Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Four saints!
Three were from the Starlight Clan, who had close ties with Cohen, and one was from the Church of Light, a mortal enemy of the Undead.

Moreover, the appearance of a saint from the Holy See of Light is of extraordinary significance.

This means that the Holy See has clearly sided with Efein, even going so far as to send a saint to directly intervene against Serene and the Black Tomb behind him.

The three tomb owners were immediately shocked. They finally realized that this was not some "decapitation" operation against Cohen.

This was clearly a massive scheme orchestrated by Cohen against them.

A death trap that uses itself as bait to capture him, Thrall, and even their core elite forces!

"Cohen Corleone!!!"

"Excellent! What a ruthless scheme! What deep cunning!"

The three tomb masters let out extremely venomous soul screams. They desperately urged their magic power to stabilize the crumbling barrier, while at the same time being distracted by the four saints who were eyeing the barrier from the outside.

He understood that killing Cohen today was absolutely impossible, and even escaping unscathed was uncertain.

However, before he could make a further reaction, the four saints outside the barrier had already made their move at the same time!
The three saints of the Starry Remnant Clan gave the three tomb masters no time to consider. Three dazzling rivers of starlight descended from the void, carrying the purifying and destructive power of the stars, and slammed into the golden barrier.

"In the name of light, purify the souls of the dead!"

The ascetic Saint Emerson spoke solemnly, raising his scepter of light high. A torrent of pure holy light, seemingly capable of dissolving all darkness, crashed down like a sword of judgment.

Boom! Crack—!
The three tomb masters, despite being hundred-star saints, were unable to withstand the full force of the four saints of the same rank in such a short time.

The incredibly sturdy spatial barrier was torn open with a huge crack amidst a deafening roar and a crisp shattering sound.

A violent spatial turbulence swept out, and the sky above the entire city-state of Bius changed color as energy storms raged!
The terrifying power of the five saints collided violently in the sky above the Northwest Continent.

The energy fluctuations generated by the clash of Saint-level beings spread wildly in all directions from the city-state of Bius, like a destructive tide.

The sky was torn apart, the earth trembled, the clouds were dispersed, revealing the distorted void behind.

The towering energy beams and the five colossal star palaces atop the stars could be seen from thousands of miles away!
Such a huge commotion was like the most dazzling fireworks being lit in the silent night sky, impossible to conceal!
The entire continent, including the forces and powerful individuals who had been watching and waiting for news of Cohen's "fall," was once again completely shocked by this sudden and unexpected Saint-level battle.

"What, more than one saint?"

"They are the remnants of the Starburst Clan, and ascetics from the Church of Light!"

"The Third Tomb Master is fighting someone! And not just one! It's four Saints attacking him?!"

"My God! What happened?"
Wasn't it supposed to be the three tomb masters ambushing Cohen? How did it turn into multiple saints besieging the three tomb masters?

"Cohen Corleone...he was prepared."

This is a trap, a trap set for saints!

"Five Saints in a chaotic battle!"
Among them was a Saint of a Hundred Stars!
The situation on the mainland is truly about to change!

The highest levels of the five great empires—the Central Empire, the Eastern Empire, the Western Empire, the Southern Empire, and the Northern Empire—and the rulers of various temples, hidden families, and ancient organizations.

They all stared in disbelief at the earth-shattering energy fluctuations emanating from the magical mirror, listening to the urgent reports from intelligence personnel across the country, delivered in near-screaming voices.

The frost on Shanies's beautiful face melted slightly as she murmured softly, "That bastard... he always is like this..."

The old general from the Western Regions Empire slammed his hand on the table and burst into hearty laughter:

"Hahaha! Good, a desperate counterattack! I knew this kid wouldn't die so easily!"

Emperor Eberron of the Eastern Empire's eyes flickered; amidst his shock, his opinion of Cohen rose even higher.

Those forces that had previously gloated and believed that Effie was doomed were now speechless and felt a chill run down their spines.

Scheming against a saint, and possibly even turning the tables and killing him?

This Cohen Corleone is not only incredibly powerful, but his cunning and audacity are simply terrifying!
The mainland is shaken, and the winds of change are rising again!
As the energy storm triggered by the battle between the five saints above the city-state of Bius swept across the land, the entire continent was utterly shocked by this sudden and earth-shattering event.

The spies planted in the Northwest by various forces, mages skilled in long-distance observation, and even some secret organizations with special detection methods.

They all immediately transmitted the blurry image and preliminary assessment of the energy burst point as quickly as possible.

However, before the initial shock had subsided, even more astonishing detailed information began to spread rapidly among the top powers on the continent, as if it had grown wings.

"Breaking news! It has been confirmed that the so-called 'decapitation' operation was actually a joint plan by the Demon Lord Sal and the three Tomb Masters of Serene. They intended to take advantage of King Cohen Corleone's presence at the front lines to launch a swift and decisive attack, ending the operation in one fell swoop!"

"However, the plan has already been leaked, and Corleone must turn the tables and set up a trap!"

The initial intelligence was already astonishing enough, revealing that the cause of this battle among the saints was a despicable sneak attack by two evil giants who disregarded the rules, and the surprising fact that Cohen's side had been prepared all along.

But the more crucial and secretive details that followed brought everyone who learned of them to a near standstill, followed by an unbelievable uproar.

Top Secret!
It is said that Mayne, who infiltrated the inner circle of the Demon Lord Sal, enjoyed his deep trust, rose to the position of Chief of Staff of the Demon Gold Empire's entire army, and was regarded by Sal as his right-hand man and even once considered to be a confidant... his true identity is none other than Cohen Corleone himself!

"Mayne is Cohen?! This... how is this possible?"

"It is absolutely true. There are lurkers on the edge of the battlefield who used memory crystals to capture fragments of the internal turmoil in the city-state of Bius."

Though blurry, the scene of His Majesty Corleone tearing off his mask to reveal his true face, and Sal's utterly horrified expression, cannot be faked!

Shocking!

When the unbelievable truth that "Chief of Staff Mayne is Cohen Corleone" was finally confirmed, the upper echelons of the entire Demon Tide Continent, from the courts of the five great empires to the council chambers of top organizations, were all abuzz with excitement.

From the conference rooms of the trade alliance to the prayer rooms of the various temples, a tremendous uproar and commotion ensued.

Countless people's first reaction was that it was absurd and that the intelligence was wrong, but more details followed to corroborate the story, especially the testimonies of those "survivors" who had managed to escape or pass on messages during the war and were lurking in the upper echelons of the Demon Gold Empire.

This absurdity was transformed into a chilling reality.

“Cohen Corleone… he actually dared to, was capable of doing such a thing?”

"Disguised as the Lord of Shadows, stirring up trouble on the human continent and manipulating nations and temples at will, this is already an astonishing deception."

Now... now he has personally risked his life to infiltrate the Demon Lord Sal's ranks, and not only has he not been discovered, but he has also risen step by step to become his trusted second-in-command.
This...this is simply unbelievable!

"What kind of person is the Demon Lord Thrall? He is cruel, violent, suspicious, and cunning. How could he be so easily deceived?"

Korn's disguise, his courage and ruthlessness, his understanding of the Lost Lands, and his grasp of Thrall's psychology are truly terrifying to contemplate!

"This young man is truly extraordinary. No wonder he rose from humble beginnings and built such a great empire in such a short time."

Not only is their strength unfathomable, but their cunning, scheming, and stoicism are also terrifying to the extreme!

"First there was the Lord of Shadows, then Chief of Staff Mayne... Just how many unknown faces does His Majesty Corleone have?"

Could he be sitting right among us next time, without us even knowing?

Amazement, shock, apprehension, admiration, fear... a complex mix of emotions swirled in the hearts of countless powerful individuals.

The danger level associated with the name Cohen Corleone instantly soared to unprecedented heights in their minds.

This is not merely a matter of military genius or individual martial prowess, but a terrifying ability to manipulate the enemy's strengths and weaknesses at will.

Many people felt a chill run down their spines and involuntarily began to examine whether there was a "Cohen" lurking around them.

However, they did not know that the shock of today was far from over.

Above the city-state of Bius, the war of the saints raged, causing the heavens and earth to tremble. Starlight clashed with the power of death, and divine judgment intertwined with the shattering of space.

The terrifying energy turbulence tore dark cracks through the sky.

Below, the command hall and its surrounding area, reinforced by numerous magic arrays, became another extremely dangerous killing field.

After the initial shock and rage, the Demon Lord Thrall ultimately proved to be the ruler of the chaotic Demon Continent, who had fought his way out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

The extreme humiliation and anger did not completely sway his mind; he forcibly suppressed his surging blood and chaotic magic.

His crimson eyes swept over his surroundings—though he had been severely injured by Cohen's bizarre attack, he was still a legendary figure at the peak of his power.

"Don't panic! There's still a chance!"

Sal roared inwardly, fueled by a crazy thought—as long as Cohen was captured, as long as Cohen himself was captured, there was still hope of turning the tide!
Cohen is the soul of Effie, the controller of the Dragon Legion, and the core of that terrifying army.

If Cohen is captured or killed, even if more external saints come to his aid, they will be hesitant to act, and may even be forced to retreat.

This crushing defeat can be turned around!

"Gentlemen, follow me! Let's kill Cohen first!"

He forcefully activated the Abyss Source, disregarding the risk of worsening his injuries, and his body ignited with dark purple destructive flames as he lunged at Cohen.

The other five legendary powerhouses also knew that there was no way out; their only chance of survival was to capture and kill Cohen.

The five transformed into five streaks of light of different colors, and together with Sal, launched a desperate attack on Cohen from different angles.

In an instant, demonic flames soared, deathly aura filled the air, and shadows loomed. The legendary pressure crushed all the decorations in the hall to dust. However, facing the desperate attack of Thrall and five legendary figures, Cohen showed no fear whatsoever. In fact,... a slight smile of excitement and anticipation appeared on his lips.

The reason he chose such a risky infiltration plan, willing to use himself as bait, was not only to achieve his goal in one fell swoop and completely destroy the enemy's core.

There is also a deeper reason related to his own breakthrough.

He is already a ninth-tier transcendent being and needs someone to help him reach the experience points required to reach the peak of the ninth tier, so as to break through the barrier to becoming a legend.

Ordinary legendary powerhouses are no longer worthy of his attention, but the Demon Lord Sal, an enemy of extremely high status and with whom he has a deep-seated hatred, is the perfect "sharpening stone" and "stepping stone"!
Reverse the attack and slay Thrall!

This was not only a revenge, a strategic victory, but also a bloody ceremony he prepared for himself to step into the realm of legend.

He will step on the head of this once-powerful demon lord, bathe in its abyssal essence, and achieve ultimate sublimation in the life-and-death struggle, breaking through in one fell swoop and forging his own legendary path.

Only in this way can we have enough confidence and resources to compete for the supreme position on the stage of the new era that will soon be opened by the covenant of the gods!

Therefore, to the astonishment of Sal and the others, Cohen not only did not back down, but instead took the initiative to come forward.

When Sal saw that Cohen was not relying on numbers to win, but instead facing him alone, he was first taken aback, and then a surge of wild joy and ferocious killing intent welled up in his heart.

In his eyes, Cohen's actions were tantamount to courting death.

Despite his bizarre methods, he was ultimately only a ninth-tier transcendent being.

Even though he was severely injured and his demonic energy was in turmoil, he was still at the peak of the legendary rank, having touched the threshold of sainthood and possessing the complete legendary domain!

Faced with absolute strength and superior status, any trickery will be futile.

"Arrogant! You're asking for death!"

Thrall roared, and the boiling dark purple demonic flames around him suddenly collapsed inward before erupting with a deafening roar.

A chaotic, evil, and terrifying force field, seemingly capable of eroding the order and reason of all things, rapidly expanded from his center, instantly enveloping the area where the two were located.

Legendary Realm - Chaotic Demon Realm!
The sky was stained a murky purplish-black, the earth cracked, and scorching magma and poisonous miasma spewed forth.

Countless distorted demonic phantoms shrieked and danced within the domain, while fragments of chaotic laws raged like blades.

This is Thrall's unique domain, forged by combining the essence of the abyss with his own understanding of the rules of chaos and destruction.

Within this realm, the enemy's perception will be distorted, energy circulation will become disordered, and those with weak wills may even descend into madness, their souls assimilated by the demonic realm.

For beings below the legendary level, falling into this realm almost means being instantly torn apart by the chaotic rules.

Thrall unleashed his strongest attack right from the start, intending to crush Korn in one fell swoop by leveraging the absolute suppression of non-legendary beings by the legendary domain!
However, the anticipated scenario of Cohen being instantly suppressed by the power of the domain and unable to move an inch did not occur.

Just as the "Chaotic Demon Realm" unfolded, attempting to devour everything—

"Zheng—!"

A clear, melodious sound, like the clash of countless metals, resounded from within Cohen's body, soaring into the sky and temporarily suppressing the shrieks and demonic sounds of the chaotic demonic realm.

Centered on the spot where Cohen stood, another completely different yet equally vast and magnificent "scene" was forcibly carved out from Thrall's "Chaotic Magic Realm," standing in opposition to it.

There's even... a subtle pressure coming from behind!

Domain - Unlimited Blade Works!
The sky was no longer a murky purplish-black, but had turned into a dark red like an eternal twilight, as if congealed blood and molten gold were intertwined.

Countless enormous, intricate, slowly rotating gear-shaped clouds and flowing light with mysterious patterns filled the sky, creating a cold, magnificent, and mechanically beautiful celestial landscape.

The land was no longer a toxic swamp of lava, but a wasteland that stretched to the horizon.

But this wasteland is not made of sand and soil, but of countless weapons!
Sword, knife, spear, halberd, axe, battle-axe, hook, fork, whip, mace, hammer, claw, trident, club, lance, cudgel, crutch, meteor hammer...

They come in all shapes and sizes, and are so numerous that they are impossible to count.

They either lay upside down on the ground, leaned against their companions, or floated directly in mid-air.

From rusty bronze swords to gleaming steel blades, from ornate staffs inlaid with dazzling magic gems to menacing bone blades shrouded in ominous aura.

Even the blurry phantoms of many divine weapons and magical artifacts that only appear in myths, legends, and epic chants exist quietly on this wasteland.

It exudes a complex aura that can be sharp, heavy, fiery, icy, sacred, or evil.

This is the extension of Cohen's will and power, the world of weapons that belong only to him, the final scene of war—Unlimited Blade Works!
A rough assessment suggests that the initial extent of this "Infinite Blade Works" domain has already easily covered the area of ​​a large city.

Its stability and the completeness of its rules have reached the level of a mid-stage legendary transcendent!

This is completely against common sense!

How could a ninth-tier transcendent being possess such a vast and complete legendary domain?

Sal's pupils contracted sharply, and the horror in his heart instantly overwhelmed his killing intent.

He could clearly feel that the moment his "Chaotic Demon Realm" came into contact with this "Weapon Wasteland," it was as if it had hit an invisible and tough wall, and its expansion momentum was forcibly stopped.

Even more terrifying was that the aura of rules emanating from those countless weapons subtly restrained the chaotic and corrosive characteristics of his domain.

"Impossible, you... how could a ninth-level being possess a domain?"

"Such a complete field!"

Sal roared in terror; this completely overturned his understanding.

Even for those with exceptional talent, being able to touch upon the rudiments of a field before reaching the legendary level is extremely rare.

And someone like Cohen, whose domain scope, strength, and rule completeness are comparable to or even surpass those of an ordinary mid-level legend, is simply unheard of!

Cohen stood amidst endless weapons, his expression calm, yet his eyes seemed to hold the phantom images of billions of weapons.

He spoke slowly, his voice not loud, yet it resonated clearly at the boundary where the two realms collided:

"Within my 'Unlimited Blade Works,' I am the master of all weapons!"

Before the words were even finished, the power of the domain was already displayed:
With a slight thought, thousands of swords on the wasteland, like soldiers receiving a command, hummed in unison, suddenly detached from the ground, and transformed into streaks of light of various colors, shooting towards Sal.

This is not a simple physical projection; each streak of light contains different rules and characteristics—some are incomparably sharp, capable of breaking through energy shields; some are as heavy as mountains, containing the power of vibration; some are as swift as lightning, locking onto the soul; and some are accompanied by various elemental damage such as ice, fire, poison, and lightning!
Furthermore, several streams of light possessed an exceptionally ancient and powerful aura, vaguely resembling the shapes of divine weapons from myths and legends, such as "Steel-Splitting," "Mountain-Slaying," and "Demon-Breaking."

Although it was not the real body, but merely a "projection of the true name," it still exuded a primal power that made even Thrall feel a chill!

Surrounded by endless weapons, Thrall felt a stinging pain all over his body, as if countless invisible blades were cutting through his skin and soul.

The terrifying killing intent, fighting spirit, and aura of war were like tangible waves, impacting his mind, weakening his power, and interfering with his manipulation of the laws.

Conversely, Cohen stood at the center of the domain, yet his aura was perfectly integrated with the entire "Unlimited Blade Works," and every inch of space seemed to be an extension of his limbs.

The boundless aura of military might empowered him, causing his already powerful aura to rise even higher, making him resemble a war lord who had emerged from an ancient battlefield.

"The power of rules?"
"You're only at the ninth rank, how could you possibly master such a complete domain of rules?"

Sal was both shocked and furious; he finally understood why Cohen dared to fight alone.

This bizarre "Infinite Blade Works" domain can actually rival his "Chaotic Demon Realm," and even subtly restrains it in some aspects.

But he was a veteran of countless battles, and he instantly suppressed his shock and roared.

Pushing the "Chaotic Demon Realm" to its limit, countless demonic phantoms and chaotic laws transformed into torrents of purple-black energy, colliding fiercely with the onrushing "Torrent of Ten Thousand Soldiers"!
Boom! Boom! Rumble—!
Two legendary realms, vastly different in nature yet equally powerful, collide violently.

The turbulent flow of energy pulverized everything around it into the finest powder, causing the space to ripple and reveal a pitch-black undertone.

A battle between domains is a contest of rules and will, and also the most dangerous and direct confrontation.

With his deeper power and near-saint-level understanding, Thrall barely managed to prevent the "Chaotic Realm" from being completely suppressed by "Unlimited Blade Works".

But the shock and frustration in his heart grew stronger. He couldn't understand how a ninth-tier transcendent could possess such a monstrous domain!

Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate and their energy was being fiercely exchanged, Cohen paused, and the attack of "Unlimited Blade Works" seemed to show a very slight hesitation.

The aura of military might flowing around him also weakened, as if he had experienced a brief period of power shortage due to simultaneously controlling such a vast domain and a torrent of soldiers.

This "flaw" was extremely well hidden, but in the eyes of a powerful figure like Thrall, it was as conspicuous as a firefly in the dark.

"An opportunity!" Sal roared inwardly, without a doubt.

Having been at a disadvantage for a long time, he was already extremely anxious. Now that he saw Cohen showing signs of fatigue, how could he let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to kill him?

He concluded that this was the inevitable result of Cohen forcibly pushing his domain beyond his own level, leading to a lack of follow-up strength!

"Die, Abyssal Annihilation Strike!"

Thrall frantically poured most of his remaining magic power and the abyssal essence into his right claw, which instantly expanded and twisted, transforming into a terrifying giant claw covered in eerie runes, seemingly capable of crushing stars.

Carrying the core rule power of the Chaotic Demon Realm, ignoring the torrent of weapons still shooting around him, he grabbed at Cohen with lightning speed.

This strike contained his lifelong destructive will, determined to crush Cohen along with the core of his domain! (End of Chapter)