On the 23rd day after the "First Impact" arrived.

The continuous underground tremors in the New Continent seem to have completely subsided, yet the various animals across the New Continent have tirelessly cried out for a whole day.

Restless, urgent, as if they sensed the precursor of a great earthquake yet realized they had nowhere to escape.

Screech——!

[Spirit of Homeland Guardian: Inspector: Mountain Eagle] spreads its wings, soaring over mountains and fields, its sharp eyes scanning the earth, unwavering in its routine patrol duties.

From the sky, overlooking the vast territory of the Galliot Duchy spanning 10 million square kilometers, every few hundred kilometers, a 12-meter-high structure of indeterminate material, a [Black Pyramid] appears.

In the Central Plains region, which is the core area of the duchy, a giant [Life Tree Orbit] covering over thirty football fields in size radiates brilliant Extraordinary Spiritual Light.

From the sky, the orbit's full view appears particularly stunning.

The "Life Tree" is composed of 10 [Essences] and 22 [Paths].

School Wizards initially step on the Tenth Essence [Kingdom], embark on the Extraordinary Path, traverse 22 [Paths] climbing up 10 [Essences], ultimately reaching the First Essence [Crown].

Each [Essence] houses Archangels to provide guidance and protection for School Wizards.

This is also the source of the [Truth Embodiment: Crown of Miracles] ceremony.

At this moment.

The "Snake Witch" Serra, chief disciple Angie, second disciple Calvin, third disciple Jacob, fourth disciple Kael, fifth disciple Bach, along with Clareesa and Leonara sisters, and the Outsider Apprentice "Human-faced Owl" Bess, who first followed Aiven.

A total of nine "angels" have each taken their place within the "Life Tree." They will collectively elevate Aiven, allowing him to pluck the [Crown] at the top of the "Life Tree."

[First Essence: Crown] — Guardian Archangel "Metatron," the boundary between human and god, and the connecting point between humanity and the universe above. Meaning: Source of Creation, Pure Being, Source of Life Force.

The number is 1, the color is white, the gemstone is symbolized by diamond, representing the king's aspect.

Personally guarded by Aiven's true form.

[Second Essence: Wisdom] — Guardian Archangel "Raziel," also known as "Supreme Father," meaning: Wisdom, Pure Reason, the Origin of Creation.

The number is 2, the color is gray, the gemstone is represented by turquoise, representing the male principle and "dynamism."

Guarded by Calvin.

[Third Essence: Understanding] — Guardian Archangel "Zadkiel," also known as "Supreme Mother," corresponding with [Wisdom], granting form to all things in the world.

The number is 3, the color is black, the gemstone is pearl, the metal is lead, representing the female principle and mature femininity.

Guarded by Serra.

[Fourth Essence: Compassion] — Guardian Archangel "Randekeir," signifying the pure and holy cosmic law: "love."

The number is 4, the color is blue, the metal is tin, the shape is tetrahedron, the gemstone is sapphire, representing the king seated on the throne.

Guarded by the third disciple Jacob.

[Fifth Essence: Severity] — Guardian Archangel "Carmel," also known as "Angel's Surgeon."

The number is 5, the color is red, the shape is pentagon, the metal is iron, the gemstone is ruby, representing law, divine rights, the discovery of evil, and anger.

Guarded by the fourth disciple Kael.

[Sixth Essence: Beauty] — Guardian Archangel "Michael," positioned at the center of the Life Tree, supplementing the energy of all living beings.

The number is 6, the color is yellow, the metal is gold, representing compassion, mediation, and harmony.

Guarded by the disciple with the strongest power who controls the [Golden Holy Spear·Longinus] Angie.

[Seventh Essence: Victory] — Guardian Angel "Yanar," meaning: abundance.

The number is 7, the color is green, the metal is copper, the gemstone is emerald, representing solidity and courage.

Guarded by the twin sister Clareesa.

[Eighth Essence: Glory] — Guardian Angel "Raphael," meaning the material form of "mold."

The number is 8, the color is orange, the metal is mercury, representing dignity, contraction, and glory.

Guarded by "Human-faced Owl" Bess.

[Ninth Essence: Foundation] — Guardian Angel "Gabriel," meaning the spiritual essence within soul and body.

The number is 9, the color is purple, the metal is silver, representing the foundation, the foundation of all things, divine creativity.

Guarded by the fifth disciple Bach.

[Tenth Essence: Kingdom]— Guardian Angel "Shandafeng," meaning: "The Material Kingdom."

The number is 10, the colors are sepia, olive, reddish-brown, and black, and the gemstone is crystal, representing a young woman seated on a throne.

Guarded by the younger twin sister, Leonara.

Apart from them, almost all high-tier transcendent beings in the entire territory have gathered here.

"Victory Angel" Adraste, [Divinity Crowned Wizard] Kingfisher Anna Gaudi, adult pure-blooded giant dragon and Titled Knight "Jade Light" Anita, Duchess Olivia...

"King of the Sky" Avanca, "Mother of Water" Melro, mother-in-law Nymph, father-in-law Duke, Astrologer Milan, "Life Tree Totem Warrior" Gel, "Tide Hunter" Jasmine, "Thorny Crown Sea Serpent" Pipi...

And two retinue groups, [Gem Spirit] and [Invisible Son], numbering over a thousand, guarded by the already Tier 3 Apollo and Artemis, positioned at the outermost area of the orbit.

Only the necessary stabilization forces were left within the nation.

Everything was to ensure the normal execution of the [Truth Embodiment] ritual, even if it meant the total destruction of the Duchy's foundation, ensuring absolute success here was prioritized!

For this purpose.

Aiven even specifically sent non-combat personnel like Aunt Daphne, Kristin, Abel... who absolutely could not be harmed, temporarily to Phaletis, where core allies guarded.

Most of the citizens within the duchy have also entered shelters mainly comprised of "Black Iron Cross Churches" and military camps, outposts across various locations.

However, a person who should not have taken risks stayed behind.

Queen Livena, dressed in a rose-red exquisite court gown, stood near the inner circle of the orbit.

Holding hands with Olivia, who was already powerless to exert any strength at this time, she watched Aiven sitting within the circle with some tension, gripping the [Rose Thorn Sword] tightly with her fingertips slightly pale.

The golden gemstone pendant hanging around her neck, enough to make her smile even in dreams, could no longer attract her attention at this moment.

That was a bit of [Divinity] obtained from the "God of Desire" Sidi!

[Heart Image: Rose Burial Ceremony] and [Desire], [Passion] are two sides of the same coin, one of the [Divinity] best suited for her in this world.

It's a perfect match with the [Titled Sacred Artifact: Wounded Red Rose: Astraea] she was preparing to nurture.

Aiven, sitting at the center of the orbit, had no expression of joy or sadness on his face.

Through the [Mind Network] and [Spirit of Homeland Guardian], he could perceive the entire duchy and even most of the New Continent.

Roar!

Caw caw caw...

The number of uninvited guests on their land has become countless. Various "Demon-like" creatures were wandering in the wilderness, acting as the eyes and ears of the unknown Demon God, acquiring firsthand information on Origin Overflow.

Rumble—!

Yet these lowly demons still couldn't hide their chaotic nature, randomly causing fires, destroying roads, tearing towns apart, and hunting life...

If not for the prior evacuation policy, temporarily gathering the vast majority of citizens, who knows how many bloody casualties would have resulted by now.

Initially, the transcendent forces within the duchy, with Aiven, Kingfisher, and Adraste personally involved, could barely suppress the situation.

But as power-craving Demon Gods continued to pour in, the chaotic scene of demonic dance peaks, rendering the impregnable fortress constructed by the duchy's rapid response force a complete joke.

Although the loss of personnel isn't large, the property damage is enough to cause heartache.

"You lowlife of the lower realms, everything you took from me, you must spit it out!"

Suddenly.

Dong! Dong! Dong!...

A distant, profound bell rang through the soul, and majestic colorful lights churned across the New Continent's sky.

The entire world seemed to be cleansed with clear water; pollution caused by industrialization was swept away, and the air freshness index appeared to leap several levels.

Aiven exhaled deeply.

"Phew, finally, it's here." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

He slowly stood up and waved gently toward the vast sky filled with colorful clouds.

"Let me, the landlord, choose the battlefield!"

Buzz—!

In the electromagnetic induction, countless [Black Pyramids] spread across the northern New Continent simultaneously emitted a buzzing noise.