Chapter 242: Chapter 126: [Cosmic Altar] (2)
Those powerful entities will harvest the "Cosmic Essence" they need.
When that time comes, a steady stream of races will be thrown into the Holy Relic World, imprisoned in one area after another.
They will await harvest by those powerful entities after being sacrificed for their resonance.
Although there are other ways to break the Level 30 cap,
the method involving the[Cosmic Demon Pool]is just too simple.
So simple that no faction would ever pass up on the immense treasure that is the[Cosmic Demon Pool].
Faced with a resource of this caliber, a treasure of the highest order,
for Zorn to try and monopolize the[Cosmic Demon Pool]for himself, to keep this massive secret from getting out?
That was fundamentally impossible.
First, the three layers of the Cosmic Demon Pool required Middle Rank Level, Upper Rank Level, and Holy Crown Level experts to conquer, respectively.
With Zorn’s current strength, he could take the first layer at most.
The second layer was filled with powerful Upper Rank Level creatures.
And the third layer held even more terrifying, Holy Crown Level existences.
Zorn was completely incapable of shaking the deeper layers of this World.
Controlling the Ancient Ruins was naturally out of the question.
Second, once the World Origin of the[Holy Relic World]was drained to a certain degree,
the[Cosmic Demon Pool Ancient Ruins]would naturally surface, and its main Doorway would open on its own.
At that time, the entire World would feel the presence of the mysterious and ancient[Cosmic Demon Pool].
Zorn alone could not fend off the attacks of so many enemies.
Although it was impossible for Zorn to monopolize the[Cosmic Demon Pool],
by entering first, he could set a perfect trap for the major factions.
A trap that no one who came after him could refuse.
They would walk right into it, willingly.
After all, as a former[Player], this wasn’t the first time Zorn had done something like this.
He was quite experienced with this whole process and plan.
After clearing the first layer of the World, the[Cosmic Altar]will appear.
After clearing the second layer of the World, the[Cosmic Furnace]will appear.
After clearing the third layer of the World, the[Cosmic Demon Pool]itself will appear.
Zorn’s main purpose for entering this time was to steal the core treasure of the first layer: the[Cosmic Altar].
And this was the absolute key for Zorn to enjoy the feedback from the World’s many powers.
His previous Level grinding and faction building...
...at this very moment, it had all been for the sake of obtaining this one crucial, unique item—the[Cosmic Altar].
Without wasting much time, Zorn found the hidden back door deep within the Spirit Realm Layer Realm.
Although it was a back door, it still required the[Cosmic Ancient Language]to open.
These back doors were basically left for[Players].
For any other faction, the only normal way to enter was to wait for the main gate to open automatically.
And establishing a Tree of the Magic Ring on Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island to accelerate the draining of the World Origin would speed up this process.
This was also why Zorn had to rush in before the forces of the[Demon Realm].
He placed one hand on the hidden back door.
As he chanted the[Cosmic Ancient Language],
the lines on the arched doorframe gradually lit up, and a vast, profound starlight bloomed from within.
As this ancient doorframe opened,
Zorn’s heart trembled slightly.
’This... one could say this is the final intersection point for the many powerful nations of this vast, infinite World.’
’In other words, this is the center of the universe!’
’In the future, they will fight tooth and nail for a favorable position here, shedding blood and suffering terrible casualties.’
’Only after realizing they can no longer bear the losses and attrition will they finally reach a balance.’
’But this time...’
Zorn’s eyes narrowed. ’...with me here, that balance will arrive one step sooner.’
’It might even affect the many powerful nations and the factions of the Star Realm.’
Zorn was the only one in this world who had mastered the[Cosmic Ancient Language].
He had the confidence to make such a claim.
After opening the back door, Zorn gave it a gentle push.
His entire body vanished into the vortex of the doorway.
The back door to the ancient ruins vanished along with him.
...
A desert Wilderness.
WHOOSH...
A strange, gusting wind howled past.
Yet not a single grain of sand or dust floated in the air.
Instead, the desert floor undulated like ocean waves, surging with the gusts.
A ceaseless sea of sand!
This was the first layer of the[Cosmic Demon Pool Ancient Ruins].
There were roughly a thousand powerful "Desert Ancient Stone Statues" here.
Their Levels ranged from Level Six all the way to Level 10.
He had to clear out these "Desert Stone Statues" one by one to make the final[Cosmic Altar]appear.
If they were normal "Desert Ancient Stone Statues," it wouldn’t be a problem.
The problem was that the Health Bars of these "Desert Ancient Stone Statues" were astonishingly thick.
Therefore, clearing out these "Desert Ancient Stone Statues" was an extremely time-consuming task.
Standing upon the undulating sea of sand,
Zorn stretched his arms slightly, taking in the strange environment, so different from the outside world.
He breathed in the unique air and scent of the place.
’Hmm... time to solo these ancient ruins again.’
Zorn chuckled softly.
Back when he was a Player, one would generally need to be Level 9 or Level 10, equipped with a top-tier Extraordinary Suit and some powerful Forbidden Items.
Only then could they have a decent chance of soloing the rather dangerous "Ancient Desert."
But the current Zorn had the template of a World-level BOSS.
His own stats were much tougher than those of the ancient statues.
Soloing this "Ancient Desert" would be no problem at all.
While searching for the Desert Ancient Stone Statues wandering the Ancient Desert,
Zorn planned out his solo strategy.
’Those ancient statues are incredibly tough and durable, making them perfect targets for grinding Skills.’
’If you let them go and they burrow underground, their recovery rate is astonishingly high.’
’So I’ll just farm these Desert Ancient Stone Statues while grinding away at my many Skills.’
’In any case, this time I’ve crushed Saint Nuoya Golden Island and let the Demons run rampant across the ocean, completely cutting off Saintisman’s foundation for recovery at sea.’
’First, I damaged the Jade Magic Ring Tree.’
’Then I heavily wounded the[Lord of War], drastically reducing Saintisman’s war potential.’
’And now, I’ve disrupted Saintisman’s recovery rate.’
’I’ve already done so much. If they still can’t beat Saintisman, they’re just too useless.’
’During this time, I’ll just stay here and steadily grind my Skills, level up properly, and prepare for the final war on the continent, as well as the high-level maps of the upcoming journey into the Star Realm.’
’Time to grind!’
As the thoughts raced through his mind, Zorn had already targeted a Level 7 "Desert Ancient Stone Statue" that was five meters tall and covered in what looked like thick, desert-colored Scale Armor, and charged at it.
This time, he wasn’t just going to grind the Witchcraft of an[Evil Spirit Wizard].
He was going to grind up the Skills of a[Fighting Master]as well.
Higher Skill Levels and a deeper foundation were necessary to give Zorn the confidence and backing he needed to begin his upcoming journey across the Planes!
