The Aftermath of Battle
[You killed the golden upper ancient god with Abandoned Dimension: Soul. Experience gained: +500,000. Skill points: +5. Attribute points: +5. Additional experience: +500,000.]
[You killed another golden upper ancient god with Abandoned Dimension: Soul. Experience gained: +550,000. Skill points: +5. Attribute points: +5. Additional experience: +550,000.]
[You have leveled up and reached level 65.]
As the notifications flashed across his screen, the two golden upper players trapped in the gray field froze mid-motion. They remained poised, one hand grasping the ground while the other reached out, their bodies crystallizing into a lifeless gray.
A harsh, grating sound, reminiscent of metal scraping against glass, filled the air as the two fallen gods were gradually dragged into the Abandoned Dimension.
Bai Yi watched intently, unsure if it was merely an illusion, but just before the dimension closed, he thought he saw the dead figures stir slightly.
He turned to the remaining fifteen golden upper beings, who now stood frozen in fear.
With the title of God Hunter activated, every attack he launched could pierce the souls of divine beings. Among the remaining opponents, seven were ancient gods, their very essence marking them as prime targets.
As the charm value from his Malicious Intimidation dwindled, Bai Yi felt a strange distortion in the air around him, like scarlet eyes and malicious tendrils peering into reality, radiating an intense aura of threat. The faces of the abyss lords grew increasingly grim; they were eager to flee, knowing better than to provoke such a formidable and malevolent force.
Bai Yi toyed with the dagger in his hand, the experiment with this skill proving more astonishing than he anticipated.
First, it was clear that the Lord of the Soul was truly dead; otherwise, the panel wouldn't have acknowledged the abilities of those gods.
Second, this powerful killing move wasn't infallible. Although he possessed the title of Soul Master, it seemed the natives of the dimension had yet to recognize him as their master. Because of this title, he felt himself being targeted by some external force, something akin to fate. He would need to consult Luo Ning later.
Lastly, the strength required to kill through this title was not tainted by evil thoughts; even the most extreme malevolence couldn't trigger it!
The atmosphere at the city gate grew tense, the cacophony of battle growing louder in the distance as players rushed out from below, eager to join the fray.
In the distance, legendary clashes raged on, the battles blurring into chaos, only the occasional flash of sunlight breaking through the turmoil.
Many eyes were fixed on Bai Yi, a mix of awe and delight reflecting their thoughts.
"Are you really the Lord of the Abyss? Why are you so cowardly? Look at me!" shouted an ancient god in a flowing robe, unable to withstand the oppressive atmosphere. In an instant, he vanished, reappearing at a height of a thousand meters. The dark red hue of the sky began to transform into daylight, sending a wave of dread across the city.
Forbidden spell? Bai Yi frowned. How is that possible?
How could a golden upper-class being unleash a forbidden spell?
Without hesitation, he prepared for combat.
His black eyes narrowed.
Three streams of extreme poison fell toward the mage expanding within his sight.
The mage's expression shifted, a green glow igniting in his eyes as he desperately drew on his magic, yet he continued to channel the curse.
"Stop him!" another ancient god shouted, snapping back to reality. He charged towards Dongwu City, realizing that the best strategy was to circumvent the threat of Bai Yi.
The others shared this sentiment, save for the abyss lords who remained paralyzed by fear.
Seven ancient gods gathered their energy in the air, while the other six rushed towards Tobu City from various angles. Their individual combat power remained formidable, and they were confident that their numbers would ensure victory.
Bai Yi's eyes gleamed, and he vanished in an instant.
Space Penetration! Malicious Deception!
Seven replicas of himself surged from the void, hurtling toward the ancient gods. The overwhelming charm from his Malicious Intimidation instilled a palpable sense of dread.
The six ancient gods halted, redirecting their focus to the white epidemic, unable to discern the true nature of this split body. They understood that if they didn't confront this threat with full force, they could meet the same fate as the two ancient gods who had just fallen.
Buzz!
The hesitant abyss lords also positioned themselves before the golden upper-class beings, determined to defeat the last of Bai Yi's illusions.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Before they could react, a rhythmic chime—an ominous herald of death—echoed as the fifteen golden superiors felt an acute sense of danger.
Seven beams of light shot out in different directions, leaving trails of extreme heat in their wake, heralding the destructive power of the Gold-Eating Cone.
The ancient gods dodged without hesitation; to them, the Gold-Eating Cone was akin to an intercontinental missile—devastatingly lethal but challenging to evade.
Yet the impending sense of crisis had already signaled the danger's trajectory, unless these beings could somehow maneuver against such tremendous kinetic energy.
Buzz!
In the sky, a two-headed entity roared, conjuring a wall of black earth to intercept the Gold-Eating Cone.
Poof!
The hastily formed barrier crumbled under the onslaught, and the Gold-Eating Cone surged forward, propelled by its formidable momentum.
The abyss lords were filled with dread. The next moment, another one of their kind appeared in a desperate attempt to defend against the attack.
It was a massive mantis, its scythe-like arms swinging wildly.
Clang!
Boom!
The impact sent the mantis flying back, colliding brutally with the two-headed creature, leaving a small wound in its wake.
The overwhelming force caused hesitation in the eyes of the surrounding abyss lords, and the space around them wavered ominously. They were reluctant to continue facing the Soul Master.
But they were also eager to await the forbidden spell, a power potent enough to decimate the city below.
Meanwhile, the six ancient gods felt an imminent threat.
Having narrowly avoided the Gold-Eating Cone, they now found themselves vulnerable, their fear palpable.
What was inevitable would soon unfold.
Moon Release! Bloody Backstab! Extremely Evil Spirit!
A jolt of pain shot through a dark night elf ancient god as she sensed a sharpness behind her, panic flashing across her stunning features.
She felt a strong grip around her waist, followed by the faint sound of a dagger piercing flesh. A powerful sting coursed through her as the blade embedded itself in her back.
Despair filled her eyes as she realized the malice flooding her mind, quickly followed by an overwhelming wave of poison. The mixture of alchemical toxins and curses surged through her veins, rendering her powerless.
A swarm of over thirty silver worker bees emerged, forming a massive three-meter-long Barrett in an instant.
While Bai Yi had initially limited the Barrett to a single shot, it had now evolved, allowing him to create multiple Barretts, each capable of unleashing devastating power.
The enormous Barrett aimed at the ancient god who was channeling the forbidden spell above.
But in the next moment, Bai Yi felt an unsettling shift, surprise flashing across his face.
He swiftly turned to the elf, whose life essence was rapidly dwindling. The Barrett, supported by the white epidemic's tentacles, arced dangerously toward a nearby mad warrior.
Boom! Crack!
The deafening explosion erupted as the elf's shoulder collapsed under the force, resembling the detonation of a miniature sun, releasing an intense heatwave.
A golden bullet surged toward the mad warrior, imbued with penetrating strength and the power of the sun.
A flicker of fear crossed the madman's eyes as he raised his massive axe in defense.
Clang!
The collision sent him spiraling back, the impact twisting his arm unnaturally as he struggled to regain balance.
Jing!
Bai Yi felt his senses sharpen as he surged forward, blood pounding in his veins.
In that moment, every gaze upon him shifted from surprise to fury.
Two colossal presences rose from the city, and Hedinger disregarded the threat from the West Gate, intent on rushing to the East Gate.
But just then, Bai Yi's grip on the elf loosened, and the Barrett crumbled, allowing the worker bees to retreat rapidly.
Blade of Evil! Bloody Backstab!
Bai Yi's headless body surged forth, withdrawing the evil blade from the elf's form.
In an instant, he thrust it back with incredible speed—this time aiming for her brain.
The dagger's extreme poison ravaged her mind, and with a series of skills layered upon one another, the golden upper ancient god fell without a sound.
[You killed the golden upper ancient god. Experience gained: +500,000. Skill points: +3. Attribute points: +3. Additional experience: +500,000.]
[Your extreme mental intelligence is triggered: Strength +15, Agility +20, Endurance +20, Intelligence +10 for ten seconds.]
[You killed another golden upper ancient god. Dark side enhanced: Strength +10, Agility +10, Endurance +10, Intelligence +5.]
[You have been afflicted by strong poison and curses, losing 10% of your life value every second.]
[You used the Blood Cocoon, losing 10% of your health. The poison and curses on your body have dissipated.]
Having executed these swift actions, Bai Yi stood motionless, and then a powerful field enveloped the two forms suspended in the air.
However, this overwhelming force shattered the white epidemic's physical form like a fragile shell, revealing the curses that lingered, leaving no defense against the poison.
Shink!
The sound of a dagger piercing flesh echoed, causing the remaining ancient gods to shift uneasily as the last four turned to witness the aftermath.
Blood pooled in the giant pit, the remnants of the earlier explosion transforming the ground into a horrific tableau.
A malevolent aura and an overwhelming sense of dread filled the air.
[You killed the golden upper ancient god. Experience gained: +600,000. Skill points: +8. Attribute points: +5. Additional experience: +600,000.]
[Your extreme malicious spirit is refreshed and enhanced: Strength +25, Agility +30, Endurance +30, Intelligence +15.]
[You killed the golden upper ancient god; dark side improved: Strength +13, Agility +11, Endurance +11, Intelligence +8.]
[Scarlet Magic Blade Triggered: Your health value is at 100%.]
Dong! Dong! Dong!
At that moment, Bai Yi's head tumbled to the ground, only to be swiftly retrieved by an unseen force, propelling it back into the smoke-filled pit.
The faces of the ancient gods grew serious. A second kill, effortlessly executed. Was this truly the power of a legend? How could a middle-tier god achieve this?
The abyss lords looked even more horrified, sensing the evil essence of the Soul Master.
The Lord of the Soul, the embodiment of divine malevolence, did not resemble any spiritual power they had encountered before. What kind of monster was this?
"Are you all right? If we can't stop this, we will all perish!" a scarlet-eyed human among the remaining ancient gods roared, eyes fixed anxiously on the smoke rising from the giant pit.
Buzz!
Just as his words faded, the power of the forbidden spell erupted overhead, enveloping the sky in blinding white light.
Within the city, a massive magic shield formed, enveloping Tobu City in an instant.
Buzz!
Silence fell, not from the shield's activation but from the mage who had unleashed the curse. He coughed up blood, his aura rapidly waning as his golden robe disintegrated, plummeting along with the eight abyss lords hovering above.
Rumble.
The curse spiraled out of control!
A colossal meteorite, spanning thousands of meters, erupted from the blinding light, soaring into the unknown.
The immense aftermath of the forbidden spell caused all divine energy in the air to plummet.
Bai Yi clutched his head, eyes ablaze with scarlet fury, a wild grin spreading across his face.
Space Penetration! Evil Spirit! Bloody Backstab!
Buzz!
Under pressure, he surged backward, moving at over 600 points, matching the speed of the golden beings.
In an instant, he appeared beside the injured mage. The madness in his eyes sent a wave of panic through the mage.
Layers of magic shields activated in response.
With a fierce strike, Bai Yi shattered each shield, driving the dagger straight toward the mage's soul!
In a corner of the east wall, Erin watched the unfolding chaos, excitement bubbling within her.
"See? I told you my diagnosis would be right! No magic doctor, no disease—that's impossible! That mage was reluctant to unleash the forbidden spell; his body was failing him! If he dares to use his power, the magic will surely backlash!"
A spark of admiration illuminated Luo Ning's eyes. "You're incredible, Sister Erin! No wonder you're here. The boss is bound to win with you around!"
Erin puffed up with pride. "Of course! Don't underestimate me! If that greedy capitalist dares to threaten me for profit again, I'll tear him apart!"
"Absolutely! Sister Erin is destined to be the greatest elf!"
"Hahaha! I think so too! Let me help them diagnose their problems. This eye test is a piece of cake! Now, what about the ancient gods? They're definitely in need of a diagnosis, hahahaha!"
As Erin reveled in the praise, Mina lowered her gaze, observing the strange demeanor of Erin, who seemed far from the typical elven grace.
Elves shouldn't behave this way—at least not the moonlight elves. This one was certainly not pure.
(End of this chapter)