A week later, nothing noticeable happened across the continent during that time. Aldrian continued his normal activities and kept receiving many visits from various powers across the star cluster even beyond. For the first time, there were also some who came from other star clusters after hearing the news about him and wished to meet him.

They came from a nearby star cluster, about five days' journey away using warp. They had already heard rumors about the appearance of a cultivator who had shaken the Ancient Blue Gate World and even the Central Star Cluster not long after his battle with Tarius.

However, many of these people did not see it as necessary to visit him or make the journey simply to build a relationship. They considered Aldrian just another strong cultivator in the Central Star Cluster, which already had many powerful figures compared to other star clusters.

But the latest news, that he had battled miilions of devils by himself truly shook them. It made them decide to visit, for such news could not be underestimated. They felt they needed to establish ties with someone capable of fighting devils on the scale of a great war.

They had their own problems with devils, and the Fallen Star Cluster was one of their greatest concerns.

The Central Star Cluster stood at the forefront, being the closest to the Fallen Star Cluster. They knew that if the devils waged another great war against the Central Star Cluster, they would also be affected. That was why the devils' threat had become a common problem for the surrounding star clusters.

Building a relationship with a cultivator strong enough to destroy millions of devil troops, and they had heard was even supported by forces from the central region of heaven, was a necessity. They needed to form good relations with such a man, as they might require his help in the future.

At this moment, Aldrian sat upon his throne while five visitors from the nearby Whale Star Cluster stood before him. They had arrived only a few hours ago, yet in that time, they had already learned much about Aldrian and the continent before requesting an audience.

"We are truly thankful for Your Majesty's willingness to establish cooperation between our two empires. We hope to continue strengthening this relationship in the future," said the leader of the group, a man with a blonde moustache, as he bowed along with the others.

Aldrian smiled. "Of course, I am awaiting the future cooperation with the Arehlin Empire, as I can already see great potential in the bond between our two empires."

A few moments later, the group left the palace. However, not long after they departed, Aldrian received an incoming voice transmission, and he instantly knew who it was.

"I've already arrived at the Verdyn Empire." The voice came from one of his avatars who was accompanying Sylphia on her journey to the Verdyn Empire. Alongside them were three members of the Dark Saber group, with Vars among them.

At that moment, they had just arrived on the Continent of Elves, where their large cruiser had landed in the designated zone outside the capital city of the Verdyn Empire, Reviras City.

Aldrian's avatar stood beside Sylphia, dressed in a black robe and wearing a mask and behind the mask, he used a disguise technique. The only ones who knew that he was an avatar were Sylphia and the members of Dark Saber.

Aldrian had already ordered the avatar to report upon arrival at their destination, the same command he had given to another avatar who was at Akares Star with Ilona. That avatar had reached Akares Star a few days earlier and had already begun slowly carrying out their plan.

As for Princess Vaeril and her group, they did not know that Aldrian had sent an avatar. They only assumed that the masked figure was another of her imperial guardians. They could not sense any aura from him, but they did not underestimate him. In their eyes, he might be a hidden master secretly dispatched by the emperor to protect his woman.

After disembarking from the cruiser, they were greeted by many imperial troops of the Silvarin family along with several luxurious carriages. Sylphia entered the central carriage together with the avatar, Princess Vaeril, and her personal guardian. The other nobles in Vaeril's group, as well as Vars and his men, boarded separate carriages.

Moments later, the horned horses began pulling the carriages forward, entering the city. Their destination was the imperial palace, which stood beneath the colossal world tree—far larger and taller than any world tree on the Barisan Continent.

The sight left Sylphia in awe, for the tree was many times greater in scale, its towering crown giving the illusion that it reached into the upper atmosphere.

However, she was not overly surprised, for she had already seen something far greater than the world tree of this place. It was the tree within her past dream, where she had met the mysterious woman, whom she later discovered to be the spirit of the Heavenly Tree of the World, or in other words, her god.

The Heavenly Tree of the World was of a size she could not fathom. Its top could not be seen, as though it pierced the heavens, while its roots might well reach into the underworld. It was the tree of god, the sacred tree that all elves revered and worshipped.

As the convoy entered the city, the road had already been cleared. People lined both sides of the street, their eyes fixed on the approaching carriages with a glimmer of excitement, as though awaiting the arrival of someone famous.

The news of the visit of Aldrian the Great's fiancée had already been spread throughout the empire and even beyond by the imperial family. Many eagerly anticipated seeing the woman of the hero of the Ancient Blue Gate World. It was also the first time they had heard of someone from the Barisan Continent visiting their land.

"Look, that must be her! She's Aldrian the Great's fiancée—how pretty!"

"It's Her Majesty Sylphia, the hero's fiancée!"

"How beautiful. No wonder Aldrian the Great fell in love with her."

Such comments spread among the crowd as they watched the convoy pass by. Sylphia's carriage had been specially prepared with clear glass windows, allowing those outside to see in and those inside to see out. Normally, this was not done, as it could endanger those within the carriage and compromise their privacy.

However, this occasion was different. By Princess Vaeril's arrangement and with Aldrian's agreement, the carriage had been prepared this way to show everyone that Sylphia was truly present, traveling in the same carriage as the princess.

It was a deliberate message to the people and, more importantly, to the opposing factions, Aldrian openly supported the Silvarin imperial family as the rightful sovereign of the empire. Even if discontent toward the imperial family lingered among many, Aldrian's clear stance would compel them to reconsider in light of his recognition.

Aldrian's reputation at this moment was at its peak, as he alone had been able to block the devils' surprise invasion. That fact by itself was enough to make most people reconsider their stance in the conflict between the imperial family and the opposition faction.

The imperial family had also prepared extensive security to ensure nothing would happen during Sylphia's stay on this continent.

As the carriage continued moving, Sylphia looked out the window with a smile. From time to time, she waved her hand to the people, which only made the atmosphere more festive as the crowd grew even more excited by her acknowledgment.

Observing the city since their entry, Sylphia was truly surprised by how different it was compared to the capital of the Ivory Kingdom, Evergreen City.

This city, in comparison to Evergreen, was far grander and far more modern, leaving Sylphia in awe. She had not expected this. In her mind, she had imagined the elves' capital to be more conservative and more "blended with nature" than Evergreen city, yet the reality was the opposite.

What she saw were many brick buildings seamlessly combined with the forest's vegetation, giving the city a unique and striking scenery. Various races could be seen here and there—dwarves, humans, spiritual beasts, and even spirits. The closest city she could compare it to was Balin City, where many races mingled together and the architectural styles were just as varied.

"How is it, Your Majesty? The scenery of the city," Princess Vaeril suddenly asked.

Sylphia turned to look at her. "It's really beautiful, but to be honest, I'm surprised. This city is not what I imagined. What I had imagined was… well, I would say something more conservative, much like the capital of the Ivory Kingdom in the Barisan Continent."

Princess Vaeril smiled and nodded. "I understand why Your Majesty would think that way. But because we maintain connections with many races and powers across the world and even from other stars, we must accommodate their needs so they can live comfortably here. Over time, our lifestyle also began to adapt to that."

Sylphia nodded in understanding, then turned her gaze back to the scenery outside.

While the convoy continued its journey toward the imperial palace, in another place, a group of elves sat within a luxurious room. They had gathered for a discussion, and one of them was reporting to the elf seated in the central chair.

"They are already on the street and approaching the imperial palace."