Chapter 257: Fate
Chapter 257: Fate
Fate?
Memories flooded Karl's mind, and he stared blankly, lost in thought for a long while before letting out a long sigh.
"Aya..."
"The Wizard's Tome states that it's best for wizards to avoid emotional entanglements with mortals, as it only leads to harm for both parties. I've always kept this in mind and followed this principle, but this time, I've incurred a huge favor."
Tier 5 Secret Art—Blessing of the Goddess of Fate!
Immune to all external misfortunes, able to perceive the mysteries of fate, and more likely to break through cultivation thresholds.
This was Aya's final gift before her death.
While it couldn't bring the legendary good luck and effortless gains, it was indeed a solid Tier 5 Secret Art.
Moreover...
Aya had done more.
Following the guidance of 'Fate,' Karl arrived at a hidden treasure room filled with various precious items.
Of course.
The most important item was a wooden box filled with Great Divine Favor.
"Clatter..."
As Karl opened the box, the crisp sound of the Great Divine Favor colliding with each other echoed in his ears, like Aya's laughter.
One hundred and thirty-nine Great Divine Favor!
She knew that Karl was collecting Great Divine Favor, and although he wasn't solely focused on it, Aya had always insisted on doing this.
All the Great Divine Favor he had collected over the years were here.
Karl paused for a moment before reaching into the box, and with a thought, all the Great Divine Favor transformed into Essence.
Essence 13.9
Aside from the Great Divine Favor, the treasure room also contained many valuable items, some even of Tier 3 caliber.
These were obviously not Aya's collection.
Just as Karl was about to examine them closely, two sets of footsteps, one heavy and the other light, approached from above.
"Valentine."
A coarse voice sounded:
"You don't have to worry. This place was originally a Forbidden Island, but later, a fragment of the Divine Realm struck it, twisting space and turning it into an active volcano."
"The key is..."
"The fragment that struck here originally belonged to the Fire God of this world. I have a strength boost here, so even if I encounter a High Rank Servant, I can hold them off and keep them out."
"That's good, that's good." Valentine seemed to relax, saying:
"Port, you know I'm not very capable. I can only rely on you Divine Followers. But the environment here is special, so it takes extra effort to grow things."
"We should still hurry. Recently, I abducted over a thousand people from nearby, and they've all become followers. Although they've become Fire Puppets, they still need energy. If meat is not an option, we can use Wood Reishi." Port's voice clearly showed concern:
"Whatever you need, I can get it. At the latest, within a month, we must keep them alive."
"This..." Valentine sighed in resignation:
"I'll do my best."
As the voices drew closer, the door to the treasure room was pushed open from the outside, and two figures entered Karl's view.
One had red hair, a fierce gaze, and a robust build, wearing something resembling a monk's robe.
The other had a goat's head, leaning on a staff with his right hand, his goat beard swaying back and forth.
"Huh?"
"Hmm?"
Upon seeing Karl in the treasure room, both men were taken aback.
"Who are you?" Port snapped back to attention, his expression darkening:
"How did you get in?"
"Me?" Karl scanned his surroundings and spoke calmly:
"This used to be mine. I've simply returned to retrieve what rightfully belongs to me."
"Nonsense!" Port flew into a rage upon hearing this and didn't hesitate. He clenched his fist and struck out:
"No matter who you are, die!"
Fire!
In Karl's perception, it was as if a scorching sun had descended, threatening to melt his physical body and consciousness in the intense heat.
This is...
Law Power!
Even a Middle Rank Servant can master the power of law?
Karl's eyebrows raised slightly, and he quickly realized that the other party had already mentioned the unique nature of this place, which gave a power boost to the Fire God's Servants. No wonder they had the confidence to challenge a High Rank Servant.
Ten Thousand Buddha Hands—Vajra Seal!
"Boom!"
A punch and a palm clashed head-on, and the invisible force caused the space to tremble.
However, the surrounding walls remained intact, and even the treasures in the treasure chamber were only slightly displaced.
Clearly, a force was suppressing their destructive power.
On the contrary, Valentine, at the moment the two started fighting, turned and fled without a trace.
"Tier 3?"
Bert's expression changed slightly, and he coldly said, "Even if it's a High Rank Servant, so what? Here, unless you're a Fire God's Servant, you'll kneel down and behave!"
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"Boom!"
Before he finished speaking, relentless and heavy punches surged again, causing Karl's body to shrink slightly.
Even with a Silver Body, it was still a challenge to withstand the force.
"Can you borrow the power here?" Karl nodded, "Then let's go to another place."
"What?"
Bert was taken aback, and suddenly he felt the world spinning before his eyes. By the time he regained his senses, he found himself in a different location.
The continuous flow of power into his body also stopped, leaving him with an empty feeling that weighed on his heart.
The Wizard Towers on both sides made his heart sink even further.
"Boom!"
An overwhelming force rushed towards them.
Here, Karl's Tier 3 powers were unrestricted, easily suppressing the Middle Rank Servant.
Soon...
Essence +7
...
When Karl returned to the treasure chamber, he sensed that someone named Valentine had quietly returned.
It seemed like he wanted to observe the situation.
"Come out," Karl said, looking towards the door. He casually tossed Bert's body onto the ground, "If you don't want to die."
"Divine Messenger," Valentine's face turned pale. He moved slowly from behind the door and said with a dry mouth, "I'm a Servant of the God of Agriculture. I was captured by Bert and held here. I mean you no harm."
"God of Agriculture?" Karl was taken aback. "Why are you here?"
The other party was only an Inferior Divine Messenger, and the type not skilled in combat, with a strength of Early First Rank.
Even the local indigenous people could probably defeat him, let alone a Divine Messenger sent down.
"This..." Valentine forced a smile, "I'm not very popular in the Divine Realm, so I was sent to the mortal world through some means. I originally came down with a Servant of the Hunt God, but I never expected the power of law here to be so strong, separating us. Then I was captured by Bert to cultivate things for him."
"I see." Karl nodded slowly. "First, let's go to the City of Death."
"You're a Servant of the Death God?" Valentine was taken aback, then his face lit up with joy.
"Good!"
"Very good!"
"I heard the City of Death has opened passages to other cities and survivor bases, making it the most populated area nearby. There are also several Divine Servants there, and I've always wanted to go."
His ability could only be fully utilized in a safe and populous place; otherwise, it would be greatly restricted.
"Let's go."
Karl put away the treasures in the chamber, hesitated, and then set up a barrier.
This place was too advantageous for him, and he couldn't let others take it easily.
(End of Chapter)
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