Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 300 - 301: The Side Effects of the Demonic Spear [10/10]

Meanwhile, in another part of the Imperial City,

Well, strictly speaking, the palace no longer existed. All that remained were ruins engulfed in smoke...

Amidst these ruins, a handsome man with beautiful gray long hair stood silently, holding a pitch-black spear, gazing toward the smoke-filled southern part of the imperial city.

"So, that’s Lady Yumo’s power... truly fearsome."

Recalling the ravaging scarlet power from earlier, Xiao couldn’t help but feel a lingering fear.

Even though he was now at the peak of the eighth Tier and enhanced by the demonic spear, he still couldn’t contend with that oppressive force.

Amidst his emotions, a faint smirk formed at the corner of his mouth.

"This should do it..."

Initially, in order to completely eliminate the possibility of the revival of the Son Of Destiny, Xiao took a great risk and activated the final form of the demonic spear, Puls. This form was capable of devouring souls and sealing them within, subjecting them to eternal torment.

Unfortunately, it seemed that he had underestimated Xue Tianao’s power. That guy actually had the ability to break through the enhancement of his powers.

Once the barrier was broken, our aura would be sensed by Yumo. If Yumo rushed over, the plan would face the risk of failure.

Fortunately, Xiao had a contingency plan for such a situation. So, he directly changed his attack strategy, shifting from annihilation to expulsion, forcing Xue Tianao to break out of the barrier in a specific direction and leading him to Yumo.

Based on Yumo’s performance in the Wind City, her instinct for slaughter should have been uncontrollably activated in the face of divine power.

And indeed, Xiao’s judgment was proven accurate. Yumo, stimulated by Xue Tianao’s divine power, could no longer bear it and unleashed the repressed killing intent, directly obliterating Xue Tianao. Consumed by such immense power, Xue Tianao’s soul would surely be unable to be reborn.

"I guess we can consider it a success."

Xiao thought, breathing a rare sigh of relief.

However, in the next moment, he furrowed his brow unconsciously.

It was just that he had intended to eliminate Mengxi too by utilizing Yumo’s uncontrollable power. But unexpectedly, the girl didn’t activate her Holy or divine power in this situation.

’Did she realize that her divine power would enrage Lady Yumo in that state? Or was it due to some other reason? Hmm, i feel like this girl is even more challenging than I had thought...’

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gazing silently at the now peaceful ruins in the distance, his eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a mixture of solemnity and doubt.

Although the power of that girl, at this moment was inferior to Xue Tianao’s, it was an undeniable fact that she contained a rich divine energy within her.

If that divine power were to be released, or even just her holy aura, it would instantly capture the attention of Lady Yumo. And in that state, Lady Yumo would never spare the Girl of Destiny.

Indeed, the Mengxi possessed a "divine miracle." That powerful force that would erupt in her moment of peril was undoubtedly Powerful.

However, Xiao was certain that in front of Yumo, that divine power was still insignificant and could be easily crushed. The "divine miracle" not only failed to protect the Son of destiny but further stimulated Yumo’s desire for slaughter.

In Xiao’s view, as long as the Mengxi released even a trace of her holy aura, she would undoubtedly meet her demise. If he could eliminate both of these major threats in one fell swoop, Xiao couldn’t help but imagine himself waking up from a dream tonight, perhaps even laughing. After all, anyone who could threaten Yumo would cease to exist.

However, things didn’t go as planned. Xiao’s desired outcome failed to materialize this time.

’Mengxi didn’t unleash her power, and Lady Yumo didn’t attack the Girl of Destiny...’

This scene left Xiao puzzled and filled with countless thoughts.

"It’s really... strange..."

’It should be noted that Lady Yumo’s Shadow power in that state was incredibly eerie, cold, and filled with cruelty and bloodlust. Even top-tier experts like me couldn’t help but shudder unconsciously. Let alone that girl.’

’That sense of crisis should have been suffocating, like a mountain pressing down on her.’

’And in the face of danger, wouldn’t a normal person instinctively mobilize their power to protect themselves? But... this girl... why did she do nothing? Shouldn’t she either activate her power to confront Xue Tianao or run away?’

"Why..."

Considering Mengxi’s various deeds, Xiao didn’t believe she was the type to be scared stiff, and at a loss for what to do. So, there must be some other reason...

’Could it be that she... trusts Lady Yumo so much? Believing that she wouldn’t harm her?’

’But... she has only known Lady Yumo in her current disguise for a few days…, It’s not like she would establish such a trusting relationship so quickly, And she doesn’t seem like that kind of person either...’

’Could it be...’

"Was it mere luck? Was she rendered unconscious? Or was her calmness a result of not witnessing what transpired?"

’Strange...’

The more Xiao thought about it, the more confused he felt.

"Well, let’s not dwell on this for now. There are other things to do..."

After a brief moment of contemplation, Xiao sighed helplessly. Then, a sudden excruciating pain tore through his mind, as if his heart was being ripped apart.

It caused this imposing Duke to stumble and kneel on the ground. Fortunately, he used the demonic spear to support himself in time, otherwise, Xiao would have embarrassingly fallen flat on the ground.

Though there weren’t many people around, as the head of the Black Rose family, Xiao instinctively tried to maintain his elegant image.

"It seems... I’m a bit drained..."

Xiao chuckled bitterly in his heart.

Regardless of how foolish and arrogant the Girl of Destiny was, it was undeniable that Xue Tianao, who unleashed the power of the third shackles, was truly Powerful. It wasn’t easy to maintain the barrier and suppress him at the same time. It’s no wonder that guy was so arrogantly confident. It seems he had some tricks up his sleeve.

Also...

"I should use it sparingly in the future; otherwise... the curse’s effect might become Dangerous..."