Sovereign of the Ashes

In stark contrast to Sein’s astonishment, Anridar the Venom Flame Demon King directly faced Gregory, the formidable Rank Five mage, as it seethed with rage and resentment.

“Has the Magus Civilization discovered something? Or do they simply refuse to let me live?” Anridar thought in silent fury.

As a Rank Five creature known as a “Demon King”, Anridar was never a mere pawn to be manipulated.

Even before the Magus Civilization’s conquest of the Neisse Star Domain, Anridar had earned a fearsome reputation in the lower planes surrounding the domain.

Its existence was synonymous with ferocity and cruelty.

Yet now, under the overwhelming force of the Magus Civilization, Anridar seemed as feeble as a cornered, mangy bird.

A thick pillar of venomous flame erupted from Anridar’s beak.

The moment Gregory, the Rank Five mage, charged toward the Viridian Venom Flame World, Anridar knew that a war was inevitable!

In fact, the inevitability of this conflict had been sealed the instant those three space fortresses appeared.

Anridar had simply been in denial all this while.

As Gregory, transformed into a flaming meteorite, collided with the venomous smoke billowing from Anridar’s mouth, the impact unleashed massive elemental fluctuations. Waves of energy surged, creating visible ripples that spread across the Viridian Venom Flame World.

The heavy, venomous cloud that had lingered over the world for millennia dispersed in all directions, scattered by the clash of these titanic forces.

With time, the smoke expelled by Anridar dwindled, while Gregory’s fiery meteorite form continued its relentless approach toward the Viridian Venom Flame World.

The Magus World, a preeminent civilization in the Astral Realm, surpassed the Viridian Venom Flame World in every aspect.

From the lowest tier of Rank One knights and mages to creatures of Rank Four and above, representing the pinnacle of combat prowess, the Magus Civilization dwarfed the lesser-known Viridian Venom Flame World in numerous aspects.

Indeed, some exceptionally special planar groups with individuals of immense strength existed within the Astral Realm. However, such instances were quite rare.

The Viridian Venom Flame World did not belong to this category of worlds capable of challenging beings of superior life levels.

Although Anridar the Venom Flame Demon King was considered a formidable foreign god among the smaller and medium-sized planes around the Neisse Star Domain, it still fell considerably short of the comprehensive might of the Magus Civilization.

On the other hand, Gregory, the Rank Five mage, was Feylis’ strongest apprentice.

His mastery extended beyond the formidable power of pyro law and an array of pyro magic spells. He had also inherited the Verdant Flame Body Tempering techniques bequeathed by his mentor.

This unique path combined internal and external magic training, endowing Gregory with not only formidable elemental prowess but also remarkable melee combat abilities.

Among the other Rank Five knights and mages of the Magus World, Gregory was far from being considered weak.

Facing Gregory’s full might, how could Anridar, a mere Rank Five creature from a distant world, possibly stand a chance?

Its “Demon King” title was nothing more than blind reverence of the weaker beings in the Viridian Venom Flame World.

To the seasoned spellcasters of the Magus Civilization, who had encountered numerous extraordinary beings, such grandiose titles often appeared more clownish than intimidating!

The immensity of the Astral Realm and the prosperity and splendor of its billions of planes far exceeded the comprehension of these ignorant creatures of Rank Four and above that were confined to just a small corner of such a vast universe.

The self-bestowed title of “god” was nothing but a source of amusement to the most powerful in the Magus World.

In fact, the knights and mages of Rank Four and above in the Magus World would never refer to themselves as gods.

Only ignorant foreign creatures of Rank Four and above would indulge in such titles and bask in the adoration of their subjects.

The pursuit and exploration of truth were defining hallmarks of the mages from the Magus Civilization. Even the knights had been profoundly influenced by these values and their commitment.

Every creature in the Magus World was recognized by their life levels, and none would be so presumptuous as to refer to themselves as a god.

In the annals of Magus World history, perhaps only the peak Rank Nine beings of the Astral Realm might justifiably be referred to as “gods”.

Outmatched by Gregory’s overwhelming power, Anridar was forced into retreat.

Given its inherently vicious nature, Anridar had initially considered confronting Gregory’s attack head-on, regardless of the cost.

However, the Rank Five creature cowered in fear upon witnessing the overwhelming and unmatched force of Gregory’s meteorite form.

Anridar’s ferocity was merely a product of never having encountered a more formidable opponent.

In the face of such a vast power disparity, Anridar was as meek as a small bird.

The giant bird, engulfed by flames and smoke, that Anridar had transformed into, let out another screech.

In contrast to its earlier rage and defiance, this one sounded fainter and feebler.

At that moment, the billions of inhabitants of the Viridian Venom Flame World could not help but look at the sky.

Anridar, who had reigned in terror for over a hundred thousand years as the “Venom Flame Demon King”, now plummeted from the heavens.

This fall symbolized not only Anridar’s defeat to the Rank Five mage, but also foreshadowed the bleak future of the entire Viridian Venom Flame World, instilling horror and fright in its countless inhabitants.

Yet, what truly petrified the native creatures of the Viridian Venom Flame World was the sight that followed Anridar’s fall.

At the edge of the dark, crimson sky, an elemental head, full of malice and excitement, burst through the smoke and black clouds, gazing menacingly downward.

Not all beings were capable of communication through mental focus. Creatures of Rank One status were considered a rarity, regardless of the plane in which they resided.

Even in more advanced planes, weaklings below Rank One typically made up the majority.

Most of the billions in the Viridian Venom Flame World could not understand what the formidable elemental giant that had just appeared above their world was muttering.

However, his malevolent demeanor and fiery red-green eyes conveyed a clear message of dominance and aggression.

The sky of their world was torn asunder by the fearsome elemental giant like a piece of fabric, exposing the true, imposing form of this being that had vanquished Anridar the Venom Flame Demon King!

“Hehehe... I didn’t expect the planar barrier of this world to be so fragile! I thought it would require more effort to tear it apart.” Gregory, the elemental giant, chuckled darkly.

His laughter resonated across the Viridian Venom Flame World, instilling a profound sense of terror in the hearts of its billions of native creatures.