The Phoenix Empress chuckled, cing her small hands on her hips with a smug air. "Oh, well, well, if it isn''t the Old Man Valeris. What brings you here?"


    Old Elf Emperor Valeris frowned, his brows furrowing deeply.


    "Don''t forget, you''re an old witch yourself, old woman," he retorted sharply. "Anyway, who are those girls with you? You seem unusually close to them..."


    udia''s darkened expression softened as her gaze fell upon Be and Aria.


    "They''re my granddaughters. What''s it to you?" she snapped, her tone sharp and defensive.


    Belial and Be, both in their human forms, gave no outward hint of their demonic heritage, making it impossible for Valeris to detect any connection to demons.


    The Old Elf Emperor''s sharp eyes scrutinized the two radiant young women. From what he knew, the Phoenix Empress had long forsaken familial ties. Yet here she was, openly iming these girls as her kin. Suspicion flickered in his mind, but he chose to bide his time.


    "Your granddaughters… Hmph." He shrugged dismissively, though his mind churned with questions. Shifting his attention, Valeris gestured toward the colossal, void-like figure of Aengus dominating the sky.


    "Anyway, do you know what that is?" he asked, his voice was unease as his gaze remained fixed on the overwhelming entity.


    udia, Vira, Be, Aria, and the others turned their eyes toward the colossal void-like figure dominating the heavens. Some of them recognized him instantly.


    Be and Aria were filled with pride, their hearts swelling as they beheld their husband in his newfound, almost divine form. They understood immediately—Aengus had likely seeded in breaking past mortal limitations, ascending to the rank of an SSS powerhouse.


    Quin, Drake, and Yona exchanged nces, their usual curiosity reced with silent awe. Though they said nothing, but the shock in their eyes was impossible to miss.


    Their Emperor had finally be a god.


    udia and Vira, on the other hand, looked pleased, their happiness solidified after receiving a subtle, mental confirmation from Be. The towering figure before them was indeed Aengus.


    udia maintained herposed demeanour and answered,


    "No, we don''t know it is. We also got curious, so we came here."


    The old Elf Emperor was suspicious.


    "If that''s the case, then why are these kids'' reactions so different?" he said, pointing towards Quin, Drake, and Yona''s joyous expressions.


    Quin, Drake, and Yona froze, their gazes locking onto the Old Emperor.


    "This old bastard..."


    They were displeased but held back, allowing udia to handle the situation.


    udia shrugged casually. "Oh, nothing Valeris. Kids these days... you know how they get excited seeing such an overwhelming entity."


    "Buzz!"


    The space around them vibrated once again, revealing another radiant portal of light.


    From the portal emerged a tall, radiant figure d in flowing white robes that fluttered gracefully. In his hand was a gleaming golden Holy Sword, exuding an aura of divine authority.


    The figure was a middle-aged man with handsome, sharp features. His long eyebrows framed his piercing gaze, and his thin lips were pressed into a serious expression of determination.


    Following behind him were the Archbishop, the Hero Elyon, and the Saintess Lumenaria, each bathed in the soft glow of holy light, their presence adding to the divine radiance of the scene.


    "Buzz, buzz!"


    The space rippled even more, and soon, more figures began to emerge.


    Behind the man in white robes, the Heroes of Lightning, Fire, Earth, Air, and Water appeared, each radiating an overwhelming aura of power. Their presencemanded attention, yet their expressions were respectful as they positioned themselves behind the Archbishop and the man in white.


    "That''s the Hero Emperor and all the Elemental Heroes," udia exined, her tone steady as she introduced the neers to Be, Aria and others.


    "Whoa! I''ve only heard legends about these mighty figures until now. Never thought I''d see them in person!" Drake eximed, his eyes wide with wonder.


    "Still, they can''tpare to our Emperor," Quin retorted, his expression filled with unwavering reverence as his gaze flickered toward the ominous Void Expanse looming over them.


    The Hero Emperor and the other Heroes, paying no heed to the murmurs of the younger ones, approached the Old Elf Emperor and the Phoenix Empress. To them, only these two figures held significance, dismissing the others as inconsequential.


    "So much pride is not good for your health, humans," Be mused inwardly with a sly chuckle, her confidence unshaken. With Aengus'' overwhelming presence casting a protective shadow, she felt as though nothing in the world could harm her.


    Suddenly, the Hero Emperor nced back at Be, as if reading her thoughts.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    This caused Be to freeze, her eyes narrowing into slits.


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    Fortunately for the Hero Emperor, he didn''t make any move and instead joined the gathering of imperial presences.


    "Phoenix Empress, I didn''t expect you to hand over your rule to that Rebel Emperor," Hero Emperor Julian finally spoke with stern and authoritative voice. "Do you know the Rebel Emperor has sinned by massacring millions of humans? This must be the punishment sent by the Gods."


    His tone was strict and carried a hint of me directed toward Aengus.


    "Haha..." udia suddenly burst intoughter, her voice echoing across the tense gathering.


    "Why are youughing, Phoenix Empress?" Julian demanded, his tone soothing yet filled with unmistakable authority.


    "Haha... Can''t you see it?" Phoenix Empressughed even harder, her amusement echoing through the tense atmosphere.


    "See what, Phoenix Empress?" Saintess Lumenaria asked, equally perplexed.


    Only then did the Hero Emperor and the other Heroes shift their gazes to the figure of Artemes hovering mid-air. His expression was hopeless, his body motionless, and his gaze fixed on the Void Expanse as if trapped by an invisible force.


    The Heroes, however, had no understanding of his predicament.


    "That… that is the Moon God Artemes, the assistant of the Goddess of Light! He''s in the mortal realm!" eximed Elyon, the Hero of Light, finally recognizing the figure.


    Thud, thud...


    The Hero Emperor and the other Heroes of the Empire instantly knelt, bowing in worship with their hands sped tightly together. To them, the appearance of a God in the mortal realm after ages was a sacred revtion.


    "Wee, Your Divine Excellency! We have prayed for years to witness your divine presence, and now you have graced us with your revtion!" they chanted in unison, their voices brimming with awe and reverence.