From Secret Clan to the Divine Dynasty

The azure sea fused with the clear blue sky, forming a magnificent tapestry. Sunshine scattered across the sparkling surface of the water, shimmering like countless diamonds.

The Cyart fleet, which set sail from the East Coast Province, arrived at an island on the White Sea and soon forcefully landed, beginning their battle against the garrison stationed there.

"Help!"

"Sea God, aid us!"

"The Cyart people are here!"

The combat was almost completely one-sided. Bishop Zane was the first to enter the fray, annihilating the enemy forces with overwhelming ease.

"Kill those natives, and avenge the Cyart people!"

"They are all evil heretics, death is too good for them!"

A massive water sphere suddenly enveloped the battlefield, trapping numerous White Sea natives. Trapped in the water with no chance of resistance, they died in terror and desperation.

Zayne calmly absorbed the lives of the natives, showing no trace of compassion.

The morale of the Cyart people was extremely high. They believed that they were destined for victory in this battle, just like decades ago when they first set out to war.

The Fischer family also sent some of their members to join the battle, including Felix and Helen.

Byrne and Darren both felt there was no real threat in this engagement and saw it as an opportunity for an early exercise.

Members of the Fischer family would have to face the battlefield sooner or later, so they might as well get accustomed to it early.

Although the siblings were on the front lines, only Felix killed a member of the Sea God Cult. Helen's face showed her discomfort throughout, clearly unprepared for the bloody scenes.

All she could manage was to reluctantly record the scenes unfolding on the battlefield with her sketchpad, the red hues of blood filling the entire sky on her canvas.

Darren stood protectively close to his children, hands clasped behind his head, ensuring their safety.

Occasionally, when an Extraordinary Exponent of the Sea God Cult launched a long-range attack, he would nonchalantly raise his hand and use the "Black Knight's" extraordinary power, "Black Tide," to nullify the assaults with surging black waves.

"How is this possible?"

The astonished heretical assailants were stricken with fear and killed by other Cyart combatants.

Darren casually observed his palm, squinting as he calculated.

"An extraordinary power that can nullify other extraordinary powers is indeed very useful," he mused.

He paused for a moment before adding,

"However, using the 'Black Tide' also consumes some of my Spiritual Power. At present, my total reserve of Spiritual Power should support me in nullifying the power of high-level Transmutation Extraordinary Exponents about a dozen times."

"The more powerful the extraordinary power I'm facing, the more of my own power it will consume to nullify it with the 'Black Tide'."

Darren shook his head.

"If I were to face a Monarch powerful expert, even a single defensive stand against their strike would likely expend all my effort."

After killing a Sea God Cult heretic, Felix lowered his head slightly, taking deep breaths, his body swaying slightly.

"Felix, not feeling too good?"

Darren approached with a smile, patting his shoulder with an encouraging look.

"I, I'm fine," Felix stuttered.

While he wasn't as overwhelmed as Helen, Felix clearly hadn't fully adapted to the battlefield yet. His determination allowed him to endure, but upon hearing his father's words, he quickly shook his head.

Speaking earnestly and seriously, he said, "As a member of the Fischer family, it's my duty to eliminate the enemy! I cannot tarnish the honor of our family!" Read exclusive adventures at empire

"Well, I hope you can become the pride of the family," Darren replied casually.

However, when Felix heard this, he looked up, his expression moved.

Despite the few encounters with his father, deep down he yearned for acknowledgment from that man.

It was as if he'd found the purpose of his life.

Continuing with a smile, Darren said,

"There's something I need to make clear to you, Felix, regarding your engagement with Sunny Frosac. The Frosac family was initially not very keen on agreeing to it..."

Felix's countenance changed, and he lowered his head a bit, clenching his fists.

Of course, he knew why his love-at-first-sight engagement to Sunny was not approved by the Frosac family.

From a young age, his mother had repeatedly told Felix that as an illegitimate child of the Fischer family, he was innately inferior.

As an illegitimate son, he had to be more ambitious, more diligent, to earn a place alongside those who were born as true nobles, blessed by their legitimate birthright.

He'd heard those words over and over, fully aware of the awkwardness of his situation.

Watching his son's expression, Darren continued without reducing his smile,

"But you need to know something. In this world, power is everything, and your situation is not hopeless."

Squinting, he added,

"Felix, if you manage to reach the 3rd Rank before the age of twenty-five—that is, to declare that you've attained the Transmutation Level at a young age—then the Frosac family will also approve of your marriage. After all, that would mean you have the chance to reach the Monarch Level!"

"Father, I understand,"

Felix said, nodding earnestly, gripping his hands tightly.

He was determined to work hard, to excel, to rigorously study mechanical science, and to quickly assimilate the Power of Consecution of the craftsman's path.

He couldn't let Miss Sunny down, nor could he bring shame upon his mother or the Fischer family!

I am of the Fischer family's bloodline!

To Darren's surprise, Felix's hands were tightly clenched, and because of the excessive force, his entire body was trembling.

He pondered over his son's condition.

Such high self-esteem and a strong character could lead to a breakdown if faced with major setbacks in life, yet it's also possible to overcome such setbacks and achieve great success.

Darren smiled, for although he hadn't yet seen the future, he firmly believed Felix would be the latter.

After all, he was his son!

In the distance, the horizon separated the sky and the sea, merging at the edge of one's sight.

The battle on the island was nearing its end.

It was then Chris appeared in the battle.

He was indifferent and silent, and when slaughtering those at the Transmutation Level, it was as if he was crushing mere ants, effortlessly killing his enemies with every casual move.

The enemies could not even ascertain from where Chris initiated his attacks.

The remaining natives surrendered in terror, only the most devout heretics resisted till the last moment.

After the Cyart people had thoroughly suppressed the island, Chris once again disappeared, and Zayne returned to the church's ship, lacking interest.

"Not a single priest from the Sea God Cult among these enemies, barely an opponent to take seriously. Where the hell is that bastard, High Priest Sky Blue?"

The influence of the Sea God Cult was always weak, mainly because of their disgusting tactics.

This group, in alliance with the sea tribe, continually raided and harassed Cyart fishermen and sailing vessels, and when the Cyart people sought to eliminate them, those scoundrels would, in advance, cooperate with the sea tribe to hide under the sea.

Although it was fortunate to eliminate an island this time, the sea tribes' communication under the sea is swift, and the rest of the islands within the territory of the Sea God Cult had surely organized the villagers to be ready to "dive" and hide at any moment.

Even though Zayne himself had reached the lower levels of Monarch strength, he dared not venture alone into the deep sea, for combat with the endless sea tribes would be unpredictable.

Some ancient things hidden in the deep sea always incite fear.

On the flagship of the Fischer family.

Upon announcing that the battle was temporarily over, Byrne nodded calmly, addressing the family:

"It seems our first step in the strategy has been achieved. I believe the Sea God Cult will soon receive the message through the sea tribe, and the Winged Folk should be on the move as well."

"Next, if our predictions are correct, High Priest Sky Blue will take action."

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On an island deep in the White Sea, within a massive cave, many Sea God followers were prostrate in prayer, while High Priest Sky Blue and many other priests of the Sea God Cult were in a meeting.

High Priest Sky Blue hovered in mid-air, looking much older than before, yet his eyes still held firmness and devotion.

He believed that once the Sea God awoke,

All the current perilous situations could be completely overhauled! The Sea God Cult's role was to continue avoiding battle and persevere!

Priestess Cyan Blue knelt down reverently and spoke with her head lowered, "They have reached this area of the White Sea, ten days' voyage away from us."

The High Priest Sky Blue in mid-air remained silent, frowning and listening.

Priestess Cyan Blue paused briefly before continuing,

"High Priest, the Winged Folk to the east have been stirring recently. They appear to be escorting something significant, likely a three-digit Forbidden rare artifact, purportedly to trade with the Fischer family."

The tone of Priestess Cyan Blue was calm as she indifferently continued,

"The Winged Folk will pass near us."

After pondering, High Priest Sky Blue replied,

"Passing near us, I see... Let me intercept them then."

Suddenly, Sage Dark Blue inside him interrupted,

"What if that group and the Forbidden rare artifact are bait, and there's an ambush?"

High Priest Sky Blue shook his head calmly and said,

"Impossible, according to sea tribe intelligence, Chris Fischer, Zayne Frosac are far away, and the Cyart navy is distant from us, they cannot reach our rear to attack us."

He paused before adding,

"Hmph, it's unlikely they could suddenly cross half of the White Sea and appear before me, right?"

Sage Dark Blue also knew that would be implausible.

"I meant the Winged Folk."

High Priest Sky Blue said, "The Winged Folk are currently at loggerheads with the glacier people, so they probably can't spare enough strong fighters. But you make a good point, we should still take precautions. Inform that lady."

He continued,

"Sage Dark Blue, the Winged Folk do not know that you have also recently broken through to the Monarch Level. If they really send someone to assassinate me, they might not necessarily succeed."

Priestess Cyan Blue was taken aback, having not expected that Sage Dark Blue had actually achieved the Monarch Level!

That was important information unknown to the Dawn Church!

What to do?

She couldn't help but worry. If two Monarch-level powerful experts acted together, things might not go smoothly, and if they couldn't take down the Sea God Cult soon, once the Sea God awakened, all would be lost for her!

For some reason, Sage Dark Blue still felt a vague discomfort that made him uneasy.

But in the end, he agreed with High Priest Sky Blue's decision. After all, the Cyart people near the Cyart coast and the Winged Folk in jeopardy could not, theoretically, ambush High Priest Sky Blue and himself.

"Go ahead then,"

Sage Dark Blue continued, "Obtaining a three-digit Forbidden rare artifact would increase our odds of victory in the upcoming battle."

Even feeling the enemy lacked the ability to stage an ambush, Sage Dark Blue still insisted,

"Regardless, we must take some preventive measures in advance; notify that lady."

High Priest Sky Blue nodded heavily, his eyes blazing with zeal as he spoke loudly, "The White Sea people will not submit; only the Sea God's children shall reign over the seas!"