infinite dominion

Chapter 30: The Sovereign's Ascent

Liam stood in the heart of the newly formed Sanctuary of Echoes, the exclusive guild territory granted by the Sovereign's Token. This place was unlike anything he'd seen in Eternal Dominion before. Vast forests, gleaming rivers, and towering mountains surrounded a central fortress of obsidian and gold. The air shimmered with latent energy, and the faint hum of magic filled the atmosphere.

[System Notification: Sanctuary of Echoes Established!]

• Territory Type: Legendary Guild Sanctuary

• Features:

• Guild Fortress (Upgradeable)

• Exclusive Resource Nodes (Mystic and Legendary Materials)

• Defense System: Primordial Barrier

• Portal Access: Hidden Continent

Liam couldn't help but feel a swell of pride. This wasn't just a guild—it was the foundation of an empire.

Guild Ranking Announcement

As the guild settled into its new home, the global system broadcast an announcement that shook the entire game:

[System Notification: New Guild Rankings Update!]

• Top 5 Guilds (Gold Holdings):

1. Primordial Sovereignty - Leader: Liam

2. Ironfang Coalition - Leader: Ferus

3. Celestial Vanguard - Leader: Aria

4. Shadow Dominion - Leader: Dreadshade

5. Auric Dynasty - Leader: Magnus

• Top 5 Player Gold Rankings:

1. Liam - 86,000 Gold

2. Magnus - 23,500 Gold

3. Aria - 21,000 Gold

4. Ferus - 18,700 Gold

5. Dreadshade - 15,300 Gold

The announcement reverberated across the game, sparking outrage and envy from rival players and guilds. Liam's staggering gold reserves placed him leagues ahead of everyone else, thanks to his Primordial Sovereign class perks and his recent auction success.

Liam's Full Stats, Skills, and Talents

Before diving into guild management, Liam decided to review his character sheet.

Player: Liam

• Level: 38

• Class: Primordial Sovereign

• Guild: Primordial Sovereignty (Leader)

Attributes:

• Strength: 210

• Agility: 180

• Vitality: 190

• Intelligence: 250

• Luck: 999+

Free Attribute Points: 120

Skills:

• Shadowstrike (EX): Level 15

• Effect: Instantly deal shadow-element damage equal to 800% of attack power.

• Primordial Insight (EX): Level 12

• Effect: Reveal hidden objects, quests, and NPCs. Increases chance of rare item drops by 1000%.

• Blade Dance (A): Level 10

• Effect: Perform a series of high-speed slashes.

• Aura of Dominion (EX): Level 8

• Effect: Reduce all enemy stats by 20% within a 50-meter radius.

• Sovereign's Command (EX): Level 5

• Effect: Boost allies' stats by 50% for 10 minutes.

Talents:

• Primordial Luck (EX): Level MAX

• Effect: Grants a +1000 multiplier to drop rates, experience, and gold earned.

• Sovereign's Authority (EX): Level 7

• Effect: Allows the player to bypass quest restrictions and forge alliances with powerful NPCs.

Equipment:

• Primordial Blade (S):

• Attack Power: +150

• Special Effect: 10% chance to trigger a critical hit dealing 500% damage.

• Sovereign's Mantle (S):

• Defense: +120

• Special Effect: Reduces incoming damage by 25%.

• Boots of Shadowstride (A):

• Agility: +40

• Special Effect: Increases movement speed by 30%.

• Ring of Echoes (SS):

• Intelligence: +80

• Special Effect: Grants an additional skill slot.

The Guild Vault

The Sanctuary of Echoes included a Guild Vault, a secure repository for items and currency. Liam had already contributed a significant portion of his resources to the vault.

Guild Vault Inventory:

• Gold: 25,000

• Silver: 50,000

• Rare Materials:

• Crystallized Essence (Legendary): x10

• Mystic Ore: x50

• Primordial Feather: x5

The Auction Fallout

While Liam managed his guild, the global community of Eternal Dominion was still reeling from the aftermath of the auction. Major corporations and wealthy tycoons had spent billions of real-world dollars to secure high-tier items, but Liam's dominance ensured he walked away with the best loot and the most profit.

[World Chat Highlights]:

• Player1: "Who is this Liam guy?! He's breaking the economy!"

• Player2: "I heard he got a Legendary Guild Token! That's impossible without GM intervention!"

• Magnus: "Liam, I don't care who you are. If you're smart, you'll ally with the Auric Dynasty. Otherwise, we'll crush you."

• Liam: "Try me."

Rival Guilds Take Notice

The top guilds, particularly Ironfang Coalition and Celestial Vanguard, were already strategizing against Primordial Sovereignty. Liam's rise threatened their control over territories, resources, and dungeons.

In a private meeting, Ferus, the leader of Ironfang Coalition, slammed his fist on the table. "We can't let this no-name player overshadow us. I want every dungeon locked down and every resource node contested!"

Aria, the calm and calculating leader of Celestial Vanguard, smirked. "He's powerful, but reckless. Let him spread himself too thin. We'll strike when he's vulnerable."

Liam's Next Move

Back in the Sanctuary of Echoes, Liam gathered his core team to discuss their next steps.

"We've got the gold, the guild, and the territory," Liam said, pacing in the fortress's main hall. "But this is just the beginning. Every major force in the game will come for us now."

Sylvia, the healer, nodded. "We need to fortify our defenses and recruit more members. Numbers will matter in the battles ahead."

Kael, the strategist, leaned back in his chair. "Agreed, but we also need to strike preemptively. Take control of key resources before anyone else can."

Liam smiled. "Then it's settled. We're not just going to survive—we're going to dominate."

The Sovereign's rise was far from over. In fact, it was only just beginning.