From Secret Clan to the Divine Dynasty

The cliffs in the valley were composed entirely of a jade-white substance, undulant and gleaming under the sunlight, filled with a slightly odd and mysterious vitality.

Byrne Fischer, Viscount Bast, Elf March, Renzo Leone, Zayne Frosac, and Aldrich Romann.

The six of them left Ahornblatt Manor and after several days' travel, they arrived together at the peculiar valley made entirely of white jade.

When they first entered the valley, except for Viscount Bast and Aldrich, everyone's eyes widened, even March showed a look of astonishment for the first time.

The red stream that flowed through the valley was clear to the bottom, gently trickling along. Red water droplets scattered on the white jade benches by the bank sparkled like embedded pearls.

In the depths of the valley bloomed flowers of all colors, which also seemed to have been carved from white jade, radiating an incomparable beauty and purity.

The whole valley was surrounded by white trees, which extended from the cliffs of the White Jade Valley as if they were guarding this magically carved landscape, forming an extremely beautiful still-life tableau.

The exceedingly aged Viscount Bast, leaning on his cane, said calmly,

"This White Jade Valley is a peculiar place my ancestors discovered. It is said that the caves here connect to a strange world, and outsiders must enter through a special method, just like the spots I led you through just now..."

He paused, then continued, "If you don't know the way in, you'll never be able to enter."

Although they had traveled for several days, winding countless times, Byrne had remembered the entire process along the way through "Profound Memory."

Next time, he could come to this valley on his own.

Byrne could tell that Viscount Bast trusted the few of them a lot to bring them here, because even Renzo of the Lion clan didn't know about this place.

Renzo stared blankly around for a long time and finally couldn't hold back his question, "I actually didn't know about the existence of this valley? Is it true that only the heads of our families are privy to this knowledge?"

Viscount Bast did not deny it and continued, "Indeed, you guessed it right. It used to be the case... but now I am willing to tell you, as I hope you can protect me here."

"Besides, once I break through to the Monarch Level, I hope to jointly explore the many years hidden secrets of this valley with you and find the entrance to that otherworldly connection."

"Dragon Taming Lord" Aldrich Romann lightly caressed the ring on his finger and said calmly, "So, how exactly was this place formed?"

Viscount Bast answered, "Hmm, it is said to be a peculiar place created by a Heavenly Enlightenment powerful expert."

Everyone couldn't help but become reverent and were more cautious about their surroundings.

Heavenly Enlightenment powerful expert!

Those who were regarded as demi-gods, nearly each one had left a bold stroke in various histories, legends, and even mythological stories!

Byrne had never seen a real Heavenly Enlightenment powerful expert, and he even faintly felt that it was very likely there was not a single legendary figure who had reached Heavenly Enlightenment in the entire Eastern Four Kingdoms!

But on the Ouden Continent, there certainly were Heavenly Enlightenment powerful experts.

For example, in the Seven Stars Empire, the emperor who was hailed as the "Military God," "Mightiest Knight," and in the Lorne Empire, the "Iron Blood Marshal" known as the "Unforgiving One," the "Celestial Saint" in the southern Terrara Church State, and the Popes of the Salvation Church and the Sun Church, they were all well-known Heavenly Enlightenment powerful experts!

Besides the publicly famed legendaries mentioned above, there were certainly other Heavenly Enlightenment powerful experts on the Ouden Continent, just that Byrne was not aware of them.

"Heavenly Enlightenment ..."

Aldrich narrowed his eyes and said calmly,

"That is indeed a far-off level; I wonder when amongst the Cyart people will emerge a legendary Heavenly Enlightenment, who may then change the whole pattern of the Eastern Four Kingdoms."

Renzo finally asked the question that had been on his mind, respectfully inquiring Aldrich,

"I've always been puzzled, why does the Lorne Empire, possessing powerful Heavenly Enlightenment experts and even hundreds of Monarch powerful experts, yet it never takes action against our small countries? Although they would colonize other continents and even devise strange techniques for invading other worlds, they just don't make a move against us small states on this continent."

Before Aldrich could answer, Zayne took a deep breath and then calmly said,

"The doubtless reason is the checks and balances of the great gods. The servants in your house might occasionally kick your cat when no one is around or even steal a few pieces of cat food, but would they casually kill pets you are keeping without permission?"

So that was it, Renzo understood immediately in the next moment.

Byrne could understand this analogy well; if the Ouden Continent was a countryside manor of the gods, then the entities of the legendary Heavenly Enlightenment might be like the god's servants, and the ordinary Extraordinary Exponents comparable to all sorts of small animals.

As for the East Coast Natives, in theory, they were the mice hidden in the gods' house or the spiders on the web, all needing to be "cleaned and swept," so it was inconsequential how many died.

Renzo nodded, and Viscount Bast added from the side, "Indeed, they won't, but if the master of the house doesn't come back for a long time, things might be different."

His words carried a certain implication, prompting thoughtful looks among those present.

Viscount Bast continued, "This valley is actually a maze, often shrouded in fog, making it easy for us to get lost, so we must try not to separate and must remember this well!"

"And if we do get lost, there could be danger, because this valley is not really the White Jade Valley, but... White Bones Canyon!"

After these words were uttered, the expressions on everyone's faces changed.

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They began to reassess the white jade within their view, falling into contemplation—could it be that those beautiful pieces of white jade were actually the white bones of the dead?

After a while, when Byrne and Viscount Bast were alone, he finally spoke up about something.

"Viscount Bast, actually there is something I really want to talk to you about."

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His tone was very solemn and serious, as if he was about to reveal some significant matter.

Viscount Bast was slightly startled and looked toward the no longer young Byrne, asking calmly, "Hmm, what is it you wish to say?"

Byrne nodded slowly and continued, "It is that I have found the contingency plan left behind by the Eagle clan!"

"What?"

Viscount Bast's eyes trembled slightly with shock. He had always been wary of that man, "Black Hawk" Zavier, who although not a cruel man, was certainly very clever.

Byrne continued calmly:

"They somehow managed to steal the barrier spell and possess the ability to temporarily close the kingdom-protecting barrier, perhaps planning to draw in foreign powers to aid themselves at a critical moment..."

He took a deep breath, the murderous intent in his eyes gradually rising, his voice growing even colder.

"All this was discovered by Chris, who found a diary belonging to Zavier in a hidden safe house, recording many things, even the incident years ago when the Meyer family crossed the barrier to invade Nasir Town and killed my father, was indirectly caused by them!"

"What did you say?" Bast was stunned on the spot.

Byrne nodded, saying confidently, "Yes, the Eagle clan had a deal with the Meyer family back then. In exchange for a Forbidden rare artifact, they agreed to let them come in and plunder the East Coast."

Bast closed his eyes, silent for a long time, finally digesting all the information.

"So it was like that, I really didn't expect it... I'm sorry, Byrne, I was completely unaware of such a thing, the spell for the barrier could very well have been leaked by the Lion clan."

Viscount Bast paused for a moment and then continued:

"The barrier spell was originally with Earl Hovern. Back then, our relationship was very good, and Earl Hovern was willing to entrust me with the spell, but unfortunately, as time changed, we ended up as enemies."

"Perhaps it was even earlier, leaked from Earl Hovern."

Byrne shook his head, his eyes calm as he spoke:

"Hmm, it is very possible. But regardless of where the spell was leaked from, it doesn't matter now. Since Black Hawk 'Zavier' himself is already dead, and the Eagle clan is under your control, this matter is in the past."

Suddenly, Bast's expression turned very cold, and he said very seriously, "Byrne, if you wish, I can let you kill all the remaining members of the Eagle clan!"

Byrne was silent for a long while, shook his head calmly, and still said, "There's no need for that, since the main members of the Eagle clan are dead, I can't be bothered to exterminate the rest."

Viscount Bast nodded slightly, saying, "Hmm, that's consistent with your character."

Byrne paused for a moment and then continued, "However, I will never let go of the Meyer family, the direct perpetrators!"

Viscount Bast couldn't help but express his emotions, saying, "Yet the Meyer family is very powerful. Even if our two families combine forces, we couldn't overcome them. Furthermore, if they win the war and become the new king of Rhea, even the Romann family would have no way to deal with them."

Byrne seemed to agree with the old man's statement, but his eyes always glinted with an uncertain light, his fingers clenched as if he was considering something particularly important.

"Yes, we'll have to become even stronger. It might be that I may not be able to destroy the Meyer family in my generation, but one day, someone will."

They talked a lot more after that, their relationship over the years growing ever deeper, almost unbreakable.

Eventually, Viscount Bast began to prepare for his breakthrough in a cave in White Bones Canyon.

He gazed at the mouth of the cave for a long time.

"Byrne, you had better pray for my success, haha…"

"If I fail, use the last of your life to save me, that's what you have always been meant to do."

"If you're unwilling to do so…"

"Then let us both die here!"

At that moment, Bast's eyes were unmasked with malice, many demon shadows flitting around him, he had long become a true member of the demons.

The old man entered a hibernation-like state, oblivious to the outside world, repeatedly exerting his mental and life force to try to push open the palace doors embedded in his bloodline.

If he could successfully sit upon the throne inside the palace, it would manifest in the real world, becoming a domain that symbolizes the realm of Monarch powerful experts.

He fell into a special state of sleep in the cave, a process that would continue for some time, its duration completely uncertain, but stronger individuals tended to open the doors faster.

It is said that in history there have even been geniuses who broke through in just one day!

But there are far more who suffer for a long time without success and die as failures, like Earl Hovern who suffered such a tragic fate.

"It has begun."

Aldrich spoke in a calm, low voice, as the strongest and highest-ranking among the five helpers, he naturally became the leader of the five.

"During the following period, let's guard at various places around the valley, and greet each other daily. If we notice any suspicious persons or objects, notify the others immediately!"

Byrne nodded slowly, his eyes full of conflict, hesitation, and turmoil as he watched over Bast's place of slumber.

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