CHAPTER 915: CHAPTER 487: THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY (PART 2)

"You don’t need to return to the Royal City, just station yourself here; this will be your new base."

Jelaba nodded: "I remember that once, without any support, you led a hundred mid-to-low level forces and independently established a human outpost. It greatly alleviated our population congestion problem and provided us with many new resources."

Olivia looked at Rod, her eyes shimmering like crystals: "The most important thing is, it changed the inclination of the Elder Council, refuted doubts with facts, and decided the expansion plan of the Royal City, which led to today’s great success!"

"What was that outpost called again? I remember it had some connection with the Starry Kingdom..."

"Star Town!"

"That’s right, Star Town," Jelaba said with a smile. "We can imitate the model of Star Town and station you here. From now on, you will be the Guardian of Starry Sky City, and this will be your defense zone."

Most Guardians have defense zones; they are the highest leaders within the zone, responsible for all affairs, and serve as the "Guardian God" of all civilians.

But there are also a few Guardians without a defense zone, especially those like Rod who have just been promoted.

As soon as Jelaba spoke, he designated Rod’s defense zone as Starry Sky City.

Rod’s mouth almost couldn’t close; Starry Sky City was no ordinary place. It is the Royal City of the Starry Kingdom, far larger than Troli Royal City, lost in darkness for a thousand years with countless monsters roaming.

Although they defeated the Starry Queen and cleared several areas, relative to the vastness of Starry Sky City, it was only a small part.

Most defense zones are within Troli, where monsters encountered are generally below the Fierce Level and pose no threat.

However, all the monsters in Starry Sky City are Strong Level Super Rank, the only distinction being which tier they belong to.

Moreover, Rod remembered there were three King Level Monsters here aside from the Starry Queen.

The Main Star Priest has died, but there are still two remaining.

King Level Monsters are on a completely different level from other monsters, having transcended the scope of conventional monsters. Rod, with his current strength, if he soloed, would definitely die.

But when Rod voiced his concerns, Jelaba simply shook his head with a smile.

"Perhaps things aren’t as bad as you think. Let’s go out and see first."

Rod suddenly remembered that Archbishop Horus’s team was still guarding the breach.

The enormous waves from their battle with the Starry Queen must have alarmed a large number of monsters from the breach.

Jelaba left Gale and Chucher behind to guard the Star Chart, then quickly led everyone to the outside of the Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground.

After they stepped out of the Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground, the scene outside shocked Rod.

Before them, the fire was blazing, and Archbishop Horus had ignited all the Residual Fire, the dazzling flames reflecting off each other, illuminating the area brightly.

However, in contrast to their solemn readiness, the monsters were incredibly few.

In the two-thousand-yard-long circular formation consisting of more than a hundred people, only a few were engaged in battle; most were idle.

The attacking monsters were surprisingly weak and were easily defeated by the warriors.

Seeing everyone emerge safely from the Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground, everyone revealed ecstatic expressions.

Jelaba didn’t disappoint them, quickly gathering everyone and briefly explaining the situation, before inquiring about the situation outside.

Archbishop Horus, his ecstatic expression not yet faded, began to show confusion.

"When the battle started, we were attacked excessively, but after a while, the monsters suddenly decreased and kept decreasing. We don’t know what happened and didn’t dare lower our guard, so we held our ground."

Jelaba laughed: "Indeed, Rod, do you remember what the Mysterious Shadow did during its battle with us? Right when it encounted an attack from both the exterior and the Starry Queen."

Rod thought for a moment and replied: "It seemed to be drawing black fog... Do you mean it absorbed most of the black fog within Starry Sky City?"

Jelaba nodded slightly: "Yes, at its crucial moment of life and death, most of the black fog power in Starry Sky City was recalled, and monsters are fundamentally constituted of black fog. Many monsters were also returned to the Mysterious Shadow’s body in the form of black fog, so now the pollution in Starry Sky City has greatly reduced, and the Black Water chasing us should also have vanished; the Source Black Fog no longer exists, and the number of monsters has significantly decreased."

"But there are still two King Levels..."

Jelaba gazed toward Olivia and Liszt.

Her Moonlight has reconnaissance characteristics, allowing her vision and perception to "bend" under the influence of Moonlight, seeing or hearing further.

Whereas Liszt is a professional reconnaissance master, his Spirit can transform into an invisible wave that travels far away, allowing him to gather information from afar.

Olivia gazed into the distance, Liszt placed his hands on the ground, and moments later, they both provided the same answer.

"Cannot sense the presence of King Level anymore."

"It has vanished."

There are two possibilities for being unresponsive: either death or dormancy.

But before, they were still in an active state, it couldn’t have become dormant all at once.

Rod asked in surprise: "Did King Level Monsters also return to the Mysterious Shadow’s body?"

Jelaba laughed: "I am not certain, little Rod, but I suspect they were all related to the Starry Queen, and when the Starry Queen fell, they also dissipated."

With this, the boulder in Rod’s heart suddenly fell, replaced by a blazing fire.

The Star Chart can provide him massive divinity, essential for Troli as well.

Exploring Starry Sky City also holds significant value, offering noteworthy divinity rewards.

Indeed, Jelaba said again: "As the Royal City of the Starry Kingdom, Starry Sky City evidently has many valuable relics, exploring it can provide us with ample resources, as well as critical information for uncovering the history we’ve lost."

Luo Weiya said solemnly: "If what the Starry Queen said is true, then we will definitely find many relics of the City of Hope Asedgas inside Starry Sky City."

Olivia sighed gently: "Our history is due for a major change; the mist of the past is clearing, but what our future holds is beyond anyone’s imagination."

Luo Weiya scoffed: "Fatty, are you doubting my theory? Our future only holds brightness, humanity will surely rise and stand proudly on this land once more."

Unexpectedly, Olivia did not refute him, instead she stared into the distance absentmindedly.

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In the end, this matter was decided.

Rod, as the Guardian of the newly established thirtieth defense zone, stationed at Starry Sky City, guarded the Star Chart within the Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground, providing valuable "Star Source" for Trolians.

That is, the initial Element.

Chucher, Gale, and Mephit remained to assist him.

All others returned to the Royal City as quickly as possible.

Nothing is more important than taking the Holy Fire Seed back to the Royal City.

Unfortunately, the Spirit Boat can only be used once a month, otherwise, Rod could use a Teleportation Gate to send everyone back.

Rod’s powerful and diverse Fire Spark greatly impressed the four Special Level Combatants; in this battle, his pivotal role was irreplaceable.

Jelaba told him that upon returning to the Royal City, there would be significant changes awaiting.

But he could not reveal them until this change fully realized.

Thus, the triumphant team smoothly returned along the original route.

The Holy Fire plan achieved unprecedented success.

Their core objective, the Holy Fire Seed, was certainly the greatest gain, poised to change the Holy Fire and alter humanity’s destiny.

The Star Chart was the second largest gain, granting humanity the power to rise.

However, none realized that perhaps the survival information regarding other Fire King Cities was genuinely crucial for humanity.

In this despairing night, they were not the only survivors.

The seed of hope subtly sprouted in their hearts.

Humanity might truly have a future after all.