Chapter 2024 - 890: Dark Sun
The immense Black Domain encircling the Main Continent didn’t seem to change with the arrival of the Dark Fog tides. Even though the intensity of the Dark Fog within and outside the Black Domain was very close, Rod could still vaguely see a massive boundary line, where the Dark Fog inside appeared even deeper and more turbulent.
And in this deep darkness, even deeper shadows would occasionally pass by like dark clouds.
In the Dream Realm, the Book of Knowledge said worriedly, "Master, this should be the initial Dark Fog wandering in the Black Domain. Generally, there must be a source for the Black Domain. The level of pollution of the source determines the strength of the Black Domain. Just like the Fallen Ship, at the center of that massive Black Domain is a fallen Ancient God, and the Black Domain is far larger and more terrifying than the Fallen Ship. It is difficult for me to imagine what kind of terrifying existence lies dormant within such a massive Black Domain."
Rod felt a slight weight in his heart, but his steps did not halt. He engulfed himself in the blood mist of "Divine Blood" and then stepped into the Black Domain.
In the thick Dark Fog, there suddenly appeared a glow of blood. This isolated world resisted the erosion of the Dark Fog. He did not immediately activate the [Spirit Realm Ship], but cautiously proceeded forward, injecting all his Divine Power into [Bright Red Tears]. The crimson light illuminated the blood-colored mist, looking like fresh blood ready to drip, resembling a rolling mass of blood, and the glow of the Spirit Lamp made this mass of blood even more radiant.
Under the effect of 550 units of Divine Power, Rod’s protective strength had reached its peak. He ventured deeper into the Black Domain, heading straight towards the denser shadows. Those were the initial Dark Fogs, the most terrifyingly polluted and original Dark Fogs, which after millions of years of evolution, had developed an unimaginable erosion capability. This was the most dangerous place in the Black Domain. Rod had to confirm that the "Divine Blood" could indeed block the initial Dark Fog before daring to use the [Spirit Realm Ship].
In the Dream Realm, it became quiet. Whether it was the Book of Knowledge, the puppet, or Asa, they all watched tensely. Although the master had prepared everything, the initial Dark Fog that could extinguish the Holy Fire was still an unknown threat in terms of whether it could be blocked.
As he approached, Rod distinctly sensed the incredibly evil, chaotic aura, as if the most evil cosmic force was baring its terrifying fangs at him. But Rod still took a step forward. This incredibly heavy shadow seemed to wobble like mud, with the blood mist successfully squeezing into it.
The incredibly heavy and sticky darkness surged around him without intruding into the blood mist. Rod’s soul felt no pressure, and the red glow of [Bright Red Tears] reverberated wantonly within the blood mist, just as before.
"It can work!" the Book of Knowledge shouted, "The barriers of the Plane blocked the erosion of the Dark Fog."
But the next second, the red glow began to contract, as if an invisible force was pushing it aside. Rod also felt a strong resistance, as if his soul bore a heavy sandbag.
"So fast..."
Rod felt a weight in his heart. He had already seen that the Dark Fog was slowly infiltrating into the blood mist. Although it hadn’t completely breached the blood mist barrier, its polluting aura had already transmitted in advance.
"At most thirty seconds, it won’t work!"
Rod immediately jumped out, and the moment he left, the heaviness on his soul disappeared.
Asa was immediately disappointed beyond words, "Even Divine Blood can’t stop the erosion of the Dark Fog, what should we do?"
But there was no disappointment on Rod’s face as he pondered, "No, maybe it’s enough."
"Yes!" the Book of Knowledge shouted, "This Black Domain isn’t filled with just the initial Dark Fog. They drift around like ghosts. For those entering here, the greatest danger is accidentally entering them, resulting in severe corrosion in an instant. But if there are thirty seconds, the master can fully retreat."
Rod nodded slightly, "The book is right, but to be cautious, it’s best not to encounter them, Asa, that’s where I need your help."
Asa hesitated for only a second before understanding what the master meant. It immediately patted its pages and shouted, "Don’t worry, Master, leave it to me, I will surely select the safest route, ensuring you never encounter such terrifying initial Dark Fog."
After speaking, it began to frantically flap its pages, and golden light overflowed from every page seam, with lines appearing in the air.
"Master, go this way first!"
With Asa’s guidance, Rod activated the [Spirit Realm Ship], flying deeper into the Black Domain. He controlled his speed to a relatively low level to avoid accidentally entering the cloud clusters of the initial Dark Fog. Going too fast would accelerate the erosion of the Dark Fog, leaving no time to escape. Also, Asa’s predictions required some time.
This method proved to be highly effective. Along the way, he avoided numerous dangers, bypassed countless dark clouds, and eluded countless terrifying monsters. Although the [Spirit Realm Ship] moved at a slower speed, its absolute speed was still very fast.
The Great Shepherd had already told him that the depth of the Black Domain encircling the Main Continent is approximately over 150,000 miles, as estimated from ancient texts. In fact, since the Dark Epoch, no one has ever ventured this far, much less passed through this endless and terrifying region.
Yet Rod accomplished this in just one day. With Asa’s guidance, he crossed a distance of over 200,000 miles, and the number of times he intruded into the terrifying dark clouds was barely into double digits. Rod retreated every time in time, without any pollution.