Exploding God

Chapter 1179 What a coincidence!

A dark red mist pervaded the area, turning the once vast and boundless sea and sky into chaos. After humanity retreated to the land, only the ever-present sea breeze told of solitude... but today, there is one more human.

The unique energy field naturally attracted the covetous eyes of many giant beasts, but as they charged forward with their gaping maws, their thinking abilities were unknowingly affected halfway there.

Why did I rush inside?

The creatures inside are clearly so noble, shouldn't I be guarding them from the outside?

These chaotic thoughts arose without warning and quickly took over the minds of the giant beasts. An inexplicable sense of familiarity gradually transformed their bloodlust and anger into confusion.

No matter how fierce and enormous the charging beasts were, they all shook their heads and turned back when they were still a few hundred meters away from the sorcerer.

If the fog were to dissipate now, looking down at the ocean would surely reveal the tracks of thousands of giant sea creatures roaming around the Ogasawara Islands, their white waves forming lines and circles... a breathtakingly orderly beauty.

However, they are not the main focus today.

The sea breeze blew open the cloak, revealing the sorcerer's slightly gaunt face. Some of the bloodstains on his face had dried, while others were still fresh, but none of this could compare to the brilliance of his eyes.

When the enormous rift that spanned the heavens and the earth appeared, the shaman's eyes were purer and brighter than ever before, regardless of age or cunning. When ideals meet reality, even the most profound person will show their most innocent side.

The current sorcerer presents such a pure state, but compared to the ecstasy of others, the excitement that should have blossomed like thunder has all turned into a calm as the sea.

That serene joy was like the silence of the ocean, vast and silent.

Click!

Dozens of lightning bolts, as thick as buckets, struck down, instantly disintegrating into thousands of silver snakes as they fell into the black vortex.

The terrifying scene of countless light patterns crawling across the black was enough to make every witness's scalp tingle. The wizard's back was also covered in goosebumps, but he wasn't afraid; rather, he was genuinely excited.

Because this is not a cyclone!

Instead, it was a black vortex that was incredibly close to a planetary fissure!

The first combination of the Storm Funnel and the Storm Orb produced an incredible reaction—the edge of the passage to the Misty Plains began to widen and thicken!

When the edge of the crack formed a textured black color covered with a subtle blue light, the sorcerer's pale cheeks flushed an unnatural red.

That's a sign of a permanent planetary rift!

His body trembled slightly, and his muttering grew louder and louder until it drowned out the howling wind.

"It's a success...it's a success..."

"I've made history, hahaha... huh!?"

The sorcerer's laughter abruptly stopped, and his eyes instantly turned cold.

At this moment, the two strategic-level fog soldiers, which were originally under control, broke free uncontrollably. The wizard frowned and unleashed astonishing star power between his hands, trying to regain control.

However, the movement of the Storm Funnel and the Storm Orb paused only for a moment before continuing to fly slowly outward, and a tiny arc of electricity began to appear between them.

The sorcerer's eyes gleamed, and his black robe billowed wildly with his aura.

But this time, even with all his might, he could not stop them in the slightest. The two fog soldiers suddenly accelerated, completely breaking free from the shackles of the star source power in his palm, and transformed into a stream of light rushing towards the rift.

Another bolt of lightning, as thick as a bucket, slashed down from the sky, colliding precisely with the streak of light that had been hurtling past.

With a loud bang, everything went white. The sorcerer closed his eyes, his face filled with heartache.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, there will probably be no more Storm Funnels and Storm Orbs in the world.

……

The dazzling light lasted for about a minute, and even with your eyes closed, you could feel its astonishing brightness. The terrifying explosion shook the air.

When everything returned to calm, the sorcerer opened his eyes.

Apart from this giant rift that is constantly releasing pure energy, where else can you see the shadow of the mist soldiers?

"It really is true, it's all about timing and fate." The sorcerer was at a loss for words.

The good news is that the portal was successfully opened and permanently fixed; the bad news is that they underestimated the cost of fixing the portal—two fog soldiers were completely sacrificed.

So, you're just telling Hurricane Academy that your prized possession is "eternal as heaven and earth"?

Baili Changqi is probably going to risk his life.

The thought of that face filled with shock and anger made the sorcerer inexplicably want to laugh.

"Haha...cough cough, cough."

An unnatural crimson flush rose again on her pale face.

The sorcerer wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and calmed his breathing. He knew he couldn't stay here any longer; once the storm passage opened, Fury would arrive soon.

Although he's a brainless guy, his individual strength is excessively strong. In the previous few brief encounters, he almost lost half his life. If he is caught up now, his chances of survival are slim.

The sorcerer's gaze instantly locked onto the deep crevice.

"Fine, then let me, Qian, be the first to enter the rift! If I don't go to hell, who will?"

As he said this, a proud arrogance appeared on his face.

Having spent his entire life scheming behind the scenes, he was finally able to shine in this moment that would be recorded in human history. Even someone as composed as him couldn't help but feel his heart surge with emotion.

……

Within the sensory network woven by marine life, the energy source representing "rage" is rapidly approaching, clearly locking onto its direction and breaking through at any cost. It is estimated that it will arrive here in no more than three minutes.

Three minutes is the golden time for the sorcerer to retreat.

"Ha, that's enough."

The shaman sneered and took a step forward. Just as his left foot was about to slip and fall off the cliff, a grey-beaked petrel with a wingspan of about 60 centimeters darted in from the side and precisely swept past his feet!

Haiyan's body sank, and the figure on her back walked past lightly.

One, two, three...

Thousands of grey-billed petrels flew in from all directions, weaving in and out to form a long, visually striking grey bridge.

The shaman calmly "walked" from one end of the bridge to the other.

As they approached the rift, the grey-beaked seagulls that had formed a long bridge behind them dispersed, and the purer star energy created a powerful wind pressure that made the sorcerer's black robes flutter loudly.

The sorcerer narrowed his eyes. This time it was not the cyclone of the past. There was no long time for the force field to build up. The giant beasts of the other world had not yet reacted.

Therefore, now is the best time to enter!

The sorcerer waved his hand to disperse the sea swallows, glanced back to completely sever the lingering feelings that flashed through his heart, turned around, and stepped into the crevice.

However, just as he was about to touch the dark layer of the crack, a violent ripple appeared prematurely!

Hmm, is it that sensitive?

A flicker of doubt crossed the wizard's mind, and the black ripples in his vision suddenly expanded—

【not good!】

The thought had barely crossed his mind when an incredibly swift figure suddenly burst forth.

boom!

The wizard considered himself not as skilled as a 10-star battle king like [Rage], but at least he was among the top-tier mid-range fighters.

But now, faced with the collision that was so close at hand, he had no time to dodge. A dark shadow slammed heavily onto his head, and the protective energy covering his entire body was directly shattered!

In the midst of the dizzying spin, the sorcerer who should have rushed into the vortex was thrown hundreds of meters away, even further than the previous cliff, and tumbled several times before finally coming to a stop.

He sat bewildered on the moss-covered pebbles, clutching his red head, his ears ringing.

What just came out of there?

It seems like it bounced back before I could even see it clearly?

So, this rift won't let you in... the passage failed to open?!

The sorcerer's face instantly turned extremely ugly.

He really hadn't expected this outcome. If he couldn't get in, he would have to run away as soon as possible!

He stood up abruptly, only to see ripples spreading out from the crack in the distance once more.

again!

The sorcerer instinctively took a half step back, adopting a defensive posture.

The ripples were quickly rolled into surging black light, and a white wave of air suddenly exploded out!

The sorcerer finally saw it clearly—

A ragged figure burst forth, standing between the sea and sky with an incomparably sharp aura.

Lin Qiguang rubbed his wrist. He had been caught off guard and pushed back. His wrist, which was at the front, had become the point of impact and had taken a huge hit. It was still a little sore and numb.

"Is this the barrier of the cyclone passage? If one's strength is too weak, it's really impossible to get through... Who!"

The muttering to himself stopped abruptly, and Lin Qiguang turned his head sharply.

The sorcerer, his forehead red from the impact, met his gaze...

Both sides fell silent.

"Did you hit him?" (Lin Qiguang)

"Was that you?!" (The Wizard)

The two spoke in unison, followed by another silence.

Lin Qiguang flicked his wrist, looking at the other person with an arrogant yet displeased expression. Compared to the Zhao family's pursuers in Jingyang Mountain, this guy in black robes was clearly no match for him.

The shaman's expression was complex, even somewhat sorrowful. At that moment, an ancient saying flashed through his mind: "The late emperor passed away before his great undertaking was half completed..."

What was originally a small step for humanity into the cyclone was actually a giant leap for human evolution...

Now someone else has beaten us to it.

They still managed to get there first, right under our noses.

This made him feel as if he had swallowed a dozen flies, but he couldn't show his disgust, since the "savage" in front of him was not friendly at all!

Moreover, the oppressive feeling emanating from the other party was comparable to that of [Rage].

Now, with a powerful enemy in front and pursuers behind, the situation has taken a sharp turn for the worse.

The sorcerer lowered his head slightly, using his cloak to conceal his face as much as possible. His fingers, hidden behind his back, were moving rapidly, signaling that the giant sea beasts roaming around the island and the mutated plants on the island were all ready to attack.

Lin Qiguang didn't waste much time staring at the sorcerer. He quickly scanned his surroundings and asked directly, "Hey, I need to ask you something."

"What is it?" The shaman's voice was unreadable.

"Where is this?"

"The easternmost point of the Ogasawara Islands..."

However, before the shaman could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the "savage" opposite him: "142 degrees 04... no, 05 minutes east longitude, 27 degrees 43 minutes north latitude? The outlet of this cyclone has opened up to such a far distance."

He actually blurted out the coordinates. Just who is this guy?

And what was the meaning of the last sentence the other party said? It seemed that they had anticipated that I would open the exit.

The wizard's expression grew even uglier; he had only one and a half minutes of his golden time remaining.

"Hmm, where's the cyclone?" Lin Qiguang muttered to himself, then remembered that this should be the cyclone's exit, and looked back again.

This one look was quite remarkable; the unique luster of the planetary fissures stunned him.

"Why isn't there a cyclone near the passage?"

Lin Qiguang was stunned.

This is not the door opened by the cyclone!

and many more!

A passage without cyclones, the same luster as a permanent planetary rift, the black-robed figure who crashed back into the Misty Plains...

Lin Qiguang was startled, and this time he looked at the shaman with an incredulous gaze, "You did this?"

"Yes." The shaman wanted to answer many questions, and even wanted to ask many questions in return, but he held back.

"...Awesome." Lin Qiguang pursed his lips and offered his heartfelt blessing.

The sorcerer fell silent.

But his anxiety was even greater; there were only 40 seconds left in the golden time...

"Are you going in?" Lin Qiguang asked abruptly.

Ok?

The sorcerer's pupils contracted as he looked at Lin Qiguang's somewhat strange expression, unsure of what the other was thinking. However, the death countdown left him no time to think.

"Yes! I want to see that world with my own eyes!" the wizard finally spoke, this time with unwavering resolve.

"Hahaha... Alright! Then we'll leave each other alone." Lin Qiguang laughed inexplicably, then casually asked, "Do you know me?"

"Did you say your name?" the shaman replied calmly, his doubts growing. He felt that the "savage" in front of him was too unpredictable, and the smile on the man's face seemed to have grown even wider after he finished speaking.

"Very good, I hope we meet again someday."

Lin Qiguang nodded gracefully, then spun around and took a step without hesitation—boom!

This answer is even more pleasing to the eye than the standard answer!

The ring-shaped shockwave exploded, carving out a giant chasm pointing due north, leaving only a faint afterimage where it had stood before slowly dissipating.

Lin Qiguang certainly wouldn't explain to the sorcerer that the Zhao family warriors were relentlessly pursuing him like hyenas at the other end of the passage, and that the Zhao family in Jingyang Mountain would probably come out in full force once the passage opened.

Right now, there are fools who don't even recognize themselves willing to go and attract attention; this is clearly a golden opportunity.

If I weren't so broke, I would have given them at least a few gifts.

……

[Such a powerful burst of energy!]

The sorcerer was terrified, but his mind finally calmed down.

There are only 15 seconds left in the golden time!

in time.

He no longer had time to ponder why the other party, who was clearly speaking the Chinese language, was heading due north, which was Japanese territory.

The wizard strode forward, clouds rising beneath his feet, and he transformed into a streak of light, crashing fiercely into the black rift!

He is now feeling excited and joyful.

Because that "savage" rushed out from inside, as long as I cross the passage, I will still be the first person to open the passage and enter the other world!

This small step for ourselves is still a giant leap for mankind!

Even without turning around, the sorcerer could sense the terrifying aura rapidly approaching from not far behind.

"[Rage] It's a pity we won't see you in your impotent rage!"

The sorcerer chuckled, closed his eyes, and rammed forward with all his might—

Riku Kirihara, here I come!

……

Snapped.

The world seemed to freeze gently at that moment.

A long, powerful hand silently emerged from the black crack and gently pressed down on the sorcerer's head.

The sorcerer hovered eerily 30 centimeters in front of the black rift, tilted at an angle. All the force of the impact vanished into nothingness the moment the palm touched the sorcerer's forehead.

"Eeya?" That was the sound of a small animal.

"Director Qian?"

The heavy blackness receded like a tide, from the palms, arms, chin to the entire body... The indifferent-looking youth tilted his head slightly, and when he saw the face of the guy whose right hand was pressing down on him, surprise finally appeared in his calm, deep-pool-like eyes.

The Lunar New Year celebrations actually take place from the 30th to the 15th of the lunar month, and the moon is fullest on the 18th. So today, I'm shamelessly offering a belated New Year's greeting: may 2023 bring you wealth, success, and abundant blessings... And while I'm at it, I'm also making a grand vow: to earn money through writing and finish this book this year! Hmm... definitely!

(End of this chapter)