The message from the Fire Kingdom’s Saint Longde acted like a ballast, finally calming the minds of everyone tossed about in the raging winds and waves.

In this dark land, nothing brings more comfort than news from fellow countrymen.

Rod quickly figured out the reason for the disruption in the spiritual power matrix.

It wasn’t his mental fatigue; rather, the World’s Clock was weary. Under high-intensity spiritual power operation, its internal spiritual sensing was fatigued and its spirituality was chaotic, thus feedback into Rod’s mind felt like exhaustion.

After a thorough examination, scholars informed Rod that the World’s Clock requires 8 to 12 clock hours of restoration before it can be restarted.

Without a doubt, this task was assigned the highest priority.

The Royal City mobilized all available resources to complete the restoration of the World’s Clock.

Waiting is undoubtedly torturous, but fortunately, after investing vast resources and manpower, scholars and researchers completed the repair of the World’s Clock in just 6 clock hours.

Rod immediately restarted the spiritual power matrix and re-established contact with Saint Longde.

This time, both parties were prepared.

Saint Longde dispatched a very high-level communication team, reportedly composed entirely of members from the highest cult of the Holy Fire Church.

During the brief exchange, Rod learned that Saint Longde operates under the same system as Saint Reel, where the Holy Fire Church is the only and highest church, ruling over everything. The Fire Saint Emperor is the leader of the Church and also the Guardian of the Holy Fire.

A voice called "Patriarch" informed him that the matter had passed through a special judgment by the Fire Saint Emperor, even without the highest cult’s vote; aid had already been dispatched.

Unless something unexpected occurs, he will reach Trolian shortly.

This vanguard is one of the top powerhouses within Saint Longde and should temporarily help stabilize Trolian’s situation.

Meanwhile, the official support team will set out once all preparations are in place.

Afterwards, a detailed exchange followed regarding Trolian’s exact location, detailed coordinates, and surrounding threats, ensuring no issues—this is crucial; getting lost in the depths of the dark world is extremely dangerous.

Even they are unwilling to take such risks lightly.

Rod wanted to inquire further, but the World’s Clock reached its limit.

Accompanied by a rumbling vibration, a huge crack appeared on the surface of the World’s Clock.

The spiritual power matrix instantly broke off, scattered spiritual power sparks spreading across the clock body.

Ward, the great scholar, shouted, "Not good, the World’s Clock can’t withstand the impact pressure of spiritual power, it cracked!"

The bald master on the clock crest shouted, "Part of the spiritual sensing crystals shattered, causing a break in the internal spiritual power circuit, we have structural issues."

A scholar murmured, "Rushing without completing adjustments, problems are inevitable!"

Luo Weiya was anxious and angry, "Why waste words on this? Hurry up and fix it!"

Ward inspected for a moment, his expression turning grim.

"Rod, Luo Weiya, the damage to the World’s Clock is extensive, it might not be repairable in the short term..."

Luo Weiya shouted angrily, "The Royal City poured so many resources, and you came up with a half-baked product?"

Rod waved a hand to interrupt him; although the World’s Clock was damaged making further contact with Saint Longde impossible, it’s unfortunate, but the key information has been transmitted and the aid team is due to arrive soon.

So, strictly speaking, its task is already complete, and even if it’s temporarily unrepairable, the impact is minimal.

"Repair with all your might, if needed, contact me or Qingyu directly."

Ward said dejectedly, "Understood, Rod."

Turning back to the disrupted spiritual power turbulence surrounding the World’s Clock, he reinvested in the intense repair efforts.

Rod forcefully dragged Luo Weiya back to the Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground. This guy is impatient and ignorant of spiritual power technology, staying there would only cause trouble.

"Little Rod."

Upon returning, Qingyu’s slightly worried voice was immediately heard.

"Wind City was attacked again by the Black Fog Avatar. I’ve already sent Olivia and Dark Moon over."

Rod’s heart sank, knowing that under Eternal Night, only half-king level powerhouses with Root Origin can counter the Black Fog Avatar; monarchs without Root Origin or primordial spiritual power aren’t an opponent, regardless of their spiritual power strength.

The Black Fog Avatar is a higher position black fog symbiont, with deeper black fog corruption purity than a black fog symbiont. Generally, a Black Fog Avatar is stronger than a black fog symbiont, possessing more terrifying pollution and erosion abilities, higher spiritual power and Source Law strength, akin to a God of Contaminated Blood without Divine Country support.

However, a black fog symbiont isn’t always weaker than a Black Fog Avatar.

Some special black fog symbionts possess even greater power, like the God of Contaminated Blood. Although an Ancient God, its black fog corruption depth is only that of a black fog symbiont, yet its strength surpasses most black fog symbionts and average Black Fog Avatars.

Still, for monsters born purely from black fog, black fog’s purity, concentration, and depth determine everything. In such cases, a Black Fog Avatar is certainly stronger than a black fog symbiont.