Chapter 9: The Purgatory Nine (3)
γBlood Sacrifice Flowerγ
- Middle-earth, Shuofang Empire, Shenfu
The strong wind from the permafrost North Ocean blew out the yellow light of the autumn leaves like candles, and the curtain of the sky was violently torn up and the clouds were entangled, and the steel was as heavy and cold as the mountaintop.
Slender and straight, the branches of the tall tree stretched out into the dark sky, and the criss-crossed branches continued to stretch, as if the opponents were seeking the protection of the gods.
Shenfu is known as the capital of ten thousand towers, and countless white towers rise into the sky, especially its heart, the Tower of Prayer, whose gorgeous top has always towered into the dome, and now it is hidden in the clouds.
The loud sound of Kagura echoed from the Tower of Prayer to the whole city, and the solemnity, peace and tranquility seemed to cut off all filth and crime. The tower of prayer is not inhabited by the emperor of Shuofang, but the great priest, the last bloodline of the gods, the peace god envoy Purton and Pei Lei brother and sister.
Although there was a peaceful scene under the power of the priest, the divine palace did not escape the catastrophe of the war, and the palace was also undercurrent.
Moreover, I heard that this is still the most dangerous imperial capital at present:
Nowadays, Pomer, Seperos and other countries are heavily guarded, and the magic defense can temporarily resist demons. Only here, because of the belief in the gods, there are no heavy troops and only a white magic barrier to protect it - this is tantamount to death.
That's why they came to persuade the priests to take precautions. In addition, there are many magical beasts in Shuofang, so the Wizards Association is strong. As long as the priest allows them to be in the imperial capital, the rebels can receive a large number of reinforcements.
But......
"Is it too late?" said Harden, leaning against a low tree, staring coldly at the cloud-shrouded tower.
"Don't say that......" Moonlight tried to refute weakly, a little troubled. As a member of the Divine Mansion, he still has to maintain the reputation of the Divine Mansion.
"This city," Harden said nonchalantly, "has an eerie atmosphere. β
"Indeed, my dad told me that many of the residents had lost the evil spirit and moved away β including my family. Yueming sighed, "What the hell is going on?"
"The demon army instigated, there is no other explanation. Harden snorted, "We'll find out soon...... Bi Fang's senior?"
As a subordinate of Cedar, Bi Fang naturally followed, and he smiled slightly at the children who rushed here: "You have worked hard, the wheel battle is still quite effective against Wu Anya's undead army, right? Lord Zhou and Qin Yuan have already talked to the priest, and I want to visit the president of the Magic Association to track down the whereabouts of some of the lost artifacts of the 'Mountain of Sorrows'." β
"Is it the 'True Night Feather Crown'?" Ataya asked him, "the alien shield in the hand of the Shadow of the Phytophyll?"
"Of course it's chasing, but it's not the most dangerous ......"
"Speaking of dangerous weapons, of course, we have to mention the demon sword 'Shirovla'," Harden said casually, "Although that thing is not in the collection of Yamahara, it seems that the 'Rear Ghost' has used it to carry out some kind of conspiracy, and Mr. Jean cares about it, but he can't solve it alone." β
"Mr. He also mentioned this matter, and I will go and ask the president about it...... Wait a minute, see you here. "Bi Fang was very loyal to his work at all times and took action immediately.
So the children, who were a little tired, leaned on the low tree and quietly gazed at the gorgeous prayer tower.
"This place is very suitable for the second sister to play her strengths. Ivan suddenly commented.
"Well, yes, the whole city is surrounded by rings of high walls, and with the ubiquitous towers, it's really perfect for me to use the 'Whip of Doom,'" Ataya smiled brutally, "This is a good place. β
"That's good, after all, we can't be idle. Harden squinted slightly, staring at a quiet red crossbilled finch not far away, "Rakshasa, how long are you going to stay? By the way, the male cross-billed finch is red, right?"
The beautiful red cross-billed finch tilted its head to look at him, and suddenly let out the laughter of the bird demon Rakshasa: "No way, the red color is too difficult to hide......"
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- The Tower of Prayer, the Temple of God
"How can the Divine Mansion set up such a dangerous killing array?" forgive me, everyone," Grand Priest Purton's usually gentle face was only resolute and annoyed, "by no means!"
"Your Excellency," Chin Yuan said solemnly, "if Your Excellency thinks that the Great Killing Array is disrespectful to the gods, then I think Your Excellency should at least allow the magicians to be stationed in the vicinity. β
"A magician is not allowed to leave the altar until the divine decree has been issued. Purton insisted, "I promise that as soon as the oracle directs us to fight, we will prepare for it without delay." β
Cedar thought to himself, opening his mouth to state the facts: "But the gods have already ......."
"Wait a minute, sir. Qin Yuan stopped him without hurrying, his eyes were still calm, "Your Excellency is very reasonable, I understand." But the gods also have to judge the situation before giving an edict, and how can they know as much about the world as we do? When the gods make a decision, I am afraid that the opportunity will be delayed. β
Cedar, who knew that he had almost made a big mistake, listened silently, secretly glad that he did not provoke the fact that the gods were completely destroyed in front of him.
At this moment, Cedar's eyes caught a glimpse of bright red. He turned his head to look and saw a beautiful woman in a red dress standing by the door, which made people unable to take their eyes off.
(Eh, that's not...... Mr. Petra'sβlovers?) Cedar's eyes widened in surprise, but the beauty smiled at him, stretched out a slender finger as white as jade, lightly pressed it against her cherry lips, and then slowly retreated and disappeared outside the door.
(Could it be...... By "death" Mr. Jean means becoming a handmaiden of God?) Cedar thought suspiciously, not daring to ask.
"Brother," Pei Lei, who was as delicate as her brother but as weak as a porcelain doll, finally spoke in deep thought, "The words of the demon envoy are also reasonable, the war is unpredictable, it is better to listen to their opinions, and temporarily order some magicians to stand by with the imperial army-"
"Pei Lei, you can just be in charge of praying, don't get involved. Purton waved his hand, "In short, the Divine Mansion and the Tower of Our Prayers already have the best guards, the two of you went back to tell you for your concern, but the Divine Mansion does not need assistance." β
"But my brother ......" Pei Lei wanted to speak and stopped, and finally sighed and did not speak.
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"Failed," Cedar smiled wryly as she walked, with a complaint in her tone, "The Grand Priest still hasn't seen the situation clearly......
β...... The two of you from the demon capital, please wait a moment!" Pei Lei, dressed in a beautiful prayer dress, hurried up and hesitated to speak.
"Miss Pei Lei, aren't you going to ......?"
"I ran out without permission," Pei Lei gave Cedar a slightly frightened look, "Brother is very stubborn, I'm really sorry." But he is dedicated to the people, and he has no malice. β
"We understand," Qin Yuan smiled slightly wryly, his voice echoing in the gorgeous and glorious prayer corridor, "but know that the battle situation is changing rapidly......
"I know, everyone says that the gods are all wiped out by the demons," Pei Lei, who is as beautiful and delicate as a porcelain doll, has a stubborn and resolute expression when she speaks, "but we will defend the gods, defend the dignity of the gods, and defend the faith!"
Cedar and Qin Yuan glanced at each other and frowned slightly.
"Trust in the power of God!" Pei Lei's face flushed with excitement, and then she lowered her eyelids melancholy, casting her beautiful, pale and effeminate face in a dark shadow of sorrow, "I'm sorry...... Prayers like this can't change anything, right? I believe in miracles, but on the other hand, I have deep doubts about the existence of God...... Maybe you're right, the world is, after all, our world, and war is still our war...... I will instruct the Wizards' Association that all volunteers who are traveling and studying will be assigned to the various fronts between the Divine Mansion and the neighboring cities as soon as possible. β
"Miss Pei Lei, we are sincerely happy for the people of God's house. You have made the most decisive and wise choice. Qin Yuan smiled and nodded with a complicated expression, "I know you can't interfere with the judgment of the religious leader, but I beg you to leave this tower quickly, hereβyour territory has changed hands...... Anyway, please come with us!"
"Senior?" As if surprised by Qin Yuan's words, Cedar looked confused, "Shouldn't we say something like 'willing to do our best'?"
"Miss Chinhara, are you despising our divine might?" Pei Lei wept uncontrollably, but her expression was firm, "Our souls have long been fused with the Tower of Prayer, and we will never be able to leave here!"
β...... Yes, the bondage of God...... Then there is no need to say any more...... "Qin Yuan lowered his eyelids, "goodbye." Let's go, my lord. β
Peilei watched them leave the tower.
She believed that they would look up at the towers where the bells were ringing in the clouds, as she always did. And their eyes will be like her, full of doubts and confusion.
"What kind of monsters......" she sighed and turned to walk towards the aerial flower platform far away from the earth.
The flower platform in the clouds, no matter who is full of red flowers, will be deeply shocked. In the secret and rich aroma, Pei Lei whispered: "Miss Nelly......"
In the flowing clouds and flower shadows, the girl with glittering blonde hair turned around.
A sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl, her eyes are as deep and blue as autumn water and clear sky, and her skin is as white as fresh snow and bright moon. She smiled slightly, her cheeks flushed like a wild rose.
"Miss Pei Lei. Miss Nellie bowed to her stiffly, her long dress as red as blood, but there was nothing incongruous about her blood-colored garment.
Peilei smiled at her as well, "You are so beautiful, Miss Nelly. β
"Thank you......" Miss Nellie smiled again, her pure smile as if it could melt away all evil thoughts.
"The defense of the Tower of Prayer is up to you, Miss Nelly. β
"I get it, I have faith. Gently touching the shining rose, Miss Nellie nodded earnestly.
Peilei nodded trustingly, watching the branches sway in the cold November wind. It was like guarding the tower of prayer, and the gentle green and bright red that spread to the top of the tower brought her an infinite sense of security.
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- Divine Magicians Association
"The defensive barrier has been set up, and the turret awaits the commander's order!"
"Got it. The president nodded grimly and continued to look at the visitor.
"Shirovra Town?" said the chairman of Bi Fang's inquiry, pointing to a huge hanging map, "This is a heavy industrial town, on the west bank of our country, where 50% of the country's metal smelting and other ore processing industries are concentrated. β
"Heavy industry, it really doesn't match the feminine name 'Shirovala'. Bi Fang said flatly.
"As for the demon sword Hirofla you mentioned, it's really a source of chaos! But it's too evil for us to deal with it. "The president spread his hands," some said, it was just a legend...... But I think it should be true - this demon sword is a relic of the 'Black Water General' of the Xuan World. β
"We know this legend, but we don't know the authenticity of this demon sword. Bi Fang said coldly.
"It's true. The prosperity of Shirovra Town is due to General Blackwater and Mr. He Yanfang, "The president doesn't seem to be lying," Blackwater General Graceia Shirovra is a female general known as the 'Mercury Witch', she came to the place now known as Shirovra because of the defeat of her master 'Heishui Roufei' in the Tang Dynasty, but was eventually killed by Mr. He. Her fierce battle with Mr. He destroyed the local terrain, causing a large number of magical mines to be blown out of the surface, and her mercury was left behind, contributing to the town's industrial prosperity, which gave the town its name. That demon sword is the source of mercury, but it is also the source of disaster that attracts monsters. β
Bi Fang frowned: "Let's not talk about it for the time being, according to the map, the town of Shirovra is on the west coast, and it is very close to Stillland Island!
"That's worrying, but we can't help it, the magic mine there is really important......"
As soon as he pushed the president away, Bi Fang suddenly exuded a strong killing intent: "Despicable!"
The black shadow that was like a fierce beast attacking was immediately surrounded by flames, and quickly brushed away the flames unscathed: "Ha, Bi Fang, the reaction is good." β
Bi Fang looked at the attacker coldly: "Zhinu, do you actually do such a thing as a sneak attack? It seems that you are really down." β
The beautiful woman in a gray winter coat is the wolf spirit of Kuang Zhengtuan.
"There is no way, the decision of the leader cannot be disobeyed. Stay here, Bi Fang!" the Zhinu also sneered, and the entire building was turned into a staggered wolf's fang-like spiky hell in the epicenter!
As a result, the fiery detonation finally shattered the long-term tranquility of the Divine Mansion!
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The fire in the distance was the signal of the battle, and the vines that rushed out in response occupied the flat ground, and the Xia brothers giggled: "The ground is controlled by us!"
"Okay, we'll block the air!" Ataya shrieked and shook off the whip on her body, "Cooperate in all directions! If you're scared, run away, Rakshasa!"
The red cross-billed finch immediately split into a flock of finches and flew towards everyone: "Don't be afraid, just drag you down, we have no pressure!"
"We have been underestimated!" The Xia brothers' smiles were still so innocent, but the giant vines under their feet were surging and devouring the flock!
But soon, the huge cane of "Wolfforth" burst all the way, and red pythons burst out of it!
"How ......"
"The ability of a thousand changes is not something that can be easily handled, it must be devoured in an instant - this task is for me and Sally!" Harden said without objection, pointing to the huge group of eagles in front of the tower, "You guys over there, you can figure it out!"
"Who is hiding over there?" Xia Yu said curiously, and a golden bud swooped down on the group of eagles as quickly as a hungry wolf!
"Oops, I've been discovered!" the rude uncle's voice sounded in a panic, "Qingji, hurry up!"
"What, where can I fight!" the little boy in white hurriedly shouted, "Don't beat us!
As if feeling bored, the Xia brothers stopped moving.
"Ah, it's so sad! Why do you see us with such expressions! We are also dignified!" As a herald who only flashes occasionally, Qingji attaches great importance to presence.
"Let's do it, brother!" As soon as Xia Yu stretched out his hand, the huge vines fiercely pounced on the combination of the demon car and the monster driver-
"Wow, aaa, a, Qingji, you quickly throw the whip!"
"Aren't you going to breathe fire? Burn it! Jump!"
"Do you think you're an acrobat, bastard! How can the carriage jump...... Oops I'm jumping!"
"It seems that it is right to let Paris and Jiang Xuehe wait in the tower......" Harden groaned, frowning and glancing at the praying tower, "Arrange all the tricks to attract attention, who is leading this conspiracy......"
The red python spewed ghost flames and approached, swallowed up by the surging black wave one by one.
"With Rakshasa's abilities, she can't do us any real harm," Selina said beside him, "but she'll be dragged here entirely......
That's right, the devoured red python is only a small part of the huge demonic power of the Rakshasas, and in the dark tide of Harden and them, the Rakshasa can't invade a single bit, but it doesn't retreat an inch, and it can't stalemate!
"Oh ~ hehehe...... How could the four giants of the original 'former ghosts' be trapped to death like this!" Laughing loudly, Ataya shook off the "Ten Thousand Tribulation Whip", and the chain whip with a hook and spike at the tip hooked into the high wall, pulling her to fly up the wall with a roar, "There is me who is as flexible as flying in the air!
The rakshasa that transformed into countless red pythons and red bees immediately became vigilant, dodged the "Poison King's Destiny Net" that flew from Atayal, and then gathered into a swarm of bees, taking advantage of the gap after the operation to surround the past!
More than a dozen chain whips flicked, barbled and dragged rapidly, allowing Atayal to gracefully change positions in mid-air, slowly reducing the number of bees with one blow.
"It seems to be going fast, what are you going to do, Rakshasa. Harden sneered and manipulated the black tide to surge up.
Weakened by the fierce attack, the Rakshasa gathers the swarm of bees, retransforms into a girl's form, and uses the red python to repeatedly collide with Ataya's chain whip in the air and pierce!
Ataya nimbly jumped and slid on the walls between the towers, but there was a hint of doubt in her expressionβ
"Isn't there any progress in the tower?" asked Ivan, confused.
"Who knows......" Harden snorted angrily as he watched the strange sight of Jinhua Biteng chasing the chariot up and down and screaming, "Why don't we go into the tower and have a look?"
"Don't go into the tower," Rakshasa smiled with sympathy, "tell your companions to leave, you are dealing with such a gentle and cruel adult." β
Harden's dark eyes flashed coldly, as silent and violent as black eclipse, and he glared at her coldly: "What you want to say, it can't be her, right?"
"That's her," the Rakshasa's red python crushed the black tidehead, the corners of her mouth curled in a desperate arc, "Don't ignore the slow-growing rose when fighting......"
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"Chinwon seniors ......"
"Your Excellency, see it, the red woman. Qin Yuan's gaze swept over the gorgeous spiral gold ladder, and he suddenly withdrew his hand and pulled out the iron fan of the same height on his back.
"Eh, senior, too, that's Mr. Petra's ......," Cedar's eyes widened in surprise.
In Qin Yuan's blue eyes, the unfolded iron fan flew out like a snowstorm, shattering the thick carved wall with one blow: "You know it's a lover...... But don't the adults know her identity?Imprison Anin, Petra Pallenset's spider, Nellie Lister!"
"Spiders?"
The golden wings stretched out, this is the "half-adult bird" form of Qin Yuan. A huge fan covered with scale powder stood in front of Cedar, and Qin Yuan jumped out of the big hole with Cedar in one hand: "Hold your breath, don't inhale the scale powder!"
Unable to think in horror and consternation, Cedar stared at the black tide of rage rushing below.
Qin Yuan carried him and landed above the tide. She leaned over and saw Paris and they were staring at the tower in amazement.
The rakshasa calmly stopped on the top of the wall, put away the red python, and looked up at the tower of prayer that had entered the court of the gods.
Without warning, the sweet fragrance envelops the opposing sides, and the emerald stems and leaves gush, stretch, intermingle, and twist, turning the Divine Mansion into a green sea in an instant!
In the bright jade green that covered everything like curtains and mattresses, there were bits of red scattered like rain, and then, the red dots of the previous moment, like splattered drops of blood, eagerly relaxed, the bright red flowed all over the city in just a moment, the beautiful mattress was fatally spread out, and the beautiful bloom of the flower crown brought the living eternal sleep!
"The one who killed Mom, Red Hime......" The oppressive and violent black in Harden's eyes had been stained by the velvety smooth red.
"Stop, Harden!" Selena took his hand, "no matter how angry we are, we can't defeat her yet!"
Spiky vines tear through the black tide, and red petals and blood dew are swaying together!
"Harden ......"
"It's okay, it's just a scrape......," Harden's eyes filled with suppressed resentment.
In the eagerly relaxed turquoise and blood-red, all those present understood their own insignificance. Strong rose branches swirled and climbed up the Tower of Prayer, and the spiral of fate could not be stopped, reaching the dome......
- The Tower of Prayer
The spires of the clouds were shrouded in a haze of terror and despair, hymns were never sung again, and all the clergy ran hopelessly up the spiral ladder to heaven, with the brilliant roses growing behind them and outside the windows.
Only the top of the tower remained, where the idol still stood, and Peilei and Purton closed their eyes and prayed quietly.
"Prayer alone is not enough. "The peerless beauty came slowly, her face still as holy and beautiful as a god, but also as unsympathetic, cold and unreal as a god.
Kagura had already stopped under the sorrow of the slaughter, and only the howl of the wind drove the clouds through the tower.
The green branches spiraled and intertwined into a web, and at this time, it was finally here, the place where doom met in the center of the net, forming a cage of numerology, announcing the end of death.
The wind ruffled Miss Nelly's bright blonde hair, but it didn't blow the calm smile in her pure blue eyes.
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This is the House of God.
Countless beautiful red roses are soaked in the blood of thousands of people, releasing a sweet fragrance in the cold wind, covering up the suffocating beauty of madness.
This is how the true gods of the white world responded to the city's thousand-year-old prayers.
That's right, in the intertwined web of fate, the Demon King is the real god. The most brilliant blood petals are stained with red dew, and bloom into the cold smile of the King of Doom, proclaiming to all beings the end of destruction......
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Preview: "We've got nothing ...... again"
"Don't be discouraged, we still have to fight!"
"Can we really defeat such a strong opponent......
"Absolutely. This time, let's go and end the ugly life of the 'Mercury Witch'!"
"Is that Blackwater General?ah, why did the whole town start a fierce battle?Is it her relics that are causing trouble?"
"What kind of attempt is this! I see that demon sword, hurry up and destroy it!"
The curse from the Xuan World, and the silk threads of another net are also weaving!
Stay tuned for the next part: Purgatory Nine (IV) - Sword of Shirovra!