Lord of the Truth

Chapter 1109: Equal opportunities

Chapter 1109: Equal opportunities

("Are you insane?! Can't you see the treasure right before your eyes?!") Evergreen's voice erupted in alarm, carrying a mixture of disbelief and urgency. ("Right now, you have a forbidden land imbued with the essence of the Destruction Path! You can compare this phenomenon to the Poison Sea on the Poison Rock Planet. That sea gave birth to Durger the Devourer, attracted the attention of that impatient woman, and ultimately granted the planet its current significance. How can you even consider destroying such a place? No, this is even better than the Poison Sea! This entire region has been saturated with the fifth stage of the minor Law of Ashification— especially that abyss over there!")

Robin's eyes widened to their limits as he followed her words, turning to gaze at the gaping abyss left behind in the wake of the Shadow's explosion. Just looking at that abyss sent a shiver down his spine. It was as if it was staring back at him, swallowing light itself, whispering promises of annihilation.

Evergreen continued, her voice tinged with excitement, ("This area was nothing more than a barren desert before, but now, having been marked by the Destruction Path, its value has skyrocketed! No, not just this area—the entire planet has become more significant! Future cultivators will come here, seeking to temper their bodies and souls, searching for relics left behind by the thousands of emperors and millions of soldiers who perished in this battle. Some might even develop resistance to the Destruction Path, while others might give birth to children with a natural affinity for it!")

A faint whistle escaped Robin's lips. His bloodshot eyes darted around once more, now examining his surroundings with newfound clarity.

The land had been utterly ravaged by countless explosions, splitting open numerous volcanoes across the region. Rivers of molten lava surged beneath the earth, threatening to engulf everything in their path. However, whenever the lava cascaded into the abyss, it immediately turned to ash and vanished without a trace.

The Minor Law of Ashification that permeated the abyss acted as a barrier, preventing the lava from expanding beyond the sea of fire. Yet, at the same time, the constant flow of molten rock fed the law, strengthening The Minor Law of Ashification with each passing second.

Thinking about it more deeply… this place had transformed into a paradise for anyone walking the Paths of Destruction, or Fire!

"Hmm… you're right." Robin muttered under his breath, rubbing his chin in contemplation. "But won't Neri attempt to purge the fifth-stage law from the planet? Isn't that against the established rules or something?"

As he voiced his concern, his tone carried a hint of disappointment. Perhaps his joy at discovering such a powerful land wouldn't last long after all.

Evergreen scoffed. ("Nah~ She wasn't the one who brought a fifth-stage law here— she was a victim of it. Why should she go out of her way to remove it? If I were in her place, I'd leave it alone. And judging by the fact that she hasn't made a move yet, I'd say she's thinking the same thing.")

"That's… true!" Robin's eyes flickered with renewed excitement.

Then, a thought struck him. His expression tensed as he scanned his surroundings. "Wait… where is she?" His voice rose slightly. "Neri, can you hear me?! …Could something have happened to her?"

("I have no idea if something happened to her,") Evergreen admitted casually, ("But even if she's fine, she won't respond to you. The battle is over. She has no reason to maintain communication with you anymore.")

She paused for a brief moment before adding, her voice turning more solemn, ("That said… I wouldn't be surprised if her consciousness did fade. If I had fought an opponent of that caliber, I fear I might have been erased entirely.")

"…When I first heard about these rules, I thought they were absolute. But from what I've seen… If I hadn't interfered, that shadow could have wiped out the entire planet. What's the point of rules that bind both me and Neri in moments like that?" Robin shook his head in frustration, his golden eyes flickering with discontent.

("Power, my owner,") Evergreen replied seriously. ("Power gives you the ability to surpass all rules. That woman found a way to circumvent them by using a Soul Shard and the Cataclysm Sealing Cube. She didn't break the rules directly.")