Necropolis of the Gods

Although Lolita had retreated, her threat remained.

Liewen did not dare let down his guard.

She had already developed the intent to kill him, and he would not simply sit around and await death.

To deal with Lolita, he needed to increase his strength.

Regarding the Laws of Light, the Mysteries of Light Element had already reached mastery. The Profundity of Purification had been cultivated to the level of thirty-two rays of light, while the fusion of the Mysteries of Light Element and the Profundity of Purification was still less than ten percent complete.

Next, whether he cultivated the Profundity of Purification to mastery or fully fused the Mysteries of Light Element with the Profundity of Purification, Liewen would be able to become a Midgod.

Once he became a Midgod, merely transforming Lowgod divine power into Midgod divine power would increase its might tenfold. Even if Lolita had two Lowgod Clones, she would not be Liewen's match.

However, from the current situation, Liewen would need at least several decades to become a Midgod.

The further one progressed in comprehending the Laws' Profound Mysteries, the harder it became, and the more time it required.

"If I can cultivate the Rules of Fate to godhood and gain two Lowgod Clones, I won't need to fear Lolita either."

Liewen took out the "Bible" and began comprehending the Rules of Fate recorded within it.

While Liewen cultivated in seclusion,

the battle that had taken place in Yulan City swiftly spread throughout the entire Yulan Continent.

Naturally, the protagonists were the three God Realm experts who had fought.

As for Liewen's breakthrough, the ordinary citizens of Yulan City did not understand what it signified. Only those Saint Realm experts knew that the Yulan Continent had gained another God Realm expert.

On January 1st, Yulan Calendar 10023, the Baruch Empire was founded. Liewen did not leave Yulan City, instead asking the Yulan Empire's delegation to deliver his congratulations.

It was also on this day that Liewen received a divine-sense message from the High Priest.

The Necropolis of the Gods was about to open.

The Necropolis of the Gods opened once every thousand years. Its next opening would be on March 3rd, Yulan Calendar 10024.

This opening would be entered in two batches. The first batch would consist of Saint Realm experts recognized by the High Priest and other God Realm experts, while the second batch would consist of God Realm experts.

Back then, the High Priest had given Liewen a green token. It was proof of recognition; only those who possessed such a token were qualified to enter the Necropolis of the Gods.

Linley had also received a token from the War God.

Some of the High Priest's disciples left the Forest of Life and traveled throughout the Yulan Continent to notify the Saint Realm experts of the High Priest's faction.

Not all the Saint Realm experts recognized by the High Priest lived in Yulan City. Some lived in seclusion elsewhere.

Liewen cultivated while awaiting the opening of the Necropolis of the Gods.

During this time, a few minor incidents occurred. Rudy, the earth-element Saint Magus living in Mole Town outside Yulan City, died. Tylong, the Starry Sky Sword Saint, died as well.

Bebe was the killer.

Bebe had already met Beirut and learned of his origins from him, then came to seek revenge against Rudy and Tylong.

The deaths of the two Saint Realm experts stirred up some discussion, but Liewen paid them no attention.

Finally, the day arrived: March 3rd, Yulan Calendar 10024. Within the Forest of Life, all the Saint Realm experts from the High Priest's faction had gathered.

The High Priest had twenty-two slots to enter the Necropolis of the Gods. Originally, one had belonged to Liewen, but now that Liewen had become a god, he naturally no longer needed it, so it was given to someone else.

"Let's depart."

The High Priest and Liewen flew side by side, with twenty-two Saint Realm experts following behind them as they flew north toward the Dark Forest.

Among the Saint Realm experts of the High Priest's faction, many were Saint Magi. Some were her disciples, while others were Saint Realm experts like Liewen, who had received the High Priest's token.

"Liewen, you have not met Lord Beirut before, have you?" the High Priest sent to Liewen through divine sense.

"No."

"Lord Beirut's strength is unfathomable. He is very likely a Highgod expert. Once we reach the Dark Forest, be cautious and do not anger him," the High Priest reminded him.

"I understand. Thank you."

The group flew at high speed and arrived at the core of the Dark Forest.

Before long, they saw a pitch-black Metal Castle.

The entire castle was black, covering several miles in area and formed from a peculiar black metal.

"All of you are to remain in the plaza outside the castle. Do not enter the castle without permission."

The High Priest spoke to the Saint Realm experts behind her, then said to Liewen, "Liewen, we will enter the castle."

Liewen followed the High Priest into the Metal Castle.

Within one of the castle's courtyards, an elderly man in black robes sat beneath a tree, reading.

His long black hair hung loose, his beard reached his chest, and though his eyes were small, they gleamed like stars.

"Liewen, he is Lord Beirut," the High Priest transmitted to Liewen.

The two landed in the courtyard and bowed. "Lord Beirut."

"Catherine, you have arrived."

Beirut shifted his gaze from the book and looked at Liewen.

"Liewen, this is our first meeting, correct?"

"Yes, Lord Beirut," Liewen replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Not bad. You reached the God Realm at just over fifty years old. Among this generation of the Yulan Continent, there are only a handful who can compare with you," Beirut said with a smile.

Liewen was startled. He had been born in Yulan Calendar 9972, making him fifty-one this year, but very few people knew that.

He had always kept a low profile. Before his battle with Useno, he could be said to have had no reputation at all. Furthermore, after the Day of Destruction, most people who knew of the Andrew Family of the Fenlai Kingdom had died, leaving many with no way to learn of his past.

Only people from the Holy Union could uncover a little information.

East of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, almost no one knew that the Fenlai Kingdom had an Andrew Family, much less that Liewen came from that family.

For Beirut to state his age outright, he clearly knew quite a bit.

But when Liewen considered Beirut's identity, he was no longer surprised.

On the Yulan Continent, the High Priest, the War God, and many Saint Realm experts all guessed that the Necropolis of the Gods was a Sovereign's game.

They guessed that the Sovereign had deliberately placed treasures such as Godsparks and divine artifacts inside, then set up dangers and allowed Saint Realm and God Realm experts to enter in search of treasure. The Sovereign stood high above, watching everyone risk their lives within for amusement.

And Beirut was the Sovereign's messenger, representing the Sovereign in managing the Necropolis of the Gods.

But Liewen, who knew the original story, knew that Beirut was not a Sovereign's messenger. He was a Sovereign himself, and the Necropolis of the Gods had been built by him.

More than ten thousand years ago, and again more than five thousand years ago, Highgod experts such as the Violet Blood Demon and the Twelve-Winged God Angel had come to the Yulan Continent, slaughtering one another over a Sovereign Artifact. It had all been a grand show orchestrated by Beirut.

As a Sovereign, as long as Beirut wished it, many matters on the Yulan Continent could not be hidden from him.

"Thank you for the praise, Lord Beirut," Liewen said.

The High Priest beside him glanced at Liewen, her mask concealing her surprised expression.

She had not known that Liewen was only a little over fifty years old.

"O'Brien and the others have not arrived yet. You two may wait here first," Beirut said. Afterward, he resumed reading.

Two bulges suddenly rose from the courtyard floor, forming two chairs.

This was one of the Metal Castle's abilities.

This Metal Castle was a type of lifeform from the higher planes known as a Metal Lifeform.

They could fly at great speed, and their interiors could freely alter space and objects. They could accommodate many people living inside.

In the higher planes, they were the most common means of travel.