CHAPTER 1255: CHAPTER 629: TIME OF CALAMITY

So far, along the way, most of the monsters they have encountered have been related to flesh puppets.

In fallen human outposts, many of the creatures they saw were this type of monsters as well.

Even in the farthest places they first ventured, the obstacles they encountered were these kinds of creatures.

In that eerie mountain range, the fortress that blocked their path, Rod still vividly remembers the scenes inside.

The prophetic words inscribed on the bizarre totem were not forgotten by Rod.

[The day of madness approaches, all things wail in fear, the Ancient God awakens in the Abyss, great terror descends.]

Does this have anything to do with what Saint Reel is experiencing now?

Rod fell into contemplation.

Unknowingly, they had covered another 400,000 yards.

Along the way, they encountered more of those giant flesh puppets like before.

However, these creatures did not have the ability to regenerate; once their flesh was completely dispersed, they vanished.

And the giant flesh puppets with level 16 spiritual energy, under the suppression of the two chosen of fire, didn’t perform much stronger than those regular monsters.

Rod was astonished, as monsters that were quite troublesome before seemed so easy to slay now.

Qingyu explained, "This is the suppression of position, the suppression of souls, the suppression of Source Law and Authority. Sister Evela is of Monarch Level Eternal Burning Fire and stands on the same tier as our king. Without the support of Source Law, a soul with no more than a spiritual power level is fragile, and its spiritual energy is like bubbles that we can easily burst."

Peibela sighed lightly, "That’s the difference between King Level and non-King Level. The fallen Safuk had the same spiritual power level but is countless times stronger than this creature. I can hardly imagine what a stronger Ancient God would be like."

Jelaba pounded his chest.

"How much stronger could they be? No more than possessing a Root Origin ten times stronger than Strong Source, at 17th level spiritual energy. We also have 15th level spiritual energy, and little Rod as well at 14th level, yet not necessarily stronger than us. Isn’t it common to battle monsters beyond two or three tiers?"

Qingyu revealed a bitter smile, "Uncle Jelaba, you are the Fire Son... I mentioned last time not to skip Professor Bins’ special course for you."

Jelaba scratched his head, an action mirroring Rod’s.

"What’s that? Did I say something wrong? With any powerful creature, I can crush it to death by using greater tonnage."

Horus said angrily, "Jelaba, you and Rod are both ignorant!"

Rod disagreed, "How am I involved in this? I’m diligent; you think I don’t know?"

Horus looked at him, "Go ahead and explain it."

Rod quickly recited the related knowledge. Simply put, after 14th level spiritual energy, the soul does not fundamentally change, but the hierarchy of spiritual energy still advances.

Generally speaking, exceeding 420,000 kiloms enters the realm of 15th level spiritual energy, over 1.3 million kiloms enters 16th level spiritual energy.

Exceeding 4 million kiloms enters 17th level spiritual energy.

This is also the final level of spiritual power strength.

Beyond this, spiritual energy can only infinitely approach 18th level, yet never reach it.

Thus, Ancient Gods with "Root Origin" and "17th level spiritual energy" are absolutely formidable entities.

The reborn Ancient God in flesh that Rod encountered earlier might be a rather unique existence. Its spirit was protected by Pure Star Source, agonized over countless years and dismembered, its power likely severely weakened.

Even its Root Origin might have been stripped away. The monster Rod slew was actually new monsters born from its body, hence lacking strength.

With those words, everyone looked at him with astonishment.

Qingyu praised, "Little Rod knows so much now, not an illiterate anymore."

Horus nodded approvingly, "Not bad!"

Even the Book of Knowledge commended its master, "The master is correct; after the Primordial Law was shattered, the Root Origin is the most powerful Source Law. The Black Fog Demon is such an existence, and we will face it in more than ten days."

Rod nodded, realizing he currently had virtually no chance of victory, and must gain sufficient divinity in the next few days to avoid utter destruction.

As for the peculiar totem and flesh monsters, he decided to consult Evela after crossing the Mist Mountain Range.

Half an hour later, they finally reached the front of the Mist Mountain Range.

This enormous mountain range plunged deeply into the Black Fog, making its height indiscernible.

Not until flying halfway up did they see the high wall of Black Fog towering atop the Mist Mountain Range, the dense and eerie Black Fog resembling boiling darkness.

"At least the extent of dual extension!"

Horus shouted.

"The transmission of spirit simply cannot penetrate such a high concentration of Black Fog; it swiftly deforms and distorts within, losing effective information."

Everyone’s faces lit up with smiles, perfectly confirming Evela’s hypothesis.

They were blocked from communication by the Black Fog Wall, and the situation of Saint Reel may not be as dire as imagined; maybe beyond the Black Fog Wall, they would see countless fires.

Rod frowned, wondering if she was right, if he was wrong.

Horus took out a lantern containing the Guardian Fire from his bosom and handed it to Qingyu. The denser light instantly enveloped the entire team.

Evela could not hide her excitement, quickening her pace.

Under the light of the Guardian Fire, they safely passed through the Black Fog Wall, reaching the inner region of the Mist Mountain Range, inside Saint Rel Kingdom.

Evela said, "Let’s go to Mist City first and contact the Church Court."

In excitement, they hurried along as fast as possible.

Rod noticed that after leaving the Mist Mountain Range, the Black Fog indeed thinned a little, but they had yet to see fire.

But everyone believed that they would see it soon.

About fifteen minutes later, Evela shouted, "There, ahead is Mist City!"

After moving past a great mountain, Rod immediately saw the distant giant city.

It was a colossal city, comparable to Sword City, with equally gigantic city walls and towers, grand in majesty and vast in scope.

However, like Sword City, this giant city, built with human blood and toil, was shrouded in heavy Black Fog.

The entire city held no sign of fire, darkness swallowed everything.

Everyone was stunned, their expressions plummeting from heaven to hell.

Evela widened her eyes, her body trembling slightly, and whispered, "No, no, how is this possible?"

Only Rod was the first to regain composure, decisively saying, "We should enter the city and see."

Unexpectedly, this reckless suggestion was unanimously agreed by everyone, sparing him the need for lengthy persuasion.

The group immediately charged toward Mist City.

Soon, the light drove away the darkness, illuminating the giant city.

Inside the city, aside from dust born from the Black Fog, there were no monsters, no traces of battle.

Everywhere was lifeless, devoid of anything.

Evela’s eyes rekindled hope, "They abandoned this city and moved beforehand!"

Horus pondered for a moment, taking out the Blood Lantern once more.

"With it, we can seek signs of living life."

Evela urged anxiously, "Good, good, let’s hurry."

After Rod’s repairs, the Blood Lantern’s range expanded to 90,000 yards, which is 90,000 yards.

This was a rather vast range, convenient for finding people.

Of course, the premise was that their life force wasn’t deliberately concealed.

Quickly, they explored the entire giant city, making no discoveries.

They arrived outside the city, beginning to search along the path.

Unexpectedly, shortly after, the lantern responded, the crimson breath boiling rapidly, forming an arrow pointing northwest!

This indicated it located living beings!

Everyone was overjoyed, Evela urgently commanded, "Hurry there!"

They rushed forth with utmost speed in the indicated direction, finally seeing the glow of fire on a plain.

But beneath the fire, an overwhelming darkness surged.

That was countless monsters, and hundreds of warriors were locked in a life-and-death struggle with them, with violent spiritual power waves surging like a storm.

Behind the warriors were hundreds of thousands of refugees.

Evela’s eyes welled with tears instantly:

"Fight!"

She shouted fiercely, transforming into a streak of golden light, piercing straight into the darkness.

Qingyu and Rod followed closely behind.