Chapter 302: The Guardian’s Decision

Chapter 302: The Guardian’s Decision

Under the pressure from the Magus Civilization Army, it would be extremely challenging for Anridar the Venom Flame Demon King to escape the Viridian Venom Flame World.

While others might be oblivious, Anridar and the guardian were aware that a Rank Five mage from the Magus World had set his sights on Anridar.

Despite Anridar’s current state, the Rank Five mage from the Magus World was in no better condition.

Anridar, although outmatched by Gregory, managed to present a formidable challenge.

On top of that, when the mecha armies from the Neisse Civilization first appeared, the silver mecha had managed to wound Gregory considerably through a surprise attack.

If it was not for Gregory’s proficiency in Body Tempering technique, he could have been injured even more severely.

The concerted effort of Anridar and the mecha armies of Neisse Civilization resulted in substantial losses for Gregory, drawing his relentless vigilance toward the Rank Five otherworldly creature.

Anridar’s unique and rare abilities made it a highly valuable target not just for Gregory but also for Feylis, the Rank Six mage.

Should Anridar manage to flee, the collective gains of Gregory and other divine tower masters could diminish by thirty to forty percent.

The constant surveillance of a Rank Five mage from the Magus World, who was more powerful than itself, placed Anridar under significant pressure.

This situation was further exacerbated by the defeat of the silver mecha, coupled with the fact that the combat prowess of the Neisse Civilization’s sole remaining Rank Four mecha was not as formidable.

The inevitable conclusion of this conflict was apparent to the mages from the Magus World, who required no detailed analysis to predict the outcome. Similarly, the native creatures of this world, despite being labeled as “stupid,” “stubborn,” and “incompetent,” were equally perceptive of the formidable wave of change that was approaching.

Over the past few years, more than sixty percent of the elite pyro elemental creatures in the Viridian Venom Flame World had perished.

This mass demise of native beings had further weakened the planar will of the Viridian Venom Flame World, justifying the guardian’s labeling of Anridar the Venom Flame Demon King as the sinner of their world.

“What are you planning?” Anridar the Venom Flame Demon King scrutinized the little guardian with its wide, luminous eyes.

Anridar did not respond to the guardian’s mocking insinuation about fleeing their homeplane.

Indeed, an answer was unnecessary. The guardian already knew the answer, given Anridar’s character throughout the history of the Viridian Venom Flame World.

Conversely, the Pyro Crystal Sea Urchin, dwelling in the eastern sea of molten lava, had consistently steered clear of Anridar.

Over the past ten thousand years, Anridar had attempted to devour the sea urchin on multiple occasions.

Yet, each time, sensing the impending threat, the sea urchin retreated to the deepest recesses of the lava sea.

This led Anridar to speculate that it might have been under the protective watch of the previous guardian, the Red Flamed Tortoise.

Similar to the Fire-Breathing Dragon King, who had been sealed away by Gregory the Rank Five mage from the Magus World, these two demigods showed the most potential in promoting to Rank Four.

After departing the shrine where Anridar resided, the guardian cast a contemplative glance toward the dark trench stretching out behind him.

“I hope my decision won’t turn me into another sinner of the Viridian Venom Flame World...” the guardian murmured as he moved toward the eastern expanse of the lava sea.

Tapping into the residual energy of the navel of the plane was bound to exacerbate the already dire straits of the Viridian Venom Flame World.

Yet, faced with the overwhelming responsibility for the countless lives within the Viridian Venom Flame World, the guardian felt compelled to act according to its judgment.

Should the decision prove to be a mistake, the guardian was prepared to shoulder the consequences alone!

***

After several months, Sein finally made it back to the Divine Tower of Verdant Flame’s space fortress.

The return journey could have been shorter, but it was prolonged by three times due to unforeseen incidents and responding to distress calls from other mages.

As a low-ranking mage, Sein harbored no grievances regarding these delays.

He only hoped that he could also rely on prompt aid from other mages by requesting support should he face insurmountable challenges in future interplanar wars.

Upon his return to the fortress, Sein quickly completed his supply delivery mission before contacting Eileen.

To his surprise, he discovered that Eileen was not in his room but was participating in a small trade fair within the fortress.