Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level?-Chapter 146[Vol. 6] - The Four Directions

[Vol. 6] Chapter 146: The Four Directions

A burst of white light erupted from the chest of the statue, glowing like a rising sun. It ascended into the air and finally hovered above the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden]’s statue, pulsating rhythmically like a heart.

This extraordinary sight immediately captured the attention of everyone in the temple, including Violet and her companions. Even the white-armored warrior with steel wings, who had been flying in the air, ceased its attacks. Like the [Black Scaled] soldiers below, it stood silently, watching the glowing orb suspended above.

“Is this… the manifestation of the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden]?”

Murong Yun, who had been quietly observing from a corner since entering the temple, couldn’t suppress his astonishment and blurted out.

The three young women, however, remained silent, exchanging tacit glances and observing the phenomenon intently. Some furrowed their brows in thought, while others narrowed their eyes in surprise, their thoughts unreadable.

Then, a voice emanated from the white light.

A celestial, crystal-clear feminine voice echoed, filled with a vast and ethereal beauty, as if from a heavenly being.

“At last… someone has arrived here.”

“Who… who are you?”

A middle-aged man in the [Black Scaled Army] formation, his appearance exuding steadiness and his aura clearly the strongest among them, quickly removed his helmet. His angular face betrayed a mixture of shock and uncertainty as he stared up at the glowing light.

The light responded in a calm, warm tone.

“Heh heh, just as you suspected, little one.”

The man froze in shock, but the realization quickly turned into fervent reverence. He dropped to his knees with a resounding thud, bowing deeply.

“It’s truly the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden]! I, Wen Zhengyang, Grand Commander of the [Black Scaled Army], along with all our soldiers, pay our respects to the divine and holy [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden]!”

“Pay respects to the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden]!”

Without Wen Zhengyang needing to say another word, the soldiers immediately followed suit, kneeling reverently. Their faces lit up with excitement, as if they had forgotten all about the white-armored warrior they were fighting moments ago. They resembled fanatical devotees meeting their idol in person, making it hard to fathom just how sacred the name “[Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden]” was in their hearts.

“No need for such formalities. Rise.”

The white light rippled gently, lifting Wen Zhengyang and the soldiers to their feet. As they stood, looking astonished, the voice continued in a calm, measured tone.

“What is the state of the world now? Is the Spirit Veil Immortal Island still safe?”

Wen Zhengyang, ever the dutiful general, quickly replied.

“Your Grace, this year marks the 1000th year of the Four Saints Era. The [Ancient Spirit Realm] thrives in prosperity, and the Immortal Island will soon reappear in the mortal realm in just over a month. Could it be that… you are unaware of this? What exactly is this place…?”

“Is that so? A thousand years have passed since the start of the new era… it feels like another lifetime,” the white orb, seemingly imbued with the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden]’s consciousness, remarked without addressing Wen Zhengyang’s question.

“For this place to reemerge, it appears the prophecy of a new era is unfolding as expected. The tides of fate are surging once more, and turmoil is on the horizon. Perhaps it’s time for me to take a look at the world outside…”

The voice paused briefly before continuing, “Little ones, I have a favor to ask.”

“Of course, Your Grace! Please command us. We would gladly face fire and water for you!” Wen Zhengyang exclaimed fervently.

The white light’s voice chuckled softly.

“Along the way here, you must have collected some stone tablets of various shapes, correct?”

Wen Zhengyang nodded in awe.

“Your Grace, your insight is truly divine. Indeed, we have gathered some, though by chance, and we do not know their purpose.”

“Hmm…”

The white light fell silent for a moment, as if deliberating on how to proceed. After a brief pause, it finally spoke.

“This temple was built to seal away a powerful demon. Long ago, I defeated it and left part of my consciousness here to guard the seal as I slumbered. But now, a thousand years have passed, and it has begun to awaken, attempting to break free.”

“Those stone tablets you carry are fragments containing the remnants of the demon’s soul. To ensure it remains sealed, I need to suppress them once more. So please, hand them over to—”

“Swish!!!”

Suddenly, a brilliant light streaked through the air, interrupting the words mid-sentence. The white light was struck and split apart, but it didn’t extinguish. Instead, it shimmered slightly, twisting for a moment before stabilizing, its tone now tinged with a trace of exasperation.

It seemed to focus its attention on the source of the strike. The white-armored warrior, whose face and body remained obscured by the dazzling light.

“As you can see, the demon is cunning. Over the centuries of its confinement, it has been slowly eroding this region, creating strange and unnatural creatures to roam these halls. Now, it has even managed to corrupt the guardian I left behind.”

The white light sighed softly before continuing.

“It attacked you earlier because it sensed the remnants of the demon’s soul on you and sought to steal and release them. Such a pity…”

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Hearing this explanation, Wen Zhengyang appeared to grasp the situation.

“No wonder the enemies we encountered grew more ferocious the deeper we went, and this white-armored warrior attacked us so abruptly. Your Grace, what should we do now?”

The white light responded with a faint chuckle.

“Do not worry. I am here to guide you through this ordeal and cleanse the corruption.”

With that, the white light surged, expanding into radiant chains that lashed out at the airborne white-armored guardian. The warrior’s next attack was interrupted as it swiftly dodged and retaliated, its steel wings beating furiously. Within moments, the two forces clashed in a fierce aerial battle, filling the temple with a blinding display of light and motion.

“Prepare yourselves! Let’s defeat the traitor together, then deal with the remnants of the demon!”

“Y-Yes!” Wen Zhengyang stammered.

Violet, watching the chaotic scene unfold, couldn’t help but think: ‘What in the world is happening here…?’

Watching the escalating battle in the distance, the priestess, who had only just arrived and hadn’t fully grasped the situation, tilted her head in confusion.

“Miss Violet, what should we do now?”

Murong Yun, clearly hesitant, voiced his uncertainty.

He seemed to consider joining the fight, but with the battle unfolding in midair, his lack of strong ranged abilities as a melee fighter left him feeling powerless. Moreover, he couldn’t determine whether the words of the white light were trustworthy.

Although it had emerged from the statue and claimed to be related to the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden], Murong Yun’s seasoned instincts gave him an uneasy feeling. The situation felt far too unclear for him to act decisively.

Wen Zhengyang, the [Black Scaled] general, seemed slightly more inclined to believe the white light’s story. Still, he also hesitated, likely weighing his options carefully. That said, the fact that the white-armored warrior had attacked them earlier and the white light appeared to be aiding the [Black Scaled] soldiers gave Wen Zhengyang enough reason to take sides. It wouldn’t be long before he joined the fight.

“What do you think?” Violet asked, directing her question to Xiao Kong and Hen.

Xiao Kong smirked and scoffed.

“Nonsense. There’s no way that thing is the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden]. Sure, I didn’t know she built a temple here, but the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden] would never leave her spirit behind in a place like this. It’s probably just some cheap trick.”

Hen’s response was even more blunt.

“Lies.”

Violet nodded in agreement.

“I don’t trust it either…”

From every angle, the idea that the white light was the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden] or even an avatar left behind by her seemed implausible.

The ancient inscription left by [Dawn] on the sacrificial stone tablet suggested that she didn’t take the [Nameless Demon Sovereign] sealed here too seriously. She had discovered it by chance, defeated it, and suppressed it in this tomb almost as an afterthought.

[Dawn] likely had the power to completely erase the [Nameless], but at the time, she was preoccupied with something far more important and short on time, so she opted for a seal instead of outright destruction.

Given that context, there was no reason for her to leave part of her soul behind or weaken herself by dispersing her power.

Furthermore, the white light had never explicitly claimed to be the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden]. It was careful with its words, and at no point had it directly said, “I am the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden].”