Apotheosis

The enemies mobilized in the horizon as the sky darkened. It seemed as though a raging storm was preparing to rain terror upon the people below.

The weapon refiners from the Su Clan and the Oneness Sky Palace looked on gloomily.

The attack from the Sun Crow race left them no time to take a break.

"Why? It is just a piece of Shade Stone! What the hell do they want it for?" A weapon refiner complained angrily.

The Shade Stone was indeed a rare material for weapon refining in the Source World, since it only appeared once in a while.

It was out of sheer luck that it chose to appear in the Blue Cloud City of Mountain Viewing Province this time.

It was said that if any Other Shore Treasure was refined with a Shade Stone, the resulting power would be comparable to that of a primary Grand Nature Treasure. However, ultimately, it was still but an Other Shore Treasure.

It was really hard to grasp why the Sun Crow race was going through extreme lengths to get it.

"We mustn't let them get what they want. If we hesitate, there will be nothing but trouble for us. Now is the time to melt the Shade Stone!" Cailen cried valiantly, determination written all over his face.

While everyone glanced at each other uncertainly, they knew that the Sun Crow race gathering in the distance posed an overwhelming threat. Begrudgingly, they agreed to follow Cailen's orders.

"Well, at this point, it's our only choice..."

"I agree!"

"Let's do what Master Cailen says..."

The weapon refiners of the Su Clan and those from the Oneness Sky Palace gradually came to an agreement.

Having reached a conclusion, everyone returned to their posts.

Then, shutting his eyes in concentration, Cailen activated the Nine Edges Weapon Refining Array. Suddenly, the Array started emitting a dazzling light.

In order to melt the Shade Stone, they needed the blood power of Eira.

The Shade Stone needed to be soaked in this blood power.

The Shade Stone, which was originally square in shape, gradually transformed. The surface of the Shade Stone started to bubble, buckling under the influence of the blood power. Finally, it began to melt.

The melting started from the edges of the cube. As the sharp corners began to ebb away, the Shade Stone had completely transformed into a perfect globe.

Standing in the center of the Nine Edges Weapon Refining Array, Cailen finally opened his eyes to take a glance. "The blood power of Eira..." he said anxiously, "is not enough yet!"

Upon hearing this, the people of the Su Clan all frowned slightly.

At this point, Eir

Following Maxim, Zen and Gant headed towards the right side of the city wall. There, they met Rupert, Alfie and others.

Once their eyes met, they exchanged bitter smiles. Very soon, this place would be soaked in blood, and they knew it. It was a heaving rock resting on everyone's stomach. Everyone felt this heavy burden weigh down on their backs.

"I don't know why the Sun Crow race is acting like this... But for us, the most important thing right now is to survive," said Maxim in a grave tone.

Obviously, he was also under great pressure.

Maxim turned to Zen and Gant, smiling wistfully. "If the Sun Crow race weren't all over this place, I would let you go. But unfortunately... that isn't the case."

Hearing Maxim's words, Alfie and Rupert exchanged funny looks. No one wanted to say it aloud in front of Zen, but they knew that even if everyone else died, he'd probably be the sole survivor.

Meanwhile, the people of Blue Cloud City formed a circle around its center.

The outermost layer of the circle consisted of the women, elderly, and children, who had gathered there out of survival instinct.

The ones in the innermost part of the circle were the important Oneness Guards and weapon refiners.

On the city wall stood the one-star and two-star Oneness Guards. Lastly, the recruited soldiers were stationed right outside the wall; among them was Zen.

Everyone held their breath, anxious at what was to come. Then, all at once, the enemies launched their attack. Sun Crows flooded into the city from all directions.

From afar, they looked like steadily approaching dots in the distance. Gritting their teeth and brandishing their swords, everyone was prepared to fight for their lives.