Novel Full Chapter 126: The Danger Zone, Reaching The Farlands Gate
Chapter 126: Chapter 126: The Danger Zone, Reaching The Farlands Gate
Ding!
[You have entered the “Danger Zone” of the “Lower Domain”]
[May the will of the “Heavenly One” be with you.]
The moment Leon and Emilia crossed the invisible boundary, the world around them changed.
The light dimmed, as if a veil had been pulled over the sky.
The air grew heavy and thick, pressing down on their shoulders like an unseen weight.
Even breathing felt different, slower and more difficult.
The ground beneath their feet seemed darker too, stained with a faint crimson hue that almost looked alive.
Emilia shuddered. Her [Constitution] and [Spirit] were both incredibly high.
Very few things in the [Lower Domain] could make her react like that.
Yet here, in this place, her body instinctively warned her that they had stepped somewhere they did not belong.
Leon felt it too. A deep, primal pressure that whispered danger into his mind.
But he wasn’t afraid. If anything, he was calm.
This was exactly why he had acquired the [Resurrection Stone] for both himself and Emilia.
If something went wrong, they wouldn’t truly die. They would be pulled back.
If this protection didn’t work… then it simply meant one thing: the [Farlands] were not here.
So they walked. Leon didn’t rush forward like he usually would.
He kept his senses sharp, his eyes scanning every shadow. Emilia stayed close to him, her hand tightening on her scepter.
Minutes passed, yet nothing happened.
And the oppressive feeling only grew stronger.
Then—
Fwoosh!
Dozens of crimson lights ignited in the darkness around them.
Pairs and pairs of glowing red eyes opened from within the shadows.
They surrounded Leon and Emilia from all sides, but their bodies remained hidden.
Emilia’s breathing became uneven. Leon narrowed his eyes.
No matter who they were, these beings were far too powerful for the [Lower Domain].
He could feel it. Even without seeing their stats.
A few seconds later, one of them stepped forward.
Its full form emerged from the darkness.
A towering figure with blackened skin, massive crimson scales covering its body, and long curved fangs that gleamed in the dim light.
Its claws scraped against the ground as it moved.
Appraisal!
—
[Shadow Demon]
[Level: ???]
[Talent: ???]
[Combat Power: ???]
[Details: Demon that protects the “Danger Zone” and whatever awaits at the end. It seems impossible to even harm them.]
—
Leon’s eyes sharpened.
Even with one of the highest combat powers in the [Lower Domain], he couldn’t see anything.
These creatures were not meant to be defeated.
ROOOAR!
The demon in front of them let out a terrifying roar that shook the ground. The others answered, their roars echoing through the darkness like thunder.
The [Shadow Demon] raised one massive arm and swung its claws toward Leon and Emilia.
But…
Fwoosh!
A brilliant light burst around them.
[The “Farlands Protection” stops the demons from interacting with you.]
Leon’s lips slowly curled upward.
“Looks like I was right.”
The demon’s claws stopped inches away from Leon’s face.
Smoke began to rise from its arm. Then flames erupted along its limb.
The demon howled in pain. Its arm burned… and dissolved into black mist.
It staggered backward, retreating into the shadows. The other demons hesitated.
Some still tried to approach, testing the invisible barrier.
Each time they did, their bodies burned upon contact with the protective light surrounding Leon and Emilia.
One by one, they backed away. They didn’t stop watching, though.
The crimson eyes remained fixed on them. Silent. But unable to act.
It was as if Leon and Emilia were walking through a storm that refused to touch them.
They continued forward. Step by step.
The demons followed at a distance, forming a moving wall of darkness around them.
The path ahead remained unclear, but Leon trusted his instincts.
Thirty minutes passed just like that.
And finally—
Fwoosh!
The darkness parted. Leon and Emilia stepped beyond the [Danger Zone].
Before them stood a gate.
Ding!
[You have arrived at the “Farlands Gate”]
Leon stopped. Even he couldn’t hide his surprise.
The gate was enormous. It towered hundreds of times taller than him, stretching into the dark sky above.
Its surface was carved with ancient symbols that glowed faintly with golden light.
It felt ancient, as if it had existed long before the [Lower Domain] itself.
This was one of the most imposing things Leon had seen in his current life, it truly felt different from anything else.
More imposing than the [Elemental Temple], Ghorak or even the [Trace of Magic Chamber].
Leon exhaled slowly.
“Hardest dungeon…” he murmured. “I wonder what the reward is.”
Whatever it was, it had to be extraordinary.
Reaching this place alone was nearly impossible.
Without the [Farlands Token], this gate would never be seen.
And the drop rate of that token was probably abysmal.
Across all the [Lower Domains], the number of people who had ever stood here could probably be counted on one hand.
And those who conquered it? Most likely zero.
Leon stepped forward. The closer he got, the smaller he felt.
The gate was overwhelming. Like it was judging him.
Then—
Ding!
[“Farlands Token” detected. Do you wish to open the gate?]
“Yes,” he didn’t even hesitate.
Fwoosh!
The [Farlands Token] flew out of Leon’s chest, glowing brightly as it rushed toward the gate.
BOOM!
The moment it made contact, a deafening explosion echoed through the area.
The entire gate trembled violently.
Golden light spread across its surface like cracks in glass.
Seconds passed. Then the gate slowly began to open.
And as it did, the world shook.
Far away, across the entirety of [Lower Domain #1], the ground trembled.
In [Hub City], players froze mid-conversation. Inside dungeons, they paused too.
Even in the [Land of Mist], the earth quaked beneath countless feet.
Everyone felt it. Something huge had just happened.
But after a few seconds, the shaking stopped. Confusion spread everywhere.
“Calling it, it was [Celestial].”
“Is that the only name you know? It’s probably some random event.”
“Bullshit. I’ve been here for months. Nothing like this ever happened!”
Arguments broke out across the domain.
Many guessed it had something to do with Leon. But no one knew the truth.
Meanwhile—
The gate finished opening. Leon and Emilia exchanged a glance.
Without speaking, they stepped forward.
Fwoosh! Ding!
[Which difficulty do you wish to choose?]
[Nightmare]
Leon blinked, “…?”
He waited. Usually, there would be more options like [Normal], [Hard], maybe [Hell].
But there was nothing else. Only one choice.
“Damn.”
There was not supposed to be a [Nightmare] difficulty dungeon in the [Lower Domain].
The highest difficulty normally available was [Hell]. And even that was already brutal.
[Nightmare] was on a completely different level. Nearly impossible at this stage.
Sure, there were difficulties beyond it.
But those belonged to the [Higher Domain] or even the [Eternal Domain].
Leon felt a slight chill. Even for him… this was pushing it.
Still, he selected [Nightmare]. There was no turning back.
He turned to Emilia, about to say something. But she spoke first.
“I’m coming with you no matter what,” she said firmly. “I don’t want to stay back.”
Leon stared at her for a moment. She understood the danger.
She knew this could be beyond anything they had faced before.
And yet she didn’t hesitate. He smiled softly.
“Yeah, okay.”
Ding!
[Farlands (Nightmare Difficulty) has been selected.]
[Party of 2 detected: Celestial and Saintess.]
[May the will of the “Heavenly One” be with you… because nothing else will.]
Leon blinked, “Wow, first time I’ve ever seen that sentence change.”
Usually it was a simple blessing. Now it sounded like a warning.
“Not looking good for us,” he muttered.
Still… It didn’t matter anymore. The choice had been made.
Without another word, Leon stepped forward.
Emilia followed. The moment they crossed the threshold—
The world disappeared. Light swallowed them whole.
Their bodies felt weightless, as if they were falling through endless space.
Then—
Ding!
[You have entered the “Farlands”]