Finn_Wilder

An epic fantasy of vengeance, legacy, and redemption.

Cast out from the kingdom he once vowed to protect, Kael Varion wanders the fractured lands of Elandor, a realm torn apart by war and corrupted power. Once a revered commander, now a branded traitor, Kael carries the weight of betrayal—and the burning desire for justice.

But exile has its own lessons. In the shadowy fringes of civilization, Kael discovers ancient secrets, forgotten magic, and allies among the forsaken. As the realm teeters on the brink of collapse beneath the iron rule of a usurper king, whispers of rebellion stir in the wilds.

To reclaim his honor, Kael must confront the ghosts of his past, unite the fractured exiled clans, and challenge a throne built on lies. The reign of the false king is ending.

The Reign of the Exiled is just beginning

Reign of Exiled

Chapter 61: Ember of the Phoenix Bond

Kael's fingers grazed the hilt of his blade as the light-filled corridor behind him sealed shut. The Vault had gone quiet again, but he felt no calm. His grin, wide and tinged with anticipation, hadn't yet faded when the ground beneath his feet cracked.

A deep, guttural rumble echoed.

The marble platform shattered with a concussive force, sending dust and divine residue spiraling into the air.

Kael dropped like a meteor, slamming through layers of crumbling vault floor until he landed hard, a plume of golden ash flaring around him.

He stood amid a hollow chamber—no, a tomb.

Massive obsidian slabs inscribed with runes of realms far above his current comprehension surrounded the area. At the center, a stone coffin, ancient and cracked, pulsed with a sovereign presence.

[You have discovered: Forgotten Sanctum of the Nameless Sovereign]

[Warning: Realm Signature Detected — Eternal Crown Realm ⚠️]

Kael's eyes widened. "That's… four whole realms beyond Worldbreaker."

As he approached, the coffin lit with spectral flame. A hollow voice echoed in his mind—ancient, solemn, regal.

"You have desecrated sacred ground, mortal... but perhaps not without merit."

A flicker of light escaped the sarcophagus. It formed into a tall figure clad in black war robes, its features masked by time itself. Its voice rang once more.

"If you seek to reach the peak... prove it. Pass my trial, and you shall inherit a sliver of my legacy."

[Inheritance Trial Initiated: Trial of the Eternal Flame]

[Objective: Defeat the Phantom Sovereign's Shadows and survive the Celestial Storm]

[Reward: 100,000,000 EXP | Legacy Title | Celestial Flame Token | 1,000,000 Sin Points]

Kael didn't hesitate. He stepped forward into the blazing sigil.

Flames burst forth—twelve phantoms emerged, each bearing a crown, each one pulsing with the aura of a different upper realm. Their power compressed the space around Kael, turning the very air to fire.

[Combat Initiated — Divine Projection Entities Summoned]

TO BE CONTINUED...

EXP: 500,000 / 13,800,000

Realm: Starforged Realm — Tier 6/9

HP: 8,100 / 8,100

Mana: 9,200 / 9,200

Base Stats (+60% passive harem link, +20% Physique Buff, +500% Divine Weapon Buff):

Strength: 188 → 338 ×5 = 1,690

Dexterity: 176 → 282 ×5 = 1,410

Evelyne — Moonglade Realm — Tier 8/9 (Power Consolidation)

Selene — Skyshatter Realm — Tier 9/9 (Inheritance Meditation)

Thalaria — Sunbound Realm — Tier 2/9 (Training)

Nysera — Skyshatter Realm — Tier 1/9 (Sealed)

Valeria — Skyshatter Realm — Tier 3/9 (Training)

[EXP Sharing Active — 50% EXP from Bonded Kills received]

Emberfang — Flame Tiger Cub (Tier 3) — Ash Devourer — Outside Dimension

Vira — Sky Serpent Hatchling (Tier 2) — Storm Pulse — Resting

Sealed: 14. Primordial Ascendant Realm → 18. Origin Flame Realm