Chapter 909: Chapter 525: God War Finale: Imperial Guards Succession Law (7200)_4

Apart from a mind realm that no one can seize, I can only use the basic abilities of the characters endowed by this opera.

Even though Byron possesses swordsmanship that surpasses 99% of Sword Saints, he is still in grave danger under the attack of hundreds of Imperial Guards.

"Kill the Emperor, and our Imperial Guard leader will be the new Emperor!"

With Lorrena’s fingertips guiding the fierce ’Imperial Guards’ March’, the entire opera performance heads towards its climax, and its finale.

This is the exclusive divine art [Death Sonata] evolved from her core Immortal Stairway and Authority:

"Every Death Sonata is a grand tragic story, only tragic and more tragic.

As long as Lorrena can invest enough Soul Currency, she can stir the strings of fate, guiding her enemies towards the predetermined ending — death!

The more the target character aligns with the role in the sonata, the less power she expends."

The story prototype of this ’Imperial Guards’ March’ is derived from the Ancient Silver Empire era.

At that time, the ’Adoption Succession System’ was popular, simply put, whoever earns my recognition, I will recognize him as my adopted son, then with the Senate witnessing it, he becomes my heir.

Some wise guy thought, hey, I put a knife to your neck, and just ask if you recognize me?

Thus, the unique coup succession system of the Ancient Silver Empire emerged.

Since coups often could not bypass the Imperials Guards who had the advantage, this succession law was also called the ’Imperial Guards Succession Law’.

Often the leader of the Imperial Guards would kill the old Emperor, ascend to the throne, and then get replaced by a new leader of the Imperial Guards who would do the same.

According to statistics, during the 364 years of the Silver Empire, there were 59 Emperors, 44 of whom died an unnatural death, indeed one of the most dangerous professions in human history.

Especially in the year 238 of the Silver Era, there were seven Emperors successively in one year, six of whom died unnaturally, a year that could be called the most chaotic in imperial government history.

Therefore, this special unit also gained the nickname ’Loyal Imperial Guards’, which later became their legion title.

Effect: "Together, can surpass the collective leader!"

Side effect: "66% chance of regicide!"

Due to this history, although Transcendents can summon various historical Heroic Guards at the Fourth Order, no one has ever dared to summon this army’s Heroic Spirit.

No other reason, just afraid of death.

By comparison, even Byron as the [Heartfelt Trouble] appears somewhat overshadowed by them.

Now the [Demon Lord] Lorrena is playing the ’Imperial Guards’ March’, aiming to lead Byron, the king aligned with the Empire’s Emperor, towards a predetermined fate of decapitation and usurpation by the Imperial Guards!

[Heartfelt Trouble] being backstabbed by [Heartfelt Trouble], a literal cycle of fate and retribution.

Seeing the nascent deity still brandishing a short sword in resistance.

Lorrena revealed a world-altering smile, continuing to activate her warship’s ability [Innate Nobility]:

"The materials of the warship include fragments from the Mythological Era’s supreme Dragon Nest [Dragon Court], with the ship owner within the Marijoa Grand Theater, he is the high and mighty Innate Nobility!

Lorrena and her designated individual are the protagonists of the Mandate of Heaven.

No matter who comes, unless their rank exceeds hers, their position is destined to be inferior.

Unable to surpass her, unable to escape fate, even if a king from another nation arrives, he must dance to entertain her."

Byron’s [Sailing Logbook] also quietly observed the depths of the theater.

Startled, he thought to himself:

"Their rank is always above mine?

I fear you won’t be able to bear it!"

Breathing gently through his nose and mouth, using ’Breath of All Things’ to adjust his frequency to match a sacred presence in the Forbidden Book ’Gospel of Heaven’.

Relying on the high degree of compatibility, he successfully borrowed a trace of an angel’s aura, keeping it hidden.

At this moment, ’the last York’ Duke Clarence George, clad in the Imperial Guard Leader’s Armor, also appeared in the theater.

"George, go! You are now the protagonist of this opera, kill the Emperor, and you will inherit everything from him."

Urged by Lorrena, George mustered his courage to charge towards Byron, who seemed increasingly overwhelmed by the pressure of fate, his face flushed with excitement.

"Hahaha, Hightins’ Kingdom will finally be mine."

Seven steps, five steps, three steps... as the ’hero’ George was about to defeat the ’villain’ Byron and embrace his moment of glory.

Thump!

He accidentally stepped into the shadow at Byron’s feet, instantly disappearing along with a surrounding circle of loyal Imperial Guards. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Lorrena’s expression changed abruptly:

"That’s impossible! How could you break through the limitations of [Marijoa Grand Theater] and extend your Divine Domain in here?

Where have you taken George and my Imperial Guards?"

Byron smiled at her, reaching into the shadows, pulling out a glowing Gold ’George’, extending his hand again to fetch a shining Silver ’George’, and once more drawing out a plain George.

He asked Lorrena:

"Beautiful lady, may I ask if you are seeking this Beastly representative Gold George, this Divine representative Silver George, or this Human representative Flesh George?"

Then, he repeated the action, drawing out a Gold Imperial Guard, a Silver Imperial Guard, and a Flesh Imperial Guard.

Clearly, he had breached the authority of life and death: [Myriad Transformations], fully invading the [Death Sonata] of the Demon Lord.

Next, pairs of golden-red Dragon Eyes opened all around the theater, glaring intensely.

"I don’t believe it, all fake... monster!"

Lorrena, witnessing this scene beyond her understanding, couldn’t help but step back repeatedly, gazing at Byron as if he were some flood or beast, suddenly letting out a scream:

"Ah—!"

She seemed to see two pairs of pure white wings sprouting from Byron’s back, instantly transforming into a higher rank than the Fifth Order [False God].

Under the effect of the Divine Domain [Innate Nobility], as she attempted to continue suppressing the opponent, she abruptly touched another great will that seemed to have completely lost its self, continuously tearing apart.

Unconsciously, she let out a lament-like moan:

"The One God, Creator!"

Then...

Rip—!

Her body suddenly split open, dividing into a large and small Devil.

As this [Demon Lord] split, the Divine Domain suppressing Byron collapsed altogether.

Byron’s consciousness, bearing the opponent’s dropped spoils, returned to his body.

He looked up, seeing green light erupt, the door at the world’s edge opened, led by [Mary Joa Theatre Ship], all ghost battleships still capable of action began a collective escape.

The [Blue Dragon King] that had been waiting on the side for this moment immediately led his Phantom Fleet into the world of the dead as well.

"Kill! Don’t let them escape!"

What followed was merely helping suppress and kill, just the size of the battle result, not requiring Byron’s further concern.

Only he looked at ’Little Lorena’ gradually dissolving into the [Nether River].

He discovered he had unexpectedly obtained a portion of divinity torn from her, leveraging it to touch part of the [Underworld Authority] of the Eastern Continent.

This meant that among the three continents around the Sea of Ring Monsters, all [Underworld Authority] had been fully gathered by him.

The size of the [Nether River] quietly expanded around.

A sense of completeness spontaneously arose.

Moreover, with the [Golden Deer] leading the cruiser to directly defeat the battleship fleet, once again achieving the ’Challenge the Impossible’ achievement.

The ship spirit awakened, [Legendary Warship]’s ship spirit was on the verge of emerging!