Rod discarded distractions, focused his mind, and exerted all his strength to squeeze his active blood. Indeed, a total of 12 drops of active blood flew out, and he instantly turned into a decayed corpse.

But at the same time, a piece of the "Demon Dragon’s Heart" had already been used.

The decayed corpse instantly became plump, like a sponge absorbing water.

Rod squeezed out another 12 drops of active blood, used the "Demon Dragon’s Heart" again, and repeated the process, quickly obtaining 108 portions of active blood.

"It’s enough, Master!" the Book of Knowledge exclaimed with joy, "108 portions of active blood might break the taboo of the ’Sacrifice’! Once broken, you can use it at will! However, Master, 100 portions is just the starting point, and 108 may not necessarily break through..."

Rod did not respond, his expression focused as he followed the method of the ’Sacrifice’, dripping 108 portions of active blood in, and a strange light burst out instantly, making the space start to tremble, with ripples of the Sea of Source emerging.

Rumble! Rumble!

A strange booming sound arose, and in the netherworld, something seemed to be loosening.

The Book of Knowledge nervously flipped through its pages, muttering, "We’re so close, so close, ahhhh, no, Master, we need just a little more!"

Rod’s heart sank, yet he wasn’t too worried, as there were plenty of people in the Royal City who could provide a little more.

If nothing else, he could also squeeze out a few more drops.

Of course, the best choice was still someone else; a single drop of active blood is too much of a drain on life.

While Rod was pondering, Trolian entered the most urgent state ever recorded.

The Investigation Legion almost moved out in full force, with all eyes from the White Tower fixed on the massive entity in the distance.

All towns and strongholds on its path of advance were evacuating at a frantic pace, the Star Marrow Altar had ceased operation, and the Black Fog Great Wall was ineffective against a creature of this magnitude, instead potentially enhancing its power.

The Royal City had also entered the highest state of battle readiness. All civilians had been evacuated to underground or behind mountains, all defense facilities were fully activated, Spiritual Power Generators were operating at full force, and the Spiritual Power Railgun was aimed in the direction of the Human Demon.

The Fire Priests continuously provided Fuel Elements and Fire Kindling as per the King’s orders. The Holy Fire became brighter than ever, with golden flames soaring to the sky, dispelling all the nearby black fog.

All preparations were completed in the shortest possible time, except for one thing—the healing of Horus, Olivia, and the Dark Moon Princess.

They still had not awakened.

The Soul Masters had never been so anxious; without them, except for the King and Rod, Trolian’s combat power would be significantly diminished.

Upon learning of this situation, Rod immediately rushed over.

Although he wasn’t proficient in healing, he had the Book of Knowledge and the Book of the Future. With their assistance, Rod quickly figured out the cause.

Under the treatment of the Soul Masters, the souls of Horus, Olivia, and the Dark Moon Princess had recovered, but their Life Power had not yet been restored. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

The Book of Knowledge explained that during the battle with the Human Demon, their souls were shattered and their life force also ebbed away, which was why they remained unconscious. The solution was simple—

The "Song of Life".

This Great Star could restore everyone’s life within a certain range. Rod had used it before, and its effect was extremely powerful. After awakening the Star Soul, it became even more potent, even able to suppress withering and decaying death.

Rod indeed activated this Life Great Star.

The "Resurrection Song".

The fiery melody echoed in the air, and the hymn of life descended upon everyone.

Boundless life energy permeated the Soul Church, flooding into the bodies of Horus and the other two, swiftly replenishing their lost life force.

In just a moment, they opened their eyes.

Horus almost leaped up, shouting, "Run, don’t worry about me!"

Rod pressed him down, "Archbishop, it’s all over."

He recounted everything that had happened afterward.

Horus stood dumbfounded, as if his soul had been extracted.

"I, I am a sinner..."