Sisyphus sighed, "I just want to take a break, but fine, let me explain it all."

He tapped his golden staff lightly, and an empty map unfolded behind him.

It was the panoramic view of Nebis's Aerial Realm.

Sisyphus clicked on the area of the Demon Disaster Realm, and the entire Demon Disaster Realm was magnified.

The young girls had never seen such a map before, and Li Ang explained that it's a zooming magic map produced by Thousand Tower City.

In the magnified image of the Demon Disaster Realm, Sisyphus pointed out the location of the Holy City.

"We are here now."

He smiled at the young girls, "Isn't the Demon Disaster Realm vast?"

Seeing them nod, the Speaker said, "The extent of the Aerial Realm marked on the map follows a standard; otherwise, the Demon Disaster Realm can be considered endless.

"But infinite disasters hold no value for people, so there's no need to map them. The range depicted by the guild's cartographers is the area where the Sky Knights can operate."

Sisyphus pointed to the farthest point, "This point is the furthest edge of the Demon Disaster Realm, the Western Pole of the world, the Tower of the Abyss."

The Tower of the Abyss gets its name from its image.

The large regions in Nebis's sky should all be Sky Islands, whether it's civilizations or settlements, they are built on Sky Islands.

However, in the Demon Disaster Realm, anomalies occur.

The Tower of the Abyss is a mysterious structure so massive it rivals islands, as if a giant deity grabs mountains and islands, twisting them into a spiral spike.

It hangs upside down in the sky, with the spiral spire pointing directly at the Bloody Red Land, piercing into the strange cloud mist below without knowing the exact location of its base, but visually it seems to connect directly to the Bloody Red Land.

Inside the Tower of the Abyss are layered sections, each like a small world, and the area at the top layer is broader than the Holy City.

Sisyphus said, "This is the most perilous desert in the Demon Disaster Realm, and even in Nebis; we cannot ignore it, as it harbors unimaginable demons to the residents of other realms, and it's the embodiment of a world-ending magical disaster."

Li Ang said, "I heard the Banquet of the Gods wants to attack the Tower of the Abyss, when I encountered Farina at the Flashing Field, I even asked, and she said she was on leave."

Sisyphus replied, "The Banquet of the Gods has just returned recently, progressing faster, they've conquered down to the negative twenty-third floor."

No wonder that Niu Nan had time to attend the meeting.

Sisyphus said to the young girls, "There are many places like this."

"Ah?" They finally couldn't sit still.

"Isn't it beyond imagination?"

The blond youth, smiling, clicked through the map of the Demon Disaster Realm, "Lost Ancient Battlefield, Dragon Skeleton Sinister Sea, Rhythmic Crystal Island Cave, Primordial Beast Lair... These are secondary, but always endless demons surge forth from these 'deserts'.

"Most Celestial Groups engage in continuous battle at these places, rotating when taking a break. We generally refer to the deserts that need continuous suppression as the Disaster Frontline.

"Other islands like the Bailong Civilization Ruins, Stargazing Civilization Ruins, Divine Remnant, Immortal Forest Empire Ruins... they are scattered all around, containing hazardous elements of tech residue, which could trigger disasters if not cleared. We usually call these places Secret Realms.

"The Dark Night Ancient City is an exception; it's gradually approaching a desert."

Since its establishment, the guild has invested manpower, developed power, and increased the average strength of Sky Knights, to involve more people in the fight against disasters.

The world isn't stagnant; it moves forward, towards destruction.

The Sky Knight Guild aims to slow down the pace towards that moment.

Thus, under the guild's mandate, Celestial Groups, even if for personal gain, serve a purpose beneficial to the world; they suppress disasters and prevent its expansion.

It's like managing a flood. Should we retreat, the disaster would surge forward, unstoppable.

In these three hundred years, the further we pioneer, the less we can stop, or else it'll all be in vain.

"Will we always be fighting inside there in the future?" Dorothy asked cautiously.

"That depends on whether your leader wants to exploit you?" Sisyphus joked.

Li Ang said, "Don't worry, although the guild's goals are noble and grand, for the majority of the Sky Knights, it's just work, adventure, and earning money. Take on more tasks, get familiar with the mode, and you won't feel there's a huge responsibility weighing on you."

Li Ang surveyed the council hall, his gaze passing over the seats, looking towards the multitude below the tower.

"I think the best thing the guild has done is to align its goals with those of the broad adventurers; thus forming the harmonious operational model we see now.

"After all, compared to the ethereal saving of the world, many care more about living a spectacular life or at least achieving something. The guild has helped many reach this goal, which is its foundation to stand firm and call itself great."

"Mr. Li Ang is quite insightful; no wonder he can support The Soul Apex all the way up," Sisyphus praised with slight exaggeration.

"That's a sentiment born from working with various people."

Zoila tugged at Li Ang's arm, "I'll do anything for Li Ang's dream."

Andasu said, "Me too."

ALulu clenched her fist, "I'm not afraid of the challenges ahead."

Dorothy quietly said, "It's better than before anyways."

Elaphia crossed her arms, seemingly keeping some words in her heart.

Sisyphus said, "Quite a remarkable team, reminding me of friends from the past."

Elaphia asked, seemingly surprised, "Are you going to share your mysterious past?"

"No."

Sisyphus chuckled, "Let's return to why we keep Mr. Li Ang."

"Are you cursed by demons?"

The blond youth's remark stalled the atmosphere for a moment.

"Why do you say that?" Li Ang didn't immediately confirm.

"The founders say, those who battle demons may become demons themselves; the term 'curse' often appears in scattered remnants of information.

"The word in various dialects means hoping others degrade, towards oblivion, yet among all professional systems, never has a corresponding spell been found; as if it exists merely as a cultural concept.

"Some previous Speaker speculated the curse might belong to the witch's magic. This profession's name, itself, closely resembles the etymology of the word 'curse'.

"The effects derived through spiritual casting, others can achieve easier, why a profession persists doing things twice the effort for half the result? Perhaps this profession is weakened by losing certain knowledge. That might be the curse, from a demon's origin."

Sisyphus finished, looking at Li Ang meaningfully, "What do you think, our Tier Nine Curse Master?"

That former Speaker's thoughts were indeed profound, showing wisdom befitting a Speaker. Li Ang sighed.

Li Ang guessed, the witch's abilities mainly stem from two aspects.

Firstly, Thunderstorm Star Soul informed, witches arose by mimicking demons, thus inheriting the Spiritual Manipulation Technique.

The three magic scriptures on demons prove, an ultimate mastery can encompass everything. Hence, witches exert greater effort to use others' abilities in one person.

Secondly, learning spiritual manipulation spells naturally might achieve effects akin to demon "curses", leaving a lasting impression on others, hence becoming its profession name.

Li Ang's Slow Spell left mid-tier practitioners astounded, considering it a curse was even valid.

The former Speaker didn't know of the "Spiritual Forger", nor saw a demon, boldly speculating close to the truth with fragmented knowledge.

"In fighting demons, I felt their power similar to mine."

Since Sisyphus broached this topic, Li Ang couldn't feign ignorance.

Yet he preferred to conceal bodily changes, as prejudices arise often based on appearances.

"Perhaps some demon attacked me, but its methods are too bizarre, I can't ascertain my own condition."

Li Ang used a vague yet not dishonest response.

Sisyphus's expression was intriguing, he paused momentarily, and said, "Keeping Mr. Li Ang is to issue a commission only you can fulfill."

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