Awakening：The Infinite Evolution of My Talent as a Low-Level Awakener - Chapter 583

Chapter 583: Chapter 583: The Arrival of the God of Runes!
The blood wolves, filling the sky, blotted out the sun, surrounding Sterl within a vast radius of ten thousand meters. The air around him was thick with Silver Moon Wolf God’s malevolent aura, and within this whirlwind of destruction, the blood moon crescent blades formed from the deity’s true body flickered with killing intent, as if they would shred Sterl into pieces at any moment.

Sterl’s expression remained unchanged as he calmly watched the unfolding scene. He had already tested the effects of his Invincible Power earlier, and even a higher-level deity would be unable to harm him in the slightest.

It was no surprise. After all, this was an embodiment of the golden code of the entire [Transcendence] world, a form of high-tier authority within this world!

With a subtle shift in his thoughts, a shimmering object, like a dreamlike gemstone, appeared in his hand. This was none other than the Illusory Dream he had acquired from the treasury earlier.

Having undergone multiple rounds of evolution and enhancement, the Illusory Dream now contained Dream Power that was fifteen times more potent than the original. If all of the Dream Power within it were unleashed, it was unimaginable just how terrifying the resulting power would be.

And this was Sterl’s trump card for escaping. After all, Silver Moon Wolf God was currently attacking him with everything he had, and Sterl intended to act as though he were on the brink of death. By using this item, he could create an illusion of a mutual destruction scenario, one that even a higher-level deity would be unable to detect.

As for Silver Moon Wolf God, if he truly wanted to kill him, Sterl would seize the opportunity to wipe him out. That way, he wouldn’t waste the power of his Illusory Dream.

A cold gleam flashed in Sterl’s eyes as he activated his Invincible Power and allowed the phantom blood wolves to continue attacking him. Silver Moon Wolf God, who was hidden within the countless blood wolf illusions, kept his gaze fixed on Sterl’s form, not rushing into an attack.

He had sensed that something about Sterl was strange, so he held back, not acting hastily. Sure enough, he soon noticed the faint shield around Sterl, identical to the golden barrier that had blocked him before. It became clear that this was no one-time defensive item; it was a sustained defensive artifact!

Believing he had uncovered the truth, Silver Moon Wolf God steadied his fluctuating emotions, deciding to wait for the effect of the shield to expire. Then, he would strike decisively and wipe Sterl out in an instant, leaving no chance for him to retaliate.

Noticing that Silver Moon Wolf God had yet to make a move, Sterl’s brows twitched slightly as he immediately deduced the likely reason. He then concealed the effect of his invincibility and summoned a series of swords, each one cleaving through the blood wolf phantoms that lunged toward him, shattering them into fragments.

Seeing this, Silver Moon Wolf God’s gaze sharpened. He knew the time was almost up. This time, he would make sure that Hades had nowhere to escape—no way up to the heavens, no door down to the earth!

But just as he prepared to strike, an angry voice suddenly echoed from not far away.

“Bold fool! To dare harm the hero of Orichalcum under my kingdom, you are asking for death!”

In the next moment, a figure stepped out from the rift in space, a god whose features were mysterious, glowing with countless intricate and divine runes. The moment the figure appeared, a surge of recognition filled the hearts of all present.

This was none other than the God of Runes, a high-ranking deity of Orichalcum!

The God of Runes, seeing Hades in a perilous situation, wasted no time and immediately took action.

Releasing his divine authority as a high-ranking runic god, a silver field suffused with countless glowing runes enveloped the surroundings, rapidly erasing the influence of the Moon Divine Authority. At the same time, an exquisitely complex rune was triggered from his hand, instantaneously appearing around Sterl.

“Power of Sanctuary, activate.”

The God of Runes uttered a soft incantation, and the power of the rune surged to life. Under the empowerment of high-level Divine Power, a protective aura enveloped Sterl. The incoming blood wolves, drawn from Silver Moon Wolf God’s relentless assault, were all halted before they could even approach, unable to breach the shield.

As the God of Runes gazed in Sterl’s direction, he finally relaxed. Eterna had already reported all of Hades’ actions. It could be said that without this person, Orichalcum would have been defeated at least three times by now.

Especially this last battle, where, single-handedly, without regard for his trump cards or any fear of sacrifice, he had withstood the assault of an upper-tier deity, buying Orichalcum enough time to recover.

Though reluctant to admit it, this was the undeniable truth. Therefore, Hades was truly a hero of Orichalcum, deserving of a statue to be erected in his honor, a figure to be remembered forever.

A hero like this certainly could not be allowed to fall at the hands of the vile Ashen Temple. Moreover, his power and potential had caused a stir not only with the God of Runes but also with the lord of the royal city. So much so that the royal lord had set aside all reservations, willing to do whatever it took to recruit this person into Orichalcum’s ranks. Thus, Hades was also seen as a critical asset to the kingdom.

“It’s the God of Runes! The deity who masters the Laws of Runes and wields the power of all runes!”

“Wonderful! It’s our god! Our high-ranking deity has finally arrived!”

“Hahahaha! This time, the tables have turned! I’ve seen the records of the God of Runes’ power. He’s one of the highest-ranking deities, one of the foremost in the hierarchy. His high-tier rune Divine Authority combines all kinds of abilities into one, very comprehensive, without any weaknesses!”

“The Silver Moon Wolf God of the Ashen Temple is definitely no match for the God of Runes. What’s more, he’s already been injured by Lord Hades!”

Seeing the God of Runes arrive and take action, the people of Orichalcum couldn’t contain their excitement. They had waited so long, having come close to despair several times, but now—finally—Hades’ mission had been completed.

With this in mind, everyone turned their gaze toward Sterl, who was surrounded by blood wolf phantoms. Although they couldn’t see what was happening inside, with the God of Runes intervening, they were certain that Hades would be safe.

At that moment, Sterl’s movements suddenly froze. Looking at the protective aura of runic power surrounding him, he twitched his lips slightly. The Illusory Dream he was about to activate settled back into silence.

“To think I miscalculated… What the hell is going on here?”

Sterl was a bit speechless. He hadn’t expected the God of Runes to act so quickly. If it had been just a second later, he would have had more than enough time to unleash the full power of Illusory Dream. But now, he had been saved. It would be too obvious to feign madness and self-destruction right in front of them. That would have been far too unrealistic. So, Sterl decided to hold back, waiting for the right moment to strike.

The Silver Moon Wolf God, who had been preparing to launch a fatal assault, also stopped. A sinister expression appeared on his face as he couldn’t help but curse under his breath.

It was so close. Just one more step, and this sinner of the Ashen Temple would have been obliterated. But unfortunately, the God of Runes had arrived just in time, choosing to protect the man, and in doing so, he missed his perfect opportunity.

“Cough, cough.”

The Silver Moon Wolf God coughed a few times. The injury on his chest, which had been suppressed until now, was beginning to spread as the mysterious, destructive force still lingering inside him started to erode his life force. If he didn’t treat it soon, it could leave a hidden, long-term ailment.

With the God of Runes watching closely from the side, if he were to attempt to kill Hades now, he would likely pay a heavy price, or even risk his own life. So…

After thinking it over, the Silver Moon Wolf God decided to retreat. The current situation was extremely unfavorable for him. It would be better to retreat and regroup before coming up with another strategy. With that thought, the aura around him slightly dimmed as he prepared to shift into his blood moon form and escape.

At the same time, the God of Runes, seeing that Hades was unharmed, let out a sigh of relief. But he immediately began to gather his power again. Runes began to form in his hands, one after another, quickly coming together to create an even more complex and powerful rune. He continued to layer them, and with each layer, the energy radiating from the rune grew more terrifying, as if it contained some dreadful, destructive force.

Sensing the overwhelming aura of danger, the Silver Moon Wolf God hesitated no more. Survival was his priority. No matter what, he had to escape.

But then, he caught a glimpse of Sterl, his face cold and mocking as he looked back at him.

“Using a high-level divine authority against weak Divine Power and still getting countered? How pathetic. Do you even know how to fight? Just go back and buy yourself a drill to end it all. You’re nothing but trash.”

“Now you want to run? Hahaha, where are you going to escape to, you defeated dog? I’ll never forget today’s grudge. After this battle, I’ll join Orichalcum. As long as I’m alive, I’ll make sure your Ashen Temple never finds peace. I’m going to destroy you all! Expel you! Obliterate you! And you, you mongrel… I’m going to chain you up, throw you in the filthiest place, and make you a dog that only eats shit!”

Sterl went all out, launching a full barrage of insults and mockery. This guy couldn’t escape! If the Silver Moon Wolf God got away now, what would he do? Sterl had planned on stepping back and disappearing from the scene. He didn’t want to get too deeply involved; it wasn’t worth the risk. But if the Silver Moon Wolf God escaped, that would ruin everything. No, he couldn’t let him leave. The final act of this drama had to be played out.

Hearing Sterl’s threats and insults, the Silver Moon Wolf God’s forehead bulged with veins, his eyes seemingly about to shoot fire. But the angrier he got, the clearer his mind became.

The God of Runes was still gathering power. He had two choices: interrupt the God of Runes and fight him, or launch a brutal attack on Sterl. The former was clearly unrealistic. Not only was the God of Runes as powerful as he was, but the Silver Moon Wolf God was also seriously injured, his combat effectiveness significantly weakened. The risk of such a fight was far too high.

As for the latter, attacking Sterl would give the God of Runes a chance to intervene, possibly leading to a devastating blow, or even obliteration.

So… he had no choice but to escape first.