The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 657: Enhancing great generals (I)

There were 15 individuals on the highest level of the Titan Tower gazing at the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar, the Patriarch of the Aegon Family, and the Scarlet King.

Nine of these people were Titans while the others were Middle Divine Ascension Masters, and each of them was a great general of the Collapsing Lightning Alliance with hundreds of thousands, and in some cases, millions of soldiers under their command.

Although they were all able to maintain a composed expression and did not show any sign, it was easy to see the worry and doubt in their hearts, something that disturbed the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar.

The soldiersʼ morale had significantly risen thanks to the weapons, armor, resources, and healing drugs, as it would help them improve their chances of survival in a war that raged in their homes.

However, things were more complex with these generals. While they had followed the Collapsing Lightning Duke into war and obeyed his command, they had the authority to leave Gaiaʼs north with their families and take refuge in the south. While extremely dishonorable, it was not so unbelievable.

There should have been five other Titans present. Still, once those Sector Dukes noticed the Imperial Court did not enforce their defense of the northern Sectors, they chose to escape, leaving ordinary people to defend themselves.

The Collapsing Lightning Duke was furious with those Sector Dukes and wanted nothing more than to rip them to pieces for their cowardice, but he could not give himself the luxury of exerting personal vendettas with a war to lead. So, he ignored them but made sure to remember their names.

The First Collapsing Lightning Pillar took a deep breath as he stepped forward and made his energy burst, drawing everybodyʼs attention.

Although they would be following Cainʼs plan, the one that would take the lead while the Collapsing Lightning Duke recovered was going to be the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar, as the man was already a legendary figure in the army. Cain had no problem with it, as he understood he was no longer on the Hyperion Continent, where his word was practically law.

Actually, he preferred that way since, without having to lead, he could instead focus on his power.

”My friends, I can see the doubt that assails your minds and the dread that creeps into your hearts, but I assure you, the battle is far from over.

The Scarlet King brought with him resources and weapons that would improve the might of our troops, from the weakest Wave Warrior all the way to the Early Divine Ascension Masters, not to mention that the 81 Deus Behemoth Heaven Suppression Formation will give us an edge every second of our next skirmish.”

The First Collapsing Lightning Pillarʼs voice was booming with power, reminding all the great generals of the feats Cain performed. This was done not only out of gratitude but because they needed to raise the young manʼs figure to the point of myth if they wanted the plan to work.

The great generals turned toward Cain, and their eyes glowed with gratitude. All of them still remembered the grand entrance the young man made and how he was able to kill a God before facing the Blood King to a draw.

Suddenly, an old man took a step forward. He had short black hair and a slender body and was wearing intricately designed golden armor, and the air around his figure had a metallic taste.

Cainʼs eyes narrowed as he gazed at the man and felt the mighty aura he radiated despite hiding his power.

ʼThe Sector Duke of the Golden Core Sector, Holan Maverillion. According to my information, he is a powerful Titan, and his mastery over the Law of Gold is extremely high. He should be even stronger than Goldkin.ʼ

The old man stared at Cain momentarily, clasped his hand, and performed a small bow before turning toward the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar.

”Permission to speak freely, War Master.”

”Please, Lord Maverillion, you have more than earned the right to speak your mind.”

The First Collapsing Lightning Pillar stared at the man and immediately nodded. While the old man seemed frail and calm, he was a mighty warrior, and his ferocity when facing the Gods was already legendary. The man was not part of the Imperial Army in any capacity.

Yet, the moment the Inferno Daemon Invasion Army appeared, he was one of the first to align with the Collapsing Lightning Duke and march into the war of his own free will.

”Thanks. First, allow me to express my gratitude and awe to the might of the Scarlet King. You are, without a doubt, the mightiest talent I have seen in my thousands of years on this planet, and I am sure you will rise to a point we old men could only dream of in the future.”

Holan spoke those words with a smile, but then it vanished before turning to the First Collapsing Pillar.

”However, right now, the Scarlet King lacks the strength to face a full-power Blood King for an extended period of time, meaning we are at a disadvantage on the highest battlefield. I have lived thousands of years, and if death comes for these old bones, I will receive it without fear. However, if I am going to fight, risking not just my life but that of my people, I need to see a path to victory.”

The moment those last words came out of Holanʼs mouth, his eyes glowed with a golden flame, and an aura sharper than any blade emerged from his body and soul. A solemn expression appeared in the rest of the generals as they heard the words of the Sector Duke, and then they all took a step forward as well, unleashing their auras, making it clear they shared the old manʼs feelings.

When the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar felt the combined might of all great generals, he could not help but clench his fists and almost took a step back, but his eyes burst with willpower as he stood firm, resembling a massive sky pillar that could withstand any storm.