Taesan continued his march.

Traveling through various cities and towns, he broke the chains of divinity-induced brainwashing and freed the people. Like Keboruak, Paragup also tried to retaliate by shaking the ground, but Taesan dispelled their efforts with nothing more than a firm step.

To those freed from their mental enslavement, Taesan spoke only one command:

“Follow me.”

The people, as if entranced, obeyed without hesitation.

As the group expanded, the journey grew arduous. Many became exhausted, and some even collapsed under the strain of traversing the continent. But Taesan’s divine power healed their wounds and relieved their fatigue, allowing …