Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 602 - 603: The Goddess’s Will

Sorry for the delay… I am in finals and it will end after 4 days, so sadly can’t publish the golden ticket bonuses until it finishes… but no worries I will make it a double bonus because of the delay (6_9).

Ah and there is another chapter after 40m.

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"Here’s a decent offer for you. Give me your power, and I’ll reunite you with your daughter."

Huiming:"?!!"

Huiming: "What... what did you say?!"

As Kael’s words rang in her ears, Huiming, struggling to get up from the ground, looked astonished and incredulous at the confident Pop:

"What do you mean by that?"

"Isn’t it obvious? Huiming, have you been dumbfounded living in this Garden for hundreds of years? Can’t you understand what I’m saying?"

Kael laughed mockingly and tapped Huiming’s head gently:

"Your Kirin lineage is a race born under the grace of the Goddess. Rare in number, with low birth rates. Yet, you possess an enviable unique ability to pass on your internal power to the next generation. Through this legacy, every Kirin of each generation possesses the peak power of the eighth level. Even a young Kirin, without much training, can become one of the strongest on the continent if the mother is powerful enough. Envious, isn’t it?"

Kael said with a sigh:

"Huiming, haven’t you always wanted to reunite with your child? Now, I am giving you this opportunity. I believe it’s a profitable exchange for you. This way, not only will you not die, but you also won’t have to worry about the curse within the inherited power, which could kill your child. After this, you can reunite with your little one. How good is that?"

"Pass it on to you?"

"Yes, such powerful strength, just sealed in a body about to wither away, is such a waste. Better to pass it to me, to make it more valuable."

"My power, it carries the curse of Higanbana, you know? Aren’t you afraid of being cursed and ending up like me now, a ghostly figure?"

"Not afraid."

Kael answered without hesitation, clasping his hands together, looking devoutly towards the cathedral, or more specifically, the statue of the Goddess:

"For the upcoming event that will change the fate of all mankind, I need this power. As for what happens to me afterwards, it doesn’t matter. Even if I rot and die, I’ll accept it, as long as it’s for the greater good..."

The Pope spoke with righteous words.

However,

Before he could finish, Huiming let out a cold laugh, filled with disdain and mockery:

"Hahaha... Really, how noble of you. ’Rot and die, I’ll accept it’... Kael, you really can put on a show..."

"Putting on a show?"

"Isn’t it? Even if I pass my power to you, things like curses and decay, they aren’t your concerns, are they?"

"You think so?"

"Kael, playing dumb now? Even though this place is remote, the news of you and the two Holy Envoys defeating the strongest demon Higanbana, reached me. Perhaps, because you defeated her, the curse in my body has dispersed."

Hearing this,

Kael slightly frowned.

"Dispersed?"

"Pretending to be ignorant. Although I’m weak and barely alive now, the curse has been eroding my body for hundreds of years, causing unbearable pain. You don’t think I wouldn’t notice when the curse stops, don’t you?"

Her voice was very weak, even fading as she spoke.

But the dignity and presence in Huiming’s words didn’t diminish at all, even slightly overpowering Kael:

"Although I don’t know how a shameless person like you managed to defeat such a terrifying monster, you must have truly killed Higanbana, not just repelled her as the propaganda suggests. You publicized it that way to prevent retaliation from other demon kings, right? You don’t want Anvika to repeat the fate of the Snow Night Empire, do you? Wasn’t Xue Tianao retaliated against by the Abyssal Demons for imprisoning the Inferno?"

"..."

"Also, after killing Higanbana, you believe her curse has vanished. That’s why you came to me with such righteous indignation, trying to deceive me into passing my power to you? You’re really shameless, Kael. The previous Pope was blind to pass the position to a scum like you!"

"..."

After being scorned by Huiming, Kael fell into a brief silence, and the atmosphere suddenly grew tense and chilly.

A moment later,

Kael let out a resigned laugh, waving his hand self-mockingly:

"Hahahaahahahahahah~, it seems I underestimated you. Locked up for so long, your body may be broken, but your mind is still sharp. I take back my words about you being foolish. Sorry about that."

Since his intentions were seen through, Kael stopped pretending.

Speaking directly and to the point, Kael said:

"Indeed, Higanbana no longer exists, and thus the curse she left has also dissipated. Now, if I accept your power, I won’t have to worry about being backfired by the curse. Huiming, I know what you’re thinking. Since the curse is lifted, you must be thinking of passing the divine beast’s power to your daughter. I advise you to abandon such a silly thought."

"Why? Weren’t you always hoping for that?"

"That was before, but the situation has changed. Now, our Church desperately needs more powerful warriors. Your daughter is too young, she definitely won’t be able to master the power in a short time. I don’t have time to train her."

Saying this,

Kael looked disdainfully at the pink dumpling in his hand. The little divine beast, locked in Kael’s gaze, instinctively felt a deadly threat, as if being watched by a ravenous beast. The trembling little one started struggling and cast a pleading look at her mother on the ground.

"Besides, the reason for letting your daughter inherit the power before was due to a lack of other choices. The power of your Kirin lineage can only be accepted by direct blood relatives, others trying to forcibly take it will only explode and die. Many have suffered from this in the past while coveting your Kirin power. But now, it’s different..."

"Different? You mean, you have a way to accept the power?!"

Huiming’s eyes were filled with disbelief.

But she knew,

Kael, making such a choice, must have acquired some secret method. Otherwise, he wouldn’t risk exploding to death to accept her power.

As Huiming pondered, Kael’s urging voice entered her ears again:

"You better cooperate quickly, or else, be careful about your daughter’s life."

"You?! If you harm that child, I’d rather die than give you my power!"

"Then I’ll kill both you and your child and extract your power. Believe me, I can do it now."

Kael threatened in a low voice, his patience from before gradually fading, and his grip on the little divine beast tightened slightly.

"You!..."

Watching her painfully squirming pink dumpling in Kael’s hand, a burst of anxious emotion suddenly erupted from Huiming’s heart. Simultaneously, a wordless fury burst from her eyes, seemingly turning into tangible flames engulfing Kael.

As a divine beast, Huiming had her own principles.

After seeing through Kael’s ruthless and heartless nature, Huiming couldn’t help but worry about the terrifying things this Pope might do after obtaining her powerful strength.

At this moment, Huiming was caught in a dilemma.

However,

As if seeing through Huiming’s inner turmoil, Kael let out a cold laugh, unconcerned:

"You don’t need to be so conflicted. What I’m doing is the will of the Goddess herself. As a divine beast, you are simply fulfilling the Goddess’s orders. There’s no need for such a struggle."

"What did you said?!"

Hearing this, Huiming was stunned.

In the next instant, the divine beast’s anger erupted even further:

"HOW DARE YOU MENTIONING THE GODDESS IN FRONT OF ME! The Goddess has long severed her connection with our world! You are nothing but a charlatan fabricating divine edicts, trying to deceive me with your nonsensical prophecies! Kael, keep dreaming! You scum... Huh?!!!"

However,

Midway through her scorn, Huiming’s words abruptly stopped.

Because at that moment,

A seed glowing with a ghostly blue light was released from Kael’s power seal, revealing itself in front of Huiming. The aura of serene blue shadows emanating from the seed was all too familiar to Huiming; it was the presence of Higanbana, the strongest abyssal demon...

But what shocked Huiming most, making her feel as if struck by lightning, was not the aura of serene shadows, but the faint divine power emanating from the cracks in the seed.

This divine power, under the stimulation of Kael’s power, became very apparent.

"This, this presence... is it? The Goddess?!"

"That’s right."

Kael smiled victoriously:

"Weren’t you unsure how I defeated Higanbana? Now I’ll tell you. The key to defeating Higanbana wasn’t me, but the Goddess herself! It was the Goddess’s assistance that enabled me to conquer that powerful abyssal demon. I believe you understand what I’m emphasizing now. The Goddess has never abandoned our world!"

Hearing this, Huiming trembled uncontrollably, slowly lowering her head, unable to speak.

"Now, do you understand? Give me your power, Huiming. This... it’s all the will of the Goddess."

After witnessing this scene, Kael gradually revealed a satisfied smile.

"No need to hesitate, no need to doubt. You are merely following the will of the Goddess. Give me your power, so I can better execute the Goddess’s divine edicts."