Light Fortress

Chapter 1774 - 417: Oasis

In theory, every moment counts.

But now they find themselves unable to rush.

Because the key figure is still on the other side of the Red Lake.

At this moment, the other shore of the Red Lake remains serene, countless rays of light shroud the wooden house, and Meng Xizhou stands before these rays; before setting off, she unexpectedly received a summoning from Lord Divine, and rushed here again.

But now, the expression on her face is one of utter shock.

The Cloud Ship is about to depart.

Lord Divine has summoned her here... intending to travel together!

"Are you certain you want to set out with us to the [Old World]?"

Meng Xizhou is still processing the decree from the Light God’s Seat, and has not completely calmed down.

She cautiously asks, "If I remember correctly, there is a rule among the highest seats... that the Divine Throne cannot cross borders at will. For such a significant event like going north in person, do you need to discuss with the other few? Going a step further, can your body endure such a journey?"

"Little Meng, you must understand, not everything in this world requires adhering to rules."

The old man in the wooden house laughs hoarsely, "But you’re right about one thing, I’m too old, and my health is poor, so I will not travel with the Cloud Ship..."

Meng Xizhou seems a bit bewildered.

"In the Duolu River Disaster Realm, your brother Meng Xiao once undertook a similar mission," the Light God’s Seat slowly says, "There are seven Transcendents on the Cloud Ship fleet, and they all wear the ’Light Blessing Robe’. Once they leave Chanyi City and reach the [Old World], they can temporarily erect a portal using the power of the robe... I will descend directly from this portal. Your task is to ensure the stability of the ’descent’."

"...Alright."

Meng Xizhou replies respectfully with lowered eyebrows. Even though she has received the order, she does not leave immediately.

After hesitating for a moment.

Meng Xizhou asks, "Pardon my boldness, but is there something important you need to do upon this descent to the [Old World]?"

"Yes, there is something very important..."

The Light God’s Seat sighs, yet he doesn’t directly address Meng Xizhou’s doubts, instead stating with a smile, "You’ll find out when the time comes."

After a pause.

The old man slowly adds, "If you have time, think carefully about the question I posed earlier, contemplate on what to do when you truly face a decision-making moment."

Meng Xizhou’s expression turns solemn.

She clearly remembers that question... the one about making a choice amidst countless rays of light.

She doesn’t understand why the Light God’s Seat brings it up again.

For many, this question is not easy to answer.

No matter the choice, it involves "sacrifice."

But in Meng Xizhou’s heart, the answer is without suspense.

Abandon the small, to protect the big.

She would never hesitate, no matter how many times she has to make this choice.

...

...

In the void, countless snowflakes drift silently.

These are source quality particles flowing out after the void collapses; the power of all Transcendents comes from this.

"Rust Bone... do you choose cooperation, or exile?"

Deep Sea’s words echo in the void.

Rust Bone, standing on the bronze longsword, contemplates this question for a long time.

His thoughts aren’t about yes or no.

Instead, it’s about how this so-called "exile" would proceed if he says no; whether Deep Sea’s words are merely a bluff.

Facing Rust Bone’s silence, Deep Sea remains patient.

He rests his hands behind his back, quietly waiting for Rust Bone’s answer, while enjoying the captivating scene of the continuously collapsing void.

As more source quality particles gather and descend, this piece of the void is completely covered by snow and ice, a fine layer of snow frost coating both of their robes and hair.

"I’m sorry."

Rust Bone murmurs, "I don’t want to cooperate, nor do I want to be exiled. I choose... to take you down. As for what happens afterward, I couldn’t care less; I trust the Empress will make the right judgment."

"Very well."

Deep Sea nods slightly.

He has been waiting merely for an answer.

To the "procedure".

Yes or no, it doesn’t really matter.

Because either choice triggers the corresponding next step in the process.

Having an answer is enough!

The exchange between them is brief and direct, strikingly crisp, as Rust Bone picks up the bronze sword again, raising the longsword high. Countless origin powers gather at the sword’s tip, the scale armor on his body vibrates incessantly, and the two Great Achievement Domains unfold behind him. It is well known that Rust Bone General’s Extraordinary Ability within the realms of many geniuses is not very outstanding.

His ability is [Iron Eater]!

But at this moment.

A Bronze Giant towering nearly a hundred meters forms behind Rust Bone, and at its emergence, it crushes and shatters the wind and snow around, scattering the source quality particles from the void.

The Anthropomorphic Domain of [Iron Eater] usually reaches at most three or four meters.

Nearly a hundred meters...

There is only one possibility.

That is the infusion of origin power has transformed this domain.

The current [Iron Eater], while not reaching the level of a Divine Domain, has surpassed the realm of ordinary mortals...

This is the conclusion of Rust Bone’s ponderous deliberation.

He decides to utterly destroy the physical form of this former comrade.

Rust Bone doesn’t believe Deep Sea’s words, not a single bit... he doesn’t believe that a complete soul of the White Lizard remains in the deep water area, nor does he believe that by choosing to cooperate, he can freely release White Lizard’s soul.

After years of warfare, the number of cunning foes he has encountered is countless.