The enormous mushroom cloud slowly disappeared, but the tremors deep inside the earth were still echoing like soundless moans. The fierce wind raised dust and the air of death, making one's face feel like it was burning.
The mountains in the north had more than one peak but were continuous. At this moment, such an obvious phenomenon could be sensed even though she was standing outside of the mountains. Natasha had a new understanding of the power of the legendary spell, 'Eternal Blaze'. "It's almost as powerful as Dracula's Scream …"
She once observed the place where Lucien fought Dracula in the Observer's Castle deep into the Dark Mountain Range and was shocked by the shattered environment. She had the same feeling again today.
"There's still a lot to be done. When the spell of 'Eternal Blaze' turns into 'Atomic Fusion', chances are that it will be as powerful as God's Arrival." As an earthling, Lucien was naturally fond of fusion magic. It was a shame that he could only perform it once with Alterna's power. If he wanted to turn it into a human-shaped hydrogen bomb, he had to be level-three legendary, which was the level that most of the grand arcanists were at right now. Also, the power of such a spell only depended on the strength of the user and his understanding of the mechanism. It would not be surprising that it could directly destroy the world one day.
By then, the Congress of Magic would have to solemnly promise that they would not use 'Lucien's Big Ivan' first.
"The temperature at the center is very high. The sunlight it creates can suppress the spectres and devils very well," said Alterna carefully.
She had changed her hairstyle. Her blonde hair was combed to the left side, revealing her pure and delicate beauty. Together with the white robe, she looked much more like a princess than Natasha did.
Although Lucien was curious whether or not Alterna could understand the special theory of relativity and the mass-energy formula that he wrote, or if she simply judged the power and status based on the magic structure and his description of Natasha, it was impossible to know what the consequences would be if he asked recklessly. Therefore, he held back his curiosity and said with a bitter smile, "Your Excellency Alterna, didn't you say that it would take seven days to absorb the pieces of the mysterious existence of the World of Souls?"
Hardly had he finished his sentence when Lucien's heart tightened. He had thought that Alterna was one of those dumb guys who acted based on intuition. That was why she dared to complain. However, she was actually a cunning and honorable demigod. Would he be infuriated if he talked to her in such a way and be killed by her?
If he were to be killed by Silvermoon because of a single complaint after going through untold hardships and finally escaping, that would be an injustice.
Erm, would he hate the name Alterna and prefer Aetna?
Alterna replied solemnly, "It will take seven days."
She looked as if she were not lying or deceiving her.
Lucien and Natasha were both embarrassed. It meant that it would only take one day or less to eat it quickly. "Why don't you eat it quickly if you can absorb it quickly?"
Both of them knew that Alterna did that on purpose to lure out the real culprit. It was just a subconscious question that was condensed from the fear, anxiety, and danger in the past few days.
Alterna pressed her face with her right hand and replied as solemnly as before, "Eat it slowly and wait for the feast."
The feast? Lucien knew that she was referring to Maltimus, the Lord of Hell. However, the central area of 'Eternal Blaze' had such a high temperature and such powerful energy. It was impossible for his projection to survive unless he was a top legend. How could he eat it?
If they only weakened him so that they could enter hell to fight him, the loss of a projection would only be minor injuries at best. With the enhancement of hell, Maltimus would be able to compete with Alterna, who was not fighting on her home ground.
According to the Congress' description of the Lord of Hell and the Will of Abyss, the two demigods, they were slightly different from Alterna. They seemed to be limited by the world in which they existed, so they could not arrive at the main material world freely. Even if they did, they would be weakened accordingly. The only exception was during the War of Dawn. Through a terrifying scheme, Maltimus gathered enough strength and offerings to open the gate of hell and arrive at the main material world directly. It was a pity that he was blown back by the pope's "God's Arrival".
Therefore, the converse was also true. Their strength would be enhanced in hell and abyss. The two places where the North and South Churches were the weakest, except for the alternate dimensions that were controlled by other organizations, were exactly where the pope dared not enter recklessly.
Thinking about that, Lucien suddenly felt that his heart was aching. Even the two legendary experts could not have left any traces. There shouldn't be any items or materials that could survive there.
Alterna seemed to have seen through Lucien and Natasha's doubts. She was still as solemn as before. "The burnt goat? He is not a feast. What he has shown is. "
What he has shown? Lucien and Natasha looked at each other in shock. Was it the Lord of Hell's understanding of the nature of the God of Truth? Was it the way that he temporarily broke the restriction of arrival with the projection of Mountain Paradise and improved a level-eight Knight into level-three legendary temporarily? Or was it the extraordinary abilities such as "Seize" that he showed in the battle?
Natasha's expression became complicated when she recalled the incident. Even the Lord of Hell could indirectly summon the projection of Mountain Paradise, which was unacceptable to her. Her faith was shaken in a way that she had never been before.
As for the speculations in his mind, Lucien was more inclined to the first one. "The God of Truth?"
Alterna neither shook her head nor nodded. Instead, she said very solemnly, "Don't walk on that path. It may be wrong."
After that, she looked at Lucien's left hand. "The remaining power of 'cake' and mine has been melted into your left hand. You can feel it well."
Under the powerful recovery of the Silver Moon, Lucien's left hand that was torn off had been restored. Calming himself down, he extended his spiritual power and examined it carefully.
Without a sound, Lucien had the illusion that he viewed everything from an unimaginable perspective again. Also, he seemed to have touched the mysteries of death and soul and had a secret connection with the World of Souls.
However, it was just a feeling. Lucien soon woke up and saw a Silver Moon rising into the sky before his eyes, illuminating the area and reflecting the sunrise in the east.
Under the illumination of the Silver Moon, frozen black and white illusions popped up, in which a pair of enormous bat wings seemed to be rising.
Then, everything was gone except for the morning sun.
"Mr. Rhein is finally free." Lucien remarked in delight. No matter what role he played in Alterna's plan, whether he was deceived or directly involved, he was still his benefactor and friend who had helped him.
Natasha looked at the sky quietly and suddenly smiled. "You've played a lot of roles and fooled a lot of people. I didn't know that you would be deceived by such a seemingly harmless and beautiful girl one day, and you did not notice it at all. Tsk, tsk."
Although the Silver Moon did not have a gender, Natasha obviously preferred to treat her as a girl.
Lucien smiled helplessly. "I just felt that I could attack the critical parts of a demigod directly without any hesitation. That's why I was not vigilant."
"Don't explain." Natasha said in amusement, "Didn't you say when you comforted me that the girls who looked silly, weak, cute, and beautiful were often black when they were 'cut open'? Haha. Your theory is indeed correct."
Lucien could only smile without saying anything.
"Right, what's the ability of your left hand?" Natasha asked curiously.
Pondering, Lucien said, "The greatest advantage is that I can study the nature of the power of the demigods. I can vaguely sense their understanding of the world and be more connected to the World of Souls. In the meantime, the left hand should be capable of nullifying magic, divine power, atomization, elementalization, and so on. However, the remaining power is limited and cannot exceed the eighth circle. The ninth circle can only influence it to a certain extent. Also, unless there are breakthroughs in the field in the future, it can't be further improved. As for more abilities, I have to explore them as I use them."
It was similar to the elimination of blood power, but it could not deal with the natural effects caused by extraordinary powers, such as the collapsed mountains after a spell was cast or the illusionary space gaps on Natasha's sword.
"Excellent. You've learned a lot this time. Your spiritual power is in the eighth circle, isn't it?" Natasha said rather enviously.
Lucien examined himself and nodded. "I seem to have just reached the eighth circle, but I haven't even constructed a single seventh-circle spell yet."
Then, he comforted Natasha, "Natasha, you performed well in the life-and-death test. The spirit and willpower of a Knight have been polished. Also, with your top blood power, you won't encounter any obstacles before you advance into the legendary level after you become a celestial Knight. Chances are that you will advance into level eight very soon."
"The spirit of a Knight …" Natasha suddenly sighed. "I don't even know how to face the Lord anymore."
Part of her spirit of a Knight was based on faith. The collapse of faith could easily weaken her willpower. She wouldn't die from a head-explosion, but it would be very difficult for her to advance in the future.
Lucien comforted him gently, "Compassion, bravery, protection, justice, and other chivalry are only bestowed by Mountain Paradise. Don't you have pity for the weak in your heart? Do you not protect your family, friends, and subjects? Do you not yearn for order and virtue? Do you not face the enemies and difficulties? Do you not have the firmness of your own ideals and glory? "
"Natasha, those virtues and those spirits come from our heart. The real Lord is not outside, not in Mountain Paradise, but in your heart. Every one of us has a Lord that belongs to us. Unless you are desperate and give up, Him will never disappear."
There was a smile on Natasha's face. She said to Lucien cheerfully, "Lucien, you're very suitable to be a priest. Well, I need time. I need time to examine my mind. Alright, let's go. Your 'Eternal Blaze' is too loud. Perhaps, His Excellency Varantine is on his way here. "
"I'd better stay in the north mountain range and wait for the arrival of my teacher and Her Excellency Hathaway. With my special fate, it's hard for Varantine to find me." Although Lucien didn't want to leave, he still said firmly, "You should leave as soon as possible and return before the Church finds out."
"Okay." Natasha did not hesitate.
At this time, a roar like a storm came from afar, "Lucien Evans!"
The roar seemed to come from a very, very far place. Lucien couldn't help but smile, "Mr. Lucien's voice is really loud …"
The transmission of electromagnetic waves was affected by this world, so the range was limited. However, sound waves were not affected. Therefore, the Lord of Storm chose to use the ninth-circle spell, Roar of the Lord of Storm, to find Lucien.
However, Lucien had to admit that his teacher's voice could reach this far. He was not worried about being discovered by the Church at all.
"I'm going to meet Granny Hathaway, too." Natasha's eyes lit up.
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