Chapter 538
Chapter Twenty-Five: They Have No Shame Whatever
The God of the Sky made his move, shamelessly so.
With these two cornerstones in hand, He was already invincible. Even though Yuki was as intelligent as a prodigy, he was a little too late in uncovering all the secrets.
The gods are now trapped, and for Sorion, the only difference lies in the cost, whether the unexpected can be controlled, and whether or not to maintain the dignity of the gods.
The best path, of course, is for the gods to fight bravely, and then, in a muddle, become firewood.
"Death was inevitable. You betrayed my last remaining sense of humanity and chose despair."
Sorion shook his head slightly, gazing at the sea that had been set ablaze.
Many of those firewood were from the godhood ceremonies he personally presided over. The Sky Pantheon like his offspring, and he still had some affection for them. It would have been so much more gentle to die in a muddled battle than to have to experience despair.
"We do not want to leave any loose ends. The Divine Race will be reborn in the flames, becoming extremely pure, and we will no longer have to worry about anyone rebelling ten thousand years from now." Sorion turned his head slightly to look at his dumbfounded 'left hand', his voice icy.
"If you have doubts, you're also among those to be eliminated; a new left hand will emerge from among them."
The goddess turned her head stiffly, feeling that the emperor she served was completely unfamiliar, and still couldn't understand why she had to do this.
Why choose the worst option when there are countless choices available?
His lips moved slightly, but he couldn't utter a single word. This was the will of God, requiring no one else's understanding. Or perhaps this was the ultimate, overt scheme. He knew there was a problem, yet he didn't even have the courage to ask.
Look at those fanatical Demon-Hunting Army. The reshaping of the Divine Race is a godsend for them, instantly creating nearly a hundred vacancies. If the old guard doesn't die on the beach, how can the new guard rise to the top?
Seconds later, the goddess lowered her head. She simply couldn't bring herself to question it; was she to be buried with the Abyss Grade?
The desire for life overrides all reason.
Sorion laughed; he felt a strong will to survive. If the goddess were to be buried with her, the heroes waiting to take her place would probably be grinning from ear to ear.
This was inevitable; it was utterly ugly.
The gods look down upon all living beings. Within the Abyss Grade reside the gods they worship, as well as comrades or companions. Yet, driven by their desire for immortality, they sharpen their knives and block the exit, not letting a single one out without warning.
"I did nothing wrong. This ugly world should return to Chaos Grade, and I will create a superior new race."
"When even the new race is beyond saving, we'll try again."
Sorion recalled his debates with the other gods and, based on what he saw before him, proved that he was right.
Back in reality, the Chaos Furnace Flame surged into the Abyss Grade, also startling the bewildered gods, and some immediately rushed out to investigate.
Before they could even figure out what was going on, they were burned to ashes by the flames, and any who managed to escape were shot down by the waiting Demon-Hunting Army.
There's absolutely no chance of turning the tide, so why court disaster prematurely?
The greater His confidence, the more doubtful He became. If He didn't come to provoke Him, He might have lived a couple more days. Fortunately, He had been observing and was already on guard.
"One of the Ocean Key is lost, so we can't seal off the Abyss Grade, and the Abyss Grade has some resistance to the Chaos Furnace Flame."
This is the only problem; otherwise, He wouldn't have needed to leave these Demon-Hunting Army alive and simply burn them all.
As for the Abyss Grade resistance, it's not a big deal. Whether you reduce the sauce over high heat or simmer it over low heat, it won't affect the outcome. The only chance of winning is to coordinate from the inside and outside to bring the people inside out.
With those Fox Demons?
This is precisely why He remained here. Thirty thousand Demon-Hunting Army stood back to back in formation, including many epic heroes. Even with all his might, the Fox Demon could not open an escape route.
"I'm curious, how do you plan to break this deadlock?"
Yuki had planned it all out long ago. By using his hero status, he made tens of thousands of the Demon-Hunting Army watch helplessly as he escaped into the 'Peach Blossom Spring'. In that instant, even the God of the Sky probably wouldn't be able to react.
The knife is already in your hand, and the reason has been prepared for you. Your hesitation is truly contemptible.
Isn't it just about maintaining a decent appearance?
You're going to destroy the world and become the creator of a new era, why are you still talking about this?
Yuki had no idea what happened afterward. Living in this Peach Blossom Spring, so the outcome was obvious without even thinking about it.
The god of the sky will inevitably tear off his final mask; he has no choice but to do so. Mebius has already raised the gods' guard, and they will no longer use him as a pawn. The longer it drags on, the more unexpected things will happen, and who knows what other troubles might arise.
"If the big plan had just begun, there would still be room for adjustments and reflection. But this is the final step; how can we expect everything to be smooth sailing?"
Yuki entered this unique space and saw that thousands of demons had already formed a battle formation. The last battle was a draw, which was why the Sky God dared to take the gamble.
"He knows that Tiberius's destruction, the Fox Demon have also suffered considerable losses, and he can't control the outcome of the battle no matter what."
"The God of the Sky is right, and he must have made preparations." Froya stepped forward, her face full of worry. "After thinking it over, He is bound to win, it's just that it won't look good on the surface."
"He would have won if he hadn't taken the risk." Yuki shrugged. The terrifying thing about open schemes is knowing what others want to do but being powerless to resist. "Sorion has two trump cards. One is the Demon-Hunting Army's desire to become gods; they can't wait for the gods to fall so they can take their place."
"The other one is about the Chaos Furnace Flame being sealed in the Divine Realm. All that's needed is to block the exit to burn out all the rats in the bellows. Once the goal is achieved, the world can be burned down."
The tone was light, but every word conveyed despair. How could anyone play this game?
The Abyss Grade erodes below, and the Chaos Furnace Flame pours in from the Gate of the Divine Realm. Aren't the people in the Abyss Grade just a bunch of rats?
"The only way to thwart its plan is to rescue the gods from the Abyss Grade." Kalpas Jie clenched his fists. It was just fighting, right? That was his forte. But he was quickly given a cold shower by Jie Cheng.
"It's impossible. That's exactly what Sorion is guarding against. He definitely has the power of Epic IV. I'm no match for him."
"What about the two of us combined!?"
"Why would they fight you one-on-one? Blocking the Abyss Grade exit doesn't even require 30,000 Demon-Hunting Army."
Kalpas Jie's eyes widened. He had seen the Abyss Grade before. It was a crack tens of meters wide and two or three hundred meters long. People inside would rush out while braving the Chaos Furnace Flame. They were lucky if they could use even one-tenth of their strength.
Moreover, the people inside are a diverse group, including soldiers from the Abyss Fortress, Sea Demon, dragons, demon gods, and even betrayed Demon-Hunting Army and gods. The latter, in particular, will likely take a considerable amount of time to recover from their dazed state. Furthermore, being closest to the Chaos Furnace Flame, they are caught off guard and will undoubtedly suffer heavy losses.
They will surely be angry, but anger will not solve any problems.
"Then why are you provoking the God of the Sky? Aren't you going to find another way!?"
"What other way is there? Am I supposed to argue with those gods? Sorion won't give me that chance either." Yuki spread his hands, handing over the task of arguing to Mebius. Actually, there was no need for arguing; facts speak louder than words.
Now, not only Kalpas, but all the surrounding great demons were dumbfounded, yet they couldn't blame Yuki. This at least made the Sky God tear off all his masks, exposing his hideous face.
But what's the use? The Demon-Hunting Army won't rebel because He doesn't follow common sense; on the contrary, they'll support him even more.
This opportunity to rise through the ranks to become one of the hundreds of gods in one fell swoop only comes once! Are you suggesting we take a megaphone and shout, "If the Chaos Furnace Flame burns all the gods, they will be completely ignited, and you and the entire world will be burned to ashes?"
With deliberate obfuscation, most people don't even know what the Chaos Furnace Flame is. Even these great demons wouldn't have believed it if it weren't for their trust in Froya. As for the Sea Demon in the Abyss Grade, they would die for disobeying orders.
The only people in this world who truly believe without a doubt are Yuki, Froya, and the Dragon King.
"You... you wouldn't..." Kalpas thought and thought, the target becoming dangerous, and suddenly realized that players could desert in the face of danger.
The Peach Blossom Spring is full of stray dogs; wiping out three tribes is as easy as drinking water. Once hint two is met, you can run away immediately.
"Don't overthink it. If I wanted to run away, would I have waited until now?" Yuki rolled his eyes. He needed to focus on being the blade. Let alone three forces, wiping out thirty would be a piece of cake. With people's hearts in turmoil, he couldn't be bothered to keep them in suspense any longer.
"I've already made arrangements for things in the Abyss Grade. He won't be able to destroy the gods who have seized power so easily."
This is the most useful part of the God's insurance policy. With the addition of demon gods like Moresa, there are still nearly 80 gods left. If the power were concentrated in 8, they would have been eliminated one by one long ago.
"But there's too much firewood, it's only a matter of time, and they can't keep hiding down there." Froya had no optimism at all. Even if the various forces in the Abyss Grade were willing to risk their lives to cover them, the gods couldn't hide for long.
The Abyss Grade and the Chaos Furnace Flame, one below and one above, form two sandwiches containing cheese.
"At least it can buy us time and attract attention."
"It's no use. Sorion isn't stupid. He won't give us a chance to launch a surprise attack. He will guard the exit firmly!"
"Then let's lure the snake out of its hole, give it a target that it can't help but be distracted. If the dragons are leaderless, can you break through the Demon-Hunting Army's defenses?" Yuki interrupted her, enunciating each word clearly:
"I don't consider His dignity when I do things. The seed of doubt has already been planted, and that 'Left Hand of Sora' won't put up a full-scale resistance."
This was an added bonus. Froya thought for a moment, then glanced at Kalpas and the other great demons who had usurped power in the 'Peach Blossom Spring' battle.
"We can try, but the prerequisite you mentioned doesn't exist. Even if we attack the City of Gods now, Sorion won't even give it a second glance."
"The City of Gods is nothing more than a bunch of celestial structures; it has no right to use the 'besieging Wei to rescue Zhao' strategy. But can the Chaos Furnace Flame itself lure it away?"
Froya's mouth dropped open, and she blurted out, "You can enter the Gate of God!?"
"Of course not, that's the strongest seal set up by the six main gods, how could anyone be allowed to enter?" Yuki shook his head and explained, "I asked Isaac, unless the trial is completed or the main gods summon him, it's impossible to force your way through the gate."
"Then how does that threaten the Chaos Furnace Flame itself?" Froya was completely confused; this was a vicious cycle.
"Because I can make it roll out of the Divine Realm."
The surroundings were completely silent, as if they were watching a madman. The six main gods divided their power, established the Divine Realm, erased its existence, and even took turns guarding it, all to prevent anyone from stealing fire.
This is like an impregnable fortress, firmly guarding the core treasure at its center.
Now someone is telling them that this impregnable fortress is useless, and they don't even need to go in to steal it; just beckon with a finger, and the treasure will grow legs and run out on its own.
How could that be possible? Are the supreme gods Clown? Or has he already contacted other gods and is preparing to invite him in?
Yuki didn't explain; he must have been confident to go all in. Looking at the notes for the Torch of the Gods, the last piece was already in his grasp.
[Note: Reincarnation items will resonate with each other, attracting reincarnation items in this plane (Note: must be unowned). Each reincarnation team can have no more than one reincarnation item.]
This was his main quest when he entered the dungeon, and he never forgot it for a moment. He had just approached the Gate of the Divine Realm to determine whether the Chaos Furnace Flame was a reincarnation item.
Yuki was simply unable to make up his mind. The dungeon was definitely safer than the Outpost, but he didn't know what the consequences would be if he activated the Torch of the Gods.
"I helped Him make up his mind, and He helped me make up my mind too. If we don't do it, we'll die. So let's be reckless." Yuki muttered to himself, putting his chaotic thoughts to the back of his mind. Or rather, he should have been prepared when he received the Divine Torch.
Having obtained the Divine Torch, he had reached a crucial juncture. The attention from the Reincarnation Game wouldn't be easy to overcome, and now it was forcing him to use this thing.
Since there is no better way, let's face the inevitability of Destiny.
Yuki suddenly looked up, his eyes gleaming. "Kalpas, lead the demons to break through those idiots, open the Abyss Grade exit for me, and rescue the people inside!"
"Tch, it all comes down to a bloody battle in the end." Kalpas twisted his neck and slammed his fist together. "This is my specialty, don't worry."
Blindly forging a bloody path is Kalpas's specialty. Yuki nodded slightly to Froya, who understood.
Driven by their desire to become gods, the Demon-Hunting Army' morale soared; the demons, equally determined to survive, remained resolute; and those in the Abyss Grade were consumed by rage over the betrayal.
On this battlefield, everyone was filled with fighting spirit, but everyone knew that the key to this battle lay with Yuki.
Summoning the Chaos Furnace Flame was only the first step. He had to stop the 'Sky God' Sorion, otherwise, if the strongest warrior entered the battlefield, not only would he fail to rescue the people in the Abyss Grade and disrupt the plan, but the demon race would also be wiped out prematurely.
The heavy responsibility fell on Yuuki 'Yuki, but unexpectedly, he breathed steadily, picked up the rune, and opened the gap.
"Ten minutes countdown, all-out battle!"
Sorion stood atop his chariot, overlooking the burning sea.
The giant gate overhead opened its doors, like a floodgate being opened, pouring pale 'waves' into the world, sweeping past the dense army formation and flowing into the dark cracks.
The warriors outside didn't know what the flames represented; they were only focused on praising the greatness of the supreme god, who could burn away all evil and traitors without even engaging in bloodshed to reshape the Divine Race.
As for whether anyone was wrongly accused, or whether there are deeper secrets, that's none of my business.
The Abyss Grade was a scene of annihilation. All forces reacted and, no longer able to communicate, fought back driven by the will to survive.
"Too slow. It just so happens to be the Abyss Grade; otherwise, they wouldn't even have the ability to resist."
5, 10, 13, 17, 21...
Sorion felt his authority being taken back, but he was not satisfied. The Abyss Grade was the residue left behind by each restart, which had accumulated a certain resistance. Relying on this resistance, the people below united Isshin and were able to resist the pouring in of the Chaos Furnace Flame.
But upon closer reflection, He realized it was a good thing; He would personally take action, and there was no better terrain than the Abyss Grade.
This is a true dead end; no one can escape except through the rifts. This also saves time from chasing them one by one, because resistance has its limits. Those inside are fighting against the Chaos Furnace Flame while dealing with the Abyss Grade's erosion, and they will eventually be exhausted.
They can hide deeper and utilize their stronger resistance, but the Abyss Grade erosion will also become more intense.
"Useless struggle, rather than desperate resistance, it's better to submit and go to the underworld. Oh, I forgot, the underworld will soon be burned to ashes too."
The God of the Sky smiled, watching the cracks where the 'water level' continued to deepen, then suddenly looked into the distance.
They're out so quickly?
He saw Yuki nearly a hundred kilometers away, where the latter rode a celestial horse, wielding a long spear, looking every bit the fierce warrior on the battlefield. The chief god's smile turned playful, and he became somewhat curious about what this person was doing.
Reconnaissance? Provocation? Spreading the truth?
With a wave of his hand, He set up a huge barrier, isolating all sound and speech, thus Yuki of the ability to talk back.
No matter how blasphemous or vicious the language is, just ignore it. This attempt to lure the tiger away from the mountain is too obvious; only a fool would bite into it.
"You only have one way: lead the remaining demons to break through the ten thousand-strong army I am leading. Can you do it?"
The God of the Sky shook his head. It would be strange if it could be done. There are only a few cards in the world. The opponent might not be able to conjure something out of nothing. He simply stayed outside the Abyss Grade, responding to all changes with unchanging principles.
There's no solution, but I don't dislike such a clever opponent.