Chapter 109
The system had mentioned that the type of spiritual beings summoned would vary depending on the nature of the sacrifice.
It couldn’t be that I’ve sacrificed too many cultists marked with the “Sadana Mark.” These marks attract spiritual beings related to “Sadana” who might have a favorable impression of me…
Moreover, the insect limbs and wings of the creature before me reminded Xia’er of the “Glowing Bishop” Xu she had seen during her previous moments of mental instability…
Hiss—
A sound like tearing skin echoed, and the faceless visage began to crack open, revealing irregular mouths lined with sharp teeth.
Just as Xia’er contemplated whether to end her own life to reset and rid herself of some cultists, an ethereal voice resonated in her mind.
“Mother… Goddess… Sadana…”
The spiritual being had little capacity for thought; it instinctively swayed and knelt before Xia’er.
Xia’er stared at the half-human, half-insect horror kneeling before her, momentarily at a loss.
It seemed… I could communicate with it.
It was calling out the name of the Mother Goddess, indicating its connection to “Sadana.” It was very likely a creature created by “Sadana,” or perhaps even her offspring.
Yet, its voice didn’t seem to affect Xia’er, and for some reason, it mistook her for the Mother Goddess.
Considering the low intelligence of spiritual beings, it was likely that it simply regarded Xia’er, the one who summoned it, as its master.
Xia’er noticed that the six pairs of massive insect wings behind it were gradually dissipating, suggesting that its time in this world was limited.
How strong is it in a fight?
She had summoned it primarily to confront that third-tier “Glowing Bishop” cultist. If it couldn’t hold its own against that cultist, it would be a loss.
How could she test its strength?
Should I fight it?
Xia’er shook her head inwardly.
Though she had never fought before, she had a feeling she would be defeated in an instant.
There wasn’t enough time for it to go into the city and catch a transcendent being…
Oh right, wasn’t Nia still outside?
She was a third-tier “Crown Guardian,” so she should be quite resilient, right?
Sorry, Nia, but I’ll have to put you through this simulation. Let me test my abilities.
Just as long as the spiritual being doesn’t go all out.
I’ll find a way to repay this favor when I return to reality.
As if sensing Xia’er’s thoughts, the creature slowly turned and began to walk toward the spiral staircase.
“Hey, wrong way, over here.”
Xia’er stepped in front of the spiritual being to guide it.
What she didn’t notice was that her own body had begun to twist and flicker, the negative state of “Time Distortion” already taking effect…
…
An hour passed… What’s happening inside?
Nia pulled out a bronze pocket watch, glancing at the time with growing irritation before tucking it back into her waist.
As expected, the words of the instigator couldn’t be trusted; they claimed everything would be resolved before the lady woke up, yet there had been no movement or sight of anyone coming out.
The entire Dedun Manor was as quiet as a haunted house, exuding an air of “no entry.”
Buzz—
Suddenly, a buzzing sound erupted in her mind, putting Nia on high alert. She quickly drew her sword and shield, the seams of her armor glowing faintly with a bluish light.
Under Nia’s tense gaze, a figure slowly emerged from the entrance of Dedun Manor.
Is that… Xia’er?
In Nia’s view, the mask that Xia’er had been wearing had vanished, her red curls swaying slightly with each step, and beside her were four shadowy figures that looked exactly like Xia’er.
Nia: “?”
No way?
The “Instigator” has turned into the “Judicator”?
Xia’er had just consumed the “Instigator” potion, right?
What’s with those shadows? That can’t be…
Before Nia could process it, she suddenly recoiled, raising her shield and thrusting it forward. A honeycomb-patterned bluish shield expanded in front of her.
She saw that behind Xia’er and the four shadows was a terrifying creature whose form twisted before her eyes.
Screaming whispers echoed in Nia’s mind, and as Xia’er slowly raised her hand and pointed in Nia’s direction, the horrific shadow behind her flickered and vanished.
200 meters…
150! 100! 5…
In just a few flickers, even shorter than a breath, the terrifying apparition appeared right in front of Nia.
Nia stood frozen for a moment, the bluish glow around her gradually dimming. After what felt like an eternity, she steadied herself with her sword and shield and slowly knelt toward Xia’er.
“Mother Goddess… above…”
A metallic hum resonated from within Nia’s armor.
Xia’er’s shadow slipped into the ground, surfacing like a fish from the shadow behind Nia, gradually solidifying until Xia’er’s figure appeared behind her.
She looked at Nia, who was half-kneeling, a thoughtful expression crossing her face.
Is this… a super enhanced version of the “Glowing Bishop”?
Regardless, Xia’er felt it was worth another simulation to confront that “Glowing Bishop” head-on…
Before the spiritual being dissipated, she had it remove the Sadana Mark from Nia, and it easily eliminated the mark from her.
With that, she could also try to remove the marks from the “Gambler” archive…
In any case, as long as Jidi was still in the timeline of Dedun Manor, she could come and sacrifice a wave of cultists to help her out.
Dedun Manor in Boren City had clearly become Xia’er’s mysterious hunting ground.
In the following time, Xia’er dragged the unconscious Nia into the bushes to hide her, then left Boren City, heading toward the nearby towns, patiently waiting for time to pass.
Finally, after the 24-hour limit expired, Xia’er was transported to a silvery space.
She saved the “Instigator” archive as No. 1, overwriting the original “Avenger” archive, and left the archive space, a silver light engulfing her…
…
【Reality】
【June 20, Year 741 of the Holy Era, 16:20】
【Evaluation: You’re still impressive】
【The Holy Ascension Sect doesn’t even know how to summon divine servants; you know, you’re more formidable than the cultists.】
【What a pity, if you had taken down another third-tier being, I could have given you even more rewards ^^】
【Take this; it’s well-deserved based on your performance.】
【Reward: Destiny Points ×27, 【Art of Conversation Lv.3】】
【Destiny Points: 153】
Chapter 85: Confronting the Holy Ascension Sect’s “Glowing Bishop”
Xia’er slowly shifted her gaze from the system interface, her mind recalling the memories from the last simulation.
After each simulation, she instinctively replayed the events in her mind, ensuring she remembered every detail.
This review stirred a sense of dread within Xia’er.
The “Instigator” potion… was far more sinister than she had imagined.
The potion she had consumed earlier had side effects that were manageable for her.
The “Avenger” and “Judicator” potions subtly influenced her personality, making her more aggressive and prone to extremes.
However, the extreme actions she took were mostly aligned with her interests, and even upon returning to reality, she wouldn’t feel much psychological discomfort.
Because they merely transformed her desires into more obsessive fixations, without touching her core interests—her family and friends.
But the “Gambler” potion, aside from the influence of the “Sadana Mark,” simply made Xia’er more willing to gamble on low-probability events, less cautious.
For now, the “Gambler” potion had the least impact on her.
But the “Instigator” potion…
It had led Xia’er to actively incite Nia to kill Adele, even exploiting Nia’s vulnerability regarding Aivina to coerce her into doing her bidding.
She had killed everyone in Dedun Manor without any psychological burden, regardless of their innocence.
In the end, to experiment with the summoned spiritual being, “Instigator” Xia’er had chosen to strike directly at the third-tier Nia without a moment’s hesitation.
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