Chapter 1978 - 875: The Long Tower
Although both Qingyu and the Great Shepherd Leader agreed to proceed to the Abyss and urged him to depart as soon as possible because an even more powerful Black Tide could arrive at any moment.
Since it’s been decided, the sooner they go, the better.
However, Rod did not immediately enter the Abyss because the Dream Realm had already reached the edge of the Boundary Land and was about to enter the Long Tower.
"Master, this is one of the last two areas, the disturbance in the Dream Realm has reached a very high state, we might encounter enormous danger, especially at the initial entry. It’s best to wait until the Dream Realm stabilizes within the [Long Tower] before entering the Abyss, otherwise facing danger from both sides simultaneously would be disastrous."
As if to confirm the words of the Book of Knowledge, Asa also sensed immense danger.
"Master, Master, a sword of darkness, a terrifying giant hand... it seems that some dreadful entity is waiting for us ahead!"
Rod’s expression grew solemn. He also knew how much disturbance the Dream Bubble had caused along the way, and these disturbances would gradually accumulate over time, making it more dangerous as they went further. But the Book of Knowledge had always emphasized that the real dark invasion would occur at the start of their second entry into the high-level Spiritual Realm area, not now.
"Book, why has it been advanced?"
The Book of Knowledge flipped through its pages and said in a deep voice, "Master, it should be like this, but the disturbances we encountered midway were too large, especially since you kept jumping back and forth between the two Spirit Realm areas in the early stages, which might have accelerated the coming crisis."
Rod helplessly covered his forehead, remembering it as one of his black histories. At the time, the Book of Knowledge was a mute imbecile, and the Dream Realm was utterly obscure to him. He foolishly went back and forth between two Spirit Realm areas, acquiring many unique creations. The result, however, was that it triggered vast disturbances, leading to invasions by numerous terrifying existences.
Fortunately, the Dream Realm was in a severely broken state back then, having a very weak influence itself. After accelerating away from the nearby Spirit Realm areas, those invasions gradually dissipated.
But the feedback from the Dream Realm’s Source does not dissipate. It only becomes deeper and wider, eventually welcoming the final invasion.
Although the Book of Knowledge also cannot recall the so-called "final invasion" now, Rod guessed it might very well be the Fallen True God from the original Epoch, and the multiple breakages of the Dream Realm should also be related to the "final invasion."
Thinking of this, Rod felt a tension arising within him. What if they just entered the [Long Tower] and entities like the "Eerie Ancestor" began invading the Dream Realm? With his current strength, there is absolutely no possibility of victory, not even a glimmer of hope with the collective power of all humanity.
However, not entering the [Long Tower] is not an option either, as lingering in the "Boundary Land" for prolonged periods will trigger more severe consequences.
"Master!"
While contemplating this, he suddenly heard the Book of Knowledge exclaim, "We’re almost there, ahead is one of the last two unexplored areas in the high-level Spiritual Realm!"
Rod lifted his head and peered across the Dream Realm, seeing that distant expanse of gloomy, sinister gaseous sea.
Yes, it was an endlessly roiling gaseous sea, where countless mists and clouds surged and billowed in the infinite sea of sky. Yet, Rod didn’t feel any sense of grandeur in the high winds and expansive clouds; the main tones of this cloud sea were azure and grim. Every cloud and every wisp of mist appeared exceedingly rigid, giving the impression of being inside an unfathomably massive tower.
"Is this the [Long Tower]?" Rod whispered, as the mighty inspiration bestowed by his [Divine Sense] was triggered, and a huge sense of danger surfaced in his heart. The terrifying crisis clutched Rod’s heart like a devil’s claw, making him want to immediately control the Light Platform, redirect the Dream Realm, and leave this place.
However, when his hand rested on the Light Platform, an even more terrifying sense of danger engulfed him, as if merely changing direction would result in encountering something even more dreadful.
"Master!" the Book of Knowledge shouted, "We’re about to enter!"
Rod restrained his fear with tremendous willpower and commanded in a deep voice, "Activate full Dream Protection, fully charge the Sun Sea and Moon Lake, accelerate the Dream Realm, prepare for battle!"
In the chaos, the Book of Knowledge complied completely, raising all Dream Protection, accelerating the Dream Realm, and charging towards that azure gaseous sea.
Within the Dream Realm, countless Ghost Kings surged out of the Evil Ghost Stone Tank, and the puppet ceased its meditation, standing at the highest point of the Dream Realm. Asa excitedly flipped through the pages, attempting to see a more precise future.
Rod stood before the Light Platform, watching as that azure world crashed into his line of sight.
Boom!
A tremendous roar echoed through the Dream Realm, and the central Obelisk quaked violently, causing the entire Dream Realm to tremble.
"We’ve entered!" shouted the Book of Knowledge.
Rod didn’t blink even once. In his sight, he clearly observed the moment when the Dream Bubble collided with the [Long Tower] and a force stemming from the Dream Realm’s root grasped something from the foundation of space.
A massive ripple unfolded, spreading within this cold and forbidding azure world.
At the same time, on the Dream Realm’s Stone Platform, a new creation appeared.
[Tower Shield]
Summon the Divine Shield Spirit of the Eternal Tower.
Requirements: 1000 portions of Spiritual Flower, 1 portion of Eternal Dream