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Chapter 493: Chapter489-Three Years, a Precarious Situation, and Owen’s Return from Seclusion
Chapter 493: Chapter489-Three Years, a Precarious Situation, and Owen’s Return from Seclusion
Everyone glanced at little Leslie, knowing the situation was growing increasingly urgent.
"Be a good girl and rest well here," Elsa said gently, stroking little Leslie's head as she led her into the grand hall to sleep.
Little Leslie obediently nodded, letting out a small yawn.
In that instant, the Chaotic Aura within the small world began to churn, transforming into a boundless ocean, its waves surging with an overwhelming mana fluctuation.
Within this Chaotic Aura, countless ancient [Order] runes flickered like brilliant stars.
Elsa stood frozen, dumbstruck. Such an extraordinary phenomenon had been triggered by nothing more than a simple action from little Leslie. It was utterly unprecedented!
After a moment, Elsa recovered from her shock, her gaze toward little Leslie filled with astonishment.
"So this is Owen and Leslie's child? This level of talent... it's beyond anything we've ever seen. The War Goddess and the Lord of Stars underestimated her completely!"
...
Time passed.
In the small world, Madelyn and the others who were recovering from their injuries gradually returned to their peak condition. The aura emanating from each of them was incredibly powerful, even stronger than before they had been injured.
Vanessa, who had been immersed in grief, finally emerged from her sorrow.
She swore to tear the Serpent of the End to pieces and avenge her father!
Fueled by this determination, her cultivation took on a frenzied intensity. With her inherent talent and the enriched laws of the small world, her strength grew rapidly.
Seeing Vanessa regain her resolve, the Lord of the Celestial God Palace, Ferola, and the others were delighted.
Vanessa's remarkable potential, once unlocked, promised she would play a crucial role in the battles ahead.
With most of them fully recovered, they launched an immense counteroffensive.
Seraphina and Madelyn teamed up to strike the alternate-dimension forces with ghostlike precision, wiping out hundreds of thousands in a flash.
This sudden lightning assault sent shockwaves across the Pure Land.
No one expected that, amid the Rebel Alliance's apparent collapse, they would dare to launch such a bold counterattack!
While Seraphina and Madelyn struck, the Azure Kingdom's army, long prepared, also sprang into action.
The advanced technological weapons they had developed were unveiled on the battlefield:
Electromagnetic cannons!Airborne motherships!Death rays!
These technological marvels caught the alternate-dimension forces off guard, sparking curiosity and attention from the Pure Land mages.
Unlike the mages' mana-based combat, these weapons could be operated by ordinary people using electric power alone. Their destructive force rivaled that of legendary magical artifacts. In no time, "technology" became a buzzword throughout the Pure Land, and countless mages began to study this previously overlooked power.
Beyond these mysterious technologies, the collaboration between Moss Giants and Black Iron Dwarves drew immense attention.
The Moss Giants, with their formidable physiques, were unstoppable when equipped with battle armor crafted by the Black Iron Dwarves.
They became walking meat grinders on the battlefield, cutting down the alternate-dimension forces with terrifying efficiency.
Even celestial-god-level opponents struggled to contend with the Moss Giants, as the resonance among their battle armors created an unbreakable formation.
Meanwhile, the dragon clans showcased their elite bloodlines, dominating the skies. Their unpredictable tactics made them almost impossible to track or kill.
Other armies that had previously allied with Owen also moved into action.
This time, the Azure Kingdom seemed to be betting everything on one final, decisive battle.
At first, their surprise attack yielded substantial advantages.
But as the alternate-dimension forces regrouped, the Azure Kingdom and the Rebel Alliance found themselves in a precarious situation once again.
The Celestial deployed two more of its ten divine beasts to the battlefield, in addition to the Serpent of the End.
Moreover, alongside the Bright King, other crownless kings of the celestial gods joined the fray.
The combined forces of the Azure Kingdom and the Emerald Dreamscape were no match for this overwhelming offensive and suffered one defeat after another.
Three years passed in the blink of an eye.
The Emerald Dreamscape had fallen completely, and the Azure Kingdom was reduced to its capital and a few core regions.
The rest had been seized by The Celestial and the alternate-dimension forces.
In the small world, the survivors-exhausted after a year of constant struggle-gathered to prepare for the new year.
Though the atmosphere was lively, with nearly all the leaders assembled, the mood was
heavy. Instead of festive joy, most cast distant gazes filled with melancholy.
Three years had passed, and there had been no news of Owen or Leslie.
It was as though they had vanished from existence.
Over these years, everyone had grown stronger and more composed, but the most notable transformation was in little Leslie.
Now three years old, she had grown into an adorable little girl, much like Seraphina.
Of course, Seraphina's lack of physical growth over the years contributed to their similar
appearances, despite her own substantial increases in strength.
Little Leslie had once asked daily about her parents, yearning for any news of them.
But over time, she seemed to understand something and stopped asking.
Instead, she would often stand atop the World Tree, gazing into the distance.
No one knew exactly why she did this, but Leslie herself knew-it was her way of praying for
her parents' safety.
She wished with all her heart for their safe return.
Today, as usual, she climbed the World Tree.
"Three years... Dad, Mom, where are you?"
"I'm three years old now and have been good, just like Auntie says. I know Auntie and the others are working hard, and they miss you too."
"I miss you so much. Please come back soon so we can be together again, okay?"
The warm sunlight bathed little Leslie, her figure emanating a quiet, lonely determination.
Watching this scene, Madelyn and the others felt their eyes grow red, their hearts heavy.
Over these years, they had watched little Leslie grow. She was obedient and considerate, never
causing trouble.
In fact, she often comforted them, helping ease their burdens.
Her maturity was far beyond her years, but it only made them ache for her even more.
The War Goddess, Venus, Madelyn, and the others stood together, their expressions somber.
The Azure Kingdom's situation was perilous beyond words.
Were it not for the deep respect Owen and Leslie commanded, the kingdom would have long
since fragmented.
Yet, their remaining strength was insufficient to hold on much longer.
The combined onslaught of The Celestial and the alternate-dimension forces was growing
fiercer by the day.
Even with their defensive strategy, they knew they couldn't last much longer.
"Owen, Leslie, when will you return?"
Their eyes shone with desperate hope.
...
Deep in the Demon Abyss, a deafening roar shook the realm.
The entire Demon Abyss quaked violently, as though an apocalyptic earthquake had struck.
The countless creatures inhabiting the abyss were startled, scanning their surroundings in
terror, searching for the source of the disturbance.
Their gazes turned skyward as celestial phenomena unfolded:
Stars appeared, only to be devoured by a strange black hole, dimming the once-bright sky.
In the ruined Dark Temple, Rachel's eyes snapped open as she sensed the disturbance, gazing into the depths of the temple.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
The descendants of the Divine Mountain, gathered nearby, also wore expressions of excitement and anticipation.
Three years had passed. Was the Mountain Lord finally emerging from seclusion?
Under their watchful eyes, Owen, seated at the temple's center, began radiating waves of
[Order].
These waves expanded outward, creating a dazzling display of extraordinary phenomena.