I, the Necromancer, will crush the gods!

Chapter 803 Smoke Dissipates, A Gift from the Sages

Countless wild beasts and insectoid races swarmed out of the Burial Ground of Gods and sped off in all directions.

They will become Jiang Chen's eyes and ears, helping him to find his way forward.

The entire Burial Ground of Gods shone with a dazzling light.

The Sword Master's soul power flowed slowly, awakening one powerful will after another.

The battle is over, and the remnants of their souls need not reappear; they should rest in peace.

Those former gods, the ancestors of humankind, have fought for many years; it's time for them to rest.

As one of the leaders of that great war, the Sword Sovereign summoned the wills of the human race's powerful warriors, who gradually transformed into white light and dissipated into the air.

The dissipation of the lingering soul signifies a true liberation.

Jiang Chen received one will after another.

These former powerful figures of the human race actually expressed their gratitude to Jiang Chen.

These wills also carry some memories of the past. Jiang Chen seemed to have personally experienced that great battle and witnessed scene after scene of blood and flesh flying everywhere.

Before I knew it, my eyes welled up with tears, and my heart was filled with an unprecedented shock.

Jiang Chen was moved by their will; it was an indescribable belief.

Jiang Chen never intended to become a savior. Humans are selfish, and he was no exception.

But those human ancestors in their will were all selfless.

In their eyes, there is only boundless love for the human world. Jiang Chen would not make promises lightly, nor would he utter grand pronouncements like "I will protect the world from now on."

He is clear about his responsibilities, knows what he should and shouldn't do, and has his own beliefs that he won't be swayed by anyone.

After its most glorious moment, the land where gods were buried vanished completely.

The land became empty, and the black fog that had shrouded the land year-round dissipated.

Even the sky seemed to have become clearer.

Jiang Chen once again saw the towering, sword-like mountain standing before the Burial Ground of Gods.

The mountain is not wide, but it is extremely high.

It looks like a long spear piercing the sky.

Even with Jiang Chen's keen eyesight, he couldn't measure its height; this mountain was at least over 100,000 meters high. Jiang Chen always felt that this gun was somewhat unusual.

As his memory flashed back, he slowly uttered four words: "Slaying Desolate Spear Master".

Among the many tombstones mentioned earlier, there was one that was second only to the one of the Sword Master.

The tombstone is inscribed with the four large characters "Slaughtering the Wilderness Spear Master", which is different from other titles such as Knife Master, Sword Master, and Fist Master.

Jiang Chen speculated that in that era, beings at the super-god level were addressed with the title "Zun" (尊).

Moreover, these selections are not arbitrary but follow certain rules.

But what makes "Slaughtering Wilderness Spear Master" special is that he uses a long spear.

However, in the final moments, the remnant souls of most powerful humans had dissipated, but there was no trace of him.

The location of the tombstone of "Slaying Desolate Spear Master" suggests his strength. Even if he died in battle, he should have left behind a remnant soul.

Gazing at the 100,000-meter-high mountain before him, Jiang Chen quickly flew upwards.

The Wings of the Dead flapped their wings and soared rapidly to an altitude of tens of thousands of meters. Finally, the top came into view, and Jiang Chen's speed suddenly increased, shooting straight into the clouds and reaching the top.

Huangshan—

This is not a mountain peak, but a long spear pointing straight to the sky.

The spear's sharp point was unstoppable, piercing straight into the sky as if it wanted to tear through the heavens.

The body of a beast king was pierced through the tip of the spear, and he died from the spear tip.

Judging from its size, this beast king is even more powerful than the one that awakened in the graveyard.

A flash of understanding crossed Jiang Chen's eyes as he quickly discerned the most likely truth. "It should be the King of Wild Beasts, the most powerful being."

"The Lord of the Desolate Spear sacrificed his life to perish together with him."

"Therefore, he was given a unique title—the Lord of the Desolate Spear."

This was a true mutual destruction; even the remnants of souls have vanished.

This spear must be a god-level weapon, a precious gift bestowed upon humanity by the Great World.

However, Jiang Chen did not take it away, but left it to stand there.

This long spear, like a monument, symbolizes the indomitable will of this world.

Scattered among the original burial grounds of gods are numerous weapons, all of which were once used by the ancient sages of the human race as god-level weapons.

Jiang Chen collected all the weapons and brought them back to the human race, which would greatly enhance their combat strength. Jiang Chen respectfully bowed to the spear of the Sky-Breaking Spear Master as a farewell.

Suddenly, the spear burst forth with a dazzling light, and within that light, the corpse of the Beast King, pierced by the spear tip, melted away like ice and snow.

Two streams of soul essence flew into Jiang Chen's soul world one after the other, and at the same time, a loud voice rang out.

"Thank you for helping us to be freed. I have no way to repay you, so I give you the soul of this beast and the soul of myself."

Jiang Chen's body jolted violently; he finally understood.

The Lord of the Desolate Spear did not truly perish, but sealed his soul within the spear, engaging in a protracted battle with the soul of the Desolate Beast King.

The battle lasted for an unknown period of time, but in the end, the Desolate Spear Master emerged victorious. However, his physical body was destroyed and his soul was also damaged, making it impossible for him to escape the spear.

Once you leave, it's a true death and annihilation. He's been fully aware of everything that's happened in the Burial Ground of Gods over the years. He's witnessed Jiang Chen's arrival and the relief and liberation of everyone in the Burial Ground of Gods.

As the sound faded, the last will of the Desolate Spear Master also dissipated, which can be described as a complete liberation.

"My soul..."

Jiang Chen then realized that the quality of his soul had significantly improved...

His soul had entered the second stage, as if it had been clad in bronze armor.

Now, this bronze helmet and iron armor shine even brighter, its power multiplied, and a faint golden light can be seen flowing across its surface.

The quality of his soul has quietly improved significantly, and he is only one step away from the peak of the second rank.

Jiang Chen felt a surge of gratitude. The ancient sages of humanity, at their moment of farewell, had bestowed upon him the essence of their souls. This showed that they had no more attachments to this world and could truly depart peacefully.

The journey to the Burial Ground of Gods came to a successful conclusion, and Jiang Chen was satisfied with the outcome.

However, the exploration of the deeper dimensions is not yet truly over. The soul's quality has not yet reached the peak of the second rank; there is still a slight gap.

Only by reaching the peak of the second rank can one ensure the full release of their talent.

This matter cannot be allowed to fail.

Jiang Chen learned some information about the deep space from Antares.

The deep space is part of an ancient battlefield, and is the oldest region within it.

In the previous era, countless battles broke out here, and many powerful figures perished here.

Besides the Burial Ground of Gods, the deep space also contains the remnant souls of a few powerful beings.

Jiang Chen yearns to obtain these remnant souls to improve the quality of his own soul. In addition, there is another crucial item that Jiang Chen intends to investigate if given the opportunity.

That was the core of the world that Jiang Yi had always dreamed of.

Legend has it that it is the core left behind after the destruction of a small world, containing the essence of that small world, and is a treasure of the level of a true god.

If Jiang Chen wants to become the master of the world, this core of the world is equally important.

Therefore, if possible, it must be found this time as well. As for how to find it, Jiang Chen does not yet know, but Antares's mysterious hints will naturally give him some insight.

Jiang Chen clearly remembered Antares's sly smile at that time; clearly, he had some unseen plans in mind.

At this moment, numerous elemental giants and insectoid beasts cleared a path for Jiang Chen, acting as his eyes and ears.

The maps of the deep space are becoming increasingly detailed. Which areas harbor what kinds of monsters, their approximate levels, and which places are particularly dangerous have all been identified. During the exploration, level 97 elemental giants continue to fall.

Jiang Chen also witnessed many strange monster habitats.

Suddenly, a message arrived.

The leader of the elemental giants suddenly went missing. A near-godlike being had suffered a loss. Jiang Chen's heart tightened, and a godlike beast immediately changed direction, rushing towards the scene of the incident.