"It must be Aurek sending his quasi-Empyrean Sanctum legion."
A colossal figure sneered coldly, trying to mask the unease gnawing at his heart.
"This emperor is really impatient… so eager to act?"
He felt neither fear nor surprise.
The Luminescent Circle was the ultimate defensive magic array, crafted by the ancient progenitors over eons as they comprehended the truth of life. Refined over countless millennia, it was strong enough to withstand a full strike from a quasi-eternal sage rank.
Boom—!
The tremors intensified suddenly!
The Luminescent Circle shook violently, its light flickering as though it could collapse at any moment.
"What… what is happening?!"
The assembly of ancient giants froze, their cold sneers hardening into fear.
The Elder Sovereign's gaze darkened; he seemed to sense something horrific approaching.
He stepped forward, instantly arriving at the edge of the Luminescent Circle.
