Is the world empty?
Lin Feng exhaled the pent-up frustration in his chest, and stopped the Spirit Official Incantation he was about to perform, listening to the grand yet cold chanting in his ears.
Are people foolish?
His body, suspended high in the air, suddenly relaxed a little, allowing the divine will to intrude into his will.
"Human beings are so insignificant. Human history and culture that have been passed down for thousands of years are ultimately nothing more than a spark that flashes on a planet."
"Compared to the vast universe, compared to the unknown chaos, humanity is not even as good as a mosquito."
"Why not return to the essence of the world?"
The grand inquiry, delivered from a supreme perspective, coldly gazed upon his own body.
The divine praises unconsciously took over his voice, and those questions and gazes came from himself.
Emptiness, nothingness, reality—the supreme truth was laid out before him, yet his heart remained unshaken, and he slowly raised his doubts.
"If the world is empty and all things are meaningless... isn't the existence of a race like humanity in this cold, dark, and lifeless universe the very meaning of life?"
"Our existence is to break this eternal void!"
"In the endless darkness, light a spark that represents life!"
"Ignorance of the world? It is precisely the ignorance of the world that makes this spark come alive with vibrant colors. Ignorance is not terrible; what is terrible is being ignorant without realizing it."
"Nightmare Space gives everyone the right to explore and search, but if they limit themselves to what they see, even if they are given power, they are just thrown into another cage."
"What causes them suffering is not life itself, but themselves!"
"Nightmares originate from within."
"Divinity is like a nightmare."
Lin Feng actively embraced the negative thoughts of divinity. The majestic voice from this world sang in his spirit, praising divinity and his choice at this moment, flowing into his soul.
His soul had changed, and his demonic power, imbued with divinity, had gained a sense of solemnity. Everything seemed to be developing in an extreme direction until a glimmer of light appeared from the depths of his heart.
boom!
"Mental Resilience +1"
A silent flame surged forth from the point of light, transforming into an boundless fire of will that enveloped his soul.
"When people can see humanity in God, they can see divinity in themselves."
"The beginning of your thirst for the Day of Communion is your humanity."
"Human divinity stems from their indomitable will."
"Obtain the Seed of Thought"
"A Sacred Rune Fragment that Gains the Will of Life (2/1000)"
"Task 1: Learn Skill Immersion. (Completed)"
After a long while, Lin Feng emerged from the dark corner. His demonic body seemed to have undergone many changes, transforming from the inside out.
The curse of the dung-eater also changed, a sudden sense of closeness establishing a subtle connection with his soul through the sacred rune fragments of the life force.
And, in his hand, the demonic blade, split into four pieces, twisted wildly.
...
"Hmm? Your body... is infiltrated?" Mar looked at Lin Feng approaching, his expression changing strangely. "No, this feeling... is so strange."
"This is the Seed of Will you mentioned." Lin Feng smiled and leaned closer. "Want to know how to condense the Seed of Will?"
"Hiss..." Mar's gaze immediately became incredibly pure.
"Blasphemy."
"Ah?" The word "blasphemy" sent a chill down Mar's spine. The faith of the entire continent was based on gods. To ask them to blaspheme was to ask them to destroy their own beliefs. Even he, a believer, only wavered between two gods and never doubted the gods.
"Be careful, what if someone hears you saying that..."
As they were talking, Mar suddenly realized something. Why was the information from the Seed of Thought destroyed? Could it really be blasphemy?
Lin Feng's gaze shifted slightly, and he skipped over the topic, pointing to the castle ahead and asking, "How is it inside?"
Mar stopped thinking and said in a dry voice, "Not counting the corrupted individuals hidden by the Lawson family, there are at least three corrupted individuals in the castle, some of whom are from the Hyena Mercenary Group. It can be confirmed that Becken is among them."
Becken?
Becken Manslow of the Hyena Mercenary Group? He is also one of the main characters in the game, a water elemental mage.
Lin Feng couldn't help but look at the ground. Although it hadn't rained for the past few hours, the water stains left from the previous heavy rain were still there, and... there was also water seeping in from the twin flowers...
“The Empire only besieged the castle, not attacked. The mercenaries attacked twice and are now hiding near the side gate.” Mar pointed to a house not far away: “The only mercenaries who can pose a threat to the castle are hiding in that house: an Enchantress and two Legendaries. They brought out two Decayed mercenaries and gave them to the Imperial Knights.”
Mar pointed in another direction, and in the distance, one could see the flag of the Gordons Empire with an eye drawn on the palm of a hand.
"Hmm..." Lin Feng didn't have any good ideas. Even if he had learned the Immersion Technique, this place was not one he could force his way in.
Mar nodded, and the two of them simultaneously lay down, looking from afar at the battle in front of the castle, where neither side seemed to have gained any advantage.
Several hours passed quickly, and as dawn broke, a group of knights who had been besieging the castle were replaced. The war beast Apata, who had been fighting for several hours, still hadn't had enough, picked up its long-handled axe and continued to block the castle.
The companions flying in the sky were also besieged, while the knights in other directions continued to block the roads, showing no intention of launching a strong attack.
As the sky gradually cleared on the horizon, Lin Feng suddenly turned around and asked, "Who is the commander of the Empire, Ellis Moore?"
Mar quickly replied, "It shouldn't be. In the current situation, he can't hide it even if he wanted to. It's very likely Eastern Field Marshal Tangrey Lance."
Lin Feng then asked, "Have you seen the lord? Or any related personnel?"
“This… I didn’t see it. The noble status of Upper Dalles is not high to begin with, and Lord Leam Lawson is very timid. Even without war, he rarely appears outside the castle.” Mar shook his head.
Hmm... Lin Feng's gaze fell into the depths of the castle, looking towards the dark corners where the light could not reach.
Is this place fake? Or is it three parts fake and seven parts real?
There was too little information. The probe spider sent out by Ironclad 99 was isolated outside a magical barrier. Although there would definitely be an answer eventually, the result might not be what they expected.
And those assassins, they won't let him wait any longer. If he's discovered next time, it won't just be one or two people.
It is necessary to break the current situation.
"Wait for me here." As soon as Lin Feng finished speaking, he leaped several meters away and ran in another direction from the castle.
"Huh?" Mar propped his neck up, not having time to say anything.
Flying over a collapsed town, Lin Feng carefully observed his surroundings before arriving at the rear area where the Knights were stationed, and stopped in front of a warehouse-like building.
Dozens of horses were tethered in front of the house. One of the horses was extremely calm and slowly turned its head when he appeared, revealing a very human-like gaze.
It was Ellis Moore's mount.
Lin Feng waited for a moment.
A moment later, Ellis Moore emerged alone, stroking the horses that had come to her, and calmly looked at the uninvited guest before her.
He didn't expect the other party to come looking for him, but he wasn't surprised either.
Lin Feng spoke: "Lord Leam Lawson... is dead."
“Hmm…” Ellis Moore’s eyes flickered slightly, but he nodded and continued stroking the horse dismissively.
“I have a way to help you take down the people inside,” Lin Feng said tentatively, then added, “but I need a completed food inscription.”
Ellis Moore smiled, stroking the mane on the horse's back, as if about to open his mouth to agree to Lin Feng's request. But his fingers inadvertently touched the dagger under the saddle. Suddenly, he grabbed the dagger and stabbed it at Lin Feng.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com