The Grand Hall erupted into chaos. Divine energy clashed against abyssal might, shaking the very foundations of the Central Temple of Eternal Light.
Xuian moved first.
His golden-abyssal aura surged as he vanished, reappearing behind the closest council member. His blade descended, aiming for a decisive strike.
CLANG!
The elder barely managed to raise his divine spear in time, but the force behind Xuian's attack sent him crashing into a pillar, shattering it on impact.
"They're strong," Liriel murmured, her celestial energy swirling around her. "But not enough."
Arvok let out a deep chuckle. "Let's clean up."
The Council's Desperation
The remaining six council members retaliated instantly.
Golden chains of divine law shot from their hands, wrapping around Xuian and his team, attempting to bind them in place.
Karthos' eyes gleamed, and in a single move, he shattered his restraints. "You're gonna need more than that."
Lysara's shadow mist slithered between the gaps, unraveling the bindings before they could fully tighten. "Nice trick, but I've seen better."
Xuian, unfazed, simply let out a breath. His Celestial Abyss Monarch aura pulsed—
And the chains disintegrated.
The lead elder's expression faltered. "This… this is not possible."
Xuian took a step forward. "It is. You just don't want to accept it."
With a flick of his wrist, a wave of abyssal energy burst outward—
BOOM!
Three council members were thrown back, their radiant forms flickering as cracks appeared in their divine constructs.
Liriel took the opportunity to launch a spear of celestial light, impaling one elder through the chest. He collapsed, his body dissolving into pure energy.
"One down," she said coolly.
Arvok and Karthos charged into the fray, overpowering two more elders, forcing them to their knees.
Xuian focused on the remaining leader.
The elder's hands trembled, but he still raised his divine blade. "You may have defeated the High Council, but the Dominion of Eternal Light will never fade!"
Xuian's smirk deepened. "It already has."
With a final strike, Xuian's blade cleaved through the elder's divine core.
The leader vanished in a burst of golden light.
The battle was over.
The End of an Era
As the last remnants of divine energy faded, the temple trembled.
Xuian's system notification appeared.
[Dominion of Eternal Light: Conquered]
[Authority Absorbed: 25%]
[New Title Acquired: Dimensional Overlord]
The entire dominion shifted—its power no longer tied to the fallen council, but to Xuian himself.
Liriel exhaled. "It's over."
Arvok grinned. "Not bad. What's next?"
Xuian turned his gaze toward the dimensional rift forming above them.
A new war awaited.
And he was ready.
End of Chapter 40