am-books Chapter 76: Chapter76-The Turmoil in Stellarburg
Chapter 76: Chapter76-The Turmoil in Stellarburg
Meanwhile, outside the Crimson Realm.
Just as the Crimson Demon was being revived, a dark crimson beam of light shot up into the sky from the secret realm, engulfing the night in a bloody hue.
The dark red light completely isolated the Crimson Realm, leaving Storm King and others who were waiting outside unable to probe the slightest bit.
Storm King and the severely injured Theodore both changed their expressions dramatically, their eyes lifting to the sky.
A colossal phantom of the Crimson Demon slowly emerged above the secret realm, its presence vast and sinister.
The unrestrained release of its mighty and eerie aura altered the expressions of all onlookers.
Storm King stated gravely, "The Crimson Demon has awakened!"
Theodore's complexion was equally grim.
What House Carter desired was the Legacy of the Crimson Demon, not the revival of the demon itself.
This turn of events was of no benefit to them; they had no intention of becoming minions to a dark god.
The inhabitants of Stellarburg, too, witnessed this extraordinary phenomenon.
The massive and fierce visage of the dark god obscured the sky, its daunting aura penetrating even the barriers forged by Stellarburg's transcendent powers, barriers that were now proving inadequate against the infiltration of this dark deity's essence.
Countless residents of Stellarburg looked up in awe at this heart-stopping spectacle, utterly clueless about the unfolding events yet filled with ominous premonitions.
And then, the Dusk Sect followers, who had long been awaiting this moment, sprung into action.
Clad in black robes adorned with a dim yellow insignia, they emerged with an air of unwavering devotion from the alleys and streets of Stellarburg.
Among them were the elderly with white hair, the raggedly dressed, the refined gentlemen, the luxuriously attired, and even some students not yet of age.
Their relatives, friends, parents, and children could only watch helplessly as they donned the black robes, their faces alight with an unrecognizable fervor, then step by step, they walked out, eventually merging into the dark tide of people.
No matter how their loved ones tried to obstruct, curse, or plead, nothing could halt their determined strides.
Armed with weapons and torches, these congregants attacked anyone daring to impede them, only ceasing when their victim lay dead, then departing with their blood-stained weapons.
"Bang, bang, bang!"
The officers of Stellarburg fired warning shots several times, only to be met with Dusk Sect followers fearlessly charging at them.
Blood splattered, and bodies littered the ground.
Despair and wailing filled the entirety of Stellarburg.
Whether it was the outer city, inner city, or the noble district, the presence of the Dusk Sect was ubiquitous.
These individuals hailed from diverse families, places, and backgrounds, living different lives, but what unified them was the identical zeal etched on their faces.
Gathering together, they formed a vast black sea, flowing through the streets and alleys of Stellarburg.
With devout and frenzied expressions, they collectively chanted:
Although they had anticipated the Dusk Sect's actions, nobody had expected Stellarburg to be so severely infiltrated by the sect, to the extent that even officials from the Federal high command were found to be cultists, passing on messages for the enemy.
The Dusk Sect had been plotting for a long time!
With her eyebrows knitted, Scarlett ended a call with a Federal official, her eyes flashing with anger.
She couldn't help but curse, "A bunch of Federal parasites, utterly useless and only good at making things worse! Once this is over, Hidden Stars will come settling scores with you!"
These officials, who only knew how to feed off the government, had such a significant problem under their watch, and they were oblivious.
Now that a crisis had unfolded, they fled faster than anyone, leaving the entire mess for Hidden Stars to clean up, completely indifferent to the millions of civilians in Stellarburg. Scarlett was understandably furious.
However, under the current circumstances, it was no longer about who was to blame.
The most crucial issue was how to resolve the problems they were facing.
A single misstep could allow the "Lord of Dusk" to descend into this world, potentially dragging the millions in Stellarburg into the abyss, with the Federal suffering tremendous losses as well.
Scarlett's gaze turned towards the direction of the secret realm, aware that there must be complications there as well; otherwise, Victor wouldn't have entered the secret realm and remained silent up until now.
A certain infuriating figure flashed through her mind, stirring an inexplicable irritation within Scarlett.
She had told that guy not to go, yet he wouldn't listen!
Now, with the situation turning troublesome, this newly awakened awakener getting entangled in such a mess was akin to marching towards death!
Scarlett took a deep breath, forcibly calming her emotions.
She understood now was not the time to dwell on such thoughts.
With Victor and other powerhouses absent, and Stellarburg's Federal officials washing their hands off the matter, Scarlett, as the captain of Stellarburg's white-glove team, had become the pivotal figure here.
She must maintain control over the situation to prevent further escalation, or the consequences would be unimaginable.
Watching the Dusk Sect followers silently standing outside the Dark Forest bar with torches in hand on the screen, Scarlett pursed her lips, her gaze shifting to an old man sitting in a corner.
The elder, probably in his sixties, had grizzled hair, wore shabby clothes, and limped on one leg.
At that moment, he lay on a resting bench, completely unconcerned about his image, snoring away.
Yet, everyone looked at him with respect, devoid of any disdain, simply because he was known as Shadowcloud.
A level 93 World-Annihilator level legendary awakener!
Codenamed "Shadow Emperor"!
He had been the vanguard general of the Northwest Citadel, defending the northwestern demon realm for twenty years, slaying countless demons and monsters.
He had once single-handedly saved a city, thwarted a Dusk Sect sacrificial scheme, and rescued hundreds of thousands of civilians.
He had attempted to assassinate a dark god and, although not successful, had made the dark god wary of stepping into Federal territory for decades.
Shadowcloud's life was filled with hundreds of heroic deeds, still recorded in the Hall of Stars to this day, with his many honors densely covering an entire wall, yet still not enough to fully enumerate his achievements.
He was a living legend!