The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　Dark said, "That's certainly possible. But it would be a waste of talent."

　Professor Sylph pondered, "But if that works, then the threshold for controlling the behavior of the mist beasts will become quite low. In the future, as long as we master the method, we can easily do it when we come here again."

　Dark said, "This must be what they call a special strategy."

　Professor Sylph nodded and said, "There's a possibility that they might send someone again in the future. This guide is still very useful."

　Dark said, "We need to add one more thing: don't look around carelessly. Otherwise, if that giant elephant is watching you, it will be very difficult to escape."

　Professor Sylph said, "I hope it will come in handy someday." The atmosphere in the carriage suddenly froze.

　After a while, Professor Cazell asked, "When do we depart?"

　Professor Sylph immediately said, "As soon as possible."

　Professor Mitya said helplessly, "I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush it. After all, haste makes waste."

　Professor Sylph paused for a moment, then said, "The necessary preparations have already been made."

　Professor Mitis pointed outside and said, "But they are not ready yet."

　Bishop Sabrina Melville and others clearly had a lot to say to the group.

　Moreover, people from both the Holy Church and the Northern Region were seriously injured in the "Flower Garden Maze".

　Now that Bishop Sabrina Melville has returned, her first priority is naturally to treat them.

　The strength of the Holy Church's personnel is actually far greater than initially appeared.

　Besides Sabrina Melville, the Holy Priestess, and the Twin Paladins, there was also "Bloody Saint" Hayley Saint Meredith and another person who remained inside the chariot and never appeared in public.

　From Professor Mitia's account alone, Darke sensed the power of the unseen person.

　That person was basically a powerhouse on par with the "Bloody Saintess".

　There are very few experts of that caliber in the entire Holy Church.

　But for this mission, including Bishop Sabrina Melville, the Holy Church sent a total of three super-strong individuals of that level!

　This shows that the Holy Church attaches great importance to this mission.

　In comparison, the Northland is much less impressive.

　Even the strongest "weather expert," Hugo Houston, cannot be considered a top-tier powerhouse.

　The strongest member of the Northern army is none other than Count Stanley Longfellow's bodyguard—Gwen!

　But can "Gwen" really represent the North? Obviously not.

　She can only represent the royal family!

　Besides waiting for the Holy Church and the Northern forces to prepare, Dak and the others soon brought up Professor Steven Harvey again.

　They actually preferred to wait here for Professor Harvey to join them, and then the group of fourteen would reunite before entering the "Heavenly Court" together!

　However, when Dark used "Fantasy Beasts: Destroyer" to locate Professor Steven Harvey, he found that he was far from the mountain peak.

　Even if he's rushing back, it will still take him at least half a day to reach the summit. By then, the opportunity will have passed.

　Those who enter are likely to return safely after going around in a big circle.

　Given the urgent situation the college was facing, there was no way they could wait even half a day longer.

　Therefore, after discussing it together, Dak and the others decided to give up waiting and try to enter the "Heavenly Court" as soon as possible!

　Therefore, after that, once the academy and the northern region were ready, they summoned all their representatives.

　It's still the same old team gathered together.

　Professor Sylph directly proposed "no more waiting." The Northern Region, already aware of the serious injuries suffered by "Magical Weather Master" Hugo Houston, had no objections.

　Only the Church expressed its opposition.

　Because the "Bloody Saintess" was indeed a very important part of their relationship. Although they had never entered the "Heavenly Court," they knew from the Holy Church's scriptures that the "Heavenly Court" was extremely dangerous at that time.

　Therefore, all they could think about was "giving it their all"! And what they meant by "giving it their all" was that everyone was there!

　As for whether they enter the "Heavenly Court" in advance, it makes no difference to them—not really.

　After all, they are essentially in competition with the Hokuriku region. Therefore, they cannot simply watch the Hokuriku region take the lead.

　“Then, as usual, a three-way vote,” Professor Mitis said.

　Gavin North stated directly, "We have made our meaning very clear."

　Professor Mitis nodded and said, "Then the two of us have two votes. What about His Excellency the Bishop?"

　Bishop Sabrina Melville's face grew increasingly serious. But after careful consideration, she could only say, "Let's go together!"

　Professor Mitis said, "That means all three votes are in favor. Now proceed to the summit immediately."

　But no sooner had she finished speaking than Bishop Sabrina Melville added, "Wait, I think we might have overlooked something."

　Gavin North asked, "What could it be?"

　Bishop Sabrina Melville said, "Haven't you noticed that we haven't encountered any elves since we entered the Mountain of the Gods?"

　As soon as she finished speaking, Gavin North's expression changed: "They're already inside."

　Bishop Sabrina Melville said, "They may have already gotten there first."

　Count Stanley Longfellow immediately shouted, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's set off right now!"

　Professor Mitya said, "After all, they are the Moon Elves. It wouldn't be surprising if they had already reached the summit of that mountain. Moreover, we wasted a lot of time in two places along the way. The elven party might have already reached the summit and entered the Heavenly Court before nightfall, before the 'Mist Beasts' rampage! Of course, it's also possible they simply got lost in the fog."

　Bishop Sabrina Melville said, "I also hope it is the latter."

　Professor Mitya smiled and said, "What's done is done. Even if they've already entered the 'Heavenly Court,' we can't change the facts. However, setting off now should minimize our losses."

　Bishop Sabrina Melville said, "Enough talk. Give me three minutes and I'll be off."

　Gavin North suddenly asked, "Then, how do we deal with those beasts in the mist?"

　Professor Mitis said directly, "Don't worry about that, we will handle it." After saying that, the three representatives returned to their respective teams.

　Professor Mitia returned to the pumpkin carriage. "Who's coming?" Professor Sylph asked. Dark was somewhat tempted.

　But Professor Mitya said directly, "I happen to have a Ghost-type Magical Spirit that ignores physical attacks."

　Professor Sylph asked, "For the first mission, to ensure absolute success, I will send the 'Wind Spirit King' along."

　Professor Mitis said, "No problem."

　Immediately afterwards, the ghost-type magical spirit summoned by Professor Mitia was taken to the giant whale's nest by "Wind Spirit King Sylph".

　After becoming fully elemental, "Wind Spirit Queen Sylph" is just a wisp of wind and is completely unafraid of the "Mist Beast" attacks.

　Professor Medea's summoned Ghost-type magical spirit, capable of both etherealization and invisibility, is also a very suitable choice.

　Once the summoning was successful, Professor Sylph opened the window.

　A gentle breeze blew out, and both magical spirits vanished. Professor Sylph said, "At the speed of the Wind Spirit King, it should arrive in about five or six minutes."

　Professor Mitis nodded and began arranging the crystal ball. Three minutes later.

　The Catholic and Northern factions then reorganized their ranks and lined up behind the carriage.

　Bishop Sabrina Melville, Gavin North, and others then approached the pumpkin carriage from either side.

　The "Fossil Pteranodon," the embodiment of the Mountain Giant's Sword, sat back on the vehicle.

　The giant carnivorous plant led the way at Ergani's signal. The entire group then proceeded gradually after dispersing the mist.

　Upon reaching the outer edge of the mountain area, Professor Sylph confirmed once again that all the mist beasts had disappeared, and the entire group suddenly accelerated forward. In the absence of the mist beasts, the road ahead was clear, except for the lack of visibility due to the fog.

　The marching speed of the group was increased to its limit under these circumstances. Professor Sylph's "Wind Spirit King Sylph" and Professor Mitia's Ghost-type Magical Spirit struck the giant whale the moment they infiltrated the lair. Then, after summoning the "Mist Beasts," they stealthily hid and played hide-and-seek with the giant whale.

　During this time, the team climbed the mountain and finally reached the summit!

　The summit of this mountain, like a flattened corner, is a surprisingly flat and open area.

　Moreover, the fog here is noticeably thinner, and one can vaguely see things with the naked eye.

　If you look up, you will immediately see the rolling dark clouds and the lightning leaping among them.

　"Boom!"

　Thunder rumbled and dark clouds gathered.

　A dark vortex lay quietly hidden in the clouds.

　Even if you've never been there before, you can guess that the vortex in the dark clouds is the entrance to the so-called "Heavenly Court"!

　From the moment they approached the summit, the group sensed the terrifying aura emanating from the entrance to this "Heavenly Court."

　Upon reaching the summit, the aura grew increasingly terrifying and oppressive, to the point that even the Holy Church's silver-armored knights struggled to withstand it.

　Some of the northern warriors were even more breathless and unable to move.

　It wasn't until a sacred hymn emanated from the Holy Church's chariots that the terrifying aura subsided, allowing the warriors to catch their breath.

　However, it is clear in this situation that some people lost their qualifications before even entering the "Heavenly Court".

　My advice is not to force yourself.

　Professor Sylph suppressed the urge to rush into "Heaven" and spoke to Bishop Sabrina Melville and Gavin North.

　Both of them were exceptionally decisive, immediately removing the team members who were most affected and then ordering them to leave quickly.

　Professor Sylph said, "As soon as possible; I can't guarantee when those 'Mist Beasts' will reappear."

　Bishop Sabrina Melville and Gavin North immediately emphasized their instructions.

　After descending the mountain, the members gradually recovered and accelerated, rushing out of the highest peak's range at an even faster speed than when they came.

　Their escort mission has come to an end.

Chapter 964 Vanishing into the Dark (4k)

　Within a single day, the main members of the team were escorted to the entrance of this "Heavenly Court," and the members who descended the mountain had successfully completed their mission.

　But that was only their task; the task for those who remained on the mountaintop had only just begun!

　Dak stepped out of the pumpkin carriage, glanced around, and then looked up to observe the vortex in the dark clouds.

　At this moment, besides Bishop Sabrina Melville, the Twin Paladins, and four other golden-armored paladins, the Holy Order's ranks consisted of only three people in one of the chariots and a few highly skilled silver-armored knights.

　Among the Northern forces, besides Gavin North, Stanley Longfellow, Gwen, Quintina North, and Fred North, only a few Northern warriors remained.

　Among those northern warriors were an Ice Fish Dragon Knight and a Weather Manipulator.

　Although their power may seem greatly diminished at first glance, this has actually made it clearer what forces remain in each of the three factions.

　Dark quickly realized that Gavin North's Northern team... really had nothing left!

　Of course, he is far from representing the North. However, he is a microcosm of the North.

　Human power in this world is mostly limited to this level; it's basically the limit that most powers can reach.

　The few remaining warriors from the Northern forces all surrounded Quintina North and Fred North, clearly assigned the task of protecting them.

　But in Dark's view, Gavin North's children were actually the most deeply hidden among the remaining Northern warriors.

　Mr. Fred North never made a move throughout. But it is said that he possesses skills surpassing even his master's.

　Quintina North, on the other hand, has made a move. She is a "weather expert" and also specializes in electricity, making her quite formidable.

　They should be stronger than those Northern warriors, but they lack combat experience.

　The crowd gradually gathered, and like Dark, they all looked up to observe the dark vortex.

　Even though they had guessed that it was the entrance to the "Heavenly Court," the surrounding area was shrouded in dark clouds, with thunder and lightning, making it not so easy to approach.

　Moreover, they didn't know how to enter the vortex. They couldn't just simply walk in, could they? "In any case, let's send one or two magical elves to check it out first," Bishop Sabrina Melville suggested directly.

　One of the Holy Knights, clapping his hand, summoned a three-star Electric/Flying type magical spirit – "Electric Bird".

　After letting out a soft cry, the "electric bird" with its sharp feathers flew straight toward the black vortex in the sky.

　Although the "Electric Bird" summoned by the silver-armored paladin was only three stars, it possessed a rather unique ultimate skill that could absorb electric energy without being damaged by lightning.

　Therefore, it flew smoothly into the thunderclouds and then plunged into the dark vortex.

　"Let's go in," Gavin North said, frowning slightly. Bishop Sabrina Melville turned to look at the silver-armored paladin, awaiting his reply.

　The silver-armored paladin stated directly, "My 'Electric Bird' has entered the vortex, but it lost connection to this side the instant it passed through, indicating that the two sides belong to different dimensions."