Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 376: [Bonus chapter]Information about Demon Temple [5/8]

" It’s been a while, Kain. What’s up? Why the sudden visit?"

’’…’’

Hearing this, Kain, one of the heavenly Apostles, trembled and immediately pulled his thoughts away from Bai Yanluo, returning to the reality of the situation.

Kain quickly raised his right hand to his chest and respectfully knelt, addressing the blond man surrounded by four white-robed Sacred envoys.

"Greetings, Your Holiness"

"Really now."

Kael didn’t seem too pleased with Kain’s formal greeting.

"We’re old friends, why the formality?"

"I apologize, your Holiness. I can’t overlook the proper etiquette."

"Oh, interesting. A playboy like you speaking about etiquette!? I guess letting you tag along with Archbishop Fiona was a smart discussion"

Kael clapped his hands and mused, casting a meaningful glance at the Sacred envoys nearby.

Though no words were spoken, the Pope’s trusted advisors and personal guards quickly understood his intent.

After bidding farewell to the Pope, the four white-robed figures picked up Nick’s discarded clothes and lifted the unconscious Bai Yanluo. They then calmly exited the main temple.

Once the guards had left the temple, Kael walked down the stairs to Kain’s side and casually asked:

"Now that we’re alone, tell me what’s on your mind. You’ve come to see me, so there must be something important you’ve discovered?"

"Yes, as expected, nothing can be hidden from you, your Holiness. Indeed, I have made an important discovery that I need to share with you."

"Really? Do tell."

"Yes."

Nodding slightly,

Kain’s proud and arrogant demeanor had entirely vanished at this moment, replaced by a solemn seriousness. The surrounding atmosphere seemed to have grown heavier with his change in attitude, making it feel somewhat heavy.

"Your Holiness, I believe I have discovered the location of Demon Temple

"What!!!!?"

Upon hearing this, Kael relaxed and cheerful demeanor stiffened instantly, a sharp flash crossing his semi-closed, dark red eyes.

The blond man slowly crouched down in front of Kain, speaking in a tone that allowed no refusal:

"Kain."

"Yes, your Holiness."

"Share with me everything you’ve seen."

"As you wish, your Holiness."

As he responded, Kain closed his eyes. Kael extended his index finger, placing it on Kain’s forehead. A wave of platinum light started to emanate from his fingertip. As memories from Kain’s mind transferred into Kael’s,

The Pope’s friendly smile vanished, replaced by a wild, excited grin.

’Heh heh’

’Now that’s interesting ’

Nearly a month ago, when countless Abyssal Demons attacked SkyeDome City like a tsunami, an unexpected guest set foot in the snow-covered outer regions of Winter Forest in the North. The visitor was none other than Kain Bahrena, one of the three heavenly apostles of Asumos Church.

"Who would have thought that such a vast swarm of Abyssal Demons would attack SkyDome? These creatures... they’re after the Chosen One, aren’t they?"

Looking southwards toward SkyDome, Kain let out a sigh. The usual light-heartedness had vanished from his violet eyes, leaving behind only an unusual seriousness. After cautiously surveying his surroundings for a moment, Kain disregarded the Abyssal Demons heading south and focused on the Winter Forest ahead.

"Well, let’s put that aside for now."

Even though the number and strength of Abyssal Demons were truly formidable, Kain had no current intention of aiding Snow Night Empire.

Kain is an extremely devout, even fanatical, believer of the Asumos Church.

Although he usually presents himself as gracious, easy-going, and understanding with other members of the church, seen as the gentlest among the heavenly apostles, Kain’s kindness is reserved solely for those sharing his faith - his comrades within the Church.

When dealing with outsiders, especially those he sees as ’heretics’, Kain is extremely cold and ruthless.

In his view,

These barbaric heretics are not worth pitying, no matter how many of them die.

It’s already good enough that he doesn’t aid the Abyssal Demons. Expecting him to help SkyDome resist the attack of Abyss Demons? That’s undoubtedly a daydream. Unless directed by Archbishop Fiona or the Pope himself, Kain would never extend a helping hand to heretics.

Moreover, for Asumos Church, the death of the Son of Destiny may be more of a benefit than a harmful.

Indeed,

Today in SkyDome, there are members of the Church, including Nick, and even the Girl of Destiny.

However,

Kain isn’t worried about their safety right now.

In his view, while the group of Abyssal Demons is powerful, with Bai Yanluo’s protection, Nick and the others are sure to be safe, even if the Abyssal Demons break through SkyDome. The Church members would definitely have plenty of time to escape. Not to mention, Mengxi, the Girl of Destiny, can use her miracles.

As a result, Kain no longer cares about the affairs of Snow Night Empire, focusing all his attention on the repressive Winter Forest ahead.

Now,

Many Abyssal Demons have left the eastern part of the Winter Forest and launched an attack on Snow Night Empire. Being able to command such a number of Demons instantly, there must be a Demon King existence also attacking SkyDome, and there might be more than one.

Without a doubt, this is a once-in-a-thousand-year opportunity.

It’s the perfect time to explore the eastern part of Winter Forest!

For so many years, has there ever been a time when the defense of the Eastern Abyssal Demons was more vacant than now?

This once-in-a-thousand-year opportunity was one that Kain couldn’t possibly pass up. Even though there may be other Demon Kings existing within the eastern part of Winter Forest, Kain resolutely decided to take this risk. Because he believed that the risk and return from this exploration would be directly proportional!

If he could find the legendary Demon Temple,

This exploration would undoubtedly be a "gold mine!"

Even though Snow Devourer from the east might have gone to SkyDome, Deathwing from the west and the Nightmare from the center might still be inside Winter Forest. These two Demon Kings might assist the eastern part at any time, so Kain’s exploration must be swift and decisive.

(Nightmare è Shuoyue )

After all, there were only a few places he planned to explore this time...

With that in mind,

"I’ll use ’Divine War Form’ directly..."

After making this decision, Kain’s eyes narrowed sharply, and the thunder-attribute energy within his body burst out like a raging hurricane! In an instant, the thunderbolt flickered, and the violent power of thunder turned everything around him into charcoal.

The ground began to tremble, and even space began to crumble along with it.

Under the halo of dark purple light, Kain’s eyes exploded with a brilliant purple light, and his flaxen hair fluttered up, shrouded by thunderbolts. The strong purple Holy energy transformed into an indestructible thunderbolt armor around him, and more than that, the power of thunder condensed into physical wings, hovering behind Kain.

It made him seem like an angel of thunder, coming to the world to eradicate evil in place of the gods.

Divine War Form,

Was the strongest way to use Holy energy, and only those with power at level 7 or above could use it.

It was a battle mode achieved by merging Holy energy with soul power and injecting it directly into the body. It could max out the user’s physical abilities and the efficiency of their internal power! It allowed the user to unleash 120% of their combat power in a short period of time.

Of course,

The price,

Was a bit of life span. After all, it was a way of fighting that consumed the soul.

But,

Kain, who already possessed the power of a level 8, looked even more imposing after activating the Divine War Form, and his momentum reached a terrifying degree.

Kain originally came in secret,

The burst of this power undoubtedly attracted hundreds of Abyssal Demons in the nearby forest in an instant. Countless loathsome-faced demons, filled with violent aura, instantly focused all their attention on Kain, with a wild killing intent and waves of Shadow Force, they surrounded him from all sides, intending to destroy this Apostle of Heaven here and now.

Among the attacking Abyssal Demons, there were even three terrifying level 7 existences.

However,

Facing Kain, who had entered the Divine War Form’, these Abyssal Demons were like ants,

"Thunder Dance - Dark Tribulation..."

Kain narrowed his eyes,

Thunderbolts exploded, forming a massive thunderbolt arena with Kain at its center. Within the arena, dark purple thunderbolts rampaged wildly, instantly killing all the Abyssal Demons that rushed in to attack Kain,

Even the three level 7 Demons were hit hard by the thunderbolts in an instant, losing their ability to further attack.

And when these three level 7 Abyssal Demons were slightly stunned by the thunderbolt onslaught,

Three arrows formed by a concentrated Holy energy appeared like thunderbolts, piercing the heads of the three Abyss Demons, leaving a large bloody hole.

*Boom...*

With a few resounding sounds, the three large and strong level 7 Abyssal Demons were immediately killed by him before they could display their power. Their large bodies crashed to the ground.

After dealing with the wave of Demons attempting to block his path, Kain unfurled his wings and soared high, transforming into a bolt of lightning, darting into the depths of the Winter Forest.