MTLNOVEL Chapter 1003
Chapter 1003: Divine Path Ritual (4k)
Therefore, discussions on how to respond were now possible.
In essence, forming an internal alliance would be the best choice. However, these matters could not be accomplished in a short period of time.
The representative from the Duke’s Mansion was Olivia.
Dark did not participate in the entire discussion process; he only listened. These were just initial drafts, and they would be adjusted according to real circumstances later.
Rest periods were always brief.
Before the fatigue had fully dissipated, Professor Metia’s pumpkin carriage appeared within sight.
Aurora’s snake skin coat faintly glittered. Nicky suddenly darted out from beside her and hugged her tightly.
Aurora quickly soothed the little snake, making it seem as if Nicky was the one in danger.
Immediately afterward, Dark felt a fluctuation in his shadow. Chris emerged from his shadow through a spell similar to Shadow Jump.
Dark opened his eyes and said, “Ask Olivia for the detailed situation.” Chris nodded slightly and turned to Olivia.
Principal Altair and the others temporarily halted their discussions and rose. As the pumpkin carriage stopped behind the Chariot of the Moon Goddess, more people returned.
Gavin North rushed in after realizing his daughter was not outside. He hurriedly entered the Chariot of the Moon Goddess.
The elder of the Forest Elementals also greeted High Priestess Bella Artermis before entering the carriage to check on Norma Roger.
In the midst of the commotion, everyone regrouped.
But if calculated by the time in the present world, it was already afternoon of a new day, nearing dusk.
Most of the people standing here had not slept well since early morning yesterday.
Yet, their desire to return was urgent; no one wanted to linger at the entrance of the Celestial Realm any longer.
Especially Gavin North, who wished to return as soon as possible to treat his daughter. They came for the legacy of the gods, and they were willing to risk their lives for it.
However, when it came down to it, all their efforts seemed futile.
The only fortunate thing was that Fred North also participated in the contract signing. Although his contract contained mostly confidentiality clauses, he was still considered part of the participants.
If the Northern Territory were to push Fred forward, he could join the alliance. Whether or not he could get on this ship in the upcoming new era was crucial. Additionally, Quintina North’s situation might not be entirely bad. Although she did not obtain the divine legacy, she received a fragment of Zeus’s consciousness.
Even on the Enchanted Tower, Hermes did not reclaim that small fragment of consciousness.
This was merely a chance, a window opened by fate for her. Whether she could glimpse the full truth through this window was still up to her.
Opinions quickly converged.
No one wanted to stay on this mountain of gods.
Now that matters were settled, everyone’s priority was to return as soon as possible.
Except for Dark and others, the rest had not been overly exhausted. Missing sleep was compensated with sheer willpower — but that was impossible.
They were powerful enough that going without sleep for a few days was manageable. Furthermore, this time leaving the mountain of gods, there was no need to hold back; they could give it their all.
With Principal Altair, one of the strongest humans alive, the journey ahead became even safer than initially expected.
After a mere half-hour of temporary rest, the group left the blood passage and braved the lightning and thunder to return to the peak of the mountain of gods.
The man-eating flower giant, upon sensing Eralganie’s presence, immediately pulled its thick roots out of the ground like a dog welcoming its owner home, running over happily.
Eralganie poked her head out of the pumpkin carriage, moving her lips to send a silent message, calming the man-eating flower giant.
Then, leading the way, they began descending the mountain. The fog beasts were not a concern.
Soon, the group descended from the peak to the foot of the mountain, meeting up with the waiting team and speeding forward.
Most of the monsters encountered along the way were crushed by the man-eating flower giant. Nicky looked envious and wanted to join in, but Aurora held her back firmly.
The people from Saint Maryann Academy gathered again in the carriage of the pumpkin carriage. The Chariot of the Moon Goddess, now acting as a freight wagon, carried goods.
With more consideration, various forces had begun collecting materials during the monster extermination process, preparing for future rituals.
Dark also took out the Angel Essence, showing it to Professor Kazel and others, explaining its origin in detail.
Professor Kazel frowned after hearing this and said, “According to your account, after the events of Ragnarok, none of the divine citizens in the Celestial Realm survived, including the angels. Logically, the Celestial Realm should no longer have any past angels.”
Dark fell silent for a moment and then said, “So, the existing angels in the Celestial Realm are all created by Hermes?”
Professor Kazel nodded, “That’s the only possibility. It’s a pity you didn’t directly ask Hermes; otherwise, you might have gotten a direct answer.”
“How could we ask such a question, Professor?” Dark couldn’t help but complain.
He always thought that what Hermes did was inhumane, yet necessary for survival. Asking him directly would be like slapping him in the face.
Now, he wondered if the angels had been cleansed by the ritual light.
“Boom!”
Suddenly, a bolt of lightning that seemed to split the sky exploded at the entrance of the Celestial Realm atop the mountain of gods.
The darkening sky abruptly cracked open into countless fissures.
These fissures rapidly spread outward from the mountain of gods, reaching above the heads of Dark and the others in an instant.
Professor Metia immediately adjusted the crystal ball to show the terrifying scene above the night sky.
On the ground, the mist stirred.
Savage roars suddenly filled the air, followed by a loud trumpet blast from an elephant, silencing all other sounds.
A massive elephant trunk extended from the mist, shooting straight up like a chimney.
In the next moment, a terrifying suction force burst forth from the elephant trunk.
The entire mountain of gods’ mist surged toward the trunk and was drawn into the giant elephant’s body.
The group immediately stopped, becoming cautious and vigilant.
But the mist that obstructed vision and perception was gradually thinning. The mist on the mountain of gods…
dispersed.
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