CHAPTER 942: CHAPTER 496: THE TWELFTH STAR (PART 3)

"Even in the epochs when gods were active, monarch-level combat power was the core force on the Black Fog battlefield. Ancient records state that countless monarchs once formed a King’s Great Wall, standing firm against the descent of great terror with their flesh and blood."

"But by the time of the fire’s decline in the Dark Epoch, we no longer had enough resources to cultivate monarch-level combat power. Throughout Trolian, only the King, backed by the Holy Fire, had reached monarch-level combat power."

Rod listened in awe, unable to resist asking, "What about Alan?"

Molly replied indifferent, "Alan... nobody knows, his exact combat power hasn’t been measured in detail for many years, he’s too busy, no time, but the Ashen Throne hasn’t opened for him, he seems to be half a step short."

"Oh..." Rod felt slightly disappointed yet very excited.

The conditions for the Starfire Series are much stricter than the Spirit Fire Series; for the Spirit Fire Series, one only needs to control the source to sit on the Ashen Throne.

The Starfire Series, however, requires reaching a monarch-level soul strength to sit on the Ashen Throne.

In the Spirit Fire Series, after completing the quantification control of the source, one can become a Commander.

But to become a King, a Commander needs to further control a Strong Source, the gap is enormous.

However, Rod believed that perhaps it wouldn’t take too long for him to become the first Starfire Series to sit on the Ashen Throne.

"Great!"

Rod felt his blood boil, swiftly dressed and donned the Guardian Robe.

"I’m going to fight, cannot afford to waste even a moment of the stars shining."

"Molly, pass on the order, the battle plan remains unchanged, I’ll make up for the combat power gap."

Rod pushed open the door and strode out.

Leaving Molly sitting dumbfounded on the bed, watching his departing figure, silhouetted against the firelight, it seemed to cover her sky.

Never before had she believed that Rod would not only save Trolian.

"I’ll look for him next time."

Molly murmured, a smile appeared on her serious and exquisite face, unnoticed even by herself.

"This is indeed useful."

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That day, Rod was simply exhilarated beyond words.

He dominated in Starry Sky City, no monster could survive more than a quarter of an hour before him, those he couldn’t defeat before, were now conquerable, those he could defeat were instantly killed, his combat power was inexhaustible, charging and breaking through with his team, clearing one area after another, continuously battling as if he had endless strength.

Spiritual Energy coursed through him like lightning, exerting two hundred percent strength.

The former Great Star Shuttle, even at its limit, wouldn’t exceed a hundred thousand rotations, now achieving one hundred and fifty thousand with ease.

The former Soul Strike, could at most exert three to four times the spiritual power strength, an instantaneous burst of under eighty thousand destructive power.

Now, Rod could easily break one hundred thousand destructive power.

Five times the maximum spiritual power strength was already considered extremely high in soul power techniques.

Especially since Rod had now reached twelfth-level Spiritual Energy.

The higher the spiritual power strength, the more colossal spiritual energy becomes hard to control, the multipliers in soul skills usually decrease significantly.

Only a very few warriors proficient in physical combat could achieve a soul skill multiplier of over five times.

Most crucially, Rod felt his spiritual energy consumption had lessened, his battle endurance increased, the fatigue almost undetectable, even his spiritual energy recovery rate improved.

This battle was fought with great satisfaction.

Despite missing two first-level combatants, under the shining stars and Rod’s support, they still completed the predetermined battle plan perfectly.

The cleanup of Starry Sky City was nearly one-fifth complete.

It was estimated that after forty weeks, around seven to eight months, the entire cleanup of Starry Sky City would be done.

Night time.

Rod returned to the Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground, completed the infusion of the Star Chart, a drop of essence spilled from the top, the nearby Fire Priest cautiously stepped forward to collect it.

"Sir Rod, you have worked hard. Trolian will remember you," the Fire Priest said respectfully.

Rod smiled, "Not tired, not at all, I feel I can still squeeze out a lot more, my energy is too exuberant."

The Fire Priest quickly said, "Please don’t, Sir Rod, the essence of the soul is very precious, please rest well, do not worry about the recovery potions."

Rod waved off, and the Fire Priest hurriedly retreated.

He would deliver the Star Source to the Royal City as quickly as possible, the masters at Byron Alchemy Pharmaceutical Workshop couldn’t wait.

And before Rod’s eyes, a golden light flashed.

points of divinity gained directly.

During the moment of stars shining, all divinity gained arrives instantly.

From today’s hard-fought efforts, he gained 7 points of divinity.

For a total of 15 points.

Gaining 15 points of divinity in a single day, Rod smiled so wide his mouth could split.

He re-entered the Dream Realm, at a glance saw the divinity now at 1490 points.

"Great!"

Rod was immensely pleased, with so much divinity, this invasion would surely easily kill the Soul Devouring King.

The Book of Knowledge was also elated, "Master, there are 8 clock hours left until the invasion, you can first rest in the rocking chair for a while, the final preparations will need 3 clock hours, definitely enough."

Rod nodded, turned into the House of God, lay in the rocking chair, and instantly entered a dreamless and highly effective sleep.