Edge of the Apocalypse
Chapter 1218: Go Deep into the Cemetery

He looked at the exquisite model in front of him. The model was made of clay and created a scene of the Blood King's Cemetery on the first to tenth floors. Every scene was scaled to a certain scale, and everything was large and small. Apart from the labyrinth layout, the ninth and tenth floors also used clay to make miniature models of the labyrinth beasts, and the number of beasts was represented by their colors.

For example, yellow is ten, red is a hundred, black is a thousand, and so on.

As such, the number of fierce beasts in the labyrinth was naturally clear at a glance. The model of each layer can be folded and removed independently, so as to facilitate his observation and thinking. On this table, there was another model, but this model was not even a semi-finished product. It had only one corner, and could barely see the few stone pillars supporting the dome, and then there was nothing left.

However, this model had a small sign with a number written on it, eleven. This represented the labyrinth on the eleventh floor. All the models on the table were made by him. From observing the records to making them, he had personally completed every process. Including the eleventh floor labyrinth that he had just started to build, he had only made a corner because even he had only circled around the eleventh floor exit. In order to create a complete model, one needed to expel all the remnant creatures from that layer.

But it wasn't easy.

He was Ellig, the commander-in-chief of the Fire Lion of Death, known as the Great General of the Lion of Death. Ever since Ellig took over the defenses of the Blood King's Cemetery, the riots in the cemetery had been suppressed several times. Everyone only saw Ellig's courage and determination, but they didn't know that apart from holding the sword, his hands were also good at making models.

Now that the tenth floor of the cemetery was temporarily under the control of the Fire Lion, Ellig was not satisfied. He planned to launch an attack on the eleventh floor. His plan was to suppress the remnant creatures on the twelfth floor, so that the Fire Lion could be at ease for a while. They even handed over their defenses to the original Thorned Deer Legion, while the Fire Lion was able to move away from the cemetery to engage in the war with Shadow Duchy.

Country war was the stage that Ellig yearned for.

At this moment, someone knocked on the door.

Ellig moved his office and residence directly to the eighth floor of the cemetery in order to cope with unexpected events. And now it was his time to rest. All the soldiers who were familiar with him knew that Ellig didn't like to be disturbed during his private time, so something must have happened to disturb him now. He raised his head and said, "Come in."

When the door opened, a messenger walked in and said, "General, someone wants to see you."

Ellig narrowed his eyes and said, "How long have you been in the Death Fire Lion?"

"It will be five years after this month, General!"

"Very well, then please tell me, soldier. Have you seen me receiving visitors during the rest of these five years?"

The soldier shouted, "I'm sorry, General, but General Andy thinks you have to be notified. At the very least, give these two things to you before you decide whether to see them or not."

"Oh?" Ellig was surprised that Andy was his lieutenant. He had been by his side for a long time, and if even Andy felt the need to do so, then this guest would definitely not be simple. He made a gesture, and the soldier delivered a letter and an identity document. Ellig first looked at the identity document. The golden Twin Lions Seal on the document was so eye-catching that one couldn't ignore it. With this seal alone, it was no wonder Andy had to be cautious.

After reading the letter, Ellig whispered, "It's him? The red man beside the Second Prince isn't staying at the Iron Spear Ridge at this time. What are you doing in the Blood King's Graveyard?"

"Let Andy bring someone in."

The messenger heaved a sigh of relief, but he was also curious. Not only did Ellig not blame him, he was also willing to receive guests, which was beyond his expectations. Originally, the soldier was prepared to curse. Now, his mood was naturally much more relaxed. He saluted and left. Not long after, Alan walked into the office. Beside him was naturally Young White.

Ellig looked at him, looked at Bai, and then said: "Since Great Emperor sat on the throne, Lord Alan was the first Earl to be personally decorated by Great Emperor." Unfortunately, at that time, I had a military order and was unable to go to the imperial capital to observe the ceremony. There was always some regret in his heart. He hadn't expected that Lord Alan would actually come to the Blood King's Cemetery today. This was truly surprising. "I'm sure your Excellency will be happy to tell me why you didn't go to the Iron Spear Ridge, but instead came to the cemetery."

Alan looked at General Lie Shi and thought that since Ellig had the name of Lie Shi, he was definitely a rude person. He didn't want the general to be handsome and grand, but he was far from that title. He smiled and said, "I thought General Slyn had made it clear in his letter."

Ellig shook the letter and said indifferently, "General Slyn has only confirmed that your identity is not a forgery. As for your purpose, he said it would be more convenient for you to say it yourself."

Ellen didn't mind either. Slyn couldn't have deliberately put him up to such a thing. The reason he wrote this was probably because of Ellig's temper. He didn't try to hide anything and directly said, "I want to continue to improve myself, so I thought of the graveyard. This should be a good place for training."

"It's similar to my guess." '"But Ellig, you should know that we, the Fire Lions, have to guard the cemetery. I don't think you or I can bear the responsibility if you cause the beasts to go berserk because of your training." Lord Alan spread out his hands and said, "But Lord Alan, you should also know that we, the Fire Lions, must guard the cemetery."

Alan nodded and asked, "What floor is the Death Fire Lion guarding?"

"Tenth."

Alan looked at the table again, his gaze sweeping through Ellig's models, and stayed on the eleventh floor of a corner for the longest time before he said, "Well, I promise that the remnant creatures will not enter the tenth floor." If one appears on the tenth floor, I am willing to accept the general's military punishment. At the same time, I provided the general with the labyrinth layout of the cemetery below, as well as biological information, including their characteristics, numbers, and so on, in exchange for my conditions for entering the labyrinth. Of course, I also need supplies from the general. I wonder if the general is willing to accept this condition? "

Ellig smiled. "Lord Alan has already said that. If I don't agree, it would be too unwise. But I have to add that the Lions are not responsible for Lord's life and death."

"Sure."

Ellig said cheerfully, "Then Lord Alan, come with me."

The two of them left the general's office and strolled around the cemetery on the eighth floor. The original layout of the labyrinth was almost torn down and changed to the layout of several streets. As Ellig walked, he introduced which street provided food supplies, which blacksmith's hand was the best, which mercenary group could hire guards, and so on. It was just that Allen had come to the cemetery to increase his strength, so of course, he had no intention of hiring guards. Red King and the Devil's Praise both had qualities that were almost incorruptible, so the blacksmith's use for him was limited. In the end, only the stores that provided food and even medicine were most useful, and Ellig had specially introduced him to several old stores that had been operating in the cemetery for many years. Allen paid attention to them one by one. Along the way, they bumped into three or five mercenaries and adventurers. Allen asked, "Are there still adventurers entering and leaving the cemetery now?"

"Yes, but very few." "Most of the adventurers have left," said Ellig. "First, the beast riots have scared many people, and secondly, the foreign invasion. These youths all want to contribute to the empire, so they have all rushed to the front lines. I just want to say that their hearts are good, but the country war cannot be taken lightly. If they refuse to join the army, they will most likely be stopped and sent away by the frontline garrison. "

"It's useless for soldiers who don't listen to orders to come."

Alan deeply agreed. If he had wanted to nurture the battle with battle, Alan could have gone to the frontlines without worrying about not having to fight. However, just like Ellig said, once he went to the battlefield, he would not be able to carry out this training according to his own will. After weighing the two sides, he chose the Blood King's Cemetery. After all, this stage was more free.

On this day, Alan stayed on the eighth floor of the cemetery for one night and replenished his food and water. The next day, Ellig personally escorted him to the eleventh floor entrance. Every entrance to the labyrinth had a bronze gate as a partition. There was a spiraling staircase between the gates. The staircase leading to the eleventh floor was guarded by soldiers. Ellig had even arranged a guard team at the eleventh floor entrance. The soldier opened the door for Allen. After the door opened a gap that was enough for people to pass through, Allen looked up and saw that the door was dark. A breeze blew from the door, but it was unexpectedly dry and did not feel the slightest bit wet underground.

Ellig casually handed Allen a necklace with a drop of crystal on it. The general said, "This is the Star Shining Stone. If you stimulate it with Origin Energy, it will emit a bright light." In a place like a maze, the Starglow Stone's brilliance is enough to illuminate your surroundings. But remember, the light also attracts the attention of the relic creatures. Remember to take off your necklace when you need to hide. Without Origin Energy's supply, the Star Shining Stone would no longer shine. "

"This is a personal gift."

Ellen put the necklace on his neck. Sure enough, after injecting a trace of Origin Energy, the water droplet-shaped crystal began to shine brightly. White dots flickered within the crystal like stars in the night. No wonder it was named Starlight. He looked at Bai and said, "Let's go."

He nodded in vain.

The two of them walked into the maze. Only after their figures disappeared from the light did Ellig make a gesture. The soldier slowly closed the door. The general whispered to the dark world behind the door, "Take care."

When he turned around and left, the door was completely closed.

At first, it was complete darkness, but after a moment, a faint light gradually lit up in the darkness. The faint light gradually spread out like a gentle breeze, forming a hazy ball of light. Alan and White were in that faint ball of light. Just like Ellig said, the Starlight Stone's light wasn't very intense, but in the dark maze of the cemetery, it was enough to illuminate Allen's surroundings. Whether it was Allen or White, as long as there was a little light, they could already see very far and clearly enough.

Alan looked around first. They entered through the entrance of the maze and entered a hall through a corridor that was less than a hundred meters away. The surroundings of the hall were like the model made by Ellig, with several stone pillars supporting the dome. There were no decorations on the stone pillars, and the hall was limited in size. At least, it could be seen under Allen's eyes.

Exiting the corridor, a dark corridor pierced through the hall, pointing to an arch at the end. Apart from a few broken stone pillars, rubble and broken pillars rolling on the ground, there was nothing else worth noting in the hall. There were no relic creatures, nor any decorations. This hall was unexpectedly simple and crude. Alan walked along the aisle, following behind him for nothing. Deep underground, in this dark place, even Alan could not relax safely. However, Bai's appearance was obviously much more natural. To the youth, this kind of environment was extremely familiar to him.

The two of them arrived in front of the arch. The arch was covered in dust. There were some patterns on it, but they could no longer see it clearly. Ellen stretched out his hand and pressed down. The door shook and was not locked. So he pushed the door open, and the faintest sound in the silent underground world would be infinitely louder, and the bronze door would be pushed open in a series of groans. The sound was so loud that even the deaf could hear it. Alan believed that even if the remnant creatures were asleep, they would be awakened.

A choking dust line descended from the door. Alan gestured and quickly passed by the door with Bai. As soon as he exited the arch, Alan immediately stopped in his tracks. In the radiance of the Star Shining Stone, he saw that the two of them were on the same platform. The platform was connected to the arch. The front and the left and right sides were empty. There was only a stone staircase on the left that extended downwards into the darkness. Alan was stunned. This was different from the maze on the upper floors.

No matter how complicated the obstacles were, the labyrinths above were still on the same plane. The eleventh floor was obviously not as simple as a plane maze. However, relying solely on the brilliance of the Star Shining Stone, Allen's vision was still limited, unable to see through the dense darkness below. Alan shrugged and said, "Maybe we should start a fire."

Bai Silently nodded.

A moment later, a stream of fire pierced through the darkness and rose from the platform at the entrance, crossing hundreds of meters into the void. In the end, he crashed into a wall and disappeared into a fire wave. However, this was enough for Alan. As the stream of fire flew, the flames lit up the place it passed. Alan could see many uncertain stairs, platforms with different radii, huge stone pillars connecting to the dome, semi-closed corridors, countless doors, and separate rooms made of four walls.

These things formed a three-dimensional labyrinth, and all Alan saw was a corner of the labyrinth. As for more places, they were still in the darkness. In addition to seeing the layout of the maze, he could also see some fluorescence that was different from the flow of fire. These fluorescent lights fluttered nimbly. They should be the eyes of some relic creatures.

"This place is really unexpectedly big." Alan said.

After that, the two of them began to walk down the stairs. The platform behind them gradually flooded into the darkness and disappeared completely.

The labyrinth on this floor was so vast and dark that the light Allen and his companion were in was only a single dot of light in the darkness that was as deep as a screen. It was like the glowing light that danced in the wilderness in summer night. It was faint and seemed to be extinguished at any moment. In the darkness, that silver light was constantly moving. Occasionally, it would stop, but it would take longer to move.

Only after walking down the stairs did Alan realize how complicated the maze was. Those undulating stairs, tunnels or caves that appeared at any time, and the ubiquitous arches and secret chambers made this place a complicated three-dimensional transportation network. It was as if all paths were open, but he didn't know where the path under his feet would lead to in the end. The two of them could only grope their way forward, just as at this moment, they were walking on a broken path. On the left side of the passageway was a building similar to a building, while on the right was the void. However, looking down with the light, one could see the plaza and other buildings faintly appearing below in the darkness.

This was an enormous space. Alan could not imagine how glorious this maze would be when exposed to the lights. It was like an underground city, even more magnificent than Tallinn Aisha.

In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the end of the road. A dry fountain appeared in their line of sight. In the middle of the fountain was a statue. However, the sculpture only had a lower half, and the upper half landed in a dusty pool. Bypassing the fountain was a staircase leading to the upper platform. However, in the middle, it extended out another stone staircase to the left and right. One down, one up, all leads to the unknown side of the darkness.

"Damn it." Alan shook his head and said, "Let's take a rest, make a fire, eat, and think about what to do next."

When he entered the cemetery, he never thought that the eleventh floor would be like this. A three-dimensional maze that looked like a city was impossible to pass through quickly. Bai picked up some broken wood nearby and set up a simple fire. Alan bent his finger and ejected a wisp of flame. The fire immediately burned. The flames dispersed the darkness. When the flames lit up, Alan seemed to hear a series of faint noises in the darkness, just like the exclamation of something attracted by the flames.

Alan took out a charred wood the size of a finger from the fire and used it as a pen to draw a map of their journey on the ground. Even with Allen's impressive memory, he had to think about every single paragraph, because the route here was too complicated. Whitey took out bread and water and handed them to Alan. He took out a kettle and drank a few mouthfuls, then wiped off the water stains and looked around vigilantly.

Alan put down the charred wood and tore the bread in half. The youth shook his head, "I won't eat this."

"Don't be so picky at this time. Where can you get the strength if you don't eat?" He forcefully stuffed the bread into the young man's hand.

Bai almost gnashed his teeth and swallowed the bread, then said, "I can eat a meal in a few days."

"What does it matter? When I was your age, I had to eat several meals a day." Alan said casually.

Bai Zheng's eyes widened as he looked at Ellen with a look of reverence. "Father, you're so powerful even when you eat."

Evidently, the youth had misunderstood something. Alan felt a little embarrassed and laughed dryly without explaining. Suddenly, a strange sound came from the front, like the sound of falling rocks. Alan's eyes suddenly became sharp. Bai Zishi twitched his nose and grinned, revealing his two sharp teeth. The youth's golden eyes looked into the darkness, and both of them felt that something was approaching.

"Whoosh!" A soft sound rang out in the darkness. Alan tilted his head, and a short black arrow was nailed to the pool behind him. The end of the arrow was still swaying!