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A few days ago, we received news from Fountaine Bleau. Since the first phase of the dragon tower project at the Sea of Star Hosts has temporarily concluded, the White Dragon "Winter Night" took the opportunity to visit Fountaine Bleau and took away our two ninth-level Behemoths, Snow Sea and Ice Ocean. It is said that he plans to use the remnants of the ice forbidden spell at the Sea of Star Hosts to trigger their inherent iceberg Behemoth instincts, to see if they can fully absorb the Hydra's core they devoured and evolve into true super beasts. If this succeeds, Fountaine Bleau will have six super beasts. At that point, I would have the confidence to confront the Beast King himself, not just to settle a dispute with the Snow Wolf Tribe Chieftain. After all, the total number of super beasts owned by all the tribes in the Orc Alliance, including the seven War Behemoths, amounts to only twelve.

During the two days of waiting to meet the Pope, I had expected the Snow Wolf Tribe's Chieftain, Aihain, to visit me, but I never saw him.

The best way to resolve the conflict with the Snow Wolf Tribe would be for me to marry the chieftain's daughter. Although the entire Snow Wolf army was brought back by the Chieftain from the Northern Country and their relationship is deeply entrenched, every group has internal disputes. The Snow Wolf Tribe, which has been in the Northern Country for a hundred years, is no exception. Ultimately, orcs respect strength. My physique, which combines the advantages of dragons and wolves, is on par with the lion clan, and the "Holy Grail Battle Aura" I practice is on par with the "Emperor Martial Overlord Art." Although I have just ascended to the rank of Sword Empress, with these advantages, I am no weaker than any orc Sword Emperor except for the Beast King Samanda. Once I enter the core of the tribe's leadership and gain a legitimate status, I can either use force to eliminate dissent and take over the tribe, or use softer tactics to divide and weaken the tribal leadership and control them with wealth and power. Their plan may be well-thought-out, but they do not know my true strength and will ultimately be outmaneuvered by me.

However, my newlywed wife, Catherine, and I have just ended our short honeymoon. To marry another woman so soon after would undoubtedly upset her. Even the lion clan, where polygamy is customary, would find it hard to accept. Moreover, marrying the chieftain's daughter requires me to take her family name, Frost Moon, which would give her equal status with me. My other wives would have to serve her as if they were servants. Catherine is proud and strong-willed; how could I let her suffer such humiliation? A few days ago, the Tiger Clan's Sword Empress, Leilan, reminded me of this very issue at the "Martial God Palace." It's not that she fears I cannot handle the Snow Wolf Chieftain, but that she fears I might hurt Catherine's feelings in pursuit of maximum benefit.

In truth, her worries are unnecessary. Compared to a lifelong soulmate, what is a Snow Wolf Tribe? I made this choice in my previous life.

Two days later, the day of the audience with the Pope arrived. Unlike the secret meeting last time, this time the Pope was accompanied by six high shamans, making the meeting a high-profile event.

The Pope and the high shamans wore robes made from the pelts of various beasts, their staves adorned with various ornaments, the divine power fluctuations so strong they were almost visible to the naked eye. The faces of these envoys of the War God were painted with various colors, and even the unpainted parts were hidden under their hoods, making it impossible to see their true faces.

Unlike the top warriors who come exclusively from the five major combat races, the birth of shamans is entirely up to the will of the War God, in other words, pure luck. At least, of the dozen or so high shamans in the entire alliance, only four are from the five major combat races. The current Pope is a tortoise orc, a race known for their astonishing defense and long lifespan but who have never produced any masters above the rank of Sword Hero. However, in the past four hundred years, they have produced seven or eight high shamans.

This meeting was just a formality before the upcoming "War God's Knight" investiture ceremony in a few days. However, after the Pope recounted my achievements and the high shamans present acknowledged my qualifications, the Pope raised another question with me separately.

"Knight Xuanfeng, although you have earned the titles of third-level Blade Knight and first-level Staff Knight, you know that these are merely honorary titles. The Temple of the War God does not grant them real power. However, the title of 'War God's Knight,' the pinnacle of knighthood, grants the recipient the ability to use a high-level divine spell. The power of this spell depends on the strength of the high shamans who bestow it, not the recipient's own abilities. Therefore, even someone who has not practiced divine spells can unleash powerful divine magic. Although you can only have one such spell, you can choose which one to match your cultivation."

"Is that so? May I ask, which divine spell did Sir Leimen choose?" I asked, surprised.

"Ah, that's a secret I cannot reveal," the Pope replied with a smile. Most orcs live up to a hundred years, and some races even less, so everyone in the alliance respectfully calls Leimen a senior. However, the Pope is even older than Leimen by several decades, which is why he can address him as 'Mr.' or 'Sir.'

"In that case, Your Holiness, as an expert in this area, could you please offer me some guidance?"

"The War God encourages his followers to bravely face all challenges. Therefore, the divine spells granted to his followers rarely include powerful offensive spells. Apart from those niche spells, the main spells fall into three series—Incantation, War Song, and Totem. The Totem series is mostly focused on battlefield applications, and even if the power can be fully condensed into a weapon, it is not very helpful to a Sword Emperor or Sword Empress level expert. The spells of the Incantation series, though useful, take too long to cast and are not suitable for martial arts experts. Only the War Song series of spells, empowered by the high shamans, can be activated almost instantaneously and are suitable for martial arts experts. The second-level Magic Armor Knights of the Temple of the War God, when receiving their investiture, are granted a low-to-mid-level War Song spell. They usually choose effects like 'Endurance,' 'Blood Sucking,' or 'Strength.' Within the range of high-level War Songs, I believe the 'Ancestral God's Resurrection War Song' is worth considering. This War Song can fully restore your body and strength at the moment of receiving a fatal injury, effectively giving the warrior an extra life."