Alonzo said, "Then you can forget about it. Given how cunning Andrew has proven to be, he won't give you any opportunity. He's already taken those cities, so defending them while we attack will be effortless for him."Ramon snapped irritably, "Yes, he defends while we attack, so naturally the advantage is on his side. But the Ludendorff family's warriors are far more elite! Our core strength, our martial god level forces, still crush Andrew's side. Garal, Cyril, me, and you, Uncle Alonzo… We have four martial gods."We only need one to stay and guard Throne City. The rest of us can seize the right moment and launch a fierce assault on either Abyss City or Aurora City. I refuse to believe we can't take them! We could even use the opportunity to pick off Dragonfang's people one by one. Best case scenario, we gang up on Andrew together and reduce him to ashes." Alonzo pondered for a moment before replying, "What you said about seizing the opportunity to retake both cities and consolid

In Kass' command tent, Andrew and Nyx arrived together, and Kass received them with composed courtesy. "Archbishop, we apologize for the sudden visit," Andrew said with a cheerful smile.Kass sat calmly with a faint smile. "You're a young hero. There's no need for such formalities. Right now in the Wastelands, there are only three major powers. And you control one of them, so I certainly don't consider this abrupt at all."Andrew thought to himself that having territory and absolute power was indeed the way to go. On the surface, however, he waved his hand dismissively. "You're flattering me. I only managed to take Abyss City and Aurora City because the Cathedral's army was there to keep them in check from the side. How should I put it... Well, I just took advantage of the opportunity."Kass shook his head. "You can't put it that way. Not just anyone can seize opportunities in the Wastelands. Besides, whether you were opportunistic or not, I would not dare comment on it so easil

After leaving the Cathedral camp, Nyx said, "I told you the Cathedral wouldn't join forces with us. On the contrary, the moment they get a chance, they'll turn around and wipe us out."Andrew smiled. "It's fine. I never expected Kass to agree from the start anyway. If you want to put it nicely, the followers of the God of Light are pure. If you want to be blunt, they're foolish and rigid. War isn't something any single side can dictate alone. "The Cathedral wants to wipe out every other power in the Outlands on its own and swallow everything in the end. Even if the Pope himself came, it would not happen, let alone the people they have now."Nyx said seriously, "You just mentioned that the Cathedral will send more powerful figures. I'm worried they'll send someone as terrifying as the Mephiston."Andrew raised an eyebrow. "Who do you think it'll be?"Nyx replied, "I actually know quite a bit about Lomuia Grand Cathedral. My country used to be followers of the Cathedral, and I serv

The founder of The Coven of Heavenly Radiance was none other than Vance Titoria. He was Eastonia's most exceptional prodigy, the kind of talent others were born chasing. Across the Eastern Continent, Vance's name carried weight in many fields, and his reputation was widely known. Only in Holtrien was his name rarely mentioned.The reason was simple: Holtrien already had more than enough geniuses, leaving no room for Vance to throw his weight around. This time, with the opening of The Veiled Paradise, Vance had led his people to the Outlands after hearing the news. Seeing that the Outlands had descended into complete chaos, with the Cathedral's army sweeping through victoriously while the old-guard powerhouse, the Ludendorff family, retreated again and again, Vance's ambition was instantly ignited.He naturally would not pass up the golden opportunity and continuously conquered territory throughout the Wastelands, eventually establishing The Coven of Heavenly Radiance. He himsel

Vance said coldly, "I knew you wouldn't admit it, but it doesn't matter anymore. As I just said, the Imperial Consort is already dead, and by the Emperor's order, all her titles and honors were stripped before she was executed. So, please mind your words. She's no longer my mother because she doesn't deserve to be."Andrew's expression darkened. "Your Emperor was truly that heartless? When I took your Imperial Consort hostage back then, it was only because I had no other choice. In the end, I returned her untouched. Your family witnessed this with their own eyes, and yet you still had her executed? Vance, it's clear the Titoria royal family has little humanity left."Vance erupted in fury but then suppressed his anger and sneered. "I didn't come here today to argue about old grudges. I'll be blunt: I want Aurora City, but I also want to take your life. So the choice is yours."Andrew smiled faintly. "I know you want to kill me, but whether you have the ability to do so is another ma