Chapter 39: The Heart of the Dominion

The Central Temple of Eternal Light stood tall, its golden spires piercing the sky. Ancient inscriptions shimmered along its walls, pulsing with divine energy. It was the heart of the Dominion of Eternal Light, the source of its power and influence across the dimensions.

Xuian landed at the temple gates, his aura causing the very air to tremble. His team—Liriel, Arvok, Karthos, and Lysara—arrived beside him, surveying the last stronghold of the dominion.

"They're waiting for us," Liriel murmured, her eyes scanning the energy fluctuations ahead.

Arvok scoffed, resting his massive blade on his shoulder. "Then we shouldn't keep them waiting."

Xuian's gaze sharpened. "Let's end this."

With a simple step, he pushed open the temple doors.

The Divine Council's Last Defense

Inside, the Grand Hall was bathed in golden light. Celestial orbs hovered above, illuminating the vast chamber where a group of radiant figures stood in silence.

The Divine Council.

Each member was draped in flowing robes of light, their forms exuding overwhelming energy. Though the High Council had fallen, these elders still held vast authority within the dominion.

One of them stepped forward, his voice calm yet commanding.

"You have defied fate, Xuian. But you will go no further."

Xuian smirked. "You sound confident for someone who just lost their strongest warrior."

The elder's expression didn't change. "Strength is not everything. The Dominion of Eternal Light was built on something far greater—faith. And faith does not break so easily."

Xuian took another step forward, his golden-abyssal aura expanding. "We'll see about that."

The Divine Council raised their hands.

The temple shook.

Ancient seals activated, flooding the chamber with golden inscriptions. The air crackled as immense energy condensed into a single divine force, forming a massive barrier between them and Xuian's team.

"This is the power of eternity," the elder declared.

Xuian tilted his head. "Eternity, huh?" He raised his hand. "I wonder how long it'll last."

His Celestial Abyss energy surged—

And the barrier cracked.

The Divine Council's eyes widened.

"Impossible!"

Before they could react, Xuian clenched his fist—

BOOM!

The entire barrier shattered in an instant, golden fragments scattering like dust.

Xuian's eyes glowed. "Your faith may not break easily… but your defenses do."

The Final Confrontation

The council members summoned their divine weapons, radiant spears and ethereal swords forming in their hands. This was their last stand.

Xuian raised his blade.

His team stepped forward, ready for battle.

And with a single motion—

The fight began.

End of Chapter 39