Strange Voyage: Summoning the Fourth Disaster.

Chapter 787 The Power of Deathly Fire, Deep Corruption!
Your special weapon, the "Sealed Black Longsword," has undergone a complete transformation under the influence of the graveyard soil...

[Special Mission: The Journey to Unlock]

[Mission Description: After retrieving the sealed black sword from the sea, you finally found the strange burial soil containing the sealed black sword on the battlefield between candlelight and evil gods, thus revealing a small part of the secrets hidden behind it...]

[Mission Requirements: Communicate with the sealed black sword to obtain methods for further exploration of its secrets.]

[Task Rewards: Stage task rewards have been distributed...]

You have gained unique power from the sealed black sword...

[Your battle has undergone a strange change, inheriting the original battle effects while adding entirely new ones...]

【Fire Seed - Blade of Law (Intermediate) - Fire Seed - Deadfire Swordsman (Intermediate)】

Your talent "Instinct of Discipline" has been changed to "Merge with Dead Flames," and your rank has been upgraded to Burning Spirit.

[Body Merging with Dead Flame: Possesses the instinct to perceive weaknesses and danger, reduces the effects of abnormal statuses, and upon activating the Flame Form, gains the ability to merge with dead flame.]

A series of message notifications flashed continuously in the information field.

But Brother Yu didn't have the energy to check this information immediately.

The dual pain, both physical and spiritual, has not completely disappeared, but thankfully it has lessened considerably.

Finally, after letting out a long breath, Brother Yu recovered most of his strength and quickly glanced at his personal panel.

[A Radiant Body, A Fisherman Who Never Goes Home Empty-Handed]

[Rank: Burning Spirit]

【Level: 80】

[Warfire: Deadfire Swordsman (Intermediate)]

[Saint Fire Aspect: ①Saint Fire Aspect ②Fatal Insight]

[Ability Values: (Values ​​are affected by the effects of "Radiant Body" and "Tearing Blade," resulting in corresponding increases or decreases.)]

Strength: 390 (Base attribute 130)

Constitution: 270 (Base attribute 90)

Agility: 336 (Base attribute 112)

[Spirit: 72 (Base attribute 24)]

[Faith: 72 (Base Attribute 24)]

[Talent: Tearful Blade (Torchfire), Body Merged with Dead Flame.]

[Abilities: Evasion, wax block regeneration, parrying...]

[Skills: Oath of Law, Gula's Strike, Full Moon Bow, Horrifying Arrow, Crescent Moon Sword Aura, King's Stance, Swift Blade, Carnage Step, Throat Cleave...]

The nature of the conflict has indeed changed.

The rest remained unchanged, with the attributes still being the normal values ​​for the Radiant Body, which are around one thousand.

After all, Brother Yu hasn't had a chance to use the Blood of Long Sleep to obtain a new special talent like Li Miao's.

They didn't have the extreme methods to improve their attributes like Brother Mangzi, so naturally they couldn't compare to their peak attribute values ​​of around 1,500.

However, with the added effect of the Fire Power, the results he produces are not necessarily weaker than those of other top-tier players.

"Hmm... I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

"Although you seem to be neglecting your duties and don't look like a qualified soldier at all, I have to admit, you can still be relied on in crucial moments..."

Encouragement also came from the sealed black sword at this moment.

Upon hearing this, Brother Yu couldn't help but twitch his lips... Even when praising someone, he had to use a sarcastic tone. He really didn't learn anything good from the other players.

However, he didn't have the energy to respond to the other party's words at the moment, and immediately focused his attention on the sealed black sword.

[The partially unsealed Sword of Deathfire (?)]

[Type: Special Weapon]

【Effects: ① Terrifying sharpness. ② Further revival of past memories. ③ A trace of weak dead fire power. (Requires specific methods to activate)】

[Note: The jet-black longsword, fished from the sea, has resonated with the strange grave soil and is now able to mobilize a trace of forbidden power. However... forbidden power, please proceed with caution!]

The most obvious change is that the name of the sealed sword has changed.

Perhaps it should be called the "Deathfire Sword" now?
Furthermore, the appearance of the Deathfire Sword has also changed. Its original appearance of being completely black and without any visible blade has changed. The blades on both sides have begun to show some sharpness, and sometimes they flash with a deep, flowing light, making it extraordinary.

More importantly, of course, is the effect of the newly unsealed system, the purpose of which is unknown.

"Little Black, what does 'forbidden power' mean?"

"And my war, why has it changed like this?"

Brother Fish looked at the Deadfire Sword and asked a question.

The advantage of having a "spirit" is that you can ask it anything you don't understand.

As for this matter, Deathfire Sword did not respond with its usual sarcastic remarks, but instead earnestly explained it to him based on its further revival of memories.

"Forbidden power... is the power of dead fire..."

"It possesses the terrifying power of death, yet it manifests itself in a way that resembles the flames of life, thus making it a contradictory and taboo existence, something that ordinary life cannot touch..."

"This handful of grave soil contains a faint power of dead fire. After touching it just now, some of the seals on my body were broken, and I also gained the ability to use dead fire."

"And you, as my master, if you wish to wield this power, the flames of war must change accordingly. Otherwise, even if you merely possess me, the original flames of war will unknowingly and gradually extinguish..."

After hearing the answer from the Deadfire Sword.

Brother Yu roughly understood what it meant.

Clearly, this handful of grave soil is closely related to the "Great Dead Fire," which is why the Dead Fire Sword was attracted to it. After touching it, some of the seals on the Dead Fire Sword were also broken, allowing it to use the "Dead Fire."

However, because it is a forbidden power, it must be modified by Fish Brother's fighting spirit in order to utilize this power.

Of course, Brother Yu had no complaints about such changes.

After all, this change in the flames of war adds new effects to his original flames, which is a pure enhancement. Only a fool would not accept it.

"Then... what exactly is the function of this dead fire's power?"

Brother Yu was curious about the specific effects of this third effect.

Upon hearing this, Deathfire Sword smiled mysteriously and suggested, "Since you're curious about this, why not give it a try? The battlefield here is full of test subjects; it's a rare opportunity..."

"As for the other secrets, we can talk about them when we get back."

Upon hearing this, Brother Yu pondered for a moment before nodding.

After all, his initial purpose in coming here was to accumulate war contribution points, and now he has already wasted a lot of time because of the graveyard issue.

By the way, speaking of cemetery soil...

Brother Fish: "What should we do with this handful of grave soil? Can we take it with us? I think there's something else in there..."

To this, Deathfire Sword said helplessly, "You're overthinking it. With our current strength, we're not enough to take it away. Just leave it here; your Candlelight should be able to handle it."

"Okay, I'm off then."

After hearing this, Brother Yu nodded decisively, then picked up the Deadfire Sword and stuck it into the edge of the pit, using it as a foothold to climb upwards.

This naturally made Deathfire Sword lose his composure, and he shouted angrily.

"You damn fisherman, can't you fly?"

"Ah... this pit isn't very deep, let's conserve our fire-gathering power for later use, just bear with it..." "You..."

Rumble!
Before Brother Yu and Little Black could exchange more than a few words in their bickering, a violent tremor shook the earth, as if something terrifying had burst forth from the ground.

……

Originally, the situation was very favorable for the Candlelight side, and it could be said that victory was basically assured.

On the main battlefield, a large number of players fought fearlessly, transforming into frantic line-filling monsters, constantly depleting the evil gods' power and advancing slowly and steadily.

Meanwhile, in the Raw Flesh Cave, the birthing bacteria unleashed a final burst of power, killing quite a few NPCs in its intense burning.

However, due to Ditast's betrayal, top-tier players like Li Miao and Black Mountain Demon quickly swarmed in and resisted the final offensive of the Childbirth Bacteria Master.

It can be said that the war mission in the Raw Flesh Cavern is nearing its end.

And over there by the campfire.

Although the number of firewood gatherers they deployed to the battlefield was far less than the number of players on the Candlelight side.

However, it must be said that the quality of the Firewood Collectors is excellent, on par with the strength of the native life forms. Most of the elite Firewood Collectors are capable of taking on a hundred enemies single-handedly.

Some of the top-tier Firewood Collectors are even able to withstand some of the evil creatures and even evil gods around the Blood River Saint Lord without being at a disadvantage.

Moreover, some of the campfire leaders have already freed up their hands to face the Blood River Saint Lord.

It was that "charred beast rider".

The Blood River Saint Lord received help from the Extreme Punishment Tyrant, and he also gained the blessing of the campfire, thus gaining the upper hand.

However, due to the lack of numbers among the firewood gatherers and the insufficient fighting spirit of most of them, they could only maintain the status quo and could hardly make any progress.

However, this is already a good thing for candlelight.

Next, all the players need to do is gather their forces and launch an attack on the central gathering place of the evil gods, kill the evil gods, and they will be able to secure victory...

But then, a sudden change occurred.

Rumble... Rumble!

In an area between the assembly site and the battlefield of the candlelight, the ground suddenly collapsed.

There seemed to be an unfillable void within, or perhaps something terrifying had corroded everything.

In short, in an instant, a large area of ​​blood rivers and skeletal ground fell into this terrifying abyss.

Some unlucky players and the evil god's subordinate monsters were also swallowed by this collapsing abyss.

This startled the players around them.

"What the hell is this?"

"What's the matter?"

Is another hidden boss about to appear?

Many players retreated in quick succession. Although they were fearless, they wouldn't deliberately seek death. In such a sudden situation, it was best to observe first before taking any action.

Of course, there were also a few exceptional players who let out a roar and plunged in headfirst, wanting to see what was going on inside.

But their doubts were soon answered.

Because something suddenly erupted from that collapsed, deep hole!

boom! ! !
The crimson putrid liquid suddenly gushed out like a volcanic eruption, along with a giant maggot made entirely of putrid matter and with fly wings!
Corruption maggots

[Rank: ?]

(More information has been hidden)

[Note: This is a terrifying being, hidden and nurtured by an evil god, and born from the power of corruption. It has no consciousness, and therefore no distinction between friend and foe. Its existence... is solely for corruption!]

buzzing-

The first thing the rotting fly larvae do after they appear is to shake their wings, which are covered in rotten matter.

In an instant, rotting juices splattered everywhere, and the stench of decay and corpses swept across the entire battlefield, instantly entering the players' nostrils.

Some players who were nearby were immediately covered in the [Rot] effect, and their bodies quickly decayed and they died in agony.

Of course, the surrounding monsters were treated the same way, dying in wailing cries as well.

Corruption has resurfaced after many days!
"Plop plop..."

After writhing in the air, the rotten fly maggot's disgusting body fixed its gaze on the spot with the most players and monsters on the ground. After contracting its body for a moment, it suddenly spewed out a glob of rotten juice.

Seeing his teammates in trouble, Bu Long, who was at the forefront of the battlefield, immediately held up a giant shield in front of him to block the putrid liquid.

But the next moment, a notification in the information panel startled him.

Your weapon, the Glock Greatshield, has been corrupted by Deep Corruption and is now destroyed.

This caused Bu Long's pupils to shrink.

This Glock shield is a rare, high-quality weapon, incredibly strong and durable, yet it was destroyed in an instant?!
What exactly is deep-seated corruption?
Some players who weren't deaf and weren't protected in time turned into a puddle of rotten liquid before they could even let out a wail.

Furthermore... this putrefactive liquid also has the effect of [deep putrefaction]!

"Fuck your mother, you stinking maggot!"

Enraged, the mechanical player launched an attack, sending cannonballs flying towards the corrupt maggots with long trails of flame.

The rotting flies and maggots seemed completely oblivious, or perhaps indifferent, continuing to spew their putrid juices downwards, disrupting the battlefield.

Immediately afterward, the shell landed on the rotting fly maggot, but horrifyingly, the putrid slime on its body only wriggled slightly before dissolving the shell, as if it had vanished into thin air.

Moreover, it wasn't just artillery shells.

This applies to physical attacks using combat techniques, magical prayers, mental attacks, and even attacks on the soul.

The defenses of these corrupt maggots seem to have absolutely no way to be breached.

The "deep-seated corruption" within him seemed capable of eradicating everything, turning everything into nourishment for decay...

This caused a dramatic change in the situation on the battlefield in an instant.

Although the evil gods still do not have the upper hand.

However, the players' offensive was brutally disrupted.

Seeing this, the tyrannical ruler, nailed to the execution rack, muttered something to himself.

"I'm sorry, my child..."

Clearly, these suddenly appearing rotten maggots were released by His own offspring, and the fate of the maggots was predictable.

Then, He looked up at the sky, at the high candlelight, and chuckled softly.

"Ha ha……"

"Do you see it? The candlelight... This is the power of corruption..."

"I raised it for a long time, and even presumptuously tried to tame and control it, but I almost suffered a backlash..."

"Later I realized that this was not the decay of ordinary corpses... but the decay of the entire world."

"It...is something that no one, no flame, not even a god can control!"

"So... how are you going to deal with this deep-seated corruption now?"

(End of this chapter)