Although it was just a powerless clone, its slightly thin body exuded a powerful sense of oppression that made even the Demigod hold their breath—the aura of a king.

"This war, codenamed ' The Continue the War,' is a continuation of the unfinished war from a century ago. The ultimate goal is to Destruction the White Wolf Kingdom and reclaim the Rising Sun Peninsula." The grand voice echoed in the palace, like thunder, resounding and deeply moving.

"Left Prime Minister!"

"Your subject is here!"

"You'll be in charge of diplomatic negotiations. The day before the war, notify the Corte Alliance, the Winter Empire, and the Crimson Alliance, asking them to help suppress the Radiant Empire's space-based weapons and space fleet. Additionally, it would be best to restrain the Radiant Empire's Demigod powerhouses. You can promise them whatever reward you can get them to help. Especially focus on winning over the Winter Empire, highlighting its strengths. Although we don't know why the Winter Empire suddenly stopped its offensive against the Radiant Empire two years ago and even signed a non-aggression pact, judging from the orcs' behavior, the two sides will likely only have a temporary peace; the blood feud hasn't been resolved, and they remain hostile. As for the An Alliance, I'll personally go and speak to them."

"Yes!"

"Grand Duke Lieyuan!"

"Your subject is here!"

"I appoint you as the commander-in-chief of the front lines, leading the Royal Court's elite troops, including the Heavenly Eye Force. Be prepared to seize Dragon Blood Island immediately after the war begins, and from there, sweep across the entire White Wolf Kingdom."

"Yes, sir!"

"Elder!"

"Your subject is here!"

"You are responsible for holding the fort in the capital, operating the Space Detection Tower at full power, and guarding against any desperate measures the enemy might take."

"Yes, sir!"

"As for me, I will personally go to the White Wolf Royal Capital to repay blood with blood and tooth with tooth, and let these traitors witness Destruction before their very eyes!"

With the highest levels of the Gendaya Royal Court making their decision, this long-dormant war machine roared into action once more.

Alchemy mechs stored in the armory were transported to various legions, and all kinds of weapons and equipment were distributed. The Gendaya soldiers, who had been holding back for several years, were eager to set off on their journey with excited expressions.

On the wide, flat, dark road, a long line of armored vehicles stretched out, the vanguard had already crossed several administrative districts, and the rear barracks were still pouring out in droves, a mighty and awe-inspiring sight.

Such a large-scale war mobilization could not be kept secret from other countries.

The White Wolf Kingdom, their arch-rival, reacted most swiftly, with its border troops on high alert, all weapons in a state of readiness, and its generals standing by, ready to go to war at any moment.

To the relief of the White Wolf generals, the Gendaya Royal Court's troops, after setting up camp on the border, remained motionless, as if they were merely there to intimidate them, just like before.

Such incidents have actually occurred quite frequently in recent years.

Logo had long ago ordered the Royal Court army to periodically assemble on a large scale at the border, flexing their muscles and intimidating the White Wolf Kingdom. After a military exercise lasting about one or two months, they would withdraw back to the country.

After this repeated itself, the White Wolf Kingdom gradually went from being tense at the beginning to getting used to it.

Although the high-ranking officers still dared not relax their vigilance, the soldiers below mostly did not take it seriously.

Actually, it's not their fault. In recent years, under Logo's rule, the Royal Court has become too harmless, like a rabbit, benevolent to everyone. They even sold their own colony to the Giant Race, which has drawn a lot of ridicule from the media in the White Wolf Kingdom. They say that Logo is selling off his grandfather's land without a care in the world and has completely lost his mind.

Furthermore, the most powerful nation on Planet Oklo, the Radiant Empire, stands right behind them, with a significant number of its troops stationed within their borders. The people of the White Wolf Kingdom Radiant Empire not at all worried about being attacked by the Gendaya Royal Court; they are fearless and act as if they are riding on the Tiger's Might.

These people don't understand a very simple truth: you have to take control of your own Fate.

When viewed on a national scale, this is an even more profound truth.

Is there anything else in this world that you can truly rely on besides yourself?

Despite the looming war clouds at the border, the atmosphere on Origin Island is gradually becoming more lively.

As the Left Prime Minister announced that Logo would be crowned king on New Year's Day, the entire Origin Island went wild. The people cheered and the streets were filled with joy and peace. This atmosphere amazed the delegations from other countries who arrived at the Royal Court. The Gendaya King had been vacant for more than a hundred years, suddenly had a occupant. At first, it seemed abrupt, but now it seemed that it made sense.

The time is drawing ever closer.

A month has passed in the blink of an eye.

The day before New Year's Day.

Within the Eye of Gendaya, Sea of Slaughter, crimson light filled the field of vision.

A mist of blood filled the air, enveloping Logo like a soft veil, as if bowing to a king.

Qiya was still asleep, and fine black lines had appeared on her fair, jade-like skin; her condition was deteriorating.

Raising his hand, a wisp of seemingly real yet illusory black smoke floated in his palm, and in the distance, one could vaguely make out an outline resembling a mouth.

This is [Mouth of Gluttony - Hatred]!

Logo spent four exquisite Demigod and one Rare Demigod, borrowing them from the Devils of Gluttony Clan through the old devil's network of connections.

Lancelot's Mouth of Gluttony can increase his power by devouring emotions of "anger".

The Mouth of Gluttony in Logo's hand can devour the power of "hatred" and resolve the "Clan Hatred" in Qiya's body without any problem.

After thinking it over, Logo decided to give up.

The reason is simple.

If Qiya were to use her Mouth of Gluttony to devour the Clan Hatred and transform it into power, Qiya would gain 5 points of benefit.

If Destruction the White Wolf Kingdom, eliminates the culprit White Wolf King, Clan Hatred dissipates on its own, and they willingly become part of Qiya's power, she can gain 20 points or even more in benefits.

After all, in any field, the effects of voluntary versus forced participation are vastly different.

If that's the case, why did Logo even bother to obtain the Mouth of Gluttony?

It's very simple. Just in case, as a backup plan, Clan Hatred is ultimately formed from strong negative emotions. Strictly speaking, it belongs to a kind of evil force and is very unstable. We must have a backup plan to be prepared for any eventuality.

"Don't worry, you'll wake up soon..."

The words drifted like blood mist, and the figure vanished without a sound.

After leaving the Sea of Slaughter, Logo arrived in a demiplane.

The God's Cage.

The 'deity' clad in golden armor fell into a long slumber under the influence of the Rune Array.

Beside the golden-armored deity, octopus-shaped "Maker" worked tirelessly, subtly altering the structure of this divine body and guiding it toward becoming a "Colossus."

"It's a pity we can't fully control this weapon yet, otherwise it would be truly foolproof."

At its peak, the golden-armored deity possessed the combat power of Peak Demigod. If I could transform it into Colossus, I would have a tremendous ally.

"And then there's the Godslayer, the vessel of an alchemy master. Although it's not the core alchemy tower, in the Elven Plane, it's definitely a warship more powerful than the Guta Federation's ' Nebula Class ' mothership... Unfortunately, it can't be used for this surprise attack. Large space warships aren't allowed to enter the atmosphere of Planet Oklo; this is a consensus among all major powers, after all, their destructive power is too great..."

The destructive power of spaceships is Destruction to the planetary ecosystem. No one wants their planet to be reduced to ruins. Therefore, long ago, the major powers made a pact that no power may send its space fleet into the atmosphere without the consent of more than two-thirds of the Council.

The use of space-based weapons must also comply with the provisions of the Council Charter and must not exceed them.

Ultimately, these regulations, like the prohibition against Demigod fighting each other on the planet, are all aimed at protecting the environment of Planet Oklo.

Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility, and this is not just an empty phrase on Planet Oklo. In some ways, the dependence of Transcendent on the environment is even greater than that of ordinary people, just as giant whales can only live in the deep sea, and shallow waters cannot nurture such behemoths.

High-magic planets are incredibly precious, the lifeblood of Transcendent. No one wants to see such a fertile land ruined, especially the major empires, who, as the biggest beneficiaries, are most enthusiastic about protecting the planet's environment.

With a wave of his hand, the Nirvana Tower flew out and quickly expanded to a height of a thousand meters, resembling a majestic mountain peak with an imposing presence.

The dark vortex at the bottom slowly rotated, exhaling a holy giant bird exuding a strong divine aura. Its flowing feathers moved without wind, as if Holy Spirit had descended from heaven, inspiring feelings of closeness and reverence in those who beheld it.

Send the corpse of the Holy Spirit Bird into the God's Cage, treating it the same as the Golden Armored God, and advance towards becoming Colossus.

After setting all this up.

Logo's main consciousness returned to the Nirvana Tower.

Our gaze descended, arriving at the barracks level.

After three years of continuous construction, Nirvana Tower became even more powerful, and the space of the barracks level expanded more than tenfold.

Looking around, rows of dormant alchemical warriors came into view, a dark mass spread across the ground, the strong visual impact making one's heart flutter and one's ambition grow wildly.

The ferocious and icy Dark Energy Wolf Beast, the cold and sharp Space-Rending Knight, the majestic and surging Wings of the Firmament...

Compared to the 10,000 soldiers who besieged Platinum Glory, the "Nirvana Legion" now numbers over 100,000!

Among them, there are 193 Epic- level warriors.

There are over a thousand Legendary, and the rest are almost all at High-Rank Transcendent ability.

Such a terrifying alchemical army would normally be impossible for Logo to create in just three years, given his financial resources and level of alchemy.

Ultimately, it's because of the power of [Power of Legend] and [Power of Immortality].

A four-star Immortal -level leader soldier can easily reach the Epic level, which is theoretically only attainable by five-star soldiers. Some exceptional leader soldiers can even rival Epic Tier Two soldiers.

However, the materials used are not much different from those of a four-star Rare- level war machine, and cost less than one-tenth of what is required for a five-star war machine.

What's even more outrageous is that Logo is only a top-tier alchemist; he hasn't even advanced to the ranks of alchemy masters yet.

Once he can mass-produce five-star Legend and Immortal war weapons, the scene will be...

With 100,000 soldiers gathered, the overall combat strength of the Nirvana Legion is formidable, which is one of the reasons why Logo dared to attack the White Wolf Kingdom.

Moreover, in addition to the Nirvana Legion, the elite individuals among the Golden Sparrow with the bloodline of the Holy Spirit Bird were also selected by Logo over the past three years and subjected to mechanized transformation. While becoming more ferocious in combat, they were also completely obedient to his command, more disciplined, and had many more ranged attack methods.

In addition, Logo had a trump card, which he had prepared specifically for the White Wolf King.

After taking stock of his power, Logo piloted the Nirvana Tower away from the demiplane, activated the "Spatial Floating Shadow" Rune Array, and disappeared into the air.

The communication was connected, and the projection of the Grand Duke Lieyuan in full military uniform appeared. He knelt on one knee, his bright red cloak fluttering in the wind behind him, and behind him stretched an endless military camp that stretched to the horizon.

"Your Majesty, we are ready and await your command to launch the attack."

"Then, let's begin the attack!"

The indifferent voice echoed, like Thunderclap thunderclap flashing across the sky, heralding the start of this war.

"Fire!"

The border guard officer roared hoarsely, and the next moment, accompanied by a long, piercing sound like the roar of a dragon or the howl of a tiger, countless long-range attacks roared toward Dragon Blood Island.

Missiles, shells, laser beams...

It is the early hours of the morning, a time when people are usually soundly asleep, according to their sleep schedule.

On the anti-aircraft turret, a drowsy soldier from the White Wolf Kingdom was startled awake by a sudden flash of white light in the distance. He unconsciously raised his hand to shield his eyes from the glare, trying to see what was rushing towards him. However, the next moment, the soldier and the anti-aircraft turret beneath him were engulfed by Endless artillery fire and turned into blood-stained dust.

It's nothing more than plowing the courtyard and sweeping away the holes.

Royal Court's attack, like a tsunami, poured down, instantly shattering Dragon Blood Island's defensive system.

They couldn't even last one round.

The so-called air defense system appears quite laughable under such overwhelming firepower, like an ant trying to shake a tree.

The main battlefield was left to Grand Duke Lieyuan and his soldiers. Logo himself, piloting the Nirvana Tower, teleported several times and arrived above the White Wolf Royal Capital.

Logo glanced casually at the towering Space Detection Tower that stood in all directions, reaching into the clouds, and smiled disdainfully.

The once Dawn Empire, relying on the betrayal of the White Wolf King, shut down the Space Detection Tower, thereby breaking the space confinement, storming into the capital, and annihilating most of the elite group of the Royal Court a hundred years ago in one battle, thus leading to the decline of the Royal Court.

Logo, too, plans to launch a surprise attack on the White Wolf Royal Capital's capital. He doesn't have an inside agent of the White Wolf King's caliber, nor does he need one.

"Wings of Freedom..."

As it murmured, the energy core at the base of the Nirvana Tower began to operate at full power. The golden-blue Fire of Birth surged violently, their intensity reaching its peak. In an instant, the dark golden surface of the Nirvana Tower shone with dazzling silver light. In a trance, this silver light transformed into a pair of sky-covering wings behind the tower, sweeping across the Heavenly Cloud.

Boom!!

The spatial rift, the so-called spatial confinement, is like a thin sheet of paper in front of the Nirvana Tower, which possesses the Freedom Trait; a gentle poke will tear a huge hole in it.

Logo, with a swagger, kicked open the gate to the heart of the White Wolf Kingdom.

When that alchemical tower, with its black and gold base, countless silver patterns coiling and writhing like dragons, and wings reaching to the sky, floated so grandly above the capital, all the citizens of the White Wolf Kingdom were terrified and speechless.

For a moment, the tranquil world and the vast sky resembled a somber painting.

Until... a torrent of soldiers filled every inch of the sky, and the eerie silence was broken by the rising and falling cries.

Destruction has come!

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