"Former Chairman!"

"Lord Wade!"

It was none other than the former Chairman of the Sigcon Council—Wade!

Upon seeing Wade, Aoweir revealed a bitter smile.

"If you hadn't come, I would have truly reached my limit."

Looking at Aoweir's pale face, Wade's eyes filled with regret.

"You've worked hard, Aoweir."

"Now, leave it to me."

These words shocked Aoweir, Ignis, and the others.

Such confidence... could it be that—?!

"My lord, did you... did you break through?"

Aoweir's voice trembled, "Have you really ascended to Supreme Sanctuary rank?"

Wade stroked his long beard, a mysterious smile on his face.

"Of course—"

He deliberately paused for a moment before laughing casually,

"Not yet!"

Not yet... does that mean he still can't win?!

Ignis and the others from the Land of Rest immediately looked grim.

Come on, this wasn't funny at all!

The last person who raised such high expectations was already dead!

The black-robed elder from the Land of Rest stepped forward, his tone stern.

"Lord Wade, if you have a solution, speak now. If not, we must retreat immediately."

Rather than waste time here, they should prepare for the inevitable loss.

"What do you think I've been doing all this time?"

Wade's gaze swept across the crowd, his voice echoing through the starry sky.

"I haven't yet reached Supreme Sanctuary rank."

His tone shifted, his eyes glowing.

"But on my journey, I met a respected lord who cares for the people of this star domain. He is willing to extend a helping hand to help us through this crisis."

A respected lord?

Everyone's face showed confusion.

In the next moment, a sharp sword cry tore through the starry sky from deep within the Sigcon starfield!

The overwhelming sword intent pressed down on the battlefield, making everyone's hearts tremble.

"What an terrifying sword intent!"

"Could it be... a swordmaster?!"

If that was the case, it would be a game-changing power!

From a distance, Steadfast's face darkened as he fully sensed the level of the sword intent.

Once he confirmed that the opponent was a swordmaster, he would immediately order a retreat.

He had witnessed the might of swordmasters before, and it was a power that inspired despair.

Buzz—!

A gleaming longsword shot through the air.

Wherever it passed, space was easily torn open like cloth.

"Defensive formation!"

Steadfast reacted quickly, his divine power surging out, forming a torrent to meet the divine sword.

Boom!

Clang—!

The starry sky shattered like broken glass, countless fragments of space flying apart. The destructive aura made everyone shudder in fear.

What terrifying power!

However, Steadfast, who was at the center, felt slightly at ease.

The sword intent was strong, but it hadn't reached the legendary swordmaster level.

Though it was only a hair's breadth away, it made all the difference.

Even so, he didn't dare to take it lightly.

The rank of the one who had come was clearly Supreme Sanctuary rank!

An elderly figure in white light armor appeared from the depths of the starry sky. Beneath his feet, a brilliant river of holy light flowed as he walked upon it, each step flashing with sacred brilliance.

"The mighty Zisen Empire attacks my Sigcon starfield, do they think there is no one to defend my domain?"

His cold voice, sharp as a sword, echoed across the battlefield.

The Sigcon coalition erupted with cheers!

This Supreme Sanctuary rank swordsman was their reinforcements!

The flames of hope reignited in the eyes of every soldier.

Ignis and the strong from the Land of Rest were stunned.

Sigcon actually had such depth?

And seeing Aoweir's equally shocked expression, it was clear he hadn't known about this either.

This discovery made them wonder if their own starfields might also be hiding unmanifested supreme powers.

In the distance, Steadfast stared at the ancient swordsman exuding Supreme Sanctuary rank aura, his fists slowly tightening.

This was what Lucio had meant by "not simple," wasn't it?

It far exceeded his expectations.

But what did it matter that this person had reached Supreme Sanctuary rank?

He was a divine general of the Zisen Holy Empire!

"Come! Let me see how strong a Supreme Sanctuary rank swordsman truly is!"

Before his words had finished, Steadfast had transformed into a streak of light, charging toward the ancient swordsman.

Whoosh!

A flash of blinding sword light appeared.

The moment Steadfast charged, he was sent flying back thousands of meters!

A line of blood slowly dripped down his cheek.

The difference was clear!

"One hour. Leave Sigcon starfield!"

The ancient swordsman's voice was cold and unquestionable.

Steadfast remained silent.

In just one exchange, he had understood the disparity in strength between them.

Though the opponent hadn't fully mastered swordsmanship, the Supreme Sanctuary rank strength was something he could not contend with at present.

As he prepared to order a retreat, the void above the imperial army suddenly trembled violently, and a terrifying dragon's aura swept across!

In an instant, the entire starry sky began to crack under the pressure.

"What is that?!"

All eyes turned toward it.

A four-winged ancient dragon, covered in shimmering starborn-like scales, tore through the void and roared as it came!

The dragon's might caused those with weaker strength to collapse to the ground.

Supreme Sanctuary rank!

This was a Supreme Sanctuary rank Astral Ancient Dragon!

Steadfast was stunned, his heart filled with shock.

Fiona!

This four-winged Astral Ancient Dragon was a Supreme Sanctuary rank!?

A bitter feeling spread in his heart.

So it was he who had been the laughingstock all along.

With her strength, she didn't need his protection at all.

He had previously doubted she had come to the battlefield just to gain some prestige, hiding away out of fear.

...

Seeing the massive Astral Ancient Dragon charging straight toward him, the ancient swordsman's gaze was sharp.

"My swordsmanship can split the stars and shake the earth!"

Buzz—!

The elderly swordsman swung his longsword, sending a terrifying sword beam slicing through space, aimed directly at Fiona.

Wherever it passed, a twisted space crack was left behind, the power far exceeding the previous strike that Steadfast had faced.

Steadfast's expression darkened. The opponent had not even used their full strength before!

But then he realized—if the opponent had left him alive here, then the conflict between them would truly be a deathmatch!

The opponent's purpose was to make the Empire retreat, not to escalate the conflict.

"Be careful!"

Steadfast couldn't help but warn, but Fiona remained unfazed.

Just watch, little brother!

Throughout this journey, Fiona had already observed Steadfast's expressions, and had guessed his thoughts almost perfectly.

It was exactly for this reason that she hadn't bothered to stay with him, waiting for this crucial moment to act.

Now that it was her turn to take control of the situation, she naturally intended to win in style.

Without dodging, she charged straight at the sword beam!

Boom!

The sword beam struck Fiona's head but instantly shattered, and she was completely unharmed!

"What's going on?!"

"How is this possible?!"

"This… what kind of monster is this?!"

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