Bab 5: Exploring The Mysterious Altar
Editor: Atlas Studios
In a flash, the Undead Knight rushed to the front of Tang Sen.
A group of Undead Knights followed behind this Undead Knight in a menacing manner. Just by their looks and attitudes, one could tell that they were much tougher than the Aquila Tribe.
"A ball of fire? Don't play tricks! Show your true form if you have the capability!" Upon seeing that Tang Sen was a ball of fire, the Undead Knight evidently faltered for a moment before commenting with disdain.
In this world, many people had supernatural abilities that allowed them to take on an illusory form. The Undead Knight thought that it was the same for Tang Sen—that this ball of fire was merely a created illusory form.
'I also want to have an actual form, but my capability won't allow that!' Tang Sen let out a sigh before he began speaking. "Excuse me, I'm not here to make a clamor. I'm here to tell you people that I am going to burn the Land of the Undead today!"
'Putting on airs is like the wind, always by my side!'
With that, the Superb Fireball skill was thrown out. Although it did not hit the Undead Knight, the fire behind burned even stronger.
"You don't know what's good for you!" When it saw Tang Sen disregard him, the Undead Knight was instantly enraged.
The long spear in his hand thrust directly at Tang Sen as the sound of air being broken echoed.
Tang Sen's body flashed, steering clear of the long spear. His expression also turned solemn. 'Since you people have struck, goodbye!'
"Blue Lotus Sword Song!"
Once the divine skill was released, the ruthless blue lotus surged toward the Undead Knights and strongly attached itself to their bodies.
However, unlike the previous time, the Undead Knights did not catch fire when the blue lotus exploded. A wisp of smoke rose from the blue lotus before it went silent!
'What the f*ck! The Blue Lotus Sword Song had no effect on the Undead Knights?'
When they saw this scene, all the Undead Knights guffawed.
"Are you here to do something comical? Help us sterilize?"
"This is a goon invited by the monkey, isn't he? I thought he was an actual formidable opponent. It turns out that he's a good-for-nothing!"
"We haven't had people here for a long time. I guess he's here to cheer us up? Hahaha~"
…
Tang Sen was slightly confused as he listened to the mocking voices. 'What is going on? I used a divine skill, but that was it? If I were to battle an expert, I probably won't even last one round…'
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Just as Tang Sen was thinking of questioning the system, stifled explosions sounded.
They all exploded! Every one of the Undead Knights exploded!
It turned out that it was not that the blue lotus was ineffective. Instead, its power had invaded and permeated their bodies before erupting from the inside. It became even more lethal!
'How could something produced by the system be useless!'
"Divine Fire! Divine Spirit, please calm down!" Before Tang Sen had spoken, words rolled off the Undead Knights' tongues, and they immediately dropped to their knees, directly groveling on the ground.
The Undead Knights behind that hadn't exploded all followed and knelt because they didn't want to be the next knight to explode. 'They're pretty quick to admit their mistakes. However, sorry to say this, but your earlier attitudes have already made me decide that you all have to perish!'
Tang Sen got to the point and condensed a Superb Fireball, about to finish them all.
The Undead Knight kneeling at the forefront suddenly stood up and shouted, "Divine Spirit, please calm down! I will tell you the Land of the Undead's greatest secret. If it cannot dispel your anger, could you kill me but let off the people of my tribe?"
'A leader with backbone.' As he dispelled the fireball, Tang Sen looked at him and slowly said, "State the secret. I'll see if it's worthy of pardon."
Secret or not, Tang Sen actually wasn't interested in the slightest. What made him stop was the Undead Knight leader's attitude.
'A leader who can sacrifice themself for their people should not be that evil.'
"Divine Spirit, there is an altar within the Land of the Undead. Legend has it that there is an ancient meridian inside it. Nobody has opened it all this time. This place has been guarded by us Undead Knights for generations. Divine Spirit, you can go give it a try!"
As the Undead Knight spoke, he pulled out a token. There was a fireball symbol on it, and Tang Sen could sense the energy fluctuations within the token.
'What a coincidence! It happens to suit my current condition. Although they are Undead, they aren't evil spirits yet. This proves that they did not commit any evil deeds, so I shall let them off. But this Land of the Undead still has to be burnt down. This area can give me a large number of energy points. I will not let it go.'
Hence, Tang Sen slowly said, "I will be burning down this Land of the Undead very soon. Go search for another dwelling. I will handle the altar myself."
With that, Tang Sen turned and left.
"Divine Spirit, the Undead Knight Tribe asks for you to take us in. We are willing to become your soldiers and serve you faithfully!"
"Divine Spirit, please take us in!"
"Divine Spirit, we are willing to fight for you!"
Tang Sen had just flown two steps away when the Undead Knights' shouts came from behind. They had knelt down once more, this time with determined looks.
'What is this? Taking in a small batch of disciples wherever I go isn't too suitable, right?' Tang Sen initially intended to reject them. However, he didn't have the heart to do so when he saw the Undead Knights' sincere attitude.
"If you have nowhere to go, you can go to the Aquila Tribe in the northwest. They will take you in. Obey the Saintess on everything when you're there; otherwise, you'll be killed without mercy!"
The Undead Knights had very strong combat abilities. They could help the Aquila Tribe develop, and it would also help him increase his Strength of Faith faster.
"Thank you, Divine Spirit! We will set off now!"
After hearing Tang Sen agree, the Undead Knights instantly grew excited and kowtowed non-stop.
Tang Sen shook his head and swiftly headed to the altar. He could not stand a bunch of people continuously kowtowing to him.
"Ding! Congratulations to the Host on subduing the Undead Knight Tribe. Godly Faith +2000."
His Strength of Faith had increased by a lot!
Tang Sen no longer wanted to exterminate tribes now because it seemed like subduing them was a pretty good thing too. He really wanted to see what condition he would be in after his Godly Faith leveled up.
The Land of the Undead was a vast, deserted expanse. Other than miasma, one could only see mutated beasts and a considerable number of withered bones that had evolved to gain intelligence. Tang Sen set fire to everything as he traveled, the flames dashing to the sky.
"Ding! Congratulations to the Host on burning a withered bone. Energy points +680."
"Ding! Congratulations to the Host on burning an old, miasmic tree. Energy points +960."
"Ding! Congratulations to the Host on burning a mutated dire wolf. Energy points +852."
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Tang Sen's Energy Points increased rapidly, and the smile on his face could not be concealed.
He had yet to reach the altar. However, according to his current rate of progress, he would basically be able to evolve when he reached the altar.
Two hours, four hours, six hours…
Time ticked away, but Tang Sen wasn't weary at all. His body was currently becoming increasingly substantial and real.
One entire day passed.
Amidst a monstrous fire, Tang Sen finally arrived at the place the Undead Knights spoke of, a massive altar.
Nine-nine,
Tang Sen could sense the brutal force coming from within the altar with just one glance. An inexhaustible fire was gushing within the altar!
-- Hadiah diterima