Path of Absolute Transcendence

Chapter 116: 116. War (part-2)

Before the vast assembly of the Naline army, the king stood elevated upon a grand dais. His silhouette was stark against the rising sun, casting a long shadow that seemed to touch the ranks of his soldiers. The air was still, the only sound being the soft rustle of banners in the morning breeze.

The king's gaze swept over his army, each warrior clad in armor that glinted with the promise of impending battle.

"Brave sons and daughters of Naline," the king's voice boomed, resonating with a power that seemed to stir the very soul. "Today, we stand on the precipice of destiny. The Natine Kingdom has long thieved from us—our honor, our peace, our very future. They have sown the seeds of treachery, and now, they shall reap the whirlwind of our vengeance."

A murmur of assent rippled through the ranks, the clanking of armor punctuating their growing fervor.

"For too long, we have watched as the Natine flaunted their stolen prosperity, mocking the suffering they have inflicted upon us. But no more! Today, we reclaim what is rightfully ours. We fight not just for retribution, but for the very essence of our kingdom's legacy."

The soldiers, emboldened by their king's words, raised their weapons high, their voices uniting in a chorus of determination.

"Look around you," the king continued, his hand sweeping across the vista of faces before him. "These are your brothers and sisters in arms. Together, there is no force on earth that can withstand our collective might. We are the storm that will sweep across the lands, the tide that will wash away the arrogance of the Natine."

The formation beneath the soldiers' feet began to glow, a brilliant array of lights weaving an intricate pattern. The king raised his hands, and the energy surged, the air humming with the power of the ancient rite.

"With this teleportation formation, we shall descend upon the Natine like a tempest of fury. We will stand before their gates, not as invaders, but as avengers—righting the wrongs that have been dealt to us. This is our moment, the chapter in history that will sing of our valor."

The glow intensified, enveloping the army in a radiant embrace. With a final, thunderous cry from the king, the formation activated, and in a flash of blinding light, the entire Naline army vanished from the field.

Moments later, they materialized before the imposing walls of the Natine Kingdom. The suddenness of their arrival sent shockwaves of alarm through the city. The Naline soldiers, their morale bolstered by their king's inspiring oration, stood ready to begin their siege, their spirits unbreakable, their resolve unyielding.

The king, floating above his army, surveyed the battlements, his eyes alight with the fire of conquest. "This day," he proclaimed, "we write a new destiny—not with ink, but with the steel of our swords and the courage in our hearts. For Naline!"

The cry echoed across the battlefield, a rallying call that would resonate through the ages. The war had begun, and with it, the fate of two kingdoms hung in the balance, each vying for victory in a world where only the strongest prevail.

The war broke the deadly silence, as the soldiers of the Natine and Naline Kingdoms faced each other across the vast expanse that was to be their battlefield. With a solemn nod from their respective commanders, the march began—a slow, deliberate advance that escalated into a thunderous charge.

The ground trembled under the weight of thousands of feet, each step a drumbeat heralding the clash of destinies.

As the two forces collided, the battlefield erupted into pandemonium. The air was filled with the ring of steel and the roar of elemental powers unleashed. Fireballs arced across the sky, exploding amidst ranks of soldiers, while torrents of water surged to quench the flames and sweep combatants off their feet.

Earth rose in jagged spikes, and gusts of wind howled, slicing through the chaos with invisible blades.

Amidst the fray, the seven Tier 4 experts of each kingdom stood on elevated ground, their eyes scanning the melee with calculated detachment. They were the silent watchers, their time to join the battle not yet come.

The kings of Natine and Naline, however, could not be restrained. With a burst of power that sent shockwaves through the air, they ascended above the battlefield. The Natine King, garbed in armor that gleamed like the morning sun, faced the Naline King, whose presence was as dark and foreboding as a storm cloud.

Their duel was a spectacle of power and precision. The Natine King summoned blades of light that cut through the air, each strike parried by the Naline King's shadowy tendrils. They danced in the sky, a display of might and mastery that drew the eyes of all below.

As the kings dueled, the remaining Tier 4 experts paired off, each finding their match in the enemy's ranks. They engaged in combat that was both brutal and beautiful, a testament to their years of training and the depth of their power. Each blow was met with a counter, each spell with a shield.

The balance of their skills was so evenly matched that the outcome of their battles seemed suspended in time.

The soldiers on the ground fought with equal fervor, driven by loyalty and the will to protect their homes. The clash of weapons and elements continued, a relentless symphony of war that painted the once-pristine fields with the stark colors of conflict.

The Naline King stood upon a raised platform, his eyes surveying the battlefield with a predator's calm. The war had raged for hours, and though both sides fought with valor, it was a battle of attrition that threatened to consume them all. It was time for the king's gambit, a move he had kept hidden even from his closest advisors—a secret weapon that would shift the balance irrevocably.

Turning to his shadowed attendant, the king uttered a single name that carried with it the weight of inevitable victory. "Mordain."

At his call, a figure detached itself from the backdrop of war—a man whose very presence seemed to draw in the light around him. Mordain the Decimator, a Tier 4 cultivator raised in secret by the Naline King, was his masterstroke, a living weapon whose power was matched only by his loyalty to the crown.

The Natine King, upon seeing this new adversary, felt a chill of foreboding. "What sorcery is this?" he demanded, his voice carrying across the wind. "Another Tier 4?"

Mordain advanced, his steps measured, his eyes fixed on the Natine forces. He was the embodiment of the Naline King's will, his purpose clear and his resolve unshakable.

The Natine King, rallying his commanders, prepared to meet this unexpected threat. "Form up!" he commanded. "Protect our people!"

As Mordain approached the Natine lines, the air around him began to shimmer with power. He raised his hands, and the ground beneath the soldiers' feet trembled. With a mere gesture, he unleashed a wave of force that sent the front ranks tumbling backward.

The Natine experts, recognizing the danger, leaped into action. They formed a barrier of energy, their combined strength holding back Mordain's assault. But it was clear that even their formidable powers might not be enough.

The Naline King watched, a hint of satisfaction in his gaze. This was the moment he had been waiting for—the moment his secret weapon would turn the tide.

"Mordain," he called out, his voice resonating with authority. "Show them the might of Naline!"

Mordain nodded, his expression one of grim determination. With a roar that echoed like thunder, he charged, his body a blur of motion. The Natine experts braced themselves, their powers flaring to meet his onslaught.

Mordain moved through the battlefield like a force of nature, his every strike bringing ruin. Yet, for every line he broke, the Natine soldiers formed another, their courage undimmed by the shadow of defeat.

The war had reached its zenith, a crescendo of conflict that would determine the fate of both kingdoms. And as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the field, the outcome began to tilt towards Naline Kingdom.

Mordain slaughtered everyone that appeared on his vision and it severely reduced the number of soldiers on Natine's side.

The Naline soldier's began their match with new vigor and began to join the feast.

"You'll pay for this" The Natine King shouted furiously and charged towards Naline king. He didn't bother to limit himself anymore and revealed his full strength.

A huge domain opened in the battle for the first time and it caused evryone including other Tier 4 cultivators to open their mouth in amazement.