Chapter 671 - 355: Black Fist Army Commander Omar (Part 2)

But in reality, if you go through the ground and reach ten meters underground, you'll find a vast underground hall.

All around, the burning fire basins and a number of black-robed figures with black hoods were busily coming and going. From the iron fist insignia on their chests, it wasn't hard to determine their identity as priests of the Black Fist Army.

And in the central area of the underground hall, in front of the array.

A black-robed figure was respectfully reporting to a middle-aged man in dark heavy armor: "Master Omar, the altar just trembled, as if the intensity of the divine presence has weakened slightly."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, we speculate that a devout follower prayed for the master's projection to descend and failed, causing a slight loss of divinity."

At this point, the black robe paused, then continued: "We have also just received urgent information from the Talin Association. The Talin Association President, Great Summoner Osber, has perished."

"Osber has perished?" The Black Fist Army Commander Omar suddenly turned to look at the reporting black robe, revealing a prominent cross-shaped sword scar on his forehead.

"Yes, Master Omar, the information has been repeatedly confirmed. Osber died in the Fadir Wetland Kingdom Capital Makas City, and according to the Talin Association, the Silent Blade Marson, who accompanied him, also perished."

"Marson is dead too?" Omar's expression was solemn.

What exactly happened in the Northern Lands?

How could both Osber and Marson perish!

"Yes. The unexpected deaths of the two leaders not only prevent the Necromancy Crystal from being delivered on time but also caused divine loss to the master. Master Omar, based on our estimates, the master's resurrection progress will be affected."

"It will be delayed by at least a month."

The black-robed individual respectfully reported while glancing at the central part of the array, at the giant stone coffin engraved with intricate patterns.

A month? Omar raised an eyebrow and asked, "How is the situation with the Urein Empire?"

"Their infiltration into Winterless City has intensified. We suspect the empire has sent at least three special action teams to confirm the location of the Divine Hall. Master Rocksi is responsible for purging them."

Omar nodded.

Rocksi is one of the two Vice Commanders-in-Chief of the Black Fist Army, and also an important deputy to him.

The time is tight, and the task is heavy now.

If the Lord of Darkness cannot be rapidly restored to demigod strength, once this Divine Hall is exposed, facing the Urein Empire, especially the attack of Taros III, the entire organization will be at risk of destruction.

However, if he leaves... the master's protective forces will be greatly weakened.

After hesitating for a moment.

The Black Fist Army Commander Omar knelt on one knee, making a respectful report towards the stone coffin in the center of the array: "Great Lord of Darkness, your devout follower seeks your guidance..."

The vast and intricate array, spanning hundreds of square meters, flourished with ghostly green light, and the seven waist-high pillars at the edge of the array, on which the Necromancy Crystals were placed, suddenly dimmed.

It seemed like the energy had been completely drained in one go.

At this moment, a semi-transparent figure emitting black light emerged from the stone coffin, extending a finger, a jet-black light instantly embedded itself into the body of the kneeling Black Fist Army Commander Omar.

"Ah!!!"

Omar's eyes instantly turned black, and he suddenly lashed out, as if experiencing excruciating pain, looking up to the sky and howling, his neck veins bulging, and the blood vessels on his face writhing like earthworms.

It took a full half a minute for Omar to return to calmness, but his forehead was entirely covered with sweat, and he was panting heavily.

The pain he just endured was not in vain.

If Omar's strength was previously at Legendary High Tier, comparable to Talin Association President Osber, then at this moment, Omar has stepped into the Legendary Peak.

"It's a young man named Raine."

"He actually managed to block the master's divine passage, which piqued the master's interest in him."

"It seems like I have to personally make a trip to the Northern Lands."

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Elf Forest.

Raine and three others, led by Great Druid Irabien, were currently strolling through the Moonlight Woodland of the Elf Forest.

Towering oaks and laurel trees formed a staggered green dome, with sunlight spilling down, not too hot, nor excessively dark, walking under the mottled tree shade, inhaling the floral fragrance and earthy aroma, Raine felt pretty good.

"Mr. Raine, I'm truly sorry, Her Majesty the Empress is not in the palace at the moment, but I have sent word of your arrival to the Empress. By the way, would you like to rest for a day first?"

"No, Great Irabien, could you have someone show me the activity area of 'King of Poison Vines' Slax first?"

"Of course, no problem, Mr. Raine, you really do things so decisively. I now somewhat understand why Mr. Raine is so powerful at such a young age, talent is one aspect, but Mr. Raine's character is also an important factor."

Possibly because they had sparred, Great Druid Irabien couldn't stop praising Raine's strength along the way.

Instead, it made Raine feel a little embarrassed.

"Just ahead is the flying mount platform, Mr. Raine, I'll take you there, have you ever ridden a horned eagle beast before?"

"Horned eagle beast?" Raine couldn't help but be curious.

"See, that's it."

Raine followed the direction and saw two horse-sized flying mounts that resembled giant eagles flying through the sky. Though they were quite distant, Raine's eyesight allowed him to clearly see two antlers growing from the eagle-like heads.

It seemed that this peculiar appearance was the origin of their name.

....

Night fell.

Raine and his group were seated around the bonfire, while Irabien was carefully preparing food. With crushed pine nuts sprinkled, four large tree leaf-wrapped roasting trout exuded a rich aroma of roasted flavor and nuts over the bonfire.

Having spent half a day, Raine and the others rode horned eagle beasts, accompanied by Great Druid Irabien, remembering the locations of twenty-three elf towns and villages, and meanwhile, Irabien arranged for elf sentinels holding specialized warning crystal stones.

As soon as they spot the 'King of Poison Vines', the elf sentinels would crush the warning crystal stones, causing the crystals on Raine's side to vibrate and display a specific serial number.

The reason for using fragile warning crystal stones instead of communication crystal stones was given the fierce attacks of Elder Green Dragon Slax, which meant that even if the sentinel perished, the shattered warning crystal stone could still serve as an alarm.

Unlike chatting with Leonore, Ilgerina, and Lilith, Raine did not join the conversation but was instead organizing his sixteen-slot backpack.

In his bloodline section, it currently held: "Multi-colored Giant Dragon Bloodline ×1, Drow Mother Bloodline ×1, Legendary Giant-eyed Tyrant ×1, Son of Qiqimaike ×1, Legendary Gray Dwarf Leader Bloodline ×1"

And the monster bloodlines in the sixteen-slot bag were as follows:

"Death God Bane Bloodline (Severely Deficient) ×1, Balrog Flame Demon Lord Bloodline ×1, Elder Red Dragon Bloodline ×1, Elder Blue Dragon Bloodline ×1, Elder White Dragon Bloodline ×1, Legendary Wandering Eye Tyrant ×1, Hate Lord Bloodline ×1, Elite Enchanting Demon Bloodline ×1, Deadwater Boarman Dominator Bloodline ×1, Frost Giant Commander Bloodline ×1;"

"And Shapeshifter Bloodline ×1, Cold-Enhanced Goblin Bloodline ×1."

In total occupying twelve slots, currently leaving four empty slots.

'With the Balrog Flame Demon Lord Bloodline, the Elite Enchanting Demon Bloodline can be discarded.'

'The Frost Giant Commander Bloodline can also be discarded.'

In fact, the Frost Giant Commander Bloodline could be discarded months ago since Raine achieved Frost Brutality, but considering the existence of Axe Mastery, it was kept.

Now with the Divine Artifact level Emperor's Hammer, the possibility of using Axe Mastery is extremely low.

'As for the Deadwater Boarman Dominator Bloodline?' Raine pondered.

Suddenly!

The pouch at Raine's waist began to tremble continuously, just like that of Great Druid Irabien.

The two simultaneously took out the warning crystals, on which a number was prominently displayed: 13.

"It's Starlight Village!" Irabien exclaimed softly.

"The King of Poison Vines has attacked Starlight Village."

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