Giant Crystal
However, once the test is passed, the mayor will also become Lord God Tier, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he will rise to the top in one step.
This temptation is like a dazzling star, shining with an irresistible light. However, behind this brilliance lies endless darkness and the unknown, filling one with both longing and fear.
Amidst the eeriness, numerous humans and gods exchanged glances, their eyes meeting in a silent exchange of understanding and resolve. Each person's gaze held wariness as they waited in quiet anticipation.
The mayor took out a huge, Strange Energy Crystal, about two meters tall, from his storage space. As soon as the crystal appeared, the surrounding air seemed to freeze instantly, and a chilling aura swept over everyone.
The Strange Energy Crystal exuded a dense, eerie aura, like a thick black fog, constantly churning and surging, as if it possessed a life of its own. Wisps of eerie aura meandered and stretched out, like the tentacles of a demon, spreading wildly in all directions.
Wherever it went, the space seemed to distort, emitting a heart-stopping "sizzling" sound.
As everyone gazed at the enormous, Strange Energy Crystal, a sense of fear and awe welled up within them.
Yun Xi strongly suspected that if her soul foundation hadn't been greatly enhanced, given her current distance from the Strange Energy Crystal, the dense strange energy within it would have definitely corrupted her, a Beginner Deity.
Yun Xi felt a chill rise from the bottom of her heart and rush to the top of her head.
Indeed, among those present, quite a few disguised as low-level Abnormal God and novice human gods felt a deep sense of unease. Their faces instantly turned pale, and their bodies trembled involuntarily. The intense discomfort surged like a tide, almost overwhelming their will.
Ping Wei gave them a wink, signaling them to retreat first. The novice gods obeyed, suppressing their discomfort, and cautiously began to move backward.
Neither the domain lord nor the mayor of the Yilan Abnormal Domain noticed anything amiss, because under normal circumstances, this Strange Energy Crystal did indeed emit a feeling that they found repulsive.
This is because this Strange Energy Crystal contains not only the Origin Strange Energy that can greatly increase their strength, but also Parasitic Creature they find extremely repulsive.
Not only novice-level Abnormal God, but some intermediate-level Abnormal God also subconsciously felt a strong aversion to Strange Energy Crystal. Their expressions were distorted, their brows furrowed, and even though they greatly admired the Origin Strange Energy within them, they couldn't resist the repulsive aura of the Parasitic Creature within them.
The stench was like rotten decay, seeping into their nostrils and irritating their senses. The intermediate-level Abnormal God tried hard to suppress their urge to escape, but their bodies still unconsciously retreated slightly.
On the contrary, some of the Parasitic Fiend present eagerly moved closer, their twisted faces filled with greed and desire. Their eyes were fixed on the huge Strange Energy Crystal, as if it were not a stone, but the most precious treasure in the world.
It can be said that there were four forces involved in the entire scene.
The first force is the indigenous Abnormal God of the Yilan Abnormal Domain. They are numerous and aggressive, and have always considered themselves the overlords of this land. However, after the fierce and brutal battle just now, they suffered heavy losses.
The second force is the Parasitic Fiend, a group of bizarre and greedy beings who are always looking for opportunities to acquire more power and resources. They are extremely active on the scene, their eyes flashing with a crazed glint.
The third-party force consists of the four Four Great Temples led by Torres, Bai Luan, Adele, and Ping Mei. In the recent shower of magical light, none of the members of the Four Great Temples died; only a few were injured.
The fourth force is led by Ping Wei, and consists of numerous members of the Chaos Temple.
In the battle just now, the gods and humans were very familiar with magic and had a variety of defensive methods, so they were able to dodge and defend against magical attacks with ease.
In short, the number of disguised Abnormal God and human gods in the entire scene actually exceeded the total number of Abnormal God.
If the Domain Lord weren't the only Lord God Tier powerhouse present, these human gods could have easily taken over all these Abnormal God without any scruples.
The only regret at the moment is that the domain master is responsible for protecting the Dharma and helping his grandson, the Supreme God. This situation undoubtedly greatly restricts the human and divine side, causing them to miss an excellent opportunity to attack.
If the situation were reversed, and the mayor were the protector who helped the domain lord break through to a higher level, they could take this opportunity to attack the domain lord.
However, reality proved far from ideal, and they could only watch helplessly as the opportunity slipped away, continuing to wait and search for a new turning point amidst the tense situation.
To reiterate, the most important point is that they cannot alert the enemy or openly confront the Domain Lord. Otherwise, if they attract the God King Fiend behind him, this operation, which has been planned for two years, will be in vain.
This is a precarious game of strategy, where every step must be taken with extreme caution. The God Fiend Ghost backer behind that domain lord is like a massive iceberg hidden in the darkness; touching it would trigger unimaginable disaster.
At this moment, no matter how much impulse and desire they felt, they had to suppress it fiercely. Because the slightest misstep would render all their efforts futile, and all the hardships they had endured would be meaningless. Therefore, they could only endure and continue waiting for the most opportune moment to arrive.
Ping Wei's gaze appeared calm on the surface, but beneath lay a turbulent undercurrent. His thoughts were a jumbled mess, a cacophony of worries and doubts churning within him. He knew perfectly well that the appearance of this Strange Energy Crystal meant the situation was about to become even more complex and dangerous.
They absolutely cannot allow the mayor to break through to become a main god. Otherwise, even if they secretly kill the domain lord, the mayor will be the next domain lord, and it will have nothing to do with them, the outsiders.
At that time, their hopes for a change of power and a shift in the situation will vanish, and everything will return to square one.
The key point now lies in this Strange Energy Crystal. Is there any way to tamper with it?
Ping Wei and Yun Xi were thinking the same thing; they were both pondering this issue at the same time.
Not only them, but almost all the gods present had thought of this, and everyone's expressions became serious and tense as they silently made their calculations.
At the same time, as the mayor stepped forward, each step he took seemed to carry a heavy pressure, making the surrounding air increasingly tense. Just as he was about to touch the Strange Energy Crystal, Yun Xi noticed that the eyes of the other Parasitic Fiend present lit up.