Heroes' Prison

Chapter 775 - 739: The Strongest Potion in the World

This time, the Harbinger of Doomsday that Huang Yi summoned far surpassed any Guardian he had brought forth before. It was as though a blazing sun suddenly appeared on the walls of Xuanyuan City, irresistibly drawing everyone’s attention.

The High-level Heavenly Realm Expert who called himself a general clearly noticed the Harbinger of Doomsday as well. His attacks on the Heavenly Curtain Barrier noticeably slowed, and a heavy expression overtook his face, as though he had encountered a formidable rival.

"I didn’t expect that with mere Holy Domain strength, you could summon such a powerful being!" The general’s voice echoed across the heavens and earth once again, tinged with astonishment. Like many players, he hadn’t anticipated that Huang Yi would summon such an overwhelmingly strong figure!

The Harbinger of Doomsday also noticed the general. His face, devoid of fear, displayed an almost scolding air as if addressing a junior. He spoke in a hoarse yet explosive voice: "Now that I, the Harbinger of Doomsday, have returned to this world, this is the land I guard. No one is allowed to desecrate it!" With that, he turned his gaze toward Huang Yi, and the twin flames in his eyes burned even brighter.

Understanding his intent, Huang Yi immediately opened the dimmed Heavenly Curtain Barrier!

At that moment, the Harbinger of Doomsday transformed into a comet of fire, charging directly at the general with brute force!

Huang Yi could almost foresee the imminent cataclysmic clash; a magnificent shockwave would undoubtedly wreak havoc across the realm!

In that instant, he swiftly closed the Heavenly Curtain Barrier, blocking the monumental battle from spilling inside!

"Boom!" At nearly the same moment, a deafening collision erupted, as if a meteor struck the earth. The Harbinger of Doomsday and the general crashed into one another!

A circle of shockwaves, visible to the naked eye, rippled outward in all directions!

The Heavenly Curtain Barrier of Xuanyuan City bore the brunt, shaking violently from the collision’s impact. Elsewhere, the consequences were even more devastating. The shockwave sent dust and sand spiraling into the skies, uprooting trees and grasses. The entire world turned a hazy gray, appearing like the End of the World itself!

A swath of surviving journalists at the scene was wiped out in an instant, and live broadcasts from numerous television stations lost their signal!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Amidst the all-encompassing dust and smoke, even Huang Yi, with his extraordinary vision, could only faintly discern two dark silhouettes battling high in the air. He instinctively activated the Heart Eye Ability, a power he’d gained after his evolution into the Eyeless Demon, using his mind to observe the fight.

What his Heart Eye perceived was a grayscale scene, akin to an old black-and-white movie. At this moment, the Harbinger of Doomsday and the general appeared evenly matched, their strengths seemingly equal. Their fight lacked any elaborate techniques, boiling down to primal hand-to-hand combat—pure brute force against brute force!

However, as time passed, this equilibrium was bound to shift gradually. Who would prevail in the end remained unclear.

...

Meanwhile, far from Xuanyuan City, Miyamoto Musashi and T.N.T. were gazing at the spreading dust storm, listening to the thunderous sounds emanating from within.

"Did you summon that Heavenly Realm General?" Miyamoto Musashi turned to ask T.N.T. His tone was tinged with amusement. The general bore pronounced traits of the Demon Clan, and T.N.T. had previously displayed certain demonic capabilities. Miyamoto Musashi had long suspected a connection between T.N.T. and The Seven Archdemons but couldn’t be certain.

T.N.T. turned to look at Miyamoto Musashi, his expression equally playful, but he said nothing.

The two allies locked eyes, each seemingly harboring their own hidden motives.

"Miyamoto Musashi, I know you possess a Contract Stone of the King of the Fallen. Why haven’t you used it until now?" T.N.T. suddenly spoke after a long pause.

Miyamoto Musashi’s eyebrows arched, unsure of how T.N.T. had learned about this. However, he quickly composed himself and replied, "I don’t want to be under anyone’s control. Aligning with The Seven Archdemons would greatly enhance my power, but my fate would be tied to theirs. Once the contract is signed, I’d become their servant. If even one of the Seven Archdemons perished, I’d enter the cycle of Rebirth. Take the God of Slaughter as an example; despite being heavily favored by The Seven Archdemons, even crowned The Eighth Great Demon King by the King of Hell - Yama, he didn’t fully align with them. Clearly, this concern weighed on him as well."

After a deliberate pause, Miyamoto Musashi added, "More importantly, joining them makes Divine Enthronement an unattainable dream. No god can be enslaved, or they’ll never ascend. I’m not content with becoming a subordinate of The Seven Archdemons. I aim for the vast expanse above—they may reign supreme now, but one day, I will achieve Divine Enthronement and surpass them."

"Makes sense!" T.N.T. nodded, smiling enigmatically. He then said cryptically, "But you’re only looking at the surface. You’ve been in The Second World long enough to know that in this realm, nothing is absolute. There’s a balance subtly maintained here. For instance, take this war: Hero’s Continent may have the most players, top experts, and the highest National Honor Points, making it seemingly invincible. But this isn’t absolute; their NPCs are weak, with not even one Heavenly Domain Level expert. On the other hand, smaller nations have stronger NPCs guarding them at the Heavenly Domain Level. The smaller the nation, the more Heavenly Domain NPCs they have, making them harder to conquer. You see? Never judge things on appearance alone. Look at the entirety of The Second World and adopt a broader perspective."

"Oh?" Miyamoto Musashi discerned a hidden implication in T.N.T.’s words and pressed further, "How does this connect to what we were discussing about The Seven Archdemons?"

"Didn’t you just say that allying with The Seven Archdemons ties your fate to theirs?" T.N.T. turned and looked directly at Miyamoto Musashi, his voice veiled with intrigue. "That’s not entirely true. There are methods to avoid such an outcome. You can achieve Divine Enthronement and remain free from their control, even if they fall—without entering Rebirth..."

Miyamoto Musashi’s heart stirred, and he focused intently on T.N.T., asking, "Do you know such a method?"

"I don’t have it now, but if you’re willing to work with me, I will." T.N.T.’s gaze locked onto Miyamoto Musashi’s, unwavering.

The two men stared at one another, an unspoken exchange of intentions unfolding between them.

"Why collaborate with me and not the Pope or others?" Miyamoto Musashi probed.

"Because you possess the world’s greatest pharmaceutical manufacturing skills!" T.N.T. responded with a faint smile. "Cloud Afloat in Clear Waters of the Sun Guild may be hailed as the number one Pharmacist, but she pales in comparison to you. Although you dabble in alchemy only as a hobby and haven’t studied pharmaceutical manufacturing as a dedicated life skill, your ability surpasses professional Pharmacists. That is why I’ve sought you out."

"What potion do you want me to craft?" Miyamoto Musashi’s expression was calm, betraying no emotion, but inwardly his interest had been piqued.

T.N.T. replied hauntingly, "I need you to create a potion that transcends all existing S-tier potions! A potion even sought by Demigods! Long ago, before a God Sealer achieved Divine Enthronement, they tirelessly pursued this potion. I happen to have its formula."

Miyamoto Musashi pondered briefly before responding, "I believe I know the potion you’re referring to. I can accept your request, but since this potion is so powerful, its ingredients must be exceedingly rare. I’ll craft it, but you are responsible for procuring the ingredients. Additionally, once the potion is successfully created, I require a share of the finished product. If the crafting fails, I bear no responsibility."

T.N.T. nodded in agreement. "Fair enough. With this potion, you’d be free to join The Seven Archdemons without hesitation. You’d gain their protection and the ecstasy of rapid power growth without worrying about tying your fate to theirs. The very thought is exhilarating, isn’t it? But such a deal doesn’t come without risks. To show your sincerity in our collaboration, you must first agree to one condition."

"What condition?" Miyamoto Musashi’s heart tightened as he asked.

"You must join The Seven Archdemons first, and then I’ll give you the formula." T.N.T.’s ever-present smirk carried a hint of flippancy, as if discussing an insignificant matter.

"Why should I join first?" Miyamoto Musashi frowned, clearly displeased.

T.N.T. leisurely replied, "Because I’ve already joined."

As he spoke, T.N.T. glanced at the distant Heavenly Realm General. "Now I can answer your earlier question. That High-Level Heavenly Realm Expert was indeed summoned by me. He is a Fallen General, ranked higher than a Fallen Messenger. Just imagine, once you join The Seven Archdemons, you’ll be able to call upon such mighty beings to save you at critical moments. Isn’t that wonderful? Moreover, this world will soon face an unprecedented calamity. Only by aligning with The Seven Archdemons can you survive. Otherwise, even the pre-reincarnation God of Slaughter faces a dead end."

...

Time slipped away as the furious battle between the Fallen General and the Harbinger of Doomsday raged on, shaking heaven and earth with uninterrupted thunderous booms. The entire Xuanyuan City and its surroundings remained enveloped in a gray haze, resembling the primordial chaos of creation!

This war had escalated far beyond player expectations. The final outcome now depended entirely on the duel between these two Advanced Sky Domain Experts. The remaining reporters had retreated to a safe distance, opting to observe Xuanyuan City from afar. Unable to provide more detailed coverage, they could only await the battle’s conclusion.

Half an hour passed before Huang Yi’s Heart Eye finally caught a glimmer of hope!

True to his ageless prowess, the Harbinger of Doomsday gradually gained the upper hand. Over time, the Fallen General began to show signs of faltering, increasingly forced onto the defensive!