CHAPTER 2690: CHAPTER 2688: UNDEAD LEVIATHAN

"Moreover, many people have benefited from this order. I, too, have received a lot of help from guild members because of it. Even though I only had a one-star medal before, many guild companions who were of higher rank came to help me when I asked for assistance."

Liana said with a smile, and after explaining to Ethan Smith, she accelerated once more.

However, Ethan Smith’s expression wasn’t as relaxed as hers. At this moment, through his Nine Heavens Condensing Pupil, he saw that violent Divine Power was furiously surging toward the area where the signal had been sent.

A terrifying wave of Divine Power was emanating from there.

As they drew closer, they could already see with the naked eye a noxious fog emanating from the area.

"Don’t breathe in that gas. This corrosive gas might be from that monstrous creature, right? Isn’t this thing supposed to be in the swamp of death in the Core Domain?"

Liana’s face changed immediately upon seeing the gas, and she no longer looked relaxed.

Ethan Smith frowned slightly, and his body began to feel the change.

After a short period of exposure to the poison, his skin surface was already a bloody mess, looking quite terrifying.

Ethan Smith focused his mind, and his Divine Soul Power moved with intent.

Suddenly, a strand of Divine Power was drawn into his body, circulating throughout his body.

His skin absorbed a huge amount of Divine Power energy, and in a short time, the strength of his body rose a level. Although the toxins still caused slight burning pain, he could now proceed further.

Now Ethan Smith began to understand – the biggest change from True Spirit to Path Spirit Realm was the much stronger Divine Soul.

At this moment, his Divine Soul Power could already draw Holy Energy into his body, continuously strengthening the flesh.

He could even use Holy Energy for attack, although this Holy Energy wasn’t as refined as the Heart of the Holy Kingdom’s.

Yet it was extremely powerful. Just now, Liana’s Holy Sword Energy was infused with Divine Power, which greatly amplified the sword’s power.

"You indeed have just broken through to the Path Realm, but it’s quite rare to be so strong upon entering the Path Realm!"

Liana was somewhat surprised to see Ethan Smith’s body suddenly adapt to the poisonous invasion.

Even the Sand Crocodile King just now, which she couldn’t defeat even with full strength, was killed instantly by Ethan Smith – and he had just stepped into the Path Realm, not even having strengthened his body yet.

But everyone has their secrets, and Liana didn’t press further.

After nearly an hour, the two finally reached the area.

And in that area, a great war was already unfolding.

Several people had already died on the ground, and the dense toxic mist made it difficult to see just a few meters ahead.

"What terrifying Holy Energy fluctuations. This Demonic Beast must be incredibly powerful within the Path Realm."

Ethan Smith frowned slightly.

"Liana, you’re here."

A curly-haired young man with a white robe on his back nodded slightly. He glanced at Ethan Smith but did not speak to him.

"Long story short, some people here still aren’t clear about the current situation. A Nine-Headed Hydra Undead Leviathan lurks here. Its level is extremely high, already reaching the power of level five."

"Why is there an undead Leviathan here?"

A person nearby changed expression drastically. The Nine-Headed Hydra itself is almost a Divine Beast-level Demonic Beast.

Its terrifying power is simply not something they can handle, not even in the Core Domain, where few dare to provoke it.

"Previously in the Seal Demon Valley, a Leviathan had fallen. Perhaps significant changes occurred here, and the vast dark energy regenerated its Divine Soul into undead. If we don’t resolve it, it will continuously devour the surrounding forces, and it won’t be stopped in time."

Cold said in a deep voice.

"Brother Cold, the power of level five is something we simply can’t handle. Even the strongest among us here is only at level four."

Liana’s face changed.

"This undead Leviathan likely hasn’t been born long. Its consciousness is currently low, relying only on instinct to hunt. If given the chance, my Holy Sword Energy can completely kill it, and I’ve already cut off two of its heads. Seven remain!"

Cold remained expressionless.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to kill this demon. If left to grow, who knows how many people will die here. Follow my lead!"

Liana and a few others showed a trace of displeasure on their faces, but no one voiced opposition.

Apparently, within the Order Protection Guild, the star-level authority differences are very evident, and no one wanted to offend Cold.

"What do you say we should do?"

A stern-faced man asked in a deep voice.

"The Nine-Headed Hydra Undead Leviathan can smell the scent of blood. It can divide into nine undead bodies, hiding in the Void, ready to escape anytime. But according to my analysis, its intelligence is low now. As long as we continue to incite its hunting instincts, we can kill its nine clones one by one and ultimately annihilate it."

Cold pointed to the man who just spoke.

"It’s your turn now, Quinton O’Connor. I will keep an eye on this Hydra, and should it appear, I will immediately aim to kill it."

Ethan Smith couldn’t help but chuckle, almost bursting into laughter.

With all that serious analysis, Ethan had thought Cold would propose a battle strategy, but it turned out he wanted someone else to sacrifice themselves.

If it’s so safe, then what’s with the corpses on the ground?

It seemed the guy wasn’t well-regarded, as everyone around showed disdain towards his supposedly righteous words.

If not for his medal suppressing others, probably no one would pay him any mind.

Quinton O’Connor’s face changed, and he was about to say something.

But seeing Cold’s slightly narrowed eyes, he said nothing ultimately.

He leaped into the air and stopped above the toxic mist.

Roar!

In just a moment, a giant snake head suddenly appeared.

The enormous snake head swallowed Quinton O’Connor in an instant.

Boom!

The broad sword in Cold’s hand emitted a powerful energy wave, and a surging Sword Energy instantly severed its head.

The gigantic snake head and body crashed to the ground, bursting into green flames.

"Brother Quinton!"

A young man rushed over and pulled Quinton O’Connor out of the Leviathan’s mouth, but what he retrieved was only a skeletal hand.

Just in that short period, his entire body had been completely corroded inside the snake head.

"You’re next."

Cold’s expression remained unchanged as he pointed to the young man.

"You!"

The young man glared angrily at Cold, fists clenched tightly.

Cold lightly lifted his broad sword, eyes coldly staring at him.

"Zephyr, do you have any issues with my arrangements?"

"Hmph."

Zephyr took a deep breath twice, finally suppressing his anger.