Grinding EXP From a Demon Hunting Ship

Chapter 375: Chapter 370: The Orbit’s Secret, Surprise Assault

Mist Forest Divine Kingdom.

Within the Thick Fog Forest Sea, a goddess wearing a floral crown and draped in white gauze stepped lightly with her lotus-like feet.

Her golden hair was brilliant, her features dignified and beautiful. Her delicate skin, like the finest white jade, emitted a milky-white luminescence.

This being was none other than the Goddess of Wisdom, Metis!

WHOOSH.

A delicate, fresh floral fragrance emanated from her, spreading in all directions.

The overflowing fragrance kept the ubiquitous spore toxins of the Mist Forest Divine Kingdom at bay, a full three feet from her body.

At this moment, the goddess was holding a sacred tome.

As she walked, she would occasionally pause to carefully survey her surroundings, seemingly comparing the environment to the records within the tome.

The sacred tome was bound in a dark gold cover. Its pages were yellowed with age, exuding a rich historical aura. In the center of the cover, a gilded olive branch insignia shimmered.

It was not a Divine Artifact, but to Metis, it was more valuable than most!

It was the physical manifestation of the [Wisdom] divine portfolio!

With this sacred tome, Metis essentially had a top-tier AI assistant, capable of collecting data and using that intelligence to perform precise analyses and deductions!

And now, her recent exploration of the Divine Kingdom had allowed Metis to gather sufficient information.

’This entire Mist Forest Divine Kingdom is a giant Orbit.’

’And the purpose of this Orbit...’ Metis’s eyes flickered. The gilded olive branch insignia on the sacred tome in her hand began to glow with golden light.

A vast amount of information flowed into the sacred tome.

A moment later, the tome returned an answer.

"This is..." Metis murmured.

"This Orbit... it’s meant to replicate the end of the Second Age?"

Metis’s expression froze for an instant, then filled with horror.

She was no stranger to the history—or rather, the mythology—of the Second Age.

’In that case...’

’The Divine Incarnations like us who entered this Divine Kingdom...’

’Aren’t we all just the intended sacrifices?!’

Metis’s gaze turned heavy, a chill rising within her.

The end of the Second Age...

At the end of every era, the dawn of a new one was consecrated with the blood of gods as sacrifice!

’And not only that...’

’It’s not just the God of Mist Forest, but the Nether Mirror too!’

Metis bit her lip, her heart sinking.

There was no doubt. The Divine Master had likely come here for the final product of this Orbit!

If that was the case, the Nether Mirror would also ensure the smooth execution of this Orbit. He might even be... more invested in it than the God of Mist Forest!

This was perfectly normal. For instance, even if bandits coveted the grain in a farmer’s field, they wouldn’t attack before the harvest. They might even drive away smaller groups of bandits to protect the quantity of their eventual spoils!

’This is not good...’

Metis frowned.

Of course, the fall of a single incarnation wouldn’t be enough to force her into slumber. But it would still be a grievous blow, a major loss of vitality.

Especially...

’The Aquis Shield... there’s no trace of it!’

Metis hadn’t forgotten the purpose of this particular incarnation!

’Even if I can’t obtain the divine shield...’

’...at the very least, I must find out where it is...’

If she could do that, then the fall of this incarnation would be, at least, barely acceptable!

Metis set a bottom line for herself in her heart!

"Alright!"

"Time to keep exploring and find that divine shield!"

Metis rallied her spirits.

Clinging to the thought, ’This life can’t be wasted for nothing,’ she continued to scout the area!

...

And at that moment, it was as if the heavens themselves had heard her prayer.

After traveling for dozens of miles, Metis’s expression suddenly froze.

"Hm?"

"I can feel it... the aura of the Aquis Shield!"

"It’s very faint."

"But it’s getting stronger! ...Is that aura... coming toward me?!"

Normally, such rapid movement would signify a hostile target...

But Metis was not alarmed; instead, she was delighted. Her eyes flashed with a peculiar light.

"Come on, then!"

And so, very quickly, just as she had hoped...

A figure emerged from the dense fog.

A young man with a face like carved jade, his features divinely handsome!

He wore an ornate and elegant, deep black, gilt-edged mage robe, and his aura was as deep as an abyss, as vast as the sea!

Moreover, his dark blue eyes glittered magnificently, just like gemstones.

"An Old God scion..."

Metis’s pupils contracted.

At the end of the Second Age, the Old Gods played a rather crucial role!

Furthermore, the First and Second Divine Courts were both completely destroyed at the hands of the Old Gods!

To the gods of the Far South Continent, these monsters from the depths of the sea were the stuff of nightmares!

’To replicate the end of the era...’

’They even found an Old God scion, a lineage long thought extinct?’

’Did they really have to go this far?’

Metis was astonished.

But at the same time, now that she was this close, she also confirmed one thing.

The aura of the Aquis Shield was indeed emanating from the Old God scion before her!

This could only mean one thing: he had, at the very least, been in contact with the Aquis Shield recently!

This made Metis’s heart leap!

"Metis, the Goddess of Wisdom."

"I offer you my greetings."

"It is a great pleasure to see an ancient Old God scion walk the world once more..."

"I wonder, Your Excellency, if you would permit me to ask a question..."

Metis spoke in a complimentary tone, showing goodwill toward Su Ye while subtly probing him.

"Hello there..." Su Ye smiled, revealing a set of perfectly white, even teeth.

"A question?" He tilted his head slightly, as if in thought.

"Of course you ca...n!"

BOOM!

A fierce wind howled as a shockwave erupted!

The very instant Su Ye was halfway through speaking the word "can" in the continental tongue...

He moved!

HUMMM.

Divine Blood surged.

He summoned the Erosion Stream Battle Armor.

He raised his hand, took a step, and threw a straight punch!

The series of movements was executed in one smooth, unbroken motion!

In an instant, Su Ye’s armored fist, clad in the Dark Blue Arm Armor, swung with his full power, reaching Metis’s nose carried by a terrifying gale!

BANG!

The sound of an airburst exploded!

Metis’s figure dissipated along with it.

BOOM.

The explosive force formed a circular shockwave!

It uprooted and flattened the giant trees within a ten-meter radius, snapping them like blades of grass!

However, Metis’s figure was nowhere to be seen.

"She dodged?" Su Ye frowned slightly and complained.

"These Southern Deities are so hypocritical. How dare she guard against my sneak attack while acting so friendly to my face?!"

"Truly insidious and treacherous. You just can’t trust them!"

Hearing Su Ye’s words, even the Withered Wood Elder’s mouth twitched. He couldn’t help but say:

"That’s enough out of you."

"Hurry up and kill her. Don’t waste time."

"Fine..." Su Ye replied.

’Seriously... there’s just no reasoning with him. Such a typical Southern Deity mindset.’

Su Ye shrugged noncommittally.

Then, his gaze shifted.

SWISH!

His figure vanished from its spot!

His extreme speed made it seem as if Su Ye had precognition!

The very instant Metis’s Escape Technique ended and her figure reappeared, Su Ye’s form materialized right above her head.

Then, he clenched his fist and swung!

Like a meteor strike, he brought it down ruthlessly!

But this time, Metis didn’t dodge. She gritted her teeth and said,

"Arrogant brat..."