Sword energy sliced through the air, emanating from Cedric’s blade, as he brought Mike to the ominous depths of the Second Abyss. Mike, being perceptive, didn’t question why they didn’t go directly to the First Abyss. He had a good guess and saw no need to ask.
The demon creatures in the Second Abyss had long since hidden away, their whereabouts unknown. On the ground, there were signs and arrows written in human language pointing the way:
“This way to the First Abyss.”
“Please patiently search for weak spots in the space, beware of spatial turbulence.”
“Have a safe journey!”
“…”
Huh?
One had to admit, the second demon god was indeed a traitor. He seemed even more eager than Calderon to see the Archdemon dead!
Following the ground’s directions, Cedric led Mike forward. Wherever they went, sword energy paved the way, allowing them to advance rapidly.
It didn’t take long for the two figures to appear in the void, looking at the First Abyss ahead. A gentle voice sounded, “You’re here too.”
A man appeared before Mike, floating in the air.
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“What brings you here?” Cedric asked softly.
“To see Calderon off on his final journey,” Ares replied, looking ahead. “Go on, if you’re late, you won’t see him again.”
Ares currently doesn’t want to enter the First Abyss.
Calderon had his own plan, and Shadow Nine had set his own stage. Both were the top Ultimate Lords of humanity.
Ares wasn’t an Ultimate Lord; he was a Supreme Being.
His plans were more far-reaching than those of Shadow Nine and Calderon.
After greeting Ares, Cedric slashed open the spatial barrier of the First Abyss, and the two entered one after the other.
As soon as Mike entered the First Abyss, he saw Calderon fighting the Archdemon! The throne was shattered, the Demon Emperor’s Hall was in ruins, and the entire First Abyss was riddled with cracks, with countless magma eruptions from the ground.
Calderon had one foot firmly on the Archdemon, pinning him down, delivering punch after punch, his aura continuously rising. The Archdemon had no power to fight back!
Mike looked around and remarked, “Wow, quite a crowd!”
The Archdemon, the second demon god, the fifth demon god. Calderon, Maxen, Shadow Nine.
Beside Shadow Nine was a burly man adorned with bone ornaments. Mike glanced at him and recognized him: Shadow Three!
Scanning the abyss, Mike seemed to be looking for something.
Cedric, with his greater insight, easily saw that Calderon was still charging up, his strongest punch yet to be unleashed. He had arrived just in time for the show.
Despite the intense battle, Cedric had the leisure to ask, “What are you looking for?”
Mike answered honestly, “Shadow One, Shadow Two.”
Knowing Shadow Nine, Mike was sure that with such a big operation, he would bring his top Guardian Shadows!
Shadow Four to Shadow Seven were assigned to guard Little Nine. This meant Shadow One, Shadow Two, and Shadow Three should be with Shadow Nine!
“No need to look; those two are chatting with Maxen.”
Though the scene was intense, most present were mere spectators. The real stage was for the Archdemon and Calderon.
Maxen noticed Cedric’s arrival but soon spotted another figure. “The young man with Cedric… is that Thor?!”
The two looked at each other, momentarily speechless. Maxen scrutinized Thor; this was their first meeting in reality.
“Come over if you want,” Cedric said calmly.
With Cedric’s permission, Maxen eagerly approached, his eyes scanning Thor. Mike suddenly said, “What are you looking at?”
Maxen grinned, ready to retort, but Mike’s next words made him give up. “Keep staring, and it’ll cost extra.”
If they fought, the 300-level Thor wouldn’t stand a chance against Maxen. But in terms of making money, Maxen could never match Thor!
With Cedric on his left and Maxen on his right, Mike felt very safe. He shouted at Shadow Nine in the distance, “What about the thing you promised me?!”
According to their agreement, Mike helped Shadow Nine deal with Calderon’s last residual will, and Shadow Nine would tell Mike something about his true origins.
Facing Thor’s demand, Shadow Nine shamelessly said, “Give me a moment to organize my thoughts!”
Mike couldn’t help but roll his eyes. Making up answers on the spot, huh? Classic old trickster.
Just as Mike thought this, Calderon shattered the Archdemon’s skull with a punch. The expressions of all the strong beings present tightened instantly!
At that moment, everyone became serious! Mike also got serious, realizing that aside from his 300-level self, the weakest being present was at least level 989! There were even five beings above level 995!
In other words, Mike single-handedly lowered the average level and age of those present!
Mike stared ahead, hiding behind Maxen and Cedric. When it’s time to be cautious, be cautious. The upcoming situation was beyond his ability to handle directly.
It’s here!
After shattering the Archdemon’s skull, Calderon didn’t continue attacking but even took a step back. The Archdemon’s skull didn’t regenerate; countless sources of energy poured out, and an evil, dark, cold, terrifying aura filled the space!
“What is this?!”
Mike felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, as if a terrifying presence was watching him from the shadows! The sense of crisis enveloped him, making his hands and feet cold, his blood
seemingly stopping its circulation.
“This is the aura of the Supreme Demon God,” Cedric said.
In fact, he and Maxen, one in front and one behind, each released their Sea of Truth, shielding Thor from most of the pressure. Otherwise, facing the Supreme Demon God’s aura, the 300- level Thor would be severely injured if not dead!
The relationship between a potential Supreme Being and the Supreme Demon God was simple: kill or be killed. With so many people present, the Supreme Demon God’s aura first
locked onto Thor!
“As expected, it’s related to the Supreme Demon God…”
Releasing Thor’s Sea, lightning enveloped Mike, warming his body. He continued to watch
the battle, not missing any details.
A crack slowly appeared, expanding. Mike seemed to guess what was happening and urgently
asked, “What’s going on now?”
Please don’t be the worst-case scenario!
Cedric’s face was grave as he said, “The Supreme Abyss is opening!”
“But I’m only level 300!” Mike didn’t understand. “Isn’t the Supreme Abyss supposed to open
when a potential Supreme Being reaches level 500?!”
Maxen explained, “When the Archdemon is critically injured, the Supreme Abyss opens. Only then can the Supreme Demon God reclaim his source as much as possible!”
Understood, everything was clear!
At that moment, Mike pieced together Shadow Nine’s entire plan in his mind!
Calderon was to kill the Archdemon. When the Archdemon was near death, the Supreme Abyss would open early. With the Supreme Abyss opening, the Supreme Mark would descend.
At level 300, Thor had no ability to compete for the Supreme Mark! Shadow Nine’s plan was to seize the Supreme Mark before Mike!
The truth was out. Shadow Nine’s scheme was always about the Supreme Mark. If the Supreme Abyss opened early, Mike’s strength was too weak to compete with Shadow Nine for the
Supreme Mark!
Wait!
Mike’s brow furrowed, realizing something was off. Everything made sense except for one thing: if the Supreme Abyss opened early and Shadow Nine managed to seize the Supreme Mark, it would mean Apollo would have to fight the Supreme Demon God early.
Something didn’t add up!
Shadow Nine and Apollo had an instructor-student relationship spanning hundreds of years. Apollo deeply respected his instructor. When the Supreme Mark was before Apollo, he let Shadow Nine try first. Only when Shadow Nine couldn’t hold it did Apollo take it.
Shadow Nine cherished Apollo like his own. Knowing the fate of the previous two human
Supreme Beings against the Supreme Demon God wasn’t good, would Shadow Nine really let
Apollo face the Supreme Demon God early?
Mike didn’t believe it!
“Something’s not right. Shadow Nine’s plan must be more than just opening the Supreme
Abyss!”
Mike rubbed his chin, feeling he had missed some detail. He suddenly looked at Cedric and asked, “Senior, what is Supreme Being Ares planning outside the First Abyss?”
Cedric shook his head, “I don’t know.”
Mike hesitated, then rephrased, “Senior, just tell me, was Ares invited by Shadow Nine?”
Mike’s question drew the attention of most present. Before Shadow Nine could deny it, a calm
voice echoed through the heavens.
“Yes,”