Free Web NovelChapter 390: Chapter 389: Intercontinental Portal (part 2)
The spirit waved lazily. Then drifted toward a corner of the room.
Golden qi slowly gathered around him once more as he resumed cultivation.
Soon, silence returned.
Long enough to make sure Mero wouldn’t suddenly become curious again.
Then he stood.
His figure vanished from the room.
The City Lord’s residence was large.
Beneath it lay several hidden chambers and underground tunnels that had once served as emergency escape routes.
Most of them had already been discovered and secured by his soldiers.
But one chamber remained isolated. A secret room hidden deep beneath the villa.
Only Alix knew about it.
After passing through several underground corridors, he finally arrived.
The chamber was enormous. Nearly a hundred meters wide.
The walls were reinforced with stone and formation arrays.
Dust covered the floor.
The room had clearly been abandoned for many years.
Alix looked around.
Then nodded.
"This will do."
No one would disturb him here. No one would accidentally discover the portal.
Most importantly...
No one would ask awkward questions.
Alix opened the System.
A familiar transparent screen appeared before him.
His inventory expanded. Rows of stored items appeared one after another. Then his gaze landed on it.
[Intercontinental Portal]
For a brief moment, even Alix felt a little anticipation.
This wasn’t a weapon.
It wasn’t a skill.
It wasn’t a building designed for war.
Yet it might be one of the most valuable things he had ever purchased.
Because this portal would connect continents.
Connect to his kingdom, and connect him back to Noctaris City.
Alix selected the item.
A confirmation window appeared.
[Deploy Intercontinental Portal?]
Yes / No
Without hesitation, he pressed yes.
The chamber suddenly trembled.
RUMBLE.
RUMBLE.
The ground shook.
Massive amounts of energy erupted from the System.
Ancient silver pillars appeared one after another.
Towering structures emerged from thin air.
Intricate runes carved themselves into existence.
Countless glowing lines spread across the floor.
The chamber became filled with brilliant light.
Alix watched quietly. Even after using the System for so long. Some things still amazed him.
The construction continued.
Stone, metal, crystal, and formation arrays. Everything appeared instantly.
Within minutes, a gigantic circular structure stood at the center of the chamber.
Ancient runes glowed softly across its surface.
The portal itself remained inactive.
Alix slowly approached.
The structure was enormous. More than twenty meters tall.
Its presence alone made the surrounding air feel heavier.
For a moment, nobody spoke. Because there was nobody here to speak.
Only Alix.
Standing before a gateway that could connect entire continents.
A small smile appeared on his face.
After all this time, the road home existed.
He stood there for a few moments, looking at the massive structure.
The portal remained dormant for now, its silver frame covered in glowing runes that pulsed like a living heartbeat.
Alix turned around and left the chamber. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
The hidden passage closed behind him.
A few minutes later, he returned to the City Lord’s residence.
The villa was much quieter now.
Most of the officers and generals were still busy handling the aftermath of the battle.
Only a few guards remained stationed outside.
When Alix entered his room, he immediately saw Mero floating near the ceiling.
The spirit was still cultivating.
Golden wisps of qi slowly drifted around his fluffy body.
The moment he sensed Alix’s presence, Mero opened his eyes.
"Master?"
Alix sat down casually.
"It’s done."
Mero blinked.
"Finally"
Alix nodded. "Get ready."
A grin slowly spread across Mero’s face.
"We’ll be going soon."
Although his live for so long, Mero hadn’t traveled between continents often.
Even during his previous life serving his former master, intercontinental travel wasn’t something done casually.
It was expensive, dangerous, and extremely difficult.
Mero stopped floating and looked at him.
"Master."
"Hm?"
"Can I ask something?"
Alix nodded.
"What?"
Mero rubbed his tiny chin.
"The way you’ve described Noctaris City..."
His eyes narrowed suspiciously.
"Are you sure you weren’t exaggerating?"
Alix looked at him.
"Why would I lie to you?"
"I don’t believe you."
Alix chuckled.
Mero floated lower.
"Every time you talk about it, it sounds more ridiculous."
Alix raised an eyebrow.
"Ridiculous?"
"Yes, ridiculous."
The spirit crossed his tiny arms.
"You make it sound like some ancient heavenly realm."
Alix leaned back in his chair.
"It isn’t that exaggerated."
Mero stared at him.
"You told me there are floating islands above the city."
"There are."
Mero stared at him for several seconds.
Then he waved a tiny hand.
"Fine."
The spirit floated into the air.
"Let’s go see this legendary city of yours for myself."
A smug smile appeared on Alix’s face.
"You’ll see soon enough."
Mero smirk.
"I hope it’s at least half as impressive as you’ve been describing."
Alix stood up.
"It’s better."
"I’ll be the judge of that, master."
The two left the room and made their way through the quiet villa.
Most of the city was still awake despite the late hour.
Soldiers patrolled the streets.
Workers cleared debris from damaged districts.
Captured soldiers were being organized into temporary camps.
Sodon City was already beginning its transition into another city under Alix’s rule.
Neither of them paid much attention to it.
A few minutes later, they arrived at the hidden underground chamber.
The massive silver portal stood silently in the darkness.
Ancient runes glowed across its frame.
The moment Mero saw it, his eyes widened.
Even with all his knowledge, he couldn’t hide his surprise.
"So this is it..."
The spirit slowly floated around the gigantic structure.
His expression became increasingly serious.
"These runes..."
His voice dropped.
"I don’t wven recognize most of it."
Alix wasn’t surprised.
The System’s creations often surpassed the knowledge of the people in this world.
Alix smiled.
"Ready?"
Mero immediately nodded.
"Of course."
Alix approached the portal. A transparent screen appeared before him. Dozens of connected destinations were listed.
Most were public portals spread throughout his territories.
Without hesitation, he selected a different destination.
The private portal hidden beneath his castle in Noctaris City. That was the safest option.
He wasn’t about to appear in the middle of a public transportation hub.
The portal immediately reacted. The runes across its surface brightened.
A deep humming sound echoed throughout the chamber.
RRRRRRMMMMMM.
The air distorted, and space itself seemed to twist.
Then a massive vortex of silver light appeared inside the portal frame.
The tunnel stabilized.
A path connecting two continents had formed.
Alix stepped forward.
"Come on."
The spirit quickly followed.
The moment they entered, the surrounding world disappeared.
Space twisted around them.
Countless streams of silver light rushed past in every direction.
Mero looked around in fascination.
"I’ve traveled through portals before."
His voice echoed strangely inside the tunnel.
"But nothing like this too stable, impressive."
Alix remained calm.
The journey lasted only a few moments. Then a brilliant light appeared ahead.
The exit.
The next second, both of them stepped through. Mero blinked several times.
The distorted sensation of traveling through space disappeared, replaced by solid ground beneath him.
When he opened his eyes fully, he found himself inside a spacious underground chamber.
The room was enormous.
Ancient pillars stood along the walls, each covered in intricate runes. Formation arrays glowed softly beneath the floor, illuminating the chamber with a silver light.
Yet despite its size, the place was completely silent. There wasn’t a single servant. Not a single guard.
Mero looked around curiously.
"Where is everyone?"
Alix calmly stepped forward.
"This is my private portal chamber. No one comes here except me."
Mero nodded.
The two continued walking toward the exit. The massive doors slowly opened.
The moment Mero stepped outside, he froze.
His eyes widened.
On both sides of the doorway stood two gigantic statues.
Each was over fifteen meters tall.
Their bodies were forged from an unknown metallic material covered in countless runes.
Even while standing motionless, they emitted an oppressive aura that made the surrounding air feel heavy.
Mero stared, then stared some more.
Finally, he pointed at them.
"Master..."
"Hm?"
"Are those..."
He swallowed.
"Tier 7 golems?"
Alix glanced at them.
"Yeah."
Mero almost choked, he floated closer to one of the golems.
The closer he got, the more certain he became.
There was no mistake.
Tier 7.
Actual Tier 7 golems. Not damaged ones, or incomplete ones.
Fully operational Tier 7 golems.
Mero slowly turned toward Alix. His expression became complicated.
"Master."
"What?"
"Who in their right mind uses Tier 7 golems to guard a room that only contains a portal?"
Alix thought about it.
"Me."
Mero nearly fainted.
His former master had been a Tier 8 powerhouse.
Even then, Tier 7 golems were considered strategic treasures.
