Summoning Millions of Gods Daily, My Strength Equals Theirs Combined Chapter 571 -571-Trading One Empyrean Sanctum for One
Previously on Summoning Millions of Gods Daily, My Strength Equals Theirs Combined...
Outside the Divine Sanctuary.
In the turbulent depths of the Endless Forest Sea's chaotic zone, a splendid temple radiating boundless splendor suddenly materialized from nothingness.
Its entrance lay wide open, with beams of light piercing through the perpetual gloom.
Out of the shadows, a blue celestial seat gradually floated forward.
A man in white robes, gripping a silver staff, descended from it.
He pivoted and gazed back at the temple. Atop the seat, it was evident—a shimmering Silver Divine Throne!
The Silver Gentleman served as a deity honored by the Pantheon, and he was also a mighty Empyrean Sanctum expert from the Primordial Epoch.
"The path of the Star Sea... has shifted once more."
Silver Gentleman directed his sight toward the vast expanse of stars.
After quite some time, he faced the temple again and whispered,
"Will that individual really emerge in this time period?"
"Is my duty... to locate him?"
Silence from the temple appeared to be its reply.
Eventually, the temple's doors dissolved into the emptiness and vanished.
"How many eras have passed already..."
Silver Gentleman muttered, "Just where are you concealed?"
...He shaped signs with his hands.
Intangible strands started to gather. Innumerable Threads of Fate, born from the wounds of the cosmos's laws, surfaced and converged like rivers merging into the sea...
Before long, a mirror the size of a basin formed, capturing a fragment of the River of Fate.
Within those undulating glows flowed not liquid, but the paths of every creature—the visions of endless existences playing out in sequence.
Even though it was merely a tiny segment, the knowledge it held was immeasurable in scope.
"It looks like several fascinating incidents have truly occurred."
A flicker of astonishment appeared in Silver Gentleman’s eyes.
"No surprise the temple revealed itself without prompting."
Crack!
The River of Fate's mirror broke apart in a flash.
The space in front of him abruptly caved in...
Yet Silver Gentleman had already determined his destination.
His form entered the Star Sea and disappeared from view.
...Inside the Divine Sanctuary, Sophia abruptly felt a presence and roused from her trance.
The God of Wisdom, the War Executor, and the High Priest of the Temple detected it too.
After all, the Sea God Temple formed an integral component of the Pantheon.
The Pantheon venerated gods, whereas the Sea God Temple acted as its caretakers, managing various supporting tasks.
Sophia arrived at the grand hall's entrance.
By chance, Aurek had just wrapped up his breakthrough.
Through grasping the Threads of Fate inside that holy magic stone, he had acquired substantial insights.
Paired with his ongoing use of Emperor Points, his power had now ascended to a higher realm!
Should he deplete his present Emperor Points, even without reaching Empyrean Sanctum, his raw might alone could match such a figure.
What remained absent was his grasp of the River of Fate.
Moreover, following extended examination, Aurek had tentatively identified the source of this holy magic stone.
Alvin had mentioned acquiring half a holy magic stone, which launched him into the realm of astrology.
That portion was a remnant from that ultimate entity.
And the fragment Aurek held was essentially identical.
If his assumption held true, this was the matching other half!
"Your Majesty."
Sophia inclined her head.
"What brings you here? Has something arisen?"
Aurek’s look remained soft.
Since reclaiming her authority as the Lord of the Sea God Temple, she neared the authentic Sage Master level.
During such a moment, she ought to push ahead in seclusion to achieve her advancement.
Sophia affirmed with a nod. "I felt a call from the Pantheon. I need to head back to the Sea God Temple."
"Pantheon?"
Aurek’s eyes tightened a bit.
He recalled Alvin's words about the Pantheon predating the universe's creation!
Rumors even suggested it was transported by that supreme being.
All current events appeared linked to that entity through endless strands.
Sophia went on, "If the Pantheon awakens, a god has surely awakened!"
"Which signals that the cosmos faces massive turmoil soon. I intend to go back and check if it threatens the Empire."
Aurek stayed silent.
Mention of gods brought to mind that enigmatic form on Heaven-Pillar.
"Prior to departing, could you visit Heaven-Pillar first?"
He instructed Sophia, "Inform that deity that I seek her counsel on a matter."
The further he delved into the enigmas of Empyrean Sanctum experts and the secrets of fate, the more he sensed the deity's profound enigma and uniqueness.
She appeared to have mastered fate completely, and even revealed truths hidden from all life in this Star Sea cosmos!
Yet such a being hadn't achieved Empyrean Sanctum—that fact was peculiar in itself.
However, the wisdom she shared delved deeper than the ancient texts buried in the Sanctuary's core, striking straight at the universe's fundamental nature.
Should he seek her guidance now, it could propel him toward Empyrean Sanctum more swiftly!
Given the escalating intricacies across the starry skies of myriad races.
With a single fierce blow from his staff, he had roused every shadow lurking in secrecy.
Sophia agreed with a nod, then departed the sanctuary.
Simultaneously, Aurek called for Alvin.
...Supreme Sanctuary.
"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty."
Alvin bowed low.
"How fares the war effort?"
Aurek’s voice held steady calm.
Alvin delivered his update without pause, "The barrier network stands fully operational. Meanwhile, we've secured two starfields beyond the Styx Sector."
"I was on the verge of employing three primary starfields as the array's foundation to deploy a spell formation bolstering our safeguards. A setup drawing from three starfields' assets ought, theoretically, to endure a head-on assault from an Empyrean Sanctum expert—to some degree at least."
"That said, this spell formation demands a holy relic of no less than World Relic grade to serve as its core."
Aurek remained quiet.
The Annihilation Spear, the Heart of Starfield Maintenance, and the Ouros Disc—three holy relics—descended in front of Alvin.
Alongside them, a holy magic stone dropped before him as well.
"Take this one too."
Alvin stowed the three holy relics, then his gaze landed on the holy magic stone—his eyes widening in shock!
A holy magic stone!
His fingers shook as he grasped it, scrutinizing the timeless symbols crafted from Threads of Fate, before gradually withdrawing his cherished half and aligning them.
Ting!
A clear ring echoed.
The pieces joined flawlessly!
His emotions surged wildly right then, excitement nearly overwhelming him.
After an extended moment, Alvin bowed profoundly.
"Your subject... expresses deepest gratitude for Your Majesty’s benevolence!"
He rose, his tone quivering with thrill.
"Armed with this full holy magic stone star-disc, I’ll undoubtedly advance further!"
"By then, should an Empyrean Sanctum expert invade imperial lands, I’m assured I can bar them from even approaching the entrance!"
Harnessing the cosmos's layout and Star Sea to compel shifts in fate's weave—even bold enough to craft a spell formation aimed at slaying an Empyrean Sanctum!
Aurek harbored no skepticism about his claim.
Diviners were those who pilfered from the heavens and claimed destinies; their techniques frequently rattled the skies and daunted deities and specters.
In the past, when Lucio and Philip had freshly become God Generals, they fearlessly bartered life for life, and even plotted to eliminate sage-level foes!
Should Alvin’s mastery reach its peak, allowing him to churn the cosmic Star Sea's currents, pulling down an Empyrean Sanctum expert alongside might prove feasible.
This prospect stirred some anticipation in Aurek too.
To aid Alvin’s enlightenment, Aurek allocated immense imperial assets.
From mind-enhancing sacred brews to rank-elevating divine pills, all were provided abundantly.
For Aurek could sense it already—
the Star Sea outside the Empire roiled with hidden surges.
A colossal wave of destruction approached!
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