Chapter 723 - 717: Awakening, Guardian Fallen Angel

Chapter 723: Chapter 717: Awakening, Guardian Fallen Angel

"Mother?"

Ji Yunshuang stood rooted to the spot, looking incredulously at the figure standing not far away.

After passing through the Mist Zone, instead of entering the Divine Hall of Origin as imagined, she arrived at a familiar place, one that often appeared in her nightmares.

Her father’s territory before he became King.

In a rudimentary Tier Six territory, a woman who bore a seventy percent resemblance to her trembled all over, clutching a little girl tightly in her arms.

In the distance, a dense Beast Tide was swiftly approaching.

The whole ground shook violently, as if an apocalyptic scene.

"Roar!!"

Suddenly, an earth-shattering beast roar resounded.

Amidst the Beast Tide, appeared a massive Tier Eight Fierce Beast.

The terrifying aura made the woman in the territory shudder.

She glanced at the Territory Core Elemental Stone behind her, then at the little girl in her arms, finally seeming to make a resolute decision as she let the girl go.

"Yunshuang, stay in Daddy’s territory and don’t move, mother will go out to drive away those monsters."

After speaking, she gritted her teeth and quickly hid the little girl behind the Elemental Stone.

"Mother!"

The little girl cried out loudly, but the woman didn’t pause at all, leading the only hundred odd Tier Six Angel Species by her side out of the territory.

She was very clear that with her power, it was impossible to withstand the impact of the Beast Tide.

If the Elemental Stone were destroyed, Ji Xinghe, who hadn’t returned yet, would surely perish on the spot.

"I’m sorry Xinghe, I can’t travel across this continent with you and Yunshuang anymore."

Tears welled up in the woman’s eyes as she furiously left the territory, leading the species to run in another direction.

"Mother, don’t go!"

Watching from the sidelines, Ji Yunshuang naturally knew what was going to happen next, and immediately shouted anxiously.

Yet the woman seemed completely deaf to her voice, her face filled with determination as she stared at the nearing Beast Tide.

"You damned monsters, come at me if you have the guts!"

In the shout, the Holy Light of the Angel Species by her side radiated, like the most dazzling brilliance in the entire world, dyeing her frail body in a layer of white.

The demons in motion were also attracted by the commotion, roaring angrily, and changed direction to surround her.

Ji Yunshuang was extremely anxious and immediately rushed over with the Guardian Angel.

No matter how hard she tried, however, it seemed as if an invisible force separated them, unable to touch or even perceive each other’s existence.

She could only follow by the woman’s side, watching helplessly as she was engulfed by the Beast Tide, the white Holy Light stained red by blood, becoming the last afterglow of this world.

"No!!"

Ji Yunshuang’s eyes trembled wildly, the dark memories in her heart fully activated, magnifying continually, causing her entire aura to become crazily turbulent.

She knelt by the side of the devastated body, her eyes red, tearing at her hair like a frenzied banshee.

"Why... why does this have to happen to me..."

"Die... you all deserve to die! All of you go to hell!!"

A voice like it came from the abyss issued from her mouth.

At this moment, apart from sorrow and anger, there was only endless killing intent left in her heart.

The killing intent materialized, turning into a surging decayed aura, devouring the light of purity on her body.

Even the Guardian Angel beside her let out shrill cries, the wings on its back beginning to wither quickly, its dazzling white body gradually being invaded by black.

If things continued this way, even Ji Yunshuang would completely fall and become a monster no different from a demon!

"Mother!"

Just then, a crisp call filled with weeping resounded.

The little girl supposed to be hiding within the territory had unexpectedly left it and ran towards the scene.

Because of this call, Ji Yunshuang, whose consciousness was almost devoured, suddenly trembled all over and regained a bit of clarity.

"Don’t come over!"

Seeing those demons being drawn to the little girl, turning their heads to look at her, Ji Yunshuang struggled to make a sound.

In her current state, with her whole body almost entirely invaded by a mysterious power, she found it impossible not just to save the little girl, but even to persist much longer before she completely turned into a monster.

Ji Yunshuang’s expression was tragic. At this point, she was beyond salvation, barely able to retain the last thread of awareness.

"Since I can’t survive, you monsters won’t either!"

Suddenly, a terrifying aura erupted from her body, finally giving up resistance, allowing that power to fully invade her body, turning the last speck of white into black.

Boom!

A surging fallen aura rose to the sky, causing the entire world to tremble violently.

Behind her, where there was once nothing, suddenly unfurled a pair of black wings, eerie and deep.

The Holy Light on the Guardian Angels also vanished completely at this moment, replaced by a terrifying black glow filled with the air of death, seemingly about to devour everything around.

[Congratulations, you have awakened the Angel Type exclusive ability: Fallen]

[Fallen (Passive): All species transform into Fallen Angels, healing effect reduced by 200%, can affect enemies, attacks change to Dark Curse Type, beneficial states change to negative states.]

[Obtained Royal Species: Guardian Fallen Angel]

Along with the prompts, several Guardian Angels suddenly transformed into streaks of light, rapidly merging into one another, instantly becoming a Fallen Angel holding a long staff, its entire body enveloped by a jet-black Light Shield.

Floating in the air, it resembled a bright black sun.

Even Ji Yunshuang herself was shocked by this sudden transformation, completely unprepared for such a result.

Looking around, where were the shadows of the Beast Tide and the territory anymore?

"Did I... save myself?"

Ji Yunshuang murmured to herself, recalling the events that had just occurred, unable to help but feel a chill of fear.

If it wasn’t for that little girl’s brave dash out of the territory to awaken her, she might have truly been consumed by that Power, turning into an emotionless monster.

This was just the trial at the outskirts of the Divine Hall of Origin, and it was already so terrifying.

What about the trials to come?

However.

The newly awakened Ability still left her thrilled.

Although she lost her support and Healing Ability, she gained a powerful boost.

More importantly, she obtained a Royal Species, the Guardian Fallen Angel!

"Mother, is this the Power you wished to pass to me?"

She silently clenched her fists, her vision growing blurry again.

Raising her head, it seemed she could still see that always gentle face smiling down at her.

Perhaps after reliving her childhood Nightmare, she came to terms with many things, and a faint smile finally appeared on her lips.

Taking a deep breath, she rose and continued walking towards the interior of the Divine Hall.

...

Meanwhile.

Compared to Ji Yunshuang’s narrow escape, the situation for the other Great Emperors was much worse.

For those at Tier Twelve, the trial difficulty wasn’t too severe, and with their abilities and experience, they could barely pass.

But it was different for those above Tier Thirteen; not only would they face attacks from guardian monsters while gathering resources, but the later Heart Demon Trials were entirely real.

If one dies within the Heart Demon, they would completely perish, forever trapped within this space.

Moreover, the Heart Demon’s interference was exceedingly large, not even giving one the chance to abandon the trial and teleport away.

Right now.

Lin You was trapped in a space of Eternal Purgatory, surrounded by the Lords and Demons he had slain, launching a fierce onslaught against him.

"Lingxi, Group Entanglement!"

"Hidden Dragon, block those Flying Demons!"

"Big Cannon, take out those Magic System creatures at the back!"

With each of Lin You’s shouts, the entire Plant Army of 400,000 formed an ironclad defense, consistently resisting the attacks from all directions.

Looking out, corpses were piled high like mountains.

"Haha, it’s useless, Lin You, come to Hell with us!"

Outside the encirclement, several Lords who had died at Lin You’s hand laughed maniacally, directing their underlings for a frenzied assault.

Even several Elders from the Pantheon he had previously slain were among them, their faces grotesque, with their strength forcefully uplifted to the level of a Level 10 True God.

"Can’t you rest in peace even after death!"

Lin You cursed angrily, unleashing a Barbaric Roar to prolong his state while his eyes darted, constantly observing the surroundings, seeking a breakthrough.

If this dragged on, he’d be worn out eventually.

"Master, over there!"

Suddenly, Void Nether, with its Spiritual Protection and highest Spiritual Attribute, shouted.

Following its pointing direction, Lin You saw a crystal radiating black light, with fine threads extending from it, linking to those Lords and Demons, appearing to be the key to maintaining their existence.

"Shadowless, it’s up to you."

Without hesitation, he spoke directly to Shadowless beside him.

Upon receiving the command, Shadowless vanished, turning into a fleeting shadow across the fierce Beast Tide, quickly reaching the crystal, as if entering an unguarded realm.

Swish!

A cold light flashed, and a sharp dagger instantly pierced through the crystal, shattering it directly into countless fragments that scattered across the ground with a "boom".

The Lords and Demons, who were previously madly attacking, let out a wail, dissipating into black smoke in the sky, bringing instant silence to the surroundings.

[Congratulations, you have successfully passed the Divine Hall of Origin’s outer trial.]

[Based on your performance during the trial, you’ve received a reward: Level +1]

[Level up, current Level: Level 6 True God]

[Attributes have changed, please view on the interface yourself.]

Goodness.

Just leveled up by one Level?

These rewards are incredibly generous, aren’t they?

It’s no wonder he didn’t pick up all those resources along the way; otherwise, just relying on those resources, he probably wouldn’t have leveled up.

After all, Tier Thirteen is unlike Tier Twelve, where resources alone can ensure a level-up.

The rewards from the outskirts are already so astounding, making Lin You even more eager for the trials ahead.

And just at that moment, the surrounding space began to collapse rapidly with a "rumble".

By the time his vision cleared once more, he discovered he’d already exited the Mist Zone, standing before a magnificent grand hall.

[Congratulations, you’ve successfully entered the Divine Hall of Origin: Fore Hall]

[The second stage of the Divine Trial has begun, please enter the Fore Hall for the trial.]

The hint was still the same as before, just two short sentences, saying nothing about the content of the trial.

Lin You did not linger, passed through the ascending stairs, and proceeded into the grand hall.

Meanwhile.

The situation outside the Divine Hall of Origin was also changing.

Amidst the fierce battles above, several terrifying auras suddenly appeared in the sky.