Chapter 1490: Chapter 929: Sunrise Dawn (Part 7): Barrier
The continent’s information in the Dawn World is still quite rich.
Although players have been on this map for less than two years, their adventurous nature has long led them deep into various regions of the continent...
Perhaps a detailed map of the continent cannot be formed now, but sketching a rough idea and having an initial understanding of each region is more than sufficient.
The Imperial Magic Academy Ice Fortress is no exception.
The West Continent documents compiled by players do not have detailed records of the Ice Fortress.
However, even from a few words, it can be seen that before the cataclysmic event, this Magic Academy atop the mountain gathered the essence of mage professions from across the continent...
Looking at the records in the system information, Tony couldn’t help but look at Ados.
If he remembers correctly, the only son of this old mage whose family was destroyed was studying at the Imperial Magic Academy.
After the cataclysmic event, roads across the continent were blocked, the sky was dim, abyssal pollution continuously spread, and people could only hide and live in misery.
Ados and others are probably here for the first time since the cataclysm.
Also, if Tony’s guess is correct, they may not even know the current situation of the Imperial Magic Academy.
They are not players who can ignore life and death and recklessly explore the continent map.
Nor do they have the players’ game systems for sharing information.
"Ados... Have you received any news about the Ice Fortress since then?"
After a moment of silence, Bols asked in a deep voice.
Ados was silent for a long time and sighed:
"No."
Again, silence for a long time.
The Ice Fortress is a holy place for mage professions, with strong individuals everywhere.
If there’s been no news since the cataclysm, then it’s probably... the worst news.
Everyone witnessed that disaster with their own eyes, and they know well that the most dangerous were not ordinary people but the highly skilled professionals during that terrifying event.
The stronger the power, the greater the crisis faced.
Similarly, the Ice Fortress, possessing many Magic Masters and even Legendary Mages, was probably heavily impacted by that incident...
Obviously, the fate of this academy is probably not promising.
No news is the worst news...
As a holy place for mages, there are countless ways to relay messages.
Completely losing contact alone indicates significant issues.
"How about... we change routes and head south or north? The supporting Chosen Ones are not far from us. As long as we delay enough time for them to join us, there is no need to continue eastward."
Tony suggested.
Actually, his most desired proposal was simply to rest for a couple of days, but it’s not feasible.
The Magic Energy Core they carried, continually absorbing magic power and attracting Fallen Creatures, won’t allow them a three-day stop at the same place.
The longer they stay, the more Fallen Creatures focus on them, making the journey increasingly dangerous.
Even though Tony’s power has greatly improved, it is still insufficient.
He cannot yet fight against hundreds alone, let alone if they are unfortunate enough to attract a beast tide, facing not hundreds but thousands, endless numbers...
With Tony’s route change proposal, Bols and Ramsis’ eyes once again turned to Ados.
After a moment of silence, Ados slowly nodded:
"Okay, the terrain of Snow Mountain is complex, and there are probably many Fallen Mages, the danger level must be high."
"Heading south or north is a good choice, as long as we withstand these days."
Seeing Ados agree, Tony and the others breathed a sigh of relief.
They shifted their gaze to Mire, who was responsible for leading the way, but found this female mage pursing her lips, staring at the worn map with a furrowed brow.
"What’s wrong? Mire, have you encountered any problem?"
Ramsis asked.
"Indeed, there’s a problem..."
Mire sighed deeply.
Speaking, she spread the map on the ground, called the group to check, and pointed to a position on the map:
"Everyone, look, we are currently at this position, moving east will lead us to Snow Mountain."
"This region has complex terrain, and if we change direction northward, we’ll enter the Eastern Basin, which once housed the holy place of the Eternal Church in the Dawn World, and since the cataclysm, it’s probably fallen into the most terrifying place..."
"With our strength, we might not be able to traverse such a hellish forbidden zone."
"And if we change direction southward, then... we will enter the Poisonous Swamp."
"The Poisonous Swamp was already a highly unfavorable area before the cataclysm, and now the whole world is polluted, the situation there can only be more severe..."
"Everyone, whether turning north or south, the dangers we encounter will not be less than those of Snow Mountain, and perhaps... even more."
Mire closed the map, laughing bitterly.
"So... shall we just continue circling in the Canyon Forest? Although the magic power concentration here is not low, at least... we are more familiar with the monsters here."
Tony said.
"I’m afraid not..."
Mire looked up at the sky and sighed.
"Not possible?"
Tony was stunned.
"Yes, Lord Tony, look at the clouds in the sky, aren’t they a bit more crimson than usual?"
Mire pointed to the sky.
Then, she explained:
