Chapter 1371: Open the Way
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Although the matter was of great importance, the plan was simple: launch a powerful attack on Chaos, inflict damage, and retreat. As a matter of fact, this was common, even in Hollywood movies where the protagonist’s method to save the world was also through destroying, killing, turning off a switch, and whatnot. If one were to run around like in the game, one would die sooner than one thought. Most movies nowadays needed only 90 minutes to destroy Earth, so who was one trying to scare with turning on a switch and using secret weapons?
The plan was easier said than done though. Because just like how Rhode’s younger sister opened the plane channel the first time, what exactly did it mean for Chaos to feel pain? Their numbers were infinite, and there was no point in destroying them. So what was the point even if they killed a few more Chaos Lords? How could they call that a beating? Even Chaos didn’t care much about that.
Fortunately, none of this was without a solution. In such a case, the Chaos Eye played a huge role.
After capturing the Chaos Eye from the mental world, it wasn’t as if Rhode hadn’t interrogated it. But unfortunately, it was clear that it wasn’t willing to cooperate. No matter what Rhode asked, the Chaos Eye would rather die than give in. Rhode had no choice but to let go for the time being. But since the Chaos Eye was really precious, he wondered if he should use it to make a specimen or something, which could be considered an achievement at the very least. But he also didn’t expect that he would have to use the Chaos Eye’s power in this matter.
According to his younger sister, all the Chaos Eyes were connected to the core of Chaos. As to where the core of Chaos was, it went without saying that she wasn’t sure. However, she was certain that as long as Rhode used the power of Order to influence the Chaos Eye, it would open up a path to the core of Chaos.
When that happened, as long as he displayed his fierce aggression as if he were ready to fight to the death, Chaos would undoubtedly be aware of his presence. And if done correctly, he could successfully gather the attention of the Chaos that was currently besieging the plane channel. The next thing he needed to do was to make sure that he attracted all their attention. Then, he could retreat leisurely and wait for the full unfolding of the plane channel.
Frankly speaking, this was like the other-worldly version of ‘besiege Wei and rescue Zhao’. But he had to admit that the likelihood of success was quite high. The reason was that Chaos had no order and only relied on its senses. Once it sensed that its core was in danger, it would do whatever it could to rescue it, thus holding back its attacks in other areas.
Although there was an infinite number of Chaos, there was still a finite amount of s.p.a.ce. It was like filling a teacup to the brim with water. If one poured more water into it, it would overflow. No matter how much Chaos there was, only a handful of them would be able to attack Rhode (based on the overall number), so he could easily attract the attention of all of Chaos. If he was able to escape before it was too late, the plan was considered complete.
Of course, it wasn’t like this plan didn’t have its difficulty. First of all, Rhode had to penetrate deep enough as if he couldn’t get Chaos to clearly sense that it was in peril, it wouldn’t be effective. Secondly, during the retreat, Rhode would have to return as fast as he could.
The plan was that when his younger sister opened the plane channel fully, everyone would immediately abandon the first two layers of defense and head straight to the third layer, before blowing up the rest of the Dragon Soul Continent to ensure that Chaos couldn’t get in. If Rhode couldn’t make it back in time, he would be spending the rest of his life with Chaos. Of course, if luck was on his side, it wasn’t impossible for him to build another shelter in the Dragon Soul Continent…
But whether or not he wanted to was another matter.
“Okay, the preparations are almost ready. We can begin to get started.”
Standing on the city wall and looking at the battlefield in front of him, Rhode sighed helplessly and ordered. Although the battle hadn’t begun, he looked burnt out already as if he had just fought several battles. But in fact, in a certain aspect, his reaction wasn’t exaggerated. Because he was indeed in several ‘wars’…
… Regarding the distribution of manpower.
Because this was a dangerous mission, he didn’t intend to bring everyone along. As a result, the young ladies weren’t willing to accept his arrangements. He initially decided to take a break before moving off. But in the end, he spent three hours trying to convince his harem, which was even more tiring than a real battle with Chaos.
First of all, there was Anne; the unstable one who clearly got the ‘even if I die, I will die with Leader’ att.i.tude. Or maybe she already came up with the thought of ‘as long as I can cover Leader’s retreat, it doesn’t matter even if I die’. Since she had more than one previous conviction, Rhode didn’t dare to risk taking her along. But Anne was extremely stubborn and insistent. No matter what he said, she persisted in following.
So without a choice, he got Marybelle to lock her up, so that she wouldn’t sneak off with him again. This time was different from the previous occasions as it could really kill her. Rhode’s original idea was to only bring along the three phantom guardians—Mini Bubble Gum, Canary, and Icy Snow—and the three deity wardens—Alice, Marybelle, and Ca.s.sidy—and three magical wars.h.i.+ps to clear the path of the plane channel. That way, if one of them was sacrificed, he could use the system interface to summon them again.
But the system interface wouldn’t work for the rest. Marlene insisted on following, while Lize knew that she would only drag the team back so she didn’t say much. As for Anne, if Rhode hadn’t asked Marybelle to lock her up, she wouldn’t have left his side.
If it were a normal day, Rhode’s speech would have certain influence and impact. But now that he turned into a child, his authority had shrunk as much as his height. Even though he stared at them and spoke seriously, they couldn’t feel any boldness from him in the slightest. Besides, what frustrated him even more was that Canary was as if stroking his head out of motherly love, which made his hair stand on end. It wasn’t like Canary hadn’t stroked his head before, but it was completely different between lovers and between mother and son, okay?!
But no matter how much Rhode protested, there was absolutely nothing he could do to change their minds. Not only that, but Anne also shouted “how adorable!” from the side, which was absolutely not the main reason he wanted Marybelle to lock her in.
Yes, absolutely not.
It was so important that it needed to be mentioned twice.
“Okay, after we launch the operation, Lapis, you’re going to work on the installation of Plane Destruction Bombs. You should know the specifics.”
After taking a deep breath and tossing the painful thoughts to the back of his head, Rhode looked at Lapis who stood beside him and ordered. In this plan, her Plane Destruction Bombs played the most critical part because only its damage could demolish Chaos once and for all.
Not only that, but in the process of pa.s.sing through the plane channel, his younger sister would also activate the Door of Akasha, which would purify the presence of Order in the entirety of the Dragon Soul Continent. In other words, after she activated the power of the Door of Akasha, all Chaos within the Dragon Soul Continent would be wiped out. Of course, it didn’t mean that the natives would turn into robots. Rather, like a sterile room, it would filter out all the harmful germs.
On the external side, the parts of the Dragon Soul Continent that were corroded by Chaos would be completely destroyed in the blast of the Plane Destruction Bombs. And to some extent, apart from Rhode and his younger sister, Lapis held the most important role in this transmigration plan, which perhaps no one could have imagined.
“I-I got it, Your Majesty.”
Perhaps it was because Rhode was in the form of a child, Lapis became less afraid of him. Despite that, she still felt a little nervous. She might be an innocent young lady, but she was in no way a fool. She knew how important this mission that he gave her was, which was why she felt rather worried. But at any rate, she had followed him for so long, and fighting Chaos on the front lines these days also strengthened her mentality, making this timid elf much braver than before.
“Alright, let’s begin!”
After making sure that everything was in place, Rhode put on a stern expression, looked forward, and stood up. Soon after, along with his movement, a dense, pitch-black shadow erupted from his body. In the blink of an eye, the overwhelming shadow coalesced into a dragon that covered the sky. The Void Dragon fluttered his wings, lifted his head, and snarled.
“———!”
Along with this roar, a bright light beam burst out of the enormous dragon’s mouth, streaking across the air. Soon after, the light beam distorted and trembled, transforming into an azure eye that was as large as the moon. Immediately after, one could see the huge, azure eye rotating and looking in the direction Chaos surged.
At the next moment, an incomparably dazzling white brilliance emitted from the eyeball, transforming into a conical pillar of light that pierced into the distant depths of Chaos. Along with the appearance of the light pillar, the oceans of Chaos came to a standstill. All of a sudden, they exploded with hoa.r.s.e, miserable screeches and retreated frantically. At the same time, the center of the turbid wave of Chaos also rotated as if a black hole being revealed.
“Attack!”
Along with Rhode’s command, the pitch-black, gigantic magical wars.h.i.+ps erupted with dazzling blue magical lights that shot deep into the black hole.