Chapter 764: 601
Lately, the Celestial Realm has been far from tranquil. With the destruction of the Celestial Clan’s Boundary Monument, which could not be repaired for the time being, Princess Elsa and her troops mobilized swiftly to fend off the relentless Ghost Spirits advancing from the breach. This time, the First Prince, Saga, and the Second Princess, Selena, formed an unusual alliance, each leading their respective armies to repel the Ghost Spirits back to the area protected by the Boundary Monument.
The Celestial Clan was unable to push forward, and the Ghost Spirits couldn’t fight back either.
Thus, a stalemate ensued. The Ghost Spirits were not what they used to be—they had adapted to their new corporeal forms and were propagating. But no one could guarantee what would happen when the Ghost Spirits realized the Boundary Monument was irreparable—whether they would tear their own bodies apart to reveal their true forms.
Nim’s return in such a critical situation didn’t cause much stir. Still, when Nim unfolded his Light Wing, First Prince Saga was taken aback. After being captured by Long Yi, Nim was once a negative example in Saga’s eyes, a stern warning to his subordinates: be wary of even the smallest human, or end up in their grasp.
But what Saga didn’t anticipate was not only did Nim return, but he returned possessing a Light Wing!
Everyone knew what Light Wings represented in the Celestial Realm—status and rank! The hierarchy was rigid in the Celestial Realm, and those with Light Wings, apart from the Imperial Clan, occupied the top tier.
Saga could not fathom how the foolish Nim could have a Light Wing.
Naturally, the first thing Nim did upon returning was to seek out Saga. Saga prepared a slew of encouraging rhetoric for Nim—a powerful warrior like him would undoubtedly boost morale. He had even written an inspiring article about a lowly person’s rise.
Yet, when Nim found Saga, the first thing he did was say goodbye.
Nim spoke eloquently and elaborately, but the crux of his words was that he didn’t want to serve any longer!
Then, immediately after leaving the First Prince’s residence, Nim went to Elsa to pledge his loyalty, which Elsa—who had never accepted anyone’s allegiance—immediately accepted.
Indeed! It wasn’t that she didn’t accept it; it’s just that they weren’t strong enough!
Throughout the war, Nim remained at Elsa’s side. Although Nim hardly stood out in the Human Realm, he was exceedingly familiar with the conditions of the Celestial Realm. Armed with immense power and years of guardianship experience, Nim closely protected Elsa so that she could focus all her energy on confronting the enemy without any unnecessary distractions.
Saga watched this with anger in his heart, but he was helpless.
The battles commenced every day and ended every day. With barely any progress in restoring the Boundary Monument, it cast a suffocating weight on everyone’s hearts.
No one could predict when this burden would finally lift.
Meanwhile.
The Divine Auffa Empire.
The Imperial Palace.
Ai Lin had been residing in this opulent palace for almost two weeks, during which she gleaned information about this world from various people.
There was only one country on this planet, known as the Divine Auffa Empire, a nation wholly reliant on magic. Streets were lit and homes were heated using mana. Everyone possessed mana and knew magic, but, on the flip side, their physical constitution wasn’t very good. After all, physical labor wasn’t necessary with magic.
The nation has three princes eligible to inherit the throne. The First Prince, Saint Cassio, is the most popular. Allegedly, he’s benevolent, gentle, and loved by the people, although some say this image is just a façade he purposely created.
The Second Prince, Saint Julio, is said to be the opposite—temperamental, often brutally abusing and humiliating his subordinates, showing great ambition. Over the last few years, Saint Julio has conquered three planets—albeit underdeveloped ones.
The Third Prince, Saint Antonio, appears to be obscure, with neither a good nor bad reputation. Rumor has it he’s a bit dense, but Ai Lin doesn’t believe it.
Ever since he amputated the arm of Second Prince Saint Julio, she had stayed obediently in the palace for more than a week, evidence that the Third Prince wasn’t as simple as the rumors suggested.
Ai Lin didn’t want to think about how he’d achieved that; she was only interested in one thing: finding Long Yi as soon as possible.
Ai Lin wasn’t sure of Long Yi’s whereabouts, so she didn’t dare to leave hastily. Perhaps Long Yi could be in some corner of the so-called Divine Auffa Empire!
Ai Lin believed in Long Yi. Given Long Yi’s ability and his propensity for trouble, his name would quickly spread wherever he hid. That’s why Ai Lin didn’t leave. The Divine Auffa Empire was considered a powerful nation in the cosmic sphere, so any news should arrive quickly, she presumed.
