Throne of Seals: Underworld Priest, Demon Nightmare

Chapter 2: Underworld Priest Skills? Forget-Me-Not Ring!
When Chu Zichen focused his mind on these two unconventional spells, relevant information immediately appeared before his eyes:
[Level 1 - Skin Tear Technique: Induces abnormal division of target skin cells, creating a visible skin tear that cannot heal and is accompanied by severe pain.]

[Second-stage Rhabdomyolysis: Manipulating the activity of biological enzymes to accelerate the breakdown of muscle fiber proteins, gradually dissolving the target muscle into a liquid, causing limb dysfunction.]

[Tier 3 - Blood Combustion Technique: Activates the overload of iron and oxygen in the blood, causing the blood temperature to rise rapidly to the boiling point, resulting in spontaneous combustion phenomena such as internal burns and ruptured blood vessels on the target.]

hiss……

Chu Zichen couldn't help but gasp. These two magical skills were actually life magic?
That's way too creepy!

Moreover, these underworld spells can only cause true damage that ignores defense!

Could this be another peculiar effect of the life magic that Master Ruoshui spoke of?
"How is it, Zichen? Have you grasped the lost magic of life?"

Ruoshui also noticed Chu Zichen's unusual behavior and quickly asked.

"I've grasped it, but this life magic is really quite bizarre."

Chu Zichen nodded and told his master, Ruoshui, about the life magic skills he had comprehended.

Upon hearing this, Ruoshui was also shocked, and after a long while, she finally spoke:
“I understand… Life magic can not only save lives, but also control them! Skin, blood, and muscles are all part of an individual life, so they are also within its scope of control.”

"In fact, when our Priest Temple was first established, it not only had the major branch of Light Priests, but also the branch of Shadow Priests, just like the Guardian Knights and Punishment Knights of the Knight Temple."

"Light priests excel at healing and buffing magic, while shadow priests excel at curses and debuffs, which is probably inspired by the duality of life magic to some extent."

"However, since Shadow Priests are of the dark attribute and share the same origin as the demons, they are not tolerated by the Temple Alliance. Later, Shadow Priests were gradually eliminated and never appeared again."

Chu Zichen nodded knowingly; this was the first time he had ever heard of the Shadow Priest branch.

This is not surprising, though, as the Temple Alliance has a history of over six thousand years and is likely hiding many secrets.

"Zichen, it's a pity we can't guide you in cultivating life magic; you'll have to rely on yourself. It's getting late, and you must be tired today, so go back and get some rest."

Ruoshui glanced at the gradually darkening sky outside the window before speaking to Chu Zichen.

Chu Zichen then took his leave and returned to his dormitory to rest.

As Ruoshui watched Chu Zichen leave, she immediately went to the Saint Hall of the Priest Temple's main hall and met the Hall Master Ling Xiao, a ninth-order first-level Saint.

"Lord Ling, the first Child of Life in the history of our Priest Temple has finally been born."

Ruoshui reported Chu Zichen's awakening results to Ling Xiao.

"I have already noticed the anomaly of the Goddess of Life sculpture. It is indeed because of the appearance of the Holy Son of Life!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao's expression was one of delight, but then her face turned extremely serious:

"This news must be kept secret. No one else should know about it except you and me for the time being."

"Yes."

Ruoshui nodded.

"By the way, I just received intelligence from the front lines that the Demon Clan's autumn offensive is about to begin again, and this year it will be even more intense than in previous years. The other five holy temples have all sent reinforcements to our Zhennan Pass, and we also need to send priests to support the other passes."

Ling Xiao continued solemnly:
"Ruoshui, this time you will personally lead the team to support the Exorcism Pass where the Assassin Temple's headquarters is located."

Throughout history, whenever the demons launch an offensive, the priests in the Priest Temple have become highly sought-after by the other five temples. After all, war often results in a large number of casualties, and the presence of a priest is enough to save many lives.

Therefore, while the five major temples are supporting the Priest Temple together, the Priest Temple also needs to send batches of priests to support the other five major temples. "I understand."

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"Master, are we going to Exorcism Pass to provide support today?"

The next morning, when Chu Zichen learned of this news, he was overjoyed and subconsciously touched the "Forget-Me-Not" ring on his right index finger.

"Look how happy you are. Are you going to see your girlfriend again?"

Ruoshui smiled slightly, knowing perfectly well what Chu Zichen was thinking.

"This was just a side thing; the main purpose was to go with you, Master, to treat the wounded at the Exorcism Pass."

Chu Zichen said righteously, after all, he was afraid that Ruoshui wouldn't let him go with her.

As for the "little girlfriend" she mentioned, she was none other than Saint Cai'er, who lived in the Exorcist City.

It all started two years ago, when Chu Zichen was only 8 years old.

At that time, he had just become a first-level priest. Because the Exorcism Pass was in dire need of priests due to the demon offensive, he went to provide support with his master, Ruoshui.

After all, even a first-tier priest can cast a simple first-tier healing spell, which can save a life in a critical moment.

That day, after treating the wounded soldiers at Exorcism Pass, an exhausted Chu Zichen unexpectedly bumped into a little mute girl with short purple hair.

The little mute girl's clothes were torn in many places, and she had many wounds on her body, bleeding profusely. She was in a very weak state.

Without much thought, Chu Zichen, even with his spiritual energy nearly depleted, still forcibly cast a healing spell to heal the little mute girl.

"Don't worry, you'll be alright. I'll definitely save you."

In the end, the little mute girl's injuries were healed, but he himself fainted due to excessive depletion of spiritual energy.

When Chu Zichen woke up, he found himself lying on a bed that smelled of a young girl, and the little mute girl was waiting for him by the bedside.

"Fool." Upon seeing that he had woken up, the little mute girl took the initiative to extend her finger and repeatedly traced the two words on his palm.

This was the first time she had ever seen a fool who exhausted himself trying to save someone else.

He later learned that the little mute girl was actually Sheng Cai'er, and that he had saved her by sheer chance.

Afterwards, Cai'er gave the forget-me-not ring to Chu Zichen, who solemnly accepted it, saying that he would never forget her and would come to find her again in the future.

In the past two years, he has served as a pastor to support exorcisms on many occasions, which also allowed him to reunite with Cai'er. Their relationship has continued to grow stronger and they are getting better and better.

Now that he could once again support the Exorcism Pass, Chu Zichen was naturally very happy and wanted to give Cai'er, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, a surprise.

"Alright, let's not delay any longer, let's immediately board the magic airship and head to the Exorcism Pass."

Ruoshui also knew that Cai'er had an extraordinary status in the Assassin's Temple. If Chu Zichen could marry her, that would be the best thing ever.

Soon, she led Chu Zichen and a team of priests onto the magic airship and rushed to the Exorcism Pass, located on the eastern border of the Holy Temple Alliance.

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(End of this chapter)