Awakening：The Infinite Evolution of My Talent as a Low-Level Awakener - Chapter 731

Chapter 731: Chapter 731: Clues of the Great Calamity, the Despair of the Frost Giant Dragon…
Sterl calmly observed the remnants of the Legion of Hell that had been torn apart, showing no intention of collecting them.

His followers were already numerous enough, and the imprinting of followers wasn’t without its limits. It depended on the strength of his soul. The stronger the soul, the more followers he could control.

In comparison, Sterl preferred to collect powerful followers. Ordinary gods had already lost their value in his eyes, reduced to mere cannon fodder. However, he was still quite interested in the ancient Frost Giant Dragon Augustine.

“You… not bad,” Sterl said, nodding in approval as he looked at the Frost Giant Dragon inside the barrier.

As someone about to become the ruler of a world, how could he not have a worthy mount? This Frost Giant Dragon, both in appearance and power, was more than qualified to be his personal steed.

Moreover, the Frozen End that the dragon had released had even managed to bind him for a time. If it hadn’t been for the Star-Bone Body, he might not have been able to break free right away.

Sensing Sterl’s gaze, Augustine gritted his teeth. It seemed he recalled some unpleasant memories.

When he was younger and weaker, a god had once looked at him with that same expression, attempting to make him a pet. He would never forget that moment.

After becoming a god, the first thing he did was kill that god.

But now, under Sterl’s gaze, he felt no murderous intent. Instead, a chill ran down his spine.

Though that burst of brute strength had only lasted for a brief moment, it had shown him that even with all his trump cards, he would struggle to resist.

As for the power left behind by his ancestors, that was no longer possible—this was his only hope of escaping this battle!

He snorted coldly, ignoring Sterl and continuing to perfect the ritual.

“It’s almost done. Just one last step.”

Taking a deep breath, Augustine forced himself to calm down. If he let his emotions run wild, the ritual might fail.

This was his only chance. There wouldn’t be a second opportunity anytime soon.

He then took out a brilliant crystal from his space.

The crystal had a glass-like luster, yet it emanated an ancient and vast aura, appearing extraordinarily remarkable.

“This is… Dragon Crystal?”

Sterl immediately recognized the crystal. It was the Dragon Crystal, formed from the death of a member of the Dragon Clan.

Not only did the crystal contain the power of the Dragon Clan member who had passed away, but it also held precious inheritance.

“Are you trying to activate the power within the Dragon Crystal?”

Sterl’s skill with formations was not lacking in the slightest. He quickly analyzed Augustine’s intentions and, with a faint smile at the corner of his lips, seemed to come up with something amusing.

Inside the barrier, Augustine placed the Dragon Crystal at the core of the formation, focusing entirely on activating the formation.

Suddenly, a massive crash sounded in his ears, causing him to flinch, nearly causing the formation to break apart.

He spun around sharply and saw Sterl’s fist slam into the barrier. Hundreds of Law powers converged, forming a terrifying vortex of power that created a crack in the barrier.

Augustine’s pupils contracted at the sight. Only he truly knew the strength of the barrier’s defense, and now it had been cracked by a single punch. Was this person some kind of monster?

“Do you really intend to wipe me out?” Sterl asked, his voice calm, “I’ve been lying dormant here, never bothering you. Why push me so relentlessly?”

“Really?” Sterl’s lips curled into a faint smile. “Then what is your purpose in activating the Dragon Crystal?”

Augustine, his mind razor-sharp, concentrated harder on the formation as he replied, “I’m not trying to fight you. I only intend to leave this world. Once I’m gone, you’ll be the ruler of this world.”

Augustine’s mind was at its peak, balancing his conversation with Sterl while carefully manipulating the formation.

He only needed one minute. Just a minute more, and he could activate the Dragon Crystal’s power and escape from this damned world.

“Heh, even if you don’t leave, I’m still the ruler of this world,” Sterl remarked, his tone calm but heavy with meaning.

“You…” Augustine was momentarily speechless. Sterl’s words were indeed reasonable. Given the power Sterl had displayed, without relying on powerful Divine Power, Augustine couldn’t think of anyone who could stand against him in the upper realms.

“You seem quite anxious?” Sterl’s voice echoed again, like a deathly melody that seemed to resonate through the air around Augustine.

“Tell me, what is the reason you’re so eager to leave this place?”

At those words, Augustine’s heart skipped a beat.

“I just… don’t want to be your enemy,” he said, forcing himself to remain calm. “I can feel it — the power within you is so monstrous that it’s unlike anything I’ve ever encountered.”

He steadied himself. Thirty more seconds. He just needed to hold out for these last thirty seconds, and the formation would be successfully activated. Once that happened, even if Sterl unleashed his mysterious, overwhelming power, it would be too late to stop his plan.

Outside the barrier, Sterl’s smile slowly faded. He wasn’t a fool. From Augustine’s behavior, it was clear the other party knew far more than he had initially let on.

Especially when he had said those words. The change in Augustine’s expression, though faint, was as clear to Sterl as a firefly in the night, especially with the map module that he had at his disposal.

Sterl’s mind raced as he pieced together Augustine’s actions, stretching back to ancient times when he had hidden from the world. He could be certain now: this ancient Frost Giant Dragon was evading something.

With that thought, the two words suddenly appeared in Sterl’s mind—Great Calamity.

“Is it because of the Great Calamity? Then I absolutely cannot allow you to leave,” Sterl muttered to himself, and his aura began to grow increasingly dangerous. Upon hearing the two words Great Calamity, Augustine’s expression changed drastically, and he immediately poured all his energy into the formation.

But in the very next instant, an unimaginable, terrifying power surged from beyond the barrier.

The Legion of Hell quickly withdrew, fear and awe evident on their faces as they watched the imposing figure emerge.

A towering figure, nine meters tall, covered in mysterious runes, stepped out from the blinding white light.

It was Sterl, having activated his Star-Bone Body.

Upon realizing that Augustine’s secret was related to the Great Calamity, Sterl had not hesitated. He immediately activated the Power of Star-Bone, unleashing his strongest form.

This was the first time he had activated his Star-Bone Body since reaching the pinnacle of his Star-Bone Sacred Body.

Compared to before, Sterl could feel that his Star-Bone Body was far more resilient now—indestructible. Even a powerful Divine Power would not be able to tear through his physical defenses.

The defensive power of the Stellar Bone Crystal Essence far surpassed that of the Stellar Crystal, especially with the improvement to his vitality. Even if he were reduced to ash, he would quickly regenerate.

Moreover, after absorbing the Thunder Abyss, combined with the automatic accumulation from his Celestial Stars Sacred Body, the Power of Star-Bone inside him had reached over three hundred points. This was more than enough to sustain the Star-Bone Body for over three hundred seconds!

Even in the heat of battle, he could last for at least a minute, significantly improving his endurance.

And, with the ten Mother Bodies in Purgatory Space that never ceased their work, continuously producing soul power, he didn’t need to worry about exhausting his reserves.

Sterl extended his hand and gently pressed it against the barrier.

The strength of the world barrier was equivalent to that of the world’s wall, especially during the process of world fusion. With each passing day, the world’s barrier would grow even stronger.

Previously, even with a Law vortex strike, the barrier had been impossible to move, demonstrating its immense durability. This was precisely why Augustine considered it his strongest trump card.

But this time, as Sterl pressed his hand against the barrier, a strange sensation ran through him, as if he were pressing against a plastic shell. While it wasn’t on the verge of crumbling with a single touch, destroying it was surprisingly easy.

Inside the barrier, Augustine’s expression changed drastically. The warning from his ancient bloodline surged through him, screaming for him to be cautious.

Even if he poured all his energy into activating the formation, he would still need at least five more seconds!

However, Sterl had already begun slowly lifting his hand. The power unleashed was akin to a star exploding, and the force ruthlessly struck the barrier.

In an instant, the barrier, as fragile as a soap bubble touched by fire, began to dissolve at a terrifying speed. It was silent, peaceful even, and yet that silence chilled the heart.

The next moment, the Murdah Forbidden Zone—spanning across thousands of miles—was violently shaken, as though struck by an asteroid.

The ground cracked, the snow melted, and the faint power of rules contained within the forbidden zone collapsed into nothingness.

The catastrophic shockwave rippled out like a wave of destruction, and everything hidden in the dark corners of the forbidden zone, all the creatures lurking within, were obliterated into dust, dead beyond any possibility of resurrection.

Even Augustine, who had been desperately trying to activate the formation, was caught in this wave of power. The formation he had nearly completed was torn apart with a deafening roar, all the materials bursting into flames as they vanished into thin air. Only the Dragon Crystal remained, lying helplessly on the ground.

Looking at the remaining Dragon Crystal, Augustine seemed paralyzed, staring blankly at the floor.

But the next moment, his stiff expression twisted into one of pure fury. He slowly turned his head to face Sterl, now in his Star-Bone Body form. His dragon eyes were filled with venomous hatred and rage.

“You should… die!!!”

A twisted roar erupted from his mouth.

“Just a little more! Just a little more! It’s all your fault! Why couldn’t you just wait for death quietly? Why did you have to stop me!? I’ll make you die!!”

With a roar, Augustine grabbed the Dragon Crystal, perhaps already blinded by rage, and charged directly toward Sterl.

Sterl’s face flickered with surprise.

After activating his Star-Bone Body, this was the first being brave enough to charge directly at him.

However, in this state, Augustine’s speed was slow as a snail. Sterl could have easily wiped him out in countless ways.

He raised his hand, about to deliver a crushing blow. But then, a thought crossed his mind. If he struck with full force, there would be no chance of capturing Augustine, much less finding even a trace of his existence. Plus, this Augustine surely had some secret hidden inside him. It wouldn’t be wise to just kill him off.

So, Sterl reined in most of his power, reducing it to roughly one-tenth of its original force, and slapped the charging Augustine.