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Chapter 488 [The Holy Emblem Without Light] and the Soul Search Before the Return Journey
As the man picked up this "strange object".

This one has a very ordinary appearance.

A crude church was carved only on the front with simple lines and stripes.

The badge, which had nothing unusual about it except for a faint glow emanating from its surface, was placed in the palm of one's hand.

As the glimmer of light that lingered on the surface of the badge unexpectedly dimmed.

The attributes of this [strange item] were also displayed before the man's eyes.
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【The Holy Symbol Without Light】

Category: Strange Objects

Quality: Tier 3 Epic

Durability: 57/100
Origin: A pioneering town in dire need of reconstruction

Conditions of Use:

1. Gained the approval of several Order-type figures.

2. Master a skill that can deal additional damage to evil creatures.

3. The owner of the rare item gives it away voluntarily.

Attribute bonuses:
When worn, Spirit +4, Intelligence +4.

(The attribute after the buff will not exceed 40 points)
Passive buffs:

【Glimmer】

When wearing the badge, you gain the following buffs: [Moderately increased curse resistance], [Slightly reduced skill energy consumption], and [Greatly reduced impact of mental interference skills].

The above buffs will be enhanced when fighting in low-light environments.

And gain the additional benefit of [significantly reduced pressure rise rate].
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Active Gain:

[Grace and Divine Power]

After equipping the badge, you can use the following skills a limited number of times.

It will automatically learn after a certain number of uses.
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[Sanctuary] (Limited to once every twelve hours)
After chanting for a period of time.

A shimmering, luminous [Sanctuary] can be constructed within a radius of twelve meters, the duration of which is affected by mental attributes.

Friendly creatures standing within the [Sanctuary].

You will receive a significant boost to the recovery speed of your physical body, mental strength, and energy.

The base buffs are: [Greatly increases resistance to negative magic] and [Greatly increases resistance to curses and slowly removes curses].

When the holder of the artifact is in the [Sanctuary].

It can accurately sense attacks and hostility around the [Sanctuary].

The current duration is thirty-eight minutes.

(Buffs to [Spirit] and [Intelligence] attributes.)
【Purification Ritual】(Limited to once every 24 hours)
The ritual takes a certain amount of time to initiate and remove the attached objects (creatures, items, areas).

Negative energy of moderate to low intensity is associated with filth, curses, and pollution.

High-intensity pollution cannot be directly purified.

However, its impact can be significantly reduced.

The specific effects are influenced by the skill level of [Ritual Studies] and the attributes of [Spirit] and [Intelligence].
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【Grace and the Rules of Hunting the Defiled】

When the holder of the artifact infuses their spiritual power into the badge.

The knowledge contained within can be extracted and learned.

Hunting suitable creatures will accelerate the mastery of the corresponding skills.

[Deconstructing Filth]

(Maximum skill level is lv5)

It can accurately capture the flow of negative energy.

Analyze the structure of creatures, items, and skills that carry negative energy.

Discover its weaknesses and inflict additional damage.
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[Talisman for Abstinence]

(Maximum skill level is lv5)

After consuming positive energy or a certain amount of light, it can be applied to things with physical form.

Draw a certain number of runes.

During the duration of the rune, if a creature possesses an item with the [Anti-Filth Rune].

Will be determined based on the number and strength of runes:

[Resist negative energy attacks], [Resist mental pollution], [Negative energy erosion] buffs.
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【Holy Radiance】

(Maximum skill level is lv5)

After consuming positive energy or items containing positive energy.

It can condense energy entities with the effects of [purification] and [significantly increased lethality against evil creatures].

Manipulate it to launch an attack.

【Holy Radiance】When added to a liquid.

If the target liquid is cursed, it will be contaminated.

It can purify polluted water sources.

If the water source is normal, the accompanying ritual can be used.

Transform it into a liquid similar to holy water.
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【Grace - The Final Chapter】

Once the above skills have been mastered to a certain level and the requirements are met.

It will depend on the ability of the artifact holder and the monsters killed.

Gain a feat related to enhancing your ability to deal with filth, evil, shadows, and curses.

prompt:

After fulfilling the requirements of "Grace: The Final Chapter" and obtaining the "Specialty".

You will not be able to enjoy the benefits of rare items.
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Summary:
The [Holy Emblem] is produced by the church and distributed to certain eligible members to accelerate their growth.

The stronger the holder, the more knowledge they possess.

The radiance surrounding the badge will make it even more dazzling.

But this badge witnesses the growth of [Sacred White Radiance - Zhalan].

For some reason, they have the exact opposite characteristics.

The characteristic is that "the stronger one's strength and the greater one's mastery of the knowledge, the dimmer the light one emits will become, until it disappears completely."
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Evaluation:

Compared to those vain, superficial 'glory'.

My 'radiance' appeared pale and insignificant in the eyes of others.

Just like my unpopular and easily misunderstood appearance.

But I think it is by no means powerless.

Especially for those who need its help.
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The boost this [rare item] provides is quite simple.

Attributes and passive buffs.

Five highly effective skills to combat negative energy and evil curses are given away for free.

Finally, you'll also receive a [Special Skill].

It greatly enhances Fangyi's ability to deal with evil creatures in a broad sense and to expel various curses.

Combined with the previous [Punishment Strike] and [Holy Baptism].

Fang Yi is now old enough to cosplay as a paladin.

It is foreseeable that with the support of these skills...

The man's subsequent dungeon exploration will be much easier.

In environments teeming with cursed spirits and evil creatures, they thrive even more.
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He pinned this "strange object" to his chest.

Even if you have 7 free attribute points that you haven't allocated.

The male character's attribute panel displays two attributes: [Intelligence] and [Spirit].

All have reached 28 points.

(24 points of base gear + 4 points of equipment enhancement)
With the added benefit of the attribute, Fang Yi noticed it very clearly.

My perception and ability to control energy have improved considerably.

He had a thought.

Lingering on the fingertips.

The [Silk Binding] skill, used for testing gain, is then activated.

With a few flicks of the fingers, the [Silk Binding] that had been transformed into a 'protective sheath' melted into the air.

The man made a surprising discovery.

Skills that consume energy saw their performance increase by approximately one-sixth.

The energy consumed decreased by one-fifth.

Looking at the dull and unremarkable badge in my palm.

After reflecting on the Templar Knight's appearance and behavior...

Fang Yi shook his head silently.

"That's not because it's less bleak than others."

"It should be the humility of 'actions speak louder than words'."

After inspecting the harvest.

Fang Yi walked out of the woods and returned to the camp.

Return to town, go to bed, and reap other rewards.

Purchase 'books' from dungeons to upgrade your Ritual Studies level.

Before the identification is completed and the [Holy Ritual Baptism] can be used.

He still has some things to arrange.
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A few minutes later.

The camp, the 'inner circle' open to mercenaries who accept commissions.

Outside a room.

Fang Yigang, who had just arrived, exchanged a glance with the two security guards at the entrance.

Before Fang Yi could speak.

In an instant, respect filled their faces.

She bowed to the man, about to begin her greeting.

"Lord Fangyi, what are you doing tonight?"

However, the two were unable to continue bowing or expressing their gratitude.

Fang Yi simply raised his hand.

The large hand formed from the frozen cloud, which was bound by silk.

Then he lifted the two of them up.

"I have some questions for that traitor." "I don't know."

The two only glanced at each other.

He then took the initiative to move away.

"Please go ahead. Deputy Captain Zhalan has already said that if it's Fang Yi, he can dispose of this cripple at will."

"But you'd better not get your hopes up too high."

“Vice Captain Zhalan almost got hurt just now. You'd better be careful; he has a curse on him.”

The mercenary on the right rolled his eyes and thought for a moment.

He uttered this sentence.

According to Deputy Captain Zhalan.

"The protective mechanism set up by that legendary prophet to prevent the leakage of his own information has been insurmountable to this day."

"I'm afraid you're hearing this from someone who wastes food, doesn't care if they die, and in reality, has never survived tonight."

"You won't get anything useful."

Fang Yi nodded.

Despite what the other party said.

But he still felt it was worth a try.
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inside the room.

"The Prophet has abandoned you, so perhaps..."

Fang Yi had already spent quite a bit of time and was feeling a bit parched.

They were tied up like dumplings, completely unable to move.

But his eyes had become cloudy, and saliva was constantly dripping from his mouth.

Bohr only knows how to say "Aba, Aba".

Fang Yi shook his head helplessly.

Even if he had already used all his strength.

They also prepared themselves mentally.

The [Mind Confusion] buff was activated.

I still haven't gotten the information I wanted.

For those who lack control and can enter stealth at any time, the "Forest Wicked Woman" who created the "Plague Giant" must be killed.

The "Prophet" who orchestrated this battle.

Fang Yi was preparing to gather intelligence in advance.

Let's take a closer look at this enemy lurking in the shadows.

To make some preparations.

But it's clear that the other party had anticipated this.

Thinking of this, Fang Yi gritted his teeth.

He pulled out the [Scroll of the Deceased] again.

One bamboo stick, which was almost empty and whose replenishment was currently unknown, was pulled out and used to activate the [Soul Search] skill.

He walked up to Paul.

At the same time, he swung his right fist without any mercy.

He casually practiced his skills.

【Bajiquan】

As Bohr's head spun around his neck three times like a top.

She changed from facing the man to having her back to him.

After declaring its complete death.

Fang Yi also closed his eyes.

He grasped the dagger called "Curse and Fortune".

After using the [Substitute Spirit Transfer] technique to gather the man's soul to the maximum extent and attach it to the bamboo strip.

He then very cautiously activated [Soul Search].

Search keywords: 'prophet', 'camp'.

As the perspective suddenly lowers, it signifies the formal access to the other party's memories.

After countless unfamiliar memories unrelated to 'keywords' flashed before Fang Yi's eyes.

A blurry note gradually became clearer.

Fang Yi could already see the words "Receive money and distribute it to mercenaries."

He also heard the unusual notification sound of the [Main God Space].

[Warning: You are becoming the target of a powerful curse cast through memories and keywords.]

This curse cannot be removed by healing services provided by the current rank.

Please immediately break free from the medium through which the curse was activated!
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The instant the notification sounded.

The man in front of her was originally dead beyond any doubt.

The body temperature gradually dropped, and the corpse began to cool.

The head that was originally facing away from the man was on its shoulder.

After making a strange "crackling" sound.

She then abruptly turned around, reverting to her previous posture when facing Fang Yi.

The corpse's drooping eyelids suddenly opened, revealing eyeballs with only the whites showing.

He stared intently at Fang Yi, who was currently performing the "soul search".

It looked quite frightening.

But Fang Yi's response to the 'zombie' accusation was a smile that curled at the corner of his mouth.

"You think you can scare people with this level of skill?"

It sensed malice.

Through the corpse in front of him, whose eyes had suddenly widened.

Invisible tentacles are reaching out to erode my soul.

The system displays a message stating "High risk, access prohibited".

Without a moment's hesitation.

Fang Yi waved his hand, indicating his insistence on continuing the visit.

The Sanctuary within the [Anemo Holy Emblem] activated in response.

A field of light, radiating a sacred aura and capable of reducing the effects of curses, then appeared.

After the spread of the curse was slowed down.

The [Mirror's Wounded Finger] on the man's right hand lit up.

A spatial fluctuation emanated from the corpse.

At the same time, the [Mirror Slash] that removes the curse is activated.

The man's right hand, adorned with the "Curse and Fortune," was also plunged into the corpse's chest.

They began to absorb the unknown curse within the corpses.

The space prompt sound also rang in Fang Yi's ears.

[Influenced by the Sanctuary, Curses and Fortune, the Anemo Symbol - Glimmer, An Eye for an Eye, Beelzebub's Gift, and Extraterrestrial Blessing.]

You gain additional time free from the curse.

[10, 9]

I listened to the countdown in my ears.

Fang Yi looked at it with all his might.

That image is crucial to Bohr's memory.

A note conveying the Prophet's instructions.

"Spread the curse, take the opportunity to destroy the camp, and repeat the cycle."

Fang Yi's lips had already turned white as he read this line.

My whole body became unusually cold.

It began to tremble uncontrollably.

A tear of blood flowed from his left eye.

Fang Yi gritted his teeth and tried his best to open his eyes wide.

I looked at the somewhat blurred handwriting.

【4, 3】

"Once again, what happened in that town that was destroyed according to the cooperation agreement will be repeated, and at the same time..."

【2! 】

Simultaneously assist the other party in fulfilling their request to "help their companions in town defeat the messenger who is about to arrive."

【1. 】

Fang Yi dropped the bamboo stick that was emitting black smoke.

He gasped for breath, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.

"interesting.

"Was the 'Prophet' with divination abilities, who collaborated with a certain reincarnator, the mastermind behind the destruction of the town?"

Looking at the corpse in front of him, which reeked of filth.

Fang Yi's smile became increasingly perfect.

"This was a simple delivery."

"That really is quite difficult."

"Did something go wrong on her end?"

Without a moment's hesitation.

He pulled out his "Synchronized Journal".

Begin writing.

They contacted Miss Gu Qi, who was located in another small town.

Before embarking on his journey home, he needed to have a conversation with the other party.

To launch an attempt at a counterattack.
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A few minutes later, Gu Qi received a notification in bed that there had been a new change to her synced journal.

Opened his eyes.

(End of this chapter)