Crossing the World of Warcraft: I am an Ancient God

Yun stood there, looking at the piles of consumed energy crystals before him, feeling helpless. He had originally planned to upgrade several sets of equipment, but now it seemed that this plan would be thwarted.

These energy crystals are not easily obtained, they represent a lot of time and energy. However, despite this, the progress of equipment upgrades seems to be unusually slow, and only five pieces have been completed.

Fortunately, there's the Redemption Set upgrade available. This set not only increases Strength and Intelligence, but also significantly boosts melee and magic. And, judging by the stats we've learned so far, it's quite powerful. I just wonder what the stats will be for other classes' sets?

Just as Yun was thinking about these questions, the voice of the Carver came again: "Master, I am in so much pain."

Yun frowned slightly. He knew the Rune Carver was upgrading his weapon, but hearing him cry out in pain, he still felt a little sorry for him. After all, he had done him such a great favor, so if he could help in any way, he would be happy to do it.

"How can I help you?" Yun asked, a hint of concern in his tone.

However, the Carver did not respond, but simply kept repeating, "Master, it hurts so much."

Yun couldn't help but feel speechless. This NPC was too obvious, saying nothing more than this. The sliver of sympathy he had once held was now fading. Forget it, he'd better wait until this guy finished upgrading his weapons.

"Yun, this giant seems to be a little strange." Winali frowned and said suspiciously.

Yun glanced at the giant and replied nonchalantly, "Well, don't worry, he should have his own uses."

However, Winali was clearly not satisfied with Yun's answer. She continued to explain, "No, I'm not saying whether he's useful or not, but his mind seems to have gone blank."

"Oh?" Yun couldn't help but glance at Winali curiously. "Can you see his thoughts?"

Winali nodded, her tone becoming more serious. "Well, his condition is indeed very strange. We have been here for such a long time, and he even called you Master, but he has almost no thoughts at all. This is really abnormal."

After hearing what Winali said, Yun felt a little surprised, but still said nonchalantly, "What's wrong with this?"

In Yun's opinion, aren't all NPCs in games like this? They just say the same thing over and over again, occasionally giving you a quest, but once the quest is completed, they basically just keep repeating the same thing.

He was imprisoned here, under such strict security measures, that he must have been an extremely powerful being. How could such a being be without thoughts? Even if he was imprisoned for a long time, his thoughts might gradually degenerate, becoming dull and stupid, but they would never disappear completely. Venali had no doubt about this.

"What do you mean?" Yun seemed to have guessed something, but still didn't quite understand why Winali made such an assertion.

"Don't doubt it anymore," Zoval interrupted, "One of the functions of the Tower of Sinful Souls is to extract the minds of these people."

"Extract thoughts?" Yun's eyes widened, his face filled with suspicion. "This thing can be extracted? What use would you have if you extracted it?"

In response to Yun's doubts, Zoval said proudly, "This will certainly be very useful."

"Is it for the space-time node?" Yun suddenly seemed to have discovered some important clue, and his voice revealed a hint of surprise and confusion.

Zoval admitted it directly without any reservation: "You are indeed smart. Indeed, these thoughts are largely used for time and space nodes."

Wenali was very surprised to hear this answer. She asked anxiously, "Space-time nodes? How are these thoughts related to space-time nodes? What use do space-time nodes have for these thoughts?"

Yun took a deep breath, calming himself, and then slowly explained, "There are a large number of life forms within the space-time nodes, each possessing a unique mindset. This kind of thing cannot be artificially created, so I've always been skeptical about how space-time nodes are created. Now it seems that the life forms within these space-time nodes may have utilized the souls within the Abyss, combined with this unique mindset, to be born."

Although Yun's tone was calm, his heart was already in turmoil. This discovery gave him a deeper understanding of the mysteries of time and space nodes, but it also triggered more questions and reflections.

Zovar agreed with Yun, adding, "That's pretty much it, at least in principle. However, in practice, there are still many complex issues and challenges."

Yun's heart was like a raging sea, restless for a long time. He simply couldn't imagine how some people would bravely die for their beliefs, while others, for various reasons, chose death as a way to find liberation. Even more shocking, however, was that the souls and minds of these deceased individuals didn't truly dissipate after death. Instead, they were separated, and their spirits were reinserted into fabricated bodies.

Then, these puppets, a mixture of all minds, were created, their existence solely to be killed by the powerful. After each kill, the soul and mind would be separated again and reinjected into a new puppet, repeating this cycle endlessly until the soul, unable to bear the burden, finally dissipated completely.

Thinking of this, Yun felt a growing sadness. In this world, even death was no longer a relief, but a trap in an endless cycle of pain.

At this time, Winali suddenly asked, "Then can you make a lot of puppets like this?"

Zoval shook his head and explained, "That's not the case. These creatures can only survive in the space-time nodes. Only the powerful space-time energy in the space-time nodes can make these chaotic thoughts work."

After hearing this, Winali couldn't help but sigh: "Oh!"

"I really can't do anything about your people's situation!" Zoval sighed helplessly. "The appearance of Mendicius has completely overturned our understanding. His power is beyond our imagination."

Yun's thoughts were suddenly brought back to reality by Zoval's words. Hearing the name Mendicius, he immediately felt a surge of unease. This mysterious and powerful being seemed to always linger in the shadows, yet it had a profound influence on everything.

Yun couldn't help but recall the various events related to Mendicius, which were intricately intertwined like a spider's thread. As his strength continued to increase, more and more things began to become related to Mendicius, which made Yun feel an unprecedented pressure.

Perhaps this was because his power had reached a certain level, allowing him to access secrets known only to the highest echelons of combat power. Or perhaps, all of this was the First Born's destiny, leading him down this path filled with uncertainty and danger.

No matter what the situation was, Yun knew clearly that the final showdown with Mendicius was inevitable. Especially when he learned that even if he died, his soul would not be at peace, he became even more afraid of death.

"I absolutely cannot die like this!" Yun secretly made up his mind. "I must become stronger, strong enough to crush Zoval. Only then can I protect myself from being bullied by other forces when I reach the Maw."

On second thought, isn't this just a continuation of my own life after death? It's just a change of battlefield, a continuation of that endless battle. If I don't want to be swayed and controlled by those powerful beings, then the only way out is to become extremely powerful.

Winali's voice was slightly sad as she murmured to herself, "All I hope for is to be able to find the souls of my people." Her tone seemed filled with endless sorrow and helplessness.

However, Zoval ruthlessly interrupted her and said coldly, "The souls of your people have long been devoured by Mendicius. To date, we haven't found anything that has reappeared after being devoured by Mendicius, not even the remnants of some planets, let alone the souls of your people."

Winali's face grew paler, her lips trembling slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she only let out a sigh: "I understand, but... but..." Her words stopped abruptly, as if she could no longer find the right words to express the pain in her heart.

At this moment, Zoval suddenly changed the subject and asked directly, "Is your real purpose in helping Yun just to have him investigate the situation of your people?"

This sudden question startled Winali, her body tensing instantly, her delicate demeanor vanishing in an instant. Yun was equally caught off guard by the question. He paused, inwardly wondering why the topic had suddenly turned to him. And Winali actually had a request of him, too? He had thought he'd successfully manipulated her, but now it seemed her softness was just a facade.

"Your idea is indeed correct. In fact, I hold the same point of view as you. Mendicius is undoubtedly a difficult problem that we must solve. Now, with such an opportunity as Youyun in front of us, we should at least seize this opportunity to learn as much as possible about Mendicius." Zovar continued.

However, Yun suddenly felt a little angry after hearing Zoval's words. He stared at Zoval with wide eyes and asked, "How dare you plot against me in front of me?"

Facing Yun's questioning, Zoval remained unfazed. He calmly explained, "This isn't a plot; it's our goal. When you're strong enough, we'll naturally discuss these matters with you. As for whether you'll agree, that's a matter for the future. However, I believe we'll find a way to convince you."

Yun was very surprised by Zoval's answer. He looked at Zoval in disbelief and continued to ask, "Oh? Am I not a threat to you? Don't you want to get rid of me as soon as possible to prevent future troubles?"

"Of course, things are not absolute. We wanted Flor to help us at the beginning, but he had a very deep prejudice against us. He insisted on getting rid of all of us first and then facing Mendicius. The threat of Mendicius is indeed terrible, but that is a matter for later, so Flor was sealed up by everyone." Zoval said.

After hearing this, Yun's body shook violently, as if struck by lightning, and he froze in his tracks. He stared at Zoval with wide eyes, his face filled with astonishment, his heart filled with confusion and bewilderment.

Zoval actually knew about Flor? This was beyond Yun's expectation! Moreover, Zoval seemed to know about Flor's ambush and imprisonment of him. So, the question is, did Zoval know about Flor's ambush and imprisonment of Zoval?

The more Yun thought about it, the more he felt something was amiss. He began to doubt Zoval's true identity and purpose. Could it be that Zoval was also a hidden master, playing the pig to eat the tiger?

Yun took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and then asked in a slightly puzzled tone, "Do you know who attacked and imprisoned you?"

Zoval's answer was unusually calm. He said calmly, "Of course, I didn't know about the attack at the time. However, after so much time thinking and investigating, I have a rough guess."

Yun's heart tightened, and he quickly asked, "Oh? You guessed it?" His voice revealed a hint of nervousness that was hard to conceal. After all, the answer was crucial to him.

Zoval said proudly: "Haha, it's Saliquiel."

Yun was stunned after hearing this. He never expected that Zoval's answer would not be Flor, but a name he had never heard of - Saliquiel!

Who exactly was this Saliquiel? How had he suddenly become involved in this? What was his relationship with Yun and Flor? Could he also be someone who could harness the power of chaos? Countless questions instantly flooded Yun's mind, leaving him feeling bewildered.

"Haha," Zoval said with a sneer, as if he was sneering at everything. "Not only did he sneak up on me when I was off guard, he even attempted to impersonate me. How ridiculous! Does he really think he can replace me and become the so-called 'Lord of the Maw', and save his people? That's simply wishful thinking! The title 'Lord of the Maw' is just an empty title. Only those with true strength are the most powerful."

Upon hearing this, Winali's voice rose several degrees. She asked in astonishment, "Saliquiel actually attacked you and pretended to be you? What on earth is going on?"

Yun's face was also full of surprise. He stared at Zoval with wide eyes and said in disbelief, "You also know Saliquiel?" Obviously, he was completely unfamiliar with this name. He was wondering in his heart, who on earth was this Saliquiel? Why was he so famous, while he knew nothing about him?