Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 163: Filthy Wailing

"I believe you." Intis said softly.

"So, my Lord. What should I do?"

"..."

Luo Xiu did not answer Index's question, but pinched the storage bracelet with his fingers and took out a "sacred object" from it.

This is exactly what Index is familiar with, the "two-faced doll" that originally belonged to the Lord of Blood Sacrifice.

Index's pupils dilated slightly, and she cast a half-curious, half-nervous look at Luo Xiu, not knowing what her "master" would do next.

"Intis..."

Luo Xiu said slowly, "Next, don't resist, just follow my instructions."

"..."

Index was silent for a moment, then nodded slightly.

Then, under Index's gaze, the two faces of the "two-faced doll" actually emitted a deep and hazy light at the same time, enveloping Index's figure.

“——Hiss, uh…”

Index's brows were furrowed, and she couldn't help but groan in pain. Waves of bone-gnawing pain began to surge, hitting her body like huge waves.

"My... Lord..." Index endured the severe pain and made a pleading sound.

"Don't resist, Index..." Luo Xiu comforted Index while observing her condition.

Index could feel that as the deep light emanating from the two-faced doll enveloped her entire body, her power was also gradually dissipating and flowing out of her body.

Index was horrified by this, but recalling what Luo Xiu had said before, she still endured the discomfort and persevered through the increasingly severe pain.

"Resetting points" is an absolutely necessary process in Luo Xiu's plan for Index's promotion.

Before Index can truly become the "Shadow of Slaughter", she must first become the "Destroyer", which is a step that cannot be avoided.

After becoming a "Destroyer", the degree to which the characteristics of a monster are revealed is related to the "Constitution" and "Resistance" attributes.

This is exactly why Luo Xiu wanted to reset Index's points before she could be promoted!

“Uh uh…ah…”

Intis endured the pain and hummed vague words. Suddenly, she heard the "Lord" guiding her from the side:

"Intis, imagine your spirit gradually filling your body... Your body becomes stronger, your soul becomes stronger... You will be able to resist swords, elements, and even curses..."

"..."

Following Ross's "guidance", Index did not resist, but followed Ross's words and began to imagine her own spirituality.

While Luo Xiu was monitoring Index through the panel, he observed Index's various attributes, which suddenly returned to single digits in an instant. Then, most of the attribute values ​​were transferred to "Constitution" and "Resistance".

"It is true..." Luo Xiu nodded secretly.

For Index, this is a critical reset point before promotion, and for Luo Xiu, it is also an important attempt.

Before this, Luo Xiu had been wondering how the "Lord of Blood Sacrifice" used this divine object, the "Two-Faced Doll".

The results of the experiment were exactly as Luo Xiu had expected.

After a moment of casual thought, Luo Xiu's attention returned to Index.

When Index was thinking about strengthening her "physique" and "resistance", in addition to a small part of her "free attribute" spirituality turning into "strength" and "agility", her "physique" and "resistance" attributes had also reached unprecedented high values.

As a transcendent with a double destiny, Index's "Constitution" is 32 and "Resistance" is 23, which is already quite high at her current level.

As Index completed her "refreshing", the deep light emitted by the "two-sided doll" gradually faded.

"I...I feel it..."

Intis murmured, the pain brought by the "refreshing" was still spreading on her body, but she had struggled to stand up and looked in the direction of her "lord" Luo Xiu.

"It's different... My power... is different."

"..."

"very good."

Luo Xiu nodded and said to Index, "This is exactly the first step you need to take."

"Then, next, Intis, you can enter the 'Sea of ​​Spirits' and open the 'Silver Gate' that belongs to you."

"Promotion..." A clear light flashed in Index's eyes. Her body began to tremble slightly, and she could no longer suppress her excitement.

"I understand, my Lord." Intis nodded and said, "I will follow your will."

After that, Intis walked to the wall of the dilapidated church and sat down against it.

She closed her eyes and let her will sink into the deepest part of "spirituality". After a moment, she entered a state of "deep sleep".

Looking at the girl leaning against the wall, Luo Xiu was also carefully observing the changes in her.

This was also the first time that Luo Xiu observed the "natives" of this world and their promotion process.

All Luo Xiu saw was that a strange spirituality began to surge on Index's body, and gradually condensed into substance, constantly dissipating outward along the outline of Index's slender body, emitting mottled light like stardust.

The "Blood Disciple" Index Fugne, her body has begun to merge with the "Civet Cat Crystal Core", and her body has also undergone subtle changes in the process.

Luo Xiu could not see what "Intis" experienced in the spiritual sea belonging to the [Red Lotus].

However, he could clearly feel the spiritual power surging from Index, and its intensity was constantly rising.

Index Fugne, she is being promoted from the level of "double destiny" to "triple destiny", and her spirituality is also constantly sublimating at the same time.

In a trance, Luo Xiu seemed to be able to see the figure of the "civet cat" emerging around the outline of Index.

It was merging and assimilating with Index. Index's skin became whiter and whiter, and a pair of white cat ears suddenly appeared on both sides of her long, smooth hair.

But apart from her skin and ears, there were no other significant changes on Index's body. Affected by the "Two-Faced Doll"'s reset, after Index became the "Destroyer", her physical transformation was relatively not that obvious.

"It's just that...she might have to consider preparing a veil hat for herself..."

As Luo Xiu thought this, he also clearly felt that Index's aura had risen to the peak she could reach.

In the panel detection of Index, her career in the destiny of [Red Lotus] has been promoted from "Blood Disciple" to "Destroyer". Index will wake up soon.

……

When Index's spiritual surge stabilized, she finally opened her eyes.

"I...I..." Index murmured, seeming a little incoherent.

She had just walked out of the "sea" and was still in a confused state.

"You succeeded...Intis."

The voice of the Lord sounded from beside Index, "You have escaped the shackles of the Blood Cult, and now, you have reached the threshold of becoming the 'Shadow of Slaughter'."

"..."

"Thank you for your guidance." Index crawled down and bowed to Luo Xiu.

Then, Index raised her head and looked at Luo Xiu hopefully, waiting for her "Lord" to say something.

Seeing this, Luo Xiu nodded and said slowly:

"Intis, since you have come to the 'Triple Fate', I will tell you the complete method of becoming the 'Shadow of Slaughter' as promised before."

"Listen carefully, Intis."

Luo Xiu paused for a moment, then said in a serious tone:

"First, Intis. You need to master the techniques of 'Flesh and Blood Sacrifice' and 'Flesh and Blood Stitching' at the same time."

"'Blood and flesh stitching' and 'blood and flesh sacrifice'..." Intis murmured, repeating the two words she heard from the "Lord".

Index had obtained these two [Red Lotus] skills from their storage when she participated in the destruction of the "Blood of Thorns" stronghold. She had already met this prerequisite.

"Second, Intis."

Luo Xiu continued, "You must hone your strength and make yourself deadly. Killing any enemy 'brutally' and 'precisely' is one of the requirements of 'Shadow of Killing'."

This corresponds to the "strength" and "agility" attributes, which should reach the required threshold. "Then, Index... you need to fight, and keep fighting."

When he said this, Luo Xiu slowed down his tone, "This is the most important point. Only by surviving the 'near death' in battle again and again, can you be qualified to become the 'Shadow of Slaughter'."

"..."

After making these three requests, Luo Xiu fell silent and began to observe Index's reaction.

After hearing this, Index was stunned for a moment, with a dull expression on her face.

"Is that all?"

Index murmured, "There is no special secret method. All I have to do is fight, fight, and fight again..."

"..."

As Index chewed over the words of the "Lord" over and over again, her eyes gradually brightened.

"Fight...fight..."

"This is exactly what I desire most..."

A fanatical glow began to appear on Index's face, and the new power she gained after becoming the "Destroyer" also turned into a surging spiritual surge and began to dissipate outwards.

As a believer of the Red Lotus, even though she had long since broken free from the control of the Lord of Blood Sacrifice, Intis still longed for fighting, longed for the battle that would completely destroy the enemy.

However, ever since she revered Luo Xiu as the "Lord", her opportunities to fight have become fewer and fewer.

It’s not that the “Holy Abyss” is calm, but those “shadows” are too powerful for Index, who has a double destiny.

Many of the fierce battles fought by the "shadows" were beyond the ability of Index to participate in at her level. Most of the time, she was just a ruthless reporting machine in the "Holy Abyss" and a manager who arranged actions for the "shadows".

As the "Faceless Man" and a follower of "Ashura", Index holds an extraordinary status in the eyes of the "Shadows", but the huge gap in strength also makes Index always under tremendous pressure.

Until now, after she has truly entered the "Triple Destiny", she can now, like the "Shadows", plunge into extremely dangerous battles!
"But...Intis."

The voice of "Lord" came from in front of Indy, interrupting her wild thoughts.

Index came back to her senses and found that the "Lord" was looking at her with a serious expression.

"Please give your instructions, my lord." Intis nodded and said softly.

"I know what you're thinking...Intis."

Luo Xiu shook his head and said, "But now is not the time."

"…Isn't it the right time?" Index asked in a doubtful tone.

"Yes, Intis." Luo Xiu said slowly, "In your body, the power from the 'two-faced puppet' is still clamping your spirituality..."

"It guarantees that you can smoothly and safely advance to the triple destiny. However, this guarantee has now become a prison for your original strength."

"..."

After hearing this, Index lowered her head in silence.

She did feel that there seemed to be something wrong with her power.

His "reaction speed" and "destructive power" are even higher than before the promotion, but the strength and toughness of his body are far beyond before.

"…Is this the power of the 'two-faced puppet'?"

Index thought so, she looked up at her "Lord", waiting for him to say the next words.

"So, don't worry, Index..."

Luo Xiu then said, "This shackle will dissipate in about a week. By that time, you will be able to regain your original strength. By that time, you will also become stronger than ever before..."

"Unprecedentedly powerful..."

Intis murmured, her eyes flashing brightly.

"I will look forward to that day, my Lord."

Intis bowed her head and said, "Please believe me, I will never let you down."

……

……

After helping Index complete her "promotion", Luo Xiu took her away from the ruined church.

Afterwards, Luo Xiu will go to the church and apply for his first "leave" from Priest Leonard.

And this was just a simple "leave". Luo Xiu did not intend to tell Leonard now that he had been promoted to the "Quadruple Destiny".

Although Luo Xiu really wanted to see Leonard's expression when he knew he had been promoted to the fourth level, this was too hasty for both parties and would also affect Leonard's normal judgment of Luo Xiu, which was not a good thing.

Luo Xiu wanted to "take a leave". This was the vacation time he had accumulated in the church a long time ago. He just took this opportunity to leave the church for a while and do something else.

The reason why Luo Xiu wanted to take a leave was very simple. His next plan was to try his luck at the "Black Sword Mansion" recommended by the dwarf Mil.

——The material he urgently needs, "Heart of the Gods", may be available at the auction in the mansion. This is a rare opportunity.

Therefore, Luo Xiu prepared to set off for the "Main City of Songyuan", where there happened to be a branch of the "Black Sword Mansion".

By the way, Luo Xiu will personally go to the Golden Country Bank to check and collect the income from the previous investment made by Index.

During this time, Index will follow him as his servant and also as his "sister" - "Index Carlos".

This is how Luo Xiu has temporarily planned his future schedule.

As for the church, they still had to deal with the aftermath of the previous "Original Sect" invasion and did not have the extra attention to really focus on Luo Xiu.

This happens to be a rare free time.

……

While thinking, Luo Xiu had returned to Sina from outside the city and walked onto the main street of Triumph Square.

He had reached the block where the mission church was located and was preparing to take out the certificate and give it to the guard.

Suddenly, Luo Xiu's heart skipped a beat, and a strong sense of crisis suddenly surged into his mind.

His panel began to jump, and a task that had been dormant for a long time in the taskbar suddenly glowed with a dangerous red glow.

Luo Xiu frowned and opened the panel in his mind.

——【Forbidden Notes】, this long-standing hidden serial task, suddenly has new content!

And its mission name also changed at the same time.

——【Filthy Wail】!
[Hidden Mission: Filthy Wail (Nightmare Difficulty)]

[Recommended level: lv.30+, quadruple destiny and above]

[Task type: serial task]

[Mission Description: The original owner of "Said's Notebook", "Great Knowledge" Rocklan, has been killed by "Executioner" Koros and his "Black Fangs".

This forbidden notebook also fell into the hands of "Executioner" Koros.

The gears of fate have begun to turn, and "Koros" has already known the special connection between you and "Notebook".

You can choose to wait, and the "Black Fangs" will eventually find you; you can also choose to nip the disaster in the bud. 】

[Main mission objective: survive the serial assassinations of "Black Fang". ]

[Additional mission objective (option 10): Kill more than 0 "Black Fang" assassins (10/)]

[Additional Mission Objective (Option 2): Retrieve "Said's Notebook" from "Executioner" Koros]

[Completion Reward (Complete the main goal): Basic Experience +23000, Free Attribute Points +10]

[Additional Completion Reward (Complete any additional goal): Basic Experience +28000, Free Attribute Points +15]

[Additional Completion Reward (Complete all additional objectives): Epic Expertise "Destroy the Disaster" *1]

【…】

(End of this chapter)