pertwk Chapter 353 The Return Journey
Chapter 353 The Return Journey
Chapter 353 The Return Journey (The End)
He paused, then added in a heavy voice, "Moreover, the coordinates are far away. Even with sufficient energy, it's uncertain whether we can accurately locate the position again and establish a stable channel. Chairman Li Ang went there with the determination that he might not be able to return."
"Years—unable to return—" Maya murmured repeatedly, her hand gripping the hem of August's robe loosening weakly. Then, with a clatter, the warhammer in her hand fell to the ground, creating a shallow crater. She stared blankly in the direction the portal had disappeared, her eyes quickly welling up with tears, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.
Olivia swayed, her face instantly turning even paler than Eve's. She bit her lower lip, her red vertical pupils lost focus, and her tail drooped limply behind her, as if all her strength had been drained away.
Eve closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and when she opened them again, she forcibly suppressed the emotions in her eyes. She gently supported the slightly swaying Olivia.
Silence fell over the surroundings. Whether it was the wizards of the Alliance or the warriors of the elves, dwarves, orcs, or dragons, they all fell silent after understanding what had happened.
The chairman, the legendary wizard who had just displayed godlike power and led them to victory, actually chose to venture alone into an unknown and almost certain death zone in order to eliminate any future troubles.
It's unclear who started it, but a low prayer began, and then more and more people silently bowed their heads, either gazing at the starry sky or looking into the void where the portal had disappeared, praying in their hearts for that hero.
After traversing through bizarre and fantastical dimensions that defied time, Li Ang felt the distorted spatial-temporal turbulence around him suddenly clear up.
He found himself in a cold, empty expanse of space. He immediately steadied himself and cautiously scanned his surroundings. His gaze was then drawn to a scene not far ahead.
What lay before them was not the deathly world they had imagined, completely covered by dark red fungal carpets and filled with an aura of decay and grotesque horror.
Instead, what came into view was an incredibly beautiful blue planet, but Li Ang was not blinded by the sight before him. He clearly sensed the filth hidden beneath that azure ocean.
"Heh," Li Ang chuckled, then said softly, "You're quite good at hiding it."
After he finished speaking, he slowly pressed down with his bright golden right palm.
On the planet below, the vast ocean that covers the entire globe and reaches depths of tens of thousands of meters appears as if it has been peeled off from the planet's surface by an invisible giant hand!
Trillions of tons of seawater defied the laws of physics, surging upwards and separating. Li Ang's actions were like lifting a magnificent blue curtain, revealing the planet's hidden, true face.
The barren, desolate, and riddled-with-hole earth was covered with a wriggling, blood vessel-covered, dark red fleshy fungal carpet.
On that fungal carpet, there were countless huge, bottomless holes, and at this moment, thousands upon thousands of enormous black king insects were slowly emerging from those holes.
The sheer oppressive feeling of this scene alone is enough to break any person whose mind is not strong enough.
Just then, a magnetic, gentle, and alluring female voice resounded deep within his mind, like a lover's whisper: "Hello, traveler from a distant planet. You've had a long journey through the endless void."
Before Li Ang, starlight condensed slightly, and the phantom of a woman appeared. She possessed unparalleled beauty, with silver hair like a waterfall, eyes that seemed to contain stars, and every frown and smile carried a maternal radiance that embraced all things and had compassion for all living beings.
"I am the Queen of the Zerg, you may call me—Felicia." The phantom bowed gracefully, her posture elegant.
"Witnessing your strength and courage amazes me. Why dwell on the rise and fall of a tiny planet? We are both beings transcending the mundane; our vision should extend to the stars and the sea." Her voice grew softer, more alluring. "This universe is so vast, with countless sparks of civilization, yet most are ignorant. Why not join hands? With our combined strength, let us rule these myriad galaxies, establish a new order, and share eternal power and life—"
As she spoke, the illusory figure, carrying an intoxicating fragrance, slowly approached Li Ang, seemingly wanting to nestle into his arms. Her eyes were hazy, full of hints and invitations.
Just as her phantom was about to touch Li Ang.
A fierce glint flashed in Li Ang's eyes, and he hissed, "Get out of the way!"
Immediately afterwards, the [Courage Stigmata] was activated!
A pure, magnificent, dark golden light, symbolizing an indomitable will and absolute spiritual defense, erupted from his body!
"laugh-!"
Like a red-hot iron block falling into ice and snow, Queen Felicia's exquisite and alluring phantom, illuminated by the dark golden light of the Courage Mark, let out a silent shriek, instantly twisting and dissipating. Along with it, the seductive whispers and intoxicating fragrance that permeated the spiritual realm also vanished.
The illusion shattered, and a real roar came from the planet before them, filled with the shame and anger of having their trick exposed.
"A boring little trick." Li Ang scoffed, then said, "Stop with the act, Felicia. Between us, there is only one..."
He raised his wand, seemingly forged from starlight, pointing it directly at the terrifying planet below, riddled with Ohmu and riddled with holes, his voice echoing through the void: "Fight to the death!"
"Roar!"
The response he received was a piercing shriek emanating from the planet itself, a shriek so intense it could tear the soul apart! It was no longer a feigned, gentle female voice, but a shriek filled with madness and violence!
Then the entire planet began to shake violently! The earth bulged and tore apart, and more dark shadows, even larger than the previous Queen Worm, emerged from the holes.
What's most unsettling is that the countless holes scattered across the planet began to contract and expand at a certain rhythm, as if the entire planet were the body of a living giant worm!
Immediately afterward, under Li Ang's solemn gaze, the entire planet came to life, transforming into a writhing, decaying, and coalescing mountain of flesh. Its surface was covered with countless pores flowing with mucus, from which the King Worm, which had put the Alliance on high alert, crawled out like lice!
This planet is none other than the true form of Felicia, the Zerg Queen!
"Hoichi!"
The queen, revealing her true form, roared in a declaration of war, and countless queen insects, like an enraged swarm of bees, swept towards Li Ang, who was alone in the starry sky!
Faced with this scene of despair, a thousand times more terrifying than the battlefield of Lelita, Li Ang remained calm and fearless. On the little finger of his left hand, the [Dragon Soul Ring] erupted with an unprecedentedly brilliant starlight.
"I earnestly request your assistance on my final journey!"
Ang Yi!
Roar!
Ouch!
Even clearer than before, the dragon's roar seemed to echo through eternity, and behind Li Ang, the vast starry sky domain unfolded in full force.
Countless phantom images of dragon souls flew out from it. This time, with the support of the domain power and Li Ang's legendary status, their phantom images quickly solidified, gaining enhanced physical forms within this domain.
Galakrond, the colossal dragon shadow of the Star Dragon, hovered behind Li Ang, looking down at him: "I never imagined you would actually come this far. But since you've staked everything to get here, our remaining will will fight with all our might to pave a path for you!"
"Thank you!" Li Ang nodded emphatically, then said no more, pointing his wand at Felicia, the Queen of the Swarm.
"And then? Dad? Did Li Ang win?" A little boy with fiery red hair and bright eyes clung to the left arm of a black-haired wizard in a white robe, shaking him anxiously.
The black-haired wizard smiled slightly and gently ruffled the boy's hair: "Then of course we won. After all, good will always prevail over evil, and light will eventually dispel darkness."
"Did he come back in the end?" On the other side, a pink-haired little girl who was holding his right arm looked up and asked softly, her emerald green eyes full of concern.
The black-haired wizard nodded, his gaze passing through the window as if looking towards the distant starry sky:
"Yes, of course he came back. Later, he discovered that after surpassing the legendary level, his understanding of space reached a new level, so he found his way back on his own."
Nestled in his arms, a slightly older girl with long, light blue hair asked curiously, "And then what? What happened next?"
The black-haired wizard smiled, a smile filled with warmth and relief: "Later, he drove away the villains and protected everything he wanted to protect. The alliance became more united, and the various races lived in peace. He lived a happy life with those who loved him and those he loved."
"Like we are now?" the red-haired boy asked.
"Yes, just like us." The wizard blinked.
Just then, a clear, slightly coquettish voice called from downstairs: "Hey! Have you finished the story? Come and eat, the soup's getting cold!"
Hearing the call, the black-haired wizard's smile grew even gentler.
"Alright, we'll tell the story next time." He stood up, easily picking up the pink-haired little girl with one hand and holding the light blue-haired girl's hand with the other, while the red-haired boy skipped along beside him.
The group descended the spiral staircase and arrived at the bright and spacious first-floor restaurant, where a long table was already laden with sumptuous and delicious dishes, their aroma filling the air.
At the dining table, a petite but curvaceous blue-haired half-elf was busy setting the table. On the other side, a pink-haired half-dwarf woman was helping to serve the food.
The dragon girl, wearing an adorable apron and with her dragon tail swaying lightly behind her, gave Li Ang a reproachful look, her eyes filled with happiness.
The sunlight streaming through the window made the room warm and bright.
(End of the book)