Path To Godhood Begins With Marrying Wife And Gaining SSS Rank Skill Chapter 676:Power Of Light

The group remained where they were for a few more moments while carefully observing the surroundings. Although the boss monster had been defeated, the dark miasma continued drifting through the valley and the remaining dungeon gates still released faint waves of energy.

None of them lowered their guard because everyone could feel that something was still wrong.

Ethan suddenly frowned.

His eyes slowly shifted toward the deeper part of the valley.

He remained completely still.

Duke Osantra immediately noticed the change in his expression and walked beside him.

"What is it?"

Ethan did not answer immediately. He slowly closed his eyes while carefully spreading out his senses. The surrounding mana flowed through the valley while the dark miasma continuously drifted across the land. Amidst that chaotic flow, he sensed something strange.

When he finally opened his eyes, his expression had become much more serious.

"I am sensing an unusual channel nearby."

He slowly pointed toward the deeper part of the corrupted valley.

"It feels as if someone is absorbing the concentration and flow of the mist."

The moment those words left his mouth, Duke Osantra's face became serious.

"What?"

The nobles standing nearby immediately became alert while their hands instinctively tightened around their weapons. Duke Osantra narrowed his eyes and looked toward the direction Ethan was pointing while Marquis Varden carefully observed the surrounding cliffs in case something was hiding there.

Others also remained silent for a few moments before speaking.

"If someone is really absorbing the miasma..."

"We need to take a look."

One of the accompanying nobles hesitated before stepping forward.

"Your Highness..."

"Is this really alright?"

"We have already been away from the camp for quite some time and if we continue moving deeper inside, it may create even more trouble."

Another Saint Knight also nodded.

"The Allied Army may attack at any moment."

"If we stay here too long, the camp could be left without enough support."

His words made Duke Osantra fall into deep thought.

He quietly looked toward the distant valley before looking back toward the battlefield behind them.

Both choices carried danger.

After thinking for several moments, he slowly made his decision.

"The problem before us may come back to bite us later if we ignore it now."

He turned toward one of the nobles.

"Count Helios."

The Count immediately stepped forward.

"Yes, Your Highness."

"You will return to the camp."

"Inform His Highness about everything we have discovered here.Tell him we are investigating a strange source connected to the miasma."

Count Helios paused briefly before giving a respectful nod.

"As you command."

Without wasting another moment, he turned around and quickly departed toward the Arcadian camp.

The remaining group exchanged brief glances before quietly following Ethan deeper into the valley.

The farther they advanced, the more frightening the surroundings became because the entire land had already been corrupted beyond recognition. The ground had turned completely black while deep cracks spread across the earth like countless scars.

Dead trees stood everywhere with twisted branches reaching toward the sky while their bark slowly crumbled into black dust. Broken monster bones and rotten corpses lay scattered across the valley and none of them showed any sign of natural decay because they had all been covered by the same dark substance.

The air gradually became heavier while the smell of decay continued growing stronger. Every breath carried a faint rotten scent that made everyone instinctively frown. Even the surrounding rocks had begun melting away under the constant corruption while black liquid slowly dripped down their surfaces before disappearing into the cracked ground.

At first, the pressure remained manageable and everyone continued walking without much difficulty.

However, as they moved farther ahead, the miasma became noticeably thicker.

The dark mist no longer drifted lazily through the valley.

Instead, it surrounded them from every direction while constantly pressing against their bodies.

Several nobles frowned.

"This place..."

"It's becoming difficult to breathe."

Another Saint Knight quietly nodded.

"The miasma is much denser here.It feels completely different from before."

Without saying another word, everyone released their protective aura.

Bright layers of energy immediately surrounded their bodies and pushed the black mist away.

For a short time, the protection worked.

However, the farther they advanced, the more disturbing the situation became.

The miasma continuously pressed against their protective aura while slowly eating away at it. Tiny black wisps clung to the barrier and gradually eroded the energy protecting them.

Marquis Varden's expression changed.

"My aura..."

"It's weakening."

Another Saint Knight also frowned.

"This damned miasma is corroding our protection.It is consuming our energy."

The group immediately became even more cautious while increasing the strength of their aura to keep the mist away.

Just as the pressure continued growing and everyone prepared themselves for an even more difficult advance...

A warm golden light suddenly spread through the valley.Everyone instinctively turned toward Ethan.

His body had begun glowing with a gentle golden radiance while faint flashes of light quietly flowed across his skin. The surrounding miasma immediately retreated the moment it touched that light. Black wisps dissolved one after another while the corrupted mist around him rapidly disappeared as though it had encountered its natural enemy.

The light quietly expanded around Ethan and cleared a safe path through the valley.

The surrounding nobles stopped walking.

Every one of them looked at Ethan with astonishment.

Even Duke Osantra's usually calm face showed surprise.

The miasma that had been eating away at their protective aura could not even come close to Ethan.

Instead...

It was quietly burned away by the golden light surrounding his body.

The entire group stopped where they stood while staring at Ethan in complete disbelief. None of them had expected such a scene.

A gentle yet powerful golden light continuously flowed from his body and spread through the surrounding darkness while the thick miasma that had been blocking their path immediately retreated the moment it came into contact with the radiance. Wherever the golden rays reached, the black mist hissed softly before breaking apart into countless tiny particles and disappearing into the air.

The effect did not stop there.

Even the corrupted ground beneath their feet slowly began changing. The thick layer of black miasma covering the earth gradually faded while patches of dry land became visible once again.

Although the corruption had not completely disappeared, a clear path slowly formed before the group and allowed them to move forward without constantly fighting against the suffocating mist.

Everyone silently watched the unbelievable scene.