Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 701 [The Primal Evil Star - Accipiles]

In the end, Achilles' "curse" wasn't even directed at his own real name...

"..."

Luo Xiu thought to himself.

In his eyes, he gazed upon "Acpilus," whose last remaining parts of His body had crumbled as His spirit was exhausted, falling into clods of earth and then turning to dust.

He is truly dead.

He has met his final "demise"—but His traces still remain, whether it is the surging chaotic spirituality here or the "heart" that He ultimately left behind, both are traces of His existence.

just now.

In Luo Xiu's gaze, he saw "the Lord of the Dead" Sasser and "the Fallen Angel" Tadia, who had both obtained what they wanted in this ritual of "dividing" Accipreus.

Luo Xiu stripped Achilles of his "true name" and bestowed it upon "the Lord of the Dead" Sasser. On the dark and slender demon, pale, black, and turbid flames rose in bursts, with broken demonic runes floating within them. These were Achilles' broken "name".
Sasser had plunged into the collapsing, rebirth fire—and the surrounding crimson "River Styx," its crimson blood surging upwards, enveloped Sasser, layer upon layer, tightly enveloping him.

A kind of transformation has begun in the newly encased "cocoon".

"The Lord of Mourning the Dead" Sasser will soon emerge from that cocoon and ascend from his current status as "True Ancestor Demon" to "Primordial Demon"!
Meanwhile, on the other side, the angel Tatia had already obtained that heart—

The angelic heart that once belonged to "Acpilus" drew out strands of shimmering gold from it, which flowed behind Tatia and onto her four shining, divine wings, adorning them with a blazing gold color, and then drawing out pure white, silk-like radiance from them.

The radiance enveloped the golden heart that once belonged to "Acpilus," causing it to burst forth with an extremely rich and brilliant light. That light then embraced Tadia, enveloping her and nourishing her.

Soon, like Sasser, the "Lord of the Dead," He will complete His ascension above the angels—He will receive new, truly divine wings that belong to Him, and thus ascend from a "four-winged angel" to a "six-winged angel"!
It won't take too long.

Luo Xiu could sense that the power of both the "angels" and the "demons" he had contracted was increasing at a steady and synchronous rate.

Afterwards, they will be reborn together from the cocoon of sublimation. At that time, the new "six-winged angels" and the new "primordial demons" will be born.

Luo Xiu thought to himself.

……

After truly killing the "Primal Demon" Accipiles.

At this moment, both "Demon" Sasser and "Angel" Tatia begin their respective processes of ascension.

It will probably take several more hours for them to complete their ascension and become "Star Spirits" on their respective destinies. Luo Xiu plans to stay in the Authoritative Dragon Domain and wait for them to complete their ascension and emerge from their cocoons.

Before that, he also planned to accomplish some other things.

Luo Xiu stood before the two cocoons of pure white and pitch black where Tatia and Sather were, and also at the spot where "Actus" had finally perished. He gazed at what lay before him, at the deep, sunken void that sank from the "River Styx".

The enormous and deep crater appeared on the River Styx like a scar or a brand, like a solidified whirlpool, its edges radiating a dark light that blended deep purple and scarlet.

When killing Accipiles, Roshu made a certain unexpected discovery.

That deep, sunken pit leading into the crimson River Styx was the path Achilles took as he rose from the river.

Although He has perished, this path remains here, seemingly untouched by the River Styx, and has formed a stable passageway.

The aura emanating from it was both intense and profound—Luo Xiu didn't know from where in the River Styx he had started to rise, but thinking about it, it must have been at an extremely deep depth within the River Styx—perhaps even close to the depth of the Seven Abyss.

That is to say-

The path that Accipile took when it ascended may be the path to the true abyss!

Just like casting—

A portion of Achilles' spirituality and power fell back into the River Styx after his demise. When Luo Xiu focused his spiritual perception entirely on that deep pit, he could even hear a "buzzing" sound coming from the very depths, where hard things melted and fragile things shattered.

Luo Xiu could also sense that the aura emanating from the tunnel was continuously spreading deeper into the tunnel. He only needed to wait; sooner or later, it would truly open the path to the "Sevenfold Abyss."

This is an important discovery—the demise of Achilles opens the door to the Abyss!

Luo Xiu knew the value of this discovery—before the arrival of the 2.0 version of "Crimson Tide" and the 3.0 version of "Abyss Hanging Upside Down," if he could reach the Abyss through the tunnel opened by "Actus," the benefits would be immeasurable.

However, this is currently only in the early stages of the passage's formation.

Luo Xiu knew that he would need to find a way to gradually stabilize this pathway.

"..."

Luo Xiu thought to himself.

That's the plan for later, but right now, Luo Xiu is already thinking about these arrangements.

Recalling the deep pit, Luo Xiu opened the panel. The "Mail Panel" displayed the reward for defeating the "Primal Demon" Achilles.

This reward was Luo Xiu's exclusive gain.

He breathed a sigh of relief, and after performing the necessary ritualistic sacrifice, he presented the panel with clear instructions:
"--receive."

【…】

[Defeat "Primal Demon" Accipiles (lv.104) to gain 13230252 base experience points]

[Slay a higher-level opponent! Gain 240% bonus experience...]

[“Burning Soul” activated...]

[“Corrupted Soul” activated…]

[“Extreme Evil Soul” activated…]

[“Soul of Destruction” activated, granting 100% bonus experience]

The highest attribute of the "Primordial Demon" Achilles is "divinity".

You have gained: "Divinity" attribute +50

[Rewards settled: 71443361 experience points received!]

【…】

Achilles, the "Primordial Demon," is a boss at the God Throne level.

[Rewards for defeating the Divine Throne-level boss are being generated...]

【…】

[Kill reward generated]

[Gain the special ability "Primordial Evil - Achilles (Birth of the Gods, Special)" and 200 free attribute points!]
[Acpilus, the Primordial Evil (Birth of a God, Special): Before the Age of Gods, at the end of chaos, when the First Sun rose. A stain born from the shadow of eternal radiance.]

Your "Divinity" attribute has increased by 182 points, your "Perception" attribute by 182 points, and your "Resistance" attribute by 182 points.

In the beginning of the world, there was only chaos—in your eyes, there was never any difference between light and darkness.

The "Holy Light" damage you deal is affected by "Dark Eclipse" damage increase and resistance penetration increase effects, and vice versa; the "Holy Light" damage you receive is affected by "Dark Eclipse" resistance effects, and vice versa. You can choose to completely convert the "Holy Light" damage type to "Dark Eclipse" when you release the [Radiance] Fate skill and deal "Holy Light" damage; you can also choose to completely convert the "Dark Eclipse" damage type to "Holy Light" when you release the [Abyss] Fate skill and deal "Dark Eclipse" damage.

Your damage dealt to [Radiant] beings of extraordinary destiny, saints, gods, or creatures is increased by 30%; your damage dealt to [Abyss] beings of extraordinary destiny, saints, gods, or creatures is increased by 30%.

【…】

Upon receiving the reward for defeating the "Primal Demon" Accipiles, you will obtain a special "Divine Birth" quality feat.

This was within Luo Xiu's expectations, and the feat [Primal Evil Radiance Achilles] also gave Luo Xiu a small surprise - the effect of this feat was quite good, and it had a mechanism that allowed the "Holy Light" attribute and the "Dark Erosion" attribute to be converted into each other, which also matched the characteristics of "Achilles".

This is precisely the adaptable feat that can bring a huge boost to oneself. Whether it is the [Radiance] or [Abyss] path, one has already reached the "Sacred" level and entered the depths. If the "Holy Light" and "Dark Erosion" attributes that one has mastered can benefit from each other's bonuses, the combination will be a terrifying bonus.

Luo Xiu confirmed the results of the settlement and then closed the panel.

……

After the settlement is completed.

Soon, Luo Xiu heard a low growl coming from the depths of the Authoritarian Dragon Domain—it had caused a strong tremor throughout the entire domain, indicating that Quesanx had awakened.

"……Roar."

[...Luo Xiu.]

In Luo Xiu's ears, he heard Quesanx's deep voice—

"You've arrived... Luo Xiu."

I just woke up. You seem... to be here again, and have been doing quite a lot.

"Mm." Luo Xiu nodded.

He raised his head, looking towards the end of his vision—the majestic, mountain-like Quesanx, its massive, long neck slightly raised, and then, it too looked at Luo Xiu, bowing its neck towards him—

The scene was like a colossal, majestic mountain bowing down to Luo Xiu. Luo Xiu stepped forward and quickly reached Quesanx, smiling as he spoke:

"I've accomplished some things here."

“I have resurrected ‘Achilles’ here, and here I have destroyed His true name and truly killed Him—I have resolved His threat. And the two gods I have made pact with, Tadia and Sasser, will also absorb the spirit and power of Achilles here. I am waiting for them.”

"You...Quisanx, are you feeling any better now?"

"..."

"……Roar."

I'm much better now... Luo Xiu.

Quesanx responded to Rosius—

It was like taking a long… nap. When I woke up, I sensed your presence, and I also sensed the presence of many things that didn't belong in my Dragon Domain.

[Acipius is gone... I know. Rosh, return the 'Black Sword of the Divine Spine' to me. Its concoction is not yet complete; I will continue to refine it with my blood.]

"Okay." Luo Xiu nodded.

He retrieved the Black Spine Sword and handed it to Quesanx. Quesanx then raised his massive forepaw, and the Black Spine Sword, which appeared minuscule in comparison, was taken from him.

As He raised and lowered His dragon claws, the earth trembled violently. When the terrifying tremors subsided, Quesanx had already sheathed the [Divine Spine Black Sword]. Luo Xiu looked at Him and said again:
"There are three things, Quesanx."

“I truly killed Accipreus here, and His demise left a ‘hole’ in the projection of the ‘River Styx’ here. I can sense that the end point that hole leads to is probably the real ‘Seven Abyss’, but it has not yet fully formed, and I want you to guard it.”

"..."

"……Roar."

【……Can.】

In Luo Xiu's mind, the voice of Quesanx responded—

"Are you referring to those solidified nodules within the crimson? Indeed, they lead to an extremely deep and dark abyss at their end… I can help you guard them."

[There are two other things, Luo Xiu?]

"..."

"I want to see 'Crimson Warrior' Hatulag and check on his condition."

Luo Xiu said to Quesanx:
"Also, look at Count Hayek—he should be awake by now. And I have left the capital; now, we can let Count Hayek go back."

He wanted to see Haturag, the "Crimson Warhead" sealed by Quesanx in the Authoritarian Dragon Realm, to confirm his sealed state and ensure he wouldn't cause him unnecessary trouble; while he wanted to see Count Hayek because he had indeed been "confined" in the Authoritarian Dragon Realm for a long time.

Luo Xiu thought to himself that the "Red Crown Prince" who murdered the order, the Duke of Hacasville, although he had restrained himself under the decree of Emperor Augustusville, was like a time bomb, ready to explode at any moment, as long as Hayek did not return.

But now is not the time for Duke Hakkas to explode. If, hypothetically speaking, Emperor Augustusville truly shows clear hostility towards the "Holy Court" and even towards himself, then the enemy of my enemy is my friend—the "Order Killers" could also be allies.

This is why Luo Xiu spared Hayek instead of killing him, but instead transformed him into someone destined for [authoritarianism]—

With the death of the "Black Grand Duke," symbolizing the fall of the demigod who represented the pinnacle of the "Order of Slaughter," then [Authority] can become their new pinnacle, a new "demigod," a new pursuit that distinguishes them from the orthodox [Supreme] and rebels against Emperor Augustusville!

"……Roar."

"I understand, Luo Xiu."

Quesanx responded with a low growl.

He raised his long, slender neck again, and lifted his claws, then slammed them heavily onto the earth—

Boom! ! !
The earth trembled violently, shaking the entire Authoritative Dragon Domain. In Luo Xiu's eyes, he saw several pieces of amber rising from a crack in the ground right in front of Quesanx.

Those were seven pieces of amber—one long and slender piece contained the remains of Count Hayek;

The other six pieces are Haturag, the "Crimson Warhead"—whose head, limbs, and torso are sealed respectively. The spirituality of Quesanx and Amber, the "Creator of All Things," is suppressing him, preventing him from recovering and keeping him in his current state.

Luo Xiu could sense that Haturag's spiritual response had indeed subsided. Even being broken into six pieces hadn't killed him, but now he was truly powerless to resist—unable to escape from the amber stone formed by the "illusory incarnation" of amber.

Watching them, Luo Xiu walked towards Count Hayek.

Soon, he arrived in front of the long, slender amber stone, which resembled a coffin.

He put on the black-patterned puppet mask, his hand lightly resting on its surface, gazing at the Count Hayek, whose eyes were sealed within.

"It's time to wake up, you sleepy count..."

Luo Xiu called out to Hayek in a low voice.

……

(End of this chapter)