Chapter 587 Chapter560-Darklord's Fury
After hearing John's plan, the Naga Queen didn't immediately respond.
She pondered carefully for a while before asking, "Are you saying that this plan won't be put into action immediately?"
"Correct, we must ensure that all preparations are thoroughly made before we can execute this plan! Before we proceed, I'll gather more information related to the Dark Faction!"
John's answer provided some reassurance to the Naga Queen, who ultimately agreed to his plan.
While John was preparing for the counterattack against the Dark Faction, Darklord had returned to his base.
After the recent series of crises, Darklord had situated his headquarters in a very secluded location, around the Sunset Mountain area.
Given the previous tug-of-war between the Dark Faction and the Order Faction over Sunset Mountain, neither side had significant control over the area, allowing Darklord to construct a fortress in a hidden spot within the mountain range.
In this fortress, Darklord could continuously harness the power of Mystery.
At the heart of the fortress was a well constructed by Darklord that tapped directly into the source of Mystery power.
This well was the reason Darklord had previously been able to wield such formidable Mystery powers.
After his defeat by John, Darklord immediately retreated to his fortress, where he was consumed by rage, destroying the furniture within his stronghold in his fury.
"You shouldn't give in to despair. The reason for your failure is your arrogance. I've told you before, John is not someone who can be easily defeated," came a voice, attempting to reason with the enraged Darklord.
A chilling, hoarse voice emanated from behind Darklord, unmistakably belonging to the Mystery Saint.
The Mystery Saint had successfully projected his power to Sunset Mountain through the well within Darklord's fortress.
"You are correct; I did underestimate John previously. But it's not entirely my fault, is it? Didn't you promise to grant me immense power? Even the mighty power of Mystery couldn't defeat John in the end. John received direct assistance from the Sea God, while I didn't receive your direct support," Darklord retorted.
In Darklord's view, his defeat by John was solely because John had the support of a deity from the Order Faction.
With such divine assistance, John was invincible against any other player.
The Sacred Relics that Darklord possessed, although powerful, could never match the direct infusion of Mystery power provided by the Mystery Saint.
The Mystery Saint didn't refute Darklord's argument, seemingly agreeing that John's victory was due to the Sea God's blessing.
"You will soon have another opportunity. John and his allies will undoubtedly retaliate against the Dark Faction. You must also head to the Dark Realm. There, you will find a chance to eliminate John. I will provide you with immense support at that time. In the Dark Realm, I can descend directly!"
The Mystery Saint's words altered Darklord's expression.
Darklord's understanding of the Mystery Saint was limited, but the promise of direct intervention by the Mystery Saint in the Dark Realm presented a new opportunity for vengeance against John.
Darklord was aware that Mystery Saint possessed power on par with the Dark Emperor and understood that the Saint was more formidable than the deities of the Order Faction.
With this additional piece of information, Darklord began to speculate more about Mystery Saint's true nature, suspecting a close connection between the Saint and the Dark Faction.
However, Darklord realized he couldn't directly voice this suspicion, as doing so would likely infuriate Mystery Saint.
"Since you've said so, I naturally won't worry as I did before. I will prepare for the upcoming battle as soon as possible. Since you plan to make a direct divine intervention in the Dark Realm, can I avoid taking all my Sacred Relics with me? After all, if I were to lose them in the Dark Realm, it would be challenging to retrieve them," Darklord expressed his concerns, which were not unfounded.
Despite being a member of the Mystery faction, he would still face significant restrictions within the Dark Realm.
Darklord certainly did not want to lose the Sacred Relics he had obtained with great difficulty in the Dark Realm.
Mystery Saint ultimately agreed, recognizing the need for Darklord's additional assistance despite his formidable power.
"There's no need for you to carry any powerful Sacred Relics to the Dark Realm. As long as you encounter John there, I can grant you a level of Mystery power beyond your imagination," Mystery Saint made a clear promise, indicating his own resentment towards the failure of their previous endeavors.
"With that assurance, I'll wait for John's next move. I can be informed of his actions at any time since I still have some intelligence channels in Storm City," Darklord responded.
"That's good. Prepare for the upcoming battle," Mystery Saint concluded.
After discussing the plan of action with Mystery Saint, Darklord left the fortress in Sunset Mountain once again.
To recover his condition, he couldn't stay within the fortress; his presence would disrupt the flow of Mystery power there, potentially affecting Mystery Saint's condition as well.
Darklord set his course for Iceburg Castle.
Though the castle wasn't the safest location for Darklord, it was a place where he could receive assistance from other members of his guild.
Iceburg Castle was currently under the watch of a Legend Magus from the Order Faction, whom Darklord had encountered before.
However, their previous meeting hadn't escalated into direct conflict, as both parties were wary of each other's strength and the situation at the time didn't necessitate a battle.
Darklord's return to Iceburg Castle was intended for combat, aiming to confront and ultimately eliminate the Legend Magus.
Darklord believed that the Legend Magus of the Order Faction would inevitably side with John.
To weaken John's power, he felt compelled to eradicate all Legend Magi of the Order Faction.
As Darklord took action, John arrived at Southern Harbor.
Having persuaded the Naga Queen to support his plan, he intended to have a thorough discussion with the Ocean Sage.
Upon his arrival, he encountered Twilight and Hammer, whose attitudes towards John remained as appreciative as ever, grateful for his contributions.
"You've once again saved us all! I heard about your battles in Storm City, how you defeated two Devils directly! That's truly astonishing!"
Hammer, as a warrior, naturally admired John's remarkable achievements.
All the information he had came from Twilight.
Initially, Hammer wasn't entirely convinced by Twilight's words, but as time passed and more accurate information came through, he was amazed to learn that an adventurer could indeed defeat two Devils simultaneously in battle.
"In the previous battles, I also had help from others. Without their assistance, I wouldn't have won so easily. I've come here this time hoping to seek help from the Ocean Sage. However, I must first ascertain the current condition of the Ocean Sage. If his condition is really poor, then there's not much I can do," John stated his purpose candidly, not wanting to waste any more time with Hammer and Twilight.
Upon understanding John's intentions, they realized the value of his time.
Upon arriving in front of the Ocean Sage with John, it was evident that the Sage's condition had severely deteriorated, even worse than when John last saw him.
"Why has this happened? It seems your injuries are more severe than before. Did you engage in another battle with the higher echelons of the Dark Faction's demons after the fight with the demon generals?"
John was perplexed by the Ocean Sage's current state.
He had expected some recovery; why then did the Sage appear to be in even worse shape?
The Ocean Sage sighed and said to John, "I can't offer you any assistance in the coming times. My condition has worsened due to interference from the Mystery Saint. The reason my injuries have become more severe is due to the infiltration of Mystery power. You don't need to try and help me, as the contamination from Mystery power is beyond your ability to resolve."
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