Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 547 [Holy Light Armor] and [Silver Light Eyes] (Happy Dragon Boat Festival everyone~)

The ceremony of "Divine Revelation" was completed.

When the vague, divine whisper in Luo Xiu's ears gradually faded away like the ebbing tide, the God-given task panel for this "Divine Revelation" had completely appeared in front of him. He quickly browsed through the contents and then let out a long sigh of relief.

"……call."

It’s just as I thought.

In the "Divine Revelation", he did see the words written on the task panel - [The newborn ancestor is coveting the unborn body of God].

The dead dragon cocoon left behind by the "Devouring Dragon" could also be some kind of "unborn divine body".

This shows that He did leave something in the city of Fafnir.

What Luo Xiu was particularly concerned about was the current "Fafnir" and the ceremony he was performing.

obviously.

That is the ritual of the Abyss, and the creator of the ritual is the "Original Demon" that coexists with Fafnir - the "Devouring Dragon" itself.

The blood of the Styx that flowed out from the deep crack in the sky soaked the mountain. In Luo Xiu's most intuitive feeling, it was a ritual similar to "awakening" or "erosion".

The purpose of that ritual might be to create some kind of connection at the selected point and to "carve" a hole in the seal of the "Seven Abyss", thereby opening a new "scar" within a certain range!
Perhaps the "scar" that appeared on the Val Fortress was forcibly chiseled open by the "Devouring Dragon" Fafnir using such catalytic means.

As a supreme demon who has reached the status of "Original Demon", Fafnir can indeed do such a thing.

Just like in the "Divine Revelation", [new scars will burst, new tides will sweep], the meaning behind this sentence should be referring to these -

"..."

Luo Xiu thought to himself.

And in this "Divine Light Revelation" ceremony, because it was specially anchored at a certain period of time, the scene that Luo Xiu saw from the "Divine Light Revelation" was not the scene after the real "disaster", but the scene before the disaster.

It was just like the "mountains of corpses and seas of blood" described in the oracle - at least in the scene that Luo Xiu saw, he did not see such a scene.

This is a new attempt - if the "Divine Revelation" ceremony is performed directly on a certain target, it can indeed lock the location where the target will definitely appear within the anchored time.

And Fafnir's location in the picture is also quite obvious - on the Dragon Skeleton Mountain outside the city of Fafnir, the thorn-like mountain skeleton is extremely eye-catching.

It is easy to confirm its exact location.

When his thoughts raced to this point, Luo Xiu stopped thinking about it.

On the altar, Luo Xiu, the core of the ceremony and the "Archbishop", gradually and gently put down the scepter in his hand.

The pale golden light emanating from his body also began to gradually converge. The spirituality of the "brilliance" that filled the surrounding air also gradually sank until it returned to its original source.

"……call."

Luo Xiu let out a long sigh again.

Then, he raised his head and looked at the saints who were waiting eagerly under the altar, including "Saint" Frya, "Sword of the Most Holy" Monine, and "Paladin of the Sky Ring" Davild.

"The ritual is complete."

Luo Xiu showed a tired smile on his face, and said to them in a weak voice:
"I have already grasped... the whereabouts of Fafnir, the Devouring Dragon, in three days. With this, we can formulate a plan to encircle and suppress him."

"—!"

When they heard these words from Luo Xiu who was slowly walking down from the altar, Franya, Monine and Davild, their eyes sparkled like stars, emitting bright light!
The "oracle" that Luo Xiu had obtained from Da Ri Xu Yu - that was exactly what they wanted!
But they did not ask Luo Xiuduo anything at the first time.

Because they had already sensed Luo Xiu's weakness at this time. Presiding over such a high-level "Divine Revelation" ceremony would inevitably be accompanied by a large amount of spiritual energy consumption.

Davild had stepped forward and supported the arm of Luo Xiu, who seemed to be a little shaky. And the noble "Saint" Franya had also condensed her scepter [Holy Silver Grip] and was quickly praying for healing and recovery.

Pure white light descended from the sky, and fell on Luo Xiu's body like stardust. His outline radiated pure white light, and his face, which had been pale and bloodless, gradually regained its spirit.

"Thank you, Lord Davild, and Her Royal Highness the Saint."

Luo Xiu sincerely thanked them.

Then, in the entire square, under the gaze of all the clergy who participated in the ceremony, Ross, Franya, Monine and Davild, several of the highest-ranking members of "Glory", and several other saints left the square and walked towards the headquarters of the "God Hunting" Knights Templar.

……

They returned to the tent of Monine, the "Sword of the Most Holy"

Luo Xiu also told his comrades exactly what he had obtained from the "Divine Revelation".

From the Dragon Skeleton Mountain where Fafnir was, to the ritual scene of the [Abyss] that he was performing, to all the hidden metaphors mentioned in the [Oracle], all of these were shared with Franya, Monine and Davild.

There was nothing to hide about this information. Before they could go to the Dark Metropolis and participate in the final battle against the Dark Duke, they had to resolve the threat that Fafnir might bring.

"…Is this all you saw and heard in the oracle of the moment, Lord Luo Xiu?"

Monigne asked thoughtfully.

"Yes, Monsignor Monigne."

Luo Xiu nodded solemnly and responded to Monine:
"As I said. In three days, the Devouring Dragon Fafnir will appear on a tall spiked mountain outside the city of Fafnir."

"He is maintaining some kind of ritual of the Abyss. I don't know what the scarlet that I saw flowing out of the crack is, but what I can be sure of is that He cannot leave that place for a while."

"He is performing a ritual and is restricted by the ritual that is being performed. That is the time for us to go and encircle and suppress Him."

"..."

"This information is very valuable, Luo Xiu."

Franya nodded. She had been listening carefully the whole time. At this moment, she raised her right hand from her knee where it had been resting lightly before and turned it up. In the palm of her seemingly weak hand, a pure white light curtain with blurred edges gradually condensed.

There were ripples like water waves in the light curtain, and in the very center, a ball of light purple spirituality was completely "bound" by strands of glow.

"When Teacher Monine and I were investigating the blood altar and the dragon corpse, I extracted some of the remaining spirituality from the ancient dragon's corpse."

Franya said softly:
"After the spiritual energy is extracted and purified, it becomes the light purple ones."

"I have sealed it up in a cage of light. If we get close to the original owner of these dark spirits, the Devouring Dragon Fafnir, I can make it resonate slightly with him, and then I can more accurately lock onto Fafnir's real-time status and position."

"..."

"Then I'll leave it to you, Your Highness Franya."

Luo Xiu said to Franya.

The "Divine Glory Oracle" can indeed only lock the location where the "Devourer Dragon" Fafnir will appear in three days. If Fafnir is determined to escape the blockade, it will be very difficult. However, if Franya can lock him within a certain range, then the threat of Fafnir will be completely eliminated.

Franya nodded slightly, then lightly clenched her right hand, and the pure white light curtain that had originally appeared turned into a brilliant white spirituality and dissipated, and was retracted into Franya's hand.

"Then we will decide this."

Monine, the Holy Sword, stood up from the main seat, her golden eyes swept over, and she said:
"Since Lord Luo Xiu has confirmed in the Divine Revelation that the Devouring Dragon Fafnir will appear in three days, we will set off tomorrow and head to Fafnir City."

"We are about to face an extremely dangerous 'Original Demon', so we must be extremely cautious. In the foreseeable battlefield, combat power that has not yet reached the level of Sainthood will not be of any help, and may even become a burden."

"Therefore, we will only dispatch all saints of the 'Fifth Fate' and above, Her Royal Highness the Saint, His Excellency Luo Xiu, and His Excellency Davild."

"I, Her Royal Highness the Saint, Lord Luo Xiu, Lord Davild, and the other two vice-captains of the Knights Templar of the Divine Hunt—Prandall and Royce—have a total of one Seventh-Path and five Sixth-Path warriors." "Add to that the six Radiant Knights of the Divine Hunt Knights Templar who are following me, the two under Lord Davild, and the Saint Deacon Hubert under Lord Luo Xiu. We have nine Fiveth-Path warriors who can join the crusade."

"Except for what Lord Luo Xiu has mentioned, Lord Hubert must stay in the church and take over the duties of the 'Acting Bishop' after Lord Davild and Luo Xiu leave. All the saints we can mobilize will be dispatched to completely eliminate the threat of the 'Devourer Dragon' Fafnir once and for all - only this time."

"..."

"I have no opinion."

Franya nodded silently and responded first.

"I have no objection. But I need to stay in Val Fortress for another day. My weapons are being handed over to the dwarf craftsmen in the camp for maintenance and strengthening. I will come to you after Mil completes the forging commission."

Luo Xiu then said, thought for a moment, and added:
"Please don't worry about me. The Divine Message will guide me to where the Devouring Dragon Fafnir is hiding, and it will also guide me to you."

"Then I will go with you," said Davild.

……

The three highest-ranking members of [Glory] all expressed their opinions. This was a secret conversation among only four people, and after discussing the details of the action, they ended with each of them returning to their respective bases.

Everyone is making final preparations.

Franya and Monine gathered all the paladins of the "God Hunter" Knights Templar at their headquarters and announced to them the details of the previously agreed-upon operation;

David went back to hand over the authority of "Acting Bishop" to "Holy Deacon" Huberte;

Luo Xiu went to Mir's forging camp to assist him in carrying out the enhanced forging commission.

……

One day passed.

The "Saint" Franya, the "Sword of the Most Holy" Monine, who led the "God Hunter" Knights Templar, and Davild, who led the Shining Knights, have secretly rushed to the city of Fafnir.

They did not inform the other clergy who were not participating in the operation of their departure. Luo Xiu went to the high ground at the edge of the valley to see them off while cooperating with Mir to carve.

……

Two days passed.

Outside the Vaal Fortress, above the Vaal Rift.

In the camp of the "Gravel" tribe, the largest tent is the tent of the great craftsman Mir.

"……call."

Luo Xiu let out a long sigh and finally put down the tool used for engraving. He raised his right hand and wiped a handful of fine beads of sweat from his forehead.

Although this time when strengthening the two ancient dragon artifacts, in order to ensure sufficient energy and spirituality for the subsequent crusade against the "Devouring Dragon" Fafnir, Luo Xiu did not work day and night as he did last time when strengthening the [Dragon Flame Demon Sword] and [Dragon Breath Scepter], but went back to rest intermittently.

But he still felt a little tired - the beads of sweat on his forehead were proof of that.

In this way, he and Mil went through a forging process that lasted for two full days.

And the result is gratifying -

The enhanced forging of [Hogsmos · Reverse Scale Armor] and [Hogsmos · True Dragon Eye] was finally successfully completed!

The two pieces of ancient dragon equipment and accessories that appeared in front of Luo Xiu at this time had several complex engraved patterns inside that emitted brilliant golden and white light.

Because Luo Xiu combined the techniques of [Sun-Casting Inscription] and [Glorious Inscription] to assist Mil in the engraving process, the final product also showed many traces of [Glorious] .

For example, in the panel detection of the two ancient dragon holy artifacts, the name of [Hogmoth·Armor of the Reverse Scale] has been changed to [Hogmoth·Armor of the Holy Light];
And [Hogsmos·Eye of the True Dragon] has also changed to [Hogsmos·Eye of the Silver Star]!
Just like when the [Dragon Flame Demon Sword] and [Dragon Breath Scepter] were strengthened before, the effects that the two ancient dragon weapons can provide have also been greatly enhanced.

For example, [Hogmoth Holy Light Armor] gains an additional +15% increase in total damage, and an additional +15% increase in health and mana recovery;

[Hogsmos Silver Eyes] has gained a higher level of control effect deepening and additional control time extension!

It is also the same as the number of "Ancient Dragon Remnant Soul" that can be accumulated by [Dragon Flame Demon Sword] and [Dragon Breath Scepter]. After the enhancement, [Holy Light Armor] and [Silver Light Eyes] can now stack up to nine layers of "Ancient Dragon Remnant Soul".

Their attribute additions were also increased by half, and their inherent skills also gained new features—

When the shield provided by [Hogmoth: Holy Light Armor] is broken, 50% of the damage it previously sustained will be added to the next attack of the Holy Art, causing additional "Holy Light" attribute damage equal to the added damage to the target of the Holy Art.
When applying negative effects to the target, [Hogsmos Silver Eyes] can additionally inflict "Silver Burn" on the target - the effect is to increase the "Holy Light" attribute damage borne by the target by an additional 20%, and convert 20% of the "Holy Light" attribute damage that reduces its health into "Original Trauma".

These are undoubtedly quite powerful improvements.

"How's it going, Luo Xiu?"

While Luo Xiu was looking at the two ancient dragon holy artifacts that had been strengthened in front of him, the great craftsman Mir was also looking at Luo Xiu beside the table.

At this moment, Mir's face was filled with pride.

This was his fourth successful forging of the Ancient Dragon Sacred Artifact. With these four successful experiences, Mir's understanding of these Ancient Dragon Sacred Artifacts he had handled had greatly deepened.

He believed that, perhaps as long as he had enough materials and time, he could indeed try to forge a true "Ancient Dragon Sacred Artifact".

"Very good, my friend."

Luo Xiu put away the two ancient dragon holy artifacts that had been strengthened and praised Mir:

"You are a true master, my friend. There has never been a problem with the forging I have entrusted to you, and your skills always reassure me."

His praises were indeed sincere.

This also made Mir feel a little proud, but Mir also knew that after Luo Xiu, he would do something very dangerous.

"Well, I have to go, my friend."

Luo Xiu then said goodbye to Mir.

Now that the enhancement is complete, he will temporarily leave here with the "Dragon of Justice" Quesanx. They will launch the final crusade against the "Dragon of Devouring" Fafnir, and now there is only one day left before the "Divine Revelation" appears.

He has to leave.

"Go ahead, Luo Xiu."

Mir nodded.

His right hand subconsciously clenched the handle of the forging hammer in his hand, and he said goodbye to Luo Xiu and also blessed him:

"I wish you all the best, my friend."

"I also hope you return safely."

"..."

After thinking for a while, Mir's eyes became more determined, and he finally said:
"When you come back, I will show you the good stuff I just forged."

"I have already figured out how to forge an 'Ancient Dragon Sacred Artifact'."

"What you are about to do will definitely succeed, Luo Xiu."

"And me too!"

……

(End of this chapter)