Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Nine: Sacred Flame

Of course, it doesn’t mean that the Depraved Beings in front of us have the same strength as His Majesty the Wing Emperor. You see, transcending is a vast leap in levels, and His Majesty is one of the most distinguished even among the so-called transcendent ranks.

In a one-on-one fight, aside from the High Priest blessed by the God, Sigrid doesn’t think she would lose to any individual.

However, to be able to suppress someone like her, who has just entered the legendary tier, this monster must at least be at the pinnacle of the legend, or even… a being of that caliber.

How is this possible…

The Abyss is filled with dozens of monsters at the legendary pinnacle or even transcendent levels?

“So this is what a Depraved Being is like…”

Compared to Sigrid, who was plunged into shock and fear, Miss Vilyric had a clearer and broader view.

She had already sensed the level of these Depraved Beings well before she destroyed the first one with her 8th-tier magic, Sacred Flame’s Roar.

Don’t be fooled by the way she casually tossed a fireball; this was actually Miss Vilyric’s further probe. That Depraved Being was able to withstand her 8th-tier magic for several seconds before being incinerated, showing a resistance of at least level 50, which is above the transcendent level.

However…

So what if there are dozens of transcendent beings? If it comes down to it, either she or Xiao Guang could easily wipe them out here.

Moreover, the Priestess didn’t think these things could just waltz right outside. The Abyss is no place for kind-hearted folk; there won’t be any mercy or leniency. These Depraved Beings have been hiding in this lightless cocoon for a reason before they arrived.

“Radiant Protection.”

A brilliant golden barrier was raised around her, ruthlessly repelling the grotesque beings that were closing in.

“Hehehehehe!!!”

“Light! Annoying light! Yihihihihi!!”

“Smash her! Tear her apart! Devour her flesh and blood! So fragrant, how delicious hahahahaha!!!”

The Depraved Beings, like never-tiring locusts, all pounced on the Radiant Protection barrier, slamming their patchwork bodies against the golden curtain. Even though they couldn’t shatter the power of the Radiance or even shake it, they never got tossed aside.

More of these things, huh…

They look like they possess a considerable level of intelligence, clearly showcasing far greater power than their opponents, yet they don’t know fear or retreat. All Vilyric could see from them was endless madness and predatory instincts.

“How disgusting.”

“Vilyric! These things…”

“Oh, they’re just oversized trash fish. You don’t have to do anything this time; let me handle it.”

She dismissed Sigrid and the others, who appeared bewildered behind the shield of Radiant Protection. While they were all powerful beings of the legendary tier, in this type of contest, they served little purpose.

The hidden dangers of this magical island might be at a level even higher than Vilyric imagined.

It’s my responsibility, having insisted on probing into this matter.

“Flame, roar.”

The gemstone at the top of the Purifying Fire staff shone even more brilliantly. This purple pinnacle magic weapon gifted by Nastaia, the Lord of Flame Dragon City, while ranked far lower than Vilyric’s artifact, had surprisingly good fire attribute enhancement effects.

Surging golden holy flames, under the command of the Priestess, roared to life.

“Boom boom boom boom boom boom!!”

Almost simultaneously, all the cackling, claw-swinging, bizarre Depraved Beings were mercilessly engulfed by the suddenly ignited holy fire.

“Burn!”

As if responding to the summoner’s command, with the girl raising her staff, the already raging golden flames surged up dramatically, several times higher than before!

“Hehehehehehe!!!!!!”

“Hehehehe, it’s fire! It’s fire hehehehe!”

“Devour her! Let me eat!! Hehehe, eat!!”

The Depraved Beings twisted grotesquely in the overflowing sea of fire. Even though their bodies were fully ignited, their nauseating laughter was unceasing, rising even higher as if it was being catalyzed!

But surging flames couldn’t stop their bodies from lingering even a second longer in the 8th-tier purifying fire. The roaring inferno gradually melded together, transforming into a golden fire dragon, swirling, spinning!

Every movement reduced several burning Depraved Beings to flying ash amidst their ear-piercing laughter—show no mercy, nobody could escape, no need for captives or research.

“Go to where you belong, rest in peace…”

With her white robe billowing in the immense magical currents, the girl lowered her scorched staff and, with her indifferent voice, the last dying Depraved Being vanished in the golden holy flames.

The piercing laughter finally came to a stop.

Vilyric wouldn’t pity these monsters, but from their patchwork bodies, one could see how many innocent lives were sacrificed for the creation of dozens of Depraved Beings.

Taking lives wasn’t enough; they even decomposed their remaining corpses, piecing them together into these maddening monsters using bizarre powers.

This was the second time after the Throne of Immortality that Vilyric felt genuine disgust towards something.

No matter what they are, the place that breeds these depraved beings, and whoever is behind the creation of these Depraved Beings…

The Priestess would not let any of it go unpunished.

After burning all the Depraved Beings, Vilyric had no intention of stopping. The flames spread, incinerating all the cocoons that bred or housed the Depraved Beings into ashes.

However, she was still somewhat restrained, at least not burning down the vine gate that isolated the grand hall behind her. After all, letting that number of Abyss Beasts out all at once wouldn’t be enough for just 8th-tier magic.

If she destroyed the entire magical island now, they wouldn’t be able to discover the secrets hidden deeper within.

“Phew… it’s been a while since I felt such exhilaration. It’s not bad; this is what you call a deep-seated hatred for evil ~”

The Black-haired Girl turned back, no longer in the solemn and sacred demeanor, playfully winking at the utterly dumbfounded Miss Sigrid. Only then did Sigrid suddenly realize, retreating several steps as if she had seen a ghost.

“Hey, hey, hey! Are you… really Vilyric? Did some mysterious being swap you out secretly? That person who always shouts ‘I’m a Priestess!’ and ‘I’m not good at combat!’ and just now is the same person??”

“Ahaha… well… eh?”

“Eh? You think so? You’re clearly so powerful, yet you act tough in front of me!!”

Another chaotic flurry ensued, though it was somewhat helpless; it must be said, even after witnessing the true power of the Priestess, Sigrid still managed to maintain her usual composure during the exchange, which was pretty impressive.

The last person capable of doing something like this was a guy called Fiery Blossom.

   

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