At this time, the assassins' World Exterminating Slash finally condensed enough energy. Under his command, the twelve assassins shouted in unison: "Die-!" A huge black energy blade fell from the sky along with their narrow swords. It was as if they were splitting the heavens and the earth as they slashed towards Dumb who was shrouded in blue light.
Dumb coldly snorted. The warehouse became completely dark. The black energy couldn't be seen at all. Although Mie One could feel that the power of the World Exterminating Slash was still there, the energy from the second party seemed to be constantly weakening. Moreover, the Hell King's Sword in Dumb's hand suddenly disappeared. Dumb's black hair fluttered in the wind. Both of his hands spread out. In the raging energy, his clothes turned into powder, revealing the Giant Spirit Serpent Armor underneath. Dumb's body slightly swayed. His red eyes matched with his long black hair, making him look very demonic. His figure became hazy. In the darkness of the warehouse, there seemed to be a surge of inexplicable energy. The energy surged unceasingly, and the dark space gradually turned a strange blue color. Mie One and the others could clearly see the black energy blades they had slashed out floating in midair, unable to advance any further. Circles of blue energy were revolving around them without stopping. The World Exterminating Slash was constantly weakened by the blue energy. It was already only half of its original size. The twelve assassins didn't know what was restricting them, but they couldn't move at all.
As the leader of the World Exterminating Slash, the feeling of powerlessness was the clearest. Although he didn't know what move Dumb was using, he understood that the youth in front of him, who called himself the Grim Reaper, was no longer someone that the World Exterminating Slash could eliminate. A Cold Light flashed in Mie One's eyes. In his heart, he thought, rather than everyone dying together, it would be better for me to protect myself first. The World Exterminating Slash was guided by him. At this time, Mie One's selfishness had risen. Relying on his own will, he abruptly withdrew the remaining energy of the World Exterminating Slash and surrounded his body. Under the guidance of the energy, the blue light suddenly flooded every corner of the warehouse. The evil energy that hadn't appeared until now suddenly erupted with a strength that was a thousand times stronger.
Boom! A huge energy fluctuation caused the ground to tremble. Although the warehouse's wind barrier was powerful, it couldn't withstand such a degree of havoc. The entire warehouse's ceiling disappeared under the surging evil energy. Everything in the Nether Realm was ground to powder by the supreme evil energy. The ground was densely packed with pits. The entire warehouse had been completely destroyed. Fortunately, because the Nether Realm contained an extremely large amount of energy, it was completely compressed. It only exploded within the area it controlled, so it didn't affect the other areas outside the warehouse.
Phoenix Slayer was anxiously waiting outside. Dumb had already been inside for a long time. Other than the loud bang when Dumb kicked the door, she did not hear anything else. Every time Dumb wiped out the assassins in the guild of assassins' stronghold, he would quickly return. However, this time, he had been gone for a long time. Phoenix Slayer couldn't help but feel anxious. Just as she was hesitating whether or not she should go in and take a look, a huge tremor came from beneath her feet. Phoenix Slayer was startled. She used her sharp senses as a thief to float up and retreat into the distance. Just as she retreated from the courtyard's walls, something strange happened. The entire ground shook as if it was boiling. A dark blue light soared into the sky, and with a loud rumble, Phoenix Slayer, who was floating in the air, could clearly see the huge warehouse in the courtyard explode just like that. It had completely exploded. The huge energy wave completely collapsed the courtyard's ten meter tall walls. Smoke rose into the air like a mushroom cloud, and a strange atmosphere pervaded the air. This world-destroying energy caused Phoenix Slayer's heart to tremble violently. She was the first person to witness the might of the Nether Realm.
At this moment, Phoenix Slayer no longer had any hatred or killing intent in her heart. Instead, she was completely worried about Dumb. She didn't care about the dust drifting in the air at all. She rushed toward the ruins of the warehouse like a madwoman.
The energy of the Nether Realm was indeed powerful. The buildings of the warehouse were completely vaporized, and the smoke gradually dissipated as a gentle breeze blew past. Phoenix Slayer rushed into the ruins and clearly sensed a terrifying aura. It was a terrifying aura that could bring death. She stopped and looked in the direction of the terrifying aura. As the smoke dissipated, she saw Dumb, whose entire body was covered in scales. Dumb's eyes were bloodshot as he looked at her. His body was trembling slightly, and there wasn't a shred of life in his eyes. They were completely shrouded by the aura of death. Phoenix Slayer knew that the ruthless aura within Dumb's body had flared up again, and it was even more intense than the last time. She called out in a probing manner, "Dumb, you …"
Dumb's body suddenly moved, and he rushed toward her at lightning speed. Phoenix Slayer was startled. She could tell from the bloodthirsty glint in Dumb's eyes that he was going to kill her! In this moment of crisis, she hurriedly circulated her battle qi and punched out with both of her fists at Dumb. Dumb didn't dodge, and he didn't change his direction either. With a loud bang, Phoenix Slayer's fists accurately collided with his chest. However, Phoenix Slayer was shocked to discover that her battle qi couldn't affect Dumb at all. It was completely dissolved by the faint gray energy floating around Dumb's body. Phoenix Slayer was sent flying by Dumb due to the intense tremors. Her body flew into the air and drifted backward. Dumb didn't let her go. His feet moved, and he chased after her like a ghost. He stretched out his right hand, and five rays of purple energy continuously flickered on his fingertips with a faint gray glow. He grabbed at Phoenix Slayer's head. Dumb's aura had already locked onto Phoenix Slayer, and there was nowhere for her to dodge. She could only watch helplessly as Dumb's right hand, which was brimming with the aura of death, grabbed at her.
Phoenix Slayer's heart suddenly became extraordinarily calm at this critical moment of life and death. The scenes of her and Dumb's time together kept appearing in her mind. Just as Dumb's right hand was about to end her life, Phoenix Slayer used all of the strength in her body to shout, "Bing!"
The sharp voice reverberated through the ruins of the warehouse. Phoenix Slayer's body was drenched in sweat, and she fell to the ground. Dumb's fingers, which were spitting out energy, stopped half a foot away from her face. The purplish-gray energy kept spitting out energy, and the fluctuations in the air caused Phoenix Slayer's pale face to feel a faint pain.
Dumb's red eyes continuously flickered with a complicated expression, and it seemed as though he was continuously breathing. The red in his eyes faded, and they returned to their original black color. Dumb spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground. His body continuously spasmed. Gray, white, and blue energies continuously intertwined. He grasped his hair in pain, and his body continuously spasmed. Phoenix Slayer fell to the ground, and she looked at Dumb, whose body was spasming. She didn't dare to make a sound for a long time. Voices gradually appeared outside the warehouse. It was clear that the commotion here had alarmed the people in Tai Ang City. Phoenix Slayer was startled, and he whispered to Dumb, "How are you? Have you woken up? "
After Dumb used the Nether Domain, even though he had successfully killed the remaining assassins, his body had been invaded by the enormous evil energy contained in the Hell King's Sword. Compared to the evil energy of Nether Shadow, the Nether Domain was much stronger. Even though Dumb's Life True Qi had already reached the ninth level of the Life Art, it was still very difficult for him to resist it. After the Nether Realm blew up the entire warehouse, the Utmost Evil Qi immediately gathered around him. Fortunately, before using this move, Dumby had withdrawn all of its Dou Qi into its body. He had protected his body and his mental domain, and only then did he manage to retain a trace of clarity. When Phoenix Slayer shouted "Ice", the good in his heart finally broke free from the evil energy's restraints, and he regained control of his body. However, due to the excessive consumption of energy and the injuries he had sustained, Dumb's body was already extremely weak. The remaining energy in his body was barely enough to resist the evil energy, which was why he had spat out blood and collapsed to the ground.
Dumb said to Phoenix Slayer in a hoarse voice, "Quick, take … me … away … from here … I can't … control … the … evil energy … anymore … I must … find … a … place … to … meditate …"
Phoenix Slayer was delighted. As long as Dumb's consciousness recovered a little, there would be hope. She grabbed Dumb's arm without hesitation, turned around, and carried his tall and sturdy body on her back. Then, she circulated the True Qi in her body and rushed in a direction where there were few people around.
When Phoenix Slayer and Dumb's figures gradually disappeared into the distance, a person covered in dirt and blood suddenly crawled out of the ruins. He crawled out of the hole in the ground while trembling, and after glancing hatefully in the direction where Dumb and Phoenix Slayer had disappeared, he limped in the opposite direction. The person who had been spared was the leader of the 40 assassins who had ambushed Dumb here — First Extermination. When Dumb's energy from the Nether Realm had wreaked havoc, First Extermination had retracted the remaining energy of the First Extermination Slash to protect himself. This was equivalent to using the remaining energy of all 12 assassins to protect himself. The Nether Realm had descended, and First Extermination had blasted a hole in the ground with all his strength before burying himself within it. Then, he had used all the energy of the First Extermination Slash to protect himself, preventing the evil energy from invading him. Even so, all of his energy had been dissolved by the Nether Realm, and most of the capillaries on the surface of his skin had been ruptured by the evil energy. However, it was the remaining energy of the First Extermination Slash that had saved his life. When Phoenix Slayer had rushed in, he had been resisting the evil energy that had invaded his body with all his strength. He didn't dare to make a single sound for fear of being discovered. When Phoenix Slayer had shouted the word "ice," which had caused Dumb to regain consciousness, First Extermination had been unable to restrain the curiosity in his heart. He had taken a peek at Phoenix Slayer from the rubble, and it was this glance that had allowed him to understand how Dumb had managed to find every single base of the assassin's guild. He was very clear that with his current heavily injured condition, it was impossible for him to fight against Phoenix Slayer. Thus, he had waited until she had left with Dumb before daring to crawl out of the rubble.
Holy Holy Hall. Holy Hall of Light.
Pope faced the enormous statue of Mandate of Heaven in the Holy Hall and continuously chanted a divine incantation. Behind him stood all the important figures of the highest echelons of the Holy Hall. Red-robed Priest Mang Xiu, Red-robed Priest Yu Jian, acting Red-robed Priest Xuanyue, Vice Presiding Judge Xuan Yuan, Vice Presiding Judge Ba Bylon, Vice Presiding Judge Judge Field, White-robed Priest Xuan Ye, and six other White-robed Priests, including Nasha, who hadn't participated in the encirclement of the Dark Demon Tribe. They were all chanting along with Pope. For a moment, the entire Holy Hall was filled with a surging holy aura.
Three months had passed. Three months had passed. The Holy Hall had mobilized all the forces it could mobilize to search for the whereabouts of the Dark Tribe, but to no avail. More than two months ago, Pope had led the army of the Holy Hall to the Sky Clan. With the cooperation of the Elves, they had searched for half a month, but to no avail. The three empires and the Suo Region Federation had also sent news to the Holy Hall. They had not found the existence of the Dark Tribe that the Holy Hall had mentioned. For a moment, the Dark Tribe had completely disappeared from the continent, as if they had never appeared in the first place. Naturally, Pope was furious about this result, but there was nothing he could do. After returning to the Holy Hall, he could only expand the team of Holy Knights. He recruited all the Holy Knights who had been in reserve, forming a powerful army of nearly ten thousand people. At the same time, in order to prevent the Sacrificial Halls from being attacked by the Dark Tribe, all the clergymen were summoned back to the headquarters of the Holy Hall. The strength of the entire Holy Hall was unprecedentedly concentrated.
After chanting, Pope slowly turned around and said in a deep voice, "It has been three months. There is still no news of the Dark Tribe's movements. Did they just disappear into thin air? "
Mang Xiu bowed and said, "Lord Pope, we have searched all the places in the Sky Clan, but to no avail. I think the Dark Tribe must have a secret lair on the continent. Otherwise, with so many people, it would be impossible for them to hide. The lair is most likely in the Sunset Empire, where the Dark Tribe is concentrated. Do you think we should send someone to investigate? Although the Sunset Empire has many believers, their ruling class is always perfunctory with us. I'm afraid we need to find out the details ourselves.
Xuanyue took a step forward and said, "Lord Pope, I don't think so. Ever since the Dark Tribe attacked our troops heading to the Sky Clan, they must know that we will take revenge. Moreover, the Guild of Assassins and the Guild of Thieves in the Sunset Empire have always belonged to the Dark Tribe. Since we can think of that, they can too. If those powerful Dark Tribe have any brains, they will not go to the Sunset Empire, which is the target of everyone, and let us trace them. "
Pope frowned and said, "Then where do you think the headquarters of the Dark Tribe is?"
Xuanyue shook her head and said, "I don't know. It is possible in every corner of the continent. It might even be on the sea. "
Pope was startled and said, "The sea? How is that possible? It is impossible to survive for a long time on the sea without supplies. "
Xuanyue said, "Not necessarily. What is most lacking on the sea is not food, but fresh water. As far as I know, the alchemists have researched something that can completely separate the water and salt in the sea. As long as there is this thing, there will not be a lack of water on the huge ship. And if there is a lot of space on the ship to store vegetables and food, they can survive on the sea for more than half a year. In the past, I once … "At this point, she suddenly paused and her cold expression changed for a moment before she continued," I once heard from Dumb that he and his teacher, the Demon Flame Warlock Goris, encountered pirates on the sea. The pirate leader was actually a Dark Demon. " The device that she was talking about was the one that Dumby and I saw in the Forest of Illusions, among the devices left behind by the Gorians.
Hearing Xuanyue's words, Pope paced back and forth in the Radiant Palace. After a while, he looked at Xuanyue and said, "Although what you said is possible, I don't agree. First of all, the Dark Race has at least 100,000 people. If they have made a move from the Sky Yuan Race and directly went to the coast, it is impossible that we did not receive any news. Secondly, no matter how big the ships are, they would need at least 100 ships to carry 100,000 people. It is impossible for such a large fleet to hide from us. From these two points, even if there are traces of dark forces on the sea, it is impossible for them to be their main force. "
Xuanyue nodded and said, "Lord Pope, what you said makes sense. However, I suddenly thought of a problem. Since there are so many of the Dark Race, if they retreat to the Sunset Empire, there will also be a commotion! However, we have searched almost all the places around the Sky Yuan Race, but there is no news of the Dark Race. Did they really disappear into thin air? "
Pope sighed and said, "It seems that our information network is not complete. Right now, we are like blind people and can only make wild guesses. How about this, Ba Bylon, I order you to personally take 50 judges and 200 Holy Knights who are good at swimming and set off from the port of the Tenjin Empire's Xier Province. Disguise yourself as a merchant ship and patrol the sea. If you find any small dark forces, immediately annihilate them. If you find the main force of the Dark Race, do not clash with them. Try your best to find their base and send the news back. Hmm, bring two White Priests with you. They should be of help. "
Ba Bylon bowed and said, "Yes, Lord Pope."
Pope said, "In half a year, whether or not there is any news, you must retreat with your people. There cannot be any mistakes this time. You must be careful."
Ba Bylon nodded and said, "I promise to complete the mission to the best of my ability."
Pope said, "Be careful. There cannot be any mistakes! God will protect you. Go and prepare. "
Ba Bylon answered and turned to leave the [Light Palace]. Since the defeat of the Sky Yuan Clan last time, Pope had been cold to them because Ba Bui drove Dumb away. Now that he could leave the headquarters of the Holy Hall for a mission, Ba Bylon felt much better. He decided to bring his son along as well. He had to strive for some achievements to offset Pope's resentment towards Ba Bui.
The Pope said to Manthew, "Priestess Manthew, Priestess Nayan has always been in charge of the Sunset Empire. Although the dark forces there are rampant, and it is a fallen country, However, there were still many loyal followers of the Heavenly God. I'll leave the matter over there to you. You have to use all the resources you have at your disposal to search for the whereabouts of the dark races. Report back as soon as you have any news. "
Mang Xiu bowed and said: "Yes, Sir Pope, this subordinate will do his best. : "
Pope said in a deep voice: "The Tenjin Empire will be in charge of the Feather Palace Priest, and the Suoyu Federation will be in charge of the White Priest, Xuan Ye. As for the Hwasin Empire, although our foundation is relatively weak, the possibility of the dark forces is relatively small. Let's give it up for now. Priest Xuanyue, go to the Tiangang School. You've been there before, so you're more familiar with it. It's best if you can meet the Tiangang Kensei and tell them what happened here. Ask them to help search for traces of the things. With the strength of the Tiangang School in the Hwasin Empire, they should be able to patrol there. At the same time, the dark forces have appeared. I hope to join hands with the Tiangang School to fight against them. You must convey my message to them. "
Xuan Ye frowned: "But, Sir Pope, the Tiangang School has always been at odds with the Holy Hall. Will they help us? : "
Pope glanced at Xuan Ye and said: "It seems that I was right to deprive you of the inheritance of the Pope. Why are you asking me such a simple question? Xuanyue, explain it to him. "
Xuanyue glanced at her grandfather, then turned to her father and said lightly: "Although the Tiangang School has always been at odds with the Holy Hall, they are after all a force of justice. They will never sit and watch the mainland be invaded by the evil forces. So, as long as we inform them of this matter, the people from the Tiangang School will definitely help us in the investigation. They are not cooperating with us, but for the peace of the whole mainland, they have to do this. "
Pope nodded slightly and said: "Good. Priest Xuanyue, since you understand this, let's set off tomorrow. We're very close to the Tiangang Mountain Range, so you don't have to be too anxious. I'll give you a month. : "
Xuan Yue looked into the Pope's eyes, which were filled with deep meaning. He nodded and said, "Yes, Your Holiness. This subordinate will not fail you."
Xuan Ye looked at his daughter worriedly. It was not that he did not understand what Xuanyue had just said, but he really did not want his daughter to go to the Tiangang School. Ever since she parted with Dumb, Xuanyue had changed completely. Her previous liveliness and unruliness had all disappeared. She had become incomparably cold. She would not even open her heart to him and Nasha. Every day, apart from quietly completing the tasks of a red-robed priest, she would be meditating in silence. He was really worried about his daughter, and now he somewhat regretted his attitude towards Dumb. He never thought that Dumb would have such an important place in his daughter's heart. If Xuan Yue were to meet Dumby during her trip to the Heavenly Dipper Sword Faction, there would only be two outcomes. One, the two of them would be reunited, and the other, she would fall into an even deeper sorrow. Xuan Ye really did not want his daughter to take this risk and go to the Tiangang School! However, this was an order from Pope, and it was not something he could stop.
Pope nodded: "Vice Presiding Judge Xuan Yuan, Vice Presiding Judge Felder, you must intensify the training of the Holy Paladins and Judges. This is a critical period, and I will allow you to use any irregular methods to increase their strength."
Hearing Pope's words, Xuan Yuan's eyes flashed. Although he was demoted to a Vice Presiding Judge in name, he still carried out his duties as a Presiding Judge. He bowed and said: "Sir Pope, I will do as you say, and use all irregular methods to increase the strength of the Holy Paladins and Judges."
Everyone present, including Pope, could clearly feel a chill coming from the soles of their feet. In their hearts, they were all praying for the Holy Paladins and Judges who were about to undergo irregular training. Who did not know of Xuan Yuan's methods?
Pope coughed dryly, somewhat regretting his words just now. He tried to salvage the situation: "Don't go too far. After all, they still need to be prepared for any changes."
Xuan Yuan nodded and said expressionlessly: "Sir Pope, rest assured. I will train them in batches, and it will definitely not affect the overall defense of the Holy Hall."
Pope said: "That's good. Alright, everyone go back and rest. Priest Xuanyue, stay for a while. I still have some instructions for you regarding the Tiangang School. "
Xuan Yue nodded, stopped retreating, and stood to the side. Xuan Ye and Nasha looked at each other, then looked at their daughter, and then retreated helplessly. Xuanyue seemed not to notice her parents' gaze. She stood there straight, watching the higher-ups of the Holy Hall leave.
When only Pope and Xuanyue were left in the Divine Hall of Light, Pope said: "Yue, do you know why I want you to go to the Tiangang School?"
Xuanyue said lightly: "Isn't it to join forces with the Tiangang School to fight against the dark forces?"
The Pope nodded and said, "That's right. That's one of my goals, and you're the most suitable candidate. However, I have another goal. If Dumby is in the Heavenly Dipper Sword Faction, I hope that you can bring him back. I know you really like him, and you're the reason why he's like this now. Child, grandpa doesn't want to see you suffer like this! "
Xuanyue's beautiful blue eyes revealed a trace of sadness, and she murmured: "There is fate between people. If it is destined that we can be together, we will not be separated. Otherwise, no matter how hard I try, what can I do? I admit that I love Dumby, love very deeply, but his various actions really let me down. I will never take the initiative to find him again. His cowardice has already broken my heart. If he can understand my feelings for him, if he also cares about me, he will definitely find me within a year. Grandpa, there is something I must tell you. With Dumb's temperament, he can't be in the Tiangang School now. "
Pope said in surprise: "Why can't he be in the Tiangang School? Then where will he be? "
Xuanyue said: "Even if he wants to go back to the Tiangang School, he will wait until the second month of the 999th year of the Holy Calendar. He once promised Tiangang Kensei that he will compete with the three friends of the Sword Saint at that time. Before that, Dumb will never go back. I know him too well. He only has two places to go, one is the Psychedelic Forest, and the other is the Sunset Empire. The latter is more likely, because the enemy who killed his uncle, the Assassin Guild, is there. Grandpa, you don't have to persuade me. If Dumb really doesn't come to find me, I will dedicate the rest of my life to the Holy Hall and be the best priest. "
Pope frowned: "Child, sometimes, you have to fight for your own happiness. Why are you so stubborn!"
Xuanyue said sadly: "Happiness? Do you think I will be happy with such a cowardly Dumb? Even if I get him back, what if he leaves me again if I encounter something else? I can't take another blow. Grandpa, I will go back first. Tomorrow, I will set off for the Tiangang Mountain. "After saying that, she turned around and strode away. Two strings of crystal-clear tears floated in the air. Her frail figure looked so lonely and desolate.
Pope sighed helplessly and said to himself: "Child, why do you have to do this?" Although he wanted Xuan Yue to bring Dumby back, to a large extent, it was for the sake of the Vatican. However, he also felt sorry for his granddaughter. Even the Pope had feelings. How could he be willing to see his only granddaughter suffer for the rest of her life?
Phoenix Slayer carried Dumb on her back and quickly walked through Tai Ang City. Because the Giant Spirit Serpent Armor on Dumb's body was too eye-catching, she deliberately draped her outer clothes over Dumb's back.
Dumb's body was alternating between cold and hot. His mind had already sunk into a semi-conscious state. Phoenix Slayer was constantly being affected by the holy and evil aura, making her feel abnormally uncomfortable. Finally, after advancing for around two kilometers, an unremarkable inn appeared in Phoenix Slayer's field of vision. She was overjoyed and quickly walked toward the inn.
The inn's business was very slow. There were only two attendants chatting in the lobby. When they saw Phoenix Slayer carrying someone on her back, one of the attendants walked forward and said with a frown: "Miss, did you come to the wrong place? This is an inn, not a hospital."
Phoenix Slayer raised her head, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes. "Stop talking nonsense. My husband accidentally fell and injured himself. He needs to rest quickly. Get me a room, and I want a quiet place."
Seeing Phoenix Slayer's beautiful appearance, the attendant was stunned and muttered, "Okay, okay. Please wait a moment."
Phoenix Slayer stood in the hall, gasping for breath. Just now, when she said that Dumby was her husband, a strange and intense feeling suddenly welled up in the depths of her heart. It was a feeling of longing. Phoenix Slayer touched her pretty face, which was burning hot, and calmed down with great difficulty.
Under the guidance of the attendant, Phoenix Slayer carried Dumb to a room in the corner of the second floor. Although the room wasn't luxurious, it was clean. Phoenix Slayer carefully placed Dumb on the bed and said to the attendant, "You can leave. Without my permission, no one is to disturb us, understand? "
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