CHAPTER 999: CHAPTER 520: ANCIENT EVIL THOUGHT

Undoubtedly, Rod gave an affirmative answer.

Now that he possesses so much divinity, it’s the perfect time to take risks. It’s not feared that one would take bold steps, but rather worried that they might miss opportunities.

To let him rest now would be a waste of life.

Upon hearing Rod’s response, Meredith gave a weary smile.

"I knew you would agree."

Rod confidently said, "Rest assured, your Excellency Meredith, I will do my utmost to find him."

Lucian, standing nearby, also displayed a gratified smile.

"This is truly wonderful. The existence of these parasites is even more detestable than the Black Fog. They are an insult to all the warriors who have fought bravely, a stain on Trolian’s indomitable spirit. If I could, I would gladly use my life to eradicate the Doomsday believers."

Iyeta chuckled and said, "Your Excellency Lucian, I understand your integrity well, but your life is more valuable than those worthless scum. It is precisely because of your presence that the Doomsday believers within Trolian are kept in a controllable state. Your Eye of the Heart is their greatest deterrent."

Lucian gave a faint smile.

"For a Judger, nothing is more exhilarating than rooting out the traitors hidden within humanity. I am proud of my own Soul Trait. Unfortunately, ever since I became the Judgment Chief, my trait hasn’t grown any further."

He paused for a moment and shifted his gaze to Rod.

"Until I obtained the potion made from Star Source."

"The bottleneck of the Eye of the Heart is loosening. I can feel my soul stirring, eager to seize the authority of this world’s law. Perhaps, it won’t be long before I start quantifying it... When I master the law of the Eye of the Heart, the doomsday anticipated by the Doomsday believers will come."

Rod touched his forehead. Though he knew the importance of Star Source, he hadn’t realized its impact was so significant.

In the Royal City, many people’s traits have stagnated at the Ninth Level for many years, and there are plenty stuck at the chasm of "quantification".

Star Source has given them renewed hope for advancement, with long-standing bottlenecks showing signs of loosening.

No wonder the King told him that resources are the primary constraint on Trolian’s combat power, and resources like Star Source are exceedingly rare.

A so-called genius is merely one who can be shaped into combat power with fewer resources.

In a situation where resources are scarce, the Royal City’s investments are based on returns. Only those with high returns are invested in without regard to cost.

And he is the only one who, without much investment, can yield an extremely high return rate.

It is due to the appearance of such a peculiar person that Luo Weiya believes humanity is on the brink of a turning point, and he is the angel sent by the Fire Will to descend upon Trolian to guide humanity forward.

Regarding this, Rod remains skeptical, but the importance of Star Source has already been elevated in his heart.

It is not just about eight points of divinity.

This time, when I go out, I should set aside a provision for ten days.

Rod calculated in his mind.

Hmm, ten days is a bit much. I wonder if I can manage it.

In the hall, Meredith turned her gaze to Lucian and softly said, "Little En, you will accompany us on this mission too."

Lucian solemnly replied, "Of course, your Excellency Meredith, I shall begin assembling the team immediately. I will select personnel as rigorously and strictly as possible, to paralyze the Doomsday believers, and keep your Excellency Rod’s presence hidden..."

"No."

Meredith shook her head slightly.

"Do not hide Rod’s presence, nor use those means. Assemble the team, select the personnel, and make completing the mission the top priority. Both your and Rod’s involvement must be public."

Lucian frowned, "Why? Your Excellency Meredith, if we do this, they’ll know we’re prepared. They might not come, or only send a few lackeys, and we won’t be able to catch the big fish."

Meredith calmly said, "They will come."

Lucian hesitated for a moment, then softly asked, "Are you saying they are doing it on purpose?"

Rod’s heart stirred as well. Since earlier, he had a vague sense something was amiss. How could the Internal Affairs Court obtain such crucial information so easily?

He pondered for a moment and decided that this matter still needed to be asked of Asa.

After all, only Doomsday believers understand Doomsday believers, and only Ancient Evil Thought understands Ancient Evil Thought.

Rod submerged his consciousness into the Dream Realm, and immediately saw that pile of fecal-colored soul cowering beside the Obelisk.

Asa was still examining the scatological particles within itself, seemingly trying to find a way to become or replace the Devourer of Poop King.

Ever since the Book of Knowledge and the puppet fell into slumber, Rod had forbidden the Dream Realm from viewing the outside world through his soul, so Asa could no longer gain information from the outside, and could only play with the poop in its soul every day.

"Asa."

Rod concisely recounted what had happened.

After listening, Asa dismissively replied, "A trap, it’s a piece of news deliberately leaked by them with the purpose of luring you in. It seems they want to use the power of the Sagus Ancient City to completely kill you."

Rod asked in surprise, "Does he have the power to control the darkness?"

Asa sneered, "Of course not, no one possesses such power. Darkness is uncontrollable, the root of chaos and disorder. But he can intentionally trigger mechanisms, awaken monsters, and lead you into a dead end. There are too many destructive powers lurking in the Dark World. By cautiously activating those powers, he can annihilate your entire army, leaving no bones behind."