Volume 1 Chapter 507
by post_apiChapter 507: So Strong, I Must Use My Final Ultimate Trump Card!
Facing Lolth’s taunts and her mocking smile, the dark god did not show any special reaction.
But Lolth was right; He was indeed a bit anxious.
This made Lolth realize one thing…
Gods are not beings without "personality."
A god’s nature does not erase personality, at least not completely.
Even in people’s stereotypes where evil gods should be completely chaotic and purely malicious, there still exists something called "emotion."
However, this information does not have much use in the current battle.
Lolth, being a very curious person with a way of thinking that is logical and scientific, enjoys storing these pieces of information in her mind for future use.
Under the premise that "evil gods also possess basic personalities," it is easy to understand the fury of the evil god’s "awakening."
He has probably long regarded this half-plane as His own, and at least in the eyes of this evil god, apart from the demons of the Hell Plane, there should be nothing to worry about.
For such a high and mighty being, a plan can be disrupted by unexpected changes, especially when this "change" appears very humble and weak in His eyes.
His anger is not surprising.
Lolth is simply too unique.
From the perspective of the evil god, this weak succubus has defiantly provoked His authority time and again.
Using those shortcuts, even trying to completely stop His arrival.
This… how can that be allowed?!
His anger, with the erosion of divine power, and the irreversible fading of will, is also gradually growing.
But…
No matter how much in trouble, a god is still a god!
The anger of a god, carrying the will of the entire alternate plane under His control, is enough to shake anything!
Even if… it is an attack from the combined power of over ten gods!
Lolth’s rank is strong enough to withstand it, but she is still not a god.
This means there is still a gap between her and the evil god!
The earlier success was largely due to "disdain."
How could a god lower Himself in front of a non-divine being?
He would not go all out, nor would He destroy everything, and it was impossible for both to be harmed equally.
His goal never included Lolth; everything He did was to completely control or dominate this realm.
But now, things are different.
Because He is already very angry.
A god with emotions might be valuable information.
But now, it is definitely not good news.
"Blasphemer… you shall pay the price!"
A maddened voice echoed from the fissure, and the eye widened to its fullest once more!
Amidst the swirling patterns resembling dark blue veins, the Power of the Evil God erupted violently.
The divine will was rapidly dissipating on its own.
No, rather than dissipating…
It seemed more like it was being consumed as fuel!
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion resounded near the fissure, as the outpouring divine powers of other deities were repelled by this sudden surge.
In a mere instant, the numerous powers Lolth had meticulously unleashed were all suppressed once again by the evil god!
These powers could not withstand the pressure for long and were completely obliterated.
Even Lolth, who served as the conduit and vessel for these divine powers, suffered a severe backlash.
The runes on her body dimmed, and the "Three Inch Divine Kingdom" began to collapse irreversibly.
The magic cube was forcibly expelled from her body, losing its radiance and falling to the ground, devoid of any magical energy.
This once-proud trump card against the gods was ultimately shattered!
Lolth’s complexion also worsened, her previously pale skin now flushed with a faint redness. Though her succubus nature made her appear alluring, it was not a favorable sign.
Her soul and vitality were once again grievously wounded.
Blood trickled from her lips, nostrils, and the corners of her eyes.
"Your Excellency, Magistrate!"
Five Colors, witnessing this scene, showed a look of concern and exclaimed in alarm.
"It’s alright, He is… not faring well either."
Lolth waved her hand, wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth, and spoke.
As Lolth had said, the evil god’s "awakening" was no easy feat!
The price He paid for this was the irreversible collapse of His projection.
The fabric of space was disintegrating, most of His will was fading, and the manifestations of His power and rules were receding…
In just a few seconds, this projection would cease to exist!
But a few seconds for an evil god…
Is an eternity!
Long enough for Him to annihilate at least a hundred Holy Domains.
Lolth, stripped of the powers of other gods, bereft of the Three Inch Divine Kingdom, and nearly drained of her magic… was not much different from an ordinary Holy Domain!
Perhaps she could still obliterate other Holy Domains in an instant, but… against a god, there was no distinction.
They were no longer capable of posing any threat to the gods.
Of course, Lolth could still hold her head high with pride.
In a way, she had not only compelled a deity to regard her as an equal adversary but had also paid a steep price to achieve victory in a manner that bordered on mutual destruction.
The disintegration of the evil god’s projection persisted, yet in its final moments, the diminishing Eye of the Gap was steadfastly and swiftly closing in on Lolth.
Lolth finally grasped the evil god’s intentions.
Its stance was unmistakably clear.
It had forsaken this half-plane.
But Lolth must perish!
This was indeed… a tremendous honor!
Yet, if given the choice, Lolth would have gladly declined such an honor.
To this, Lolth could only lament.
"Damn it, things have spiraled out of control…"
"Hello—Kululu? The Lord of the Demon King? Are you there? Help me out!"
She called out in all directions.
But there was no reply.
This outcome was anticipated by Lolth.
After all… her actions had been exceedingly swift.
Under normal circumstances, she would have been able to hold her own against the evil god for a considerable time.
But unexpectedly, it was not she who faltered, but the evil god.
She had rapidly driven the evil god to the brink of abandoning the half-plane just to ensure her demise.
This led to… the likelihood that rescue would arrive too late.
As the Eye of the Gap expanded, she gently shielded Five Colors behind her.
"Your Excellency, the magistrate."
Five Colors gazed at Lolth’s back, a flicker of conflict in her expression.
But soon, her hesitation vanished.
This affair was unrelated to Lolth.
Whether it was the evil god or the Hell Plane, the target was herself.
Therefore… she alone should bear the consequences.
Lolth had already extended her utmost assistance.
She couldn’t allow Lolth to truly sacrifice herself here…
As the sovereign of this half-plane, Five Colors possessed the capability to resist even the gods.
She still had the means to pay a grave price and obliterate the existence of the gods.
Previously, she had been hesitant.
After all, she bore a "mission."
The mission to continue and protect the relics of the Ailuo race.
But now… it seems this mission is no longer so crucial.
Lolth’s presence revealed to her that the Ailuo race has found a different way to carry on, thriving in a new form.
Rather than guarding the "relics," she should focus on protecting the living "descendants."
Moreover, this magistrate is exceptionally kind, almost to a fault.
"Stay alive."
Five Colors whispered this softly to Lolth in her heart, then prepared to unleash the final tactic of "Ruins of Sand."
If the energy of the entire half-plane were to explode instantaneously…
Neither the evil gods nor hell would remain.
She could also harness this power to send the magistrate back to her original place—she had recorded the spatial coordinates when she sent the influence back before.
But the cost might be the loss of her own identity.
Five Colors took a gentle breath and clenched her hands tightly.
How wonderful…
After years of solitude, she briefly experienced warmth and joy.
It’s just a pity that it must end here.
Yet, knowing that the other can continue to live because of this makes it less regrettable.
Five Colors raised her hands to her chest.
And just as she was about to act…
A terrifying wave suddenly appeared before her.
It felt as if another deity’s shadow had descended upon this place.
Five Colors was startled and looked up towards Lolth.
It wasn’t truly a god that had arrived, but…
Lolth opened a spatial portal.
From it, she drew out a golden staff, glowing with a soft light.
"It seems there really is no help coming, so I must resort to the ‘ultimate lifesaving trump card’ series…"
Lolth sighed as she spoke.
"In the end, I still have to rely on myself."
She activated the sacred and beautiful staff.
Soon, a massive surge of Holy Light emanated from the staff.
It enveloped Lolth in a radiant, pure light.
The Eye of the Gap, rushing towards her, suddenly slowed its speed!
As if it had encountered a formidable foe.
Because what Lolth held was something truly on the same level as a divine projection.
The Supreme Divine Artifact!
A Divine Artifact crafted by the gods for their own use!
From the Divine Kingdom of the God of Light, filled with boundless power of Holy Light, it had nearly defeated an evil god the last time it was used, boasting an impressive record!
"Rod of Eden."
Lolth calmly spoke the name of the Divine Artifact.
Then, she instantly transformed into an even more incredible form than before when she was in Hillenbrand Town.
The wings of Holy Light shimmered like solid objects, with a shining Holy Light annulus above her head and fluttering light feathers exuding a sacred aura.
Her life force and magic power almost instantly returned to their peak state.
In fact, she even gained an abundance of Holy Light power!
The wings opened layer by layer, like a half-opened fan.
On each of the six pairs of wings, every pair held different attributes of supreme Holy Light power.
Purity, judgment, mercy, wisdom, light, majesty…
This has already surpassed the level of "divine favor."
If the Lady of Light were here, she might kneel before Lolth in tears.
Because at this moment, Lolth has truly entered the "Divine Kingdom," the realm of the gods.
The sub-god under the God of Light… Holy Light angel!
Around her, the Holy Light of the Land of Light swirled.
The light shone on the evil god, easily breaking apart its last desperate struggle, like the summer sun dispersing shadows and melting broken ice!
"It’s impossible… the Blasphemer of the Abyss… why can she use His power! Mira Far…"
It screamed in its final fury, seeming very confused and filled with resentment towards the God of Light.
But… that shout abruptly stopped.
Because His additional will here has been completely erased.
Lolth looked at His disappearing figure and let out a sigh of relief.
To be honest, she couldn’t maintain this form for long.
"Goodbye! See you later!"
She said this with great joy.
At the same time, remembering the angry words of the evil god before he faded away, she showed a look of sympathy.
"Why can a creature from the abyss use the power of the God of Light… I really don’t understand!"
"What is happening?"
Lolth looked at the Rod of Eden in her hand, feeling the cheerful waves coming from it, and sighed.
If I had to say something, it would be that this staff might think of itself as something strange.
She had no idea what the staff was thinking… but most likely, it regarded her as someone extremely close.
"This is really quite perplexing…"
Lolth sighed, scratching her head.
Then, as if remembering something, she turned with the staff in hand and looked at Five Colors.
Five Colors, who possessed a database enriched with the knowledge of a small civilization and was well-traveled, gazed at Lolth—now adorned with a succubus tail, an angelic halo, abyssal demon horns, and Holy Light wings—and fell into deep contemplation.
This was beyond her comprehension.
Five Colors felt that this had transcended the realm of mere "surprise."
And Lolth, looking at her, flashed a triumphant smile.
"How about that… I wasn’t lying, was I?"
"I didn’t stay out of a sense of sacrifice."
"As long as I’m fully prepared, not even a god can touch me!"
Lolth spoke cheerfully, and Five Colors, hearing her words, remained silent for a moment.
Then, she gently lowered her head and averted her gaze.
"Silly magistrate…"
Five Colors muttered softly.
"Huh, what?"
Lolth didn’t quite catch it and asked with curiosity.
"It’s nothing… I mean, as a magistrate, you just barely pass!"
Five Colors lifted her head, looked at Lolth, and with her usual cold demeanor, replied stiffly.
"Barely passing, huh… Well, that’s fair; after all, ancient civilizations were capable of creating half-planes."
Lolth wasn’t disheartened; she simply nodded slightly and spoke.
That was to be expected.
Just as the two were engaged in their exchange, a voice suddenly came from behind them.
"Excuse me, ladies…"
"Now isn’t really the best time for a chat, is it?"
A voice tinged with a hint of mischief came through, sounding as casual as a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl making a flirtatious remark.
But this instantly sent a shiver down the spines of both Lolth and Five Colors!
As the master of this half-plane and with the Rod of Eden’s blessing, which made her nearly akin to an angel, Lolth had not sensed any "presence."
In this half-plane, there should be no new visitors or beings at all!