Chapter 161: Chapter 161: Climbing The Mountain



Aengus reached the top of the hill and began searching for the cave the girls had mentioned. Before long, he found a small entrance nestled between the rocks.

Entering the dark cave, his advanced vision pierced through the gloom, revealing a few scattered skeletons. However, there were no signs of those Creatures or Soul Cores, much to his disappointment.

Leaving the cave empty-handed, Aengus scoured the surrounding area, hoping to find any further clues.

After some time, his attention was drawn to a massive Rhinoceros, 15-20 meters long, lazily lying on the ground. His eyes narrowed as he noticed a familiar white orb embedded in its stomach. It was unmistakably another Soul Core.

Aengus scanned the area for traps but found none, so he casually approached the massive Rhinoceros, evaluating its strengths and weaknesses. The beast's large eye opened, sensing his presence, and it slowly rose to its feet. The Soul Core floated in the air, suspended by some magical force.

"A human, eh? Is it that time already?" the Rhinoceros spoke in a deep, rumbling voice, surprising Aengus slightly.

"Why are you here, human?" it continued. "Is it for this thing?" It gestured to the hovering Soul Core.

Aengus, calm and composed, replied, "Yes. Hand it over, or I'll have to kill you for it." His eyes flashed with killing intent as he released his aura to intimidate the creature.

The Rhinoceros, sensing his overwhelming power, wavered. It doubted it could defeat the human, even with all its magical strength.

"You're truly intriguing," it rumbled. "So strong at such a young age. I bet that person will be expecting you soon."

Aengus' curiosity piqued. "What person are you talking about, Ralph?"

The Rhinoceros froze, its eyes widening in disbelief. "H-How do you know my name?"

Aengus smirked. "Give me the Soul Core, and I'll tell you."

Ralph shook his head in disbelief, but when he saw Aengus drawing his Judgment Blade, panic set in.

"Wait, human! What's the hurry?" Ralph stammered, sweating inwardly. In a rush, he sent the Soul Core toward Aengus, relieved once it left his possession.

Aengus casually stored the Soul Core in his spatial bracelet.

Curious, Ralph asked, "What's your name, human? You seem like an anomaly to me. I've never encountered anyone like you before."

Aengus ignored the question and instead asked, "Do you know where I can find more of these orbs?"

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His Dimensional Space now resembled an independent world, full of greenery and wild landscapes where his legion resided, slowly growing stronger. He had the ability to synthesize his creatures, but for now, it wasn't necessary.

Once everything settled, he planned to further empower his legion by adding more members in large quantities, provided he could gather enough mana to perform the task. If only he had infinite energy, he wouldn't have to worry about it so much.

Thanks to his superhuman strength and enhanced endurance, Aengus swiftly scaled the treacherous mountain, each step propelling him higher into the freezing, hostile environment.

The biting winds howled around him, and the frost clung to his skin and armor, but he pressed forward undeterred.

His breath crystallized in the air as he reached a vantage point high enough to observe the vast expanse below. He hadn't even reached the summit, yet the sheer height gave him an unparalleled view of the world spread out beneath him.

Aengus paused momentarily, his sharp gaze sweeping over the distant terrain. The valleys below appeared as tiny creases, rivers like silver threads weaving through the snowy wilderness.

Off in the distance, almost hidden among the rugged landscape, he spotted what he had been searching for; a massive construct nestled between two jagged peaks.

It was a colossal mausoleum like structure, ancient and formidable, its stone surface cracked and weathered by time. Yet, it pulsed with a strange, radiant energy that rippled outward, almost tangible in its intensity, as if the structure itself was alive and calling everyone to enter inside.

The mausoleum glowed faintly, its energy signatures so vivid that they cut through the sky like a beacon. Pillars of ancient stone stood around it, towering like sentinels, while faint arcs of energy spiraled from the ground, meeting at a central point above the construct. It gave off a sense of foreboding and power, as if whatever lay within was both dangerous and deeply valuable.

Aengus took his time to carefully survey the landscape, noting every detail. The steep cliffs, the narrow mountain paths, and the scattered ruins leading up to the eye-catching mausoleum—likely the Trial Ground he recently heard about.

He mentally marked every possible route and obstacle, creating a detailed map in his mind. The aura around the mausoleum suggested a powerful presence or treasure within, or something incomprehensible hidden.

Satisfied with his observations, Aengus took one last glance at the imposing structure before preparing to descend and make his way towards his new destination.