Worlds’ Apocalypse Online

「 Do you still accept members? 」

The king asked.

In truth, he had already realized from their previous interaction that these people were extremely wealthy.

-------the only thing he didn't expect was that they were rich to this degree.

The king cautiously glanced at Gu Qing Shan and Laura.

These two were wearing armor that had far surpassed the level that could be considered with money, even if he sold the entire Calming Soul Country, he still wouldn't be able to buy either of these armors.

Not to mention, the little girl was actually this man's servant.

He clearly heard it earlier, the little girl called the man 'master'.

Even if words couldn't be trusted, their gestures and attitude could be used to confirm their relationship.

The little girl was always paying close attention to the man.

Whatever he said, the little girl would seriously ponder; and when he gave his order, the little girl would receive it without hesitation.

Whenever he smiled, she was glad.

Whenever he scowled, she became anxious.

-------without a doubt, this was a master-servant duo.

The king was feeling a bit envious.

Yes, Calming Soul Country was the home country of Demis, each Demi was sure to awaken a Divine Skill and were born naturally powerful.

But compared to having a servant like this…

A Divine Skill doesn't seem to be that special anymore.

-------not to mention, even with my countless Divine Skills, I still almost lost my life by having a scepter stabbed through my chest.

Right, that scepter was also a priceless treasure.

After everything is finished, these people would surely have a way to leave Calming Soul Country.

Thinking up to this point, the king's thought made a turn.

Calming Soul Country has now fallen under the monster's control, is there any meaning to continue remaining there?

-------I'd rather come with them to the 900 million World Layers instead!

It would be even better if I can join them.

The king felt like a bright future had opened itself up to him.

And that was why he asked that question.

Gu Qing Shan smiled and replied: "We are accepting members, but according to the rules of our Blade Edge Pledge, a period of 3-month probation is required for new members"

「 Probation? In order to test for loyalty? 」the king asked.

"No, our organization consists of experts from various fields, there is no such thing as a leader to give your loyalty to" Gu Qing Shan replied.

Hearing that, the king felt even more relieved.

Gu Qing Shan continued: "The probation period is to allow a reserve member to show his or her worth, thus determining what level of treatment they would receive after becoming an official member of the organization"

「 Treatment…」the king repeated that word.

"Indeed, treatment" Gu Qing Shan nodded in affirmation.

「 Then, how do I become a reserve member? 」the king asked.

"You can be considered a reserve member after getting a recommendation from three official members" Gu Qing Shan replied.

The king thought for a bit, then declared resolutely: 「 Very well, I would like to officially sign up to become a reserve member, I hope that you will accept me 」

「 After all, my fighting strength is considerable, I can surely support this team as its strength 」

Gu Qing Shan concurred: "Indeed, we do need an expert who can truly stand at the front, what do you think?"

Ye Fei Li and Zhang Ying Hao exchanged glances.

--------Gu Qing Shan is truly impressive, to be able to make up the concept of 'probation period' requirement for joining an organization on the spot and even declare it grandly without batting an eyelid.

In fact, they clearly understood what he meant he said 'an expert who can truly stand at the front'.

Cheh.

Seems like we got a frontline 'tank' for this little exploration of ours.

And also-----

The Soul Shrieker is most likely waiting just outside Calming Soul Country as well.

Hm….

The two of them nodded: "No objections"

Gu Qing Shan patted the king's shoulder and said: "Very well, from this moment on, you are a reserve member of the Blade Edge Pledge, you'll have three months to prove your worth"

"And your worth will directly determine your treatment following that"

The king looked at Gu Qing Shan, glanced at the invisible gusts of wind drifting around him, then glanced at Laura.

He couldn't help pointing at Laura and asked: 「 Then… I have a question, what level would I be able to receive a servant like you do? 」

Gu Qing Shan shook his head: "That's not something you should know. You're just a reserve member, try asking again later"

The king was surprised.

He had thought that the other party would tell him a few requirements so that he exerted himself more, but received such an answer instead.

…right, they aren't the one asking me to join them.

The king said right away: 「 Ah, excuse my rudeness 」

Gu Qing Shan nodded and said nothing else.

This topic ended here.

In the darkness, the stone slab continued to float forward approaching the corpse pillars.

They were just about to touch the first corpse pillar.

The king closed his eyes and went into thought.

「 Give me a bit of time, I think a secret is being unsealed in my mind 」

He lowered his head and thought for a long while, only showing an expression of understanding as they were about to go past the first corpse pillar.

「 I understand now, this place was used by our Deity in order to modify mythical creatures using the Abyss, they're all been sealed inside these corpse pillars 」

「 I need a bit of time to chant the incantation that will awaken them 」

The king raised the golden ring in his hand up high, chanting: 「 The God of Life granted you unique form, the power of the Abyss granted you weapons 」

「 You who had been waiting for this moment, it is now time for you to awaken! 」

The golden ring suddenly started glowing.

The king was filled with joy as he continued chanting.

At the same time.

Gu Qing Shan clutched his eyes.

He suddenly felt an intense prickling pain originating from both eyes.

Laura noticed something wrong and held his hands, worriedly asking: "Gu Qing Shan, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing, a technique of mine is just becoming unstable" Gu Qing Shan smiled and replied.

He fell into thought.

Why did my eyes suddenly feel pain at this point in time?

Could it be some sort of reminder?

But this is a World Technique that I created, it wasn't a living entity, why is it trying to remind me?

…that's not right.

There is actually a consciousness within this technique.

The remnant will of a parallel world.

Because I helped it defeat [Chaos], it fused into my Iris Technique.

What is it trying to tell me?

Gu Qing Shan undid the black cloth and opened his eyes.

It was still completely dark; he still couldn't see anything.

Wait.

A scene started to appear in front of Gu Qing Shan's eyes.

Countless corpses that formed the gigantic pillars standing in the middle of endless darkness.

The forest of corpse pillars.

It was still this location, still the same situation.

This forest of corpse pillars looked exactly like the world he perceived within his inner sight, but there were also a few differences.

Gu Qing Shan's eyes were observing the forest of corpse pillars while comparing it to the place he perceived within this inner sight.

-------the place was the same, but there were minute changes.

A few corpse pillars didn't have the exact same corpses on them.

Furthermore, the forest of corpse pillars within his vision didn't have the hovering stone slab, nor did it have their group.

As far as his vision could see, it was completely silent.

Strange, why am I seeing a different forest of corpse pillars?

While Gu Qing Shan was still doubtful, he suddenly heard faint 'klik klak' noises.

As if something was using its many legs to crawl along.

Gu Qing Shan looked up.

Only to see a gigantic grey maw opening up within the darkness right above the forest of corpse pillars.

This was an unimaginably enormous maw that would fully envelop the entire forest of corpse pillars in one bite.

The maw lightly inhaled towards the corpse pillars.

The pillars abruptly split apart to reveal various slumbering giant monsters within.

The maw opened wide.

Tens of thousands of long thin tongues shot out, quickly wrapping around the sleeping monsters.

The tongue retracted and scrunched the monsters inside into a giant ball of flesh that was still writhing nonstop.

Desperate screeches and screams resounded within the ball of flesh.

A few moments later.

The multitudes of tongues pulled away.

All the monsters had been devoured whole, not leaving even a single drop of blood behind.

The long tongues swiftly returned to the maw.

The maw then vanished as well.

The world returned to darkness.

Utter silence darkness.

Gu Qing Shan understood that his eyes just became blind again.

-------but when exactly did what I just saw happen?

He put the black piece of cloth back on and continued to ponder.

What did the scene I just witnessed have to do with the current situation?

Did I catch a glimpse of the future?

-------in other words, maybe I've awoken an ability to foresee the future like the Earth Creator?

While Gu Qing Shan was considering the information he just learnt, the king's voice sounded by his ears.

The king's incantation was about to finish.

His voice abruptly raised high and grandly declared: 「 Hybrid of Divine power and Abyssal power, heed the order of the God of Life, awaken from your eternal slumber and serve me! 」

The glow from the golden ring pierced through the darkness, illuminating the forest of corpse pillars as bright as day.

Crak, crik, crik, crik----------

The corpse pillars split apart one by one to reveal what was inside.

Empty.

Every pillar was empty.

The so-called mythical creatures that the God of Life left behind didn't seem to exist.

「 Empty!? No! 」

The king loudly shouted in disbelief: 「 That can't be right! They were supposed to be dormant here, how could they have vanished! 」

Everyone else didn't care about what he was saying and swiftly looked up at the darkness above the forest of corpse pillars.

Although they couldn't see anything, they heard a series of 'klik klak' noises.

As if something was approaching.

The king recovered from his shock and joyfully said: 「 Ah, perhaps due to the long years of waiting, they've already awoken ahead of time 」

He looked up above fully of hope.

Gu Qing Shan's complexion went pale.

--------the scene I saw just now was from the past!

That terrifying entity that devoured all the mythical creatures here with just its mouth.

It's coming!

Gu Qing Shan abruptly shouted: "Laura, [Shelter of Infinite Worlds]!"

Laura opened her flower umbrella without hesitation.