Free Web NovelChapter 342: Chapter 207: Strategic Change
After Zorn used the Cosmic Time Magic Net and the Time Watcher to ferret out the last two Middle Rank Gods from their hiding spots,
the brutal, half-day-long hunt slowly drew to a close.
Within the Ancient Golden Giant World,
seated cross-legged atop a towering mountain peak, Zorn coolly surveyed the surrounding World.
’If I hadn’t relied on the power of the Golden Giant, I’m afraid it would have been difficult to capture so many Middle Rank Gods in such a short time.’
Previously, Zorn had used the Golden Giant’s power to wreak havoc on numerous Divine Kingdom Passages.
This made it difficult for the Middle Rank Gods here to escape.
Combined with the vast reach of the Cosmic Magic Net, Zorn was able to capture so many Middle Rank Gods in just half a day.
’Excluding those that got away, I caught a total of 85 Middle Rank Gods in this haul.’
’First, I’ll empower my Divine Artifact Sikes’ Magic Wand.’
’When I go back out there to fight other Demigods, I’ll have to rely on my own Divine Artifact.’
’These Middle Rank Gods are all impressively powerful, and their Rune Magic Ring counts aren’t low either. They’re more than enough to elevate my Sikes’ Magic Wand to a considerable level.’
’Next is to throw these Middle Rank Gods into the Sea of Ultimate Destiny.’
’Cultivating the Sea of Ultimate Destiny normally isn’t very efficient. But once Middle Rank Gods are thrown in as nutrients and catalysts, its rate of improvement will increase by leaps and bounds.’
’The Insect King Curse also needs some Middle Rank Gods as nutrients. After all, it’s a growth-type Ancient God Curse.’
As these thoughts ran through his mind, Zorn settled his spirit and began the process of absorbing the Divine Spirits.
But what Zorn didn’t know was that the battle in the Golden Giant World had already stirred up a massive storm in the outside world.
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「These past few days.」
Ossirion was in high spirits.
His previously gloomy and downcast expression was swept away, replaced by a sharp, vigorous air.
The reason, of course, was simple.
It was the outcome of Zorn’s battle against the many Middle Rank Gods from the Jade Realm, which took place deep within the Ancient God Divine Kingdom.
This battle didn’t just stir the hearts of Upper Rank Gods like him.
It had even alarmed the Ancient Gods on both sides.
Killing over three hundred Middle Rank Gods in a row.
For any faction, this would be considered a resounding, decisive victory.
But more importantly!
That Zorn had actually seized an Ancient God Artifact from an Ancient God.
A Legendary Demigod seizing an Ancient God Artifact.
Although it wasn’t taken directly from an Ancient God’s hands,
the fact that he had seized an Ancient God Artifact was undeniable.
Across the trillions of years in the annals of the Star Realm Cosmic, this was a jaw-dropping event.
It was said that when this news got back,
the Ancient God from the Jade Realm whose Ancient God Artifact had been stolen, Kerumnoc, flew into a terrible rage.
His Ancient God Fire instantly incinerated the three Upper Rank Gods who had been in charge of the offensive.
Zorn’s battle in the Golden Giant World had given the Calamity Court Realm a significant boost in confidence.
Moreover,
just two days ago, while discussing the situation with a senior Ancient God, Ossirion had learned that the Ancient Gods of the Secret Wilderness were considering supporting the Calamity Court Realm.
This crucial strategic turning point was finally approaching.
The Calamity Court Realm could not sustain a fight against the Jade Realm on its own.
But with the support of the Secret Wilderness, things would be completely different.
In this current assault on the Ancient Divine Kingdom, their ability to hold out against the Jade Realm until now—be it through the Ritual Fire or the Forbidden Curse Fungus—was all inextricably linked to Zorn.
With the continued spread of the Forbidden Curse Fungus and the blossoming of the Ritual Fire,
there was still great hope of shattering the Ancient Divine Kingdom.
And this was precisely why the Secret Wilderness was willing to offer them strategic support.
’Continue to dispatch more Middle Rank Gods to clash with those from the Jade Realm.’
’Prevent them from effectively clearing out the Forbidden Curse Fungus and extinguishing the Ritual Fire.’
’If we keep this up, it won’t be long before the entire Ancient Divine Kingdom collapses and shatters under our assault.’
’Once that happens, we can shake the very foundations of the Jade Magic Ring Tree.’
’That will be the perfect moment for us to counterattack the Jade Magic Ring.’
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The dark and silent Golden Giant World.
More than a month after the war’s conclusion, this World had returned to its former deathly silence, and was perhaps even more oppressively quiet than before.
Although the Ancient Golden Giant was a terrifying weapon of war on par with an Ancient God Artifact,
it was, after all, in a damaged state.
Each use would damage it further, consuming what little of its weapon’s vitality remained.
After this last activation, there was no telling how many years it would be before it could be used again.
Zorn estimated it could be used three to five more times at most.
Then, the Ancient Golden Giant would likely be completely destroyed, never to be activated again.
However,
the rewards the Golden Giant had brought Zorn this time were already more than enough.
GURGLE... GURGLE... GURGLE...
Silently using the Sea of Ultimate Destiny to refine a Middle Rank God, Zorn rapidly advanced its Level progression.
’Hm?’
Through the Cosmic Magic Net, Zorn had gleaned some crucial and useful information.
’The Secret Wilderness is willing to support our Calamity Court Realm?’
Receiving this definitive news, Zorn was overjoyed.
After all,
in the original timeline, the Calamity Court Realm was destined to lose the prolonged conflict.
