novelraw Chapter 868 371: To Rule as King (2)
Chapter 868 371: To Rule as King (2)
The entire deer lay prostrate on the ground, and Alka dismounted from it.
One by one, mist creatures stepped onto the crystal platform.
The strength of these mist creatures ranged between the Fifth and Sixth Stage, standing in rows according to their own power.
Upon closer examination, it was evident that there were over 20 creatures at the Sixth Stage.
Those at the Fifth Stage numbered in the hundreds.
Unaware of when the mist creatures in his realm had grown so numerous.
The remaining mist creatures crowded densely around the edge of the platform, as if immersed in a sea of fog.
Among the multitude of mist creatures, various luminous shadow creatures could be seen interspersed within.
Alka took a deep breath, slowly sitting on the throne.
"King, consolidate your authority."
Nodding, the royal authority of the dream realm began to gather once more.
As the royal authority amassed, it seemed as if the entire royal court was supplying power.
White mist, mixed with hints of black shadows, swirled like a vortex in front of Alka.
Then came pink mist and a surge of gold and silver energy.
All around, the countless mist creatures waited in silence, and the entire dream realm's royal court was engulfed in tranquility.
This cloud-like energy collection contained a portion of power from every creature in the realm.
Finally, the gathered energy began to weaken, the energy vortex calming down. The shadow robe extended its hands of light and shadow slightly.
Bending forward, it extended its hands straight and raised them above its head.
Gently unveiling what had descended.
It was a crown.
The circular crown was adorned with floating crystal stones, silver trimmings, and white mist swirling around it.
One could see strands of black shadows winding through the mist.
The shadow robe, bowing, cradled the crown, walking leisurely to Alka's presence.
Then, at his nod, it moved to the side.
At this moment.
Alka felt countless eyes watching him from beyond his realm.
Their owners were all incredibly powerful, and their mere gaze exerted a slight pressure on Alka.
Even though Alka's strength had reached the Fifth Stage in the dream realm.
As more gazes focused on him, more pressure bore down on Alka.
"Put it on."
Hearing this, the shadow robe slowly extended its hand, placing the crown steadily on Alka's head.
With the crown's placement.
The entire realm brimmed with energy, instantly rejuvenated.
Every peculiar building began to shine, emitting copious amounts of mist around them.
These structures activated in an instant.
"Congratulations."
"New sibling."
"New ruler."
"New friend."
Various ethereal voices conveyed different solemnities and emotions, emanating from rulers witnessing the coronation from beyond the realm.
All of them were the dream kings.
In reality.
Above the Endless Sea.
Numerous powerful beings sensed a change in the world.
"The world seems to have solidified a bit? What's happening?"
"A new dream king has been born."
"This is good, the pressure has eased significantly."
Some rejoice in this development, while others feel irked.
"The world strengthened again. What's been happening now?"
"Disgusting, doesn't that make my efforts over the past decades futile? Damn it!"
"No need to worry, it's been years since this has happened. It's all in vain anyway."
The discussions from various directions didn't affect Alka, who had completed his coronation and fully embraced royal authority.
The moment royal authority solidified, he felt the connection between his dream and physical body in reality was no longer as fragile as it had been, but became exceedingly stable.
It meant that a significant stage difference could no longer disrupt the stable link between reality and the dream realm.
Of course, if a higher stage difference was pursued, there would still be different conditions to face.
As Alka sat on the throne, feeling the power brought by the kings' authority, experiencing its changes.
The surrounding dream creatures slowly began to retreat, leaving the area around the central throne, save for the illusion that remained quietly beside the throne.
With full stabilization, the fragment of divine format he had consumed earlier was completely digested within him.
The power of this divine fragment became part of Alka, with the divine essence flowing into his body.
This transformation granted by the divine essence meant Alka naturally became a god-like creature.
His path was solidified.
The barrier between the dream realm and reality was no longer as impenetrable as before.
His mastery of dream realm power became intuitive, as if wielding it with ease.
In his own realm, Alka felt that his strength could manifest far beyond mere Fifth Stage.
Sixth Stage? Even stronger.
In his domain, he was the absolute ruler, with the environment itself at his command.
Even other dream creatures would support and uphold him.
Complete royal authority was even more powerful than Alka had ever imagined, coupled with the strength of the divine fragment.