CHAPTER 2689: CHAPTER 2687: THE AWAKENED BIG BOSS

If I can get the guild’s support, even just gaining intelligence will greatly benefit me.

"Currently, the guild is divided into four major factions, each with a candidate. The strongest among them has reached the peak of the Path Spirit Realm, having already gathered fifteen Hearts of the Holy Kingdom. What’s most terrifying is that they collected these fifteen Hearts of the Holy Kingdom in just one year. At this rate, a new Holy Lord might soon emerge."

Initially, I thought Liana wouldn’t disclose such obscure information in detail, but to my surprise, she revealed everything.

"What, fifteen Hearts of the Holy Kingdom!"

Ethan Smith was taken aback; previously, possessing three Hearts of the Holy Kingdom already meant he was among the top ranks.

He didn’t expect that after the battle of the Seal Demon Valley and the Flower Field, someone had already gathered so many Hearts of the Holy Kingdom.

He roughly estimated that nearly three years had passed since his Divine Soul left the Holy Kingdom.

"That’s right. Three of these four entered this Holy Kingdom carrying Holy Lord Runes, and one entered from the Saint’s World. He’s the strongest among them all."

Liana again explained everything in detail to Ethan Smith.

For almost half a month after that, Ethan Smith continued hunting Demonic Beasts in the Ancient Demon Land.

He roughly gauged that through this life-and-death journey, his strength skyrocketed from the True Spirit Realm directly to the Path Realm.

This was a massive leap across an entire realm, and Ethan Smith wasn’t sure exactly what caused it.

He speculated that on this journey, particularly in the final Ancient Battlefield, his Divine Soul might have absorbed the power of those cultivators, leading to such a terrifying surge.

Furthermore, Ethan Smith’s Divine Soul seemed to have undergone some kind of inexplicable mutation; the girl Liana, who was also at the Path Realm, was no match for him. Even some powerful Path Realm Demonic Beasts couldn’t withstand a single attack from him.

"Immortal Emperor Yao, are you there?"

After defeating another Demonic Beast, Ethan Smith once again tentatively called out to Immortal Emperor Yao.

However, he received no response; Immortal Emperor Yao seemed to have completely left after that dream.

He willingly sealed himself into the corpse with a single soul using the Immortal Emperor’s Body.

Through endless years, he finally waited for that moment.

For some reason, Ethan Smith was filled with a sense of melancholy and loss.

Perhaps it was due to Immortal Emperor Yao’s final words about his relationship with his father.

Why did he call his father ’King’?

"Hey, even though you’re stronger than me, you shouldn’t be distracted in battle. These Demonic Beasts could take your life at any moment!"

Liana stood before Ethan Smith with her hands on her hips, sternly lecturing him.

"Yes! Yes!"

Ethan Smith smiled wryly; this girl seemed very curious about him and followed him around.

However, since she had helped him before, Ethan Smith was in no position to drive her away.

Gurgle, gurgle! I’m starving, barely awake now.

After Ethan Smith killed yet another Demonic Beast, suddenly a voice emerged from his Sea of Knowledge.

But it wasn’t Immortal Emperor Yao’s voice; upon closer inspection, Ethan realized it was coming from the dagger in his Sea of Knowledge.

"Hey, kid, I’m starving! Hurry and take me to eat these Demonic Beasts."

The dagger shouted with a hint of anger.

"Who are you exactly, and how are you in my Sea of Knowledge?"

Ethan Smith asked with a furrowed brow. This dagger was undoubtedly connected to the region he had just left.

Could it be the soul of an ancient? Yet it could manifest as a weapon.

"Didn’t you hear what I just said?"

In Ethan Smith’s Sea of Knowledge, the dagger suddenly exuded an enraged murderous spirit.

The dagger transformed into a poisonous snake, emitting an aura as if it was about to devour him, causing Ethan Smith to feel as if he was plunged into an icy abyss.

This terrifying power made Ethan Smith realize that this dagger could destroy his entire Divine Soul at any moment.

"Hey, what’s wrong with you? I’m talking to you, and suddenly you just ran off!"

Watching Ethan Smith suddenly spring into action, crazily slaughtering Demonic Beasts, Liana stood with arms akimbo, disgruntled.

Ethan Smith paid no mind to the little girl as the pressing matter was to pacify the big boss in his Sea of Understanding.

"Another one, and this one’s quite powerful."

A gigantic demonic scorpion darted swiftly underground with lightning speed.

As it traversed below Ethan Smith, a flash of black light appeared.

In the next instant, the scorpion’s tail struck toward Ethan Smith with the speed of lightning.

"Bowen Duncan!"

With a stomp, Ethan Smith’s body flew through the sand on the ground.

The Nine Heavens Condensing Pupil locked onto the demonic scorpion’s head, and the dagger pierced straight through its skull.

In an instant, the demonic scorpion’s body shriveled up as all its power was absorbed by the dagger.

"That’s all there is! I’m still starving!"

A furious roar came from the dagger in the Sea of Knowledge; perhaps absorbing some energy eased its initial anger.

"Don’t worry, I’m sure to feed you enough!"

Ethan Smith quickly assured it, knowing this ticking time bomb in his mind had to be appeased.

"Hey, where’s this demonic scorpion’s crystal core? Once reaching the Path Realm, a Holy Crystal Core should form in its body. Why is the core missing from this one?"

Watching Ethan Smith walk away, Liana hurried to rummage through the shriveled beast’s carcass, finding nothing.

"Oh no, the Order’s Guardians are issuing a call to arms, and it’s from a four-star guardian; I have to rush over!"

Liana’s face changed.

"Follow that girl; the direction she’s heading has some enticing energies."

The voice from the Sea of Knowledge issued the command again.

"Damn it, this guy just appeared out of nowhere, and I’m completely powerless against it."

Ethan Smith gritted his teeth, wondering how he ended up in this situation with such a problematic being.

"What, are you a bit discontented?"

The dagger emitted a terrifying energy, like a bomb ready to explode.

"No, no dissatisfaction at all; you must have misunderstood."

Ethan Smith quickly followed Liana.

"Brother, did you come along to ensure my safety? I’m strong, you know!"

Seeing Ethan Smith tag along, Liana appeared touched and said.

"But you must hide behind me later and don’t act recklessly. If a four-star guardian has issued a call for help, it seems we’re facing a tough foe this time."

Liana said with a serious expression.

"Then why are you still going if it’s so dangerous?"

Ethan Smith asked curiously.

"This is the guild’s blood pact; higher-star guardians can command those of fewer numbers. In case of difficulty, all guardians are obliged to assist, or they’d face pursuit from the guild. This is one of the reasons why Order’s Guardians is the top guild."