Above The Sky-Chapter 1872 - 384: Terra Under the Calamity of Light

But these are just superficial measures—so far, only the plains around the Imperial Capital and those near Falling Star City and its coastal regions have completely resisted the precursor damages of the Calamity of Light, maintaining ecological stability in those areas.

For this reason, one of the Four Great Dragon Kings, the Galewind Dragon King, has already embarked on a journey to investigate the source and attempt to intercept this precursor of the Calamity of Light. However, according to the most optimistic estimates of the Huai Guang Church’s observations, even if the Galewind Dragon King could truly deflect some energy of the Calamity of Light from afar, the irradiation would still persist for over thirty days.

Thirty days is enough time to cause devastating damage to the ecology of most parts of Terra today—this could be the largest biological extinction event since the Calamity of Heavenly Fall and the Lost Epoch, surpassing the Sea Demon Worm’s landing event.

As for Silverpeak Domain, everything is still under control.

South of South Ridge lies the Great Redwood Forest, and in areas covered by the Forest Ocean Spirit, the ecology can still be preserved. This Fourth Energy Level plant spirit has demonstrated its power for the first time in two hundred years.

In the mountain settlements and regions like Nauman City and Xiahui City, there are remnants of the Dragon God such as the Iron Dragon Nest and Qiang Steel Sacred Mountain providing protection. Meanwhile, the Shield System in the Supreme Spirit Sect’s Great Snow Mountain Holy Land, the Floating City near Xiahui City, and the Floating City of Nauman City can also offer effective protection to those areas.

As the Floating City slowly ascends, the Aether Furnace Core activates the Shield System, and streams of light rush into the atmosphere, resonating with the surrounding Origin Quality and Spirit Energy Field, forming a shield layer that roughly covers one-third of the Southern Ridge Area, which is where the ecological zones inhabited by most organisms are located. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Additionally, since a significant portion of farmland in South Ridge is located within agricultural buildings and unaffected by outside light, at least local grain supply can still be secured.

Therefore, for ordinary people, the precursor of the Calamity of Light temporarily won’t affect their lives. Although food is indeed tightening, given that the entire Silverpeak Domain was originally designed to ’isolate from external influence’ with a self-sufficient resource cycle, everyone can still eat their fill.

However, this is only theoretical, as the emergence of the Calamity of Light has triggered food hoarding and purchasing across the entire Southern Ridge. If it weren’t for Ian himself riding Sio and using his strength to assist the Heart of Terra in suppressing riots, South Ridge might have fallen into chaos.

If South Ridge is like this, other parts of Terra are probably not much better off.

"I can only say, luckily I prepared sufficiently."

Sitting atop Sio’s head, Fairy Ian sighed, "The Holy Ground can protect the Great Snow Peak of Bison Mountain Range from melting, preventing the entire mountain settlement from turning into a swamp, and the Iron Dragon Nest can summon clouds to shield against strong light."

"Moreover, the Shield System of Xiahui City can also protect the city... combined with the already densely distributed agricultural buildings, as long as the water supply is ensured, we shouldn’t be too afraid of the continuous Calamity of Light."

[But the problem lies in the water supply.]

Sio, who had been flying around with Ian to inspect the situation in Silverpeak Domain these past three days, complained: [Some small lakes and streams have already dried up, while snow peaks that haven’t been protected have melted, causing flooding in some areas... and as copious amounts of vapor rise, a large amount of rain clouds have now formed in the mountain regions, but intense hot air currents hold up this layer of rain clouds preventing the rain from falling, rendering that area hot and humid without any water.]

[This extreme weather is nothing to us, but for ordinary Humans without housing or city defense systems for protection, they’ll soon perish!]

"The people of Silverpeak are somewhat resilient."

Ian sighed, "At least I’ve spread the Arcane Pathway, so everyone’s physique has improved somewhat, preventing them from dying so easily."

"Speaking of which, Sio, how do you feel in this environment? I know the Calamity of Light probably doesn’t impact True Dragons much, but you might experience some changes, right?"

[If it were a genuine supernova eruption,]

Sio thought for a moment and solemnly said, [Then even True Dragons would likely die, only the Dragon Kings would possibly survive.]

[But if it’s merely the precursor of this ancient accumulated energy, part of the Calamity of Light, I haven’t felt any effect, instead my internal energy seems to have become more active, with less consumption and more freedom in my actions.]

Evidently, the robust constitution of True Dragons not only fears not high-energy environments but can also utilize them, reducing their own energy consumption.

"Just as I anticipated."

Ian nodded slightly, it seems the Calamity of Light could indeed provide huge energy to the entire Terra... In this case, it makes sense that Axel would create the Calamity of Light, not only to forcibly unite all Terra People in the face of natural disaster and foster consensus but also to provide grander energy through the Calamity of Light.

The Sunbird is a race born to bathe in light; upon reaching the Fifth Energy Level, they probably remain fearless even in the face of a supernova eruption.

Due to the angle of the Calamity of Light at this moment, Terra hasn’t yet experienced perpetual daylight; some regions can still normally transition into night. However, even during nighttime, the excessively fierce light spills over the horizon, rendering the entire night sky akin to dusk, lingering between bright and dim.

Seizing this moment, Ian would connect with everyone within Silverpeak Domain through the Heart of Terra, urging them to take advantage of this rare respite period to attempt resonating with the ’Giant of Light.’