Chapter 901 - 473: The Choice of Destiny (3)

After dealing with the formidable foe with great difficulty, before enjoying even a day of good life, he must leave this world.

King of the Cloud Sea felt a mix of emotions.

It must be known that, even those legendary knights of past generations, opened the Gate of Heaven decades or even a hundred years after the war ended.

Someone like him, breaking through immediately and about to leave, was the first one.

However, it is said that beyond the Gate of Heaven lies an even more beautiful world,

Thinking of this, King of the Cloud Sea didn’t feel so uncomfortable.

Thus, he replied, "I will now let people prepare the ritual, then pass on my knight’s breathing method to my son, and I can open the Gate of Heaven."

Han Xing and the others nodded and then began to wait.

At this moment, King of the Cloud Sea came to the outside of the great hall, summoning several of his officials.

The officials hadn’t had the chance to congratulate King of the Cloud Sea on his legendary breakthrough.

Instead, they heard him say that a ritual would be held immediately to proceed to the Gate of Heaven.

Strong shock appeared in the eyes of these officials.

"His Majesty the King! You cannot!"

"Your Majesty, the great situation has not yet stabilized, there are still many Sky Knights within the Cliff Kingdom, without your leadership, the Cliff Kingdom might make a comeback!"

They urged him one after another.

Nonetheless, King of the Cloud Sea had already made up his mind.

He waved them away, saying, "Don’t persuade me anymore, this matter is beyond your control, and also beyond mine."

"Quickly go and prepare."

The officials exchanged glances upon hearing this.

They seemed to know King of the Cloud Sea had already decided.

A moment later, they sighed and then departed.

Only half a day passed.

All the knights on the continent heard the news.

King of the Cloud Sea would hold a sacred ritual today to open the Gate of Heaven.

He was going to leave this world!

The knights who learned of this news were no less shocked than those officials.

While knights from the Cliff Kingdom seemed to see an opportunity, their eyes once again filled with longing.

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At this moment, King of the Cloud Sea summoned his son, who just turned 14 this year.

Then he said meaningfully, "Kerry, you know, your father is leaving."

"Though you just turned 14 this year, you already possess the strength of an Earth Knight, your talent is stronger than your father’s."

Young Little Kerry said, tears in his eyes, "Father, why do you have to leave so soon?"

"Your child has not grown up yet, not ready to manage such a big country as the Cloud Sea Kingdom."

King of the Cloud Sea shook his head and said, "Kerry, you can."

"Now the greatest enemy has been eliminated by me, even though there are still a few Sky Knights within the Cliff Kingdom, we have means to counter them."

"With your talent, you will soon become the new Apocalypse Knight."

"I hope you can become the new Legendary Knight in 200 years."

"Father will wait for you inside the Gate of Heaven..."

King of the Cloud Sea explained many things.

Young Little Kerry shed tears while remembering every word King of the Cloud Sea said.

Then, King of the Cloud Sea slowly stood up and said, "Alright, the time is almost here."

"Now, take over the Thunderstorm Sword from my hand, and you will be the new leader of the Cloud Sea Kingdom."

Little Kerry kneeled on one knee, respectfully accepting the Longsword from King of the Cloud Sea’s hand.

Several hours later.

Gathered by those kingdom ministers.

Millions of knights assembled on the same plain.

They were all there to witness King of the Cloud Sea’s heavenly ritual.

At this moment.

King of the Cloud Sea began his speech under the gaze of several million pairs of eyes.

It was nothing but recounting the hardships of the Cloud Sea over the past two hundred years and the history of the knights’ wars.

The knights below were deeply touched.

Tears of emotion ran down their eyes.

Then, King of the Cloud Sea suddenly said, "Thus, the speech ends here."

"May the Divine Light always protect you, and also always protect the Cloud Sea Kingdom."

"Now, I will open the Gate of Heaven and leave this world."

Upon these words, millions of pairs of eyes instantly fixed on King of the Cloud Sea.

He raised the Longsword high, a surging Divine Power burst towards the sky.

"Buzz!"

This Divine Power shot up to the deepest part of the sky.

At the same time, the clouds in the sky were stirred, seemingly forming a terrifying whirlwind.

"Whoosh—whoosh—whoosh—"

The clouds rotated, gradually converging.

This continent also whipped up gusts of wind.

Fallen leaves danced.

The knights stood upright in the wind.

Meanwhile.

The rotation speed of the whirlwind in the sky became increasingly intense, more clouds attracted to form a thick dark cloud vortex.

Because the cloud layer was too thick. Even the sun was obscured.

This vast world fell into temporary darkness.

The spirits involuntarily raised their heads, puzzled by the spectacle in the sky.

When the terrifying cloud layer accumulated to a certain thickness.

Like after the rain clears, suddenly, from within the cloud layer, a strong beam of dawn shot through.

The beam of light was so intense, it seemed as if only the figure of this light remained between heaven and earth.

The crowd watched with their own eyes.

The dawn light enveloped King of the Cloud Sea, making him appear as sacred as the Pope.

In the next moment, the blue Divine Power on King of the Cloud Sea’s body charged towards the sky.

"Boom!"

After a terrifying burst of Divine Power, the dark clouds were completely dispersed.

Dazzling light illuminated every corner of the world.

This light brought endless Life Force.

At the same time, plants on the Sky Island began to proliferate.

Sweet Fruit trees within mere seconds were laden with plump red fruits, falling to the ground before they could be picked.

Blue Crystal Flowers blossomed instantly, the whole hillside covered in colorful blooms.

It seemed as though the entire world was cheering to celebrate the birth of a new Legendary Knight.