The domineering Purple Gold Thunderlight penetrated every crevice, entering the figure’s body, where it was refined and absorbed.
Sensing the rapidly strengthening aura within the Puppet General, Leo couldn’t help but feel a surge of joy.
Just moments ago, at the critical juncture, the Puppet General had shown a desire for the power of the Thunder Tribulation. If it hadn’t borne half of the Thunder Tribulation’s force, Leo might have been in grave danger.
Under Leo’s watchful gaze, a dazzling golden light began to burst forth from the Puppet General’s hollow eyes.
The golden light seemed tangible, piercing through the Purple Gold Thunderlight.
In the next moment, the aura within the Puppet General erupted, and its form shot into the air.
In the night, the domineering Purple Gold Thunderlight wrapped around the Puppet General like a massive thunderball, and a vast aura exploded from within it.
Violet and the others could distinctly feel an overwhelmingly powerful pressure descending upon them.
“Leo, is it… breaking through?” Violet asked in amazement.
Leo nodded.
Surrounded by the domineering Purple Gold Thunderlight, the Puppet General’s aura surged. Its originally silver armor, helmet, and longsword turned into a brilliant gold, and an imposing sword energy burst forth from within it.
The sword energy was golden, almost tangible, tearing through the void and piercing into the boundless night sky.
The sword energy reverberated through the heavens and earth. Though they were some distance away, Violet, Holden, Jennifer, and others felt as if their skin was being sliced.
With a wave of his right hand, Leo formed a protective shield of spiritual energy, safeguarding Violet and the others from the scattering sword energy.
Buzz!
A golden silhouette rose from within the Puppet General, hovering above its head.
The silhouette was in the likeness of the Puppet General but was about the size of a human Spirit Core.
This is… a tool spirit!
Leo’s eyes sparkled with delight.
The Puppet General belonged to the realm of puppetry, which ultimately fell under the category of weaponry. Upon reaching a certain level, a tool spirit would be born. The emergence of a tool spirit would elevate the Puppet General’s spirituality to a higher degree.
With radiant golden light and sword energy crisscrossing, it seemed as though the Puppet General’s aura had broken through some kind of barrier.
A vast and profound aura emanated from within it, comparable to Leo’s Spirit God realm aura.
In other words, the Puppet General now possessed the combat strength of a Spirit God realm expert!
Not only was Leo delighted, but Violet, Holden, Alondra, and others were also overjoyed.
After more than ten seconds, the dazzling golden light on the Puppet General’s surface retracted into its body, and the tool spirit above its head returned inside as well.
At this moment, what seemed like awareness began to appear in the Puppet General’s previously hollow and emotionless eyes.
Floating in mid-air, the Puppet General looked at Leo with reverence and called out in a hoarse and awkward voice, “Mas… Master…”
At that moment, Leo could sense that the Puppet General had developed a simple consciousness.
Through their mental connection, Leo knew that the Puppet General held absolute allegiance to him.
With a thought, Leo summoned it forward.
The Puppet General took a step forward and stood before Leo.
The Puppet General before him was clad entirely in golden armor, with intricate golden runes etched upon it, exuding both beauty and majesty.
“Leo, our Seven Stars Sect now has two Spirit God realm experts,” Violet remarked excitedly as she observed the Puppet General.
Leo smiled and nodded.
“Mas… Master, please… name me,” the Puppet General stammered slightly as it began to speak.
After some thought, Leo declared to the Puppet General, “From now on, you shall be called Golden Spear.”
“Th… Thank you… Master!” Golden Spear responded gratefully.
Retrieving Golden Spear back into its scroll, Leo stood with his hands behind his back, his deep black eyes gazing towards the northern night sky.
Though he had successfully advanced to the Spirit God realm, now was not the time for complacency. On the other side of Moonset Sea lay a formidable adversary yet to be dealt with!
Sensing Leo’s thoughts, those present adopted solemn expressions as well.
“Alondra, how much information have we gathered on the Galactic Dynasty?” Leo inquired of Alondra.
Upon hearing Leo’s question, Alondra’s expression turned serious.
“Master, since its founding three thousand years ago, the Galactic Dynasty’s first emperor was a superpower at Spirit God realm phase five and lived for a thousand years. Today, the Galactic Dynasty has passed down to its fifth generation and governs over fifty small kingdoms and sects north of Moonset Sea.”
“Within its domain, the Galactic Dynasty’s royal family holds supreme authority; few dare defy their commands.”
After listening to Alondra’s report, Leo’s gaze sharpened as he nodded.
The control exerted by the Galactic Dynasty’s royal family was indeed extraordinary, markedly different from that of Martial Dynasty and its neighboring realms.
In Martial Dynasty’s case, sects like Runecarver Sect, Diamond Fortress, and Yin Shadow Gate were not weaker than Martial Dynasty’s royal family. Thus, many royal decrees held little sway over these sects.
“What is the current strength of Galactic Dynasty?” Leo continued to ask.
“Currently, Galactic Dynasty has five Spirit God realm experts maintaining their rule,” Alondra replied.
Five Spirit God realm experts!
Hearing this number caused Holden and others’ expressions to change involuntarily.
A single Spirit God realm expert could dominate an area; that Galactic Dynasty had five such experts underscored its formidable power.
“Have all five been identified?” Leo asked again.
Alondra nodded. “Their identities are no secret; they’ve been identified. The five are Galactic Dynasty’s emperor, North King, South King, East King, and West King whom you defeated.”
“West King and East King are Galactic Dynasty’s two Grand Envoys responsible for inspecting various kingdoms and sects under their rule and conveying imperial orders.”
“West King broke through to Spirit God realm decades ago while East King reached Spirit God phase one a century ago. Thus East King’s strength surpasses West King Makhi.”
Leo pondered briefly; even before fully entering Spirit God realm he could handle Makhi. Now having officially entered Spirit God realm neither Makhi nor slightly stronger East King warranted much concern.
After contemplation Leo nodded signaling Alondra to continue.
“South King is named Orion; his strength should be at Spirit God realm phase two specializing in physical prowess as a Body Cultivator.”
“Orion oversees Galactic Dynasty’s military forces including external warfare.”
Upon hearing “Body Cultivator,” Leo’s eyes flickered momentarily.
“And who is North King?” Leo asked further.
Speaking of “North King,” Alondra’s expression grew significantly more serious.