Chapter 359 Leviathan of Eternal Abyss
As Wang Jian's group continued their journey toward the Northern Region, another plot was unfolding in a different part of the realm.
Jiang Chen, under the guise of Theodoros Astraeos, the ruler of the Bronze Mirage Empire in the Western Region, was on a mission of his own. He aimed to forge alliances with the remnants of human experts who had been forced to flee the Eastern Seas when the Sea Monsters overran their homeland.
In a grand chamber within the Bronze Mirage Empire, Jiang Chen, as Theodoros, sat across from a group of representatives from the Eastern Seas. These were leaders who had managed to escape the Sea Monsters' tyranny and were now seeking refuge and support in the Central Region. They were cautious but desperate, having lost their homes and loved ones to the merciless sea creatures.
"Your Highness," one of the representatives began, addressing Jiang Chen respectfully, "we've heard of the Bronze Mirage Empire's might and benevolence. We hope you can help us in our time of need."
Jiang Chen, maintaining his regal composure, nodded. "I understand the tragedy that has befallen your people in the Eastern Seas. I offer my deepest condolences for your losses. It's time for the Central Region to unite against this common enemy, the Sea Monsters, who threaten not just our lands but the entire realm."
The representatives exchanged hopeful glances. They had heard of the bravery and strength of the Bronze Mirage Empire and had been eager to seek their assistance.
"What do you propose, Your Highness?" another representative asked.
Jiang Chen leaned forward, his gaze firm. "I propose an alliance, a united front to reclaim the Eastern Seas from the Sea Monsters. Together, we can muster the strength needed to repel them from your homeland and bring stability to the region once more."
The representatives considered his words carefully, knowing that unity was their best chance at reclaiming what they had lost. The Sea Monsters were relentless and ruthless, and the humans of the Eastern Seas had been scattered and weakened.
"I have one condition," Jiang Chen continued. "Once we've regained the Eastern Seas, I expect your full support in my quest to topple the Heavenly Court."
The representatives exchanged glances again, this time with a hint of doubt. "The Heavenly Court is our representative in the realm," one of them hesitated. "Why would we go against them?"
Jiang Chen's eyes bore into theirs. "The Heavenly Court failed to protect your people when the Sea Monsters attacked. They left you to fend for yourselves. It's clear where their loyalties lie. If we don't take action now, they will continue to fail the human race. It's time for a new order, one that truly defends our kind."
After some deliberation, the representatives nodded in agreement. They had witnessed the Heavenly Court's indifference to their suffering and understood the need for change. Together with the strength of the Bronze Mirage Empire, they hoped to reclaim the Eastern Seas and usher in a new era where the interests of the humans were finally prioritized.
Jiang Chen's plan was set in motion, and the alliance with the remnants of the Eastern Seas was sealed.
As Jiang Chen continued to build his alliance with the remnants of the Eastern Seas, there was an underlying motive that drove his determination to challenge the Sea Monsters. Hidden within their ranks was an artifact that held a fragment of his own essence. It was imperative for him to recover that fragment and restore the power he had lost. Seizing the artifact was a necessity, not just a desire.
However, he understood that a direct confrontation with the Sea Monsters would result in substantial losses for his forces.n-(0VeLb1n
The Sea Monsters were formidable adversaries, and the potential damage to his army could be catastrophic. Hence, Jiang Chen had devised a cunning plan to achieve his objectives.
His strategy involved a calculated move that would force the Heavenly Court to engage with the Sea Monsters. It hinged on summoning a colossal Sea Monster of such immense power that it would pose a global threat, leaving the Heavenly Court with no choice but to confront it.
As he headed toward the Eastern Seas with the assistance of the remnants of the human experts, formerly inhabitants of the Eastern Seas, Jiang Chen set about enacting his plan. He needed to create a massive array that would connect the seven Earth Veins within the Eastern Seas. It was a complicated and perilous undertaking that required precision and careful calculation.
Jiang Chen had no illusions about the cost of this endeavor.
The array would demand a significant sacrifice, particularly from those under the Lord Realm. Their lives would be the toll required to awaken and summon the colossal Sea Monster.
This Sea Monster, in essence, was a deity among the Sea Monster Race, possessing unparalleled strength and power.
Fortunately, only the Sea Monsters would be sacrificed so the remnants of the human race agreed readily to this proposition.
The remnants of the Eastern Seas were well aware of the stakes, but they had already chosen to stand alongside Jiang Chen in his quest to reclaim their homeland. The alliance would be solidified not only by shared goals but also by the shared burden of this dangerous ritual.
For several days and nights, Jiang Chen and the Eastern Seas remnants of humans worked tirelessly, setting up the complex array. The process was a meticulous one, with every step holding its significance. As the array neared completion, the tension in the air grew palpable.
Jiang Chen's thoughts were consumed by both the weight of his mission and the immense power of the Sea Monster they were about to awaken. His strategic brilliance had led him to this point, and he was willing to make whatever sacrifices were necessary to achieve his goals.
One night, under a moonlit sky, the array was finally completed. A solemn silence enveloped the area as Jiang Chen and the remnants gathered around it. There was no turning back now.
"We must proceed," Jiang Chen declared, his voice steady but filled with gravity. "This is a path we have chosen, and we will see it through to the end."
The remnants nodded in unison, understanding that the Sea Monster they were about to awaken would serve as a catalyst for the larger confrontation with the Sea Monsters and, by extension, the Heavenly Court.
They had chosen this path, and now they would bear the burden of its consequences.
With a collective breath, they activated the array. The ground rumbled beneath them as the Earth Veins connected, drawing power from the depths of the earth. It was a moment of profound significance, and the Sea Monster's awakening was set in motion.
As the ground shook, the array glowed with an otherworldly light.
Jiang Chen's plan was in motion, and the world awaited the emergence of the colossal Sea Monster, a harbinger of impending change and conflict.
In the midst of the Eastern Seas, as the intricate array was activated, a colossal force of nature began to stir. The waters churned and seethed, as if the very ocean was responding to the call of something mythical. Then, with a deafening roar that resonated through the ocean depths, the legendary creature made its appearance.
It was known as the "Leviathan of Eternal Abyss," a name fitting its colossal presence and monstrous power. This mythical Sea Monster was unlike anything that had ever been seen before. Its very existence seemed to challenge the laws of nature and defy explanation.
The Leviathan possessed a cultivation realm that was awe-inspiring, standing firmly in the Immortal Realm. Its immense body was covered in shimmering, iridescent scales that reflected the colors of the ocean's depths. Its massive jaws, lined with razor-sharp teeth, could consume entire fleets of ships with a single snap. It had an uncanny control over water, able to manipulate tides, storms, and even summon tsunamis with a mere thought.
But its abilities extended beyond control over water. The Leviathan possessed the power of "Abyssal Dominance," which allowed it to cloak itself in darkness and become nigh invisible. It was also a master of illusions, creating visions of immense terror to incapacitate its foes. Those who faced it were often driven to madness by the sheer magnitude of its presence.
As the colossal Sea Monster arrived in the eastern regions of the Central Realm, its impact was immediate and devastating. Entire cities along the coastline crumbled as massive tidal waves engulfed them. Ships were dashed to pieces, and the very earth quaked under its colossal footsteps.
Jiang Chen himself was in awe of the Leviathan's power. He hadn't expected the Sea Monster he summoned to be at the Immortal Realm cultivation, but it played perfectly into his plan to incite chaos and provoke the Heavenly Court into action.
Indeed, the leaders of the Heavenly Court were thrown into a state of panic as their artifacts sensed the approaching Sea Monster. Their meetings were interrupted by dire reports, and it became clear that they needed to respond swiftly. As they strategized on how to contain the impending catastrophe, one of the higher-ranking members entered with a solemn message.
"The Vice-Leader of the Heavenly Court has awakened from his closed-door cultivation," they announced. "He senses the disturbance caused by the Sea Monster and has chosen to confront it directly."
The very mention of the Vice-Leader's intervention stirred a sense of hope among the Heavenly Court's ranks. They knew that their Vice-Leader was a formidable force, a protector of their realm, and his decision to face the Leviathan head-on signaled the gravity of the situation.
