Chapter 2079: Chapter 48: Attempting to Break Through the Sixth Echelon... and Failing (12k-Word Mega Chapter)_5

But, these infinitely divided, infinitely intertwined grids are penetrated and connected under the azure veins. A force merges all destinies and chaos, miracles and transcendence, ultimately converging into a ’ring’.

A ring that encircles the infinite Great Universe, penetrating all space-time and possibilities, united with the cosmos, even grander than the cosmos itself.

Its name is the [Great Aether Circulation], a civilization’s ’instrument of truth’ that transcends universal truths, standing above the Dao and Azure Sky, created by the [Aether Star God Omor] for all beings of the universe, past, present, and future civilizations!

It is so powerful that even a casual overflow from any of its ports creates infinite entities, capable of constructing a true ’Perpetual Motion Machine’—but precisely because it’s overwhelmingly powerful, its creators, the Star Gods, have carefully sealed its abilities from most life forms, allowing only the civilizations that meet the requirements to access it.

[Construct a Perpetual Motion Machine with one’s own power, at least create a primitive model of one]

That is the condition to touch it.

But right now, an intention has found a loophole under the iron rule.

It follows the authority left by a Star God, follows the ’Semi-Perpetual Machine - Light Element Furnace’, all the way up, up.

He will reverse back to that endless ring, at the pinnacle of the reshaped and changed ’Aether Universe’, the true [Master Throne]!

Material Universe. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Boundless and endless radiance covers the firmament, like celestial pillars, like sharp blades, they are incredibly dazzling, even more so than the sun, in comparison, the whole world seems to dim and turns into deep black.

And under such brilliance, the aquamarine clouds emerge from the nihility, filtering through layers of flowing light, as the celestial veil, and within these clouds, something formless yet colossal is gestating, while an indistinct, seemingly existing here yet not, omnipresent, all-encompassing ’ring’ like a cradle is nurturing its body.

In Silverpeak Domain, a golden-haired youth raises his head, gazing at the sky. His lake-green eyes fixate on that direction, his expression solemn.

With a surge of spirit energy fluctuation, a white-haired researcher appears beside the former patron of his home institute, now the finance officer.

"Ian’s plan is faster than expected..." Without turning his head, Yisen Gard whispers, unsure if it’s self-talk or worry: "Didn’t we agree to try further using the power of the Realm of Light—why did he suddenly change his mind?"

"Plans never keep up with change." Adalbert is more calm, but he still furrows his brows: "The main issue now isn’t whether Ian can succeed, but... will anyone else obstruct."

"Just now the Pupationer has already left Fiery Flame Land, heading for Starfall Sea, and the two from Whale Song Cliff have simultaneously departed." Yisen Gard clenches his fist: "From The Empire, my two elders have just set off too..."

As he speaks, another azure blue light stream flashes between the Domain of Void and the material world above the firmament, and Yisen Gard and Adalbert simultaneously raise their heads, the white-haired researcher sighs: "Well, now Azure Star has gone too. On the west side of Teyla probably only that one from Seven Cities Alliance hasn’t gone, the old lady doesn’t like to meddle in these matters..."

As he speaks, there’s a humming sound, and after Azure Star, a dark brown heavy light streak lights up, causing Adalbert to choke: "...Seems like age doesn’t dull the heart, or is it Seven Cities Alliance just wants to oppose Far Shore Island?"

Yisen Gard doesn’t reply, though his eyes are still fixed on the distance, his mind has already conjured the Teyla Aether Map constructed by the Heart of Terra, the tremors on it cover the entire continent.

Dark Mountain Range, Holy Mountain, Gantreignum, Azure Sky Royal Court, Canaan Moore, Yanjiang, Nine Cold Alliance...

Huai Guang Church, Hall of Ten Thousand Spirits, Retrospection Sect, Aether Arms Order, Dragon Island, Crystal Dragon, Dead Mountain...

All and everything, all of the Fifth Energy Level, have already set out, with their true bodies, wielding divine power, heading for the northeast corner of Teyla, Starfall Sea.

And their target, only one.

Ian Silverpeak.

"Your Grace, Duke." Raising his head, Yisen Gard speaks toward the deepest part of the Domain of Void: "All Fifth Energy Levels have left, heading for Starfall Sea—seems like you don’t need to guard Silverpeak Domain, you can also head for Starfall Sea."

[...Aren’t you concerned about any Fifth Energy Level might come over and level you, or plunder all at once?]

In the deepest part of the Domain of Void, scorching mist fills, Duke of Solin’s voice arises, weary yet curious: [You know, Ian has already started using the ultimate outcome of his teacher’s and First Knight’s legacy—or perhaps a secret skill he developed himself—attempting to ascend to the Sixth Echelon]

[That is across the stars, the high courts of Aether. He might have left research material at his old lair, no one wouldn’t be tempted]

Saying so, the tone of Duke of Solin carries a hint of threat, the aura of Fifth Energy Level spreads: [Even I’m curious, whether Ian left something that might allow me to revive my people]

"Did you take action?"

Yisen Gard retorts without any fear, Adalbert also shakes his head beside him: "Duke, don’t pretend to be a villain, you’re indeed not a good thing, but also not such a vulgar scoundrel."

Yisen Gard calmly adds: "Duke of Solin, other Fifth Energy Levels also know very well, the truly important thing is Ian himself—he deliberately showcased this ’Rites of the Star Gods’, a legacy of Inega II, precisely to direct everyone’s attention onto himself."