I observed the Holy Imperial Capital of Anor Londo from the balcony of the Imperial Palace. The city didn't really change from the time when it was founded, as it still had its nice gothic feel even with all of the Arcanotech devices and buildings.
"Has it succeeded?"
I asked as I sensed Sirzechs enter the balcony.
He was already a mighty Apocalypse-Class powerhouse that was able to contend against ordinary Holy Spirit Warlocks.
Apocalypse-Class Devil that has comprehended one Law could easily match even pinnacle Warlock Monarch if they have high control over their Law. If Apocalypse-Class had comprehended several Laws, they could contest against Holy Spirit Warlocks.
Meanwhile, Dimensional-Class could match Great Step Holy Spirit Warlocks due to multiple Laws they have comprehended. Of course, there were other factors, such as control and mastery over the comprehended Laws, and Laws itself that were comprehended because some of them were more powerful than others.
Sirzechs was still an Apocalpyse-Class, due to his relatively slow progress, as he had multiple Clan Traits, meaning he had a predisposition for several Laws that hindered his progress. Still, on the other side, his combat prowess was terrifying.
For example, Vena has reached Dimensional-Class, some time ago, but in terms of pure combat prowess and efficiency, she could suppress Sirzechs only because she could tire him out.
"Yes, they have successfully entered Canghzi Plane, evaded all detection treasures, and established a foothold in one desolate Subcontinent in their underground world. Abrasax told me that he would soon reach Apocalypse-Class, and then he would advance further in the underground world and control it entirely. Currently, he has detected there several Warlock Monarch Hellions that would be dealt with instantly after he reached Apocalypse-Class, and the only thing that would be remaining then would be several Holy Spirit Warlock-ranked Hellions that are sealed on the fifth underground layer of the Turandot's Subcontinent's underground world. Fortunately, they show no signs of awakening. Still, even if they awakened, their power would be greatly weakened. After some time, Abrasax would deal with them after Vali and his Brigade arrive there."
Reported Sirzechs as I nodded at the progress of my grandson.
"Good... for now, the most important is to establish a safe foothold in the Canghzi Plane. We have enough time. For now, we will turn our main focus on the Secondary Grade 2 Planes, so we can plunder them. Canghzi Plane is well guarded, but as long as we establish there a foothold and steady network, we can slowly spread our influence among human Warlocks and get a countless stream of resources."
I stated, as for now, our focus was shifting on the Secondary Grade 2 Planes that were ruled by Gods, who were tricky enemies to deal with. Gods could easily suppress those of the same realm or even higher with the support of their Divine Kingdom.
Before Chthonian Empire could deal with powerful Gods, we purposely avoided all of these planes where were strong gods. All Secondary Grade 2 Planes had several Supreme Stage Gods slumbering in them, based on information that I have obtained from Kaziklu Bey.
Now, Empire has grown in terms of strength, be it a number of powerhouses and or Arcanotech Level, our army got stronger, and our Mechanical Legions were unparalleled across the wide Universe.
"Will you take care of this personally, father?"
Asked Sirzechs, as he stood beside me, and I felt something rubbing on my leg, and when I looked, it was my familiar Isla, who had already long ago reached Apocalypse-Class.
"Yes, I have reached a limit and haven't fought a serious fight for centuries. I want to see how my Decomposition Magic Rule would fare against the Divine Kingdoms of the Supreme Gods. Feisuo Plane is one of the weaker of all hundreds or so Grade 2 Planes, and among Primary Ones, it is at the bottom of the ladder, as it has only several Mighty Stage Gods, and neither of them is very strong. On top of that, current in the entire Plane, we have confirmed that only several Mighty Stage Gods are awake currently. Hence, it means we will have an easier time making moves."
I stated as Sirzechs nodded at my statement.
The first target in the great game was carefully chosen to be a Feisuo Plane.
Even though Feisuo Plane was a Primary Grade 2 Plane, it was weak. Even though not many Primary Grade 2 Planes had existences on the level of Warlock Emperor, there existed a few, and those planes which lacked one had at least one or two Great Step Holy Spirit Warlock ranked Powerhouse. Though they were in a deep slumber, several of the Primary Grade 2 Planes that Gods ruled even had Myriad God Emperors in them.
I have personally planned to make a move and conquer the entire Feisuo Plane; even though it was weak, it should have enough underlying power to deter forces like Warlock Imperial Courts, which, even though it had declined, had tens of Holy Spirit Warlocks each.
So, even though Feisuo Plane was weak compared to other Primary Grade 2 Planes, its hidden power should not be underestimated. That was why I decided to head there and control the situation personally.
In regard to Gods, Baator only had a few of them because I significantly restricted the number of people who would be assigned God Slots here. The reason for that?
I obtained a method that allowed me to use and refine Faith to create a Godhood, but not as gods of the Astral Boundary. Still, this method was obtained from a different Universe; I brought it from Rot Spinne, who, on the other hand, got it who knows where.