bullyxtreme Chapter 1052 Finally Home
Chapter 1052 Finally Home
Is this the only one?
Popper held the energy crystal as if it were the most precious gem in the world, repeatedly "scanning" it with her alchemist's perception, trying to analyze its internal structure.
However, what I sensed was high energy, high energy, pure energy.
But at the same time, I couldn't help but ask about the quantity.
Although the energy contained in this crystal was so vast that it was suffocating her, the Earth God Kingdom project was an unprecedentedly grand blueprint that would require astronomical amounts of energy.
After all, it was a project created by the power of the gods.
For a god with meager divine power, the so-called divine kingdom is unworthy.
Besides good luck and inheritance.
I have never heard of any god with even the weakest divine power possessing a divine kingdom.
Of course, the concept of a divine kingdom cannot be defined in a short time.
This is an extremely abstract regional territory created with the divine individual as its power and the divine individual as its core.
Different gods have different experiences, different powers, different names, and their territories will also have different structures, ranges, and forms.
For example, a divine kingdom with one layer of the abyss as its area.
The whole country is selfish and possessive.
It's as if this god directly took a layer from the abyss and made it his own.
Such things happen quite often in the abyss.
Many evil gods who cooperate with the Abyss, or even are demons of the Abyss, possess similar divine kingdoms.
However, most divine kingdoms are high in the starry sky, relying on a satellite-like plane space that surrounds a main world.
This is the simplest method for creating a divine kingdom.
Because the main world provides a certain amount of power and drags, it takes a considerable amount of time, even for gods, to collect materials and build.
The earthly kingdom of Kana is not something unique to them.
It's just that very few people would actually manufacture it that way.
After all, it feels like a case of losing more than you gain.
Earthly divine kingdoms are not more useful to the gods than divine kingdoms high in the stars; in some cases, they are even less useful than those high in the stars.
Furthermore, a god must have a deep connection and exchange with the main world before the main world will be willing to allow a god's kingdom to be established in the world.
The chief architect of the divine kingdom, Popper, is under considerable pressure.
The design team has worked hard on this and is still carrying out various designs.
However, they can only make rough estimates based on the needs of each construction phase, and cannot be precise down to every single unit of energy.
If there is only this one, it means they have to be very careful with their resources, and may even have to extend the construction period in order to save energy, which would undoubtedly waste more precious time.
Energy may seem unimaginably vast now, but when you actually use it, you'll find it might not be enough.
This happens frequently.
Upon hearing this, Kana shook his head slightly, a calm smile of complete control appearing on his face.
“Of course not. This one is just a portion that I personally collected and condensed over the past few days, which was channeled back from the battlefield on level 1316 to the core on level 1121 through a stable channel. If we have to calculate the proportion,” he glanced at the glittering teardrop, “this is probably only about one-tenth of the total amount I personally harvested on level 1121.”
At this time, Kana had not yet fully integrated into the "circle of friends" of the gods' order.
Unbeknownst to him, the Order Gods who had reaped a large number of Rule Imprints and Energy Crystals on the 1316th level battlefield were planning to give him a portion of their respective Energy Crystals as a "return gift" out of gratitude for his contribution in opening the battlefield and as an investment in his future potential.
This upcoming "gift" will far exceed his expectations.
However, even without that extra gift, the existing quantity is sufficient to allow the plan to proceed smoothly.
Upon hearing the number "one-tenth," Popper's eyes instantly lit up like two small suns, and his previous worries vanished.
"One-tenth? That's enough! Absolutely enough!"
She jumped up and down excitedly a few times, her small body brimming with boundless energy.
"Haha! This is even more than my most optimistic estimate! With this level of energy as a foundation, I can finally go all out and design the energy distribution and transmission system according to the most optimized and efficient plan!"
"No more worrying about insufficient power and sacrificing performance or extending the construction period! That's fantastic!"
She had already begun rapidly adjusting the blueprint for building the divine kingdom in her mind, with countless ingenious alchemical ideas colliding in her thoughts.
She is now a god.
Essentially, she is still a god-level being, so she can understand the structure of the earthly divine kingdom.
Therefore, she is fully qualified.
What are you planning to do next?
Only then did Alyris step forward, getting closer to Kana, her blood-red eyes gazing deeply into his, filled with concern, longing, and an inquiry into his future plans.
She reached out, her hand trembling slightly, and gently stroked his angular face, feeling the real touch, as if confirming his identity.
A warm feeling welled up in Kana's heart. He raised his hand and covered the back of Aliris's hand that was pressed against his face with his broad, warm palm.
He gently stroked her knuckles with his thumb, conveying silent comfort and love.
His gaze fell tenderly on her face, as if he were admiring the most precious treasure in the world.
However, this tender atmosphere was quickly interrupted by the chief designer next to him, who was focused on the great project.
Popper, oblivious to the danger, waved his little paws and interrupted loudly.
"What for? Of course he has to stay here! The initial framework and module design of the Earth God Kingdom plan have long been completed, and now the most important and troublesome 'fuel' problem of energy has been solved!"
"Then, naturally, we will begin the construction phase of the physicalization of the divine kingdom on earth!"
She flew to their side and emphasized with a serious expression, "Kana, as the core creator of this earthly divine kingdom and the absolute ruler of the future, your power, your rules, and your will are indispensable 'adhesives' and 'catalysts' in the construction process."
"The activation of the energy core, the weaving of the divine kingdom's rule network, the deep anchoring with the origin of the prime material world... these crucial steps cannot be completed without your personal participation and guidance. Therefore, you must be deeply involved throughout the entire process!" Her little paw pointed forcefully in the direction of Kana, as if finalizing an unquestionable engineering clause.
Kana wasn't angry at being interrupted; instead, he found Popper's businesslike yet energetic demeanor amusing.
He turned to look at Ariris, blinked, and wore a helpless yet amused expression that seemed to say, "See, that's what the designer said."
The designer's orders prevented me from leaving at will.
Looking at Kana's expression, and then at Boport beside her who was looking serious and whose tail was still wagging slightly with excitement, Alyris couldn't help but smile up her tight lips, revealing a bright and gentle smile.
“Of course,” Kana tightened his grip on Alyris’s hand, his gaze shifting between his two important partners, and added, “It doesn’t mean I’ll be stuck in the lab all the time. But once the Earth Kingdom project enters its core construction phase, it will indeed require me to remain in the main world long-term and stably, ready to respond to the needs of various key nodes.”
"Our focus needs to be completely shifted back here." His gaze, through the floor-to-ceiling windows, once again fell upon the southern part of the city surrounding the tower, a place that held hope and the future.
The smoke of battle in the abyss has dissipated, and they are about to face their true objective.
Void.
……
A few days later.
The massive portal connecting the City of the Rings to the Blood Pit Fortress of the Abyss shone steadily, like a giant breathing calmly.
Accompanied by waves of spatial energy, groups of figures stepped out from within.
Lelia stood on a high platform to the side of the portal. Although the light of the [Sun Soul] had been subdued, the majesty forged in blood and fire remained.
Her gaze swept calmly over the procession that was emerging—the very same valiant warriors who had created miracles and torn apart the demonic tides in the heart of the abyss.
Their heavy armor, bearing the "Bastion Oath," was covered with new scratches and scorching marks. The smoke and the aura of the abyss almost solidified and enveloped their bodies, but each of them stood tall and straight, their eyes burning with the weary flames of survival and supreme glory.
"We're home, warriors!"
Leilia's voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the gathering area, carrying a warmth that came after the dust had settled.
Following top orders, Blood Pit Fortress was left with only the most basic defense and observation personnel.
All the remaining Night's Watch troops who participated in that epic raid are now on their way home.
As the order stated, the Bloodbath Battlefield on the 1121st floor, the "wound" they had torn open themselves, has temporarily become the "quietest" corner of all the Bloodbath front lines after successfully spreading to the deeper Steel Ash Wasteland on the 1316th floor.
The abyss's fury and main forces were drawn to the newly opened 1316th floor, where the gods of order and the main forces of the coalition were locked in a fierce battle. In the short term, it had neither the time nor the strength to project large-scale demonic power onto this initial "rear area".
Even though it is a battlefield of bloodshed, under certain circumstances, unless the spread of the battlefield of bloodshed has reached its limit, it will be a zone under the control of order.
This place has temporarily become a relatively calm harbor in the eye of the storm.
Among the returning teams, an elite squad with all members at level ten stands out.
They worked in perfect harmony and were well-equipped, making them the elite force in Leilia's direct assault unit.
At that moment, the captain—a human Night Watch warrior with a resolute face and sharp eyes—was the first to step out of the portal's light curtain.
Instantly, the enormous contrast overwhelmed his senses like a tsunami.
Beneath their feet was no longer the scorched, cracked, sulfur-smelling abyss, but solid, flat soil with the fresh scent of grass and trees.
The air was no longer thick, scorching, and filled with the stench of blood and decay of a purgatory, but rather... an indescribable, fresh, gentle, and vibrant flow of energy.
Like an invisible silk, it gently wraps around the body, penetrating every cell that aches from prolonged tension.
He, along with the elven ranger, human shieldbearer, dwarven demolitionist, and halfling scout who followed closely behind, stood frozen like five stone statues at the portal exit.
The world before them was so bright, vibrant, and tranquil that it caused a brief blank in their minds.
In the distance, the iconic sight of the city surrounding the tower comes into view.
The inverted triangular floating fortress "Fork" hovers above the city's core area, its smooth metal lines gleaming with a cold luster, and its surface shimmering with a faint blue light.
Closer still, there was a temporary camp on the outskirts of the city of the ring tower. It was busy but orderly, with alchemical cleaning dolls moving about. In the distance, one could see the outline of a lush forest and a clear blue sky—colors that would be unimaginable in the murky, yellowish abyss where only the faint glow of lava could be seen.
"Hurry up! There are other people coming out, don't block the way!"
Beside him, a Night Watch soldier, whose armband bore the logo of logistics and who was responsible for maintaining order at the portal, shouted a reminder. His voice carried a hint of anxiety, but also a sense of relief that "it's good to be home."
This urging was like a key, instantly unlocking the frozen thoughts of the team members.
The captain snapped out of his daze and quickly led his teammates forward a few steps, leaving the portal exit area and joining the crowd gathering and resting nearby. They eventually stopped at the designated temporary rest area in the square.
Only now did they truly feel a real sense of "coming home".
"Hoo—" The human Night Watchman, as the captain, took a deep, greedy, almost greedy breath into the air.
Pure air, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees and the unique scent of alchemical dust and energy towers of the City of the Ring, filled my lungs, as if a clear spring had washed away the filth that had accumulated over time.
He exhaled a long breath of stale air, which, under the sunlight, carried a faint, almost imperceptible gray-black hue.
"This is... the smell of the City of the Ring! No sulfur! No blood! No that damned, nauseating smell of the void! It's amazing!"
His voice was hoarse with excitement, and his eyes were even slightly red.
It seemed that only when he arrived here did he completely relax, and there was no longer any tension in his heart.
The elven ranger beside her had long since shed her combat alertness. She tilted her head back, closed her eyes, and let the warm sunlight bathe her slightly pale face.
A gentle breeze rustled through the leaves and carried the faint fragrance of distant flowers.
The power of nature, like the gentlest caress, seeped into her body, dispelling the chaotic aura that had seeped into her very bones and made her feel constantly oppressed and uncomfortable.
She could even feel the cold, filthy residue from the abyss remaining in her body being gently enveloped, neutralized, and expelled by this vibrant force of nature.
My body and mind, which had been tense for who knows how long, finally relaxed completely at this moment, and a feeling of near exhaustion yet incomparably comfortable spread throughout my body.
Another, more robust human shield guard in the group looked down at his armor, which was covered in dirt and dried blood scabs, and then took a deep sniff of the pale gray, sulfurous, and bloody scent that wafted upwards from the large group of returnees in the air.
He couldn't help but grin and laugh self-deprecatingly, his voice booming: "Ha! Look at us! We've been pickled by the abyss! Standing here, we're practically a bunch of moving sources of pollution, contaminating the pure air of the City Around the Tower!"
His teasing resonated with many of his fellow veterans who had also just returned. They looked down at themselves and then at the lingering dust on others, bursting into a relaxed yet weary laugh.
Yes, these people who crawled back from hell carried the aura of hell on them, but now that aura had become a badge of victory, carrying a touch of absurdity from surviving a catastrophe. (End of Chapter)