Allen then led the way.

Along the way, the group couldn’t help but felt again and again and again, just how absurd the entire palace was.

This place was definitely a magnificent grand palace!

There was an open view, though, in fact, it could be said to be that only several walls can be seen and grand pillars were numerous. They can see the outside clearly and felt the passing fragrant breeze.

Then, after a few minutes of walking, the group found themselves in a huge hall and a long corridor that the group couldn’t help but felt shocked as to how big this palace was.

Chairs and tables were set up orderly in the hall, and there were a lot of doors along both sides of the corridor; Zhao Ming and the others couldn’t count how many rooms there were.

As everyone walked further into the palace, they all passed a hall that looked like it was for meeting. Decorated with different artifact grade paintings, vases, and weapons that were certainly above unique grade artifacts, the entire room was extremely luxurious.

Allen and the two servants like people were at the very front of the crowd; they were walking extremely slowly and leisurely. Thus, for the first timers, it had become a tour around the palace.

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The floating island, the Enterprise stopped in China for a few days before leaving.

Now they were on the way to Italica.

And with this, Allen’s impending ascension was getting closer. During these days, Rebellion was also slowly regaining the balance of power within her giving her the ability to materialize in her human form for a few hours.

Most of his tamed monsters had finally almost done in their evolution.

In addition, unexpectedly, the first one to finish the evolution was the Sigbin who had finally reach Lv8 Lightning Sigbin. It was then followed by the Lightning Mouse who had become a Lv9 Thunder Rat, Poison Breathe who turned into an Initial Rook rank Aurora Butterfly. Mei, the Unicorn was now an Initial Rook ranked Winged Cloud Unicorn.

Xinghong the Flame Lion had also finally become Mid rank Rook; Infernal Lion. Even the wind wolves had become Lv9 storm wolves and their pack leader, a mutated Initial rook ranked Storm Wolf. It seems like the entire pack's evolution was greatly influenced by their leader, in this case, the mutated Storm Wolf, turning the other wind wolves into Storm Wolves as well.

Aside from them, Luan Eagle, the Cloud Serpent, Agathi and lastly the Rock Panda had also reached Initial and Mid –Rook rank monsters. As for the others, they are still undergoing evolution.

Dakna and Laura, on the other hand, were still digesting the new power but they can still continue to assist and served Allen due to their stubbornness. Even Mireya and Lama were recalled back to the Grimoire and were undergoing their own evolution…

Well, for them, serving and protecting Allen was the most important thing after all…

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In a certain world.

The sun was warm and the weather was very nice.

There wasn’t a single cloud in the sky, and the sky looked like a huge crystal blue gem that covered the top of the world. Deep in the mountains, deep and long roars from beast and animals sounded frequently.

The yellow and brown leaves fell from the tree branches and covered up numerous unknown secrets.

All the plants and greenery were turning yellow and golden brown, expressing their beauty brazenly.

But this peaceful day was suddenly broken by the echoing sounds of a battle.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

A series of explosions and sounds came from afar; it was filled with the sharp murderous intent that can make a normal human cringe in fear. It instantly broke the peaceful atmosphere and picturistic view.

“Damn it! These bastard demons!!” A man wearing golden –silver knight armor cursed as he brandished his sword.

The man’s features were sharp and handsome, with a massive greatsword on his hand, glinting frostily.

When he swung the sword down, a huge crater was immediately created, blasting several demons away.

The demon they were fighting were humanoid creatures with distinct dark blue skin and a pair of horns. Sharp claws –like nails and long pointed ears. They can generate bat-like wings and fly.

“How in the abyss did they know that we will be using this road to take an ambush!?” The man wondered inwardly.

“Protect the young lady!!” He then roared as he used his aura to blast the demons besieging him away. However, the demons seem endless as they rush at them like there’s no tomorrow!

“But sir! We can’t let this battle go on anymore! We are already being pushed back into a corner!!”

Boom boom boom boom boom-!!

They were already down to less than ten people due to constant battling against the demons. One could see human and demon corpses from time to time.

The smell of burnt flesh and blood filled the air, stinging noses and making you want to vomit.

There were even a lot of corpses lying in a pool of blood, still moving. It was clear that they had not died yet.

Behind the group was a girl around 18 -19 years old with flowing silver hair. She has a cold and indifferent exterior, that even seeing their precarious situation, no fear could be seen from her expression.

She was prepared to fight back until death.

She stood behind the armored men, with chest held up high, giving him an appearance akin to that of a fearless Valkyrie. She was standing on a big rock as she spreads her hands. Her silver hair fluttered in the wind.

“You vile demons! How dare you, stand in my Eerika, descendant of the God Balder, way! I shall purge you all and throw you into the endless abyss!!” The woman screamed in an ice-cold voice.

Bang!

Suddenly, from the raging sun, a beam of white light appeared and struck the ground where the demons were gathered. In an instant, those who were hit by the light disappeared into oblivion.

The knights immediately cheered but it was only for a moment as they saw another group of demons flying towards them. This was certainly a planned ambush!

“As expected of the descendant of the Norse Gods… I heard so much about you, your highness Eerika~”

Leading the group of demons was a bulky figure with a bull like face. He has two pairs of horns standing at the top of his head and his body was ripped with boulder-like muscles.

On his hand was a two meter long double-edged Axe, burning in blazing flames.

“… …” Seeing this figure, even Eerika’s eyes narrowed while the people around her paled instantly.

“All the God clans were now close to ruins. Only the major clans are now left, still believing that in the end, they would survive and emerge victoriously… Ha! What a laughable attempt.” The bull-faced man sneered in contempt.

“All of you will die. Lord Virgil has almost gathered the keys completely! His majesty Lucifer will once again stand again and all of you will burn in the lowest level of hell, for eternity! Hahaha!” The Bull faced man stepped forward and the ground beneath immediately cracked.

“Why prolong your sufferings when you will still reach the inevitable outcome…? All of you are idiots! Surrender and I might give you a painless death!”

“You can try… you can kill us but I believe that one day, all of you demons will certainly kneel on the ground and run to where you came from –with your tails between your legs!!” Eerika scowled.

“Hahaha, as I have heard, the Descendant of Balder, Hero of the young generation, your courage is indeed praised worthy. Surrender, I might just let you live and turn you into my slave~”

“Hmph! Just imagining it makes me puke!” Eerika glared. “The Demons are indeed fallen so low! Even the cruel Beelzebub and Azazel wouldn’t make such wicked acts!”

“… ….” The bull-faced man growled. “Preposterous!”

At this moment –

Roar!!!

One after another, all Demons roared and throw themselves into the group.

Magic and weapons whirled into the sky and tore through space and flew right into the group.

And once again, Eerika and her group were engaged in a hopeless fight.

The knight that looked like a leader frantically waved his great sword that almost looked like a guillotine, charging up against the demons, slaughtering dozens of numbers. Seeing this, one could see that his strength was astonishing.

Like a berserker, the knight ignored the stinging wounds littering his body and continued his onslaught.

Eerika who was being protected by the group cast magic spells one after another but she couldn’t use any powerful spells any longer as her magic reserve has already been almost depleted due to the constant battle.

Who knows how long they had been fighting as all they could do was retreat on these past few days.

However, this time, they were already on the verge of breaking up. All they could do now was fall with dignity as a member of a prestigious God’s Clan!!

They can fall and die but their pride would never allow them to cower!

“Brothers and Sisters… let us meet again at the feast at Valhalla!!”

“OOoohhhh!!”

“For the pride of the Norse!! We are warriors!!”

“Ooooohhh!!”

Their cries reverberated through the entire forest as they charged through their enemies. They know that this will be the end of their path. And so, they rather die with honor than survive like a coward.

Seeing the madness surging through the group, the bull-faced man sneered as he swung his huge axe and rushed towards the enemy.

“Madness! All of you are just pitiful ants in front of me!” The Bull faced laughed in contempt.

At this moment –

When the bull faced demon holding a huge axe launched his attack, a whistling sound suddenly echoed through the entire forest.

What's more, that sound, as if space was tearing –came from above him.

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