Chapter 726 (END) - Ultimate True God, the Pioneer of the Era of Gods (Ending) (2/2)

The Isle of Dawn had transformed into a literal hellscape. Half of the High Elf populace had perished. This once-proud race was now on the brink of extinction.

There was talk of leaving the island. However, the island was completely surrounded by the unceasing tidal waves. A Silver Storm Sparrow would not even stand a chance against such a terrifying scene.

The only thing the High Elves could do now was to wait for their inevitable demise.

The same thing was happening in other regions like the Golden Plains and the Aragu continent. The entire realm was now on the verge of collapse.

Existing superpowers had collapsed in the turbulence, while new ones were brought to a complete standstill. All semblance of order in the realm had crumbled completely.

The shockwave of the two gods’ duel had profoundly affected the entire realm.

Scholars had scribbled down detailed accounts of the event. This most turbulent moment in history would later be known by many names, such as “the Tide of Destruction,” “the Tyrant’s whip,” “Beginning of a New Era” and even “Ragnarok.”

The calamitous event persisted for three years.

Three years later, 80% of the realm’s population was completely decimated. Whole races had gone extinct. Countries were completely wiped out. Only a few organizations managed to survive the ordeal. Ferde’s council of Magicians was one of them.

Three years later, the sky had cleared up. Golden rays of sunlight were finally able to pierce through the thick clouds in the sky and bring light and warmth back to the mortal plane. In the middle of Girvent forest, Eliard was now staring out into the distance from the top of the Mage Tower.

In the distance, a hole opened up in the clouds. Sunlight gushed out of it like a waterfall. At that moment, peace and tranquility reigned over the land.

Eliard gazed at this fantastical scene in silence. Almighty one, have you actually done it?

Though he did not expect to receive an answer, one came to him all the same. A woman in a dark red robe had appeared before him. She was wearing a black crystal crown on her head.

Powerful Destructive aura wafted from the woman’s body. However, her face was serene. The golden sunlight reflected off her eyes, while starlight glinted from the depths of her pupils. “My master had defeated the ancient Nightmare Demon.”

“Are you the God of Destruction?” asked Eliard as he curiously looked over the woman before him.

“That used to be my name. I am now the Almighty One’s most loyal follower,” replied the woman, who then smiled at Eliard. “My master has sent me to inform you that the Ruler of Light and Darkness has been defeated. However, the ruler is a god. His Sacred Fire can never be extinguished. It can only be dispersed. As of now, his Sacred Fire has scattered to all corners of the Sea of Void. Only by spreading my master’s divine message of freedom to the other realms will the Ruler of Light and Darkness be prevented from coming back to life.”

Eliard was happy to hear that Link had won the fight. However, he was also worried that his friend might not be able to handle such a daunting task.

After a few seconds of silence, he asked, “Will I be able to see the Almighty One?”

The woman smiled. “He has vanquished his greatest enemy. His power has spread to all corners of the Sea of Void alongside his message. Look at the sun above you. Look at the world around us. He is everywhere. You’ll know where to find him when you light your own Sacred Fire.”

Eliard let out a sigh. He was slightly disappointed by her response. However, optimism now swelled in him. “I understand.”

As soon as his words left his mouth, the woman before him vanished into thin air.

Just then, there was a knock on the door. It was one of his disciples. He had brought with him a message for Eliard. “Eliard, Her Highness is gone. She’s left a letter for you.”

The only one who could be referred to as “Her Highness” among Ferde’s council was none other than the Lord of Ferde’s wife, the Red Dragon Queen Gretel herself.

Eliard took the letter from him. After glancing over it, he nodded. “Tell the dragon elders to leave her be.”

The queen had decided to follow Link. This was her choice. Neither he nor the dragon race had any right to interfere.

“Understood, advisor.”

When his disciple left him, Eliard muttered, “We’ll meet again someday, old friend.”

…

North of the Golden Plains, at the edge of the Hengduan Mountain Range.

A man was riding his horse along a narrow mountain pass. After a while, he came upon a dead end. The man rode his horse directly into the mountain wall in front of him.

The mountain wall disappeared. Beyond it lay a valley filled with the song of birds and trees. A cottage stood on one side of a stream in the valley. Two women were sitting on a smooth rock near the stream, smiling at the man as he approached.

The woman on the left was Celine Flandre, while the woman on the right was the Red Dragon Queen Gretel. The man was Link, who had given up all his power after defeating his enemy.

After losing his power, his only wish now was to lead a normal life. If the need ever arose, he could simply ask for it back from the realm.

Link smiled at the two women. “I’m back.”

“Welcome home.”

(End of story)