Chapter 1825 Dive

Chapter 1825 Dive

The countdown reached its climax with the final seconds ticking away:

10... 5... 3... 2... 1... n-.0velb1n

And then the moment they had all been anticipating arrived with a resounding announcement:

[The Celestial Ruins has opened]

Simultaneously, as the notification resounded, the teleportation ring came to life. A massive surge of all 2000 magus dash towards the ring, eager to step through. But as part of their planned strategy, Jinkan held them back for a few crucial seconds, building up the anticipation and tension. Then, with resolve, she called out, "Let's go!!"

The teleportation process was swift and immediate, whisking them away to the teleportation gate on the vast, dark expanse of space that hovered ominously above the immense celestial construct. As they emerged on the other side, Emery couldn't help but feel as though his very being was being probed by the enigmatic energies that emanated from the construct itself. In the midst of this surreal experience, a mechanical voice penetrated his thoughts:

[Detected Magus life - 8 years, access granted]

[Welcome to the Celestial Ruins]

[Your current points are: 0]

The notification was like a badge of initiation into the unfolding expedition, signifying Emery's role in this grand venture. As he flew closer to the celestial construct, he noticed the emergence of two other groups coming from different directions.

Emery's attention was drawn to the left side, where he observed a sizeable gathering of elves, numbering around five hundred. All three major elven factions: dark elves, wood elves, and high elves. Each subgroup had its own separate factions and their presence together signified the rarity of this grand convergence.

As the human magus continued to close in on the celestial constructs, the elves recognized the urgency of the situation and hastened their own progress. They unleashed their magical powers, sending torrents of energy to blast apart the drones that blocked their path.

Simultaneously, Emery's group found themselves engaged in a fierce clash with the Avalonian drones. Neo, using his impressive array of multiple swords, acted as a protective shield for the group, defending against the relentless drone assaults. Eeshoo, on the other hand, harnessed his magical prowess, employing his [soaring shuttle] to crack the drones with skill and precision. Not to be outdone, Emery activated his [attraction] spell, pulling one of the drones closer to him, and alongside Mahinder, they bombarded it into pieces.

A notification promptly appeared in Emery's mind, marking his achievement:

[You destroy Avalonian drone]

[Your current points are: 5]

This marked the beginning of their point accumulation of the ruins, and it was a testament to their effective teamwork and resourcefulness in the face of the unexpected challenges that lay ahead.

Earning those initial 5 points by destroying an Avalonian drone alongside Mahinder filled Emery with a sense of excitement and accomplishment. It was a reminder of the stakes and challenges reminiscent of his previous Andora mission, and the pursuit of these points kindled a renewed determination within him.

However, as more and more drones continued to converge, encircling their group and the other 20 magus, it became clear that the danger was far from over. In response to this escalating threat, Proxima and Albatross magus joined forces, pooling their strengths and magics to combat the relentless onslaught of drones.

Jinkan remained silent, her watchful eyes carefully assessing the situation from her position behind the protective guard of the 5 full moon magus. She keenly observed the progress of the other magus as they delved into the celestial construct. After a tense minute of monitoring the situation, and realizing that a substantial number of magus had managed to pass through and make their way inside the construct, Jinkan locked eyes with Emery and conveyed the long-awaited signal.

As soon as Jinkan gave the signal, Emery sprang into action, casting his [Spatial Gate] to facilitate the swift transit of all thirty magus in their group. In a matter of moments, they had traversed through the gate and found themselves right behind the Arcanum magus, following in their wake.

The collective group, their spirits filled with anticipation and resolve, made their way towards the heart of the celestial construct. Their destination lay at the center of the massive structure, where a colossal metallic gate, stretching for a mile in width, loomed before them. The gate's surface was adorned with intricate glowing runes, and it was an awe-inspiring sight.

As they approached this monumental gateway, it began to open up, as if responding to their presence. Without hesitation, the magus in Emery's group and their Arcanum counterparts dived into the opening. In that decisive moment, they became the very first group to enter the [Light Vault].

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