Chapter 311: Unexpected Reinforcements, Destroying the Altar


    It''s over…


    Grimnir''s face turned pale, and despair filled his heart. Without the Split Voidability, he had no way to break the spatial lock.


    If it were just Ice Talkeralone, he wouldn''t be afraid in the slightest.


    But there was also Terranand John.


    He had virtually no way to fight back and was being relentlessly pummeled by thebined efforts of the three.


    John seized the opportunity andnded a fatal blow, triggering his Plundertalent and gaining 1% more of the Shadow Power of Laws.


    "Godyer, it''s just the Huntersarmy left. We should be able to hold them off!" Ice Talkersaw a glimmer of hope. She quickly made her way to the city wall, blocking the gap and putting everything into stopping the iing Hunters.


    John joined the battle, and with a thought, he summoned the Elves, Beast n, Blues Familymembers, and the Skyline Continenthumans to help halt the Hunters'' advance.


    With theirbined efforts, they gradually regained control of the city wall and sealed the gap where the Huntershad breached.


    Seeing this, Ice Talkerfelt a rush of joy. Perhaps she really could build the first city on Shadow Star, making her future ns much easier to carry out.


    What shocked her most, however, was John''sstrength. He had actually killed Kangusand defeated the peak-tier Shadow n upper-tier gods—a force of over a hundred thousand.


    The only regret was that The Absoluteand Wrath of the Heavenshad managed to escape.


    She sighed inwardly but didn''t dwell on it. She turned her full attention back to fighting the Hunters.


    Meanwhile, Johnwasn''t hurrying to join the fray. Instead, he made his way toward Tracy.


    It was thanks to her that they had been able to destroy the Great Formation of the Surrounding Star, allowing them to escape the danger.


    Now, Tracywas pale and weak, slumped against the city wall, clearly exhausted.


    Thatst strike had drained too much of her energy.


    "Tracy, are you alright?" Johnasked, concern evident in his voice.


    "It''s alright, let the others handle the rest. You go rest in World-in-Hand," Johnsaid, gently channeling pure life energy into her to replenish her mental strength.


    The little girl weakly shook her head and, with a soft sigh, opened her arms to him. She leaned into his embrace, speaking in a faint voice, "Old man, I''m a bit drained."


    "It''s alright, let the others handle the rest. You go rest in World-in-Hand," Johnsaid, gently channeling pure life energy into her to replenish her mental strength.


    "Okay," Tracynodded obediently. She couldn''t be of any help at the moment. Moreover, she had gained new insight into the power of Star Dustand wanted to return to World-in-Handto continue understanding the Immortalinheritance.


    Johnthen pulled Tracyinto World-in-Hand, before turning to Jean. "Jean, you can''t help here either. Go back to World-in-Handand look after Tracy."


    "Alright," she answered without hesitation.


    Among the women, apart from Sini, Jeanwas the one closest to Tracy, and the two of them got along extremely well.


    Now, Johnjoined the battle. The vast Power of Lawssurged from him as he put everything into holding off the Hunters.


    With his Wrath of the Godstalent, his skill cooldowns and energy consumption were nearly negligible. His power alone was enough to block an entire wall of Hunters.


    However, he didn''t reveal too much of his strength. Instead, he slowed the pace of his attacks slightly and worked with the Blues Familymembers to hold the line at one section of the wall.


    The one most pleased with this was Sini. Although the battles of the day had left her somewhat mentally fatigued, it didn''t affect her speed in ughtering Huntersin the slightest.


    John confirmed that Tracywas in no danger, and with the protection of powerful Beast nwarriors like Cand-Dragon, he allowed her to fight freely.


    "Ice Talker, we''re here to help!" A clear voice rang out, and four figures rapidly approached from the horizon.


    The Overseers!


    Johnfrowned. All four of them were The Overseers, and their cultivation levels were all above two stars. One of them had an aura that was no weaker than Ice Talker''s.


    He became wary. Now that only the Huntersremained, they could definitely hold the line. So why were these four showing up now? Were they really here to help defend the city?


    "Thank you!" Ice Talkerwas surprised to see the four but didn''t refuse their help.


    "Master." Quagmlier, with his massive form, stepped up to John, speaking in a low voice. "These four are The Overseersfrom the Underworld nand Sea n. The leader is Centerorfrom the Underworld n, a three-star The Overseerin the early stages. The other is Saukers, also from the Underworld n, a The Overseer. Thest two, Swordmanand Thunderover, are The Overseersfrom the Sea n."


    "Sea n?" Johncouldn''t help but look at Swordmanand Thunderover. Both had reached theter stages of two-star The Overseerstatus, more powerful than that Terranhe had encountered earlier.


    He wasn''t familiar with the Underworld n, but he had killed the Sea Kingfrom the Sea n, and the Sea ndefinitely didn''t have good intentions toward him.


    The Swordmansensed John''sgaze and coldly shot him a look but didn''t respond.


    Johnasked, curious, "Are these four really here to help defend the city?"


    Quagmlierpaused, unsure, "I think so. The Nature nholds a high position among The Overseers. Plus, Emperor of the Underworldis also from the Underworld n."


    Johnnodded, no longer paying attention to the four new arrivals. He turned to Chrisand asked, "Elder, do you think you can hold off the Huntershere?"


    "Don''t worry. With the city wall in ce, we have no problem," Chrisreplied confidently.


    "Good. Then I''ll go to other ces. Quagmlier, you stay here," Johninstructed, making his way toward Sini.


    Both he and Siniwere bounty targets for the Shadow n, and the rewards were hefty—a whole. No The Overseercould resist such a tempting offer.


    He was worried they might try to harm Sini.


    Boom, boom…


    The sound of explosions echoed through the area, apanied by battle cries and the anguished screams of the Hunters.


    Under the city wall, countless Hunterscorpses had already piled up.


    As time passed, it quickly became evening. Throughout the entire day, the Huntersnever once breached the wall.


    Ice Talkerhad been worried that the Shadow nwould send more forces to cause trouble, but as the monster tide was about to end, no Shadow nexperts had arrived. This relieved her a little.


    "Roar!"


    At that moment, a series of angry roars echoed from the distance. Johnnoticed that it was a golden-striped Hunters'' Brood Mother.


    The surrounding Huntersarmy seemed to hear the call and quickly began retreating, like a tide pulling back.


    The bodies of the Huntersand scattered spoils were all devoured by the retreating army.


    He really wanted to y the creature, but with the four The Overseersstill nearby, uncertain whether they were friend or foe, he didn''t dare to leave Sini''sside.


    Johnfocused on the golden-striped Hunters'' Brood Mother. This creature was likely very rare among Hunters'' Brood Mothers, and it would drop an even rarer golden Soul Essence, which, when refined, could directly increase his Soul Techniqueby a hundred thousand.


    He really wanted to y the creature, but with the four The Overseersstill nearby, uncertain whether they were friend or foe, he didn''t dare to leave Sini''sside.


    "The Huntersare retreating!"


    "Great! We''ve seeded…"


    Cheers erupted from the walls.


    But Ice Talkerdidn''t rx. There was no system notification, and the monster tide had not truly ended yet.


    As the Hunterswithdrew, a new army appeared outside the city walls—Spirit Beasts!


    The leader was an upper-tier god-level Spirit Beast. It surveyed the city walls and its gaze lingered on Johnfor a moment. Then, it let out a low growl and led its army of Spirit Beastsin retreat.


    "Huh? The Spirit Beastsaren''t attacking the city?" Swordman, standing nearby, spoke in confusion, a hint of disappointment in his voice.


    [System Announcement: The Nature Cityhas sessfully repelled the monster tide attack. Nature n Ice Talkerhas sessfully established the first force, Nature City.]


    ...


    Three system announcements rang out, and only then did Ice Talkerlet out a sigh of relief, her face lighting up with joy.


    "We did it!"


    "Shadow nis nothing to worry about after all."


    "Nonsense. How could those despicable bastardspare to us, the Nature n?"


    Cheers resounded on the walls as well.


    However, John''s brow furrowed. He kept his eyes fixed on the four figures—Centerorand the others.


    At that moment, the four seemed to make a move, and Thunderoverquietly began flying toward the city.


    His target was the city''s altar stone!


    If the altar of the city was destroyed, the entire city-building effort would fail.


    Johnquickly reacted and warned, "Ice Talker, be careful! That guy is trying to destroy the altar."


    "You dare!" Ice Talkeralso noticed Thunderover''smovement and shouted angrily, preparing to take action to stop him.


    But Centerorcharged forward, blocking her path.


    Ice Talkerwas furious. "Centeror, do you want to make an enemy of the Nature n?"


    "Don''t misunderstand," Centerorexined with a smile. "I only promised the Shadow nthat I wouldn''t let you establish a city. I don''t wish to be an enemy of the Nature n."


    "Very well. It seems you and the Shadow nare cut from the same cloth!" Ice Talkerretorted angrily, no longer willing to waste words. She waved her hand, and several vines flew toward Centeror, aiming to strike him.


    "Attack!" Centerorsaid, seeing that their n had already been exposed. He no longer bothered with Disguise.


    Beside him, Saukersmoved to engage the Terran, while Swordmanfrom the Sea nimmediately turned his attention toward John.


    "Human, today I will avenge Lord Sea King!" Swordmanshouted coldly. With a wave of his hand, Spatial powersurged, and he instantly pulled both Johnand Siniinto his World-in-Hand.


    Clearly, his goal was to kill the two of them and im the Shadow Godreward.


    Johnfound himself in an unfamiliar world, where towering mountains loomed and the air was thick with a powerful, cutting aura.


    This was obviously Swordman''sWorld-in-Hand.


    In the moment he had left the city, he noticed that Thunderoverhad already destroyed the city''s altar. It seemed that Ice Talker''seffort to establish the city had failed.


    "Sini, enter my World-in-Handfirst," Johnsaid, worried for her safety.


    She nced around, sighed helplessly, and nodded in agreement.


    She mastered the Power of the Nine Nether, which could counteract the World-in-Hand, but her strength was still too weak to destroy Swordman''sWorld-in-Hand. She realized that she would be of no help here and could only be a burden.


    Buzz!


    Sini''sform disappeared as she entered John''sWorld-in-Hand. Swordmanappeared in front of him, floating in the air, his long de held in an embrace, his gaze disdainful."Human, I highly doubt you can kill Sea King." He said coldly.


    Johnsmiled faintly, looking around at Swordman''sWorld-in-Hand."You''ll find out soon enough," Johnsaid calmly.


    "Heaven and Earth Transformation!" He shouted, and the winds began to howl. A terrifying aura spread, and his body rapidly erged, transforming into a towering giant, over ten thousand feet tall.


    Swordmanwas momentarily surprised by the sight, but he wasn''t intimidated. He sneered."Human, it''s useless. In my World-in-Hand, I am invincible. Just die already."


    With that, he drew his long de, and the Sword Intentsurged. The entire space seemed to bend and obey hismand as countless des of light gathered, roaring toward John, ready to strike.


    Boom boom...


    The explosions were deafening, and Johnwas instantly obliterated, his form crushed under the sheer force of the assault.