Chapter 240: Chapter 125: The Legendary Demon’s Smurf Account
This time, Zorn’s Evil Spirit Calamity enveloped the entire island city, including the Wizard Tower where the Upper Rank Powerhouses were located.
Those Saintsman People, so fond of the tides of war.
They would be burned to ashes in these cruel flames of battle.
Zorn was also targeting the Demon Creatures.
A vast Death Black Mist descended. Needless to say, the Saintsman People were buried on the spot by the Evil Spirit Calamity.
But the Demon Creatures were clearly far more resilient.
Zorn’s current strength was at Level 9.
When the Level Six Demon Creatures were covered by the Death Black Mist, they could still struggle and quickly flee the afflicted area.
In contrast, it was very difficult for a human Level Six Transcendent to escape.
The Level 7 and Level 8 Demons, however, could resist Zorn’s Level 9 Evil Spirit Calamity relatively well.
’As expected of a powerful species forged in Purgatory.’
’They’re quite strong when it comes to resisting the lethal properties of the Evil Spirit Calamity.’
’They might be resistant, but if they stay in this environment for long enough, it will still be fatal.’
Zorn was lost in thought as he watched the Level Six, Level 7, and Level 8 Demon Creatures scattering in all directions, also trying to avoid the Death Black Mist.
As the Evil Spirit Calamity continued to spread, the sky was already beginning to brighten with the dawn.
Demons, the Evil Spirit Calamity, God-Statue Demons, pirates, and Transcendents from the Saintisman Steam Empire.
The forces of all these factions were chaotically clashing across the entire island and the surrounding seas.
The entire area had descended into complete chaos.
Zorn couldn’t be sure who the final winner would be, but he was certain of one thing.
This time, Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island was well and truly finished.
At the same time, news of the large-scale invasion of Demon Creatures would quickly spread to every corner of the World.
In times of peace, this might have caused significant turmoil across the continent.
The major powers might even have formed a united front to resist the Demon invasion.
But now...
The flames of war had already been burning on the Holy Land Continent for a year.
It had long since reached a kill-or-be-killed stage.
No one would care about a Demon invasion.
In fact, in the Chapters to come, the Demon invasion was just one of the forces contributing to the World’s collapse and destruction.
It could even be considered one of the lesser ones.
The powerful Mysterious Realms from High Level regions were already slowly making their way in.
The World was destined for irreversible destruction.
As the Evil Spirit Calamity continued to expand, Zorn sensed several Level 9 and Level 10 Demons with powerful Perception Abilities beginning to search the vicinity for the source of the Catastrophe Ceremony.
Seeing this, Zorn chuckled softly.
’If the Evil Spirit Calamity had just begun and they found the source of the ceremony, they could have snuffed it out.’
’Then they could have ended this Evil Spirit Calamity.’
’Unfortunately, I already prepared the Evil Spirit Calamity in the Magical Castle and allowed its power to gestate.’
’This bloom is already a complete Evil Spirit Calamity.’
’Only by investing a massive amount of resources could they extinguish this Evil Spirit Calamity, which has now stabilized at Level 8.’
"You guys can take your time searching! I’m not going to play with you here anymore."
After silently stowing the Magical Castle away into his Spiritual Realm, Zorn made his way toward the location of the Upper Rank Level Wizard Tower.
The Ancient Ruins beneath the Upper Rank Level Wizard Tower were his true destination this time.
If the Wizard Tower’s protective barrier were still intact, the Demon Creatures would surely have stationed guards here.
It would have been quite difficult for Zorn to sneak in.
But now, the Demon Creatures had plundered all the resources inside, and Zorn had broken the barrier with Witchcraft.
As long as he was careful, the Demon Creatures wouldn’t be able to discover his tracks.
He moved through the Mirror Image Layer Realm, carefully avoiding the Demon Creatures’ patrols.
As he advanced, Zorn mused to himself.
’Good thing I chose the Static Sect for my Divine Kingdom Skills back then. Otherwise, moving around here, I would have definitely been discovered. It would be a real pain to be hunted by a pack of Demons.’
Even though Zorn was extremely powerful now, he still had to flee when necessary when facing a Demon Creature army of this scale.
’I might be a World-level BOSS, but those Great Demon Lords are not weak either.’
’Also...’
Sensing the potent, scorching auras of the Level 10 and Level 9 Demon Lords, Zorn couldn’t help but rub the bridge of his nose.
’The number of Demons that came in this time is truly astonishing.’
’For some time to come, I’m afraid the seas will be crawling with rampaging Demon Creatures.’
’The Tree of the Evil Magic Ring will also bloom on Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island soon.’
’However... with my Evil Spirit Calamity Ceremony blooming here first, if they want to build a Demon·Magic Ring Tree, they’ll probably have to pay a steep price.’
’This should delay the Demon Creatures’ progress in destroying the World a little.’
’By then, I’ll be able to kill more Demons and gain more Levels. That way, I’ll be safer when I reach the Star Realm.’
Zorn had long had a detailed plan for the Spirit Realm faction he would join after leaving this World.
It would be an ideal place for him to develop and grow steadily.
’And... the epic tide Chapter there is at its peak. It’s the perfect time for an Evil Spirit Wizard’s second venture!’
...
Passing through the thick rock wall, Zorn’s body, which had been ethereal like an Undead’s, gradually solidified and landed.
He glanced back at the wall and saw that the sockets originally inlaid with Energy Crystal Stones had all been destroyed.
Looking around the cavern area behind the rock wall, he saw many similar signs of destruction.
’Those damned Demons will only drain every last drop of Energy here, then awaken the dormant Doomsday Volcano to bring destruction to the World while creating a comfortable environment for themselves.’
Zorn was all too familiar with the process the Demon Creatures used to construct a Tree of the Evil Magic Ring and destroy a World.
As he walked deeper into the cavern, Zorn continuously released the Calamity Black Mist.
There was only one Demon here.
And it was an extremely powerful one.
When Zorn reached the end of the underground cavern, a powerful Demon Lord with blood-red Magma Scale Armor sat there quietly.
The lava power it naturally radiated had melted the rock directly beneath it.
GLUG... GLUG... GLUG...
The searing liquid lava churned.
The air was thick with the pungent, mingled smell of sulfur and magma.
’A natural lava pool creator.’
The moment he entered and sensed its aura, Zorn already knew who it was.
The towering Demon Creature, sitting cross-legged in the pool of lava, slowly turned around.
Its scorching, burning pupils reflected Zorn’s silhouette.
"Zorn Corick, the World Lord Level creature at the heart of this World’s unfolding Chapter. I am correct, am I not?"
The Demon Lord’s voice was as deep as rolling thunder.
"You are absolutely correct, Lord Mole Dicks."
"Oh? You know of me?"
"I know that within the Demon Realm, there are many, many powerful Legendary Demon Lords, and you... are one of them."
"Although this tiny Level 10 Demon shell of yours is only a part of you, it still possesses the power to kill me with ease."
What Zorn said was true.
Before him was not a mere projection.
It was a part of an extremely powerful Legendary Demon Lord.
"Heh heh... For a Transcendent of your Level to know so much about the Demon Realm."
"You came straight here. Are you trying to open this ancient door to the ruins?"
"I’ve collected some clues and an Ancient Spell from other places. I don’t know if it will succeed, but it’s worth a try," Zorn explained.
"Then give it a try! If you can really open it, I won’t have to waste any more time here."
"I don’t know what great secrets are hidden within these ancient and secluded ruins, but I can feel something inside that’s attracting me."
As he spoke, the Legendary Demon Lord slowly placed his palm on the vast, towering gate.
"In return, I can spare your life."
Normally, Mole Dicks would never let this darling of the world’s tide touch this ancient and secret gate.
Because the man shared the same origin as this World, there was a real chance he could open it.
But things were different now.
Mole Dicks could sense that many other powers had entered this World.
He couldn’t afford to delay for too long.
Letting this human open it was no issue.
He could just as easily kill the human afterward and claim all the treasures here for himself.
This human was powerless to stop him.
For the demon to agree so easily sent Zorn’s thoughts spinning rapidly.
Zorn knew there would be a powerful Level 10 Demon stationed here.
The key was what tier its strength belonged to.
’If it was an Upper Rank Level Demon avatar, I could take a gamble and might be able to kill it.’
’If it was a Crown Level Demon’s avatar, it would be more difficult.’
’But if I was willing to die a few times, it wouldn’t be impossible to kill it.’
’But this was a Legendary Demon Lord. There was basically no hope.’
This Mole Dicks was at least a Level 24 or Level 25 Legendary Lord.
Even if Zorn sacrificed all four of his remaining lives here, he would never be able to defeat this Legendary Demon Lord’s Level 10 vessel.
If he hadn’t come here, Zorn would have completely lost the chance to open this Doorway.
But by coming here to open it... the moment he succeeded, Death would follow.
’Don’t be fooled by this Demon’s rich voice, natural posture, and sincere tone. He says it like he means it, but I know these Demon Creatures all too well.’
’Besides, I just killed quite a few of them outside.’
Fortunately, Zorn had his own plan.
The fact that the Demon was willing to let him open the door—or at least touch the ancient, secret gate—made this the most convenient of all his plans.
Taking a deep breath, Zorn walked forward.
He passed the powerful Demon Creature and arrived before the towering, heavy, ancient, and secret gate.
Then, Zorn slowly placed a single palm on it and began to chant the Ancient Spell.
About two hourglasses worth of time passed.
On the towering ancient gate, various lines of Energy continuously lit up.
Although Zorn had infused it with a great deal of Energy through his Spell and Evil Energy, there was still no reaction.
It showed no signs of opening.
Another hourglass of time went by.
Only then did Zorn slowly withdraw his palm.
"Lord Mole Dicks, based on the methods I know, it seems I won’t be able to open this ancient, secret gate in a short time. If..."
Before Zorn could finish his sentence, a blood-red whip lashed out viciously.
POP!
Zorn’s body was whipped so hard it instantly exploded into a rain of blood and gore.
’If he can’t open it, then he has no value.’ Mole Dicks killed him without the slightest hesitation.
’Even though it’s just a Level 10 Demon Lord, it contains a portion of Legendary power. As expected, it’s not something I can fight at my current Level.’
As the Demon Lord’s Apostle moved to absorb his bloody remains, Zorn decisively used Resurrection and fled!
A Death escape.
This was the core technique of a World-level boss, and the very foundation of Zorn’s survival.
"Just like that Lord of War from Saintisman, this guy really does have a Resurrection Ability. If that’s the case, then so does that Nightmare Angel."
"And..."
Mole Dicks looked at the remains of flesh and blood in his hand, which were rapidly turning to ash and dissipating along with the exploded Energy. He frowned slightly.
"It’s a very advanced Resurrection method, too."
"There are many Worlds where the tides of a new Chapter are rising."
"But the Chapters of other Worlds would never produce such a powerful and peculiar Sequence."
"This World is very, very special."
"I get the feeling there’s a secret treasure buried deep within this World."
"All the major powers are gathering here. Heh heh... It’s been a long, long time since these realms have gone to war with each other. I’m really... looking forward to it!"
