Our movement forward lasted for a bit of time before we were attacked again, but the new enemies didn't even last for a few seconds before they entered my belly.I shook my head slightly as I thought that I would get some entertainment from these weaklings.They were only here to probe the strength of the planet's top dogs so their higher-ups could decide whether to attack or not.We were slowly getting near the planet as the world tree's crown was getting bigger and bigger in our view, and so were the planet's ocean and the four continents.The closer we got to the planet, the faster my two hearts started beating, making men narrow my eyes as I patted Shira's head and told her to stop.I looked around using my strengthened soul-searching ability before I realized that there was nothing out of the ordinary, no ambushes left either.The vanguard had already scouted out whatever they needed to learn from me and Shira, so there was no reason to thin their numbers more than they already h
After a little more chatting with the Druid Guard, I decided to go out and wait for Alliron and Aratas.I shook my head when Shira glanced at me before saying:"Our best bet is waiting for those two to come back, I'm not sure why it takes them so much time. Since we already got rid of our opponent, they should have also killed theirs by now."While I and Shira were waiting, back at the crumbling four elemental heavens...In the conjoined Water and Earth Heaven, Alliron was currently dragging a gigantic body behind him in his right hand, while his left hand held a supple female body that had blue skin and hair, she was wearing a small bikini that only covered her private parts.The hulking body was made out of brown earth, and it had strong chiseled muscles and a nondescript face that had been shattered, along with being completely naked.The female was currently trashing in Alliron's grip, doing her best to get free, but it was a futile attempt at best.Alliron glanced back at her, ma
I could see Alliron and Aratas coming back from the distance, and when I blinked my eyes, they were already closing on us!Alliron had a small smile on his face as he waved to us, while Aratas was serious as he glanced back at something that I and Shira couldn't see.Alliron was the first to arrive as he looked at us up and down before saying:"You two did a great job against the Fire God, good work!"Shira wasn't impressed by Alliron's praise as he looked at Aratas, hoping that he would be the one to praise her.Aratas didn't even bother glancing towards Shira, making her deflate like a ballon since her idol didn't pay her any attention.However, she puffed back up as she said:"Aratas, should we break through the barrier that covers the planet now?"Only after having his name mentioned did Aratas look at her, but he shook his head at Shira's suggestion and then motioned with his hand towards Alliron:"This little guy will tell you what we need to do to the barrier, I need to keep my
Our time-skip abilities clashed directly, creating purple spatial lightning that started to break the surrounding stars.However, my base strength was quite higher compared to the fat demon, so even though he seemed to have the edge in the time-skip clash, he was the one who ended up being pushed back in the end.The demon's fat trembled slightly after losing the clash. He could feel the shockwaves from the surrounding reverberating in his belly as he glanced at me with serious eyes.He was the guardian of this node, and I was sure the other three must have also found similar endeavors to deal with.Alliron and Aratas should have been done by now considering that the stronger demons were still locked in hell due to the abundant vitality of the living realm.Shira should also be done soon, so I should do my best to get a little bit more experience before devouring this demon, getting everything I could from him.Seeing how my eyes targeted him with somewhat of a serious look, the demon
To my words, Alliron said:"So you are finally ready? Ok then, I guess we can start."Shira couldn't help but comment:"I see you had quite the trouble with your opponent if you didn't respond to our words for such a long time."I declined to say anything to Shira, not like what she thought mattered.Seeing how I remained silent, Shira huffed but didn't continue as Alliron said:"Ok, focus now, we all need to strike at the same time to give the biggest backlash to those pesky demons behind the barrier. We already killed the guards protecting these specific nodes, so there is nothing else to worry about, you should go all out with your strength!"Go all out with my strength?I flexed my muscles slightly as I took a firing pose and the energy inside my body started to gather at my hands and mouth.I slowly gathered enough energy until I felt this should be the best example of my current strength.It took to gather the energy around 1.5 seconds, good enough to do in a fight while keeping
The waves started to move faster and faster as Alliron prepared to dive into the water.He made a gesture with his eyes to tell us that we should follow him immediately.Shira nodded, and I did the same, while Aratas just plopped into the water like a fish!Alliron shook his head as he dropped into the water as well, we followed him behind as we submerged as well.I could feel the water trying to sap my strength as pressure started to mount onto my shoulders, but all I had to do was shake my body a little to disperse any of the negative effects that the water had on me, but it looked like Shira wasn't doing so well as I glanced at her, seeing that her face was scrunched up, annoyed at the conditions that were now being imposed on her body.We could still see the trails of Alliron and Aratas that were left behind, but soon enough they would disperse, so I decided to grab Shira by the waist using my arm and started to follow the duo's trails before they could disappear.The situation in
The darkness that was veiling my eyes continued to remain there for a few minutes, and when I opened them again, there was lava and an apocalyptic environment now surrounding me.Shira, Alliron, and Aratas were missing, and I could see around me a desolate desert that was way emptier than the one in the Duramato Continent.There was something strange in this part of hell, I could recognize it as being the first layer, but there was something strange about it.Usually, imps and the lower-level demons would be running around, trying to kill each other or do some other activities around this desolate desert, but there was nothing around here now.Everything was too silent, and I doubt that the weakest demons would leave hell.They wouldn't be useful. Some of them were even weaker than normal human civilians, they would be safer here.Despite their weaknesses, most of the low-level demons were abnormally smart, so they would know the best to remain here.What were the higher-ups concoctin
Finally, after so much walking without seeing anyone in sight, I spotted 3 figures huddled around the entrance toward the 2nd layer of hell.Who else could they be but my three companions? Shira, Alliron, and Aratas.My approach was slightly slow as I felt the violent emotions in my soul stir and increase the closer I was getting to the entrance of the 2nd hell.But they weren't to the level that they would take over my soul and make me become a mindless beast. Atleast not yet.My arrival almost went unnoticed as the other three were currently focusing on something, maybe quelling their violent emotions.After a little bit of time, Alliron opened his eyes to see me, he showed me a strained smile as he said:"Finally here, huh?"I nodded slightly as I glanced towards the other two, Aratas was having it the hardest, he was clenching his teeth, sweat was dripping down his forehead, and he didn't even look at us as he might lose control and attack.He continued to look at the grey sands b