Angle's Arrogance? My Pact with the Succubus Queen! - Chapter 359: Reinforcing Restricted Zone No. 53!
Chapter 359: Chapter 359: Reinforcing Restricted Zone No. 53!
Logan’s senses swept across the area, catching a faint energy ripple that vanished in an instant.
That aura carried the clear mark of the Ancient Beast Clan, proving it was a scout sent by Iron-Bone.
Logan didn’t call it out. A cold glint flashed in his eyes.
If they dared to spy, let them take the news of his successful negotiation back to their master.
Instead of leaving right away, Logan chose the deepest, most secure secluded chamber in the heart of Eternal Night City.
The room was carved from a single block of cold jade and covered in Soul-Separating runes, making it impossible for any detection magic to penetrate.
He ordered Violet and Nel to stand guard outside, strictly forbidding anyone from entering without his command.
Once seated cross-legged, Logan sank his consciousness into his Soul Sea to begin negotiations with the three Demigod entities.
Inside the Soul Sea, the Five-God Balance Formation was running smoothly.
The three Demigod consciousnesses were trapped within the formation’s focal points: one in Creation, one in Destruction, and one in the Soul anchor, each radiating a distinct aura.
Yepera’s voice spoke up first: “Watching the tigers fight from a distance is the safest choice.”
“Wait until Kane and the forces of Restricted Zone 47 weaken each other, then strike to clean up.”
Her Creation Rule had been heavily damaged by the Devourers before, so she hadn’t fully recovered. She didn’t want Logan to join the fight too early.
Black Dragon let out a low growl. “Safety is just a coward’s choice.”
“Kane’s Destruction Rule comes from the same source as my own origin. It’s like a powerful medicinal supplement.”
“While his old wounds are still fresh, you should devour his essence. You could step straight into the Demigod stage instantly. No one would stand a chance.”
He had been imprisoned for many years. His biggest wish was to devour the rule power of his own stats and break free from his chains.
Nyarlathotep’s soul wave remained perfectly calm, showing no sign of disturbance. “The Soul Rule and the Devouring Rule are naturally enemies.”
“If Kane dies, the Devourers’ next target will be you.”
“Joining forces with Kane to fight the Devourers is the only path to survival.”
As the Soul Rule Demigod, Nyarlathotep was the Devourers’ number one prey. If Kane fell, he would be the first to be eaten.
Logan’s spiritual body stood at the center of the Five-Spiral formation, with five-colored lights rotating around him.
He didn’t make a decision right away. Instead, he quickly weighed the pros and cons of the three options in his mind.
Finally, he looked at Yepera and spoke calmly. “Waiting for the tigers to fight looks safe, but it’s really just waiting for death.”
“Restricted Zone 47 has three complete Demigod vanguards. Even with his old wounds, Kane can hold them off for at least three days.”
“But if he falls, those three Demigods joining forces, and I simply cannot stop them.”
“In three days, during the lunar eclipse, Iron-Bone will launch a rebellion. We won’t even have time to wait for them to destroy each other.”
Logan then turned to Black Dragon, his eyes growing colder. “Trying to devour Kane is just begging for death.”
“Even if he’s only at 60% of his strength, he is still a complete Demigod.”
“A desperate last stand would be enough to shatter my Soul Sea.”
“Even if I succeeded in devouring him, the Destruction Rule would turn back on me.”
“If the Five-Spiral balance breaks, the three of you will lose control instantly. We would all die.”
Hearing Logan’s sharp criticism, Black Dragon let out an impatient growl but said nothing in return.
He knew Logan was right. Once the balance of the Five-Spiral was broken, the three of them would immediately break their bindings.
But if that happened, Logan would die, and then they too would be torn apart by the out-of-control rules.
Logan finally looked at Nyarlathotep and nodded slightly. “You’re right. Joining forces is the best strategy.”
“But joining forces doesn’t mean being unprepared.”
“I will help him crush the rebellion and drive back the vanguards.”
“But I must also keep a backup plan, ensuring I can survive and walk away safely.”
Logan’s consciousness slowly withdrew from the Soul Sea, and he opened his eyes.
He had made his decision; now he just needed to make absolutely sure everything was ready.
Logan stood up and pushed open the door of the secluded chamber.
Outside, Violet, Nel, Bobbi, and Moragas were already waiting for him.
Seeing Logan emerge, everyone bowed deeply in respect.
Moragas stepped forward, bowing again. “Lord of the Five Spirals, the teleportation array is ready.”
“This is the highest-grade Soul Teleportation Array available in the Lich Cemetery.”
“It can deliver you directly to the edge of Broken Canyon, avoiding all patrols.”
“However, the array can only be used once. There is no return trip.”
Logan nodded slightly and began to check all preparations.
His consciousness sank into his familiar’s space, where Jelly was already fully prepared.
10,086 Slimes had merged into a single massive entity. Their internal energy for a 10,000x Space Jump was already fully charged.
If anything went wrong, they could instantly teleport everyone a hundred kilometers away.
Logan raised his hand, and three Demigod bones floated out of his storage space.
Yepera’s Titan Python skeleton was transformed into his primary attack weapon.
Black Dragon’s Demon Dragon skeleton became a massive defensive shield.
The giant whale’s skeleton condensed into a mind barrier, blocking any soul-based ambushes.
All three skeletons had been fully analyzed to 100%, ready to unleash their rule powers at any moment.
Logan then touched the three test tubes in his pocket. They contained mind stabilizers for the Saint stage, brewed by Gwen.
Each vial could keep the Five-God Balance Formation stable for an hour without collapsing, while also restoring Demigod-stage Mental Power.
These were Logan’s trump cards for the worst-case scenario.
Finally, Logan’s gaze fell on Violet.
Violet stepped forward immediately, bowing deep. “Master, all the bargaining chips have been confirmed.”
“First, the evidence of Iron-Bone colluding with the Devourers.”
“Second, my Ancestral Spirits can help Kane heal his wounds.”
“Third, an army of 800,000 Saint-stage familiars ready to reinforce the battlefield at a moment’s notice.”
Logan nodded slightly upon hearing this.
Now, all preparations were complete, with no flaws.
Moragas stood by the teleportation array, looking at Logan with deep respect. “We will guard Eternal Night City for you, so please go with peace of mind.”
“The undead army of the Lich Cemetery is already waiting at the border.”
“Once you give the command, they can rush to assist Restricted Zone No. 53 instantly.”
Logan nodded again and stepped into the center of the teleportation array.
Violet and Nel quickly followed, taking their positions behind him.
Once they were in place, Logan looked at Moragas and spoke. “Watch the rear. Don’t let Restricted Zone No. 47 find any opening.”
Moragas bowed deeply and replied in a low voice. “As you command, Lord of the Five Spirals. ”
“May your journey be successful.”
With those words, Moragas raised his hand. A stream of gray soul fire was poured into the core of the array.
Hundreds of soul crystals lit up at once. A brilliant, eerie blue light engulfed the entire platform.
All the complex rune patterns activated, and space energy churned wildly within the array.
The teleportation array kicked into gear, instantly transporting the three of them toward the Broken Canyon.
In the final second of teleportation, Logan sensed a faint ripple of Ancient Beast Clan energy.
The ripple vanished in an instant, clearly indicating someone was spying from the shadows.
Logan said nothing, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
The space energy surged wildly, tearing open a rift in reality.
The figures of the four of them twisted and faded within the blue light. In a flash, they crossed thousands of miles of space barriers, arriving directly at the pre-set coordinates at the edge of the Sky-Tearing Canyon in Restricted Zone No. 53.
Stepping out of the spatial vortex, the four landed on a dark volcanic rock zone. The ground was covered in volcanic glass, crunching softly under their boots.
No sooner had Logan found his footing than he noticed three blood moons hanging in the sky. The central moon already showed a dark red halo, a sign of the upcoming eclipse, just three days away.
Seeing this, Logan briefly used his soul power to sense the area. He sighed. “The density of destruction aura here is three times higher than in Eternal Night City.”
The moment the words left his lips, six border patrol members of the Ancient Beast Clan emerged from the shadows among the rocks.
They were clad in bloody bone armor and slowly advanced in a tightening encirclement formation. Their eyes were filled with vigilance and hostility, with bone spears aimed directly at Logan’s throat and heart.
The patrol leader spoke coldly. “Outsiders! Drop your weapons and submit to inspection!”
Black marks on his bone armor, scorched by the Devouring Rule, told the story of a recent skirmish. It was clear that vanguard units from Restricted Zone 47 had patrolled this border area not long ago.
Seeing this, Violet stepped forward immediately, placing herself between Logan and the patrol.
The pale gold contract mark on her forehead glowed brightly. She raised the royal totem of the Sky-Splitting Tribe high in her right hand. The totem’s faint golden light resonated with the blood moon above, unleashing a terrifying pressure that matched the strength of a 48-star Saint stage, covering the entire scene.
Upon seeing the totem, the patrol leader’s pupils shrank violently.
The totem hanging at his waist suddenly lit up on its own, resonating perfectly with the one Violet held.
He could clearly sense the pure royal bloodline within her. His hostility vanished instantly, replaced by deep respect.
“Princess.” the patrol leader bowed, dropping to one knee to perform the highest act of submission in the Ancient Beast Clan.
The five patrol members behind him immediately knelt down in unison. Their heads were bowed low, daring not to look up, breathing so softly it was almost silent.
Logan stood behind Violet, using the Great Chieftain ability of the Sky-Tearing Canyon. He successfully mimicked the raging bloodline of a high-ranking guest of the Ancient Beast Clan, completely hiding his human identity.
Simultaneously, he formed a secret hand seal with his left hand.
Silver time rule energy circulated around his fingertips. Should anything go wrong, Logan was ready to cast [Time Freeze] and control the entire field instantly.
Violet nodded with satisfaction. Speaking in the ancient tongue of the Ancient Beast Clan, she ordered softly: “Take me to the Temple of Destruction. I have urgent military intelligence to report to the Taboo Master. Do not delay.”
The patrol leader immediately rose, bowed respectfully, turned, and led the way.
Logan and the others followed the patrol group, crossing the lava fissures at the canyon’s edge and heading toward the Bone and Blood Plain.
After about twenty minutes of travel, the group arrived at a fork in the road at the edge of the plain.
The main road to the left led to the front entrance of the Temple of Destruction. Fresh imprints of standardized bone boots were visible on the ground, along with energy residue from a 32-star entity or higher. A faint scent of the Devouring Rule hung in the air.
To the right was the entrance to an abandoned mining tunnel, half-covered by black volcanic rock. It smelled of sulfur, a lingering scent from mining operations three thousand years ago.
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