Awakening：The Infinite Evolution of My Talent as a Low-Level Awakener - Chapter 306

Chapter 306: The Sacred Loot Sphere
The [Transcendence] demigod was clearly gravely injured!

His combat power was not even in the same league as the hellish demigod!

As they witnessed the scene before them, the expressions of the numerous [Transcendence] players gradually turned grim. They had already been besieged, indicating a significant disadvantage in terms of low-end combat power.

Now, with the high-end combat power also facing a crushing defeat, wasn’t this a disaster?

At that moment, however, Sterl, who was hiding in the shadow space, maintained a calm demeanor.

This was a reasonable outcome.

The equipment and skills used by the hellish players came at a considerable cost; there was no way they could win in a direct confrontation against the [Transcendence] players.

Moreover…

Sterl keenly observed that even though the hellish players had formed a team, they were still scheming against each other, indicating a high level of internal competition!

If the players in [Transcendence] engaged in conspiracies to manipulate things for various resources, there were still some decent players who would fairly and openly share the loot.

But in hell, the main theme was mutual struggle, where it was kill or be killed; this environment would certainly foster players with stronger combat power!

Even the players nurtured in the relatively harsh environment of the Hall of Valor were like greenhouse flowers compared to the hellish players.

Then, Sterl noticed that the golden document inside him began to shine again, followed by a mission being issued to him by [Transcendence].

[Hostile players from your faction detected in danger.]

[Accept mission to rescue? Yes/No]

[Mission Description: Please assess your own strength against the hellish players and decide whether to rescue your companions.]

[Mission Requirement: Attempt to rescue players from your faction if possible.]

[Reward: Sacred Loot Sphere (guaranteed to provide you with usable resources; the more companions you rescue, the better the reward.)] 1

“Is [Transcendence] actively sending me a mission?”

Sterl was somewhat surprised. If it weren’t for his earlier speculations, he wouldn’t think much of it.

But after suspecting that there might be issues with [Transcendence], he wondered if opening a layer of hell could provide significant benefits to [Transcendence] itself. Otherwise, why would [Transcendence] be so proactive?

Moreover…

Sterl suddenly realized something: the fact that this was the second time this happened couldn’t be a coincidence. Every time the golden document shone, the [Transcendence] system reacted.

The two were definitely related.

However, in the main world, this document had not shone at all.

Perhaps it was only in hell, a place that [Transcendence] could not control, that the document would activate…

As for the mission itself, Sterl unhesitatingly chose to accept it.

The reward would undoubtedly enhance his abilities, and that was a very precious bonus.

Just then…

The infighting among the hellish players had intensified.

“Alright, alright, you can have the first kill this time.”

A creature with a scorpion tail and a body of deep red casually agreed, but the next moment, he changed his tune. “Forget it, I’m not doing it!”

Then, with a sudden burst of speed, he lit up with a platinum glow.

He transformed into a streak of light and charged into the crowd of [Transcendence] players. This hellish player was a complete-level demigod.

The skill he unleashed was extremely subtle, and Sterl instantly assessed that if it successfully hit a [Transcendence] player, it would certainly result in severe casualties.

Without hesitation, he burst out of the shadow space!

Swish!

Sterl positioned himself in front of the hellish player.

However…

Facing the hellish player head-on, Sterl felt a significant pressure.

The demigod released a Platinum Skill that came with a locking effect, and Sterl already sensed that vital points all over his body were about to be hit, a prickling sensation coursing through him.

But…

Sterl did not hesitate; a flicker of determination flashed in his eyes.

Black Sun Descends!

The End of All Things!

In an instant…

The hellish player rushing towards Sterl was the first to suffer heavily; he abruptly exited his flying state and stumbled awkwardly to the ground.

Though the hellish player had fought through blood and flames, he didn’t possess resources that were significantly stronger than those of the [Transcendence] players.

High-end skills like Silent Domain were something they had never encountered before.

Caught off guard, this complete-level demigod found himself in a very precarious position, exposing his vulnerabilities right in front of Sterl, who greeted him with a strike enhanced by Flowing Water and the effect of One Sword Opens the Sky.

Crack, crack!

Sterl felt as though the effect of One Sword Opens the Sky had sliced through some sort of life-saving item.

The hellish demigod was split in two, his body shredded into countless fine needles by the Flowing Water blade, all of which were swiftly absorbed by the void.

He died in shock, caught off guard…

His entire power hadn’t even been fully utilized before he was simply… gone!

Sterl noticed that after the hellish player died, a loot sphere burst forth from his body, which was rapidly dissolved along with his soul, devoured by hell.

No wonder these players were in such fierce competition; they too were bound by the rules of hell, turning into nutrients upon death…

This allowed for a continuous cycle of nurturing new players.

In the blink of an eye, Sterl thought of this.

Meanwhile, the battle situation shifted dramatically.

Although The End of All Things lasted less than a second, the terrifying black sun sent chills down the spines of the [Transcendence] players.

Under the faction attack mode, nearly all the hellish players fell into a state of paralysis and backlash, with only a few managing to escape the calamity because they were too busy bickering with others, failing to activate any abilities.

On the other hand, while the [Transcendence] players were slightly weaker in hard power, their combat proficiency was undoubtedly high, and they immediately seized the opportunity to counterattack!

Immediately, beams of platinum light erupted, and Sterl calmly stood with his hands over each other, exuding the demeanor of a master.

Behind him, a terrifying surge of energy roiled, multiple skills intertwining to create a dazzling storm of iridescent colors, forcing the surface of the battlefield to dip several feet.

For hundreds of miles around, it resembled a scene from the apocalypse.

Within this horrific energy storm, gusts of hurricane winds whipped at Sterl’s clothing, yet he stood firm and unyielding!

The primary reason for his fortitude was the faction’s damage immunity.

When the storm finally subsided, the hellish players had suffered a reduction of about one-fifth of their numbers!

The reason they lost only this many players, despite being under control, was that demigod-level fighters often had some sort of life-saving items.

Not everyone could wield One Sword Opens the Sky like Sterl and eliminate everything in their path.

After this wave of explosive power, both sides entered a standoff.

The [Transcendence] players needed some time to catch their breath after unleashing their ultimate skills, while the hellish players, having activated their life-saving items, were mostly in a state of reconstituting their bodies and unable to counterattack.

Once both sides had recovered and stood on equal footing, they hesitated, wary of engaging!

The [Transcendence] players were not foolish; they understood that the earlier victory was largely due to the arrival of a new powerhouse. They knew they couldn’t win in a direct confrontation, so they could only choose to fight alongside this newly joined strongman.

The hellish players were equally aware—

The black sun had been terrifying, and they hadn’t immediately thought of a solution.

In a one-on-one fight, a purification item could solve the problem, but in a team battle…

The threat of such crowd control skills was significant.

Who could guarantee that everyone could break free from control?

If there was no assurance, the upcoming battle would fall into a disadvantageous position, and even those who could break free might face being overwhelmed.

Moreover, the hellish players were deeply entrenched in their own internal conflicts; they were reluctant to sacrifice for their companions. Consequently, none of them dared to act, fearing that being the first to expose themselves would lead to their own demise.

For a moment, both sides were locked in a stalemate.

Then, the [Transcendence] players turned to look back, each one filled with surprise.

“It’s you… it’s you!”

They recognized Sterl as the mysterious demigod who had previously wielded spatial law!

Immediately, they switched to a more respectful address.

Their faces were filled with joy!

This esteemed individual must be here to help; thankfully, we had taken the initiative to befriend him earlier and forged a good relationship!

The player team gathered around Sterl, looking grateful.

“Sir, we owe this victory to your intervention!”

“A great favor is not to be repaid in words. If we gain anything from this in hell, feel free to choose whatever you desire.”

Sterl raised an eyebrow, surprised that these people were quite reasonable.

However, the expressions of the hellish players turned grim.

If the demigod who had unleashed the black sun had maintained a good relationship with these [Transcendence] players, their collaboration would undoubtedly have become even closer. This was troublesome!

But to Sterl’s surprise, the hellish players did not choose to retreat; instead, their faces lit up with a more fervent excitement.

“Very well…”

“That person will surely bring greater rewards!”

“Kill him! Kill him!”

The hellish players’ eyes were filled with madness!

They had no intention of temporarily retreating to avoid confrontation.

Since they were all demigods, there was a chance to eliminate this newly emerged mysterious entity and claim the higher rewards issued by Swallowing Heaven!

Indeed, the hellish players had their own missions to complete: indiscriminately kill all units coming from [Transcendence]. The stronger the enemy, the better the rewards.

However, despite their fervor, these players did not lose their rationality.

They would not recklessly charge at an unknown strong enemy. The remaining complete-level demigod among the hellish players surprisingly pulled out a dagger and brutally gouged out one of his own eyes.

He crushed the eyeball with his hand, and with a pop, the crystalline structure, blood, and various tissues ignited simultaneously, transforming into a strange eye that began to scan the surroundings.

Sterl suddenly felt an overwhelming sensation of being seen through, and a notification flashed before his eyes—

[You are being watched by the Eye of Delusion. Your information has been exposed.]

Sterl was taken aback; his double concealment had never been pierced before.

Fortunately, the notification only indicated—

[Your attribute panel has been exposed.]

He let out a slight sigh of relief; at least this skill didn’t target disguises based on appearance.

Had his true form been revealed, even though he bore no ill will toward the [Transcendence] players nearby, he would have had no choice but to eliminate them all to silence any witnesses…