After Ed's speech, the people in the Holy City council hall stopped doubting whether Ed could save this world on the brink of destruction. They now needed to see hope.

However, even the Evil God, still dormant and not fully awakened, had the ability to release cold energy from the moon, bringing forth countless monsters upon the earth.

In the face of an Evil God capable of destroying the world, these people needed a spiritual pillar, and Ed was exactly the right person to fill that role.

Soon, people began to leave the council hall to prepare for battle, while Ed, along with the four race kings and Sophia, remained inside.

Sophia began to outline the detailed plan. The first task was to head to the ruins of the Elf Kingdom, where the Tree of Life of the Elf Clan held the heart of Delphilis.

Only after Ed completely absorbed Delphilis' heart would he be able to absorb the rest of Delphilis' fragments without any side effects, raising his power to perfection.

During this process, the monsters across the land, as well as the not yet fully awakened Evil God, would undoubtedly employ every means possible to stop them.

Sophia took a deep breath and looked at the four race kings, then at Ed, and spoke slowly:

"According to reliable sources, many powerful monsters have been spotted rapidly heading toward the ruins of the Elf Kingdom. There is no teleportation array there, so we can't teleport quickly and must get there as fast as possible."

"The Tree of Life isn't in good condition and cannot withstand the large number of strong monsters."

After hearing Sophia's words, David Holden, the Emperor of the Human Empire, gripped his massive hammer tightly, his eyes filled with the desire for battle and confidence. He glanced at Ed and said:

"Don't worry. We'll definitely get you safely to the Tree of Life's vicinity without letting you be disturbed."

Ed nodded. He knew that the Emperor of the Human Empire, the King of Orcs, the Dark Elf Queen, and the King of Dwarves were among the few true powerhouses in the world.

But Ed still had some doubts. After absorbing Delphilis' heart and reaching the perfect state, how would he stop the awakening of the Evil God on the moon?

Sophia, upon hearing Ed's question, took a red gem from her robes and carefully handed it to him, saying:

"This is a treasure left by the gods. As long as you break it, it will send you to the place where the Evil God is."

"However, even the gods have never been to the place where the Evil God slumbers, so what you will encounter there cannot be determined."

Ed tucked the red gem away, taking a deep breath as he tried to keep his inner calm.

No matter what, he had to try. After all, doing nothing would mean he would fade away along with this world. And there were so many people he cared about—Ed couldn't just ignore them.

In just half a year, his relationships in this world had grown deeper and more numerous, making them impossible to abandon.

Soon, warriors from all the major races gathered in Holy City.

The Holy City square, though not very large, could barely accommodate so many warriors, so many of them spread out across the streets and open areas.

Countless citizens of Holy City watched everything unfold cautiously. Their faces were filled with unease and fear; they had no idea what was happening, but the mere sight of elite warriors from all races gathering together indicated an unimaginable crisis was at hand!

Ed didn't say much. He just stood in the center of the square, with the kings of the four races beside him, each of their faces serious.

At that moment, massive flying ships appeared in the sky above Holy City, instantly turning the daylight into night.

The King of Dwarves, short and muscular, stepped forward. He looked up at the ships and said:

"Time is tight. All the dwarven ships are here. We'll head to the Elf Kingdom ruins at the fastest speed."

"Prepare to depart."

Under the King of Dwarves' command, the human Hunter warriors, orc warriors, dark elf warriors, and dwarven warriors boarded the ships in an orderly fashion.

Standing in the middle of the square, Ed looked back. Iris, Uncle Du, Toronto, and others were standing not far away, watching Ed with worried expressions.

Ed thought for a moment, then walked a few steps toward their direction. As he moved, a confident smile gradually appeared on his face.

He turned to them and said:

"Don't worry, it will all be over soon. Go to the underground world for now, and everything will return to normal."

Iris could no longer bear it. She ran out from the crowd, reaching Ed's side and tightly embracing him.

Her eyes were red and filled with bloodshot veins, tears continually welling up in her eyes, falling onto Ed's shoulder.

Ed gently patted Iris on the shoulder, softly comforting her:

"Trust me, it will be okay."

Iris nodded vigorously, her voice hoarse and trembling as she sobbed, but still managed to answer:

"Ed, I'm waiting for you. I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay here and wait for you."

Ed felt helpless. He glanced at Uncle Du, hoping he would try to convince Iris, but to his surprise, Uncle Du spoke the same words.

Viktor, Toronto, Ford, Luna, Jade...

All the people Ed cared about stood in place, watching him. Their voices rose in unison, each saying:

"We'll wait for you to return, to celebrate with you."

"Yeah, Ed, we believe in you. You need to believe in us too."

"We can't help you any more, Ed, but let us wait here for you."

Ed took a deep breath, his emotions conflicted. He wasn't sure what to say.

At that moment, Finniel took a deep breath and walked out from the crowd. She approached Ed and glanced at Iris.

There was no sign of dissatisfaction on Finniel's face. Her only wish now was for Ed to return safely.

Then there was Melissa. She stepped forward, walking to Ed's side. She looked into his eyes seriously and said slowly:

"I'll wait for you to come back, Ed, together with them."

Finniel nodded firmly and said, "We'll wait for you to come back."

Time was tight. Ed couldn't stay here any longer. Everyone had boarded the ships and was waiting for him.

Ed smiled, looked around, and then extended his hand, pointing to the Holy City square. He smiled and said:

"I think you can start gathering the craftsmen now."

Amelia, the ruler of Holy City, looked at him in confusion, her eyes filled with uncertainty.

Ed turned, walking toward the ship, his voice slowly echoed:

"You can prepare to build a statue for me."

A gentle breeze swept through, lifting Ed's Hunter cloak. Under the gaze of the crowd, the young savior was about to face his destiny.

Elf Kingdom ruins, in the sky, a dozen massive flying ships tore through the clouds, suddenly appearing.

Ed stood on one of the ships, looking down at the land below.

It was a patch of blackened earth, barren and devoid of color, as if a great fire had once ravaged it, burning everything to the ground, leaving only devastation in its wake.

In addition to the blackened earth, various monstrous creatures, strange and twisted, surged like a tide, heading toward a certain destination.

Following the direction of the monsters, Ed could see the remnants of city walls, broken and lying across the land.

That was the site of the Elf Kingdom ruins, the place where the Tree of Life stood.

The Dark Elf Queen stood beside Ed, gazing at the blackened earth below and the monstrous creatures surging like a sea. She took a deep breath, her eyes filled with sadness and memories.

David Holden, the Emperor of the Human Empire, was now swiveling his neck and stretching his body. He lifted the massive hammer by his side, then turned to look at the warriors on the ship.

With a mighty swing of his hammer, David Holden raised it high and shouted in a voice that rang out across the sky:

"Prepare for battle!"

"I will lead the charge and fight to the death!"

"For humanity! For survival! For life!"

Countless warriors echoed the cry: "Fight to the death!"

"Fight to the death!"

"Fight to the death!"

"Fight to the death!"

Amidst the cheers, the ships began to slowly descend.

When they were about a hundred meters from the ground, David Holden did not hesitate. He leaped off the ship.

A tremendous crash followed, and a large crater, about ten meters in diameter, appeared on the ground.

Before the dust could settle, a powerful figure charged out from the clouds of dust!

David Holden swung his massive hammer, relentlessly slaughtering the surrounding monsters.

Seeing David Holden in battle, the King of Orcs did not hesitate either. He jumped off the ship, his clothes ripping midair, and his already imposing figure grew even more massive and powerful.

When he landed on the ground, a five-meter-tall orc with the body of a man and the head of a lion emerged onto the battlefield.

The Dark Elf Queen and the King of Dwarves also swiftly joined the battle.

The four powerful beings quickly cleared an area, allowing the warriors from the ships to safely reach the ground.

But at that moment, a black cloud rapidly appeared overhead.

Ed slightly lifted his head and looked up. It wasn't a cloud at all—it was a swarm of enormous mosquitoes, each about the size of a human head!

Within the black swarm of mosquitoes, four figures emerged, each exuding an aura of terrifying power.

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