The Empyreal Gem Master

Terrifying waves of information came one after another as Alexander's expression only became more somber.

He couldn't help but ask.

"Can Ruler's Covenant Authority only be grasped from Sacred Mountains?"

A critical question.

These points were far too unique and important as where they could be obtained was critical!

But the illusion of the old man never answered.

Alexander had only received a single chance to ask and get an answer.

Anything outside of that, this Illusory entity has no obligation to answer!

At this moment, it only gazed forth coldly while pillars of golden light began to flow into Alexander's body.

It was a unique sensation.

As if he was gaining access to some sort of ruling or idea, and he was gaining the capability to simply steer this ruling.

To steer this Mountain.

The Ruling was tightly enclosed in the Covenant of Gold- and it was what entirely bound this Sacred Gold Mountain!

He couldn't feel the Enneagram on his chest, but he still heard its voice in his head.

[The Inheritance of the Covenant of Gold has begun, and currently sits at 1%.]

[Unlike the recognition and understanding of a Covenant granted through Ability Gems, the very being of the Sacred Mountain of Gold acts as a massive World Gem that contains the full Covenant of Gold, and the temporary Ownership of this Mountain grants you its recognition over time.]

[It is estimated that 7 days will be required for the Inheritance to be completed. But this process can be hastened and reduced with the aid of the Ruler's Covenant Authority of Gold. A Single Ruler's Covenant Authority can reduce the inheritance time by one day.]

…!

As the Owner of the Sacred Gold Mountain, he held many boons.

One of the biggest ones turned out to be the inheritance of a Covenant of Nature in a week's worth of time!

One could become a Ruler within a single week after gaining ownership of a Sacred Mountain.

But…

[The position of Rulership of the Sacred Gold Mountain can always change hands if the Sacred Keys are lost.]

…!

He was the owner, but he could always lose this position!

These waves of information all came and went as on his hands, stigmatas of golden leaves bloomed gloriously.

He opened his eyes as he saw the illusory figure of the old man still looking towards him with distaste.

As if he hated the fact that Alexander got his hands on this Mountain.

As if Alexander did not deserve it.

After all, if just a few days passed, the Mutated Gem Chimeras on this mountain who were close to becoming Rulers…would have attained this position.

At that time, how could anyone steal ownership of a Sacred Mountain?

But he had moved too fast.

He was too lucky!

These seemed to be the complaints of this old man as soon enough, he faded entirely as the scene Alexander could see returned to that of the hollow earth of the Sacred Gold Mountain.

The pillar of golden light bathing him dissipated as his figure was revealed.

Claire and Anastasia let out audible gasps when his figure showed itself.

His dark hair held strands of pure gold. The pupils within his eyes were tinged with vibrant golden lines!

And on his body…a golden robe with 13 leaves etched on its back was draped over him as he looked entirely otherworldly.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"Ascendant Master…you…" Anastasia couldn't seem to get a hold of herself as she blushed and looked away, the glow of gold surrounding Alexander being too brilliant!

At this moment, he looked at Jujugan and the Undead Minions gazing up at him in awe as he spoke calmly.

"Let's go."

…!

His body floated up towards the peak of the mountain, and so did all those who followed him.

They moved extremely quickly as up above, the golden earth parted ways as if the mountain was opening and about to erupt, light beginning to shoot out as the golden brilliance within the hollow mountain was more than the light outside!

Beams of golden light bloomed at the peak of the Sacred Gold Mountain.

As if announcing the arrival of its owner.

And within moments, Alexander and his forces found themselves above the peak of the Sacred Gold Mountain!

Dark clouds and mist roiled around them as the temperature could freeze even a Seven-Link Gem Master.

One could barely see anything with these dark clouds, but they had to be unfathomably high.

Alexander looked at all of this as he sighed and spoke out. Read new chapters at empire

"Extreme temperatures will not affect this mountain and the immediate area around it."

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A few words.

And yet in the next moment, the golden robe he wore shone with golden brilliance that was reflected on the massive mountain below!

The brilliance of this Sacred Mountain emerged and showed itself even more.

There were areas of multicolored radiance, but at this moment, a ring of faint golden light erupted all around this mountain as the terrifying snow storms and cold temperatures began to be pushed away.

Outside of its bounds!

It was the start of the enactment of the first safe haven from the wrath of Ephesus.

As it started, Alexander could see much more of this lustrous Sacred Gold Mountain, and he could even feel the massive Nurtured Tree he had left at the base of this mountain that seemed to be over 1,000 miles.

1,000 miles!

It was that massive all around.

And now, it had fallen under his influence as he had many things to do and consider!

The temperature rapidly stabilized as Alexander began flying down the mountain, his gaze looking through the parting clouds as the wonders of Ephesus revealed themselves once more.

The tumultuous skies.

The massive inverted obsidian mountain in the distance.

A Sacred Mountain that came from the World of Ornis where Anastasia and others originated.

Within that mountain, there were likely other Sacred Keys- and the only place to obtain more Ruler's Covenant Authority.

Even though he wanted to set off for it right away, he knew he had to stabilize himself on this Sacred Gold Mountain and ensure the safety of his Father and the remaining humans of what used to be Carthage!

At the same time, his Enneagram churned and spun as it analyzed the best path forward.

The usage for the few remaining Ruler's Covenant Authority.

And just what extent of authority Alexander had over this Mountain!