In the valley where elemental mists swirled, the Goddess of Fortune, busy in the flower field, suddenly looked up, her narrow eyes filled with surprise. "Terra, he actually surpassed the Goddess of Misfortune? How did he manage to rise so quickly in the rankings?"
After the initial shock, a breathtaking smile appeared on the Goddess of Fortune's beautiful face. "But this is for the best; it buys me more time to accumulate power..."
Lowering her head, the Goddess of Fortune continued her work. It was clear that Lancelot's ascent had greatly relieved the pressure on her. Drops of blood fell from her fingertips into the flower field, and faintly, it seemed as if silvery laughter drifted on the wind.
Continent of Stars.
Royal Capital
Inside the magnificent castle, decadent music drifted out. Downstairs, nobles indulged in sensual pleasures, while upstairs in a room, on a soft bed, two pale figures were entangled together, engaging in natural acts.
A few minutes later, the man roared, panting heavily as he collapsed onto the bed and soon fell asleep.
The Goddess of Misfortune, pinned beneath him, had her once watery eyes now filled with chilling frost. "Terra? She actually managed to climb over me? She's got some skill. No wonder she's made a name for herself in the arena. Looks like I need to speed things up..."
Muttering to herself, the Goddess of Misfortune slightly opened her mouth, and wisps of bloodline energy surged from the man's body, which she devoured entirely, along with the immense Fortune he carried. Furthermore, based on this man, the Goddess of Misfortune's greedy gaze also swept over his entire family.
"Not enough, far from enough. I need more Fortune..."
Maple Leaf Province.
Fallen Leaf County.
Minghu City.
This is a city built beside a large lake, with abundant water resources and fertile land, stretching for thousands of miles. It should have been a vibrant and thriving place.
However, as the ' Aberrant Demon ravaged', the once peaceful and prosperous region lost its bustling crowds, replaced by an eerie desolation.
On the wide street paved with bluestone, the old servant Duolong drove a carriage piled high with goods, and a fierce dog climbed on top of it.
The wheels rolled on, making a creaking sound. Duolong a chill run down his spine and unconsciously gripped the pendant on his chest. It was a jade pendant shaped like an eye, extremely lifelike, as if it were a real eye.
"It's too quiet on this street, Hake. Call out a few times, or I'm getting scared," Duolong said, clutching the eye-shaped pendant in one hand.
The large dog lying on the car seemed to possess intelligence, giving him a disdainful look, but still stood up and let out a roar as powerful and majestic as a lion or tiger, echoing along the kilometer-long street.
Hearing this roar, the old servant, Duolong, emboldened slightly. He turned around and looked enviously at the dog named Hake, saying, "We both eat the same things, and Master even favors me a bit, so how come you awakened the bloodline of the Ancient Beast Race while I'm still just a mortal? It's so unfair!"
Upon hearing this, Hake yawned, not intending to pay any attention to the old man. But at that moment, an extremely cold aura suddenly appeared, and in an instant, the kilometer-long street was shrouded in a thick black mist, and a thin layer of frost appeared on the bluestone floor.
Beneath the black mist, pairs of inhuman, scarlet pupils suddenly appeared, like red lanterns in the Nightfall, startling Duolong.
Hake the dog, however, showed no fear. He leaped to the front of the carriage, his legs slightly bent, his fangs bared, and his muscles twitching. His body swelled nearly tenfold, transforming into a giant dog comparable in size to a house.
'Roar~!!'
The roar was like thunder, the sound waves rolled, and the fiery heat was like a volcanic eruption, suddenly filling the entire long street.
The black mist surged, Aberrant Demon stopped in their tracks at the sound of this Haki roar, letting out threatening growls. But the killing intent in their scarlet eyes grew even stronger. The stronger the creature, the more beneficial its flesh and soul would be to the Aberrant Demon's growth.
These unintelligent fellows, though they know how to seek advantage and avoid harm, aren't exactly quick-witted.
After a moment's hesitation, the Aberrant Demon pounced on Hake and began to fight him, gradually gaining the upper hand.
Seeing this, Duolong, who was hiding behind the carriage, quickly took the pendant off his neck and threw it into the air.
The next second, a dazzling golden light, like the rising sun, rose slowly from the kilometer-long street. The intense light and heat instantly evaporated the thick black mist. Several Aberrant Demon that were fighting with Hake were also irradiated by the golden light emanating from their eyes, their skin torn and bleeding. Before long, they turned into wisps of black smoke and disappeared.
The long street returned to calm.
Duolong had just breathed a sigh of relief when he heard a clapping sound. He turned around and was stunned to find several people standing behind him.
These people were dressed in the same style of Fate Master robes, with gorgeous gold thread embroidered on the cuffs, clearly indicating that they were not from humble backgrounds.
Duolong years, immediately sensed that familiar aura. He quickly realized that these people were all Fate Master.
Who are you?
Duolong caught the pendant falling from mid-air and asked warily.
"You old man, you're really blind! You don't even recognize the clothes we're wearing?"
"Alright, why are you arguing with people from remote areas? This isn't our Apocalypse Cult's territory yet."
"The Apocalypse Cult?"
Upon hearing the name, Duolong was startled, finally realizing the origins of the people before him: the Apocalypse Cult.
Known as the Dynasty of Stars, the strongest Fate Master Sect, its founder is currently the high priest of the dynasty, second only to the emperor, holding a lofty position.
"What? You recognize us?"
Duolong gave an awkward smile. "Of course I know about the Apocalypse Cult Sect. Please, gentlemen, make yourselves at home. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."
After saying this, Duolong turned to slip away, but unexpectedly, the leading Fate Master grabbed him by the back of the collar and said with a half-smile that made Duolong's expression change slightly, "Take me to see your master. I'm very curious how he survived the Cult of the End!"