Chapter 490: Suspicion of Reason
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Among low-level sorcerers, little was known about the Null World Stone, but it was a highly-strategic a.s.set that the Sorcerers World had in its possession.
The energy provided by this so-called Null World by the sorcerers had the rare ability to alter the laws of s.p.a.cetime. As such, with the Null World Stone’s help, the sorcerers were able to transmit information through cosmic distances via the crystal ball. In rare instances, information could even be sent through to different worlds.
It was at this moment that Black Isotta Stigmata Sorcerer had morphed into a thousand-meter tall black giant. On his gargantuan palm was a ma.s.sive pile of floating gemstones. The pile of gemstones was entirely composed of the aforementioned precious Null World Stones.
Amidst the intense surge of magic waves, the Null World Stones had each become the center point where Null World Energy was converged.
The palm that stretched over a hundred meters wide was covered by a pure layer of Null World Energy like a glove. At the Battle Command’s orders from the Void Fortress, the spinning cloud of magic power above the stumpy Sorcerer Tower stopped in its tracks.
Crack
After painstaking preparations by the sorcerers and their specialized magical array, the cloud of magic power moved the laws of the world once again. With a loud “crack”, a bright light lit up the clear skies as lightning streaks would during a thunderstorm. A magical light beam then penetrated the cloud ceiling above, revealing the World Node where the First Acraepoid Kingdom was concealed.
“So it’s located here, ke ke ke ke ke ke ke! This spatial wall they’re using is pretty interesting!”
It seemed that the enemy had expected that the sorcerers would attempt to open up an entry point into the World Node using the Void Fortress’ magical light beam. Their spatial wall, which was erected in antic.i.p.ation of such a situation successfully halted the sorcerers’ sudden attack. Even the power offered by the Null World Stones in Black Isotta’s grasp had been pushed to its limits.
Unlike any other forms of energy, most of the light rays which collided with the Null World Energy were absorbed, rendering it invisible to the naked eye.
However, when the Null World Energy was unleashed at such unprecedented levels, the s.p.a.ce around it was distorted under extreme pressure so it looked like the flames of a bonfire, just that the bonfire was invisible and shapeless. The surrounding area around that ma.s.sive black hand flickered exactly like an optical illusion.
Boom!
The giant black hand pierced into the World Node that the magic light beam was firing at.
Once again, the low rumbling of thunder echoed through the skies and shook the ground. The hand had torn through the Spatial Wall effortlessly, digging into the auxiliary s.p.a.ce from the Infernal Spirit World.
The thick concentration of Abyssal signal immediately gushed into the hole that Black Isotta’s giant hand had just torn open. The resultant energy ripples from the unexpected intrusion had alarmed the inhabitants of the First Acraepoid Kingdom and soon after, a rapid response team had been dispatched over but to no avail as they plunged to their deaths like nothing but flies the moment they rose above the thick white cloud layer.
“Ke ke ke ke, so this is the old nest of the First Acraepoid King!”
Black Isotta laughed maniacally as he inserted his other hand through the tear into the auxiliary s.p.a.ce. Despite the seemingly vicious attacks by the enemy’s chain of laws, he ignored them as he peered through the crack into their sanctuary with his two large beady eyes.
For a moment, the Flame Burrows that carried the Acraepoids’ screams of terror reverberating through came into full view.
As this was happening, seventy million Abyssal Demons were gathered around Black Isotta on the Infernal Spirit World’s side. Their numbers were so great that they completely blocked off the Sun’s rays, casting a great, ominous shadow on the ground.
Under the control of the Abyssal Summoners’ will, these densely-packed Abyssal Demons squeezed into the Aperture. Viewing from the side of the auxiliary world, it seemed as if a dam had burst open as the invading monsters continued pouring in relentlessly.
After a sizeable portion of Abyssal Demons had made their way through the Void Aperture into the First Acraepoid Kingdom, the seven Abyssal Summoners then made their entrance consecutively, each with a large number of accompanying Abyssal Demons guarding them. Finally, the sorcerers had descended upon the interiors of the First Acraepoid Kingdom.
“Sorcerers! It’s the sorcerers! The G.o.d of the Sorcerers has finally made his move!”
“Defenders! Take up arms and block that crack on the Spatial Wall!”
The Acraepoids looked up at the dark crack across the sky with fear present in every one of their faces. They yelled out in desperation as they made their final stand.
Whoos.h.!.+ Whoos.h.!.+ Whoos.h.!.+ Whoos.h.!.+ Whoos.h.!.+…
A formation of Acraepoids lifted off the ground. Judging from its size, there were only about ten thousand or more of them.
At the forefront of the formation were six ten-meter-long Infernal Giant Swords, br.i.m.m.i.n.g with so much energy that it caused ripples that spread through the surrounding air. These swords were swung around constantly, slaying the Abyssal Demons that encircled them as they charged toward the Void Aperture fearlessly.
The six n.o.ble Acraepoids’ eyes were relatively calm as they led the ten-thousand-strong team of elite Acraepoids toward the opening. This moment was the best shot they would ever have at sealing the Void Aperture.
Should they let slip this moment and miss out on the chance to plug the hole that had been freshly torn open, the despair-inducing Abyssal Demons would surge into the kingdom’s grounds and by then…
Then, the Acraepoid race would not stand a chance in such a battle. The near endless stream of Abyssal Demons could kill off the Acraepoids by merely occupying every inch of their holy kingdom!
The Acraepoids had been driven into a corner. This would be their final resting ground, so there were no other options than to fight to the death!
“Ke ke ke ke ke ke, roar!”
As the dark crack was further pried open, the gigantic Black Isotta who was floating high up in the sky above the Infernal Spirit World cackled in an evil manner before a black rippling pattern made its way through the crack, descending upon the auxiliary world.
The sight of this ripple was an omen of death. It was the mental spell Black Isotta would often cast when faced with an enemy with large numbers.
As it swept over the first wave of attacking Acraepoids, their bodies jolted and with the exception of a few Level-2, Level-3 Acraepoids who could withstand the sudden blow, most of the other low-level Acraepoids fell like raindrops onto the ground. Their lifeless bodies fell headfirst, smas.h.i.+ng into the ground creating dull thuds which could be heard even from high up in the sky.
In mere seconds, a large portion of the fearless ten-thousand strong attacking team of elite Acraepoids fell from the sky.
Black Isotta’s gaze penetrated these six Acraepoid n.o.bles.
“Hee hee hee hee hee, sorry to bother you my friends but I will hand over the mission to you guys now. Make sure you wipe these Acraepoids completely off from this world! I will hold this crack open for an hourgla.s.s. After that, you’ll have to find a way to break open the Spatial Wall from the inside on your own.”
“Alright.”
“Understood.”
“They definitely did live up to our expectations…”
Misaha, Grimm and the rest of the seven Abyssal Summoners each responded to the Stigmata Sorcerer’s order with a seemingly calm tone, as if this was just another small task they had to handle. Either that, or these sorcerers were br.i.m.m.i.n.g with confidence, that they would complete this task flawlessly soon.
It made sense though. Even if one ignored the ma.s.sive Bright Sorcerer army that was so well prepped for this invasion, or the army of Dark Sorcerers, or the ten-million-strong soul slave army, each of these Abyssal Summoners had more than ten million Abyssal Demons under their command. This alone was enough for the Acraepoids to hang their heads in despair.
In the sky above the First Acraepoid Kingdom.
The six Acraepoid n.o.bles were making a last-ditch effort to stop this sudden attack. Each of them took out a black ball of flame and raised it high above their heads.
Making their final summoning of the Infernal Spirit World’s laws, from the deep underground chasms below the First Acraepoid Kingdom, six thick law chains shot up into the sky.
Whoop, whoop…
The ma.s.sive law chains wound around the pair of black hands. As a last resort, the giant hands retracted back into the crack and suddenly, an equally gigantic Sorcerer Book nearing a hundred meters tall fell through the crack.
Boom!
The ominous energy ripples spreading from the Sorcerer Book being connected to Black Isotta’s powers, formed into a thick, black light pillar hundreds of meters tall.
A black light pillar centered around this Sorcerer Book and penetrated the Void Aperture, driving away the surrounding clouds. The sky now looked like a broken mirror. Even with the intervention of the law chains, it was nowhere near enough to stop the destruction brought on by this black light pillar.
More and more Abyssal Demons were using the chance this black light pillar provided to continue surging toward the Acraepoid Kingdom. Their numbers were growing ever larger by the moment…
According to Black Isotta’s estimation, this black light pillar was able to withstand the erosion from the Acraepoids’ repair efforts for about an hourgla.s.s.
Even the Acraepoids’ chain of laws were not capable of making so much as a scratch on this black light pillar.
Everything was going according to Black Isotta’s plan and thus, victory was right before his eyes. This Demon-Hunting expedition would be coming to a close soon…
Suddenly, Black Isotta grunted in suspicion.
In the underground temple of the First Acraepoid Kingdom, many of its wors.h.i.+ppers clasped their hands in prayer, unleas.h.i.+ng the most primitive Ancient Seal he had ever seen!
A black light strand rose up from the surface of the Acraepoid Kingdom and flew toward the Sorcerer Book. Its shape vaguely resembled the form of a skinny black claw as it clung onto the Sorcerer Book.
“Heh heh heh heh…”
Black Isotta chuckled menacingly. If he had not cracked the secrets to these Ancient Seals, it would have undoubtedly caused him a lot of trouble. But now…
“Hmm!?”
Suddenly, the smug, confident look on Black Isotta’s face turned into doubt. An energy wave of the s.p.a.cetime Law suddenly swept over him from some unknown corner of the Infernal Spirit World!
Black Isotta barely had enough time to tuck away the Sorcerer Book before the Void Aperture was clamped shut after the s.p.a.cetime Law washed over it. The tens of thousands of Abyssal Demons who were still making their way across the aperture as this happened were compressed and squashed into a shower of blood and pulp.
“How is this possible! Is this the descent of an Eternal Dominator? Wait, no! Could it be…”
Black Isotta remained floating mid-air as he muttered to himself in disbelief.
“A new World Aperture has been created in this world at the same time as the invasion?”