The Last King Of Darkness-Chapter 1611 - 761: The Great Promotion (Part 2)

In the next moment, the entire ritual lit up, a misty glow rising, enveloping the whole area, reflecting with the golden light of the Holy Fire. A peculiar aura approached, and for a moment, Rod felt as if he were standing in the boundless sky, surrounded by endless emptiness, his heart and mind opening infinitely, as if merging with the universe.

"It’s time."

Rod said, suppressing his excitement.

"Horus, step into the center of the ritual."

A rare hint of nervousness flashed across Horus’s withered face. He couldn’t help but ask again, "Rod, are you sure it’s me? Do I really... have the potential?"

Rod replied in a deep voice, "Never have I been more certain than this moment, Archbishop. Your potential exceeds your imagination; it is the suppression of the Black Fog that has constrained your growth."

A slight smile couldn’t help but escape Horus’s lips. After all, he was the Archbishop of Trolian, having weathered countless storms, he quickly steadied himself, stepping into the center of the Ascension Ceremony.

Everyone retreated from the ritual, and Rod stood at the edge of the ceremony, pressing his hands to the ground, carefully connecting his spirit to the Ascension Ceremony.

In the next second, he seemed to arrive at the center of the Spiritual Ocean, limitless spirit flooding his vision, infinite Spiritual Energy surging beneath the ocean, and in the midst of this infinite space stood a muddled soul—that was Horus’s soul.

The Book of Knowledge shouted excitedly, "Yes, this is the Ascension Ceremony, the legendary supreme soul ritual. It will harness the power of the spirit of the universe, elevate the spirit’s position, forcibly unlock the soul’s potential, and how much is gained depends on the aptitude and ability."

The Book of the Future was equally excited: "Master, I sense infinite possibilities. Your operation will greatly influence the effect of the Ascension Ceremony. To achieve the best results, each step must be perfect. Let me help you with prophecy!"

It turned its pages frantically, golden light flashing wildly within the pages.

"Master, focus all your spirit."

Rod clenched his hands tightly, and a gale arose over the Spiritual Ocean.

"Wash Horus’s soul."

Rod directed the Spiritual Storm towards Horus, his soul immediately surrounded by the spiritual wind.

"Invoke stronger spirit."

The Spiritual Ocean began to roar, the flow of spirit rushing towards Horus’s soul.

"Ensure the wind stays outside the water, then invoke deeper spirit, layer by layer."

Deeper flows of spiritual water rushed towards Horus’s soul, his expression showing pain.

"On this foundation, invoke deeper spirit as much as possible! Round after round, never stopping!"

Rod unleashed all his power, controlling the Ascension Ceremony with all his might. The streams impacting Horus’s soul grew thicker and deeper, his spirit visibly undergoing strange changes, becoming more ethereal and transparent, like the azure sky.

"His spirit’s position has risen high!" the Book of the Future shouted.

Rod noticed Horus’s soul body undergoing changes as well, elongating, the previously muddled soul body becoming clear, stronger power being released, the Spiritual Energy Ocean collapsing towards him, his Spiritual Energy rising sharply.

It worked!

Rod became immediately excited, using all his strength to lift deeper spirit to wash Horus’s soul. After all, he was a True King, his soul power unparalleled, causing the entire Spiritual Ocean to tremble. Deeper spirit was lifted by Rod, rushing onto Horus’s soul.

Horus’s transformation became faster, residual souls dormant within his own started releasing power, the entire space trembling faintly.

But soon, the scene before his eyes began to fade, gradually returning to the Void.

The Book of Knowledge shouted, "The power of the Ascension Ceremony is about to run out!"

Rod had no time to react before the vision before him vanished, and he found himself back at the Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground.

The Ascension Ceremony before his eyes had already collapsed, the foundational framework scattered on the ground, charred as if burnt, the elements in the four directions disintegrating, the Light Stone turned into a pile of ashes, Pure Star Marrow becoming a heap of blackened, oily substance, Pure Star Source vanishing into dust, and the Divine Stone shattered, turning into ordinary stones.

In the middle, Horus stood, eyes closed, drenched in sweat, his facial expression extremely twisted.

"Lord Horus?" Bossivale probed.

In the next moment, Horus’s expression suddenly returned to normal. He snapped open his eyes, intense Divine Light radiating from his gaze, an overwhelming presence rushing forward, violent Spiritual Power Waves emanating from his soul.

"Such strong Spiritual Energy," Bossivale exclaimed.

Rod sensed it. Horus’s Spiritual Energy had at least surpassed 2 million kilocalories, much stronger than before.

Even more astonishing was his soul, the Strong Source in his soul body clearly becoming much stronger, and upon close observation, it seemed to be at least above 7 Strong Sources by dream realm standards.

"So strong?"

Rod could hardly believe it, Horus seemed entirely transformed.

"Is the Ascension Ceremony’s effect so significant?"

Luo Weiya asked softly, "Archbishop, do you feel alright?"

Horus displayed an obvious smile, like a ray of sunshine, sweeping away the melancholic air hidden in his heart.

"Everyone, I’ve never felt this good. The Ascension Ceremony is truly magical, I vaguely feel I’ve been reborn, and my soul tells me I’m ready, I can still ascend."