Chapter 896: Just How Many Did We Court? (1/2)

”What the fuck are the two of you?” Hrook stared with absolute shock as the laws that formed his Spiritual Incarnation were sucked towards the shield. They were still under his control but were pulled towards the shield at a strength beyond he could muster.

'I'm a Nascent God. How can a mere God Foundation Realm dreg do this to me?' Hrook thought to himself, cooling down his head as he was just about to activate his Spiritual Incarnation fully when Krune spoke.

Followed by a chuckle, Krune smiled. ”Look around you. If we stay here any longer, we would be besieged by the Predominated Vines. If you still wish to receive a beating, feel free to come at us in the Sub-Realm.”

Only now did Hrook look around, watching Rinrish and another of his companions struggle as they tried their best to stall the vines from creeping towards them. Unfortunately, they were quickly losing ground as the vines lashed onto the shield they had erected.

”Wash your necks and be ready,” Hrook shouted through gritted teeth as he waved his hand, sucking in all the crimson he had unleashed, including the portion sucked in by Krune's shield, displaying a fraction of his real strength.

Ruana then landed beside him and placed a hand on his shoulder, teleporting him to the group as all of them vanished from the spot.

Cultivator had already taken action by the time he noticed their intention to retreat. He took out a ring and wore it, summoning a ring spirit that resembled a bird-type demon beast. It was different from the one they used to reach the Four Sector's Border Region from the Lawless Plains.

He then noticed Krune standing still on the ring spirit resembling a Zenith Plugger. His body was staggered as the Godly Energy circulating in him turned sluggish. Krune barely managed to store his shields as Cultivator pulled him onto the bird-type ring spirit and retracted the other.

Without any pause in his actions, the bird-type ring spirit flapped its wings and flashed through the main path, speeding along as Cultivator looked at the Predominated Vines that flashed, lashing out at their previous position.

The vines seemed to target them, as they had caused a massive commotion. Also, it seemed that the Godly Energy from their exchange of attacks had coursed through the air until it reached them, triggering the lot of them into taking action.

They crashed into the path, elongating through it as the sea of vines trailed right after them. It seemed that they were the target of the vines. Most of the other people who had been in the area were fine for the most part, except for some unfortunate soul who mistakenly touched a vine. He was quickly absorbed into the vine and digested until nothing of him remained behind.

”What happened to you, Krune?” Cultivator shouted as he saw Krune turn less responsive than usual.

”Just…give me a couple of seconds.” Krune barely managed to utter those words as he circulated the Myriad Energies Technique with great haste, alleviating the sluggishness in his body. It had been brought about because he had used the Balance Laws for a greater duration than what he was allowed to.

His comprehension of them was insufficient. After all, unlike the regular laws, the Balance Laws was a cluster containing all the laws of the God Realm. Activating it meant activating all the laws in him. After obtaining his Spiritual Incarnation, it meant activating every part of his body.

Sadly, his comprehension of them was still insufficient. He couldn't maintain them for more than five seconds. And, to make a massive impression on his foes and prevent them from prolonging the fight, he had exceeded the duration.

Nevertheless, it wasn't a problem since he was only using what was his. Still, it was basically akin to overstraining himself. So, as Krune rested and continued circulating his Godly Energy, he quickly recovered.

If he had maintained his Balance Laws for a greater duration, then the damage would have become greater as well. He wouldn't have died, but his strength would have been suppressed for a long time. The duration of suppression would vary based on the amount of time he exceeded in maintaining the Balance Laws.

The moment he recovered, Krune looked around, paling as he saw the Predominated Vines crash into their travel path like a tsunami from all sides. Cultivator was solemn, trying his best to weave through them as he summoned the tiny ring spirit that resembled a fairy.

She continued to guide him, helping him avoid maneuvering through riskier places as the bird-type ring spirit moved through the gaps in the vines.

”How are they able to track us this much?” Krune thought aloud as he looked through the vines, occasionally noticing the silhouettes of some Mashed Serpents wriggling within. They were the cause that made this possible.

After thinking for a moment, Krune unleashed his Mental Energy, condensing it into a sphere that wrapped around them as a whole, including the bird-type ring spirit. For a moment, the ring spirit that looked like a fairy glanced at Krune, wondering the reason for a change in his stance.

She then noticed the Predominated Vines were suddenly unable to sense their location as clearly as before. Their aim was becoming wonkier as time passed. This allowed the bird-type ring spirit enough gap to fly through the vines.

”Thanks.” Cultivator gazed at Krune as he heaved a sigh of relief. ”That was too risky.”