Stephanie Stuart raised her hand and dismissed the barrier. Both opponents fell to the ground, motionless.
Thus, the ten elite fighters sent by the Blood and Devil Sects to Rainbow Moon Imperial City were all killed.
Of the thousand disciples, only two or three hundred remained, struggling desperately.
Rainbow Moon Empire also paid a heavy price. Initial estimates put the casualties at over twenty thousand, most of whom had lost their lives.
Compared to the fall of the nation, this outcome was a fortunate misfortune.
“Thank you, Mrs. Stuart, for your great kindness. I will remember it forever!” Martin Morris, leading a group of imperial family members, bowed deeply.
“No need for thanks, Your Majesty. We are allies; it is our duty,” Stephanie Stuart replied with a wave of her hand.
“Thank you for saving us!” Siena Morris bowed deeply to Stephanie Stuart. “May I ask if Mr Billy has returned to Skydragon City? Is he well?”
“Thank you for your concern, Princess. Billy has returned and is doing well,” Stephanie Stuart said, carefully observing Siena Morris.
Turning to Martin Morris, she continued, “Your Majesty, we must leave the rest to you. We need to depart now.”
“Madame, you are injured. Please, come back to the palace with us…” Martin Morris began but was interrupted.
“Thank you for your kindness!” Stephanie Stuart cut him off. “If I’m not mistaken, the Blood and Devil Sects have already sent strong fighters to Skydragon City. We must return quickly!”
Martin Morris was taken aback. “Mrs. Stuart, is Mr Billy in danger?” Siena Morris’s face changed color.
“It’s not certain yet,” Stephanie Stuart replied before bowing to everyone. “Farewell!”
With that, she led Edie Fennimore and the others away.
“Thank you again for saving us!” Martin Morris called out to their retreating figures.
Siena Morris opened her mouth as if to say something but ultimately remained silent.
Meanwhile, as Stephanie Stuart and her companions hurried back to Skydragon City, a fierce battle raged on the open field outside the north gate of Ice Cloud Imperial City.
Sheardal Imperial City was closer to Rainbow Moon Imperial City than Ice Cloud Empire and Crimson Flame Empire, so the Blood and Devil Sects’ fighters reached Rainbow Moon Imperial City first.
While the battle at Rainbow Moon had ended, the fight at Ice Cloud had just begun.
The Blood and Devil Sects sent about ten elite fighters to Ice Cloud Imperial City, similar to those sent to Rainbow Moon Imperial City.
When Opal and Amber arrived, the battle had been raging for some time, with thousands of casualties on Ice Cloud Empire’s side.
Just as Ice Cloud Imperial Family was losing hope, Opal and Amber arrived on the scene.
Opal, now at ninth-rank Sacred Realm, could kill a half-step into Holy Realm with her full strength. It took her less than ten minutes to defeat both a half-step into Holy Realm fighter and a ninth-rank Sacred Realm opponent.
The two enemies had underestimated Opal’s strength from the start. By the time they realized their mistake, it was too late to use their ‘Blood Escape Technique.’
Meanwhile, Amber single-handedly held off eight or nine Sacred Realm fighters. The highest among them was eighth-rank Sacred Realm, and the lowest was fifth-rank.
With Amber’s eighth-rank Sacred Realm strength and her ‘Phantom Trail’ technique, she could have handled even twice as many opponents.
In about fifteen minutes, all her opponents lay lifeless on the ground.
After defeating their enemies, Opal and Amber declined Ice Cloud Imperial Family’s invitation and hurried back to Skydragon City.
They had guessed that the Blood and Devil Sects’ ultimate target was Skydragon City and didn’t want to delay.
Ice Cloud Empire’s Emperor Marianna Richards saw their urgency and did not insist on them staying.
Meanwhile, Casey and Azure Dragon had arrived at Crimson Flame Empire.
Since Sheardal Imperial City was farthest from Crimson Flame Imperial City, they arrived before the Blood and Devil Sects’ fighters.
Crimson Flame Imperial Family’s high-end fighters included four late-stage Sacred Realm warriors: Tate Guthrie and his brothers Asher Guthrie, along with their advisor Arian Tran.
Arian Tran had been severely injured by Westin Ayala but had recovered after several months of rest. Zain Guthrie had recently broken through to eighth-rank Sacred Realm.
Thus, Crimson Flame Empire had one ninth-rank Sacred Realm fighter, two eighth-rank Sacred Realm fighters, one seventh-rank Sacred Realm fighter, and six mid-stage Sacred Realm fighters.
With Casey, Azure Dragon and other three members added, their force was formidable.
However, when they saw the Blood and Devil Sects’ lineup, their confidence wavered.
The Blood and Devil Sects’ leaders included one half-step into Holy Realm fighter and another ninth-rank late-stage Sacred Realm fighter close to breaking through.
Besides these two leaders, nearly half of their twenty-odd Sacred Realm fighters were in the late stage.
Clearly, the Blood and Devil Sects’ force sent to Crimson Flame Empire was stronger than those sent to the other two empires.
“Kill!” With a shout from one of their leaders, both sides clashed.
“Your Majesty, please fight that old man!” Casey pointed at the ninth-rank late-stage Sacred Realm elder from Blood Sect before charging at the Devil Sect leader.
“Mr Kimmons, he’s a half-step into Holy Realm! Be careful!” Asher Guthrie shouted in surprise. He hadn’t expected Casey to take on their strongest opponent.
Casey had recently advanced to seventh-rank Sacred Realm but was still three levels below his opponent.
“I’ll be fine. Take care of yourselves!” Casey replied before attacking the Devil Sect elder.
Asher Guthrie and Tate Guthrie then focused their full strength on the Blood Sect leader.
Meanwhile, Zain Guthrie and Azure Dragon led their forces against the twenty-odd Sacred Realm fighters.
“Ignorant fool!” The Devil Sect elder sneered at Casey before launching a powerful strike.