MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again
Chapter 485 - 239 News

Chapter 485: Chapter 239 News

As the grand plans of several divine temples fell to ruins, the heterodox forces also began to withdraw under the temple’s signals, and the chaotic Power God Path returned to its original form, save for the trialists who more or less harbored some resentment in their hearts, after all, no one liked being bullied.

This battle alone had caused the originally scattered forces of the Power God Path to show signs of merging, but the entanglements of interests involved were not something that could be resolved in a day or two.

"Augustus, what’s happened outside?" the top powerhouses who had been trialing in the ninth barrier were full of questions, turning to Augustus beside them.

Augustus simply shook his head, "It’s a long story, indeed a long story."

Feidi gave the other party a look and said, "What’s with the dawdling for a big guy like you? If you’re not going to speak, we’re leaving. I don’t believe we can’t find someone else to ask."

The other four were also dissatisfied with Augustus playing coy and rose in preparation to leave.

"Hey hey hey, don’t go! I tell you, I bet you won’t see a single person even if you go down to the sixth barrier—believe it or not!"

Wang Lu didn’t doubt Augustus’s words. After all, they had been trialing just fine in the ninth barrier when suddenly the barrier itself flew away—yes, it flew away. Even if it had flown away, when they few returned to the city outside the ninth barrier, they discovered it was devoid of people, a ghost town.

They then headed south, and the result was the same—no one was there. Along the way, they witnessed an earthshaking Magic Power storm. Without knowing why, the few encountered two living souls, Lu Hong and Augustus, outside the eighth barrier and therefore sat down for a talk.

"Then spit it out!" Wang Lu scolded, "Power God Path has stood tall for many years. How has it become so desolate now?"

"Let me speak." Lu Hong understood Augustus’s mood well; it was dissatisfaction towards these people. After all, the Power God Path had been oppressed by many divine paths, and they hadn’t offered any help, which naturally couldn’t make him happy, as he also harbored some resentment.

"Who are you?" Feidi cast a cold glance at Lu Hong, not taking him seriously at all.

After all, they were the top powerhouses of the Power God Path; it was natural for them to have their pride.

Lu Hong didn’t mind, but Augustus wouldn’t have it, glaring at Feidi and scolding, "What? You look down on my third brother?"

"Third brother?" Hou Qinghua asked with confusion, "Since when did you start adopting sworn brothers?" Thinking back to when they had wanted to bring Augustus into their brotherhood only to be rejected, their gaze towards Lu Hong turned scrutinizing, as not just anyone was worthy of Augustus’s appreciation.

"None of your business." Augustus really didn’t give any face at all and cursed back.

"You?!" Hou Qinghua was also angry, but since he couldn’t beat Augustus, he had to swallow his anger.

"Alright, alright, let’s all calm down." Introduced by Augustus, Lu Hong couldn’t help making the others put aside their contempt and listen to him.

After receiving Lu Hong’s explanation, the five powerhouses were so furious they nearly exploded on the spot.

"Damn it, they actually think my Power God Path stands unguarded?!" Wang Lu, who had the fiercest temper, immediately rolled up his sleeves, "Who’s coming with me to deal with those heterodox forces? I’ll teach them a lesson and show them what Power God Path is made of!"

"Wang Lu!" Yang Ting slightly furrowed his brows, "Sit down!"

Wang Lu seemed a bit afraid of Yang Ting and managed to restrain his temper, sitting back down, "Yang Bro, how should we handle this? If you say to fight back, I, Wang Lu, am ready to lead the charge. But if you ask me to suppress my anger and stay silent, I refuse!"

"Shut up!" Yang Ting scolded, "Didn’t you hear what Brother Tu said? The temples are behind this matter, and even Hall Master Meng hasn’t taken a stance. What’s the use of your reckless actions? If you disrupt the Hall Master’s plans, what would be your crime?"

"I...", being rebuked by Yang Ting, Wang Lu held back and said no more.

Feidi, deep in thought, asked Augustus, "So, what do you plan to do now? Continue with the ninth barrier’s trial, or... go back?"

Women are meticulous thinkers. Feidi seemed to discern something from Lu Hong’s words, and straightforwardly asked Augustus.

Augustus, however, had his brows tightly furrowed, and even if he was a fool, Meng Hong’s last words had awoken him.

The Temple of Strength was now the prey of the other temples, and Meng Hong had no confidence in breaking this dire situation. If he continued the trial, it was very likely that he would perish along with the Divine Path, but if he fled now, avoiding the disaster, that was not his Augustus style either.

"I don’t know," Augustus shook his head, "The Divine Path made me who I am, and now to abandon it, I can’t do it."

"Then, have you not thought of your wife at home?" It was evident that Fidi and Augustus came from the same place, she was very familiar with Augusta’s family, likely a close friend of his wife.

"I...," Thinking of his delicate wife at home, Augustus was at a loss for words, caught in a dilemma.

In the end, he simply sought advice from Lu Hong, "Third brother, what do you think I should do?"

"You’re asking me?" Lu Hong curled his lips, this tricky problem was also unsolvable to him, so he said, "Don’t ask me, I don’t know how deep the bond between you and your sister-in-law is."

"I...," Augustus was choked by Lu Hong’s words, and then fell silent.

After chatting for a while, the group dispersed.

Lu Hong and Augustus were both injured and immediately began to recuperate outside the eighth trial, healing their wounds.

Unfortunately, in less than half a month, Lu Hong was awakened by a Black Pupil member.

"What happened?" Lu Hong was not displeased by the interruption from Black Pupil, knowing that they wouldn’t have sought him out without a significant issue.

"Baron, the Sea Race has been making big moves recently," the Black Pupil member said gravely, explaining to Lu Hong, "Seven days ago, a group of top warriors emerged from the Sea Race without warning. They are different from the previous Sea Race soldiers, emitting a very evil aura, and even their water-element magic carries a strong corrosive quality that can contaminate the spirits of Imperial soldiers, driving them into madness and losing their sanity. Often, before they even engage in combat with those Sea Folk, they are controlled by the enemy’s magic, causing accidental harm to their own forces."

Listening to the member’s words, Lu Hong’s brows furrowed. According to Black Pupil’s account, this group from the Sea Race was an unknown variable he had never encountered in the game before, possibly the Black Sea Race spoken of by the sea monster.

"Baron, Lady Nightingale learned that you are here and sent me to inform you. If you choose to return, I can arrange a route for you to quickly return to the Divine Grace."

Their conversation also roused Augustus from his meditation, and he inquired towards Lu Hong, "Third brother, what happened?"

Lu Hong, with a heavy expression, replied, "The Sea Race is attacking again!"

"Then you..."

"I must go back," Lu Hong said firmly. Despite the fact his goal in coming to the Divine Path was still incomplete, he couldn’t abandon the empire in its time of need.

Augustus nodded, "If you need me, just say the word."

Augustus wanted to go with him, but he couldn’t bear to leave the Temple of Strength.

"No need, brother. You just focus on passing the trials."

Lu Hong knew of Augustus’s predicament. Despite being aware of his formidable combat abilities, he did not insist.

Augustus, however, thought of Su Linglong and then suggested, "Third brother, it wouldn’t hurt to visit the Cold Extreme Divine Path. Su Linglong is your servant, you can take her with you. Since this woman was willing to become your servant, she must value her life greatly. If you forcibly take her to the war, she will surely ask the strong ones in the guild to go with her for her survival, which would definitely be a substantial help."

Lu Hong nodded, "Brother, you’re right, but..."

Despite Augustus’s eloquence, Lu Hong held no affection for this survival-minded woman. Regardless of the potential help, his disinterest remained.

"As you wish." Although they had not known each other long, their ability to become sworn brothers meant they were of one mind. Augustus seemed placid, but he was very proud at heart; Lu Hong was no different. Understanding each other’s mindset, Augustus did not continue to speak and closed his eyes, entering meditation once again.

Lu Hong turned to the Black Pupil member and said, "First, take me to see Auli, and then we’ll leave the Divine Path and return to the empire."

"Following Baron’s orders!"