In the grand and ancient Lion Castle, Leo Ray had just returned from Radiant City and was seated on the throne in the King's Hall, carefully examining the invitation letter from the Shadow Market.

The invitation was completely black and had a matte texture, with flowery golden text in the universal human script conveniently matching Asher Porter's exact words.

"Dear human savior, Holy Lion Prince, Otherworldly Lord Leo Ray, we are honored to invite you and your guards to the upcoming Shadow Market. The exact date will automatically appear a week before the market opens. We look forward to meeting Your Excellency."

"Esteemed Leo Ray, congratulations on your coronation as Emperor! The exact date of the market opening is one week following Your Imperial Majesty's grand coronation ceremony. The meeting place is at the entrance to Inverted Gorge. We look forward to Your Majesty's esteemed presence!"

"Lord, the Shadow Market even anticipated your coronation ceremony?"

Next to Leo Ray, Ariel Watson looked at the text on the invitation, blinking starry eyes with amazement: "This is so surprising."

Ariel Watson, guarding Leo Ray, clearly understood that when Lord received the invitation, the Human World had just emerged from the shadows of countless rampaging roots and had not yet achieved dominion.

Yet, the other party not only foresaw that Lord would be crowned as Emperor of the Human Race, but they also accurately guessed the specific date, which is simply unbelievable.

"Could it be that the opposing party possesses strong prophetic abilities?"

Lower seat Asher Porter was also full of doubt and couldn't help exclaiming.

As soon as Asher Porter said this, the other subordinates present, apart from being surprised, pondered deeply.

Even the powerful peak tribes cannot achieve such a level; otherwise, wouldn't the truth of the Great Catastrophe have long been revealed?

Noticing the surprise of the subordinates, Leo Ray nodded thoughtfully.

According to his investigation, whether it was the Dark Elf Race of Elusa and Teresa, the Dragon Clan of Red Night, or the Forest Elf Race Jasper Richardson once belonged to, none of the prophecies contained specific content about the Great Catastrophe.

Not only this, but even the Hint Talent of King West cannot reveal the truth about the Great Catastrophe.

Moreover, among the Otherworldly Lords, some also have Diviner-like talents.

But most of what they see are fathomable things like weather changes, where certain Demon Beasts inhabit, tides rising and falling, specific plant locations.

Regarding the Great Catastrophe, they feel only endless bloodshed, hysterical screams, and heartfelt fear; all else is an unfathomable chaos.

"This undoubtedly means the future remains in my hands. If there's a force that can forcefully change all of this, it clearly exceeds human capabilities."

As Leo Ray thought of this, Ariel Watson clearly realized it too and blurted out: "Lord once speculated that the Shadow Market itself might be a Land of Divine Favor; could it be that a Deity still exists there?"

When Ariel Watson's words were heard, the subordinates present, more incredulous than ever, nodded in agreement unanimously.

If the opposing party can truly anticipate Lord's coronation ceremony, only a Deity could achieve that.

"Maybe the opposing party didn't anticipate my coronation actually; they're just making it appear more profound."

Leo Ray flipped through the invitation in his hands, slightly raised his brows, and said, "Although the invitation has always been in our possession, the subsequent text appeared after my coronation ceremony, the answer becomes clear naturally."

"Lord speaks logically; the other party perhaps only saw Lord's coronation ceremony, then used some means to fill the subsequent text on the invitation."

Jasper Richardson gently stroked his fair chin, pondering aloud, "One can see some clues from the initial text as well. If the opposing party had long predicted that Lord would be crowned Emperor, naturally, the title would have included Your Imperial Majesty."

After hearing the deductions of Leo Ray and Jasper Richardson, the atmosphere of confusion in the King's Hall finally dissipated.

"Even if the opposing party isn't a Deity, they're still extremely mysterious and unfathomably powerful."

Leo Ray's expression remained stern as he said, "After all, they're not only able to invite those peak powers, but also act as trade protectors and supervisors, which is evident."

"What Lord says is true; for those peak powers, where Tier 6 Experts are abundant, if the Shadow Market didn't have corresponding strength, they absolutely wouldn't be invited to attend."

Gals, who had the privilege of attending the Shadow Market once, stepped forward, agreeing, "During the time I attended, I encountered several Market Guards."

"Though they wore heavy armor and face guards, making their faces indistinguishable, the grand aura they emitted was far beyond the comparison of a Tier 5 Powerhouse, clearly reaching the Tier 6 level."

With a touch of mystery appearing in Gals' resolute eyes, he added, "Moreover, the market I attended was merely at the Shadow Market's periphery; I couldn't reach the true core area. It is said only attendees possessing magical treasures, after passing market scrutiny, are eligible to trade there."

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