Chapter 672: The Three-Way Battle
Chapter 672: The Three-Way Battle
"Alice, according to the refugees we met on the road, beyond this mountain peak lies a green marsh and the battlefield of the Deviators." Vivian communicated with Alice, who was by her side, as they led a mixed army of humans and insects across the vast plains in the center of the Barren World.
The Righteous One, a young girl, nodded slightly and said, "That's right. This is also our first large-scale battle."
"Lindsey said he's not very familiar with commanding an army, so I'll teach you as much as I can about the details of military knowledge."
"..."
The Green Marsh and the Deviators who had fled clashed, and the situation escalated, leading to a series of intense battles between the two sides.
With this favorable situation, the Forest Capital steadily developed, and it was undoubtedly the wisest choice to take advantage of the situation and reap the benefits.
However, Lindsey wasn't blinded by the short-term gains.
This war might involve a significant increase in the Deviators' strength.
The Corrupting Venom infects the living by utilizing corpses.
If the Deviators were to win, this war wouldn't just be about depleting their strength but also enhancing their power.
Moreover, they had ample time.
They might even decipher the insects' flesh, leading to a grave and uncontrollable problem.
So, Lindsey made a decisive move and dispatched troops to join the battle.
Preventing the Deviators from using the corpses of the Green Marsh's powerful beings to create more numerous and formidable enemies was crucial.
The main force of this expedition was composed of soldiers trained by the Real-Time Strategy module system, and powerful Awakened individuals like Levi were also part of the force.
However, Lindsey entrusted the task of leading this army to Alice.
A Sixth Stage Righteous One, Alice was undoubtedly the most formidable individual in the Forest Capital, aside from Lindsey.
Having come from the City of Law, a vast world, and even directly participating in the sword battles, Alice's qualifications were nearly perfect in every aspect.
Especially noteworthy was the Righteous One's obsessive personality.
In the war to save the world, Lindsey could trust her completely.
Vivian, recognized as the next successor to the faction, was currently following Alice and learning from her.
At this moment, the Righteous One led the army over mountains and through valleys.
As they climbed the mountain, Alice turned to Vivian and asked, "Vivian, in half a year, it will be Harvest Day. What are your thoughts on becoming an Awakened?"
Vivian nodded earnestly and replied, "If given the opportunity, I naturally hope to possess that power."
Alice smiled kindly and asked, "What skills do you wish to learn?"
Vivian answered without hesitation, "I want to become a gamer like Mr. Lindsey!" She then lowered her voice, "But he said that the conditions here don't allow for the cultivation of such skills, so I..."
Vivian looked up at Alice in front of her.
She wanted to become an Awakened to gain strength.
In the worlds near the City of Law, the power of the Righteous One was well-known and didn't require further description.
Alice had no intention of keeping her knowledge to herself.
As she led the way, she began to teach Vivian, "The path of the Righteous One is a bit challenging, but not complicated. The first step is self-restraint."
Vivian sounded puzzled, "Self-restraint?"
Alice extended her right hand, clenching her fist, and powerful Essence surged through her body.
Snap!
The Righteous One snapped her fingers, and a loud blast echoed through the air.
Vivian, who was nearby, immediately felt the disturbance in the airflow.
"The essence of restraint exists within you, and it also governs your actions. Indulgence leads to meaningless depletion of power, while restraint preserves and strengthens it."
Vivian shook her head at the scene before her.
"I don't quite understand."
Alice's tone was optimistic, "Gradually sense the presence of the essence, this step is more challenging, but I believe you can do it."
She continued, "The second step is to affirm your virtues."
"Courage, passion, hope, greed, and even lust. Determine what you truly desire and engrave it within the power of your restraint."
As she spoke, the essence on Alice's body immediately gathered.
The sensation of the essence vanished, but Vivian, standing beside her, subtly sensed something different.
She followed the Righteous One.
There were no anomalies around, but she felt a sense of protection within her heart.
Alice, walking ahead, continued her explanation, "The third step is to clarify your true will."
"The fusion of virtues or desires with the essence will grant you corresponding magical abilities. You must use your will to command this power and achieve dominion. This is what you must do in the third stage."
Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew by.
Vivian instinctively turned her head to look back.
She noticed that among the armies that had come to join the battle, the human Awakened ones also turned their heads to look around.
The will to protect had descended upon them!
As Vivian felt the magical power spreading, she realized that the battle was about to commence.
"And what's the next step?" she asked.
Alice nodded, "Next, embark on a pilgrimage with your heart, and affirm your path through actions. Remove what is unnecessary and clarify the will you truly wish to exercise!"
A faint golden light spread throughout the army. The Righteous One's skill manifested physically, appearing within the army.
Even as she distributed her power to the entire army, each person and insect was covered in a thin layer of golden armor.
Alice's will to protect and fight enveloped the entire army! At this moment,
Vivian didn't need to ask further questions.
Alice took a step forward and ascended to the mountain peak, looking down.
From the west, a vast army of Deviators emerged, while the slave legion of the Green Marsh, occupied the other side.
The two forces entangled, engaging in a fierce battle.
On one side were the low-stage Deviators without consciousness, and on the other, the slaves of the Green Marsh, who had completely lost their free will and were forced to risk their lives in this war.
No one fought for themselves.
All the lives lost in bloodshed were prisoners forced to their deaths under the oppression of skills.
"The fifth stage is supreme dominance!"
"The will of the Righteous One commands the rules of reality!"
"What shouldn't exist on this path of subjugation must yield to my command!"
From the mountain peak to its base,
The soil, rocks, and gravel seemed to possess self-awareness, clearing a smooth path or transforming into a natural, ideal charge route.
Alice's will to protect and fight enveloped the entire army.
Under the radiance of the Righteous One's will,
Alice concluded, "The sixth stage, please feel my will."
"This path is for all of us, let's charge together and claim victory!"
(End of Chapter)
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