Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 290 - 291: Shattered Confidence [3/3]

Ignoring the clamor behind her and the approaching horde of Abyssal demons driven by a murderous intent, Mengxi’s gaze remained fixed on Yumo’s charming face.

’Yumo, my dear sister...’

While allowing herself to be pulled along by Yumo, Mengxi narrowed her eyes, deep in thought.

’Should I expose her?’

To be honest, Mengxi was quite eager to see the embarrassed and blushing expression on Yumo’s face after being caught. She had imagined it countless times.

However, at this moment, Mengxi had no intention of uncovering her adorable sister. Instead, she continued to play her part, pretending skillfully.

Moreover, running hand in hand with Yumo felt quite nice. Her sister’s hand was soft and warm. Feeling the warmth in Yumo’s palm, Mengxi couldn’t help but smile.

However, even though she was smiling, she kept turning her head occasionally to glance at the Abyssal demons chasing them from behind, Showing a touch of uneasiness.

However, despite the warmth in Yumo’s hand and the cute actions and expressions of the black-haired girl, Mengxi was not so captivated that she lost her ability to think.

Unconsciously, Mengxi furrowed her brow and cast meaningful glances around, including at the Abyssal demons relentlessly pursuing them from behind.

"This is strange..."

After encountering Yumo, the Abyssal demons that had been chasing her, attempting to intimidate her, suddenly disappeared.

’Could it be that the One controlling those Abyssal demons, was too afraid to attack me in front of Yumo?’

’That hidden presence controlling the Abyssal demons was undoubtedly an Abyssal Demon King. It seemed to hold some fear toward Yumo...’

As everyone knows, the existence of Demon Kings becomes stronger the older they are. For example, comparing the ancient Inferno and Sword Demon to the recently Born Demon King, there is a clear difference in power levels.

’So why was Sister Yumo, a newly emerged Demon King, able to evoke such fear?’

’Could it be that Sister Yumo is not a newly emerged Demon King but an ancient being? Or perhaps, she is a being of an even higher level?’

In Mengxi’s mind, such speculation emerged for a moment.

Of course, Yumo couldn’t fathom Mengxi’s current thoughts. The current leader of the Abyssal demons only had one thing on her mind: to quickly take Mengxi away from the ruins of the Grand Court. The reason was simple: to prevent her from detecting Bai Yanluo’s situation. After careful consideration, Yumo also realized that her disguise was not flawless.

While it shouldn’t be a problem to deceive Mengxi, who was so innocent, it was still better to be cautious.

Moreover, Yuan’er was nearby...

Yuan’er could withstand the magical aura emanating from the Marquis and his wife, which reassured Yumo. However, Yuan’er was still an Abyssal demon. Once she encountered Mengxi and sensed the divine and holy power within her, it would be difficult for her to remain calm.

If Yuan’er were to attack, Yumo would have to intervene and reveal herself. Moreover, once Yuan’er lost control and attacked, the trust that she had just regained from Marquis Xiumu would likely be shattered.

Because of this, it would be best to bring Mengxi along as soon as possible. For this reason, Yumo deliberately called over the Abyssal demon group in the distance to cooperate.

However, as Mengxi tightened her grip, Yumo couldn’t help but furrow her brow. Was she feeling nervous? It was understandable, considering the terrifying six or seven-Tier Abyssal demons rushing toward them.

Even though Mengxi was the Chosen One, facing so many Abyssal demons alone was overwhelming. Feeling uneasy was normal.

’Never mind. I’ll stay with this child until Xiao finishes educating the Male lead and the Abyssal demon group retreats.’

Originally, knowing that Mengxi could passively activate her "Miracles," Yumo didn’t need to worry so much. After all, even if Mengxi was affected by the AoE attacks of the Abyssal demons, being the possessor of Miracles, she wouldn’t come to harm.

However, considering that the divine power might cause Yuan’er and Kalina in the SkyeDome Prison to lose control, Yumo decided to play it safe.

Furthermore...

’for some reason, I Don’t want to see this child get hurt...’

’No, no, no! What am I thinking?’

With that, Yumo frantically shook her head and inwardly admonished herself not to soften her heart.

The growth of the protagonist definitely required cruel trials and tribulations! Injuries and such were inevitable. If she kept protecting Mengxi all the time, how could this child become the independent protagonist?

’What would she have to kill me in the future?’

’she Can’t just charm me to death?’

Yumo pressed her lips together, feeling conflicted.

However, at that moment, a powerful vibration echoed from the far-off SkyeDome Palace, catching Yumo’s attention and causing her to furrow her brow. Mengxi, who had been lost in her own musings, also turned her gaze toward the palace shrouded in thick mist, her expression filled with astonishment.

"What? What’s that?"

In the next moment,

*Boom~~*

Accompanied by a thunderous roar and the eruption of pure black magical energy, a beam of terrifying black magical light pierced through the fog and shot into the sky! In an instant, a terrifying aura spread out, suppressing everything as it descended from the heavens. The ground trembled, and space began to distort and shatter.

Above the sky, the dense black clouds were completely dispersed by the aftermath of the black light. The fog barrier enveloping the palace completely collapsed under this strike.

The shockwave generated by the eruption of black light instantly sent all nearby combatants, both Abyssal demons and humans, flying dozens of meters away.

The residual shockwave transformed into surging waves, spreading in all directions and immediately engulfing the entire City, causing everyone to feel a drastic change in their expressions.

As expected, this wave also swept over Yumo and Mengxi’s faces. After sensing the composition of this power fluctuation, Yumo’s expression became complicated.

’This aura? Is it Xiao’s power? Why does it feel so gloomy? And within this fluctuation, there’s also a mix of Limo and Liyu’s power?!’

’What?! Those two children?! They were missing for quite some time, and now they suddenly appear in the palace?! Are these two confronting the Chosen One alongside Xiao?!’

"What on earth is happening?!"

Countless question marks emerged in Yumo’s mind, confusing the black-haired girl and containing a hint of anxiety...

--

At the same time,

inside the SkyeDome Palace - the Divine Martial Hall

or rather, the entire palace no longer existed... Under the rampage of a black light, the terrifying vortex of dark magic engulfed everything in the palace, completely tearing it into pieces. The once majestic and bustling palace, full of historical atmosphere, turned into ruins just like that.

And at this moment, in mid-air, as the black magical energy dissipated, Xue Tianao, wrapped in black light, spat out a mouthful of blood and plummeted from the sky! In an instant, a gigantic pit with a radius of twenty meters was formed upon the ruins.

"Cough, cough, cough!!!"

While coughing up blood, the golden armor constructed by divine power finally couldn’t bear the weight. Under the relentless bombardment of the black light, it disintegrated into countless golden energy particles.

The remaining black light transformed into thousands of blades that pierced Xue Tianao’s body, instantly turning him into a bloodied figure.

The intense pain distorted Xue Tianao’s expression into a terrifying and ferocious one.

If it weren’t for the release of the third shackles and the blessing of divine power, Xue Tianao might have already gone to have tea with the King of the Underworld.

However,

The heavily injured Xue Tianao didn’t have the energy to focus on his bloodied and ferocious body. Instead, with an unbelieving gaze, he looked at the broken divine sword in front of him.

"No, this... this can’t be?!!"

The words filled with trembling and hysterical emotions burst out of Xue Tianao’s mouth.

’That was a divine sword! How could it break?!’

Not only was his strongest attack countered by the opponent, but even his weapon had also shattered.

Xue Tianao’s confidence was shattered by the black figure nearby. A sense of fear suddenly emerged in his heart.

Feeling his trembling body involuntarily, Xue Tianao’s golden eyes gradually became tainted with fear. His breathing became more rapid, and he even muttered unwillingly to accept the reality.

"No, this can’t be... I am the Chosen One... No, I can’t lose to you... You villains can’t defeat me... No... I can still unleash my power, I definitely can..."

’I am the protagonist,’

’I... I am the one chosen by destiny!’

’As long as I don’t give up, I can unleash even more strength!’

’Powerful enemies are nothing more than stepping stones to make me stronger!’

With this in mind, Xue Tianao’s golden eyes contracted abruptly. After supporting his body with a divine axe, he let out a furious roar, trying to further tap into the power within him.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

However, after the roar, Xue Tianao did not gain the expected increase in power. Instead, he received a punch.

"You... Do you really think that a couple of roars can make you explode?"

As these mocking words entered his ears, the iron fist enveloped in dense black magical energy, empowered by a spell formation, grew rapidly in Xue Tianao’s horrified gaze.

"You... You ambushed me again...!"

Unfortunately, before he could finish speaking, Xiao’s fist mercilessly struck His handsome face, embedding it into his skull.

Along with blood and dozens of teeth flying in the air, Xue Tianao’s entire body was forcefully sent flying, crushing the sturdy statue of the First Emperor in the distance into pieces...