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Chapter 620 Rapidly Pushing Through the Apocalypse [Part 8]

Crack!

The instant his words fell, a blinding bolt of lightning struck down from the void a thousand meters away!

However, the expected hit did not occur.

The lightning bolt, powerful enough to easily pierce through a fifth-tier demon, seemed to strike an invisible barrier, shattering in mid-air and transforming into countless drifting blue and white electric fragments.

next second.

In the void, a sudden gust of wind arose, stirring up the drifting clouds and dust.

A golden figure gradually solidified at the point where the lightning dissipated.

Simultaneously.

A clear and melodious female voice then rang out.

"It's been a long time, Lofis, your temper is still as bad as ever, it hasn't changed at all."

The moment the words fell, one of the figures solidified completely.

She was a girl with long blonde hair and pure white eyes.

A simple, elegant long dress fluttered gently in the wind; her bare feet were spotless as she stood lightly in the void.

"hehe!"

Lofis sneered.

He looked the girl up and down.

A strange light flashed in his eyes.

It was still in his mouth.

"Who do we have here? It's the Wind Goddess, Zona! What are you doing in my Russian Empire instead of staying in your Star Kingdom?"

This blonde girl was none other than Zona Ashton, the president of the Cornerstone Society of the Star Nation.

He was also the only survivor among the first batch of the 'Sky Ladder' project to receive divine revelation.

It is also one of the five great gods of the world.

The title of deity is not an empty name, but a well-deserved honorific.

Only those who have advanced to the seventh rank can receive this title.

Those at the first to fourth tiers are still considered ordinary evolved beings.

Although there is a difference in strength, it is not a world of difference, and there is still a chance to overcome it.

However, starting from the fifth-tier Lord level, the gap between realms becomes as vast as heaven and earth.

Fifth rank, which is the lord level.

They can expand into their own territory and take control of a region.

The sixth rank is called a demigod.

They have already glimpsed the threshold of immortality.

Only upon reaching the seventh rank can one become a true god, ascend the divine throne, have one's name recorded in the divine annals, and possess immortal life.

"This isn't convenient, how about we find another place to talk?"

I heard what Lophis said.

Zona Ashton remained calm and showed no anger.

Instead, he glanced at the crowd prostrate below and said softly.

Lophis gave her a deep look.

However, he did not reject the offer.

He ignored the crowd below.

Lofis's body exploded with lightning and disappeared into the clouds. Zona Ashton's body turned into a wisp of wind and also vanished.

……

Saw this scene.

The people below then stood up and looked around blankly.

Soon, the Russian Empire's army and evolved humans arrived in the area and took the survivors away, moving them towards the more central hinterland.

This place is no longer habitable.

Nearly half of the residents were killed or injured, but this is only the surface of the damage.

Although the fifth-tier 'City Destroyer' monster has been slain, its decaying domain power still lingers in the surrounding area.

Research has shown that this force is somewhat similar to nuclear radiation; even if the source leaves or dies, it will take several years to gradually dissipate.

For evolved beings, the impact may be minimal, but for ordinary people, it could be fatal.

Prolonged exposure to this environment will only lead to death.

……

"Pour yourself whatever you want to drink!"

The villa's living room was so spacious it was almost luxurious.

A bolt of lightning suddenly flashed, and Lofis's tall figure appeared beside the sofa.

He sat down with his back against the sofa, flicked his fingertips to light a cigar in his hand, and took a deep drag.

Then, my gaze turned to the other end of the living room.

Zona Ashton was also there.

"Thanks."

Zona Ashton didn't move.

The refrigerator door slid open silently, and a can of soda flew through the air and hovered in front of her.

With a 'pop,' the pull tab popped open automatically, the can tilted, and the bubbly liquid traced a smooth arc before being steadily poured into the glass on the table.

She reached out and took it, then sipped it lightly.

"Alright, let's not waste any more time, you can tell me now,"

Lophis spoke.

"What do you want from me?"

At this moment, although his tone was still impatient, it was much better than before.

The Star Kingdom, the Russian Empire, and the Xia Kingdom are known as the three most powerful hegemonic nations on this planet.

Intense competition is naturally inevitable among them.

On the surface, the three kingdoms lived in harmony, but in secret they wished they could smash each other's heads.

However, due to their comparable strength and mutual checks and balances, neither side can truly overwhelm the other.
This situation, to some extent, has maintained a fragile yet stable balance.

But the arrival of the apocalypse changed everything.

A pervasive mist, rampaging monsters, and the emergence of evolved beings.

This completely shattered the long-standing balance.

Initially, the three kingdoms were evenly matched.

But as time went on, the Xia Kingdom gradually stood out.

As the most populous country, it naturally has the largest number of evolved beings.

In addition, there's the presence of Zhang Yi, the true 'protagonist'.

The overall strength of the Xia Kingdom's evolved beings has quietly surpassed that of the Star Kingdom and the Tsarist Russian Empire.

This outcome inevitably aroused the vigilance of both the Star Kingdom and the Tsarist Russian Empire.

If you fall behind, you will be attacked.

The two originally opposing powers have begun to secretly join forces.

They attempted to jointly confront the rising power of the Xia Kingdom.

This is the general trend.

It is also an inevitable choice given the tilt of the balance of power.

"I won't waste any more words. We both know exactly what the world is like right now."

The monsters that have appeared recently are getting stronger and stronger.

She paused slightly as she spoke.

After a moment, he continued speaking:
“Monster attacks on towns like today have become increasingly frequent lately.”

If this continues, the whole world will be swallowed up by the fog sooner or later.

Even we can barely protect this small area, not to mention that a seventh-tier demon appeared a few days ago. If there are too many of them, even you and I wouldn't be able to withstand them..."

"Do you think I don't understand what you're saying?"

Lofis gave a cold snort, directly interrupting Zona Ashton.

However, upon closer inspection, one would notice a hint of irritation and apprehension deep within his eyes.

Don't be fooled by the fact that he is a powerful, god-like evolver at the seventh-tier True God level.

However, there is still no good solution to these mysteries.

Furthermore, and more importantly, these monsters grow at an alarming rate.

Having received divine revelation, they initially gained a significant advantage in terms of speed of power improvement.

However, as time goes by, they are almost overtaken.

If they hadn't each grown up with the resources of their own country, it's questionable whether they could have achieved the seventh rank.

"That's exactly why I came here! Now the time is right, perhaps we can make our move against that person!"

"Zona Ashton said calmly."

Hear the words.

Lofis's expression suddenly froze.

"You're saying you're just relying on the two of us? Did you suffer some brain damage during your advancement to the seventh rank?"

He knew perfectly well who the other person was referring to.

Wang Yan.

That name, like a heavy mountain, weighs on the hearts of all evolvers around the world, unshakable and insurmountable.

As the world's default first evolver, his strength goes without saying.

As early as the beginning of the apocalypse, the opponent had already demonstrated power beyond the fifth rank, miraculously building a barrier with his own strength to keep the mist and monsters out.

Thirty years have passed, and that barrier still stands firm.

Such power cannot be described simply as strong.

Although it is now...

This method isn't as shocking as it was back then. With their current strength, it's not impossible for them to do it.

But there is one thing.

They can become stronger, but what about that one?

Through so many spiritual tides.

What level of strength has he reached? Is he an eighth-order God King, or a ninth-order God Lord?

Nobody knows.

Because that person has reportedly stayed in Qiyan City for decades and has never gone out.

If the other party had any other intentions, I'm afraid the Star Kingdom and the Russian Empire would no longer exist.

Therefore, Lophis considered it extremely unwise and foolish to take action against that person.

However, if it can be successful.

Perhaps they can gain more benefits.

The other party was too mysterious; they even suspected that the other party knew more secrets about the apocalypse.

During this period.

They also tried to contact the other party, but unfortunately the other party completely ignored them.

This is why Zona Ashton proposed taking action against him.

As one of the few seventh-tier evolvers.

They know far more than ordinary people, and that's why they understand how terrifying the apocalypse really is. What has appeared now is already at the seventh level, and there may be eighth or even ninth level demons inside the mist.

If it happens, they're all doomed.

If this continues...

They don't have much time left.

Therefore, they could only target that person.

They hoped to find a breakthrough from the other party.

"Of course it's not just us."

Since I've made this suggestion, it means I'm fairly certain of its validity.

Zona Ashton chuckled softly.

He revealed a look of complete control.

The words have not yet fallen.

next second.

The space around her rippled like water as a figure quietly stepped out.

He was a dark-skinned man.

The man's face was covered by a golden mask, leaving only two indifferent eyes.

He was holding a golden scepter inlaid with jewels.

A completely black cat was crouching on the man's broad shoulders.

The moment it appeared, it seemed to make the surrounding air thicken.

"Lophis, it's been a long time!"

After the man appeared.

He looked at Lofis, placed his left hand slightly on his chest, and greeted him in a strangely accented Xingguo language.

"Lamesati?"

Lophis looked at the man.

Lamesati is also a seventh-tier evolver.

It originates from a place called Nile, a country with a long and rich history.

Its history and civilization are comparable in length to that of the Xia Dynasty.

"Even with your addition, we're still only three seventh-tier members."

"Besides that one, Xia Kingdom also has Zhang Yi, who is already a veteran seventh-tier evolver. No matter how you look at it, we don't have much of a chance of winning."

Lofis shook his head slightly, his gaze fixed on Zona Ashton's exquisite face.

"Moreover, if we continue to waste our strength in internal strife in the face of the apocalypse, we will be digging our own grave, as the Xia Kingdom would say."

Our enemy has never been that person, but the monsters outside.

Only by uniting can we, humanity, survive! Therefore, I am not interested in your plan.

As he said this, Lofis was also curious. This reasoning shouldn't be hard to understand. To rashly attack that person would be tantamount to courting death. The other party must not be a fool to have come this far.

"Lofis, I never would have guessed that a roughneck like you could spout such profound wisdom."

Zona Ashton chuckled softly.

She interrupted Lofis by gently setting down the wine glass between her fingers, making a crisp, soft sound.

"Unfortunately, you and I both know what kind of person he is. If we could cooperate, why wait until today?"

She abruptly changed the subject, her tone becoming cold and resolute.

"Now that things have come to this point, whether you like it or not, you really have no choice."

"Oh?"

Lofis's eyes turned cold.

However, he realized that the other person was not looking at him.

Instead, it landed on Lamesati, who was standing to the side.

No, to be more precise, it landed on the other person's shoulder.

At the same time, a complex emotion, difficult to describe, flashed across her eyes.

"This is also the Demon King's intention."

Zona's voice pulled Lofis back to reality.

"As long as the goal is achieved, the Demon King promises... he will leave a glimmer of hope for us humans."

"big boss?"

Lofis felt a chill run down his spine and followed her gaze, only then truly noticing the entirely black cat.

It lay there quietly, its slender form like a shadow, almost blending into the background.

It only moved suddenly when Lophis's gaze fell upon it.

Those vertical pupils, gleaming with an eerie light, were fixed on him without blinking.

The next moment, a deep human voice clearly came from its mouth, echoing in the silent air:
"Humans, I come in the name of the Demon King's will. If you kill that man, my lord will grant you humans a peaceful land."

As they spoke, a chilling aura filled the air.

That was the kind of pressure only a seventh-tier demon could possess, and not just any seventh-tier demon, but the peak of the seventh tier.

"Don't worry, all you have to do is get close to that person, and then our lord will lend you a hand."

Lofis paused for a moment.

A storm raged within me.

Demon King? You should know that to be given this title, one must be at least an eighth-rank being.

Think of this.

His gaze lingered between Lamesetti and the black cat.

At this moment.

He finally understood why this guy in front of him had been able to surpass him and successfully advance to the seventh rank.

It turns out he had sided with the demons and become a traitor.

After understanding this...

Lophis also knew that he had no choice at the moment.

Now that everything that needed to be said has been said, if he refuses...

Then the only outcome for him is death.

Once he died, the demise of the Russian Empire in its final days was only a matter of time.

He paused for a moment before speaking.

"I can join, but I expect you to keep your promises afterwards!"

The black cat nodded without hesitation.

"Of course! Our lord would never break his promise."

……

after that.

After discussing the plans for the trip, everyone went their separate ways.

Lofis leaned back on the sofa, took a deep drag on the cigar between his fingers, and then slammed it into the crystal ashtray in front of him.

The immense force caused countless cracks to instantly appear on the expensive vessel and table surface.

A faint crimson glow flickered on the charred filter tip before being completely extinguished.

The rising smoke blurred his face.

His gaze fell on a photograph on the wall.

The photo shows a family of four.

A young couple; the man bears a striking resemblance to Lophis, though he is very thin.

The woman had long, light blonde hair and smiled gently.

Between the two was a three-year-old girl with a ponytail holding a baby.

That was his wife and children.

Unfortunately, all three of them died when the apocalypse came.

It was completely devoured by several demons, leaving not even a corpse behind.

This is a pain that will forever remain in his heart.

Even with his current strength, he cannot revive him.

Lophis remained silent, staring intently for a long time.

A mocking laugh escaped from between his teeth, cold and hoarse.

"To be a traitor, helping demons fight against humans? Heh..."

(End of this chapter)