Chapter 941: The Divine Radiance (4k)
Professor Metia nodded and said, “Since Sabrina and Gavin North decided not to take any detours, their objectives have already diverged from ours. We should be prepared to part ways at any moment.”
Professor Shylph stated, “With their help, we managed to get through the initial stages with minimal losses. Originally, we thought we could reach the entrance at least.”
“There’s no need to be too pessimistic,” Dark suddenly interjected. “Perhaps that divine radiance isn’t as dangerous as we imagine.”
“Exactly!” Lily exclaimed eagerly. “We haven’t even entered the Heavenly Court yet. If we can’t handle what’s in this mountain, how can we talk about entering the Heavenly Court? We should help them then!”
“Hmph.” Professor Shylph sneered. “Today, you will stay in the carriage and go nowhere.”
“What?” Lily looked disappointed.
Professor Shylph continued, “If it’s within our capabilities, we naturally should provide assistance. Resolving the trouble quickly will also help us advance further. There’s still time; let Professor Kazel make a simple prediction.”
Professor Kazel immediately began to predict the subsequent developments based on the current situation. His thoughts raced, and his words came out without pause.
Everyone fell silent and listened intently.
Soon, Professor Kazel detailed every possible scenario they might encounter, the danger posed by the divine radiance, and the appropriate countermeasures in various situations, covering everything in meticulous detail.
He emphasized protective measures.
For instance, how to form teams, escape, and regroup if special circumstances arose.
The midday rest quickly ended, and the three factions reassembled their formations.
The Saint’s Church side remained a complete force of forty-nine people, while the Northern Territory side retained over sixty after streamlining, with the remaining hundred or so already returning.
Thus, the entire group had noticeably shrunk, but there was now more cohesion on the surface.
The group set out again, with the academy summoning a magic golem as the vanguard, though the occupants on the carriage boards changed.
Chris infiltrated Dark’s shadow.
Trina followed closely behind Dark.
The path ahead was even more perilous. Protecting the young master was the top priority for the maids.
Then, the magical beast, “Goddess of Heartful Eyes,” appeared beside Dark. Professor Shylph replaced Professor Kazel and stepped forward slowly.
The space at the front of the carriage was limited, and only a few people could squeeze in.
Professor Shylph stood to the right of the magical beast, “Goddess of Heartful Eyes.” Her golden hair moved without wind, and the wind elements naturally stirred. She lightly touched her hand, replacing the mud dragon hiding underground with a fourth-tier magic golem.
With a ninth-tier magic golem as a base, just one first-tier magic golem could be sacrificed to summon a fourth-tier magic golem.
Professor Shylph chose a flying elemental species known as the “Wind King.” The Wind King was an exceptionally pure elemental species with no physical form. Those without acute perception of wind elements might not even recognize it.
Substituting the mud dragon to ensure the team wasn’t ambushed by underground creatures was no challenge for the Wind King. It was inherently a “barrier” and could move at high speed.
Outside the academy side, the Saint’s Church and Northern Territory factions immediately dispatched their two reconnaissance teams upon setting out again.
These reconnaissance teams’ primary mission was to identify dangers ahead, remove potential traps, and ensure smooth progress.
Despite seeming paradoxical, the result of the discussions among the three factions was acceleration!
Accelerate! Accelerate! Accelerate!
Focusing all efforts to overcome difficulties, they rushed into the inner region at the fastest speed possible, guided by the magical beast, “Goddess of Heartful Eyes,” to find the divine radiance!
Bishop Sabrina Melville activated a magic card during the march, enveloping the entire team in golden light, resembling an unbreakable golden cone piercing into the mist.
The reconnaissance team cleared the way, and the rear formation followed.
At this moment, this elite team composed of the three factions finally unleashed its true strength.
After half an hour, the team stopped as the golden light dissipated. By then, they were extremely close to the divine radiance! Everyone halted, looking up at the deep fog, their expressions grave.
Even without guidance from the magical beast, “Goddess of Heartful Eyes,” they knew the location of the divine radiance.
Moreover, they could vaguely discern its appearance!
Grayish-white mist filled the world, making it impossible to see through the layers of fog with normal vision.
But that enormous silhouette, despite the fog, projected a black outline into everyone’s sight.
Just by staring at that spot, the black silhouette became increasingly clear. It was a flower, massive and terrifying, like a pillar supporting the sky!
“Professor…”
Dark forcibly turned his gaze away and looked at Professor Shylph beside him.
In that instant, the aura of “Demeter’s Skirt” leaked from Professor Shylph, but it was quickly dispersed by the wind.
Professor Shylph’s expression was unusually serious as she whispered, “As you thought.”
Dark couldn’t help but take a deep breath.
Before witnessing it firsthand, he never imagined that the actual form of the divine radiance would be such a gigantic “Demeter’s Flower”!
