Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 207 Promotion! Demonologist (5k3)

The strange whispering sound was constantly transmitted into Luo Xiu's cochlea from every corner of the spiritual sea.

He felt a slight headache coming up and his vision was gradually becoming blurry.

In a trance, Luo Xiu felt that he seemed to have more desires for blood, killing, and tyranny, and these subtle "desires" were converging into a torrent, constantly impacting his will and spirit.

"……call."

Luo Xiu took a deep breath, letting his spirit "clear" all these strange emotions from his mind, restoring his clarity and calmness.

Only after isolating himself from the lure of the [Abyss] did Luo Xiu's attention return to the "Sea of ​​Spirituality" where he was at the moment.

In front of him, the long stairs leading to the "door" slowly emerged.

A spiritual thread surrounded by dark red mist was extending towards the end, "guiding" Luo Xiu to his advancement.

Following the direction of this spiritual thread, Luo Xiu stepped onto the long steps and walked towards the end step by step.

……

The Sea of ​​Spirituality, "The Silver Gate".

When Luo Xiu actually arrived in front of this "door", the strange whispers disappeared, and the air was filled with deathly silence.

The silver-cast lock engraved with a seven-pointed star inscription is hung in the middle of the "Silver Gate".

Luo Xiu then took out the "Silver Key" from his bracelet and inserted it into the keyhole of the lock.

——Boom, boom, boom... bursts of dull noises came from inside the door. This huge silver door was being pulled open to both sides by an inexplicable force.

From the inside of the door, a deep scarlet light emanated through the cracks, as well as a terrifying spiritual surge unique to the "abyss".

[You have opened the Silver Door and glimpsed the world behind it. ]

You Lost the Silver Key

[Spiritual sublimation! You have advanced to the triple destiny! ]

[You get the origin improvement]

[Level cap increased to: lv.30]

[Skill "Abyss Inscription" level increased to lv.3]

[Skill "Dark Eclipse Affinity" level increased to lv.2]

[You obtain the skill: Dark Realm (Abyss, lv.1)]

[Darkest Realm (Abyss, lv.1): You have begun to glimpse the origin of the "Abyss" and can attempt to create "realm" type skills. ]

[You obtain the skill: Sacrifice (Abyss, lv.1)]

[Sacrifice of Life (Abyss, lv.1): You are well versed in the art of "sacrifice". You can offer the soul and flesh of others or yourself to the abyss, strengthen your connection with the "abyss", and gain a gift.]

[You gain expertise: Walking with the Abyss (rare)]

[Walking with the Abyss (Rare): Only the abyss will never betray and will never decay - "Divinity" attribute value +10, "Strength" attribute value +5, "Wisdom" attribute value +5. ]

[You gain expertise: Echoes of the Abyss (rare)]

[Echo of the Abyss (Rare): Only the abyss will never rise, nor fall - "Abyss" skill effect increased by 30%, "Abyss" skill mana consumption reduced by 30%. ]

【…】

It was not until the giant door was completely opened and the scarlet light gradually faded that Luo Xiu was finally able to see clearly the scene behind the door.

That was similar to the scene Luo Xiu had imagined.

At the end of his vision, he saw the same high-rise fire as the last time he came.

Only this time, the energy contained in the flame seemed deeper and more terrifying.

And as the "core" of the space behind the door, the hall that carries the power of destiny promotion of [Abyss] also appeared completely in front of Luo Xiu at the same time.

Luo Xiu then walked inside, facing the scarlet flashes of the flames at the end of his sight and the air that was so hot that it almost burned his cheeks, and he came to the front of the hall.

Just like when most extraordinary people were promoted to the "Triple Destiny", in Luo Xiu's vision, in the center of the hall, there stood three silver pillars.

The surface of these silver pillars is flowing with dark purple lines, and various inscriptions are looming on them, each representing a route for promotion to the threefold destiny of the [Abyss].

Luo Xiu could feel that there was an extremely dark and profound spirituality sealed in that pillar.

At the same time, a strong desire arose in his heart, longing to "touch" those silver pillars and gain new power from them, from the "abyss".

Luo Xiu then walked into the hall and came to the three silver pillars.

A new prompt immediately appeared on his panel.

[Advanced to the triple "Abyss" destiny, obtaining a profession...]

[Your occupation is "Abyss Peeper", please choose one of the following three higher-level occupations]

……

On the first silver pillar, there appeared an inscription symbolizing the "Deep Flame".

[Profession 1: Abyss Mage]

This profession can learn and master more "Abyss" destiny skills, and greatly enhances the attribute damage of "Corrosion". It is a profession among the higher-level "Abyss Peeper" professions that tends to focus on spell output.

……

On the second silver pillar, there appeared an inscription symbolizing the "dark long sword".

[Profession 2: —Black Iron Cavalry]

In contrast to the "Abyss Mage", the "Black Iron Knight" does not master too many "Abyss" skills or techniques, but only a few key ones. The Abyss strengthens their bodies, greatly improving their basic attributes. They are particularly good at physical attacks and are very typical numerical monsters.

……

On the third silver pillar, there appeared an inscription symbolizing the "Demon of the Abyss".

[Profession Three: Demonologist]

Different from the "Abyss Mage" and "Black Iron Knight", the "Demon Scholar" is a very special profession. The power of this profession comes from the study of "demons" and the ability to transform the power of "demons" into oneself. When "Demon Scholars" are promoted to "Demon Mentors" in the fourth destiny, they can summon and contract "demons" - they can contract "gods" earlier than the extraordinary people in other destinies!
……

In fact, when Luo Xiu decided to upgrade [Abyss] to the third level of destiny, he had already made the choice in his mind.

He then walked to the third silver pillar, raised his arm, and touched the surface of the silver pillar.

That is the silver pillar of the "Demon Scholar"!

Compared with the other two professions, Luo Xiu attaches more importance to the potential and growth of "Demon Scholar". At the same time, this profession is less likely to be exposed.

——Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

At the moment his fingers touched the cylinder, a sharp, heart-shaking sound suddenly came into Luo Xiu's ears.

The silver pillar carrying the power of the "Demon Scholar" "broke" right in front of Luo Xiu's eyes. The power contained within it turned into deep purple spiritual threads and poured into Luo Xiu's body.

In an instant, Luo Xiu felt a severe headache and a strong sense of suffocation.

It was like being strangled by the neck and hit on the head repeatedly with a hammer.

Luo Xiu's brows were tightly furrowed, and he was trying hard to endure the pain.

……

When all the dark purple spiritual energy poured into Luo Xiu's body, a new prompt appeared on his panel -

[You obtain the extraordinary profession: Demonologist (lv.1)]

[Level inheritance of the lower-level profession "Abyss Peeper"]

["Demon Scholar" level increased to lv.20, lost the profession "Abyss Peep"]

[Obtain the "Demon Scholar" professional skill: Demonic Insight (Abyss, lv.1)]

[Demon Insight (Abyss, lv.1): Your "Perception" attribute increases by 20 points, making it easier to discern the spirituality of others. At the same time, it is easier for you to discern "demons". As the types and number of "demons" you discern increase, you will unlock new and more powers. ]

[Obtain the "Demon Scholar" professional skill: Demon Upgrade (Abyss, lv.1)]

[Demon Upgrade (Abyss, lv.1): You can designate a "Abyss Beast" or "Demon" target and temporarily upgrade it to a higher-level "Demon" of the same origin or similar type. This skill has a 12-hour cooldown and is not affected by the cooldown reduction. ]

【…】

At this point, Luo Xiu has successfully completed the promotion to the [Abyss] destiny and became a "demon scholar" with a triple destiny.

When Luo Xiu quickly browsed the details of the "Demon Scholar" refreshed on the panel, the scene around him had also undergone quite obvious changes.

It all started with the first explosion. The flames at the end of the field of vision began to rise and gradually "swallowed" the entire "spiritual sea" that symbolized the abyss.

Luo Xiu's vision became blurred, and the only clear corner that remained was already spreading with tiny cracks.

For a moment, Luo Xiu felt as if he was hallucinating the sound of glass breaking.

The next moment, a crisp sound of breaking was heard in his ears.

Afterwards, Luo Xiu's consciousness inevitably fell into a daze, and he slowly and heavily fell down, into the empty and lightless bottom. ...

When Luo Xiu vaguely felt that he was being enveloped and swallowed by darkness.

Suddenly, a dazzling white light appeared around him, which made Luo Xiu open his eyes unconsciously.

He finally saw the sun hanging high in the sky again.

His consciousness has returned from the abyssal "sea of ​​spirit".

"……call."

Luo Xiu heaved a long sigh of relief, and at the same time he said to the illusory spirit behind him that had been protecting his body:

"Thank you, Amber, it's ready now..."

"..."

"Amber!" "The False Guardian" Amber made a low voice, and the armor that tightly covered Luo Xiu's body, like condensed gray fog, gradually dissipated and faded, and finally disappeared.

Luo Xiu also recalled the "Mist Raven" that was on guard. It kept monitoring the surrounding environment and no one entered its surveillance range.

After completing these, Luo Xiu walked out of the deserted church and left the ruins of Xifeng village.

This place has returned to its original desolate and dilapidated state, as if no one had ever been here.

……

Afterwards, Luo Xiu returned to Sina City along another road.

During this time, he carefully browsed his panel again and confirmed some changes after being promoted to "Demon Scholar".

Since Luo Xiu's first destiny [Glory] had already reached the fourth level, the numerical improvement of promoting [Abyss] to the third level was not obvious... However, becoming a "Demon Scholar" gained several new skills, abilities and expertise, and also laid the foundation for becoming a "Demon Mentor", summoning and contracting demons. These are the biggest gains of this promotion.

Three [Abyss] skills: "Darkest Realm", "Sacrifice of Life", and "Demon's Insight"; one [Abyss] skill: "Demon's Ascension"; two [Abyss] specialties: "Walker with the Abyss" and "Echoes of the Black Abyss"...

Luo Xiu took stock of all his newly acquired skills, abilities, and expertise, and he also began to conceive of new plans for the future of his extraordinary career.

Regarding one of the skills, "Demon Insight" and the skill "Demon Upgrade", they can be used together; and for these newly acquired [Abyss] skills, you can also find time to create a new wave of skills...

While thinking about these things, Luo Xiu had returned to Sina City, came to the main street of Triumph Square, and returned to the door of the "White Antelope Hotel".

When he returned to the hotel, Luo Xiu cleared his mind and stopped thinking about it. A smile appeared on his face, and then he stepped into the hotel door.

When the maid at the hotel saw Luo Xiu coming back, she bowed slightly to him and said:

"Mr. Carlos, a lady has completed the vacancy procedures for you and has paid all the rent."

"But, I want to ask you..."

The maid's voice was a little tearful as she timidly asked Luo Xiu:

"Are you dissatisfied with the hotel's hospitality? Or, or..."

"..."

When he said this, Luo Xiu saw a slight red glow on the maid's face and tears began to well up in her eyes.

A "long-term guest" suddenly wants to cancel the lease, which is not a good thing for the hotel...and maybe Index scared her?
Come to think of it, Index actually doesn't know yet that I will be going to Red Maple City to serve as the "High Priest", and I haven't told her about this yet... Luo Xiu was thinking about this.

He then smiled and said to the maid in front of him:

"I did ask the lady to do that. It was my wish. But it wasn't because I was dissatisfied with the hotel's service. It was because I was going to leave Sina City soon and would be gone for a long time."

"So, I will not continue to rent it, and the room can be left to other guests in need."

"..."

"Ah... So that's how it is..." The maid murmured. She suddenly realized the reason why the guest had canceled the lease. She put on a smile instead of crying and said in a hoarse voice, "I'm sorry! I let you see my unruly side..."

"..."

"It's okay." Luo Xiu nodded with a smile. "In fact, I am very satisfied with the service of the White Antelope Hotel. If I have the opportunity to return to Sina City in the future, I will come here again."

"Thank you, thank you so much..." The maid's face was lit up with joy and she kept expressing her gratitude to Luo Xiu.

Then, she watched Luo Xiu go up to the second floor of the hotel until he disappeared around the corner of the stairs.

……

Luo Xiu then returned to his room on the second floor.

He pushed open the door, and the first thing he saw was the extremely clean interior of the room.

While Luo Xiu was being promoted to "Demon Scholar", Index followed the instructions of the "Lord" and collected all the household items in the room that were to be taken away, and stored them in her "storage bracelet".

In addition, some extraordinary props left in the room by the "Lord", such as the "blank scroll", were also sorted and stored clearly by Index, so that Luo Xiu could use them at any time.

At this time, Index was lying on the windowsill in the form of a white cat. She squinted her eyes, as if she was enjoying the beautiful and short rest time after finishing her housework.

"Well done, Index." Luo Xiu nodded and praised Index Cat.

"Meow~" The cat on the windowsill meowed softly, expressing its approving response to the "Master".

Now, all the preparations before the trip have been completed.

It was already evening and it was almost time to rest.

Luo Xiu didn't think too much about what was going to happen next for the time being. Instead, after "clearing" all of them from his mind, he prepared to go to bed and have a good sleep in order to completely relax.

Perhaps for a long time in the future, it would be difficult for me to sleep as peacefully as I did today... Luo Xiu thought about this and then fell into a deep sleep.

……

The next morning.

When Luo Xiu woke up, he also woke up Index cat on the windowsill and asked her to wait outside Sina City as he had instructed her before.

Afterwards, Luo Xiu put on his new "church priest" robe, left the White Antelope Hotel and went to the church.

When he arrived at the church gate, he saw a carriage parked at the door.

It was a two-seater four-wheeled carriage, pulled by two post horses. The rest of the carriage was no different from a normal high-end carriage, except for the golden sun pattern on the curtain, which indicated that it belonged to the church.

Between the carriage and the main entrance of the church stood two other people, Priest Leonard and a clergyman of the "Triple Destiny".

"You're here, Luo Xiu."

When Leonard saw Luo Xiu's figure appear at the corner of the street, he raised his arm and waved to Luo Xiu.

When Luo Xiu came in front of them, Leonard introduced him, "Luo Xiu, this is the Holy Judge Mayyev. He will go to Red Maple City with you."

"Holy Inquisitor" Maeyev, he looked to be around 30 years old, probably about the same age as Anthony, with a small beard and a square face that made him look honest... While Leonard was introducing him, Luo Xiu was also observing him.

He also sent a detection to Mayyev and learned that his career path was Paladin.

"I'm honored." Luo Xiu smiled at Mayev and stretched out his hand, as if to shake hands.

Mayev also stretched out his hand, and his broad palm tightly grasped Luo Xiu's hand, and then shook it slightly twice.

"I am Mayev, Mayev Sewell. Red Maple City is my hometown, and like you, I will go to the Wartime Church to take up a new priesthood."

Maiyev said: "It is an honor to be with you, Lord Luo Xiu, the 'High Priest'."

As he spoke, Mayyev raised his left hand, placed it lightly on his right chest, and bowed solemnly to Luo Xiu.

"It's my honor too." Luo Xiu responded with a smile.

Then, Leonard coughed twice, looked at Luo Xiu, then looked at Mayyev, and said:
"Luo Xiu, and Mayyev...you should set off while it's still early. The journey to Red Maple City is quite long. If we set off early, we can arrive before sunset the day after tomorrow."

"..."

"I understand." Luo Xiu nodded and looked at Mayev at the same time.

Mayyev also nodded slightly, then walked towards the carriage, sat in the driver's seat, and said to Luo Xiu: "Lord Luo Xiu, please get in the carriage, I will drive."

Luo Xiu then said his final goodbye to Leonard, then boarded the carriage. As Leonard saw him off, the carriage drove out of the street and left Sina City.

……

Two days later, in the evening.

Red Maple City, Glorious Church.

Anthony and other clergymen with the "triple destiny" led the clergymen with the "double destiny" to the church gate together.

They had been waiting for a long time, and long before this, they had received a notice that this day would be the day when the new "High Priest" would take office.

In the distance, in the sight of Anthony and other clergymen, a carriage drove into the street where the church was located.

The first "High Priest" of the wartime church has finally arrived.

……

(End of this chapter)