Chapter 118: Encircled and Blockaded

The explosive fluctuations of the ultimate dark essence and divine power slowly dissipated.

Gunie's condition could be described as miserable.

His entire head had been completely shattered by the destructive force.

The flesh and blood of his limbs had been scoured to pieces by the destructive force, much of it annihilated, revealing dark golden bones.

The bones below the left elbow were even shattered by the explosion.

The main part of his torso, protected by the Darkborn Armor, suffered only minor damage.

Such injuries would be considered severe, even crippling, for a demigod.

After all, the explosive force just now was enough to threaten a demigod.

"He really does have some skills," Gunie mused inwardly.

"But did he really think my body was as fragile as a spellcaster's?"

These injuries, which looked so miserable, were only minor wounds to Gunie.

The toughness of Gunie's body far surpassed that of any demigod.

And his recovery ability completely overwhelmed all demigods.

With the demigod artifact armor, the Darkborn Armor, even such a terrifying attack, enough to destroy an ordinary demigod, only caused minor injuries to Gunie!

With a thought,

Rustle...

Gunie rapidly absorbed the source power of the surrounding space, and the power of his source energy and blood sea surged into his body.

Under transformation, his body quickly recovered.

After a few seconds, Gunie returned to his peak state.

"This place is far from the core area rich in world essence, and based on my observations over the past few days, even if a battle occurs, not many people will come to watch, at most sensing it from afar."

"But that doesn't guarantee no one will come. To be safe, I need to grab the item and leave quickly."

Then Gunie flew toward the strange ancient door indicated by the system.

...

The core area.

A region shrouded in dark mist.

Two demigods and four peak fourth-rank ancestral spirits gathered here.

These six shared a common trait: they all controlled the dark essence.

While cultivating,

One demigod suddenly opened his eyes, frowning slightly.

"Adolf is dead!"

The demigod spoke in a deep tone.

"Hmm?"

The voice immediately broke the meditative state of the other five.

"What?"

Another demigod looked over in surprise.

"Even Adolf had the means to escape from a demigod, yet he died. Could it be a god's handiwork?"

"No, it was a fourth-rank saint who killed him."

"A fourth-rank saint?"

Surprise appeared on their faces.

The gap between a saint and an ancestral spirit at the fourth rank was enormous; the power of divine force was not easily crossed.

"Are you sure?"

"Absolutely certain. Adolf's soul lamp here was lit with the core of the Night Lantern."

"It can ensure his soul remains alive for a few seconds after death."

"Just now, Adolf suddenly sent a telepathic message telling me he was dead, killed by a fourth-rank saint, and that saint seemed to be searching for a strange treasure."

"So, the faint battle fluctuations from deep underground just now were from Adolf's fight?" asked the other demigod solemnly.

"That should be it."

"We can't let Adolf die in vain. Moreover, that saint might have actually found something in his treasure hunt."

The two demigods exchanged glances, their minds made up.

Immediately, the six of them flew outward.

Their direction was the site of the battle between Gunie and the strongman named Adolf.

...

Inside the passage.

Gunie flew swiftly deeper, following the system's guidance.

The further he flew, the more he felt a terrifying aura emanating from the depths.

Gunie could now confirm that the so-called Akhtov was likely a powerful Dominator.

After flying for about a few minutes,

At the end of the passage, in a vast area covered with white bones, Gunie saw the [Akhtov's Relic] floating in midair.

It was a half-skull the size of half a bedroom.

On the skull were also deep black horns, fifteen to sixteen meters long, with layered rings.

"This is huge! More than ten times the amount of Dominator flesh I've collected before."

Seeing such a large piece of Dominator flesh, Gunie couldn't help but smile.

If it had been before, Gunie might have suffered some damage when facing such Dominator flesh.

But now, with the Dominator embryo gradually taking shape, Gunie could ensure he suffered no harm when dealing with remains of the same Dominator.

"Akhtov's relic and these remains are together; it should be hidden inside."

Without delay, Gunie directly stored Akhtov's relic into his blood sea.

He also didn't spare the strange bone remains scattered on the ground; with his blood sea blooming, he swept all of them, including bone fragments, into it.

After confirming nothing was left, Gunie quickly returned along the passage.

Exiting the cave, Gunie used the special spell provided by the system to close the huge stone door again.

His gaze swept over the many traces of battle left in the area.

Gunie quietly entered stealth while unleashing his dark essence.

"Let's go."

Following the passage, Gunie began to return the way he came.

After flying for less than two or three minutes,

Gunie's expression suddenly changed.

"Someone's coming."

Using his world essence, Gunie sensed several powerful auras ahead in the passage rapidly approaching him.

"Normally, a battle wouldn't attract onlookers, let alone a group coming to watch."

"Whether or not this group is allied with that dark elementalist I killed, they clearly mean no good."

His gaze swept around.

With a leap, Gunie slipped into a narrow side passage and hid silently.

After a moment,

Gunie sensed three people flying swiftly deeper into the passage.

Leading them was clearly a demigod.

Since Gunie was hidden and they were rushing to the battle site, they didn't notice him.

Half a minute after the three passed through the passage,

Gunie quietly emerged from the narrow side passage.

He stared toward the passage exit for a moment, his vigilance growing heavier.

If Gunie guessed correctly, someone would definitely be waiting outside, possibly a demigod.

"I have to break out; otherwise, trapped here and surrounded by these people, I might be killed."

Rebirth through escape was the last resort.

If he could get out alive, no one would want to die.

With narrowed eyes, Gunie flew silently toward the outside.