On a bustling street in Black Cliff City.
All sorts of creatures came and went, creating a lively scene.
"Taverns, adventurer guilds, exchanges, auctions... Good heavens, you've copied the layout of various magical worlds!"
Jiang Yan looked at the somewhat familiar facilities around him and couldn't help but smile.
Although it was far simpler than those in other realms, it was much better than the chaotic, disorderly, and dilapidated scene he had imagined.
"My lord, you are unaware that although there are many powerful treasures lost in the Desolate Land, basic resources are extremely scarce, especially basic cultivation necessities, which are almost entirely controlled by those powerful forces."
The Lord of Black Cliff City explained, "Someone of my average strength would find it difficult to secure a sufficient share. I have no choice but to take a different approach and come to the outskirts of the Desolate Lands to trade with your goblin merchants and other explorers from various realms to obtain resources."
"Fortunately, those forces checked each other, which allowed me to take advantage of the situation. Even so, I still have to hand over 90% of my resources to a few powerful forces in the inner region every year just to barely survive."
Jiang Yan nodded.
The Desolate Lands were formed from the remnants of an era's destruction, so naturally some treasures were left behind that weren't taken by the wills of the various realms. However, those basic resources obviously couldn't have survived the impact of the world's destruction.
"If that's the case, why don't you just pledge allegiance to the other realms?"
Jiang Yan asked curiously, "As far as I know, the various realms have always been quite welcoming to the original worlds from the Land of Destruction, right?"
"It's not as simple as you think."
The Black Cliff City Lord shook his head and said, "Our cultivation system is different from that of the other realms. We have absorbed too much destructive power. If we appear directly in the other realms, it will cause continuous damage and corrosion to normal space."
"Therefore, the various realms usually only give us two choices. One is to disperse most of our abilities and start over, and the other is to be transformed into a separate trial space to serve those geniuses and strong individuals."
"Besides... although the living environment in the Desolate Lands is extremely poor, compared to the fact that all other realms are destroyed by the Abyss once in every era, at least we can survive here."
"I see."
Jiang Yan suddenly realized why the creatures here seemed so unwilling to accept the conditions, even though the conditions in other realms were much better.
"We've arrived, sir."
During their casual conversation, led by the "Lord of Black Cliff City," the group arrived in front of a tall and magnificent palace.
Compared to the simple buildings on the street before, this one is clearly several levels higher in style.
"This was built by renowned experts from all walks of life. We are sorry to trouble you all to stay here for a few days, Black Cloud."
"Lord of the city, esteemed lords."
At a call, a smartly dressed elderly man emerged from the palace and bowed respectfully.
"My lord, Black Cloud is my trusted confidant. He has a deep understanding of the Land of Ruin and Black Cliff City. You can inform him of any requests you may have."
The Lord of Black Cliff City began to introduce the city.
He had already thought it through on the way here. Since the difference in strength was too great to resist, he might as well lower his stance and try to please the other party. Maybe he could even get a stroke of good fortune.
Unfortunately, there were two women behind the other party who looked like they were not to be trifled with, otherwise it might be possible... Well, it seems that it is possible to befriend that dragon. Although there are no of its kind here, as far as he knows, the dragon race is not very strict about racial restrictions.
While thinking, the Black Cliff City Lord continued, "In addition, regarding the relics and items related to the aura of death that you requested to find, I have already given orders, and all 900,000 Black Wind Guards have been mobilized. At the same time, I have also contacted several friends around me to help keep an eye out, and I will inform you as soon as there is any news."
"good."
Jiang Yan's gaze lingered on the other person's face as he made a promise: "I presume the city lord is aware of our identities. If things are settled here, and the city lord is willing to come to the various realms, I can promise to help you recover your strength in the shortest possible time."
"Thank you in advance, sir."
Upon hearing this, the Black Cliff City Lord's smile widened even further.
This era is different from the past; after its destruction, no new era will be born. At that time, the ravaged land may not be able to exist as peacefully as before. If possible, he would certainly like to go to the various realms and give it a shot.
"I still need to prepare supplies to be sent to the Illusionary Spirit Sea. If you need anything, please feel free to give Black Cloud your orders."
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, the Lord of Black Cliff City took his leave.
Jiang Yan did not try to stop him. After instructing his subordinates to rest on their own, he flashed into a cultivation room and opened his divine kingdom.
But then several new powers emerged from the void, transforming into divine stars that slowly rose into the nebula.
"Huh, is this the ability that awakened after advancing to the level of a main god? It has finally been fully developed."
A smile appeared on Jiang Yan's face. He had thought he wouldn't be able to complete it before advancing to the highest level, but he hadn't expected to finish it ahead of schedule. He immediately opened the Multiverse Panel to take a look.
[Lord Jiang Yan, your God-level abilities have been fully awakened.]
You have acquired the Lord Skill: Last Stand.
You have acquired the class skill "Holy Light True Body".
[You have acquired the class skill "Undead True Form".]
"Both the Holy Light and Undead awakened their true forms; it seems this is a fixed ability of the main god level."
Jiang Yan looked thoughtfully at the skill description.
Lord Skill - Last Stand: Only when all escape routes are lost can one unleash their full potential. Can be activated within a designated area; selected soldiers cannot receive any form of healing or support spells such as "resurrection" or "healing," but all their abilities are temporarily boosted tenfold (ineffective against God-level or higher). The skill cannot be revoked after activation, and this debuff lasts for 10 years.
**Class Skill: Holy Light Avatar:** Connects with the Origin Land, condensing a Law Avatar using the power of Holy Light. Upon activation, all divine power consumption is borne by the Origin Law Sea, and each attack is additionally augmented by the Avatar with the same Law attack. Simultaneously, the power of all Holy Light spells is amplified, with effects increasing along with the Avatar's power. Current maximum Avatar size: 9.99 million zhang (God-level cap).
Class Skill - Necromancer's True Form: Communicates with the Origin Land, condensing a Law-based True Form using the power of the undead. Upon activation, all divine power consumption is borne by the Sea of Origin Laws, and each attack is additionally augmented by the True Form with the same Law attack. Simultaneously, the power of all necromancy spells is amplified, with effects increasing along with the True Form's power. Current maximum True Form manifestation: 9.99 million zhang (God-level cap).
"So the blessing of the true form is so strong. No wonder whether it was Loshia, the Grim Reaper, or the Abyss Demon Emperor we encountered in the illusion, they all manifested their true forms when fighting with all their might."
"Unfortunately, the laws do not exist here, so we cannot immediately sense the specific amount of the bonus."
Jiang Yan shook his head with some regret.
"It seems to be a desperate, all-or-nothing ability."
Jiang Yan frowned slightly as he looked at the skill description.
A tenfold boost to all abilities is undeniably powerful. Even a single two-winged angel activating its "last stand" ability is enough to defeat a normally functioning super-level demon god.
They cannot be resurrected or healed; once they perish, they can never be brought back to life.
"It seems we need to train some powerful suicide squads that we won't regret dying for. I just don't know if they can be resurrected with necromancy after they die... If they can, that would mean they can unleash their full power twice."
Jiang Yan raised his head, his gaze seemingly looking through the walls of the training room into the depths of the Devastated Land.
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