The Last King Of Darkness
Chapter 211 - 154: The Demon of the Abyss

Chapter 211: Chapter 154: The Demon of the Abyss

In the perception of the three members of Iron Wolf, Rod’s fluctuations in Spiritual Energy were like the tides, one wave higher than the next.

"Is this... Iron Wolf, is his maximum Spiritual Power Strength really only 2,000 clock hours?"

Iron Wolf couldn’t believe it either.

"That’s what he told me... all along the way, I didn’t indeed feel that he had a Spiritual Energy reaction exceeding 2,000 clock hours."

"But this is at least dozens of times his maximum Spiritual Power Strength...and it’s still increasing!"

The three of them silently stepped back a bit to avoid being affected.

At this moment, Rod’s joy was almost bursting.

It turned out, controlling the "Spiritual Power Fifth Layer Melody" was so simple, the trajectory of the stars was like an intense melody, which he could play at will.

The more intense the melody, the more Spiritual Energy it gathered.

Without hesitation, Rod chose the five most intense notes he had ever heard, they respectively came from "Heroic Symphony," "Destiny Symphony," "Exodus," "Rhapsody," and "International Song."

The peak art from another spacetime achieved unprecedentedly strong effects.

Spiritual Energy seemed to boil up on his arms, gathering and forming a bright yellow giant cannon that emitted intense light, like a tsunami, the Spiritual Energy reached its climax after five rounds.

Boom!

The white light shot out engulfing everything, the powerful energy covered all minor fluctuations, the attacks of the other three looked like insignificant dust.

The slumbering Mutated Beast was directly penetrated, the white shockwave then drilled through the ground and exploded underground.

The intense energy release even triggered an earthquake.

This strike directly drained all of Rod’s Spiritual Energy.

The jaws of the three Iron Wolves almost dislocated.

Such strong fluctuation of Spiritual Energy, it was more than a hundred times his maximum Spiritual Power Strength.

Generally speaking, the maximum Spiritual Power Strength implies the strongest Spiritual Energy a person can gather under normal circumstances, also known as Absolute Spiritual Power Strength.

Of course, this is under normal conditions. If using Characteristic Ability, it can reach several times or even dozens of times the strength.

But reaching more than a hundred times, that was truly rare.

"This, this, this is too strong..."

Looking at the monster turned to dust and the big hole on the ground, the three of them were speechless.

"Bad news!"

Iron Wolf suddenly shouted.

"This hole is collapsing!"

The underground vibration did not lessen but instead grew stronger, and rocks in the cave kept falling.

The Green Giant quickly grabbed Iron Wolf and Sweet Tea, clutching Rod in front of his chest, as he sprinted towards the outside of the cave.

Huge rocks struck his broad back, leaving no marks on his green skin.

Iron Wolf sprinted with full force, rushing out of the cave like a flash of green lightning.

The next moment, the whole hill collapsed.

In the arms of Iron Wolf, Sweet Tea suddenly exclaimed, "Mr. Rod, you are really formidable."

Rod was startled, "You recognized me?"

Sweet Tea smiled and said, "I live in Iron Cross District, you are my son’s most admired hero, I’ve heard hundreds of stories about you. So, when Iron Wolf mentioned that we had a ’King of the Sewers’ among us, I immediately thought of you, I just wasn’t sure until you admitted you are a complete Spiritual Visionary."

"Having both characteristics of the ’King of the Sewers’ and a complete Spiritual Visionary, there can’t be a second person."

Rod felt a bit discouraged, he had gone to great lengths to disguise himself, and being recognized on his first mission, how was he to blend in after this?

Iron Wolf suddenly realized, "So it’s you, the genius special student who entered Jinworth Academy just a few months ago, no wonder your basics are so poor. I heard you got the nickname ’Black Food Bucket’, as long as you eat crap, you can become stronger..."

Rod angrily said, "That’s a rumor!"

Iron Wolf also clarified, "Indeed a rumor, the ability of the ’Black Food Bucket’ should be related to the sewer environment. It’s said that in an environment full of filth, the combat power can be greatly enhanced."

"No wonder, I figured how could someone complete thirty-four sewer missions in seven clock hours."

"I heard you can go ninety-seven times in one night, is that true?"

"Nonsense!" Rod said exasperatedly, "I spend every day in the sewers hunting monsters, I don’t have time for that."

"But, there are dozens of pregnant girls claiming that you’re the father of their children. They’ve shared many tender experiences with you, and these stories are quite popular in the Iron Cross District now."

Rod was furious, "Slander! This is slander!"

Iron Wolf looking at the collapsed hill, sighed, "Special students are different, 2,000 clock hours of Spiritual Energy can produce such a strong hit."

"Too strong."

Sweet Tea’s eyes sparkled with stars, "In the future you’ll become our new star, right? You’ll protect us, right?"

Iron Wolf asked, "Why did you want to be a Hunter? This is your best time to grow, you should be training hard at the academy, I remember the academy arranges special training grounds and instructors for each special student, hmm... are you short on money? If it’s not a large amount, I can lend you some."

Sweet Tea said apologetically, "I need to save money to buy a house in Upper City, but if you are willing, I can come to be your nanny, free of charge, I promise to take very good care of you."

Rod was a bit embarrassed by their sudden enthusiasm.

"Please, just keep this a secret... I am indeed under special training arranged by the academy, but my growth needs to occur in battle. Only the instructors think I’m too weak to let me go, so I sneaked out."

The three immediately understood.

This wasn’t a rare phenomenon; some people are born with a soul for combat, not suited for learning and training environments, needing harsh battles to grow.

"Don’t worry," Iron Wolf patted his belly and said, "We definitely won’t tell anyone, whenever you need our help just let us know, and we will take on any suitable mission for you."

"No, wrong," Sweet Tea added, "except for the sewers."

All three of them burst into laughter.

"Just kidding, the King of the Sewers cleaning the sewers needing your help? Don’t hold them back."

Iron Wolf set down the trio, shrank back to normal size, and chuckled, "This mission was so relaxed, all thanks to brother Rod. The payment should be distributed according to the lead personnel."

Sweet Tea smiled and said, "I have no objections. Rod did most of the work; I just warmed up a bit. Consider it a chance to see the world, and I even earned a bonus of Hunter Honor."

The Giant also said, "I have no objections either."

"Good, then let’s quickly save the images, leave the Hunter’s mark, and prepare to complete the mission."

"Wait!"

Rod suddenly exclaimed.

He focused his attention and gazed at the hills that had collapsed into a gaping black hole.

All three fell silent and looked over.

Iron Wolf, with his keen senses, was the first to sense something amiss - a chilling presence was rapidly approaching them from deep underground.

"Threat incoming!"

Iron Wolf’s figure instantly swelled, and his green muscles once again stretched his rubber robe taut.

"What?" Sweet Tea exclaimed in surprise. "The Mutated Beast isn’t dead? That’s impossible!"

"It’s not the Mutated Beast."

Iron Wolf said grimly as the gigantic green giant stood in front of everyone.

"It’s an Abnormal Demon from deep underground."

Sweet Tea and the Giant’s expressions changed drastically, Sweet Tea grabbed Rod and started running backward.

"It’s very fast; we can’t escape, get ready to fight!"

Before he finished speaking, a gigantic black mass full of tentacles leaped out of the hole.

Its body was covered in huge pus-filled boils, and blackish-red blood flowed between them, with dense masses of eggs floating in the blood, scattering in all directions as the tentacles thrashed.

In Rod’s eyes, this grotesquely twisted dark creature had only one name floating above it.

[Demon of the Abyss]

"Ha!"

The green giant roared and charged toward the monster.

The tentacles, which resembled intestines, launched a fierce attack on the green giant.

The green giant was only a third of the monster’s size, but he was still enormous. He violently tore at any tentacle that tried to wrap around him, his "green strength" endowed him with immense strength, tough skin, and resistance to pollution.

Every Fire Holder with this characteristic was a natural frontline warrior.

Iron Wolf easily tore through the tentacles, the thick intestinal walls as fragile as fat in his hands, yellow intestinal fluid splashing over him, the severed tentacles twitching behind him. No number of tentacles could stop his advance, even though the black monster coiled all of its tentacles around him.

But the next moment, the black monster opened its eyes.

It was an eye enlarged thousands of times akin to a fly’s eye, countless compound eyes stacked on a body full of boils, sending chills down one’s spine.

Iron Wolf’s movements stiffened, and every inch of his muscles became hindered; the monster’s tentacles quickly enveloped him, a massive amount of blood and eggs poured onto him from the folds of the intestinal walls.

Suddenly, dozens of white claw marks tore through the air, ripping the tentacles apart.

The Giant swiftly waved his long claws, creating more claw marks in the air and severing numerous tentacles.

At the same time, a transparent Air Spear carrying immense force struck the monster’s compound eye.

Accompanied by a loud explosion, the spear blasted a bloody large hole, scattering thousands of tiny eyeballs.

Iron Wolf regained his mobility and leaped out of the monster’s attack range.

It could be seen that parts of his green skin had turned black, and dozens of small insects were burrowing into his skin. Fortunately, due to his tough skin, the insects were temporarily unsuccessful.

Iron Wolf plucked out the insects one by one, crushed them into pulp, and gasping for breath said, "This is strongly corrosive blood containing necrotic infection that can damage me. Its eyes can paralyze my soul. Don’t let it stare at you."

The Giant frantically swung his long claws, cutting all the approaching tentacles.

"What do we do?"

He spoke with a hint of anxiety, "I’m already at full strength; I can’t hold out much longer."

Crack.

A tentacle passed through numerous claw marks, slapping toward him.

The Giant couldn’t dodge in time and was about to be struck when Iron Wolf grabbed the tentacle and tore it in two.

Yellow intestinal fluid spilled all over the ground, half of the intestine twisting in his hands. Iron Wolf threw it far away, and said sternly, "I sensed it, the monster’s weakness is not its eyes but one of its tentacles. I’ll cover you, cut off the tentacles, Sweet Tea, attack its eyes, don’t let it fixate on me."

"Okay!"

Sweet Tea roared, arms spread, forcefully hurling compressed Air Spears.

The immense force made the ground’s pebbles jump, and the monster’s compound eye was struck again, flesh and blood flying.

Iron Wolf seized the opportunity to rush forward, battling fiercely with countless tentacles.

The Giant hid behind Iron Wolf, continuously delivering sharp claw marks, cutting swathes of tentacles.

Sweet Tea stood about sixty yards away, specifically targeting the monster’s compound eyes with Air Spears.

Rod was positioned a relatively safe one hundred yards away, not participating in the battle.

Iron Wolf and the others had already assumed he had no fighting ability, but in reality, at the moment Rod sensed the monster, he used [Awakening] to restore his Spiritual Energy.

However, the light of [Justice Execution] within his spirit had dimmed, and he could not use [Spiritual Power Fifth Layer Melody] again for a short period.

How to safely join this battle, which seemed beyond his level, was what Rod was currently contemplating.