Shadow Slave novel Chapter 2783

Chapter 2783: Resplendent Gathering

On a hazy summer day, the air in NQSC seemed to tremble with a strange kind of tension. Somewhere in the city, the passerby stopped to look at a motorcade of heavily armored PTVs that rushed past them in a neat formation. Somewhere else, a row of luxurious vehicles emerged from the compound of a renowned Legacy clan and rolled onto the streets.

Far away, the engines roared as a group of government APCs surrounded a single passenger sedan, seasoned soldiers manning the turrets. In a different place, an opulent carriage pulled by a monstrous Echo rolled past the stunned citizens, its interior hidden behind plush velvet curtains.

Scenes like these were happening all around the city.

That was because today, all the champions of the Human Domain were invited to attend a council by Changing Star, Nephis of Immortal Flame — the shining goddess of humanity. The city was overflowing with power. In fact, most of the power humanity possessed was concentrated in NQSC today, all that might slowly converging on a single point.

The secluded estate of the Immortal Flame clan, where the historic council was set to take place.

That manor had a history of its own, too. Once, a long time ago, it was merely one of the minor properties owned by the Immortal Flame clan. When the storied clan fell into decline, though, most of its lands and possessions were slowly sold off — until only this remote, modest manor remained.

The future ruler of mankind had grown up behind its tall walls. Now, decades later, the Immortal Flame clan had regained its former glory and even soared to far greater heights than ever before, standing alone on the brilliant, insurmountable peak of power.

The modest manor, meanwhile, had become the seat of that sublime power in the waking world, as well as the headquarters of the Fire Keepers in NQSC.

Today, the gates of the estate opened, welcoming an endless torrent of vehicles. A startling procession of the most renowned people in existence stepped out of them, looking at the elegant manor with complicated gazes.

Among them were Nightingale, the Steward of the West, and Raised by Wolves — Saint Athena, also known as the War Beast, Steward of the East. Soul Reaper Jet attended as well, acting in her role as the Steward of the South.

Morgan of Valor was here, too. So was Song Seishan and her six Transcendent sisters — and the legendary wanderer, Nightwalker, as well. He was accompanied by the three Saints of Night.

Wake of Ruin and Saint Thane, the Dream Merchant, arrived in the company of the highest mundane hierarchs of the government.

Besides them, most of the Saints of humanity had also gathered in NQSC today — except for those who had been exiled to Godgrave, as well as a few who had to stay behind in the Dream Realm so that it would not be left entirely defenseless on this extraordinary day.

Tyris of White Feather, Rivalen of Aegis Rose, Dar of Clan Maharana... Saint Bliss, Saint Hellie, Saint Ceres, Saint Siord... and many more.

The representatives of influential Legacy Clans who were not ruled by Transcendent champions were here, as well. So were distinguished Ascended that represented various forces of the Human Domain, from frontier legions to city administrations and agricultural committees. There were plenty of mundane people, too, since they were the backbone of the last human civilization.

All the people who made the world turn had gathered together in the manor of the Immortal Flame clan. The same had not happened when the King of Nothing rose to the throne of Supremacy, so many of them were troubled. The rest were simply waiting to be informed of what was going on, full of confidence in the Human Domain despite the worrisome rumors.

Even they become slightly uneasy when the Fire Keepers guarding the doors subjected them to a strange ritual, though. All of them still remembered the threat posed by the Skinwalker and the various measures that had been put in place in order to prevent his vessels from getting into human cities... this ritual was different, but also too similar to those measures not to recognize its purpose.

The expressions of many invited powerhouses darkened.

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