Chapter 1016: Chapter 1016

Capítulo 1016: Chapter 171: Snow Cage

“Your Majesty… the Traveler’s spark is burning.”

Aluer watched the giant running at the forefront, feeling a bit uneasy.

The snowfield trembled.

The mountains roared.

The traveler ran faster and faster, as if it already had a destination in mind, so it raced forward with all its might, without any hesitation.

When it encountered a mountain, it crushed the mountain; when it encountered a river, it broke the river.

This magnificent scene made Aluer recall the ancient legend heard in childhood.

It is said that long ago, there was no sunset, and the human homeland suffered endless scorching from a blazing sun without night…

And there was a giant who, in order to chase the sun, did not hesitate to sacrifice his own life.

Although that story is likely fictional, the current scene has a similar resonance.

The giant desperately chased the unknown distance.

And its forehead burned with blazing flames.

It showed no interest in the “airships” following behind it.

After gaining freedom, everyone was worried that the traveler would attack the onlookers… but they were all proven wrong.

The traveler did only one thing.

The giant did not even glance at the source energy boats racing beside it, it kept accelerating, just wanting to shorten the time to reach its destination.

On the mini airship, Zhu Xue stared at the tireless giant with a strange expression: “Just keep running , run to the tundra, and then through the wilderness? Does it think it’s the giant chasing the sun?”

This legendary story was also heard by Gu Shen.

“Of course it’s not chasing the sunset. But like the giant in that story… its ending might not be much different.”

Purple Rain frowned and said, “It’s burning not only its spark but also its body.”

Massive heat mist steamed off the traveler’s skin.

Located a kilometer away, and separated by a layer of the mini airship’s shield, one could still feel the immense heat waves.

“That guy has no need to chase the sun… it itself is now a ‘sun’.”

The legion commander paused and said, “Logically speaking, running , it will burn itself out… as for that spark…”

The spark, of course, could not be burned out.

In the past six hundred years, the fragments of the gospel box, symbolizing the authority of the seven gods, have changed many owners.

The Divine Throne suffers the cycles of life and death, yet the spark forever burns.

At this moment, Zhu Xue and Purple Rain seemed to understand something.

For the North Continent, the traveler’s body doesn’t matter.

What the reactor needs is the boundless power of the “spark”… so whether the traveler is alive or dead doesn’t matter. Because its skin is too tough, even the emperor cannot easily kill this giant.

So, with the traveler alive, the North Continent’s only way to handle it is to throw it into the furnace.

Bit by bit, draw its heat.

And if the traveler died…

Then this spark would be used as the purest energy source to directly power the reactor!

Even top experts of the North Continent Army could attempt to contact the pure “Traveler’s Spark”… if things went smoothly, in the near future, a new seat might appear at the highest table of the Five Continents!

The legion commander and Lin Chou exchanged glances, seeing the shock in each other’s eyes.

So… is this the emperor’s true intention?

“According to the route calculated—”

“In ten minutes, the traveler will cross the North Continent and reach the East Continent Tundra Zone.”

Lin Chou glanced at the radar, lowered his voice, “If this route remains unchanged, continuing straight ahead… then it will reach the ‘Snow Cage’ in an hour.”

“Snow Cage?” The legion commander frowned, having long dwelt in the castle and not often ventured out, feeling somewhat unfamiliar with this name.

“It is actually a nickname for the Tundra Prison.”

Gu Shen concisely stated, “Because of its harsh environment and tight security, guarded by five families and three major groups… surrounded by snow and ice, impregnable, hence the name ‘Snow Cage.'”

Purple Rain nodded in realization.

“In the East Continent, Transcendent criminals who violate federal laws are usually imprisoned nearby in major district prisons, while those powerful top Transcendents are sent into the Snow Cage… it’s the strongest prison in the East Continent.”

Gu Shen’s gaze became distant.

He thought of the aftermath of the recent cemetery incident… if recalled correctly, Zhu Wang, Han Dang, and the core criminals from the rebellion were sent to this prison.

Second floor of the loft.

The crystal ball of the Divine Domain reflected the current scene on the permafrost.

The Empress was spiritually connected with Aluer.

Through the Angel Envoy’s eyes, she watched every move of the “traveler” after it regained freedom.

And at this moment, she had already determined the general route of the traveler.

“Your Majesty, it’s about to leave the North Continent… do you need to perform a ‘divine descent’?”

Aluer appeared extremely tense.

The Empress’s voice remained calm: “I want to see it again.”

“Releasing the ‘traveler’ from the North Continent could potentially cause damage to the East Continent…” Aluer reminded, “Do you need me to contact the Five Families in the deep water area?”

After speaking, she patiently waited for a reply.

But she was met with several seconds of silence, finally, as if a light laughter echoed in the attic.

The Empress smiled: “No need. Someone has already come to us.”

At this moment, in the second floor of the attic, within the Melting Furnace Divine Domain, the wind and snow swirled.

In front of her, a Crystal Ball formed on its own, countless golden lights erupted from the core of that Crystal Ball…

The East Continent today is no longer what it used to be.

The image in this Spirit Crystal Ball shifted, and a powerful Divine Thought initiated a “link” invitation in the highest chamber of the deep water area, which the Empress certainly would not refuse.

Thus, the two of them sat within their respective Divine Domains, facing each other.

Lin Lei looked towards the Golden Divine Domain on the screen, her expression somewhat wistful.

Many years ago, when she followed Gu Changzhi traveling for cultivation, she met Bai Shu… At that time, Changye was at its golden peak, many geniuses emerged, but all were ultimately cut down by Gu Changzhi.

When Gu Changzhi was young, he already had the aura of battle, his fists undefeated across the Five Continents.

Among the many opponents, the most regrettable one was Bai Shu.

Even Lin Lei felt… Bai Shu was born in the wrong era, in the wrong continent; had he not been born in the same city as Gu Changzhi, fighting over the Battle Fire, with his strength, he would definitely be a member of the highest chamber.

And twenty years later.

Bai Shu became the new Battle God Throne after Gu Changzhi passed away.

This was also the first solo encounter Lin Lei had with this old friend after years of separation.

“The previous dispute in the meeting room… thank you.”

Lin Lei sincerely expressed her gratitude.

The current highest chamber is not united, the Seven Gods are full of scheming and plotting due to interests… If Bai Shu hadn’t intervened in the previous Duolu River Disaster Realm conflict, she feared the matter would have been several times more troublesome to resolve, and many cards she didn’t want to reveal would have to be exposed.

“Twenty years ago, we were already old acquaintances. Now we meet again, why say this?”

Bai Shu said, “The reason I acted that way is because I know… if our positions were swapped, you would do the same.”

At this moment, his face was hidden beneath golden light.

The entire Qingzhong Cemetery was enveloped within the Battle God Domain, layered three times!

Although a new Divine Throne, Bai Shu’s compatibility with the Spark is extremely high; twenty years ago, he abandoned other paths to godhood… Now the process of melting the Battle Fire is also very smooth.

He was the once “Changye Invincible,” a Divine of the Bai Family’s forbidden bloodline; although without a Spark, he still stepped out of the mundane… Now that Bai Shu melts the Spark, no one among the Seven Gods can tell how much his strength has surged.

After all, this is a Spark named “Battle”!

For twenty years, no one was willing to face Gu Changzhi… all because the name “Battle” commanded respect!

Now, although the Battle Fire has a new owner, Bai Shu is not someone to be trifled with!

The characteristics of the Spark influence the temperament of the Divine Throne.

If in the earlier debate, a Divine Throne really wanted to fight… then Bai Shu would accept the challenge!

“That ‘thing’ is about to enter the East Continent.”

Bai Shu got straight to the point, he didn’t exchange pleasantries with the Empress but said seriously, “What exactly are you plotting?”

Among the Seven Gods, the Empress’s Spark symbolizes “war” and “wisdom.”

Releasing the traveler…

isn’t a decision made lightly.

Bai Shu believed that this little girl from the Lin Family dared to do so because everything in this process was under control.

“The matter is , the reason I released the ‘traveler’…”

On this matter, the Empress didn’t conceal anything, slowly speaking her mind.

Bai Shu listened quietly.

This news behind the scenes… indeed has an impact…

His Golden Divine Domain occasionally released waves of spiritual fluctuations.

In fact, the Seven Gods are very interested in the “traveler,” but unfortunately, the Empress didn’t disclose the secrets of the Duolu River Disaster Realm, so none of the other Divine Thrones in the highest chamber are aware of the full picture.

“…so, I want to see the end.”

The conversation in the Divine Domain was nearing its end.

The Empress laid out the information about the “traveler,” which was a gesture of great sincerity.

“Indeed interesting.”

After listening, Bai Shu gave his evaluation: “Now… even I want to see the end.”

After a brief pause, Bai Shu said, “The place it’s going to impact is the Snow Cage, the Tundra Prison, where the East Continent holds top-level criminals.”

A hint of helplessness appeared in the Empress’s expression.

She said softly and sincerely, “If you are willing to accept this impact, I will dispatch the absolute elite from the army to assist the Five Families in the reconstruction after the disruption of order.”

The Golden Divine Domain fell into thought.

The Empress seized the moment, seriously saying: “Where there are gains, there must be losses… If we want to see the ‘future’ clearly, it’s inevitable to make some sacrifices. Mr. Bai Shu, perhaps we only have one chance.”

(PS: Sorry for the wait, wrapping up the Traveler’s Volume is really hard, because it’s a big pit involving the worldview of the entire text. Both filling the pit and setting new ones. Even though this part of the plot was planned early in the volume, pushing it forward encountered layer upon layer of resistance. TAT, there’s still another chapter tonight, additionally, it’s expected to complete the Traveler’s Volume in the next day or two. Asking for a monthly ticket~)