Chapter 931 Leaving For New Horizons

Chapter 931 Leaving For New Horizons

"I entrust my responsibilities to you for the time being," Orion stated, directing his attention towards former Village Chief Brane. With the awakening ceremony approaching in a few days, he needed someone reliable to manage affairs during his absence.

"I'll do my best. May Nak..." Former Village Chief Brane began, then swiftly altered his words. "May all of you return safely from your journeys."

The key figures all nodded, exchanging brief words of farewell before it was time for departure.

Orion, Fifi, Stronghold Leader Seth, Captain Seig, Leif, the other gods' chosens, and Vylkr warriors clasped hands to form a connection. Orion activated his gift, and instantly, they vanished into the sky with a fierce bolt of lightning.

Queen Selene watched the unfolding scene with longing flashing in her eyes as the fierce bluish lightning bolt pierced through the Primordial barrier and vanished into the clouds.

"Come back soon," Queen Selene whispered before turning on her heels and departing with the others.

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Second Border City

Patriarch Rylan's residence

"They're finally asleep," Patriarch Rylan remarked, brushing his hands together as he descended the stairs and joined his daughter for breakfast.

"You were up all night showcasing your techniques and teaching them, so it's no surprise they had trouble sleeping," Isadora remarked, taking a bite of her kalna fruit. She savoured the flavour, never tiring of these fruits.

Isadora nodded and swiftly devoured her fruits. Her mind raced with thoughts of accomplishing the task Orion had left for her before his departure.

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Below the floating island

Hidden within the clouds, Orion, Fifi, Stronghold Seth, and eight Vylkr warriors stood atop a massive, majestic creature with the body of a lion, the wings of an eagle spanning over 55 meters (180ft), and the tail of a scorpion. Its fur and feathers were a striking crimson-grey, adorned with wisps of purple flame emanating at various intervals.

Meanwhile, Captain Sieg, Evadne, Leif, and the other gods' chosens perched atop a colossal winged beast resembling a deer with a wingspan exceeding 50 meters( 164ft). Its scales possessed a dark, iridescent black that shimmered with deep blue and violet hues in the light. It had razor-sharp talons and a long, serpentine tail tipped with a venomous stinger, glowing with a menacing crimson light, its mouth bristled with rows of jagged, obsidian-like teeth.

Each of the accompanying warriors had been selected from among the best in both strongholds, possessing immense strength and unique gifts capable of overpowering anyone at the same level. They might have brought even more or less if they fully understood the levels of danger they were about to face.

"How surprising! It appears we already have a few unexpected guests," remarked Stronghold Leader Zogar, squinting into the distance at a group numbering less than fifty men and women who had set up camp near the immense, deep crater formed by the Aegis of the Arctic Deity when it lifted their territory into the sky.

"It seems Patriarch Rylan was correct. The event of the Vylkr veil phenomenon truly has drawn the attention of several others," Orion nodded in agreement.

Several stood around the area, effortlessly fending off the Vylkr vines and preventing them from encroaching on others within the protected zone. With thick metal bracelets on their wrists and wielding enormous weapons that would pose a challenge even to seasoned warriors within an ordinary 'Hierarchy of power', it was clear that they were gods' chosens.

"It appears they are investigating the massive crater," Fifi remarked, scanning the area to see if there were any other hidden individuals they might have missed.

"I'll scout the entire surroundings to check for anyone else. Wait here until I return," Orion replied, also keen on searching for any others in hiding or those further away that they might have overlooked.