Chapter 14: The Golden Empire of Heaven
The Divine Realm trembled under the weight of Leon Aurelius's power. Seven divine generals knelt before him, bound in molten gold, their divine energy fueling the creation of his golden army. The sky shimmered with gold and shadow as hybrid soldiers patrolled the floating palaces.
Leon stood at the center of a newly formed throne of molten gold, his crimson eyes gleaming with satisfaction. Avaris hovered behind him, wings stretching across the horizon. Elira floated near his side, her silver hair glowing softly in the golden light.
"This is only the beginning," Leon said calmly. "The Divine Realm will bend to greed, just as the mortal world did."
The generals were placed strategically across the realm, each one maintaining control over regions of heaven now twisted by molten gold and shadow. Streams of celestial fire became rivers of liquid gold, palaces floated upon clouds infused with demonic energy, and angels who resisted were bound or converted into hybrid soldiers.
[System Notification]
Divine Realm Control: 35%
Hybrid Army Strength: Max
New Skill Available: Goddom Ascension
Effect: Absorb divine essence from bound gods to increase personal power and create new hybrids
Leon raised his hand, golden flames spiraling around him. He pointed toward the heavens. Streams of energy poured from the kneeling gods into his body, infusing him with power beyond imagination.
Elira whispered, awestruck. "Your Majesty, the divine essence… it is overwhelming. You are becoming a god yourself."
Leon smiled faintly. "I am not becoming a god. I am becoming more than that. I am the Greedy Sovereign. Heaven and earth will bend to me."
Avaris roared, slicing through a group of angels who still resisted, their holy light consumed by gold and shadow. The hybrids followed with precision, enforcing Leon's rule across the Divine Realm.
Leon began issuing orders. "Transform the floating palaces into fortresses. Bind any angels who resist. Strengthen the rivers with molten gold. Prepare the realm for the final phase of conquest. We will make heaven mine in its entirety."
Elira hesitated. "Your Majesty, will the gods retaliate? This level of greed may provoke the entire pantheon."
Leon's crimson eyes glowed brighter. "Let them come. Every attack will only feed my power. Every god who opposes me will become another piece of my empire. I will not just conquer heaven. I will own it."
The first wave of transformation was complete. Palaces became golden citadels. Clouds were tinged with molten black and gold. Rivers shimmered with divine-demonic essence. The realm itself bent to his will.
Leon looked down at the generals kneeling before him. "Serve me, and your existence will continue. Defy me, and your light will fuel my empire. Heaven will learn what mortal ambition combined with greed can achieve."
From the highest palace, the remaining gods observed in silence. Their realm had been invaded, twisted, and partially conquered by one mortal prince.
Leon's smile widened. "This is only the beginning. Soon, every realm, mortal or divine, will bow to the Greedy Sovereign."
The Divine Realm had fallen into the first stage of transformation. Heaven was no longer untouched. It belonged to Leon Aurelius.