NOVPUBThe so-called Third Ancestor, who could be titled the Duke of the Blood Clan, was undoubtedly a ninth-order terrifying creature.
After all ninth-order beings were forcibly conscripted by the Ninth-order Shadow World, which only appeared once every century or two, whoever could break through to the ninth-order first would become the invincible being of their time.
However, if there was a ninth-order under a very strong seal and happened to be rescued at this point in time, that would be an extraordinarily advanced strength.
With the addition of this ability called "Blood Control Heart," it would undoubtedly become a true power of stealing the country, replicating the tragedy of the Ancient Times of the Huo Ning Empire.
The Snow Witch, having understood the cause and effect in a short time, covered her forehead with a headache.
She also did not know how to deal with the ninth-order Blood Clan lurking in the hinterland of the Empire, feeling it was an unsolvable situation.
The only one who might be able to defeat the Third Ancestor was probably Lanci, Loren’s student, who possessed an immaculate mind unaffected by the Blood Control Heart and also held the Power of the Sun that could reduce the strength of the Blood Clan by tenfold—as if he was born to be the natural enemy of the Third Ancestor.
The problem was that Lanci’s current rank was still too low; even if he could successfully find the Third Ancestor, he would not be able to defeat his arch-enemy at the moment.
"Why does it ’seem’?"
The Snow Witch recalled the words of Pranay and slowly muttered to herself.
He said that currently, it seemed that the largest source of disaster for the Cerryti Empire was the Blood Clan’s Third Ancestor, Duke Rashar.
If the true fundamental issue of the Cerryti Empire was the manipulations of the Blood Clan behind the scenes, why then did Pranay add the words "it seems"?
"Pranay, what did you see?"
The Snow Witch asked him.
"..."
"I saw a very terrifying man, and when I saw him, it was as if he could see me too."
Pranay hesitated, then spoke in a heavy voice.
After that, he dared not look in the direction of the military strategists and generals’ headquarters of the Capital Bulerida of the Cerryti Empire.
"Who is it?"
The Snow Witch asked.
"The First Army God, Hesintos, who has been given the Diamond Throne."
Pranay answered.
"Do you think he is more dangerous than the Blood Clan’s Third Ancestor?"
The Snow Witch thought and asked again.
The ninth-order was a domain that could be compared to the Divine, and reaching it meant that one had reached the limits of creatures. There would no longer be an increase in attributes, and to become stronger, one could only adjust their state, enhance skills and craftsmanship, and obtain stronger Epic Items.
And for some creatures that had stayed at the limit of the eighth-order for a long time, it was only their attributes that had not reached the ninth-order. No one knew whether they had reached perfection in other aspects.
Just as the legends of the Divine Wars, ninth-order creatures could threaten the Divine, fighting for the god and faction they believed in. During the long years since the Divine Era, there must have been eighth-orders who were unreasonably strong, and there might even have been the possibility of them turning the tables on ninth-orders.
"No, that’s difficult to say..."
Pranay didn’t know how to describe it.
Anyway, he faintly felt that the Empire’s disasters were not so simple.
"I roughly understand. Don’t worry; I would rather risk my own safety than expose Hyperion to danger. She is more important to me than anyone else."
The Snow Witch promised the three Great Demon Clans.
"Teacher..."
Hyperion looked at the Snow Witch with emotions stirring.
But it seemed the teacher indeed had her own difficulties; the situation of the Allied Forces was clearly hanging by a thread and was even worse than what could be understood from the news.
"The technology to transform into an eighth-order Epic Magic Card that you previously had in the Protoss Empire, can it still be used?"
The Snow Witch sighed and negotiated in a different manner.
"Pranay," said Lan Fu, who left behind her improved versions of the "Forbidden Curse Seal" and the principle core of the "Nuclear Fusion Wolf Transformation" summons. "Theoretically, if Talia were present, it should be possible to replicate it."
Pranay heard this, spoke a bit gravely, and then looked back at the Snow Witch with his response.
In fact, as long as it didn’t interfere with their main job, they were open to negotiation on any matter and would try their best to assist the allies.
Among the few surviving members of the Great Demon Clan, other than Talia, Almis was the best at Magical Engineering.
Previously in the Northern Continent, Almis had helped Hyperion make a card to ensure her safety.
"The current battle situation is deteriorating, and the pressure on the allied frontline is mounting. Our espionage agents are constantly persecuted by the Imperial Hounds. I might need to find a way to personally infiltrate the Cerryti Empire. Paladin Leader Florence from the Church of the Goddess of Destiny is a key member of the Kingdom Joint Council of the Camberra Kingdom in the Western Hub Zone. She could arrange a perfect cover identity for an infiltration. Now staying in the Hutton Kingdom also allows her to take over Loren’s duties, while if we of the Eighth-order were to infiltrate, the strong magic power or aura would be highly likely to be detected by the imperial city’s defenses. Hyperion’s Sixth-order is just right."
Almis suggested her idea as she spoke,
"Can I accompany you and help protect Hyperion on her mission to infiltrate the Cerryti Empire?"
The Snow Witch believed that her proposal would allow the three Great Demons to continue protecting Hyperion, with her own protection added. Accordingly, Hyperion would need to join her as an undercover agent for the allied forces within the Cerryti Empire.
Previously in the Northern Continent, she had helped Hyperion with a [Transformation Magic: Human], so she could change Hyperion into any appearance.
Hyperion’s stealth talent was extremely unique; she was a spy personally trained by Almis, capable of eluding even the Eighth-ranking while under their watch. It had been only the Ninth-order Great Demon Calila who could make Hyperion think twice about running away.
If Hyperion could turn the four Great Demons into Magic Cards to carry with her, she could go anywhere she wished.
"Consider this a favor I owe you. If you ever need help in the future, I will do my utmost to assist you."
The Snow Witch bowed sincerely to them.
After she finished speaking, the entire first floor of the Boss Cat Restaurant fell silent for a long while.
The three Great Demons exchanged glances.
For the Snow Witch to come to them, if there wasn’t a pressing need, she likely wouldn’t ask these members of the Demon Race for help.
It appeared that the alliance’s spies had obtained some extremely disastrous intelligence, and they couldn’t just sit and wait for doom. They could only come to them, hoping they would help on the basis of kinship and old friendship.
"Brother, what do you think?"
Sinola looked to Pranay.
"I’ll go with whatever you decide."
Antanas never made decisions; she was an aid without significant operational involvement, content only when fully mastering a mixed discipline could she score significantly.
"..."
Pranay fell into thought.
He really didn’t want to consider such a risky suggestion.
But if Hyperion disappeared from the map, it would also be an exceptionally safe option, possibly even safer than staying in Ichrite. After her trip to the Northern Continent, the Blood Clan of the South Continent had been unable to find her.
The Blood Clan had an Astrologer, The Seventh Ancestor Marquess Helitier, but he also had an unstable Thousand-Mile Eye that could interfere with each other, creating illusions to prevent tracking Hyperion’s whereabouts.
More crucially, if Hyperion carried the four Great Demons within her into the Cerryti Empire, idle defensive forces would become offensive.
"Hyperion, you decide."
Pranay sighed.
They couldn’t ask Lanci for judgment now.
The Snow Witch’s appearance had indeed presented a possibility; she was capable not only of Card Making but also of further reinforcing Hyperion’s protective power, tilting what had been the optimal strategy up to this point. 𝓷ℴ𝓋𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝒸𝓸𝓶
"Yes, thank you for your trust, Pranay."
Hyperion nodded earnestly.
After listening to the conversation of the four Great Demons on the first floor of the restaurant for a long time, unable to interject, Hyperion seemed to already have an idea in mind.
"Teacher, this time we will be of one mind and one heart, pushing forward together."
Hyperion stepped forward and grasped the Snow Witch’s hand tightly,
"No matter how wicked the Imperial Hounds, I won’t be afraid."
She had wanted for a long time to embark on a journey filled with the unknown and responsibilities with her teacher, the Snow Witch.
With four Great Demons as her spiritual backing, she really had nothing to fear; now she was the true contemporary Princess of the Demon Clan.
She would become a spy for the Kingdom Joint Council of the allied forces, and proudly fulfill the mission of a Priest!
