The Molo Fruit

Shadow Cat led Reilo and the Canary through Nine Pools Dark Valley, its tail held high, following the secret route indicated by the Great Elder of the Nine Netherworlds.

After flying for a short while, Shadow Cat suddenly stopped.

"Th-that..."

Shadow Cat quickly realized something was wrong and hurriedly schooled its expression, intending to continue onward, but it was already too late.

Canary Painted Skin had also spotted it.

Noticing Painted Skin's unusual reaction, Reilo followed her gaze.

A thousand meters away, through the dim, hazy mist, a bright red fruit hung from the branch of a tree more than twenty meters tall. The fruit was a full meter in diameter. It stood out so starkly that it was clearly out of place on an ordinary demonic vine, so huge and vividly colored.

"The Molo Fruit!"

Shadow Cat looked at Canary in surprise. It hadn't expected the other party to recognize something so rare in the Underground World.

Seeing Reilo's puzzled expression, Canary took the initiative to explain. "Legend has it that the Molo Fruit is a sacred object of law, occasionally produced when the laws deep within the world's core overflow. It's as random in its appearance as naturally occurring elemental life forms. These elemental creatures often master all kinds of incredible powers when they reach adulthood, so they have a very high chance of ascending to godhood. The Molo Fruit, meanwhile, is a coveted medicine that helps such creatures complete their evolution."

"Oh?"

Reilo was slightly moved by what he heard.

The Academic World had never heard of anything that could help a creature ascend to godhood. Otherwise, the Academic World's second Golden Age wouldn't have been delayed so long.

Or, from another perspective, the second Golden Age might not have advanced so quickly, driven by the shortage