Chapter 178
The distance between the two factions was quite big, even with a Spirit Boat, and a good one at that, it would still take quite some time . Although the chief tribe, Ti Eru, could travel at a speed faster than the Spirit Boat if he tried, it would still consume Nether Energy and it isn’t as practical as using a Spirit Boat .
Separating the Pigolo Tribe and the Desert Gargoyles was a long mountain range with the name of ’Yellow Streak Mountain Range’ . This vast mountain range actually divided the barbarian land into two parts and took a large part of the South-West of this desolated land, outcast from the rest of this world .
Even people like Ti Eru didn’t dare venture deep into the mountains were strong creature lurked such as The Flame Devouring Worm which can rival Gods . Fortunately, the Northern part of the mountain range was safer and they could safely and easily travel East to the territory of the gargoyles without having to fight dangerous beasts .
The excited atmosphere lessened as some of the colonels and generals chatted but most of them sat cross-legged and meditated, preparing their spirit for the upcoming fight, if there was going to be one, that is .
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The speed of the Spirit Boat was fairly decent as it was fueled by Spirit Red Stones and in three days, they managed to cross the mountain range . Arthur was still in awe of how big this world is . With his speed alone, he can cross all of Astria yet it took them three full days to cross this mountain range . It made him think of how tiny Earth and Astria were, and how vast the universe and the outside world is . He even heard that this huge desert was but an outcast land and the wall of yang fire was like prison bars, blocking the inhabitant of the barbarian land to explore the outside world . It required a skilled God to be able to cross such intense yang fire, one either needed to be skilled in Spatial Attribute or Fire Attribute or have a special artifact allowing him to resist the yang fire . Of course, if it was a female, the process would be much, much easier, more so if she was someone like Lucy, with a Yin body, she could pass through even whilst being at the Immortal Realm . However, special physiques like those are extremely rare and they have grades too, Arthur didn’t know which grade Lucy’s body was as they couldn’t measure it in the Underworld and didn’t even want to, but he was sure that it couldn’t be low .
The humidity seemed to have increased and the hot weather became even hotter . Obviously, for such strong experts present on the boat, it didn’t affect them, much less Arthur, who had Fire Resistance .
Looking at the incomparably vast deserted land with hills made from dry sand, Arthur sighed and silently shook his head . He had to praise these gargoyles as this environment was worse than the Pigolo’s .
“We have arrived . ”
Ti Eru stood up at last and gazed at the front, his determined and cold gaze penetrated through the vast land and long distance all the way to the wall situated at a far distance from the Spirit Boat, which halted mid-air .
“Still no response, hmpf! It seems they are not going to resist . ”
Flicking his hand angrily, a cold glint flashed in Ti Eru’s eyes as he guided the Spirit Boat . A red streak of light flew into the skies bringing with it an overwhelming pressure of all the strong individuals boarding it .
Very soon, the land was not as deserted as it used to be, holes filled the ground . Countless holes which had humongous sizes, there were also a few habitable huts . It resembled a deserted ancient village, devoid of any life but everyone on the ship knew that countless gargoyles were lurking in those holes, gazing at them cautiously .
In the span of a few minutes, the red Spirit Boat crossed a large distance and stopped in front of a large tower made of literal mud . It is unknown how it is still standing but it was a fact that it laid before their very eyes .
Ti Eru, who had already left the deck of the boat, was floating before that turret and facing him were two gargoyles . Bronze skin and long ears similar to elves . Both of them were yellow-armors and had long staffs behind their back . Contrary to what the Appraisal showed, the two gargoyles looked extremely long and were fairly handsome .
Tarathiel (Race: Desert Gargoyle): 4th Grade God Realm
Age: 197
Ehrendil (Race: Desert Gargoyle): 3rd Grade God Realm .
Age: 473
Tarathiel, in this barbarian land, his name was spread wide and far . Being the youngest faction leader, he was a genius born since he was young and reached Godhood at the age of 150 which is considered a remarkable achievement . It is said that he was nurtured outside this land and was sent to a prosperous sect outside . With efficient training, good teachers and enough resources, it is no wonder he was able to achieve this .
Not only did he achieve Godhood at an early age, he even advanced three grades in less than fifty years . As for Ehrendil, it was his big brother and his right hand, he was not as talented as Tarathiel, however, he was still a God and should not be underestimated .
Despite being older than the Desert Gargoyle’s leader, Ti Eru didn’t dare to be rush or erupt in anger in the middle of the territory, even with the huge force he brought behind, they wouldn’t match .
He only brought this much force to show off and not be easily oppressed .
“I’ve expected elder Ti to come, please follow me . ”
With a respectful bow, Tarathiel turned around and headed for the mud tower along with Ehrendil . Ti Eru paused for a second, his pupils sharpened but he still followed after he beckoned to his people to enter too . Tarathiel may be young but by no means was he stupid . Although he knew that the enemy wouldn’t try to trap him, he still didn’t fully trust him so he decided to bring his Generals with him, after all, better safe than sorry .
For Tarathiel to dare attack him with such a big force, he would also dare to trick him or use some underhanded means . After all, in a war, all that matters is victory and any means can be used .
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Upon closer look, Arthur was taken aback when he entered the mud tower . Contrary to his expectations, the interior of the tower was too grand! Too overbearing and luxurious!
Towering sculpture made of gold, a medicine garden with a cool weather extremely suited for growing plants . There was even a room that was full of cauldrons, surely meant for pill-making cultivators .
The blue windows never ceased appearing in front of him, behind that bleak and hideous face of Hakim, shock filled Arthur as he discovered many new things . What interested him a lot was that garden full of plants, some were rare and the whole greenery area emitted a strong, enchanting fragrance, very pleasant to smell .
In a few short minutes, they crossed a few rooms and arrived at a wide room which a had ten-meter wide hole . Furthermore, at the end of the room was a three-meter-long throne with a silhouette sitting on it . Upon a closer look, Arthur saw an armored knight made from pure earth sitting on the big throne . The pressure coming from it was pretty obvious, it was even more overwhelming than Delia or any other God Arthur had ever met .
Feeling the pressure, Arthur wasn’t stupid to dare probe the knight, he activated his appraise skill but was shocked to see that there was an ’error’ showing in front of him . He tried a few more times but to no avail, he couldn’t appraise the knight but he knew that it wasn’t just a statue meant for show .
Ti Eru’s eyes also narrowed but he didn’t to probe it either, he knew about this Earth Spirit beforehand and this knight was obviously it . His guess was further confirmed when he saw Tarathiel walk to the knight and bend on one knee, showing his respect and reverence .
As silent dominated the big room, which was big enough to fill all the people Ti Eru brought with some space remaining, Arthur felt a strange fluctuation, almost unnoticeable but he was still able to feel it as if his body instinctively reacted to it .
His eyes shifted from the big earth knight to an empty place in the corner of the room . He was disappointed upon seeing nothing but after a few more seconds, his body felt the same sensation again . It was like a vibration, slightly familiar and in a way, it seemed to resonate with him .
Appraise didn’t show anything and there were no dots on the map, which confused him even more . A few more seconds passed and the sensation was felt again, however, this time it was in another place . Feeling this vibration, Arthur’s mind shook as he seemed to realize what was happening .
’Spatial fluctuation! It’s actually a disordered Spatial Energy!’
Shocked, Arthur waited a bit more and felt it again, which confirmed his previous guess . Having the Void Magic, which was had Spatial Magic as sub-attribute, and experiencing the destruction of a small world, which had Spatial tears and countless disorderly spatial energies, Arthur’s instinct couldn’t be wrong .
Excited, Arthur kept feeling this fluctuation and tried to track it but unfortunately, it wasn’t very easy as he sensed it randomly and couldn’t guess who was emanating such strong Spatial fluctuations .
His only guess was that it was this earth knight, but if it were the case, the situation would be a bit tricky . He knew how much stronger he got, but the sense of danger he felt from this unmoving statue was unprecedented . He only felt such helplessness when he was facing ’X’ in that dark torture room .
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Five full minutes passed before Tarathiel stood up and with an elated expression, he looked back at Ti Eru and said
“I wonder why would Elder Ti is gracing us with your presence today . ”
“Bullshit! Tarathiel, don’t try to play tricks on me! You think you can attack my tribe and get away with it whilst trying to play innocent?”
Ti Eru’s couldn’t contain his anger, he shouted at the handsome gargoyle and didn’t seem to mind the Earth Spirit . Although he felt fearful towards it, it didn’t mean he would back down . He lived for too long and his pride was on the line, in front of his people, he couldn’t be cowardly . It’s true that he could play it calm, however, that was never his style and it was not someone half his age that was going to bully him by slaughtering a large number of his kin .
In fact, Pigolo was usually despised by the Naga and Gargoyles for the sole purpose of their appearance . It is said that they resemble the devils and many accused them of doing ’evil’, so they are pretty unfamous which led to decline over the years . In the past, the Pigolo Tribe was the strongest in the barbarian land but with the passing of years and with humans invading the land, their reign deteriorated .
Spreading his hand innocently and showing an honest face, Tarathiel retorted:
“Elder Ti, you are being unreasonable . We did nothing to be faulted for . ”
Ti Eru’s expression turned even uglier, he seemed to be on the verge of explosion from rage . If not for one of the generals at the back who advanced and grabbed him to calm him down, he would’ve leaped at Tarathiel and that will only lead to a disaster .
Inhaling large breath with a distorted face, Ti Eru roared
“Tarathiel! You better give us fair compensation or else you better not think of leaving this place in one piece!”
