Chapter 1869: Chapter 383: Are You Plotting a Rebellion?!
"And now, instead of waiting, we must create this opportunity ourselves. To oppose the tyrannical reign and terrifying plans of the Setal Imperial Family, His Highness Michael is willing to take enormous risks to advance to the Fifth Energy Level and rebel against his father."
"This is the best chance for South Ridgeâs independence."
So said Ian, raising his head with eyes seemingly piercing through the layers of walls, directly seeing the Silver Peakâs summit bathed in the Calamity of Light: "A new era is about to dawn, and we should not merely wait for the moment, but seize it ourselves."
"His advancement to the Fifth Energy Level is to defeat Axel."
"And I, naturally, should help him. Not merely to oppose The Empire, but to lift the oppressive iron curtain above us and start a new era."
Unexpected, yet reasonable.
After listening to Ianâs frank statement, Adalbert looked at Michael with a rather complex gaze.
He frowned, then sighed: "It is indeed time..."
The calamity of lightâs arrival indeed made him vaguely understand that a great event sufficient to change the course of history for the next hundred years is imminent, and the various plans and developed technologies by his lord are indeed prepared for âthat dayâ.
Whether itâs the Heart of Terra, the Arcane Pathway, various fighting spirit developments, the conquest of the New Continent, or building the Supreme Spirit Sect and Dragon Worship Cult, all are prepared for the day when Silver Peak Domain shakes off the oppression of âThe Empireâ, its direct superior, and bursts forth with unimaginable potential to become one of the major powers capable of influencing Terra.
Adalbert believed Silver Peak Domain is well-prepared. Now, apart from those major forces with Fifth Energy Level, no small Fourth Energy Level nation or regional power can surpass Silver Peak Domain.
The time has long been ripe.
Yet when âthat dayâ truly arrives, Adalbert still feels somewhat rushedâif possible, he wished Ian could also advance to the Fifth Energy Level, ensuring certain victory before acting.
"Not every action can guarantee victory, even a Prophet sees a chance of more than fifty percent and can confidently take a gamble."
Seeing the doubts in his friendâs eyes, Ian lightly shook his head: "Michaelâs advancement means a lot to me too. Although I have completely understood the essence of the Aether True Body, the difference between the Fourth and Fifth Energy Levels is still unclear."
"With Michaelâs experience, I will have more confidence advancing to the Fifth Energy Level."
"I trust your plan." Adalbert had absolute confidence in Ianâs plan, so without further ado, he planned to head directly to the Domain of Void to adjust the calculation center of Silver Peak Domainâs Heart of Terra, preparing to aid Michaelâs advancement.
After Adalbert left, Ian looked towards Michael, curious: "Where is your âTop Seatâs Bloodâ?"
"Without it, a Fourth Energy Level trying to advance to Fifth Energy Level might only be at the weakest tier."
Though he said this, Ian was really curious to know if the âTop Seatâs Bloodâ in Michaelâs possession was related to the possible âauthorityâ within the remains of the Ancestral True Dragon and Mentor True Dragon.
The Four Great Dragon Kings may indeed possess the authority of the Ancestral True Dragon, but there were five Ancestral True Dragons! Ian hadnât sensed any Dragon King being higher than others, meaning thereâs likely an Ancestral True Dragonâs authority left in the starry sky.
A past self went searching but didnât find it, and now it seems Michael might have obtained it.
"This âTop Seatâs Bloodâ appears when I need it."
Michael, for a rare time, kept some secrets, smiling at Ianâs raised eyebrows: "Alright, stop looking at me like that; it truly only appears when I need it, as if itâs self-conscious..."
"You have seen those ancient True Dragons, havenât you? Their residual power truly canât be fully controlled by us. Only by making a pact with them can I gain that power."
Though withholding some details, Michael admitted that his Top Seatâs Blood comes from the âAncient True Dragonâ... also, if not for a True Dragonâs power, what could replace the Sunbirdâs original Top Seatâs Blood for Michael to advance to the Fifth Energy Level?
"I see..."
And Ian recalled the âBlazing Suspended Star Dragonâ at the Exotic Species Research Institute; he obtained that beingâs Divine Marrow, gaining a âTop Seatâs Bloodâ, allowing him to unite it with the âAncient Dragon Heart Coreâ left by his mentor, becoming his guarantee for reaching the Fifth Energy Level.
At this point, Ian no longer needs external resources; once the conditions are met, he can start preparing for advancement. Michaelâs experience is part of those conditions.
"I understand." Ian slightly nodded: "Preparations for your support measures may take some time, even several days; during this period, maintain your state well, and I will open some confidential details of the Arcane Pathway for you."
"While itâs better to be quick, not letting Axel prepare too much, if your condition isnât good, defeating him is absolutely impossible."
"I never thought of defeating my father."
Michael shook his head, saying something somewhat demoralizing. But his next sentence revealed his iron determination: "Iâve always acted to stop him, even if the price is my life."