Chapter 156 Chapter 156 ...The Antimatter Legion?
Chapter 156 ...The Antimatter Legion?
Just as Kevin might not have realized he was being observed by a watcher from another dimension, Dan Shu, currently beneath the alchemical furnace, clearly hadn't noticed that Kevin had already infiltrated her surroundings. She floated there with an indifferent expression, looking truly like an immortal.
Unfortunately, those surrounding her were not ethereal, immortal-like cultivators. Instead, they were all Mara-Struck individuals, their bodies entwined with branches, appearing terrifying and ferocious.
Such an image might be barely acceptable in some specially embellished storybooks, but if truly brought into the perspective of the real world... then no matter from what angle you consider it, this is undoubtedly a complete and utter horror of monsters.
Even so, these individuals still shamelessly boast in their external proclamations as so-called 'immortal path cultivators,' believing they are pursuing the path of the Xianzhou ancestors from thousands of years ago—Kevin isn't sure what the Xianzhou was actually like back then, but if it was truly like this... then it was undoubtedly a den of demons.
From Kevin's close observation at this moment, even though these members of the Denizens of Abundance possess the ability to control 'Mara-Struck' forms to a certain extent compared to ordinary Xianzhou people, their minds have still suffered varying degrees of influence.
Theoretically, this is indeed an irreversible matter. After all, what makes humans human, aside from clear self-awareness, is the vessel their consciousness resides in—the so-called human body—which also plays an extremely important role at all times.
To give a very simple analogy—if you stuff a human's consciousness and soul into the body of a beast, their thoughts and behavioral patterns will eventually be assimilated by the beast to some extent. Conversely, if you put a beast's consciousness into a human body and guide it slightly, you can make it live like a beast too.
These people boast about being able to shed their human forms, achieving so-called 'free transformation' of their flesh. Yet they are unaware that after truly losing their original human shape, their very way of thinking will silently undergo a transformation—this is an almost irreversible, fundamental change.
Though perhaps this is also part of their so-called 'process of shedding mortal flesh'?
But judging from the current situation, the effect isn't very good.
"Leader, what should we do now... The main force of the Cloud Knights has almost completely captured all strongholds within the Alchemy Commission. Our brothers have suffered heavy casualties. What should we do next?"
Even though one couldn't see the expression of this Denizens of Abundance believer at all, one could completely sense his anxious emotions—being able to stand beside Dan Shu, he should be considered a high-ranking member of the Denizens of Abundance. Yet this inability to remain calm doesn't seem like a major antagonist intent on overthrowing the Xianzhou at all.
And his state is still relatively good; the performance of other believers below is even worse—most joined the Denizens of Abundance for power or immortality. The current situation is very unfavorable for them; it seems once the furnace is breached, they'll all have to go meet the Abundance.
Within the Denizens of Abundance, there are indeed fanatically devout followers of The Abundance who disregard everything, but they are ultimately a minority.
After realizing there's almost no hope left for themselves, feeling anxious and despairing is the most normal reaction—but the behavior of most Denizens of Abundance members here is still far too pathetic.
Even facing such a situation, Dan Shu's expression remains indifferent. She immediately rebukes those around her: "What's there to panic about! As long as the furnace remains unbroken for a day, the Cloud Knights cannot enter the Taizhen Alchemy Chamber for a day. We remain undefeated."
"The 'Antimatter Legion' has no reason to deceive us either. I believe in less than half a day, the seal within the Scalegorge Waterscape will be completely broken. Then the Ambrosial Arbor will fully revive and see the light of day again. Its roots will instantly entangle the entire Xianzhou, allowing the Luofu to return to its peak era from thousands of years ago when it was blessed by the Plentiful Author!"
"By then, not just the Cloud Knights, but the entire Xianzhou will join our ranks, becoming our brethren... The Xianzhou will restore its former glory, galloping across the universe, unmatched!"
Originally, such matters shouldn't be told to too many people. However, morale is truly low at this moment. Given the circumstances, Dan Shu had no choice but to briefly reveal the upcoming plan to her subordinates.
After all, with the obstruction of mist and formations, there's no way for the Cloud Knights to spy on their current situation. In her view, that Divination Commission head is probably still in the Alchemy Commission, anxious like an ant on a hot pan?
That Diviner may have strong abilities, but her personality is like that of a simple yet strong-willed child, truly unfit for major responsibilities.
Sure enough, upon hearing this, those believers on the scene who were originally somewhat wavering immediately became fanatical again. Most of them, former alchemists, are now tirelessly operating this massive furnace, forcing the Cloud Knights to remain stationed outside with no opportunity to exploit.
It seems if Kevin wants this furnace to stop operating, he either has to eliminate all these people or directly destroy this massive alchemical cauldron.
However, Scalegorge Waterscape...?
Kevin seems to have heard that this is the realm guarded by the Vidyadhara on the Xianzhou. Those Vidyadhara claim to be dragon descendants and are indeed descendants left behind by the deceased Aeon, The Permanence.
Even though no one has told Kevin where exactly this realm called Scalegorge Waterscape is located, he doesn't need to think hard to know that the roots of the Ambrosial Arbor must penetrate deep into the bottom of the Xianzhou—that vast sea beneath all realms.
—Most likely, this is what they refer to as Scalegorge Waterscape.
But that's just a general term. Since this furnace used to draw power from the 'Ambrosial Arbor' was built here, it means Scalegorge Waterscape, which seals the Arbor's roots, isn't far from the Alchemy Commission. If Kevin insists on searching for it, simply following these few Arbor roots... probably wouldn't take much time?
As for the so-called 'Antimatter Legion'... although he has never directly confronted them, Kevin has already seen plenty of information related to them in The IPC's intelligence reports.
These guys uphold the will of The Destruction, extinguishing world after world alongside the appearance of Stellarons—Kevin has absolutely no fondness for such individuals but has to acknowledge their strength.
It seems the so-called Denizens of Abundance is just a complete front; the true mastermind behind it all, The Legion, remains hidden in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity.
"......"
In that case, let's resolve the trouble here as quickly as possible.
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