Chapter 1084 Following The Tyrant
Following Jet’s call for reinforcements, Sunny and Jet embark on a perilous multi-day pursuit of the Skull Centipede. They brave the harsh wilderness and narrowly evade detection as they shadow the grotesque Tyrant. Sunny reflects on past battles and the shift in his thinking after Falcon Scott, now favoring calculated prudence over reckless abandon. He understands their best chance lies in confronting the creature with overwhelming force.
The centipede, meanwhile, carves a path of destruction across the plains, slaughtering swarms of Nightmare Creatures and consuming their corpses. Each massacre fuels the creation of more bone fiends, steadily increasing the centipede’s army. Sunny and Jet grow increasingly concerned as they realize the Tyrant is heading straight for a siege capital. Such an attack, combined with the mass of corpses surrounding the stronghold, would exponentially increase the Tyrant’s power, potentially requiring a Saint’s intervention.
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After the centipede slaughters hundreds of Nightmare Creatures, settling in to consume the remains, Sunny and Jet hide between boulders, the remnants of their own recent battle with Nightmare Creatures scattering the ground around them. “It killed too many this time,” Sunny frowns, realizing the Tyrant will be delayed, but its army will grow substantially. Jet shrugs, offering a sliver of hope, “The more it is delayed, the better. Army Command will have time to prepare.”
Chapter 1085 Wolf Army
Sunny and Jet arrive near Effie’s location, revealing a hidden military encampment. Sunny, despite his unassuming appearance in simple clothing, projects a formidable aura. Effie greets him warmly, clad in a stunning Transcendent Memory, armor that seems like liquid steel molded to her body, a gift from slaying the Sun Prince. Her presence radiates power, capable of bolstering her followers’ strength.
“Sunny! Long time no see!” Effie exclaims, playfully lamenting their lack of quality time. She then turns to Jet, thanking her for “keeping this doofus alive,” before winking slyly. Jet, somewhat surprised by Effie’s personality, responds with a simple, “Sure. Call me Jet.”
Sunny protests about Jet ‘keeping him alive’ given their past encounters, but her only reaction is to laugh it off with “Oh, come on… I haven’t tried to kill you in at least a couple of months. So I don’t know where this is coming from.”. He smiles genuinely at Effie, the tension of their grim mission momentarily fading amidst the reunion.
Chapter 1086 Shared Pain
Kai emerges from a tent, his already striking looks amplified by becoming a Master. Sunny notes his friend’s almost overwhelming attractiveness, enhanced by the somber air he carries after his experiences in Falcon Scott. Kai greets them warmly with a smile that takes everyone’s breath away: “Sunny! Ascended Jet. It is so good to see you.” Sunny’s envy flares not from Kai’s beauty, but from the magnificent ivory dragon scale armor he wears, a Transcendent Memory acquired after slaying the Ivory Dragon Sevirax, a feat Sunny himself had accomplished once, only to lose his own armor to Goliath.
Jet, always pragmatic, introduces herself formally with a handshake: “Ascended Nightingale. I don’t think I’ve had the pleasure of meeting you before.” Sunny observes this exchange, noting Jet’s lack of enthusiasm towards Effie. As the group moves towards a larger tent serving as a strategy room, Sunny briefly clasps forearms with Kai and asks, “How are you doing?” Sunny now understands more fully the weight Kai carries, having experienced the burden of command and loss himself.
Chapter 1087: War Masters
As the group prepares for battle, a vision unfolds of a pallid centipede, a Corrupted Tyrant, slithering across a desolate landscape with an army of bone creatures, leaving destruction in its wake. Drawn by the discordant sound of a flute, the centipede changes course, relentlessly pursuing the elusive melody. The flute player, revealed to be Sunny, sits cross-legged on a stone across a wide river, playing a strange emerald flute, his music less than impressive. He sighs, “‘I thought I improved… but maybe not…'”
The Tyrant, undeterred, plunges into the river with its bone soldiers following closely behind. Sunny dismisses the Bone Singer and watches the horizon as his carefully laid plans unfold. Explosions rip apart the ford, demolishing the boulders. Hundreds of soldiers rise from trenches while a barrage of artillery and tungsten rounds rains down upon the bone abominations. The creatures resist the mundane assault, but their progress is significantly slowed.
Then, the Awakened strike, launching a devastating wave of enchanted arrows and magical projectiles. The damage is immediate, and the monstrous creatures explode into bone fragments, limbs are severed, and sizzling amber liquid corrodes their forms. Despite the initial success, hundreds of dreadful abominations still remain, poised to continue the assault.
Chapter 1088: Force Multiplier
While the expedition force faces daunting odds against the Corrupted Tyrant and its bone army, Effie and Kai act as incredible force multipliers, boosting the soldiers’ power. Sunny’s and Jet’s reconnaissance proves invaluable, providing crucial information about the Tyrant, including the location of its power source: the skeletal trees growing from its head. Army Command suggests destroying these trees to weaken the abomination, but the task is easier said than done as the centipede turns its attention toward Sunny.
Ignoring the barrage of attacks, the Skull Centipede lunges toward Sunny, its giant maw agape. Sunny blinks, thinking, “‘Are my flute skills really that atrocious? Listen… there’s really no need to be that angry…'” He leans back and dissipates into the shadows just before the Tyrant crashes into the boulder. Sunny reappears behind the trenches, dusting off his tunic as he observes the giant abomination.
Before the centipede can retaliate against the firing soldiers, Effie uses her body as a siege ram, striking the Tyrant’s head with the Dusk Shard. Skulls are pulverized, and the force throws the centipede back into the river. Effie lands safely, her steel body unharmed, looking as exuberant as ever, ready for more fighting.
Chapter 1089: Falling Star
Despite the soldiers’ relentless barrage, the Skull Centipede appears unfazed, its scythe-like legs tearing through the earth as it clashes with Effie. The huntress, though dwarfed in size, possesses astonishing strength and resilience, dodging crushing blows and enduring glancing hits that would obliterate other Masters. She manages to land stinging blows with her spear, but Sunny knows the Tyrant is merely toying with her. “She was still dancing with death,” he thinks, aware that the abomination has yet to reveal its true power.
As Effie pushes the centipede back, creating a shockwave that throws her off balance, the Tyrant grows tired of the game. It raises its head, skeletal trees swaying ominously, and a chilling wind whispers through the branches. “Crap!” Sunny thinks, as a small black dot appears between the trees, warping reality and threatening to open an abyssal gate. He prepares to intervene.
Before he can act, a stream of light crashes from above, tearing the sky apart. The comet-like figure explodes against the centipede’s head with blinding radiance, followed by a shattering boom. “Kai had arrived,” tasked with the most crucial role to decide the success or failure of their plan.
Chapter 1090 Tyrant
Kai’s arrival gives Effie an opening, and she presses her attack on the wounded Skull Centipede, while Saint prepares another arrow. Sunny realizes this is his chance, or rather, the worst possible time, as his soul prepares to form its fifth Shadow Core, making him a Tyrant. A mix of triumph and dread overwhelms him, knowing the agonizing process is inevitable, and on a battlefield no less. “Hell yes! And also… damn it!”
As the first wave of pain hits, Sunny dives for cover, summoning Nightmare and the Imp. “Protect me,” he orders his shadows, then, glancing at Nightmare, he adds with a cold smile, “Oh, and if the little bastard does something stupid… you have my permission to eat him, Nightmare.” The Imp stares in fear as Sunny succumbs to the torment.
He is momentarily blinded by the agonizing sensation as a new core tears its way into his soul. Sunny endures, drawing on his past experiences and the resilience forged through countless nightmares. The pain is more intense than ever, but so is his will to survive.
Chapter 1091: Fifth Shadow
Despite the soul-wrenching pain of his Tyrant ascension, Sunny quickly assesses the battlefield. Effie, Kai, and Saint are holding their own against the Skull Centipede, but the ordinary soldiers are struggling against the swarm of bone fiends. Jet, though a whirlwind of death, can only do so much. Sunny wrestles with his instincts, torn between directly attacking the Centipede and supporting the faltering soldiers. Ultimately, he decides to trust Effie and Kai, choosing to follow the plan and reinforce the human defenses.
He dismisses Nightmare and the Imp, recognizing their limitations in the upcoming fight. Sunny then turns to his shadows, observing his newest creation. The fifth shadow appears naive and good-natured, almost suspiciously so. Sunny senses a hidden deviousness lurking beneath the surface.
Suspicious, Sunny asks, “…You’re a naughty one, aren’t you?” The shadow radiates innocence, shaking its head as if mortally offended. Sunny squints, unconvinced. “Yeah… yeah, right. Well, let’s go then. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but we’re in the middle of a battle.” With his shadows in tow, Sunny prepares to dive into the fray, ready to stem the tide of abominations and protect the vulnerable soldiers.
Chapter 1092: Expeditious Retreat
The battle against the Skull Centipede is over, but there’s no respite for the soldiers. They must retreat immediately, leaving behind the spoils of war as more Nightmare Creatures converge on their location. Sunny, Jet, Effie, and Kai gather around the Centipede’s corpse to retrieve the five Transcendent soul shards before the area becomes overrun. Effie laments the loss of countless shards that could have saturated a cohort of Sleepers. Sunny echoes her sentiment, but Kai reminds them of their true objective: preventing the Tyrant from reaching a human settlement with minimal casualties, calling the mission, “a win in my book.”
Sunny praises Kai’s remarkable archery, acknowledging it as “an insane shot.” Kai responds shyly, expressing disbelief that he, one day, would kill a Corrupted Tyrant. Sunny playfully chides him, remembering the time he jumped into a dragon’s mouth to kill it, which intrigues Jet. Kai clarifies that it was just a transformed Saint, which stuns Jet even more.
Effie casually mentions killing a Saint herself, while Sunny adds that he killed the same Saint twice, astounding Jet further. Overwhelmed, she admits, “And I thought my Second Nightmare was exciting…” As the expedition prepares to flee, the exploits of Sunny and his companions continue to unfold, hinting at a past filled with terrifying trials and foreshadowing the challenges that still lie ahead.
Chapter 1093: Perfect Moment
Confined within the APC, the atmosphere is surprisingly light as Kai’s snacks and amusing tales of his and Sunny’s first encounter circulate. Effie is especially entertained by the details, imagining Sunny as a feral creature in the Dark City and Kai imprisoned in a well, exclaiming, “I can just imagine it…” She then playfully questions Jet about her role in Sunny’s life, asking, “What about you, Colonel? How did you become Sunny’s fairy godmother?”
Jet, confused by the term “fairy godmother,” explains her assignment to watch over Sunny, highlighting his rare survival from the outskirts. Sunny breathes a sigh of relief, hoping to avoid revealing embarrassing details of their initial meeting. However, the relaxed mood shatters as an urgent message breaks through, prompting Kai to access the communication terminal while the others check their own comms.
The Chain of Nightmares has escalated, with dozens of Third Category Gates opening across East Antarctica, unleashing several titans. Jet wonders aloud, “More titans, huh… I wonder if any of them are Corrupted.” Effie, unfazed, continues snacking, stating, “We’ll find out soon enough. There is no point in worrying about it now, is there?” Jet then jokes about the possibility of a titan appearing between them and the siege capital, causing Effie to abruptly stop chewing, hinting at the dangerous unknown that awaits.
Chapter 1094 Wake Of Ruin
Sunny grapples with a dark impulse, the Sin of Solace whispering temptations of violence. He glances at Jet, knowing she is aware of the Great Clans’ true motives in Antarctica. Sunny ventures, “…What do you think will happen now?” Jet, ever composed, feigns a yawn before predicting Saint Cor’s imminent message. Almost on cue, her communicator lights up. “See… it’s a curse, to always be right. Give me a minute.” she says, attending to the screen.
The message is indeed crucial, originating from Saint Cor, the Wake of Ruin, one of the two government Transcendents. Sunny recalls their brief meeting, remembering the tall, gaunt man with the piercing gaze and a stern demeanor, always accompanied by a sweet, sickening scent reminiscent of the battlefield’s aftermath. Despite Saint Cor’s lack of renowned awe compared to Legacy clan Saints, his age commands respect. As a member of the First Generation, he witnessed and helped build the current world order.
Sunny realizes that Saint Cor holds a unique position, operating outside the direct service of the Sovereigns. This suggests hidden depths to the old man. Jet, deeply embedded within the government’s network as one of Saint Cor’s most trusted agents, is among the first to receive news of the Legacy forces’ arrival. Sunny, as Jet’s confidant, will soon gain access to vital information, positioning him at the heart of unfolding events.
Chapter 1095: High Praise
Jet finishes reading the message from Saint Cor, confirming the arrival of reinforcements, and shares the details with Sunny. Both Clan Valor and Clan Song are sending two Saints each, alongside Masters and hundreds of elite Awakened Legacies. Sunny acknowledges their power, admitting their ruthlessness has made them formidable warriors, though the Dreamers of the Dark City, like Sunny, are exceptional in their own right. The presence of seven Saints significantly bolsters the Evacuation Army, yet Sunny harbors doubts about their true intentions, sensing the Great Clans have their own agenda. “What’s the bad news, then?” he asks Jet, anticipating a catch.
Jet shrugs, alluding to the clans’ self-serving motives. She explains that the Legacy forces will arrive in two waves, one by sea and the other through the Dream Realm. A smaller vanguard, consisting of two Saints and four Masters, is set to arrive much sooner, heading directly for the siege capital. “And… what a coincidence, they’ll be coming directly to the siege capital we’re heading for.” Sunny finds the timing suspicious.
Saint Cor is already there, preparing a welcoming party and requests Jet’s presence, also wanting her to bring Sunny along. Sunny expresses surprise, questioning why the Wake of Ruin would single him out. Jet smiles, explaining, “Because you’re one of the deadliest Masters on the planet, Sunny. And, more importantly, you are not affiliated to any of the Legacy clans. At this point, Cor would have to be crazy not to try and use you as an asset.” Sunny is conflicted by the compliment and the looming involvement.
Chapter 1096: Murder of Crows
The expedition column successfully fights off the swarm, only to attract a migrating horde of Nightmare Creatures. They break free into the plain, but peace proves elusive as skirmishes escalate into a relentless onslaught against the speeding vehicles. Mundane soldiers display remarkable calm and efficiency, inspiring Sunny to question if Effie and Kai instill greater morale than he did, while the Awakened create a deadly zone around the column.
Effie serves as a vanguard, her figure a lustrous force of devastation, leaving crushed abominations in her wake. Kai soars above, eliminating threats with unerring arrows and protecting against aerial assaults. Jet guards the rear, her iron hail of throwing stars striking directly at the soul cores of enemies, her essence fueled by the ongoing slaughter.
Sunny, atop an APC, extends his reach through five shadows stationed along the column, creating inky-black hands that protect soldiers and immobilize creatures. He refrains from summoning Saint, determined to keep her existence secret. “He could summon Saint to help out, too… but for now, Sunny was holding back from calling upon the taciturn knight.The truth of the matter was that he wanted to keep her existence hidden.”
Chapter 1097: Special Envoys
Sunny and Jet find themselves in an opulent hall, a stark contrast to the harsh Antarctic landscape, awaiting Wake of Ruin. Sunny reflects on the recent battle where swarms of crows decimated Nightmare Creatures, marveling at the raw power of Wake of Ruin’s Transcendent form. He muses on the strengths and weaknesses of the government’s Saints, comparing Saint Tyris’s overwhelming numbers to Sky Tide’s versatile control over wind and lightning, imagining a clash between the two, unsure of who would prevail.
Jet’s perceptive gaze catches Sunny’s dark thoughts. “…You’re thinking about murder again, aren’t you?” she asks, earning an impassive “Yes. Why?” from Sunny. Intrigued, he wonders if her crow Echo possesses a connection to Saint Tyris, but their conversation is interrupted by the arrival of Wake of Ruin. The Saint, clad in a military uniform bearing four stars, emanates an aura of rot and slaughter.
Saint Cor acknowledges them with a hoarse, “Soul Reaper. Ascended Sunless. Welcome,” and immediately inquires about their last mission. Jet briefly recounts the scouting of a Corrupted Tyrant and subsequent collaboration with other teams, mentioning minimal casualties. Seemingly unfazed by the death of a powerful creature, Wake of Ruin proceeds with a surprising question, “How do you like it in the SRU?”. Jet pauses, and leaves the reader wondering what will be revealed.
Chapter 1098: Appaling Curse
Saint Cor’s surprising question hangs in the air, but before Jet can answer, Wake of Ruin drops a bombshell: Neph arrives in “a few minutes”. Sunny reels, his thoughts a chaotic mess of anticipation and apprehension. “Did she check out my runes recently? Does she know that I’m a Tyrant now, too?” He wonders, struggling to reconcile his feelings. Jet expresses her surprise, expecting their arrival to be days away.
Wake of Ruin casually explains the accelerated schedule, a consequence of Saint Tyris’s unexpected availability. The Legacy reinforcements arrive in two waves, the first a vanguard transported through the Dream Realm via a tether anchored by Saint Tyris and Sky Tide. Sunny suddenly understands the opulence of the hall – this isn’t for them, but for the powerful figures from the Great Legacy Clans. The extravagant setting serves as a red carpet for their arrival.
Saint Cor, noticing Sunny’s distaste, remarks, “I’m starting to suspect that you are not of a very high opinion about the Great Legacy Clans, young man.” Sunny, unable to fully mask his contempt, replies, “That… is putting it lightly. Sir.” Intrigued, Wake of Ruin presses, “Traitors… interesting. How so?” Sunny, choosing his words carefully, simply states, “I guess it boils down to the fact that they are traitors.”
