wjnovel Chapter 1117 Dissatisfaction and Collapse
Chapter 1117 Dissatisfaction and Collapse
A mountaintop completely soaked in an intensely purple void energy.
It's like an ugly scar on the earth.
The mountain itself seemed to have lost its physical form, presenting a morbid, translucent crystalline structure with ominous dark purple light flowing inside.
Below, the space resembled a tattered cloth roughly torn apart, with countless void fissures spreading like a spider web, shimmering with a chilling eerie light.
Endless, bizarre, and grotesque void creations are continuously gushing out from these cracks.
They converged into destructive torrents, roaring and writhing, rushing toward the stubbornly flickering defensive nodes of the distant world of Aigera.
On this filthy mountain peak, symbolizing utter defeat, the space rippled slightly, and the King of Resistance, clad in heavy armor and exuding an aura as deep as a mountain, appeared, accompanied by the heavily wounded Ape of Destruction.
The massive body of the Destruction Ape was covered with hideous cracks, especially at the wound where its right arm was severed at the root, where the pure and violent earth element and astral power of the Earth Dragon Katherkael remained.
It constantly erodes his void essence, preventing him from healing himself.
His eyes, which had once been clear yet confused, were now unusually clear, carrying an almost icy weariness and... intense dissatisfaction.
He didn't try to repair his almost shattered body, nor did he pay attention to the burning pain from his wounds. He just stared intently at the King of Resistance who had "rescued" him.
“I should,” the Ape of Destruction’s voice was low and hoarse, each word like sandpaper being rubbed, “haven’t sent any distress signal, have I?”
He tilted his head slightly, a faint cracking sound coming from his broken neck. "So, why did you make a move? Did you want to destroy the pitiful, last remaining understanding between us, King of Resistance?"
His anger and dissatisfaction were perfectly justified.
Saving a living being is naturally a favor, but for monsters like them, for bodies that cannot die even if they want to, is a different story.
Meaningless.
These beings, who are given the title of "Apocalypse," are all terrifyingly powerful individuals who have stepped into the legendary realm of level fifteen.
They were once the pinnacle of their respective brilliant civilizations, the guardians of the world, the beacons of civilization, and even the only true gods that all beings looked up to.
Destruction descended, the world collapsed, and they themselves were corrupted and transformed by the void, becoming tools of destruction.
This shared, tragic past life forged their indelible pride and unconventional character.
In the long years that were initially transformed into the Apocalypse, the vast majority harbored deep-seated hatred and resentment, instinctively resisting serving the Void.
Slacking off, passively resisting, sabotaging others in secret, and even seeking eternal liberation through self-destruction are their most common forms of silent resistance.
Only after a long and hopeless struggle, witnessing countless worlds turn to dust in the torrent of the void, did they gradually differentiate themselves into different paths amidst endless despair and erosion.
Some completely succumbed and began to actively assist the void in devouring them.
Some, however, act numbly and perfunctorily, like walking corpses.
Some, however, completely indulge themselves, acting on their whims and treating destruction as a game.
Others, like the Law of Crystal, stubbornly search for a glimmer of light even in despair.
However, regardless of which path they chose, these beings who once stood at the pinnacle formed a cruel yet subtle tacit understanding.
Understand and respect each other's choices.
Those who assist the Void will not mock or stop those who slack off, much less interfere with those who, like the Crystal Laws, try to rebel or seek hope.
Conversely, those who give up or try to rebel also tacitly approve of the actions of those who assist them, and even if they disagree, they do not interfere with each other—at worst, they will meet on the battlefield and leave their fate to fate.
And in this tacit understanding, those who most deserve respect are the Apocalypse beings who clearly demonstrate a strong tendency toward self-destruction.
All revelations, more or less, carry this destructive impulse; it is a painful echo of past glories and a desperate cry for endless torment.
Someone like the Destroyer Ape is already quite "restrained." He doesn't actively seek death; he simply chooses to give up resistance and accept the end in certain moments, such as when facing Kather's fatal blow, in exchange for a moment of false peace.
After all, if he wanted to live, he could have run away long ago.
It's important to understand that in legendary battles, the higher you go, the harder it is to kill your opponent.
Unless the difference in strength is too great.
Otherwise, in a battle between them, even if they are no match, they would have many opportunities to escape. The only reason they don't escape is that they don't want to.
To carry out a "rescue" at such a moment is tantamount to tearing apart this fragile set of rules built from countless pieces of world debris.
They were deprived of their last remaining right to choose to end their suffering.
Assuming everyone is apocalyptic.
Especially when this "rescue" is to preserve the fighting strength of the Void, it is an incomprehensible and insane act in the eyes of the Destruction Ape.
He provides information to the void, but what is the point?
For a powerful being like him, at level fifteen, simply providing information is already a very opportunistic act.
It's a far cry from actually acting in the void.
Therefore, at this moment, the Destruction Ape was filled with intense incomprehension and anger towards the King of Resistance's actions.
It's important to understand that he is a rational being, and it is precisely because he is rational enough that he has found a way to maintain his will.
Even at this moment, he couldn't help but let his emotions run wild.
Faced with the Ape of Destruction's cold questioning, the King of Resistance slightly turned his head, which was covered by a dark gold mask, and stared back at the other party with unwavering eyes through the gaps in the mask.
His voice was like two heavy metals rubbing together, low and emotionless: "I need your strength."
"My power?" The Ape of Destruction chuckled, aggravating his wounds and causing him to grin.
"Didn't you always just let things slide or even stay away and watch from the sidelines when you did this kind of thing before? Why are you so 'enthusiastic' this time?"
Everyone's trying to take advantage of the situation.
The only difference is the way they fish in troubled waters.
The King of Resistance would use his own methods to muddy the waters, and had never seen the other side truly fight for the Void.
At this moment, they actually violated the tacit understanding between the gods.
He took a breath, and his eyes, which were full of wisdom or perhaps madness, gleamed with insight.
“I have already gleaned some information from the memories of the soldiers in that world. That newly born god, Kana… he possesses the title of ‘Savior’ recognized by the Astral Plane.”
"More importantly, this world did not encounter an internal crisis sufficient to destroy it before facing the Void. What does this mean?"
"This means that the astral plane has determined that, under the leadership of this savior, this world is capable of 'surviving' the impact of the void!"
"What they are doing now is not merely prolonging their existence, but arrogantly trying to protect more, trying to preserve the integrity and vitality of the entire world amidst the raging tide of the void! Lord of Resistance, don't you understand?"
"This means that the Void can't crack this tough nut! This world can't be taken!"
At this point, even if they weren't fighting for the enemy, they would at least be slacking off and taking advantage of the chaos, right? The King of Resistance listened quietly, his massive body as immovable as a mountain.
He didn't seem surprised by the analysis of the Destruction Ape.
During this time, he lay in wait in the Sunset Sea, observing Aigella's defensive network like the most patient hunter, and had already deeply felt the resilience and precision of this world.
That dynamic balance of defense system, efficient logistics support, and terrifying rule infiltration.
Even his soul was protected, and the endless stream of trump cards—the Earth Dragon, the Alchemy Dragon—made him realize that Aigera's resistance was far beyond his expectations.
Nothing is predetermined.
The King of Resistance's voice remained cold, yet seemed to carry a barely perceptible fluctuation: "The so-called 'destiny' is nothing but the self-comfort of the weak. Just like... just like my world once was."
These words were like a key, instantly unlocking the floodgates of the Destroyer Ape's memories.
As a "veteran" in the Apocalypse, he retained a relatively complete sense of self-will over the long years thanks to his instinct for information gathering and keen observation of changes in mentality.
He was naturally aware of the King of Resistance's past.
That world... was once united as one, more united than ever before.
The King of Resistance, like Cana, was once held in high esteem and was considered a pillar of the world.
Under his leadership, that world unleashed astonishing potential. If it had continued along a normal trajectory, even if it couldn't completely defeat the Void, it would have been absolutely capable of preserving the flame of civilization, rekindling hope in the ruins, and perhaps even ushering in a more glorious golden age.
However, they failed.
The world was completely annihilated, returning to nothingness.
The reason for the failure was clear to the Ape of Destruction—the Void sensed the stubborn resistance of that world and felt threatened, so it intensified its invasion!
Far beyond conventional, targeted, and destructive forces were deployed, with powerful apocalypses specifically assigned to destroy the core nodes of resistance.
The King of Resistance fought with all his might, but in the end, he could only watch helplessly as his homeland was completely destroyed.
After becoming the Apocalypse King, he witnessed world after world being destroyed by invasions of far less intensity than his own.
Each time he witnessed it, it was like another knife being ripped into his broken heart.
Why?
Why should his world have to endure such "special treatment"?
If it were only this "normal" intensity, his world could have been safe and sound!
And now, the world of Aegira is experiencing an invasion of an intensity even more terrifying than what he experienced back then.
But they... did it even better.
We'll defend it more firmly!
They could even quickly turn the Crystal Laws against them, forcing the Mourning Queen into a fierce battle, intercepting the Rift Queen, and restricting his and the Ape of Destruction's movements at every turn.
This contrast, this disparity, was like the last straw that broke the camel's back.
The resentment, bitterness, humiliation, and bitterness against the injustice of the void that had been suppressed for countless years erupted violently in the depths of the King of Resistance's heart, which had long been riddled with holes, when he witnessed Aegira's "success"!
Perhaps it was due to the effects of the complete corruption of the void, or perhaps it was because the string of "reason" within him finally snapped—he was no longer satisfied with observing, waiting, and searching for weaknesses.
Only one crazy thought remained in his mind.
He will use everything he has to destroy this world! He will prove that Aegira's success was just an illusion! He will show the Void that even with such power, he can destroy it!
He wanted to...vent his unquenchable, destructive resentment!
Looking into the eyes of the King of Resistance, which seemed to burn with dark flames behind his dark gold mask, and feeling the resolute and insane will to destroy emanating from him, the dissatisfaction in the heart of the Destruction Ape dissipated quickly like a punctured balloon.
Instead, there is a deep, cold understanding.
It turned out to be the case.
The Destruction Ape remained silent for a moment, then slowly and heavily nodded its enormous, scarred head.
"……Understood."
His voice returned to calm, even carrying a hint of weary indifference.
At that moment, the Destruction Ape clearly foresaw the fate of the King of Resistance.
Such an extreme mental breakdown, such a strong and proactive embrace of destruction, even the will to destroy others, is tantamount to actively opening the last line of defense of the mind in the face of the erosion of the void.
The remaining free will belonging to the individual "King of Resistance" will be completely washed away and devoured by the surging pollution of the void.
The next time you see him, he will no longer be the King of Resistance who was once resentful, observant, and thoughtful, but will only become a level 15 Apocalypse weapon called "King of Resistance," a pure, insane, and selfless being.
Combat effectiveness may decline due to the loss of tactical thinking, but at least they will no longer "give up".
Another being of "knowledge" is about to disappear into this eternal void.
The Destruction Ape has witnessed such transformations far too many times over the long years.
Each time, it confirmed the cold, hard rule he had summarized.
Even if it's not that extreme.
The King of Resistance will also completely embrace the Void and become a true Apocalypse.
Just like that bedbug.
……
Meanwhile, in the world of Aigella, there floats a sea of spiritual will, protected by layers of rules and divine radiance.
The true core of the earthly divine kingdom is hidden here by Kana.
It is a reflection of the core of the earthly divine kingdom.
But this is just an illusion.
The truth is that the core of the earthly divine kingdom is morality, while the reflection of this spiritual world is the real thing.
This is just a simple tactic.
Kana did not sit on his magnificent throne, but rather sat casually on the ground, leaning against the cold base armrests of the throne.
His eyes were slightly closed, as if he were dozing, but the pulse of the entire world of Aegira, as well as all the movements of the void in the torrent of data from the world's mainframe, were clearly reflected in his mental will.
Naturally, the near-death experience of the Destruction Ape under the Judgment of Katherkel, the sudden intervention of the King of Resistance to rescue it, the conflict and exchange between the two on that completely corrupted mountain peak... all of this was as clear as if it were happening right before Karna's eyes.
Kana's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, a divine radiance emanating from him, reflecting his profound thoughts.
"Destroy the world with all your might..."
He murmured silently, as if chewing on the bitterness and despair behind the King of Resistance's mad will.
Is that really the case?
The space around the throne seemed to ripple subtly in response to his whisper. (End of Chapter)