Chapter 135: Chapter 135: I Have Decided to Abandon Baelgard
At the same time.
Under Bianca Shelby’s talent, the trio appeared at the Void Gate behind the northern defense line of Draconia.
This Void Gate connects the native world of Azurea with an Alternate Space.
However...
Currently, a steady stream of Commander-level powerhouses are stepping from Azurea into the Alternate Space.
Seeing the puzzled expressions on Aster Grant and Crystal Winslow’s faces, Bianca Shelby explained:
"During this period, Draconia has initiated a Level One war preparation state. Other than leaving the most basic defenses in the native world, all Beast Tamers at Commander level and above must head to the front lines!"
Upon hearing this, Aster Grant frowned slightly.
Only leaving the most basic defenses on Azurea’s native land, if the Demon Clan seizes the opportunity to attack...
Bianca Shelby seemed to notice his concern and spoke again:
"This Void Gate can only be passed by the Human Race."
"Perhaps it’s because this world favors the Human Race. Even the Xenos must contract with the Human Race before they can enter Azurea’s native world."
"As for the Demon Clan, it’s even more impossible for them to enter Azurea’s native world!"
Hearing Bianca Shelby’s explanation, Aster Grant nodded slightly.
Currently, the relationship between the Xenos and the Human Race can be described as a rope being burned by fire, ready to snap at any moment!
If the Xenos leave Baelgard, who will resist the Demon Clan...
Only Draconia and The Council can stand against them!
As for The Crimson See...
Aster Grant is also uncertain!
After all, this nation is governed by the Blood Clan, a race...
That seems to be both good and evil to humanity!
Though they feed on blood, they protect the safety of all citizens of the Holy See!
Thus, Aster Grant is unsure whether this group of Blood Clan will side with the Human Race!
Realizing this, Aster Grant now understands why Zane Drake would make such a decision!
The Human Race now stands on the edge of a cliff, one wrong step...
And it would be beyond redemption!
If they cannot withstand the Demon Clan’s assault...
Baelgard will inevitably fall!
By then, not just the Star Stone mine of Baelgard, but even...
The two yet unopened Divine Realms will fall into the hands of the Demon Clan.
Realizing this, Aster Grant felt a tightening in his chest.
He must quickly elevate his strength!
Currently, he is only at the Extraordinary Peak.
He must break through to the Commander-level —
Only by reaching the Commander-level can he have a foothold on this battlefield!
So he did not hesitate further, exchanging glances with Crystal Winslow and Bianca Shelby as the three simultaneously stepped into the Void Gate.
He wants to return to Aegis Academy with the fastest speed!
According to Zane Drake’s arrangement, he must use the power of the Sanctum Pool to complete the breakthrough.
A hint of anticipation flashed in Aster Grant’s eyes.
His All Attributes have long surpassed human limits, and he also has a dual talent...
This breakthrough, what kind of Domain will awaken?
And his four contracted Myth-level Mystical Creatures —
If they grow to the Commander level, what heights will they reach?!
...
On the battlefield at the edge of the Demon Domain.
Stryker brought the captured Demigod-level Xenos to the battlefield and reported all situations within the Divine Realm to Zane Drake.
Upon understanding everything, Zane Drake decisively made a decision:
To immediately retreat!
To withdraw to the northern defense line of Draconia.
As for Baelgard, there will be an opportunity to reclaim it in the future.
The Xenos almost entirely perished upon entering the Divine Realm, so they will definitely not let this slide easily.
To prevent this group of Xenos from stabbing them in the back...
They must plan in advance!
Soon, a meticulous plan took shape in Zane Drake’s mind.
He dared not delay, urgently contacting Cavan Vero and the Queen of the Holy See...
In a temporary conference room, the atmosphere was solemn.
The three sat facing each other, their expressions grave.
Zane Drake was the first to break the silence:
"Regarding the matter of the Divine Realm, I express my deep regrets for the Blood Clan’s fate."
He slightly bowed toward the Queen of the Crimson See as a gesture of apology.
Within The Crimson See, although the civilians are considered a source of food by the Blood Clan, they are mostly kept in a contained manner, rarely harming lives.
Yet these Blood Clan indeed protect the entire Holy See’s safety.
Overall, this blood-fed race is considered friendly to humans.
Thus, at this moment, Zane Drake showed due respect to this queen.
The moment the queen heard that within the entire team that entered the Divine Realm, only the Holy See’s Saintess survived...
Her pupils shrank suddenly, lips trembling, at a loss for words.
She knew too well who The Crimson See sent to the Divine Realm this time!
Almost the entire young generation of the Demigod-level Blood Clan had been dispatched.
Besides...
Even Lord Lilith personally intervened!
How could they have failed?
How could Lord Blood Progenitor’s clone have fallen in such a Divine Realm?
As a former Totem-level powerhouse, Lilith’s Blood Clone, despite only being at the Extraordinary Tier Nine, had real combat power that at least reached Mid-level Commander, if not High Tier.
Such an existence, how could it fall in a Divine Realm limited to Extraordinary Level at most?
Noticing the queen’s disbelief, Zane Drake signaled Stryker to bring the surviving Holy See’s Saintess into the meeting room.
When Cecilia entered, she was still in a daze.
She could not accept the fact —
The invincible Lord Blood Progenitor...
Had actually lost!
Gazing at Cecilia’s defeated demeanor, the queen’s last shred of hope was shattered.
Lord Blood Progenitor... really lost!
She forced herself to calm her surging emotions.
The fallen Blood Clan members?
She did not care!
Nor did Lord Blood Progenitor!
The number Lilith personally executed among her kind far exceeded this.
Now, the most critical issue is...
With Lilith’s clone fallen, what are the next steps for the Holy See...
At this point, she was at a loss as well.
However, before entering the Divine Realm, Lilith instructed her to cooperate fully with Draconia and The Council.
Therefore, now she can only continue executing this instruction!
But before that, she must understand Zane Drake’s intentions!
"Zane Drake, calling us here, surely isn’t just to announce the Blood Clan’s deaths?"
Faced with the keen-eyed queen, Zane Drake slowly nodded.
"This time, I called you both here to discuss another important matter."
He took a deep breath, every word resounding like a nail being driven:
"I have decided, to abandon Baelgard!"
"What?!"
Cavan slammed the table, the solid wood conference table vibrating loudly.
"Abandon Baelgard? Are you crazy! What about the Star Stone Mines? What about the two Divine Realms?!"
Losing the Star Stones means cutting off the foundation for transcendental Beast Tamers to advance.
It’s akin to severing their future!
The queen also cast a scrutinizing glance.
Zane Drake’s expression remained unchanged, he solemnly countered:
"Without Xenos’ support, do you think...we can withstand the Demon Clan?"
This question was like a bucket of ice water, instantly silencing the two.
The heavy reality was laid bare...
This time the Demon Clan was serious.
Even with the Xenos’ help, they could barely hold off the Demon Clan’s assault.
And that was when the Demon Clan wasn’t giving their all.
If the Xenos withdrew, relying solely on the Human Race to resist the Demon Clan...
It would be near impossible!
"The Xenos leaving is already a certainty."
"The Star Stones we have stored over the years are enough to support us for a while."
"As for the Divine Realms..."
Zane Drake’s voice was full of determination:
"One day, we will reclaim them ourselves!"
Cavan and the queen fell into a long silence.
In the end, the two exchanged a glance, agreeing to accept this bitter decision.
"Alright!"
At least leaving now...
Might prevent those Xenos from stabbing them in the back!
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