Chapter 34：The Saint Realm Joins the Fray (2/2)

”Leading this world to a better future.”

Better future? Really? You got cut off from the Brute Energy, what's your future?

”Future?”

”This world will soon be conquered and assimilated. When that happened, Barbarians wouldn't only be dependent on Brute Energy. A new and higher type of Energy will fill this world.”

Ah. I see. This is their goal. By assimilating this world or any of the 30 Otherworlds, they will have passage to Earth. Not only a passage, this world will be like their own world as well.

Will Brute Energy be replaced? Then won't that cut off their Physique Cultivation path or can the necessary energy be replaced by their own energy after the assimilation?

”What kind of energy?”

”That type of information isn't free. You have to decide. Will you join or not?”

The energy is probably what corrupted them and turned them stronger. But what is a higher type of energy?

I acted to think about it for a few minutes. Struggling to make a choice.

”Sorry. I'm still fond of Brute Energy.”

”Fool. Then die.”

A dagger flew from him. I saw it and raised my sword to deflect.

The energy explosion abated its force for a bit and the sword deflected it but it pushed me back from where I was standing.

”Erin. Until when will I wait?!”

I shouted. The Saint Realm's patience ran out when I rejected him.

Well, I also need them now.

The clock is ticking. There's only a few minutes before the enhancement wears off.

Right after I shouted, 3 howls of pain and bodies dropping to the ground rang out from behind me.

I don't know what's happening but judging from those voices, it's from their opponents.

”We're actually waiting for you to end your chat.”

Erin answered and right after that another body dropped down.

”This… Chieftain, he was just buying for time by entertaining you.”

”I know that!”

The Saint Realm angrily howled which made the one-armed guy distance himself immediately.

”Useless underlings and a crafty brat.”

He clicked his tongue and released his pressure. The Halo from earlier appeared again and this time it enveloped him. His body seemingly buffed up but judging from its effect on the Augmented Realms earlier, it's not a huge increase in strength.

Erin and the others are now standing behind me but they're a bit exhausted. Especially Erin, fighting two enhanced corrupted barbarians must be hard for her.

The pressure he's giving out is now on par with those four at Raiden's welcoming party.

I sent a Psyche Boost to Erin. It might not be as effective if I use it to her but refreshing her mind will make her more alert. Concentrating on battle can also drain mental strength after all.

Now I'm down to 9 charges.

I still haven't used the Orb of Concealment. It uses a huge amount of World Energy and I don't have unlimited supply of it here, I can only use it as a means to escape and right now is not the time yet.

I had them spread out a bit to prepare. This is a Saint Realm, and a corrupted one at that.

Maybe there will be casualties but it's inevitable if we want to live through this.

I looked at the remaining time for the enhancement.

4 minutes.

We need to end him within 4 minutes. A loss of 10 strength and 10 endurance will really pull us down.