Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2986 1632: An Unexpected Gain

The assembled powerhouses, upon hearing Leo Ray's declaration, unified their resolve and nodded in earnest affirmation.

Their Lord's words were indeed accurate; the subsequent agenda, according to their meticulously crafted plan, was to grace the gratitude banquet hosted by the Shadow Market with their presence.

This prestigious event would convene not only their own formidable figures from the Human Clan, alongside representatives from the third-class and second-tier powers of the Outer Regions, but also delegates from the first-class forces, those titans who commanded the very pinnacle of the Ten Thousand Clans.

For these supreme first-class forces, Demigod cultivators were the true arbiters of influence, their numbers substantial and their might far exceeding the current capabilities of Leo Ray's faction.

Furthermore, the sheer might of a single grand army from a first-class power was more than enough to annihilate any second-tier or third-class force, offering a stark demonstration of their overwhelming strength.

It was no exaggeration to assert that the profound foundations of these first-class powers were, quite simply, unfathomable.

In the face of such virtually indomitable behemoths, individuals like Lila or Hollis, hailing from second-tier powers, previously could only gaze upwards with awe and reverence, their status seemingly an insurmountable peak.

But now, under the sagacious leadership of Leo Ray, while they had not yet ascended to the level of directly confronting these giants, their rapid ascent towards such heights was an astonishing and previously unimaginable reality!

This realization filled the assembled powerhouses with an almost fervent excitement, their gazes toward Leo Ray now imbued with profound respect.

Most critically, the Lord Leo Ray's vision for the Starry Ocean was to guide the Ten Thousand Clans through the impending Great Catastrophe and other dire future tribulations, a purpose that fundamentally set them apart from the arrogant first-class forces.

"Very well, let us depart from this place for now."

Sensing the waves of admiration directed his way, Leo Ray offered a slight, knowing smile.

This recent expedition had proven exceptionally fruitful, not only unearthing the hidden secrets of the Ancient Elf Ruins but also successfully integrating Anna into their ranks and securing a new Stone Spirit, Jing Hong; it was an undeniably bountiful undertaking.

With the formidable Demigod powerhouse Anna now by his side, Leo Ray felt a renewed sense of calm regarding the imminent gratitude banquet, as Demigods were, after all, the quintessential representation of a first-class power's combat strength, their defining characteristic.

Though his faction might not yet officially stand among the first-class forces, the potential to discover avenues for acquiring more yet-unskilled Tier 6 and above equipment, potent magical scrolls, and invaluable magic medicine could swiftly elevate them to a comparable standing.

With these thoughts crystalizing in his mind, Leo Ray, leading their contingent, made haste back toward the secluded chamber situated deep within the Underground City, their path made remarkably smooth thanks to the guidance of both Jing Hong and Anna.

Throughout this swift return journey, Leo Ray gained further clarity.

As his initial speculations had suggested, the Gate of Boundary, the very place Jing Hong resided, had indeed become intertwined with Anna's Barrier Area. Even the still-dormant Jing Hong had been observed frequently venturing into Anna's dreamscape, thereby gaining an intimate understanding of all that transpired within.

Anna, in her capacity as the Master of Dreams, had long been privy to Jing Hong's unseen presence but had largely overlooked this unexpected ethereal neighbor, given her own supreme and unassailable dominion within the dream space as a Demigod.

Concurrently, during this period of shared knowledge, Anna voiced a question that stemmed from intense curiosity.

She sought to understand the origins of Jing Hong and Sheila, the Stone Spirits, as the [Divine Stone] itself was believed to be a relic from the Era of Blankness, an epoch beyond even Anna's grasp.

Addressing this profound inquiry, Leo Ray withheld nothing, divulging all his knowledge concerning the [Divine Stone] while also elucidating the circumstances of the Era of Blankness and numerous other unresolved enigmas.

Anna was left in a state of profound astonishment upon receiving the revelations about the [Divine Stone].

And upon hearing that the deities had seemingly withdrawn their favor from this land and that the Ten Thousand Clans had endured unknown calamities, a deep sense of disbelief washed over her.

As a prodigiously talented Chosen Son of God among the Gray Elves, she had indeed experienced no divine revelations since her long slumber. Initially, she had attributed this silence to a matter concerning only the Gray Elf Clan, unaware that this divine abandonment was a universal truth for all the Ten Thousand Clans. It suddenly made sense why Moli had spoken of a colossal entity attacking them in ages past.

Visibly stunned and perplexed, a flicker of undeniable doubt crossed Anna's fair countenance.

Within her fragmented recollections, these cataclysmic events had seemingly emerged without forewarning. What precisely had transpired to bring the once-illustrious civilizations of the Ten Thousand Clans to the brink of ruin and precipitate the departure of the deities? Why had all survivors, herself included, inexplicably lost all memories of that pivotal era?

Furthermore, the emergence of the [Divine Stone] and the Gate of Truth appeared to be orchestrated by a divine being known as the "Prompting Voice," guiding the Ten Thousand Clans toward uncovering the truth of those bygone years. What profound secrets, she wondered, lay concealed within this narrative?Furthermore, the esteemed Human Majesty present here is also an Otherworldly Lord who has arrived in this realm; what link does this hold to the Blankness Era? "This is also a path I've relentlessly sought, and I sense we are drawing ever nearer to the ultimate truth of all things," Leo Ray acknowledged the multitude of uncertainties in Anna's mind, offering a slight nod. Sensing the stir within the hidden chamber, Taylor, Sheila, and the others who had been anxiously awaiting outside rushed forward. Their relief was palpable upon confirming Leo Ray's safety.