Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Void Gate Sealed
The ensuing battle quickly took a turn for the worse.
The sudden retreat of the Human Race forces caught the Xenos off guard.
Coupled with the sudden intensification of the Demon Clan’s offensive, the entire defense line instantly crumbled.
Thus, Baelgard fell completely into the hands of the Demon Clan.
The Xenos, who attempted to gain advantage from the Human Race, retreated from Baelgard only after suffering significant losses.
However, all this was no longer relevant to the Human Race.
With the combined forces of Draconia, The Council, and The Crimson See retracting their defensive lines, the Demon Clan army completely occupied Baelgard, significantly easing the pressure on all forces.
The situation temporarily stabilized!
Meanwhile, Aster Grant, far away in Azurea, was unaware of the dramatic changes in the Alternate Space.
Under Bianca Shelby’s leadership, the trio successfully returned to Aegis Academy.
"Swish!"
A space rift appeared out of nowhere, and the three suddenly appeared in the center of the campus.
This scene immediately elicited exclamations from the surrounding students:
"Look! It’s God Grant! And Shelby and Crystal Winslow!"
"Oh my God! We’ve finally seen the legendary God Grant in person!"
Aster Grant’s story of "fighting a thousand alone" was still circulating in the campus, and with Zane Drake personally announcing his clearance of the Mystic Realm of Ascension, everyone at Aegis Academy was familiar with Aster Grant’s name.
However, Aster Grant seemed uneasy about such attention akin to being praised by the stars.
Without lingering, he went straight to the entrance of the Sacred Beastbond Pool, as promised by Zane Drake.
Taking out that special Token, a space passageway immediately opened.
But at that moment...
Sally suddenly requested to leave the Beastbond Space.
After Aster Grant released her, she solemnly bowed and earnestly said:
"Mr. Grant, during your time breaking through to Commander Level, may I explore this world?"
Seeing Sally’s serious demeanor, Aster Grant was slightly stunned.
Although unsure why she suddenly made such a request, yet...
His understanding of her suggested that this obedient girl was not likely to cause trouble.
Furthermore, Sally’s Level was only Extraordinary, even if she wanted to cause trouble...
After pondering for a moment, Aster Grant nodded:
"Go ahead."
With permission granted, Sally’s eyes shone brightly, and she bowed deeply again:
"Thank you, Mr. Grant! When you leave, I’ll definitely be here waiting for your return!"
After watching Sally depart, Aster Grant turned and stepped into the spatial passage.
After the familiar dizziness, he arrived at the Sacred Beastbond Pool again.
Unlike last time, the pool was now empty—
All Monarch Level Beast Tamers had gone to the Alternate Space battlefield to resist the Demon Clan invasion.
Aster Grant wasted no time and summoned his Beastbond.
Lazuli, Vera, Veridia, and Scarlett appeared successively, surrounding him.
Next, it was time to leverage the power of the pool to elevate his and the four Beastbond’s Levels to Commander Level!
Just as Aster Grant was preparing to break through to Commander Level, the Divine Pattern in the Beastbond Space suddenly trembled violently!
"Buzz!"
The Divine Pattern abruptly surged out of the Beastbond Space, hungrily devouring Sanctum Pool Energy.
"This is bad!"
Seeing this, Aster Grant’s pupils contracted sharply.
If the Divine Pattern were to absorb all the Sanctum Pool Energy...
He immediately sat cross-legged, and the four Beastbonds also closed their eyes in concentration, absorbing energy with all their might.
Instantly, six energy vortices formed within the pool—
The largest vortex came from the Divine Pattern, engulfing almost half of the pool;
Followed by three vortices from Lazuli, Veridia, and Aster Grant;
Vera’s vortex was slightly weaker;
And Scarlett’s vortex was the smallest.
At this moment, Aster Grant clearly felt:
The Sanctum Pool Energy absorbed this time was different from last time!
The Sanctum Pool Energy was no longer intercepted by the Spring of Life and Tree of Life but truly flooded into his entire body.
Feeling this surge of energy, the dual talents Sovereign and Soul-devouring in his mind began to autonomously absorb energy.
Yet after the Divine Realm incident, the two talents were no longer fiercely antagonistic!
These two talents actually exhibited an unprecedentedly peaceful state.
Gradually, two strange points of light appeared in the Beastbond Space:
One crimson like blood, the other silver like the moon.
"This is...?"
History had no record of any dual talent Beast Tamer breaking through to Commander Level.
No one knew whether the breakthrough would lead to dual talent fusion or...
Or create a Double Domain!
Sensing the distinctly demarcated energy within, Aster Grant vaguely had a premonition.
Besides Aster Grant, the four Beastbond’s attributes were also rapidly rising due to energy absorption!
...
Meanwhile.
Demon Clan frontline command center.
If any Human Race member were here, they would be petrified by the sight.
Dozens of Monarch Level Peak Demon Clan powerhouses stood solemnly among them, and even more terrifying were the ten-plus Half-Step Totem Level Demon Clan eminents standing ahead.
The leader of the Half-Step Totem Level demon clan slowly spoke, his voice echoing like an abyss:
"Everything is proceeding according to plan."
"The Xenos have completely withdrawn from Baelgard, and the Human Race has retreated to their territory."
"Both Divine Realms have also fallen into our hands."
"Everything is within the Demon God’s expectations!"
Before his voice faded, all Demon Clan members knelt in unison, their fervent acclaims echoing to the skies:
"Long live the Demon God!"
"Long live the Demon God!"
The leading demon raised his hand in a calming gesture, and the din fell silent.
"The Demon God doesn’t require this vain praise. What he wants..."
"Is the Human Race’s Divine Pattern!"
The demon’s voice chilled!
"It has been confirmed that the Divine Pattern is in the hands of Draconia."
"So, our primary target—seize the Divine Pattern!"
"Immediately execute the Demon Lord’s order: Block all Void Gates within Draconia’s borders!"
The entire Demon Clan’s response was unified and orderly.
The leading demon produced an ink-black Demon Lock, and the entire space suddenly grew solemn.
This was the treasure personally bestowed by the Demon God!
Its function was singular—
Temporarily sever the link between Azurea and the Alternate Space!
"Begin!"
With a command, all demons infused their Demonic Qi into the Demon Lock.
Instantly, a black pillar of light shot skyward, endless darkness devoured the sky over Draconia like tides.
Simultaneously, the five Void Gates within Draconia began to tremble violently; the passages visibly closing...
"This is bad!"
The stationed Beast Tamers’ faces changed drastically, and they urgently reported the anomaly.
When Zane Drake received the news, his complexion instantly turned deathly pale.
Void Gate lock...
This meant—
The Azurea and Alternate Space connection was completely severed!
At this moment, the Demon Clan army had the northern defenses surrounded yet delayed their attack...
"So that’s it!"
Zane Drake clenched his fist abruptly, his knuckles blanched from excessive force.
"Their true goal is... invasion of Azurea!"
This terrifying thought sent Zane Drake’s heart plummeting.
Given Draconia’s current defensive power on Azurea...
Danger!
Azurea is in danger!
Despite knowing the Demon Clan’s intentions, now he...
He’s powerless!
His mistaken decision led to this consequence!
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