Chapter 677 - A village
GDK 677: A village
After Han Shuo boosted his flight speed with the demonic yuan in his main body, Bonnie and his party had no way of catching up to Han Shuo and Akley. The distance between the two parties gradually grew further and further apart.
Akley was very curious and kept on asking how Han Shuo managed to escape from the godhunter and how he rescued him from Bonnie. Han Shuo came up with an excuse by saying that Dolores had hurried over and scared the godhunter away.
As to the matter about rescuing him from Bonnie, Han Shuo explained that he used a type of hallucinogen. As Akley, at the center of the commotion, only saw that their surroundings were covered with fog before they managed to escape, he did not question Han Shuo’s explanation.
Akley had an approximate idea of the location of the divine essence mine but unfortunately, both of them were unfamiliar with Elysium and they didn’t even know where they were. They wouldn’t be able to locate the treasure without first finding their own location.
“We need to find a settlement and ask the locals there!” Akley said.
“Of course we will. But before that, we must first remove that tracker on you. Otherwise, Bonnie and his bunch will get to you eventually,” Han Shuo nodded and suggested.
“Sure. You find a safe place to land and we will carefully search for it,” after having been saved by Han Shuo twice, in addition to still being wounded, Akley was receptive to Han Shuo’s suggestion.
Han Shuo boosted the coverage area of his consciousness using the Cauldron Spirit’s energy, allowing him to detect activities even further away from him.
Han Shuo yet again selected a barren hill and soon, he landed on top of it with Akley.
Han Shuo did not discover a single lifeform while flying across the barren plain. He immediately sped up when he discovered the presence of other humans.
Soon enough, a small village similar to one Han Shuo found on Profound Continent appeared in his sight. Before entering the village, Han Shuo probed the place with his consciousness and discovered that those human souls were comprised of an assortment of strengths, contrary to Han Shuo’s expectation of finding a population fully comprised of godly existences.
“I’ve found a village with people. But don’t worry, they aren’t all that powerful. It should be very safe!” Han Shuo put Akley on the ground and the two started walking to the village.
Han Shuo could hear laughter and cheerful voices in there before he got close to the village. By using a mystical demon, Han Shuo discovered that the village was holding a religious ceremony. Based on his understanding of the Calamity Church, Han Shuo immediately recognized that those villagers were praying to the three Overgods of the Calamity Church.
The commoners in this world were much more formidable than those on Profound Continent, perhaps because elemental energies were abundant in the atmosphere of Elysium. After a short observation, Han Shuo discovered that most of the villagers were demigods along with a handful of basegods. Even children of young ages possessed strength equivalent to archmages and swordmasters on Profound Continent.
“Perhaps you don’t understand the more detailed situation on Elysium, but usually when one cultivates to lowgod strength, they will not remain in small villages like this. Instead, they will head to big cities and attempt to join the forces of large family clans in order to obtain power and wealth, advancing further in life.
“Most of these people that remain in villages are the mediocrity, or perhaps children who have yet to mature. Therefore, it’s without a doubt that there isn’t any real expert to be found in the village. Even the godhunters will not come to villages like this because they won’t find any gods!” Akley explained after Han Shuo put him back on the ground.
“This is your first time on Elysium, but why do you sound like you know a lot about this world?” Han Shuo asked, tilting his head.
“This may be my first time, but my master had come to Elysium many times before. Every time he returned from Elysium, he would recount with great detail what he encountered in his venture. That’s why I’m more knowledgeable than you in this aspect!” Akley explained.
“Where’s your master now? Why isn’t he coming with you given the situation?” Han Shuo was amazed and asked the logical follow-up question.
Alley began to frown slightly, pursing his lips to one side and bunching his brows. He let out a sigh and answered, “He was heavily injured on Elysium and soon after he returned to Blue Ocean Continent, those from Bonnie’s family clan encircled him… and killed him.”
“I’m sorry for your loss.” Han Shuo felt bad for reminding Akley of the painful event.
Akley forced a smile and replied, “It’s okay. I have come to Elysium not just to obtain the divine essence mine, but also to find the man that injured my master. Once I find out who he is, I will avenge my master!”
Han Shuo silently doubted Akley’s oath. If his master was severely injured against that assailant, then what exactly could Akley alone do to that person?
“What do you mean with those eyes?” Akley furiously glared at Han Shuo and said in an irritated voice, “Yes, my strength now is indeed very weak. But after I found the divine essence mine and obtain sufficient divine essence containing the energy of destruction, the situation will be completely different!”
Han Shuo inwardly nodded after hearing Akley’s explanation. It turned out that the reason Akley sought that divine essence mine wasn’t simply for the goal of getting rich.
“We are here!” Han Shuo and Akley had unwittingly entered the village as they conversed. Some of the children who were happily playing went to the two and surrounded them, asking where they came from in their childish voice.
“A place far, far away!” Akley answered impatiently.
Han Shuo, however, wasn’t as unfriendly. He pulled out some random small toys from his space ring and gave one to each of them in all smiles. The children were very happy to receive the toys. They cheered and jumped about while pulling on the corners of Han Shuo’s shirt.
Several adults in the distance saw how friendly Han Shuo treated the kids which left them a good first impression. They greeted Han Shuo from a distance, indicating Han Shuo to come to them.
“Relax man! We are here to ask for assistance, not to pick a fight. Quit scowling!” Han Shuo advised Akley as they walked deeper into the village. However, it appeared that Akley did not heed the advice.