The Last King Of Darkness

The great scholar Amides agreed, "Yes, Lord Rod is correct. In numerous ancient texts, it has been described how they sought ways to enter the deepest Abyss. In certain records, they refer to the deepest part of the Abyss as the Primordial Abyss, believing it to be a plane that existed at the birth of the universe, older than the Main Material World, Spirit Realm, and Sea of Source. Therefore, they consider that the deepest abyss holds some special secret, perhaps even the Black Fog originates from the Abyss and still has the Abyss as its source."

Professor Bins softly said, "Perhaps it is for this reason that at the end of the Ancient Epoch, humanity faced the arrival of the Black Fog and the upheaval of the Abyss simultaneously."

Professor Barrett said solemnly, "Hence, this is an opportunity unprecedented in millennia. Perhaps, the Primordial Abyss is the source of the Black Fog, eliminating it lies within this opportunity."

The Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground became quiet, everyone fell into contemplation. Undeniably, Professor Barrett’s words were not without possibility; such temptation was too great, causing opposing voices to disappear instantly.

Luo Weiya shouted, "Let all of us go together! If we die, let us die at the deepest abyss!"

Viheler cursed angrily, "You’re talking nonsense! If we all die, what happens to Trolian? What on earth is in that brain of yours?"

Luo Weiya said discontentedly, "Take a gamble, maybe we’ll succeed?"

Viheler wanted to curse again, but was stopped by Rod.

"Enough, I’ll only take four people: Viheler, Chucher, Frank, and Fei Xue. They have been with me to the Abyss before; let’s delve deeper this time. Aside from them, everyone else shall stay. In such a dangerous area, having more people is useless, and no need to prepare supplies; with Alan’s Abyss Blade and the ignited Fire Spirit Lamp, nothing else will be needed."

This was his intuition speaking; although he didn’t understand why, his Spirituality suggested he should do so.

Rod turned his gaze towards Qingyu, Solos, and the Great Shepherd Leader.

"I leave humanity’s last Royal City to you."

The Great Shepherd Leader replied solemnly, "Rest assured, Lord Rod, we will defend this last beacon of light with our lives."

Solos nodded, "Even if it means burning our souls, we shall not let a single monster breach the walls of the Royal City."

Qingyu whispered, "Little Rod, I’m sorry I can’t help you..."

Rod smiled, "Qingyu, your presence in the Royal City is the greatest help you can provide me. After all, aren’t we all fighting for the future of humanity?"

Qingyu said nothing, merely gazed at him.

Rod faintly smiled, "Don’t worry; we will surely return. By the way, I’m reiterating: don’t call me ’little’."

Qingyu paused before answering, "Understood, Great Rod."

Rod covered his face, wishing to make a joke to lighten the mood, but his tense heart rendered him speechless, and he could only turn around and step into the Teleportation Gate.

Viheler and others followed closely, their figures soon vanished into the scattered white light.

The Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground turned quite silent again, but soon, a ripple of Spiritual Energy arrived. Qingyu slightly frowned, then gently said, "The White Tower sent a message; the Great Eye has spotted denser Black Fog, amidst the tide of monsters, appears a super-giant Black Fog Symbiont, along with many non-symbiont type monsters."

The Great Shepherd Leader closed his eyes and quickly opened them again, "They are fallen Strong ones. No, wait, there are many; these are replicas formed by the Black Fog."

Solos whispered, "Seems the true battle has commenced."

He stepped forward, his form instantly transformed into countless ripples that broke through the void, and other Primordial strong ones also departed from the Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground.

Under the burning Holy Fire, only Qingyu remained alone, gazing at the golden flames, murmuring, "You must return, we still have children to bear."

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Abyss.

When Rod returned here once more, everything had remained unchanged; the colossal pit lay before him, endless darkness leading straight to the deepest Abyss.

In the Dream Realm, the Book of Knowledge nervously flipped its pages, "Master, you must be cautious. My memory vaguely tells me that I once remembered a powerful True God resides within the Abyss."

The puppet solemnly stated, "I feel the same, Master. This memory has evidently been entirely obliterated; beneath the Abyss surely hides some great taboo."

Asa dejectedly lowered a page, "I still can’t foresee the future. There’s not the slightest sensation of crisis, indicating I can’t even connect to this level; I’m without qualification to predict the Primordial. So, it turns out I have no control over destiny; the deepest Abyss must be connected to the Primordial."

Rod wasn’t swayed by their words, responding calmly, "Regardless of what secrets lie, we’ll find out once we enter."

The pages of the Book of Knowledge curled up, showing the deep nervousness within, "Master, what if something unexpected happens... we shouldn’t go."

The puppet said, "Master, I now possess formidable strength; if danger arises, summon me to fight."

Rod didn’t reply; before battle, the Book of Knowledge couldn’t be trusted. Its inner nature is actually sensitive and timid, but the puppet has repeatedly demonstrated exceptional combat wisdom and might prove useful.

"How much Divine Flower is needed?"