Chapter 188: Chapter188-A New Internal Conflict Plan


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    Boom!


    The previously calm palace now trembled violently, as if a massive earthquake had struck. All the mages within the palace looked around in terror, their bodies swaying, some unable to keep their footing.


    No one knew what was happening.


    As the palace shook, a terrifying aura that made everyone shudder emerged from beneath the palace. It was like a biting winter wind, causing everyone''s hair to stand on end and their skin to crawl.


    The mages of Kyrik, upon sensing this aura, felt their legs go weak, and they instinctively fell to their knees, their very bloodlines trembling in worship.


    Owen, who had sensed this terrifying presence first, immediately ordered a retreat.


    Without hesitation, he grabbed Seraphina and flew off into the distance.


    Owen''s actions and reactions were swift, and some of the prodigies from Middle Earth who were following him hadn''t even realized what was happening.


    But out of trust in Owen, they quickly turned and fled.


    Once they had put some distance between themselves and the trembling palace, they curiously looked back, only for their pupils to constrict in shock.


    The palace, which had been firmly rooted to the ground, was now rising like a mountain.


    And beneath the palace, a colossal hand, with unimaginable strength, was lifting the palace into the air, revealing itself to the astonished crowd.


    Boom!


    The earth-shaking sounds continued.


    Under that giant hand was a massive figure. Though his face was difficult to discern, the majesty in his brow and the crown atop his head left no doubt this was Kyrik''s founding king, a god-tier powerhouse!


    At this realization, everyone''s eyes widened in shock, their faces paling as cold sweat drenched their backs.


    As the imposing figure of the god-tier king appeared, the entire sky seemed to be sealed by some unknown force. The mages who had planned to escape felt the air around them solidify, turning into a quagmire. Their attempts to flee slowed dramatically.


    This is bad!


    As their bodies were nearly frozen in midair, the mages'' faces turned grim, and a strong sense of impending death gripped their hearts.


    It seemed that with the complete manifestation of Kyrik''s founding emperor, their lives as insignificant ants would be snuffed out.


    The booming sounds grew more deafening, like the approach of death itself.


    As the emperor lifted the palace, his figure became increasingly clear and majestic. The Middle Earth prodigies, already nearly immobilized in midair, felt as if an invisible hand was crushing them. Their veins bulged as they struggled to breathe.


    Even Owen, still in his Dharma Form state, felt immense pressure. Despite the vastness of his Dharma Form, he seemed small in the face of the god-tier emperor.


    It was like a small wizard meeting a great sorcerer.


    Owen was indifferent to such matters and replied casually, "If you want to publicize it, go ahead. It''s not a big deal."


    To Owen, who had been through so much, the destruction of Kyrik''s four main cities wasn''t particularly significant.


    He had long passed the stage of needing to boost his reputation. By now, who on the continent didn''t know the name Owen?


    What Owen considered trivial, however, was a monumental event in Edward''s eyes. After all, anything related to Owen would attract massive attention, let alone something


    unprecedented like this.


    With Owen''s approval, Edward couldn''t suppress the smile on his face, already envisioning the sensational impact this news would have on Academy City''s daily reports.


    Then, as if recalling something, he hurriedly wiped the corners of his mouth and respectfully handed Owen a stack of documents.


    "By the way, Mr. Owen, I''ve found the information you asked me to investigate. Here''s the list of Kyrik King''s mistresses and princes. Please take a look!"


    Owen quickly took the documents and flipped through them, looking quite satisfied.


    As expected of intelligence from Academy City, the documents provided detailed information


    on each prince and also recorded recent details about their mistresses.


    As Owen finished reviewing the information, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, causing Edward


    to shudder.


    It was clear that this intelligence had given Owen ideas for a new grand plan.


    Edward was about to subtly inquire about Owen''s plan when Henry and the others from


    Middle Earth rushed over, sighing deeply.


    Seeing their expressions, Owen immediately knew that the mission hadn''t gone as smoothly


    as hoped.


    When they saw Owen standing in the camp, they shuddered as if mice had spotted a cat, their


    eyes full of fear and awe.


    Earlier, when they had sneaked into the palace, they had witnessed Owen''s battle prowess, particularly his enormous Dharma Form. Even from afar, they could feel its terrifying


    pressure.


    This only strengthened their resolve to never cross Owen and, above all, to never provoke him.


    "Mr. Owen, while we managed to infiltrate Kyrik King''s bedroom smoothly, unfortunately, we didn''t find any clues about opening the Kyrik Mausoleum..." Henry said nervously and


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