Above The Sky-Chapter 1869 - 383: Are You Plotting a Rebellion?!

"And now, instead of waiting, we must create this opportunity ourselves. To oppose the tyrannical reign and terrifying plans of the Setal Imperial Family, His Highness Michael is willing to take enormous risks to advance to the Fifth Energy Level and rebel against his father."

"This is the best chance for South Ridge’s independence."

So said Ian, raising his head with eyes seemingly piercing through the layers of walls, directly seeing the Silver Peak’s summit bathed in the Calamity of Light: "A new era is about to dawn, and we should not merely wait for the moment, but seize it ourselves."

"His advancement to the Fifth Energy Level is to defeat Axel."

"And I, naturally, should help him. Not merely to oppose The Empire, but to lift the oppressive iron curtain above us and start a new era."

Unexpected, yet reasonable. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

After listening to Ian’s frank statement, Adalbert looked at Michael with a rather complex gaze.

He frowned, then sighed: "It is indeed time..."

The calamity of light’s arrival indeed made him vaguely understand that a great event sufficient to change the course of history for the next hundred years is imminent, and the various plans and developed technologies by his lord are indeed prepared for ’that day’.

Whether it’s the Heart of Terra, the Arcane Pathway, various fighting spirit developments, the conquest of the New Continent, or building the Supreme Spirit Sect and Dragon Worship Cult, all are prepared for the day when Silver Peak Domain shakes off the oppression of ’The Empire’, its direct superior, and bursts forth with unimaginable potential to become one of the major powers capable of influencing Terra.

Adalbert believed Silver Peak Domain is well-prepared. Now, apart from those major forces with Fifth Energy Level, no small Fourth Energy Level nation or regional power can surpass Silver Peak Domain.

The time has long been ripe.

Yet when ’that day’ truly arrives, Adalbert still feels somewhat rushed—if possible, he wished Ian could also advance to the Fifth Energy Level, ensuring certain victory before acting.

"Not every action can guarantee victory, even a Prophet sees a chance of more than fifty percent and can confidently take a gamble."

Seeing the doubts in his friend’s eyes, Ian lightly shook his head: "Michael’s advancement means a lot to me too. Although I have completely understood the essence of the Aether True Body, the difference between the Fourth and Fifth Energy Levels is still unclear."

"With Michael’s experience, I will have more confidence advancing to the Fifth Energy Level."

"I trust your plan." Adalbert had absolute confidence in Ian’s plan, so without further ado, he planned to head directly to the Domain of Void to adjust the calculation center of Silver Peak Domain’s Heart of Terra, preparing to aid Michael’s advancement.

After Adalbert left, Ian looked towards Michael, curious: "Where is your ’Top Seat’s Blood’?"

"Without it, a Fourth Energy Level trying to advance to Fifth Energy Level might only be at the weakest tier."

Though he said this, Ian was really curious to know if the ’Top Seat’s Blood’ in Michael’s possession was related to the possible ’authority’ within the remains of the Ancestral True Dragon and Mentor True Dragon.

The Four Great Dragon Kings may indeed possess the authority of the Ancestral True Dragon, but there were five Ancestral True Dragons! Ian hadn’t sensed any Dragon King being higher than others, meaning there’s likely an Ancestral True Dragon’s authority left in the starry sky.

A past self went searching but didn’t find it, and now it seems Michael might have obtained it.

"This ’Top Seat’s Blood’ appears when I need it."

Michael, for a rare time, kept some secrets, smiling at Ian’s raised eyebrows: "Alright, stop looking at me like that; it truly only appears when I need it, as if it’s self-conscious..."

"You have seen those ancient True Dragons, haven’t you? Their residual power truly can’t be fully controlled by us. Only by making a pact with them can I gain that power."

Though withholding some details, Michael admitted that his Top Seat’s Blood comes from the ’Ancient True Dragon’... also, if not for a True Dragon’s power, what could replace the Sunbird’s original Top Seat’s Blood for Michael to advance to the Fifth Energy Level?

"I see..."

And Ian recalled the ’Blazing Suspended Star Dragon’ at the Exotic Species Research Institute; he obtained that being’s Divine Marrow, gaining a ’Top Seat’s Blood’, allowing him to unite it with the ’Ancient Dragon Heart Core’ left by his mentor, becoming his guarantee for reaching the Fifth Energy Level.

At this point, Ian no longer needs external resources; once the conditions are met, he can start preparing for advancement. Michael’s experience is part of those conditions.

"I understand." Ian slightly nodded: "Preparations for your support measures may take some time, even several days; during this period, maintain your state well, and I will open some confidential details of the Arcane Pathway for you."

"While it’s better to be quick, not letting Axel prepare too much, if your condition isn’t good, defeating him is absolutely impossible."

"I never thought of defeating my father."

Michael shook his head, saying something somewhat demoralizing. But his next sentence revealed his iron determination: "I’ve always acted to stop him, even if the price is my life."