Chapter 2303: Chapter 2304: Devouring Darkness

Walking into the Great Cathedral, everyone was in awe of its exquisite design. Indeed, the Great Cathedral, built by allied nations during the Mythological Era, outshines even Veronia’s sacred hall.

After all, Veronia was merely crafted by all the craftsmen of Mitradite, whereas the Great Cathedral merged the artistic essence of numerous Mythological Era nations.

If not for the occurrence of the Great Destruction, even wars might have hesitated to destroy this cultural treasure.

Yet, the closer Veronia approached the Great Cathedral, the more apprehensive she became. This place was identical to the Great Cathedral she remembered.

"Tamur, what do you think?"

Agunas looked at Tamur and asked; only Veronia and Tamur among them could judge whether this place mirrored the Great Cathedral, even Feng Yuan had no idea of its appearance.

After all, he hadn’t participated much in Mythological Era events, so Feng Yuan had never seen the miracle born before the Great Destruction.

"So far, no difference from the original Great Cathedral."

Tamur spoke calmly, hiding nothing. The Great Cathedral showed no major deviations until now.

Perhaps its details differed slightly, but within acceptable variance; to be perfectly identical would be strange.

Even with original blueprints, it’s impossible to construct an exact replica. As long as discrepancies arise from unavoidable construction and material errors, they are negligible.

By such standards, the Great Cathedral is indeed identical.

"I remember Magic Crystal Knights guarded the gate; they do here too."

Veronia gestured towards the massive metallic statues beside the entrance, and a Crystalline Dragon appeared to block an ambush.

"This thing, its resistance to all attributes is nearly maxed out."

Under the Crystal Storm, the metallic statue showed not a scratch, prompting Veronia to caution—such nuisances stem from a collective effort of nations; the Great Cathedral is the toughest to breach.

However, it isn’t entirely impregnable. Nations couldn’t unite perfectly, everyone privately examined opponents’ techniques.

The Crystalline Dragon relentlessly struck weak spots despite the metallic statue’s high endurance, unable to withstand such focused attacks.

Soon, Veronia shattered the metallic statue, gazing at the debris, she said:

"Don’t underestimate it; that’s the upgraded version of Kastantos’s Mountainous Colossus."

Agunas glanced at the wreckage impatiently, saying:

"As expected, you’re still probing ways against others."

"As if other nations aren’t the same; although a product of collaboration, the Great Cathedral also witnessed shame and corruption."

Veronia candidly exposed the truth, indifferent even if it included her. Pure innocence alone wouldn’t survive that era.

Even the Mythological Remnants aided by Feng Yuan, did they only commit good deeds during the Mythological Era?

Agunas flicked its tail without scolding. Having lived in the Mythological Era, Agunas understood Veronia’s actions well.

"Let’s move; there are many mechanisms here, yet unlinked."

Veronia chuckled; defense here might be considered a joke, numerous setups lacked mutual linkages, like gate and hall guards.

Even demolishing the square outside wouldn’t alert hall guards. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"The hall has Mitradite’s Crystal Guard; I’ll handle it."

Glancing at the group, Veronia volunteered, and Feng Yuan had no objections, acknowledging her familiarity with the place.

"Still identical to the Great Cathedral—it’s truly odd; if this is the core, where is it hiding?"

Surveying surroundings once guards were dealt with, Veronia was puzzled—the Great Cathedral covered a vast area, its whereabouts unknown.

If it circled them, finding it would be difficult.

"Indeed troublesome; theoretically, damaging this Great Cathedral should draw it out, but that feels wrong."

Feng Yuan spoke casually, noticing arrows suddenly appeared around him. Scratching his head, he awkwardly chuckled; was it watching them all along?

"Something’s off; if it monitored us, why act this way?"

Agunas furrowed its brow, sensing complexity—the Devouring World’s darkness seemed rational, yet why such bizarre behavior?

If sensible, why distort and erode an entire Parallel World?

"Who knows? Let’s proceed carefully."

Spreading his hands, Feng Yuan admitted his uncertainty—the Devouring World’s mystery persisted, and the Great Cathedral’s origins were baffling.

Following the arrows, they entered an opulent hall, Veronia observing its setup, said:

"Originally a nations’ discussion place, but here..."

Though other locations replicated the Great Cathedral perfectly, the conference hall morphed.

In this place emerged darkness again, various decorations floating, centrally a humanoid submerged in darkness played with a puppet.

However, besides Qi Chen, all recognized it wasn’t a puppet but a soul shaped as a human pseudo-doll.

The shadowy humanoid possessed immense presence and the unique aura of genuine life.

"Is it truly a Divine Beast?"

Despite prior speculation, witnessing confirmation stunned Feng Yuan and others—the Devouring World’s darkness akin to Agunas’s kind, a Divine Beast!

"A Divine Beast, yet abnormal—the evolution from devouring worlds’ Authority and power birthed this beast."

Veronia coldly noted, this entity isn’t ordinary and stands as their absolute foe!

Regardless of pity, such bloodthirsty success isn’t permissible!

"Fall back—this is our Divine Beasts’ war; we disallow godhood through such means!"

Agunas addressed the group, shifting to combat—Feng Yuan intended to speak but forfeited.

He realized the foe possessed a soul—and yet?

Even a soul radiated undeniable Divine Beast aura—except this one, bloodthirsty transformation subjects it to universal pursuit.

Its godhood via such savagery presents future imitation danger—when unchecked, the world faces unending chaos, something impermissible!

"Stand down; indeed, we shouldn’t interfere—but Agunas, be prudent—that being’s merely a Soul Body, unusual indeed."

Gesturing Qi Chen’s group to withdraw, Feng Yuan warned—the Devouring World’s darkness seems profound, just a Soul Body yet menacing like Agunas at home ground—he doubted their victory.

"Soul and material separation—understood."

Recalling experiences, Agunas flicked its tail thoughtfully—Veronia snorted, initiating, unleashing a vast Glittering Stone Domain in Crystal Stone Queen form.

She hadn’t done this earlier, not due to weakness, but this form lacks aggression—designed solely to aid other Divine Beasts.

Veronia despised this limitation.

Faced with formidable foes, she wouldn’t risk by following whims.

As a Mythological Era special crystal, Glittering Stone possesses potent effects; empowered by Veronia, it forcefully altered Domain’s world rules.

"As this entity poses danger, no holding back."

Gazing at the Devouring World’s darkness, Veronia coldly smirked.