Chapter 727: Battle of Souls (1)
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The sharp pain slowly subsided, and Henry felt as if he had been squashed and stretched by an unknown force, and finally fell to the ground hard, every inch of bone and muscle was sore and painful. I don't know how long it took, but my eyesight finally began to gradually recover, and I saw the terrifying giant statue in front of me.
It was three orbs carried by an unknown demon, engraved with evil blasphemy words, exuding an extremely rich red aura, especially the demon's painful expression, which made people involuntarily get goosebumps at a glance.
It's impossible to determine exactly where this is, but it definitely won't be any of the main planes.
The gray sky was dark red, and a large number of black clouds drifted around, except for this small island-like place lying at the moment, everything else was an endless sea of blood.
That's right, it's a scarlet sea full of blood, and there is no end in sight, and I don't know how big it is.
Sculptures with pained and twisted expressions were everywhere around, and behind them was a building that looked like a gate, and the top five terrifying eyes were staring condescendingly at the two intruders.
"Damn! This is...... Where is this?! Apodell woke up and immediately rolled over and got up, stunned by the terrible mirror image in front of him. OMG! Is this hell or the abyss? Are we all dead? ”
"No, this is neither a hell nor an abyss, but an island you have carved out in the realm of the god of killing, Baal. A place to your own. So saying, Henry got up from the ground. Barely moved his arm. "There is no doubt about it. Here is a trial that will determine if you are qualified to be one of the heirs to the Killing Throne. ”
"Me?" Apodell had an expression of disbelief on his face. "You mean I created this place and then pulled the two of us in?"
Henry narrowed his eyes and felt the stability of the magic net, and then nodded lightly: "That's right, it's you." See those five giant evil eyeballs on the gate? They are the last guardians, and as long as you pass the test, the island will be completely under your control in the future, and then slowly expand as your power grows. Until the complete occupation and annexation of the kingdom of God in Baal. Of course, before that, you have to go through the guò trial to get back the divinity and soul. ”
To be honest, he really didn't expect that Baal would still have such a powerful power after his death, especially the killing power contained in the boundless sea of blood, which could completely kill enemies who broke in without permission.
It's no wonder that after so many years of falling, there are still no other gods who dare to spy on the power here, not because they don't want to, but because they don't even dare to touch it.
As the son of Baal, Apodell could clearly feel the restless blood and soul in his body. So he sighed helplessly: "Well, it seems that our journey is not over yet." You have to pass at least five trials to get through. Where do you think it's better to start first? ”
"No, you're mistaken, my journey is over, and the rest is up to you. It is crucial that you choose according to what is most authentically thought in your head, as it will determine your path later. With that, Henry threw down the stunned Apodell and began to carefully examine his current condition.
He found that after the power of the curse disappeared, his body fell into a very special situation, it felt like a membrane wrapped around the epidermis, canceling out his time and the time of the main plane flowing, hair, nails, cells, bones all stopped growing, and even the peristalsis and heartbeat of the stomach and intestines also stopped, if it were not for the body temperature still maintained in a normal state, I am afraid that there is no difference from the undead at all.
There is no information about the time stop in the Faren Continent yet, so Henry has no idea what is going on in this state and what preparations or precautions should be made.
But he was sure that once he was injured, then ordinary magic would definitely not have any effect, and it would not heal automatically at all, even if the heart was pierced, it would be impossible to shed a drop of blood, this was the side effect of time being stopped, and it was really immortal in some sense.
As long as you protect such an important organ as the brain, it doesn't matter if the body is completely destroyed, because there will be no next second of stop time, so there will be no death, unless it is a spell that directly acts on the soul, otherwise there is no way to cause real damage.
Of course, this state is only maintained on the surface of the skin, and once it leaves this range, it can return to normal.
This also means that in the future, eating, excreting, and reproducing offspring, all need a spell to make the static physiological system move, otherwise it will be like a complete living dead, no need to eat or drink at all, and likewise no need to sleep, as Zaranora said, the state that all spellcasters dream of, provided that you intend to give up all the pleasures of being an intelligent being.
Obviously, Henry didn't want this, even if this state allowed him to study and research tirelessly twenty-four hours a day, and even ignore the extraordinary divine power of some gods, but the price paid was too great, especially the faint sense of isolation, which would inevitably lead to hatred for the whole world over time.
Just when he was thinking about how many spells he had to invent to completely solve the physiological problem, Apodell, who had been stunned for a long time, finally came back to his senses and asked loudly: "Hey! Man, are you really going to leave me alone with those trials? ”
"Of course. You don't think Joan. Irenikas is the most formidable enemy on the path to godhood, right? Henry put away the messy thoughts in his head and forced a smile and asked rhetorically.
"Wouldn't it?! I can't think of anyone better than him! This guy almost became a god! Apodell said with a sigh of relief.
It can be seen that although this terrible enemy has been defeated, there is still a considerable shadow left in his psyche, no wonder the Killing Throne will hold such a trial, it seems that it should be to completely eliminate the last trace of fear. After all, a person with scruples cannot become a true god of killing. Only those fearless sons of Baal are eligible to make it to the final race.
Come to think of this. Henry pointed to the great gate of evil and asked, "Do you know what's behind it?" ”
Apodell took a look. Shook his head slightly: "I don't know, it can't be some terrible monster, right?" ”
"It's about the fear you have in your heart, and if you think about what you're most afraid of, you'll know the answer. Baal's throne has been empty for too long, and the best of the best Sons of Slaughter are about to come together for a final battle, and your enemies will be terrified one by one, so go face all the trials alone and make yourself as strong as you can. Time...... It's not much. ”
After Henry finished speaking, he patted the other party on the shoulder and found a random place to sit down. He had already made up his mind not to give any help, and to let Apodel learn to face difficulties alone, so he directly took out the help from Joan. The magic mask that Irenikas had obtained from him began to be re-shaped with magic.
Standing in place, Apodell lowered his head and thought carefully for a few minutes, a wry smile suddenly appeared on his face, and then he muttered, "Oh...... Damn it! I know what my fears are. ”
"Yes, only those who can face their fears can become strong. Go and complete the trial and come back to face him, only then the throne of slaughter will recognize you. Henry explained in a low voice as he smeared Mithril and diamond dust on the surface of his mask.
Although the attributes of this magical equipment are very powerful. But he didn't want to walk around with someone else's skin, so he planned to reinvent it from start to finish. At the very least, wrap the part of the human skin thoroughly.
"Alright, I'm going to finish those damn trials, and you're here waiting for my good news." With that, Apodell shrugged his shoulders and turned towards the first staircase on his right hand that led to the lower level. He had no idea what he was going to face, and he didn't know that this trial would test not only strength, but also mind and soul.
"Good luck! Remember, follow your instinctive judgment and don't consider the influence that other people have exerted on you. Henry shouted at Apodell's back.
"Don't worry, I'm who I am, and that's never going to change." Apodell waved his hand without looking back, and soon entered the spiral staircase that led to the bottom.
Looking at the magic mask in his hand, which had been coated with silver powder, Henry sighed slightly and muttered quietly: "I hope he can control his anger, otherwise ......"
Before he could finish his words, an angry roar suddenly echoed in the building: "Shalofok! How dare you appear in front of me! ”
Obviously, this was the voice of Apodell, who was now estimated to have reached the lowest level, beginning a trial of anger. However, it seems that it is not going very smoothly, and it fell into a state of rage at the beginning.
"Hey...... It seems that it is really easy to change and difficult to change. Henry smiled helplessly and shook his head, casting a discernment spell on the mask.
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Joan. Irenikas's Mask:
This mask is your old adversary, the mad elven mage Joan. Made from his own facial skin, Irenikas is a fusion of extremely powerful magical powers and a part of his soul. It's like a thin layer of skin that sticks directly to the face and doesn't need any hooks or straps to tie it tightly.
After your makeover, the mask has been transformed into a part that only covers the part above the nose, and the luster of the mythril and diamond powder makes it look more beautiful and mysterious.
Equipment Capabilities:
The wearer retains the "acceleration" effect forever
Immunity to Charm
Immunopetrification
+1 Intelligence Stat
+4 spell slots for levels 1 to 9
Special Abilities:
It can change form according to the user's will, including keys, daggers, arrows, etc., as long as it does not exceed the maximum extension of the mask
User Restrictions:
Only Joan. Only Irenikas himself could use this powerful magical item, and others who wanted to use it had to ask his permission first, or have his soul completely infused into the mask
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There is no doubt that the magic equipment above the legendary quality, just the addition of four spell slots from level one to nine is enough to drive countless spellcasters into madness.
Although it is not available for the time being, Henry knows that as long as Apodell completes the trial, Joan. Irenikas' soul will reappear, and when he is defeated again, he will be able to imprison his soul in a mask, and then he will not only be able to use this powerful magical item, but also gain a myriad of knowledge, especially the coveted magic lock technique. (The novel "Baldur World" will have more fresh content on the official WeChat platform, and there will also be a 100% lottery gift for everyone!) Open WeChat now, click on the "+" sign in the upper right corner "Add Friends", search for the official account "ddxiaoshuo" and follow, hurry up! (To be continued......)