Chapter 1259 - 501: Leaving the World Scar (3)
These inspections are done every year.
But now they’re leaving, so naturally, a more detailed inspection is required, although such actions are meaningless for the Sound of Dawn.
After all, the Sound of Dawn can no longer be considered just a ship; it can be regarded as a living entity with a ship-like form.
"Ah, we’re heading home."
Ulu Liwus jumped barefoot on the deck, causing a thumping sound with each step.
Upon hearing her words, everyone couldn’t help but smile.
For them, the Sound of Dawn really does feel like a home.
Placing some supplies stored in the Pocket Ring into the Sound of Dawn.
Since the Sound of Dawn has always been kept clean, there’s no need for everyone to clean up. Once aboard, they can set sail immediately.
Or perhaps, they no longer need to set the course themselves.
The Sound of Dawn itself gently backed out of the cliff cave.
It sailed towards the distant sea.
This time, everyone gathered at the bow, facing the sea breeze, gazing at the sea.
How long has it been since they’ve galloped across the sea like this?
"Now that I think about it, we have already been in the World Scar for over a decade." Chadite, standing next to Alka, couldn’t help but say.
Time indeed felt unreal; it actually flew by for them.
"In the end, we never dealt with the Devouring Mouth." Jason, watching the waves splashed on both sides by the ship’s bow, couldn’t help but say.
They originally came to the World Scar because the Devouring Mouth was targeting them.
At that time, they had just reached the Fifth Stage, and facing the Devouring Mouth’s target, it was easy to fall into a doomed situation.
Especially as the Devouring Mouth became more familiar with them.
Entering the World Scar relying on its anti-magic properties, they instead gained safety so close to the Devouring Mouth.
After advancing to the Sixth Stage, they even went to the frontline to directly face it.
But after advancing to the Sixth Stage, the Devouring Mouth somehow stopped targeting them, as if it had given up.
Not only that, the entire demon offensive force gradually slowed down.
Now, the defensive line has even been pushed forward by tens of kilometers by the defending forces.
"The revelation you saw..." Chadite suddenly turned to look at Alka.
Upon hearing these words, everyone around fell silent.
Alka sighed, "Thus, our current duty is to collect the Tower of Trial swiftly."
The so-called revelation was a vision Alka had received from the Holy Mother years ago.
The images he saw.
A vast swarm of demons, a quantity that seemed to occupy the entire world, truly a demon count that would make anyone’s hair stand on end.
Even worse, he saw the Devouring Mouth, yet like the Devouring Mouth, demons even stronger than it weren’t just the previous three.
But had become five.
Regarding such revelations, Alka had already gained some understanding in his heart.
He even personally consulted the Holy Mother.
Revelations are not prophecies; they’re things already present at this stage, only he was unaware of it.
It’s merely shown to him.
The problem is even the Holy Mother cannot control such abilities.
Simply speaking, such revelations are not part of the Holy Mother’s Authority; they’re a power she’s learning to master.
But once those images are shown, the meaning becomes unmistakable.
How could demons abandon their intent on this world? The so-called slowing of the World Scar offensive is merely to gather stronger forces.
Through the count of leaders, it’s known the Devouring Mouth has recruited two more powerful allies.
Moreover, that was a scene from years ago, yet there hasn’t been an attack till now. Perhaps they’re still gathering power; this time, they intend to seize the entire world.
Based on post-research into the Abyss Plane, their attack won’t just be from one layer of Abyssal influence; at least one more layer will be added.
Troop strength could potentially double.
"Once we collect all the Towers of Trial together, imagine the overwhelming support it will offer the entire frontline defense force," Alka said to everyone.
Even if they remain at the frontline to resist the incoming massive offensive.
They are merely a group of formidable Sixth and Seventh Stage individuals.
But once they gather the 12 Towers of Trial, the combined function will grant temporary Treasure to those who pass the trials.
Only a personal Treasure belonging to them in this lifetime, which cannot be left behind upon death.
But that’s enough.
There are countless individuals on the frontline without Treasures whose strength stands at the Third Stage Perfection.
The limitation of their strength has never been about numbers, but Treasures and Rules of this world.
After all, they are mortals, the limits of their life are finite.
Without the help of Treasures, breaking the boundaries of life is something only true geniuses can accomplish.
Once they gather the Towers of Trial, the frontline pressure will quickly ease, and over time, it’ll ease faster.
"And don’t forget, the Magic Gathering Stone is powering the entire World Scar, and eventually, will spread throughout the Endless Sea."
Alka said with a smile.
Adding the Magic Gathering Stone with their current task of gathering the Towers of Trial will considerably lessen troop strength issues.
Additionally, various major forces and the Church have already started quietly gathering forces worldwide.
The demons are assembling power to devour the world, and naturally, this world is gathering power enough to resist.
"Where do you plan to choose?" Jason asked.
Upon hearing this, Alka looked at the endless sea ahead and said, "First enter the navigation route, quickly pass through the storm area to the outside, then directly advance there."
He hasn’t yet advanced to the Seventh Stage.
But he can advance at any time.
Yet the Magic Power absorption required for advancing to the Seventh Stage was overly exaggerated, so Alka chose to advance when they leave the World Scar and reach the outside sea.
Mainly due to the overly exaggerated absorption of Magic Power, making it difficult to remove impurities, especially with the influence of the Abyss aura.
Additionally, he’s worried he’ll encounter all kinds of influences once again.
Mainly afraid if the Abyss aura cannot be removed, resulting in influence issues.