I have an Apocalypse City

Chapter 1549: Chapter 1550 Demi-God Level Chapter 1549: Chapter 1550 Demi-God Level “Is what’s written in this book for real?” Song Jian took a deep breath and asked, “Why has nobody ever explored this before? After all these years, if it’s really like what’s described in the book, wouldn’t others have found it already?”

“I don’t know!” Wang Qi shook his head and said, “The book only describes the dark fog and City of the Undead and Doomsday City being somewhat similar. As for the rest, we have not yet found any location that matches the descriptions in the book, such as that vineyard!”

Song Jian nodded. How long Doomsday City had been in ruins was now beyond knowing. The exact location of the Goddess of Harvest’s fall couldn’t be verified from the book either–it was said to be a vineyard. But within a hundred kilometers around the City of Hope, there were no vineyards, nor any buildings related to the Goddess of Harvest.

“Let’s continue the investigation. Perhaps they’ve found clues from someplace else…” Song Jian shook his head.

The dark fog was thick, and the scent of the undead was strong. Such places were not unique to Doomsday City. Before, Song Jian had also encountered a small town covered in dark fog. However, the town was filled with the aura of the Abyss, not that of the undead.

The mistress of the town, a red-haired girl, was said to be an offspring of a deity. But to Song Jian, she was no more than a peak Legendary Realm fighter and had not stepped into the Demi-God Realm.

“She’s an offspring of an Abyssal Deity, completely unrelated to the Goddess of Harvest!” Song Jian thought to himself.

Just as Song Jian and Wang Qi were finding it difficult to pinpoint the location where the Goddess of Harvest had fallen, a sudden boom, like a bolt from the blue, erupted in the skies above the City of Hope.

Boom~
In a blink, Song Jian’s figure vanished from the spot, and when he reappeared, he was already in the sky. This wasn’t a Mage’s instant movement skill, but rather the Earth Escape from the Five Elements Escape Skill. As long as there was earth element present, he could move rapidly, causing a confounding effect.

In the sky, a man whose body was engulfed in flames held a scepter that resembled a long spear. He wore red armor and a big red cape that fluttered loudly in the wind.

“My name is Basford, Son of Flames. Are you Song Jian, the master of the City of Hope?” the middle-aged man asked Song Jian with a loud, clear voice.

Song Jian sized up the man before him. The flames on his body had already touched upon the Law of Flames. The fire element around him was especially active and was even beginning to repel other elements, rapidly forming an area that was close to a fiery barrier.

“Power of Law, a Demi-God Level fighter…” Song Jian’s heart sank. He had initially thought that no Demi-God Level fighters would exist in the game world at this stage, but unexpectedly…

“I am. What brings you here?” Song Jian asked. He could sense that the other party did not seem to have any malicious intent.

“I wish to settle in your city. I wonder if that would be possible?” Basford asked with a smile on his face.

“Settle?” Song Jian was taken aback and then laughed, “With your strength as a Demi-God Level fighter, you would be welcomed in any city. So why choose to settle in a city like mine that has just been established? You can’t possibly tell me it’s because you admire me and that’s why you want to settle here, right?”

Players chose the City of Hope because Song Jian was powerful, and they sought a sense of security. However, Basford was a Demi-God Level powerhouse, and regardless of his true strength, the power he displayed was enough to put Song Jian ten streets behind.

Basford glanced at the City of Hope, and with his demi-god level perception, instantly sensed the entire city. Basford smiled and said, “It seems you already know. Your city hides a great secret. Every religion with a god-level powerhouse has issued divine decrees, flocking to the City of Hope in search of possible hidden treasures!”

“Possible hidden treasures?” Song Jian’s eyebrows furrowed, and he couldn’t help but say, “Can you be more specific?”

“Sorry, I actually don’t know much myself. I only know that this city has been destroyed five times. Each time it was destroyed, several decades later it would mysteriously be rebuilt. Including your City of Hope, this city has been reconstructed six times!” Basford said with a smile.

“So, you are here to find the secret hidden within my city?” Song Jian asked.

“Correct. This is an item that every god-level powerhouse desires. My strength has already reached the peak of the Demi-God Level, and I’m only one step away from god-level. To me, that step is like a chasm. For five hundred years, my power hasn’t advanced an inch, and I’m completely at a loss!” Basford’s face showed a trace of frustration as he spoke.

“How can that be? Isn’t it a matter of course for a demi-god level to be promoted to god-level? Are you saying it’s even harder than advancing from the peak of the Legendary Realm to Demi-God Level?” Song Jian couldn’t help but ask.

You should know that, in his view, advancing from the Legendary Realm to Demi-God Level requires evolving the Domain Power into the Power of Law. Although these two powers share the same origin, the core of their strength has changed. Understanding it is fraught with difficulty.

Yet, the difference between Demi-God Level and god-level isn’t significant. Demi-God Level involves perceiving the Power of Law, while god-level means mastering the Power of Law. One is perception, and the other is mastery, but the goal is the Power of Law, with no changes whatsoever.

Such advancement can be achieved, over time, through persistence, so how is it possible not to make any progress in five hundred years?

“You don’t understand!” Basford glanced at Song Jian and explained, “The Power of Law is elusive, and comprehension requires opportunity. To grasp it deeper, opportunity is even more necessary. At the very least, you need to acquire sufficient Law-related items, otherwise, it is simply impossible to make any progress through mere imagination.”

Basford shook his head and said, “You know, most god-level powerhouses begin establishing religions in the world while they are still at Demi-God Level. Why do they create religions? It’s to obtain the Power of Faith contributed by their believers. By burning the Power of Faith, they can comprehend the Law further and gain control over it, advancing to god-level.”

“Now, these god-level powerhouses have already formed an alliance. They absolutely forbid newly promoted demi-god levels from creating their own religions and competing for believers. If a demi-god level powerhouse tries to establish a religion, they would be labeled as an Evil God and be hunted down!”

“If the Power of Faith is needed to comprehend the Law, then why don’t they just give up their religions after becoming god-level powerhouses? Why do they continue to develop religions and forbid new demi-god levels from creating their own?”

“Faith is poison!” A mocking smile appeared on Basford’s face as he said, “By burning the Power of Faith to advance to god-level, from then on, his divine power completely intertwines with the Power of Faith, inseparable. If no one believes in him, failing to provide him with the Power of Faith, such a god-level powerhouse’s Power of Law would rapidly decline. At best, they fall from grace; at worst, they die outright. They must continuously expand their base of believers to ensure a steady flow of the Power of Faith!”

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