Chapter 996 - Intersection of Past, Present, and Future (1)
Rhode’s complexion looked horrible. Really, really horrible. He gazed speechlessly and helplessly at Erin who led the way.
“Alright, Rhode, can you stop pulling the long face like your dad just died?”
“I know, Canary. I’m just…”
Rhode waved his hand at her, not knowing what to say. The reason was simple. He was totally speechless at Erin’s luck. Erin’s luck was not like Marlene’s, where Marlene effortlessly looted godlike equipment, nor like the trio’s, which was as black as the Bottomless Abyss. On the contrary, she followed her heart’s desires and it was apparent from the items that she looted from Grazite’s body.
They were neither godlike nor trash. Instead, they were what most players would be envious to find. From the perspective of rarity and expensiveness, these items were indeed second to none. But the problem was that… they were completely useless in battles!
Rhode looked sullenly at the exquisite items in his hand. There were sculptures and gorgeous, exquisite jewellery, such as the Astral Crystal that could project the astral world to reality, an illusory mirror that would make one look prettier, and a magic harp that could play melodious tunes anywhere… What in the world? Just what in the world are these? Where’s the indestructible armor? The mighty, magnificent weapon? And rare, mysterious magic spells? Should I even bring these useless gadgets home as decorations?! Grazite, you scoundrel! You’re one of the strongest Devil Monarchs in the abyss! Don’t you feel shameful bringing these gadgets with you? And a miniskirt that can attract the opposite gender, do you think you’re going on a date with the Demogorgon?!
All of these items that Erin found had something in common—pretty, rare, interesting… and useless. Rather than saying that she was simply unlucky, Rhode thought that it was due to her nonexistent interest in powerful weapons and equipment. On the contrary, she was simply trying to find items that were in line with her aesthetic. But she couldn’t be blamed, after all. As the Moon Princess who was invincible half of the time, she wouldn’t be fascinated by the so-called godlike weapons and armor. She was satisfied with these items and as for Rhode… He looked ahead and was reminded of Lydia. He instinctively shivered to a chill down his spine and made up his mind to never let those two loot corpses on his behalf anymore.
Rhode shifted his gaze ahead to Christie who was eagerly discussing the exquisite murals and sculptures with Anne and Erin. Along the way, Rhode had also more or less revealed some secrets about the Deepest Labyrinth to Erin. After learning that the labyrinth was built by the Void Dragon with the help of the other four Creator Dragons, her curiosity piqued greatly, especially after witnessing the murals and patterns that were completed with an ancient, necrotic style. As an ‘artist’, her eyes glinted as she curiously scanned the works of art, while describing their meanings and histories to Anne and Christie.
Rhode wasn’t too mindful of them. After eliminating Grazite, he followed Karin’s instructions to use his dragon soul powers to activate and control the teleportation rituals of the Deepest Labyrinth. Then, he sent the group of mages from the Mage Tower back to the surface and made them leave with the other pathetic mages who were waiting outside for them. Rhode continued to lead his group through the teleportation ritual. They didn’t need to fight their way to the bottom because a single switch in thought inside his head could bring them directly to the 100th floor. This was how convenient having the BOSS template was.
What presented before them wasn’t the dangerous, unknown, and endless maze that they expected. Instead, it was a corridor that spanned a few hundred meters. Its length extended ahead as though connecting to the end of the world. The magic crystals on both sides of the corridor emanated a warm radiance, illuminating their path. The mystical murals and carvings on the floor that depicted a war, race, and the past, present, and future of the world. Magical radiance flickered from time to time as though transmitting certain messages throughout the space.
Rhode shook his head at this thought, before stretching his hand out and touching the surface of the crystal minaret.
Along with his action, the information-transmitting runes increased their moving speed. Then, the system prompts appeared before his eyes.
[Detected Dragon Soul Powers———transmit, zero point activated, searching for outer plane signal———outer plane signal connected———signal connection complete———activate backup information transmitting system]
[Point Connection Complete]
At the next moment, Rhode felt the world around him being devoured by a dazzling white radiance.