Chapter 396: Chapter 202: The Terrifying Fusion of Faith and War! (Part 2)

"Maybe they’re chasing from behind, don’t make a fuss about it." Someone laughed and answered from beneath the watchtower.

He’s been guarding here for ten years, and no one has ever escaped from here. Most of those who are not enslaved don’t usually come to such places either.

The footsteps just now, loud and dense, sounded like a group of people walking together. Although he didn’t know why these people walked so neatly, it’s highly unlikely that those who aren’t enslaved would walk so steadily towards this mine.

Either they’re mining slaves, or they’re outsiders, and outsiders are highly unlikely to come to such a place, so the ones rushing here must be mining slaves.

Soon, faint glimmers of golden light or shadows began to flicker from the distant mountain path. Those blessed by the Lord of Light and Shadow obtain powers suited to their attributes, some gaining light, others shadow.

Ye Mingqiu and Zi Yu stood at the front of the team, the indestructible aura enveloping everyone. The will from faith combined with the indestructible buff created a particularly formidable iron-blooded army.

"Attack!!"

Ye Mingqiu shouted in a low voice, immediately enveloping everyone with the War Roar buff.

"Attack! Attack! Attack!"

"Attack! Attack! Attack!"

The mining slaves shouted in unison, advancing toward the North Mountain Mine. Their synchronized footsteps echoed like a warhorn, with a rhythmic drone that stirred the spirit.

Beside them, a Great Swordsman silently observed these mining slaves. He found their most peculiar and eerie feature was that they seemed not like individuals, but as one whole entity, a special collective with a unified will, each person acting as a component.

"We’re under attack!!"

With a shout, the battle officially began. On one side were the well-equipped guards, on the other, the mining slaves who had just received a boost from the Power of Faith. In terms of sheer strength, the guards were undoubtedly stronger than the mining slaves, yet the traits within them muddied the battle’s outcome.

Countless arrows rained down from the sky, and the mining slaves rushed forth despite the arrow storm. Roaring, shouting, screaming, they pressed forward with iron will against the arrows.

The Indestructible aura surrounded them, healing their wounds swiftly. As long as they weren’t killed instantly, they could rapidly recover their strength and continue advancing.

Even more fearsome was their increasing resolve as they pushed forward, as if dreamers sprinting towards their future dreams.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!..."

They pounded the city gate with their fists, infused with light and dark attributes, though insufficient to break through, they continued fearlessly.

’It seems time is needed.’

Ye Mingqiu watched from the side, unwilling to directly join, needing an army capable of independent thought and combat, one that could hopefully expand and strengthen independently.

The Power of Faith could achieve this to some extent, with war reinforcing strong will, and strong will nurturing strength, forging a beautiful cycle of battle and belief.

Best if they could not only fight but also fulfill dreams, expanding into the future and spreading their beliefs, turning spark into a wildfire.

"Ha!!"

Suddenly, a thin young man darted out from the crowd, erupting not with light or darkness, but with gray. Gray light surrounded his fists.

With a direct punch to the gate, an explosive and shocking sound reverberated, shaking the entire gate. The gray energy continued bursting forth from the young man’s body in a form Ye Mingqiu found all too familiar.

It was...

Colorless Divine Power!

Just like Heaven, Colorless Divine Power!

"...."

Ye Mingqiu frowned slightly, turning to Zi Yu, unable to resist asking: "Can humans in your world awaken divine power?"

"...Probably not."

Zi Yu was equally confused, how could humans awaken divine power, solely the domain of the Divine Race. Yet this young man had displayed colorless divine power and even initiated the Apocalypse process before everyone.

Gray energy erupted, erasing colors from the surroundings. His burgeoning power swiftly escalated to Monarch Peak, approaching Dominator.

Was this due to my influence?

Ye Mingqiu furrowed his brow, inspecting the other’s Basic Attribute Panel closely.

[Wu Geng (Level 7 Monarch)]

[Race: Human/Divine Race]

Simultaneously human and divine!

Ye Mingqiu’s eyes brightened, recognizing he had discovered a treasure among the mining slaves, possessing both human and divine bloodlines, with the same colorless divine power as Heaven. An absolute gem!

He must cultivate this well!

He smiled, raising his hand and instilling 20 Power of Faith as a blessing inside Wu Geng, aiding his Apocalypse process.

Apocalypse, a Divine Race coming-of-age ritual, awakening divine power, perilous and with failure leading to one’s demise.

To attempt Apocalypse during battle is exceedingly dangerous.

However, upon completion, one becomes a true god, endowed with divine power and traits, possessing unparalleled strength, the Power of Faith assisting in this may render him even stronger.

"Ha!!"

The young man on the battlefield roared, Power of Faith transmuting into pure energy within him, unable to be destroyed by Apocalypse’s force. Increasing power erupted from him, as a colorless domain expanded.

"Boom!!"

Wu Geng shattered the city wall with a punch, his colorless divine power stabilizing, his prowess elevated from Monarch to Dominator, unmatched strength with divine traits.

His gaze lowered, memories of the Fall of Chaoge flashed, his father slain by Heaven, his mother using a dagger to transform his soul.

’I once thought it was over.’

Wu Geng slowly lifted his head, pure light in his eyes, negativity dispelled by the light of the Lord of Light and Shadow, feeling reborn, transformed but not detesting it, revived.

Truly alive!

Alive with faith and dreams!

Others too had their negativity dispelled by the Lord’s light, Power of Faith transforming into strength, purging darkness from within.

It was this purging of darkness that allowed them to be an honest collective, understanding one another, fighting for their beliefs.

"Attack!!"

The mining slaves stormed the mine, under Wu Geng’s leadership wielding colorless divine power, effortlessly conquering the mine, liberating enslaved miners amidst cheers.

The Light from the Lord of Light and Shadow shone upon each slave’s heart, expelling darkness and transforming them swiftly like the mining slaves, battling with faith and will.

"They’re no longer slaves, the light of freedom igniting their souls, burning brightly enough to illuminate the world."

Ye Mingqiu smiled, his lips curling upward, continuing: "Now, do you still have doubts? Isn’t this the best outcome?"

"....Perhaps it is."

Zi Yu watched the youthful exuberance, a sense of familiarity prevailing, yet was certain he didn’t know this person.

What is happening?

He didn’t understand. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"You watch here, I must explore other places; many free souls await my salvation, they can’t continue suffering." Ye Mingqiu smiled as he spoke.

"Don’t you need Blood Stones?"

"No longer necessary."

Ye Mingqiu turned away, departing.

He had informed all believers through the Lord of Light and Shadow regarding bloodstone sacrifice, transforming them into strength and blessing believers.

Without needing further words, believers actively sought out Blood Stones to offer.

This is true efficiency!