1578

**Chapter 1578: The Same Problem as Before**

In the sky, densely packed, there appeared tens of thousands of skeletal god generals. When the water dragon reappeared, the white sword energy scattered, instantly shattering the water dragon. The water dragon exploded into countless water droplets, trying to fall back into the water marsh. Then, waves of sword energy fell from the sky, not giving the water dragon any chance to return to the water marsh. Not only the water dragon, but even the water marsh covered by the sword energy was forcibly dried out. The golden water and the sword energy neutralized and annihilated each other.

The sword energy of the skeletal god generals was far inferior to the rune fragments in the water mass in terms of power level. However, they had the advantage of quantity and continuous attacks. The rune fragments were merely remnants of the power left from ancient times, and even then, they were just a tiny fraction of the remnants.

Finally, amidst the overwhelming sword energy, Lin Moyu saw the special water mass. While other golden water masses were dissolving with the sword energy, this special water mass persisted in the sword energy without being destroyed. However, it no longer had the chance to fall back into the water marsh, as waves of sword energy came from all directions, hitting it. It buzzed and hummed, unable to escape. The skeletal god generals controlled their power with extreme precision, not giving it any chance to fall.

Lin Moyu seemed to hear the roar of the water dragon, but it was to no avail. Under the continuous attacks, the special water mass finally couldn't withstand it and exploded. It shattered into countless water droplets, which were then annihilated by the sword energy of the skeletal god generals. This time, the water dragon truly died and did not resurrect.

Lin Moyu exhaled, still cautiously observing his surroundings, not letting his guard down. In such a secret realm, relaxing vigilance could cost one's life. A few seconds later, the water marsh disappeared, and the ground returned to normal. The giant stone in mid-air also turned into light spots and disappeared.

Only then did Lin Moyu confirm that he had passed the second stage. Reflecting on it, the second stage wasn't particularly difficult. As long as one was careful and alert, it could generally be passed. The most challenging part, the water dragon, actually had a solution. After defeating it, one just needed to prevent it from returning to the water marsh. Once separated from the water marsh, it couldn't regenerate. Using stones to catch all the water masses after the water dragon's death would completely kill it. For others, this was the best method. However, Lin Moyu chose a simpler and more direct method to solve the problem.

The ground rumbled, and a golden stone pillar rose from the ground. The stone pillar was engraved with complex runes. Seeing the runes on the stone pillar, Lin Moyu felt a strange sense of familiarity. He then patted his head and laughed at himself, "I'm so foolish!"

The runes on the stone pillar were still just a corner of a complete rune. But it was the culmination of all the rune fragments in the secret realm. Although Lin Moyu had forgotten the runes he had previously recorded, he still remembered what he had done. It was because he had tried to remember those runes that he felt a strange sense of familiarity. Now it seemed there was no need to remember. If he truly had the ability, just looking at the runes on the pillar would suffice, saving the trouble of piecing them together.

In the past, Lin Moyu would have tried his best to remember a corner of the rune. But now he wouldn't do that. He knew that even if he remembered, it would be useless, as he would soon forget. He would only remember that he had once tried to remember a very powerful and terrifying rune but wouldn't know what the rune looked like. Since that was the case, what was the point of remembering it?

Lin Moyu just glanced at it and then stopped paying attention. A black vortex appeared beside him again. The aura of the great world mixed with the power of the Human Emperor Network came from the vortex. Along with it came a reminder from the Human Emperor Network.

**[Exploration of the second stage of the Poison Bee Secret Realm is complete. You can now choose to leave or continue to the third stage of exploration.]**

**[Rewards will be settled after you leave the secret realm.]**

**[Rewards will multiply based on your task progress.]**

**[Please note: The third stage task is extremely dangerous, and the escape talisman may fail!]**

Lin Moyu could understand the first two sentences. But the third one felt a bit strange. The third reminder clearly had an element of temptation, as if the Human Emperor Network wanted him to continue the task. Especially the fourth sentence, which explicitly stated that the third stage task was highly dangerous.

"The Human Emperor Network seems to want me to continue the task, but it also seems not to want me to continue."

"The contradiction is obvious!"

"For the Human Emperor Network to describe a task as extremely dangerous, it must indeed be very dangerous."

"At least for the second stage, the Human Emperor Network didn't say that."

During the second stage, the Human Emperor Network only mentioned that the task's danger level would increase significantly, but now it said it was extremely dangerous. The Human Emperor Network was always precise with its wording. Different words, even if similar in meaning, had completely different implications. The second stage's danger level significantly increased, indicating that some people had still completed the second stage task. But the third stage being extremely dangerous, in Lin Moyu's understanding, meant that no one had completed this task.

Lin Moyu pondered for a long time and, through the vortex, communicated with the Human Emperor Network, asking his question.

"Is the third stage task beneficial to you?"

The same question as before.

After a moment, the Human Emperor Network responded.

The answer was the same as before, a simple "Yes."

Lin Moyu took a deep breath, "In that case, I'll give it a try."

He believed in his strength. If even he couldn't complete it, then probably no one could. No matter how perverse the rules were, there would always be a way out. Just like the situation in the second stage, he believed he could always find a way to break through.

Lin Moyu flew towards the rune pillar.

In the core area of the Divine City, outside the flame mass, a majestic voice sounded again.

"He has made his choice!"

"I guess he chose to continue to the third stage."

"Yes, he is confident in his strength."

"No, that's just one aspect. The main reason he chose this is because he is human."

"Let's be prepared. This corner of the rune might be obtained."

"If he has hope, we must do our best to save him!"

"Of course!"

The voices gradually faded. The flames in the void continued to burn fiercely.

In the Poison Bee Secret Realm, the giant hand covered with runes extended further. Initially, it was just the palm, then the wrist, and now even the arm had emerged. The arm was also covered with runes, the same runes from the second stage. The previous runes were still there, but now they were clearer.

The giant hand reached towards the sky, as if trying to grasp something.

Lin Moyu was unaware of these changes. He followed his heart and was firm in his choice, without any unnecessary distractions.

He arrived in front of the stone pillar. Standing before the ten-thousand-meter-high stone pillar, Lin Moyu was like a speck of dust, so insignificant.

Lin Moyu didn't recognize the runes on the stone pillar, only knowing it was part of a complete rune, a corner. Even just a part was incredibly powerful.

He used his soul power to communicate with the stone pillar. The stone pillar rumbled, and the runes glowed brightly. The world before Lin Moyu's eyes suddenly became blurry, and an irresistible force descended around him and on him.

"The rules have been changed!"