Chapter 285: Changing the Land’s Presence (2/2)

It facepalmed, sighing once, ”Mind, Soul, Aura, and Parasite. Of the four power systems, Mind and Soul hasn't been explored much. But at least, humans had Gajara Rahi to pioneer in the system of Soul.”

”Even in the Parasite system, a field I ought to have absolute advantage of, the reality is different. Thanks to that bastard, humanity has Wisdom Parasites to lean on. The only reason we have the lead is because the parasite system is the base required to explore the other three systems.”

Its voice was tinged with faint killing intent as it gazed at Psychic Ancestor Crash, ”Now, humanity has surpassed us in the aura system. Dawn's grasp of aura has surpassed even mine. He is now capable of changing the presence of the very earth we live on. Do you understand its implications?”

”Yes,” Psychic Ancestor Crash nodded feebly, trembling in fear the more it listened to Rhachis Ancestor Parasite's conjectures.

Suddenly, a voice echoed around them, ”I have arrived, Ancestor.”

From the sea, a massive head peaked out. Just the head alone surpassed 300 metres in size. It was akin to a mythical dragon as it emerged from the water, rising up and up. No matter how much it rose, its neck seemed never-ending.

The humanoid figure nodded at it, ”Try to see if Ingrained Earth can get anything from this, Earth.”

Just when it was about to nod in reply, the ocean water churned, splashing out like a tsunami, reaching as high as 80 metres. Gently rising from within was a familiar sheep with a body the size of a mountain.

Upon its entry, the splashed water fell on the fiery earth, producing copious amounts of mist. Faint explosions rang out here and there, a result of the fight between fire and water.

Child of Frenzy, Tier 6 Frenzy Beast—Colossal Bawling Sheep!

It unleashed its aura, countering the fire atop pouring in water from the ocean. Rhachis Ancestor Earth began to work in conjunction, trying its methods to suppress and understand the root cause. Suddenly, lava spewed out from the ground, negating their efforts.

Rhachis Ancestor Earth exerted its influence, pushing the lava back into the earth before starting to seal it up. But, irrespective of what they did, the sea of flames refused to die. Even after being covered by water, they burned, causing explosions while generating tremendous volumes of steam.

The fire raged, burning in high intensities. Moreover, it wasn't a simple flame that could be put out with water. It was generated by aura, the presence exhibited by the very land they were on. Unless the presence was negated or annihilated, it would be impossible to put out the fire.

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7000 kilometres north of their continent was colder lands, partially layered by snow. Frenzy Beasts were abundant, forming massive groups as they rushed towards a certain direction. It was evening now, with night approaching.

It was starting to dim, with stars blanketing the skies, twinkling in everlasting radiance. Soon, it had darkened, but the Frenzy Beasts continued to rush forward, braving the cold winds that sought to freeze their fleshly bodies.

Eventually, they came across a bright source of light, making it seem as if time had flowed in reverse and they had returned to the time of evening. Warm winds brushed past them, alleviating their numbness as the cold in their bodies receded.

To their front, separated by a long distance was a massive fiery dome, shining with resplendent light, like a gem in the night. It was one of the strongholds of humanity.

Dawn City!

The moment they spotted it, the Frenzy Beasts sprinted towards it in frenzy, leaking out drool while emitting a bloodthirsty aura that condensed and turned corporeal, planning to break into the city's defences.

Seated in the city's centre, located within a seven tiled pagoda was an old man. He gazed, looking over the approaching Frenzy Beasts, unfazed at their presence. His gaze extended beyond the horizon, burning with intense, congealable hatred. ”The land is part of our foundation. Without space to develop, anyone would be eventually snuffed out from existence. I will never allow you to deal with my flames.”

”The feeling of losing our homes and having to migrate to survive, I'll let you experience it as many times as I can, Parasite.”