Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 158 - 159: The Girl Inside the Crystal

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Being on high alert, the Asumos Church people finally arrived at the front door of the cottage after a struggle of conflicting emotions.

Under the watchful eyes of the anxious team members,

Cabane slowly opened the door, even politely calling out as a symbolic gesture,

"Excuse me, is anyone here?"

Of course,

There would be no answer to Cabane’s greeting. The cottage remained silent as if a pin could be heard dropping. Not only was it silent inside the house, but even the surrounding forest was eerily quiet, making everyone’s hair stand on end. The strange feeling gave rise to a sense of unease and the desire to retreat.

However, it seemed as if there was a mysterious power within the cottage, constantly luring them deeper inside...

"This... someone is living here…?!! Are you kidding me?! This is the Winter Forest!"

Looking at the neatly arranged furniture and the carefully placed decorations inside, Cabane couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise,

This simple and cozy cottage, filled with the atmosphere of everyday life, almost subverted the worldview of the members of the Asumos Church.

How could there be humans living in the Winter Forest, which was home to many terrifying abyssal demons? It was simply unbelievable! How did these people get to the Winter Forest? How did they avoid the abyssal demon attacks? And now, where os the owner of this house?!

For a moment,

Countless questions flooded everyone’s minds.

While observing the furniture inside the house, Arella slowly made her way into the living room, feeling incredibly puzzled as she stroked the fur on the sofa.

Then,

A trace of astonishment appeared on her lovely face,

’Is this... the hide of a Snow Lion King?’

The Snow Lion King was an extremely powerful magical beast. As Arella touched the fur, she seemed to feel the residual powerful magical power within. If her judgment was correct, the owner of the cottage must be very strong...

However, there was actually no need to judge,

How could anyone who could build a house in a terrifying place like the Winter Forest be weak? They just didn’t know who was living here...

Besides,

Would breaking into this person’s residence without permission provoke their displeasure?

Thinking of this, Arella became increasingly uneasy.

...

...

The exploration continued, as did Arella’s thoughts.

However,

Suddenly,

A warrior’s roar pulled Arella back to reality,

"Hero, come and look at this!!"

The words were filled with urgency, causing Arella to frown slightly.

Then,

The young girl slowly followed behind Cabane and the others, entering the basement.

Guided by another member of the Asumos Church,

They arrived at an ice spring in the basement.

Upon looking at the tranquil ice spring, Arella’s eyes suddenly narrowed, and a strong sense of Fear emerged in her pupils! At this moment, she understood why the warrior’s words were filled with such anxiety earlier.

Now,

In Arella and the others’ line of sight,

At the bottom of the ice spring filled with cold air, there was a huge crimson crystal that resembled a butterfly cocoon! And inside the crystal was a delicate little girl with her eyes tightly closed! As they saw the girl’s face clearly, not only Arella, but everyone present showed astonished expressions,

"She... Why does she look so similar to the girl beside Lady Mengxi?!"

This was everyone’s first doubt,

However, they didn’t pay much attention to this issue right now,

Compared to another serious matter, the similarity in appearance wasn’t such a big deal.

What made everyone feel uneasy and frightened was the dense energy of the Shadow Power that enveloped the girl!!

That terrifying energy of Shadow was stronger than any abyssal demon they had encountered before! Much stronger! It could be said that it was not on the same level at all! If their judgment was correct, this black Shadow Power might have reached the level of a Demon King!!

And if they sensed it carefully,

They would also find,

The pink-haired girl wrapped in the crystal did not have even the slightest hint of human aura.

What was there instead was a nauseatingly thick abyssal demon aura...

In other words...

"Is this... a Demon King-level abyssal demon?!"

Arella gasped and slowly whispered her conclusion,

Upon hearing this,

The previously doubtful followers of the Asumos Church instantly showed frightened and uneasy expressions, involuntarily stepping back from the ice spring,

"A Demon King-level?! Is it really that kind of monster?!"

"It should... be..."

Arella nervously nodded,

"she should still be in a sleeping state, otherwise, she would have attacked us already... Besides, she is in human form..."

Staring at the girl inside the crystal, Arella’s entire body trembled, and her mind was filled with countless doubts...

The mysterious cottage in the forest,

The Demon King-level existence within the cottage? A human-shaped Demon King?!

Did this human who had accepted the power of the Demon Temple?!or was she forced!?...

Moreover, why did this girl look so much like Xiaomo? Wait a minute? This girl also had a slave mark on her foot, just like Xiaomo? Could this girl be the real Marquis’ daughter? But if that were the case,

Who was the person accompanying Miss Mengxi now?!

In an instant, Arella’s face turned serious,

At the same time,

A priestess slowly approached Arella, her petite body already trembling. After all, they were now in the same room with that terrifying monster from the legends. Who knew if that horrifying Demon King existence would suddenly wake up?

So, the blonde priestess asked nervously,

"Arella, what should we do now?"

"What should we do..."

Muttering under her breath, Arella’s expression became increasingly grave.

At this point, ever since they had ventured a certain distance into the eastern part of the Winter Forest, their communication magic stones had been blocked by some special energy field and could not be used! In Arella’s view, unable to establish contact with the Asumos Church or other Heavenly Apostles, it was best for them to retreat as soon as possible...

Although she didn’t know why she had unwittingly entered the area...

But now, there was no time to care about that,

"Be careful, let’s retreat first. While the Demon King-level existence hasn’t awakened yet, let’s quickly leave this place."

"Yes..."

The priestess nodded in agreement.

At this moment, the people of the Asumos Church were indeed surprised by the appearance of this Demon King- human, but they did not let their guard down because of her human appearance! After all, no matter how gentle a creature may be, it would become incredibly violent and brutal once transformed into an abyssal demon! The seemingly harmless little girl in front of them was probably no different...

They must not let their guard down because of her appearance!

"Let’s hurry and go..."

Upon receiving Arella’s instructions to retreat, everyone hastily prepared to leave the basement, as no one wanted to share a room with that terrifying ticking time bomb.

However,

As they were leaving, Arella’s brow suddenly furrowed. She couldn’t help but look at the red-haired man who was staring blankly at the ice spring behind her and whispered,

"Cabane! What are you doing standing there? Hurry up and leave!"

"Leave?"

Unexpectedly, upon hearing Arella’s words, Cabane sneered disdainfully,

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Why should we leave?!"

"Cabane! What do you mean?!"

"Hehe, a Demon King abyssal demon, lying here so defenselessly, and you want to just run away? Arella, you’re too timid!"

His body’s crimson fighting energy began to surge slowly, and Cabane’s aura suddenly rose at this moment!

It was indeed disappointing not to find the Demon Temple!

But,

If I could kill a Demon King-level existence, maybe I will also obtain endless honor and wealth!!

How could I let such an opportunity slip by!

Though the Demon King was strong! But this abyssal Demon King was clearly in a weakened state and completely defenseless! If I used my strongest attack, I will surely kill her!

Success,

Is for those with courage!!

"Cabane! Don’t do anything stupid!!"

Realizing what Cabane intended to do, Arella hurriedly rushed forward to try to stop him!

However, it was already too late,

Cabane had already drawn the battle-axe from behind his back!! The violent flame-attributed holy law energy suddenly erupted with a bang!

"Raging Axe, Split the Sky!"

And In the next moment,

Under the horrified gaze of everyone, Cabane leaped into the air and launched a fierce attack on the crystal at the bottom of the ice spring...