Kings vs Emperors

The answer to his current predicament was clear.

Massacre and Ascendant Runes.

He needed to massacre more powerful beings to reach the very peak of King level, and then he needed to master the art of drawing Ascendant Runes into his body's energy pathways to create the mystical River of Ascendant Runes which he had just discussed with Jessica Sands.

"Brother, that was so, so, so scary!" Jessica gasped as she plopped down to the dusty ground in relief. "We almost died there! When his power locked up my movements, I was so close to despair!

Jessica was starting to tremble slightly as the emotional aftermath of such a terrifying encounter finally kicked in.

Elliot nodded grimly and knelt down to hug his sister.

"Don't worry. That's one Hegemon that won't be showing his face anywhere near you in the near future. We don't have to worr-"

Tingle.

Elliot's sixth sense began to tingle slightly as he sensed enemies rapidly approaching his position.