Chapter 652 - My Doomsday Territory

Chapter 652: The God of Calamity "D-dramatic revival!" "Boss, boss, something's not right!" "These are just tricks, illusions, don't panic!" The steady words of the lead lycanthrope calmed his two subordinates. Two minutes later, "Boss, boss, the illusion is attacking us! It hurts, a lot!" "Stay calm, it's no big deal. As long as you hold onto your true self, you can see through the deception!" Ten minutes later, "Boss... Boss, I might... be dying..." "Stay calm, the problem is huge... but panicking won't help..." The two lycanthropes at the Unified Stage were reduced to mere fragments. Their essence was less than 10%, plunging them into a deep slumber. Unless someone with a precious item restores their essence, they might never awaken... or perhaps after centuries of sleep, they might recover above 10%—assuming they're not incarcerated first. The remaining lead lycanthrope was strong, considered a powerhouse among the Unified Stage. Apart from his Unification Divine Weapon, his leather armor, the gold chain around his neck, the diamond ring on his finger, and the belt at his waist... all were Void-Walking Divine Weapons. Tang Yu had never encountered someone so extravagantly equipped among the extraordinary. The lycanthropes had been diligently in their illicit trade for many years, becoming industry exemplars. They chose their targets carefully. Under normal circumstances, in an enclosed, restricted space, three Unified Stage lycanthropes could easily overpower an opponent of the same level—especially with their equipment, they could suppress most peers in one-on-one combat. But today, their luck ran out. The lead lycanthrope's Void-Walking Divine leather armor was now in tatters, devoid of its former luster, nearly destroyed. His Unification Divine Weapon dagger was trapped within a blood-red bubble, helplessly darting back and forth, unable to escape. A gigantic hand, the size of a car, grasped the lead lycanthrope tightly, earthen energy swirling between the fingers, continuously eroding his strength. His aura waned with every passing moment. Even now, he couldn’t fathom where the other three Unified Stage powerhouses emerged from! How could a twenty-meter-tall stone giant go undetected? In the lycanthrope's mind, the concept of a world-ring was non-existent. "Leader, hero, I am willing to trade all my treasures for my life." "If you die, the treasures will be mine anyway." "Leader, I still have some divine weapons at our base, only slightly inferior to these." "Oh." Tang Yu sighed in disappointment, "Then there's no need to fetch them." Lead Lycanthrope: "(ヾ????)” Are you even human! Those divine weapons would weep! "My leader, I have an eighty-year-old mother and a... thirty-year-old child—" Tang Yu: "???" With a dismissive wave, a piercing scream echoed within the sealed space. …… [Earth Lock]: Creates a sealed region in an alternate dimension, within which teleportation and out-of-body soul techniques are ineffective until the lock is lifted. The Earth Lock resembles a belt, fitting snugly around his waist. It indiscriminately seals anyone, crafting an inescapable battlefield. Though not an artifact, its value isn't far off. The lycanthropes hadn’t fully mastered its full potential. The "Eye of Insight" reveals even more. Touching upon the laws of space unveils the second tier of its abilities: — Adjusting the sealed space’s size, from a thousand to millions of square meters, and controlling the duration, instead of waiting a full hour to cancel it. The lycanthropes suffered due to this. The third tier of Earth Lock can divide the space into numerous sections, segmenting the battlefield. Given his current understanding of spatial laws, he cannot yet employ Earth Lock's third tier. Even at just one tier, it remains a supreme treasure, evident from the wealth the three lycanthropes amassed—few could openly commit robbery in a city like White Castle. …… Sky Blue Star, Tarlin Nation. Outskirts of a small city, Ratatatatata— Machine guns spewed fire lines, piercing the giant beast, eliciting spurts of blood. The beast hesitated for a moment, a flicker of ferocity appearing in its large eyes. "Roar!!" Raising its massive forelimbs, it stomped down heavily. The ground shattered like fragile glass, and distant building windows shattered with deep echoes. Boom! Charging like a tank, the beast rammed an armored vehicle flat, metal twisted, faint blood seeping from broken steel. With a stomp, it triggered a seismic tremor, sending people and horses sprawling. The beast's rampage continued, tearing fragile bodies asunder like rags, scattering entrails and blood everywhere. The air was filled with cries and screams. Enraged, the beast snorted violently, its breath scalding the ground with sizzling heat. Raising its head, it gazed at the distance, a peculiar inverted horn mark barely visible in its large eyes. Then, Tarlin's reinforcements arrived. A ten-person team from the Super Ability Bureau, led by a captain with peak fifth-tier strength. Survivors drew hopeful breaths. "Formation three, we can't let this beast wreak more havoc." One minute later, Lifeless bodies of the Super Ability Bureau's awakened lay scattered, some already devoid of life. Despair deepened among the citizens, deeming the bureau utterly useless! Wasting tax money! Several gray-robed individuals approached from afar. "Those who believe in our Lord will overcome calamity." "Under our Lord's protection, all monstrosities turn to ashes." The lead gray-robed figure with blue trim raised a staff adorned with a red gemstone. "Divine Art—Carbonize." A red beam shot out, slowing the charging beast, its skin charring into coal, gradually crumbling into nothingness. …… "Have you heard about the Cult of the Calamity God?" "Of course! Their growth is staggering, emerging as if overnight. They now have chapels in five major, thirteen medium, and sixteen small cities in Tarlin, boasting over a million followers, many of whom are fervent believers." "And the cult's powerhouses—numerous unheard of before." "Today we're discussing policies on this cult. Many citizens believe the Super Ability Bureau can't offer protection and have turned to the Cult of the Calamity God. Property prices near their chapels have surged in days, spurred by faith-related conflicts." "This cult is spreading too fast, it must be stopped, or all of Tarlin will belong to them soon!" "But their powerhouses ease a lot of the bureau's burdens, and like Anxia's collaboration with the Immortal Sect, we could also partner with the cult." "Just fear their appetite is too large, unlike the serene Immortal Sect!" "Putting aside the cult's bishops and knights, does the Calamity God really exist?" Silence fell in the meeting room. …… Somewhere in Tarlin, A bald, horned humanoid entity's aura slowly surged. Finally crossing a threshold, invisible threads from all sides wove into its form. An intangible divine domain expanded, enveloping the entire city. Above the city, Colorful clouds converged, forming a vague humanoid silhouette with dual horns. The Calamity God had descended!