King of Assassins-Chapter 903 - 642: The True Nature of a Hero

Black tentacles writhed with suction cups, and several giant green eyes looked toward the crowd from different directions.

The green light emitted from the giant eyes seemed tangible, dyeing everyone with a greenish hue.

At this critical moment, all the Paladins instinctively activated their Holy armors.

Shui Yunling was clad in glorious green Jade Water Armor, the Spiritual Light within flowed like water, and its design was elegant and graceful.

This set of Jade Water Armor was a Fourth Grade Magical Artifact, tailored specifically for Shui Yunling, and it matched her Divine Soul exceptionally well.

Once the Jade Water Armor was activated, it naturally isolated the Evil God's power from eroding the Divine Soul, while also purging the vile energy contaminating her own Divine Soul.

Without the interference of the Evil God's power, Shui Yunling regained her composure. Although the Evil God was strong, the Jade Water Armor was sufficient to fend off its corruptive forces.

Earlier, she was shaken by the overwhelming vile Divine Soul of the Evil God, momentarily losing her grasp.

According to the records, the Deep Sea is at most Fourth Grade, as these Evil Gods are beings of Negative Space and need to expend enormous Power to maintain their bodies in Positive Space.

Evil Gods cultivate at a very slow pace. Over hundreds of years, expecting the Deep Sea to advance to Third Grade is already overestimating it.

Shui Yunling had no intention of confronting the Evil God directly, but she hadn't anticipated its sensitivity. It detected them from dozens of kilometers away.

This sudden encounter forced Shui Yunling into such a passive situation.

Although the Jade Water Armor is only Fourth Grade, it was forged with exceptional solidity. Its foundation is a Water Element Divine Crystal, which ensures the armor's robust base.

Evil Gods are designated as such and not merely as evil beings because they inherently possess certain Laws, granting them immense Power in specific domains.

The Divine Crystals left by Evil Gods generally retain those domain-specific Powers.

Purely formed by the Source Power Law, Divine Crystals rarely retain the consciousness of Evil Gods, thus allowing widespread usage. So, Divine Crystals are of paramount importance. The Holy Hall strictly forbids the private possession of them.

With a mighty Water Element Divine Crystal, the Jade Water Armor's actual quality reaches Third Grade. However, with Shui Yunling's Divine Soul level being insufficient, she barely manages to exert the Fourth Grade might of the Jade Water Armor.

Even so, the Jade Water Armor withstands the Deep Sea's Divine Power.

Shui Yunling, regaining her calm, formed a Dharma Seal with her hand and pointed upwards: "Divine Emperor's protection, Holy Light illuminate."

A silver Holy Light suddenly expanded into a circular shield, enveloping everyone.

The silver Holy Light shield not only blocked the Evil God's gaze but also kept the black tentacles at bay. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Yuan Ping, Yuan Tiejiang, and others felt a sudden lightness, as the oppressive evil and vile force restraining their Divine Souls was mostly dispelled.

Shui Yulan shouted loudly: "Together, form the Holy Light Seal!"

Everyone cast the Holy Light Seal, which naturally fused to form a powerful Holy Light shield.

The Evil God's tentacles tightened and exerted pressure, distorting the silver Holy Light yet failing to break the Holy Light Seal.

The Holy Light Seal is the fundamental Dharma Seal for the Paladins of the Holy Hall, forming the root to build the Holy Light Demon Slaying Array.

Unitedly casting the Holy Light Seal, the Source Power Dharma Seals of the same origin and type naturally merged into a formidable shield.

The Holy Light Seal not only blocked the Evil God's power but its unique Holy Light trait was like flames to the Evil God, destructive.

Black tentacles squeezed against the Holy Light shield, where the Holy Light was scorching, burning the flesh of the tentacles and emitting billowing black smoke.

To the Deep Sea, the minor damage on the tentacles was insignificant—like trying to roast an elephant with matchsticks, ineffectual.

However, the painful burn of the Holy Light discomforted the Deep Sea, making it emit a low howl.

This howl exceeded human auditory range, causing the Holy Light shield to violently shake as though it might shatter at any moment.

With nowhere to escape, the crowd could only hold on desperately.

Shui Yulan noticed the dire situation and quietly told Shui Yunling with Spiritual Power: "Miss Yunling, the situation is precarious, the Deep Sea's Power is too strong; it's only at Third Grade already. We should plan to leave..."

Yet, Shui Yunling was reluctant to leave: "The Deep Sea is a Water Element Evil God, wielding power over the Divine Soul layer, extremely rare, this Evil God is very valuable!"

"But we can't defeat it."

Shui Yulan advised: "It can't escape while lodged here, we should regroup and return with forces."

"That's a valid point."

Even Shui Yunling considered the risk substantial; though Divine Crystals were valuable, they weren't worth risking her life.

While the two exchanged thoughts, the Evil God continuously amplified its power. Malign and icy Divine Soul assaults crashed like overwhelming waves against the Holy Light shield.

The Holy Light shield quivered like a candle in the wind, shaking wildly, threatening to collapse at any moment.

Yuan Youyuan felt panicked, having slain many Evil Gods, never before faced such peril.

The sheer potency of the Evil God aside, its most terrifying aspect was the Divine Soul level devastation it wreaked, inducing instinctive fear, deterring one from engaging in battle.

Gao Xuan held Yuan Youyuan's hand: "Once the shield breaks, run. As far as you can."

"Okay."

Yuan Youyuan found it odd; once Gao Xuan held her hand, her heart stabilized, devoid of fear.

This was evidently unnatural!

The destruction inflicted upon her Divine Soul by the Evil God was real and potent, incapable of diminishing due to a mere shift in her mood.

Unable to resist, Yuan Youyuan asked: "How did you manage this?"

Her query was vague, but she trusted Gao Xuan understood her implication.

"The power of love," Gao Xuan replied.

Such a ridiculous answer, if not for the tense situation, Yuan Youyuan might have laughed aloud.