Chapter 357
Grima, with the gravely injured Commander in tow, together with Mari, Celesse, and E,
managed to safely escape the treacherous Cloudveil Woods and return to Stormcast.
E left in the dead of night, making haste toward Bloodlore. It was certain that the situation was
escting and bound to spiral out of control. What unforeseen events would arise was anyone''s
guess. She needed to rush back to Bloodlore and summon her grandfather ahead of time. Any
assistance he could provide would be invaluable, and if all else failed, they would have to take
vin into hiding.
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Commander Kashann''s injuries were severe, but fortunately, within the walls of the Mallister family
stronghold, there was precious Water of Life. They carefully tended his wounds. Truth be told, the
Mallister family held little affection for the Commander. They even harbored a trace of resentment.
But with the sudden turn of events, they had no time for grudges. They did everything possible to
revive Commander Kashann, hoping he might hold the key to a solution.
After conferring with Celesse, Mari dispatched five hundred guards into the night to spread the
word. The remaining citizens were instructed to hasten the construction of the city walls and then
retreat to the inner stronghold. Beyond that, they could only leave their fate to the gods.
Overnight, a sensational piece of news shook the nearby ancient cities and viges, and with
astonishing speed, it spread to more distantnds.
"The true secret housed in Antis is not the ancient treasures, but the legacy of the Kings."
"It was Cobalt Strike that unlocked the chaos of Antis, secretly stealing away the Kings''
eptance."
"The rightful owner of the Kings'' eptance is not the Cobalt Strike Commander, but the Cobalt
Strike''s Golden Protégé, the Shadowlord''s Messenger, vin!"
"The Grand Elder conspired to seize the Kings'' eptance, covertly aligning with Lord Viperbane
and Amber Valley to plot against Cobalt Strike. The Cobalt Strike Commander was grievously
wounded and fled to Stormcast to protect vin, seeking aid from the seven Organizations of the
Nortnds!"
This explosive revtion sent shockwaves through the Nortnds. Initially, the news was
deliberately propagated by the Mallister family, but as more people were rmed, a mere five
hundred messengers became five thousand... fifty thousand... a hundred thousand. The news
spread like wildfire to the royal courts and Organizations and to even more powers, causing a
tsunami-like sensation.
The recent events in Antis had not yet settled, and the fervor had not diminished, even reaching
the Minds and other realms. Now, with the emergence of even more astonishing news, one could
only imagine the level ofmotion it caused.
In recent times, many who had obtained treasures from Antis had deciphered powerful secret
arts, to the surprise and delight of many. And now, it turned out that the real treasure was not these
artifacts but the legacy of the Kings.
What could this legacy spanning thousands of years possibly be?
The formidable guardian spirits of Antis had been silent for millennia. Merely a few spirits were
able to confront the likes of Lord Viperbane and the Commander head-on. How terrifying were they
in their prime, and what did their legacy signify?
Everyone understood the weight of this legacy. It could just forge an unprecedented champion of
the Nortnds.
The Kings'' eptance!
The news stirred and boiled over in the Nortnds.
Byparison, the perceived sphemous rebellion of Cobalt Strike seemed to pale significantly.
Not many paid heed to it as they coveted the secret of the Kings'' eptance. What kind of monster
was Cobalt Strike aiming to create? What kind of warrior would they mold vin into? It was
fortunate that Cobalt Strike was in disarray, for if left undisturbed for a decade or so, no one would
suppress the rise of vin.
Of course, for the Eight Orders and the Five Lords, the shock of the Cobalt Strike rebellion was still
significant. This was not merely a personal betrayal by the Grand Elder but a conspiracy with Lord
Viperbane. If sessful, it would mean a full alliance between Lord Viperbane and Cobalt Strike,
with Amber Valley lurking in the shadows, potentially disrupting the bnce of power among the
Eight Orders and the Five Lords.
Upon receiving E''s report, the Bloodlore''s Commander, Jarad, personally set out, apanied
by E and three Elders, to Stormcast.
The Sisterhood of the Floral Enchantress, Sect of the Hidden Essence, Tribe of the Skyborne
Rivers, the Earthbound Spirits, Society of Starlit Echoes, and even thergest Organization of the
Nortnds, the Ster Precepts – all six Organization Commanders embarked on a journey to
Stormcast.
Lord Warbringer, the House of Mountainhold, Lord Falconcrest, and Lord Skyveil—the four noble
houses were all astir. Lord Viperbane had dared to meddle in the affairs of the Eight Orders without
even sending word to them! It would have been one thing if he had merely involved himself, but his
actions had been half-hearted, allowing the Cobalt Strike Commander to escape and even leading
to such a sensational incident.
The four Lords, upon receiving the news, rose in wrath and all set forth for Stormcast.
Whether it was to deal with the Cobalt Strike matter or to vie for the Kings'' eptance, their first
destination had to be Stormcast.
As the seven major Organizations and all the noble houses took action, the Nortnds were abuzz,
reaching a fever pitch of excitement.
True to form, these mighty overlords were all personally on the move. Whether it was to seek
treasure or to address the Cobalt Strike event, a grand and decisive spectacle was sure to unfold
there.
A multitude of mid-sized forces set out, and countless hidden powers made haste toward
Stormcast.