MC POV
Turandot Subcontinent, short time later.
"Diablo found something that interesting?"
I muttered as I got a message from Diablo about his finding in the Huanggong, which was something really unexpected. And probably we were in great luck as if we waited with the Jihad for additionally a few centuries; then Warlocks would have gained a new powerful faction, probably eclipsing that of the remaining Six Imperial Courts.
Because the Warlock Path was nothing more than just cultivators adjusted to the Laws and Aspects of the Astral Boundary Universe, I knew how dangerous the situation could become if they returned closer to their origin.
"Now that all Dawn Pillars have been planted and fortifications are built, we can start our plan. It would take several days, and maybe even weeks when they realize what the purpose of the Dawn Pillars is... probably the Magic Note Monarch would probably realize even faster if he saw some from close distance."
I said to myself as I kept reading the Magic Tome.
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3rd POV
Meanwhile, Sirzechs was in charge of the Fort built around the Dawn Pillar at the Turandot Subcontinent together with the Lord General Feng Xiu of the 9th Army Yesod Keepers.
"Did you notice anything unusual, Lord General?"
Asked Sirzechs as he came to check up on the recent happenings, as it was becoming a bit boring here.
"Nothing, Your Majesty, everything is quiet. Warlocks are concentrated mainly in the Eastern Continent, as even Western Continent has been partially abandoned in favor of a stronger defense line over the Eastern Warlock World. I doubt they will attack our positions any time soon, because they are still unaware of the function of the Dawn Pillars; that would take them some time to realize."
Answered Lord General Feng Xiu.
Eastern Continent was the one which housed the entrance to the Core World, and due to the division of the Canghzi Plane and warlocks as a whole, additionally, all remaining Warcok Emperor and Imperial Courts were those of the Eastern World, decided to abandon the Western World unanimously.
The main division stemmed from the fact that the Western Warlocks were closer to the original Power System of the Astral Boundary and were attempting to incorporate magic into their Path to become closer to Arcanists, Magicians, and similar occupations. While on the other hand, Eastern Warlocks attempted to come close to their root, which were cultivators.
Feng Xiu was Devil Dragon, a Demon Species are known for their battle lust and thirst for blood, so for him to be in a position where there was war but no battles were equivalent to torture.
"I think you called it here."
Said Sirzechs as he turned his sight to the far west as he could sense enormous life signals approaching the fortifications; among them were even two Warlock Emperors and a whole bunch of Holy Spirit Warlocks and Warlock Monarchs.
"It appears we bit underestimated them, Your Majesty."
Stated Feng Xiu with a slight laugh as he grinned with anticipation.
"It appears so... not that it would make any difference."
Sirzechs brushed it off as luck from the side of warlocks, though they came sooner, probably only by a few days, as they awaited the attacks from the Warlock forces because of the existence of the Dawn Pillars won't be hidden for long.
Warlock Emperors would sooner or later realize that something wrong was the with Canghzi Plane, and when they saw the Dawn Pillars, they would immediately know what was wrong and why.
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Flashback 1 Day Earlier.
Core World, Warlock Imperial Council Meeting.
"What did you say?!"
Shouted Taboo Emperor in an equal amount of shock and fear.
"That they planted down some devices that are usurping the control over the plane from the World's Will."
Answered Magic Note Emperor, as he was most experienced with these kinds of things, thus was his title Magic Note, due to his ability to refine secret treasures.
"We need to destroy those pillars as soon as possible. If they manage to gain control over the plane, we would be suppressed instantly, and with their boosted power, we would be like lambs waiting to be slaughtered one by one."
Stated Time Emperor, while others begrudgingly agreed with him.
"And how do you want to achieve that? They built almost impregnable fortifications around each Pillar, and for sure, they have Tier 11 Powerhouse guarding over it; together with their other forces and Arcanotech, it would be one hell of a fight and practically a suicide mission. I say it would be safer to let them gain control and retreat into the Core World, where the World's Will doesn't reach."
Stated Transcendent Emperor.
Core World was a very unique place, so even if the invading forces gained control over the World's Will, the Core World was separated from its influences by the Warlock SOvereign himself, so they could safely remain there without being suppressed.
"And be imprisoned there?! You know very well we would be unable to leave there, and they could just blockade us and wait until we die one by one."
Said Death Emperor to the statement of his fellow Warlock Emperor.
"Then let us vote on that matter."
Spoke Taboo Emperor calmly as they voted on the matter.
"Six against two. We would be attacking the Pillars."
End of the Flashback
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"All forces of the Chthonian Empire be ready for the incoming fight. Lord General Feng Xiu mobilize the soldiers and activate the defenses of the fortress."
Said Sirzechs, as he looked at the floating Baldaquin high in the sky, as he knew that his father would soon make an appearance to take care of the two Warlock Emperors. Normally, Sirzechs would want to find one of them under different circumstances, but the situation called otherwise.