Chapter 1033 Respect the Past, Embrace the Future

Chapter 1033 Respect the Past, Embrace the Future

The atmosphere of the Conclave of Heroes was now filled with palpitating hearts and anticipation as the supposed Prey of the Empires was now confidently standing before them without a shred of fear in his eyes.

Kahn intentionally hinted that he faked his death 'during the trial' and not after the trial was passed by one of the heroes.

That way... no one would suspect Atreus, the one who died after the ambush by the Hero of Time after Maximus, the Hero of Nature, passed the trial and also witnessed his demise at the hands of the Hero of Time.

And given the number of survivors who were less than half the original numbers before all the Heroes and Heroines entered Babylon... no empire had a chance to know which one of their party members was actually the Hero of Darkness or how he faked his identity to enter Babylon right under their nose.

In honesty, no one would want to claim that on themselves because they would face scrutiny and embarrassment if it was found that they were so incompetent that a lone hero even managed to enter their empire's elite group of warriors who were tasked with assisting and protecting the heroes and passed right through the front door when all the empires were hunting the Hero of Darkness zealously.

"So you didn't attack the Hero of Life but they blamed it on you?" asked Argos.

Kahn nodded and at this very moment, he telepathically messaged Romulus.

[Master... Thank you for all your teachings... they kept me alive during the fight with the Hero of Time's party.

I would not have made it out if not for the techniques you taught me.

But it's time for me to depart for our good. So this is a farewell for a while. I need to leave right now and we may not meet for a long time.] he spoke to the Heavenly King of Fire in a humble and respectful tone.

[I... understand. It was bound to happen since the day I met you at the border of the Nadur Empire just a year ago. I'm content knowing that I could teach you everything in the small timeframe we had. As your master... I'm proud of you.

And I look forward to seeing what kind of Hero you will become.] replied Romulus, the Fire elemental Fenrirborne.

[But you still have a long way to go. Do not slack off in your training or I will hunt you down and skin you alive.] he warned Kahn.

[Ah, yes. Don't worry about that master. I have been made to realize how much I'm lacking in terms of using the 5 techniques you taught me.

I also see that there is a lot to improve if I fight the Demon God one day.

Even though I wasn't looking forward to it... I guess it's my time to live up to the moniker of the Hero of Darkness for real.] responded Kahn in an obedient tone.

[Good. The next time I meet you... you better be stronger than me, or I will break every bone in your body.] said Romulus.

Kahn almost chuckled to see the usual response from his sadist master who forced him to keep on training regardless of the pain he had to endure in the past year.

Although he achieved a lot and died more than a million times during his training to learn the new techniques as well as unlock the first form of his domain...

His responsibility as the Hero of Darkness would not allow him to slack off and his role was vital for the future of Vantrea in many ways. Thus, he gladly accepted the overwhelming expectations his master, Romulus Lykaios, had for him.

Even the original Kahn aka the Martial Emperor had great respect for Romulus, who was his only true master in the original timeline. So the current Kahn also shared the same amount of respect and appreciation for the Heavenly King of Fire.

Step!

Step!

Kahn folded his arms behind his back and followed after Argos.

[Wait a minute... there's something I have left to do.] he spoke to the Revenant Sovereign.

Kahn's steps suddenly stopped as he turned around.

BOOM!!

Kahn's bursting aura suddenly changed and turned completely black and blue, revealing a perfect balance of Darkness and Cosmic Aether as if they had perfectly merged and revealed a dark-blue dragonfire mixed within his aura. Kahn's previously Black and Red aura now ceased to exist and the newly formed Black and Blue aura mixed with Dragonfire had become his newly evolved aura, setting a milestone in Kahn's own evolution.

Dhang!

Dhang!

As moments passed, even the mighty Emperors and Empresses felt a threatening aura encompassing their visages while the heroes and heroines could barely move their bodies.

And from Kahn's new aura... arose a 10-meter-tall mighty figure, materializing above him.

Everyone stared with bewilderment at this new dark and grim figure.

This wasn't Kahn but the silhouette of the Martial Emperor that hovered above him.

"This... this is the aura of a Peak 8th-stage saint! How is this even possible?!" This time, all the Emperors and Heroes, including Kahn's own hidden allies were simply befuddled...

This was a power akin to a farewell gift left by the Martial Emperor to the current Kahn, called as... Descent of the Martial God.

"A word of advice... whether it's a chosen Heroes or Heroines, the Emperors or the Empresses, or even the said group that was formed to hunt me since the day I was sent in this world...

Do not think that you can touch me or attack me just because I have no backing or guidance in this world." he spoke in a grim voice as his eyes revealed a terrifying bloodlust and his overbearing deathly aura of darkness spread around the enemies.

"From now on... If anyone even looks at me the wrong way..." spoke Kahn as he made a tyrannical and terrifying declaration at the conclusion of the Conclave of Heroes...

"I'll end your entire fucking bloodline!"

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