Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level?-Chapter 177[Vol. 6] - The Void Prison

[Vol. 6] Chapter 177: The Void Prison

It’s important to understand that the [Evil Spirit] was no small-scale conflict. It nearly obliterated the previous civilization of the [Ancient Spirit Realm], leaving behind almost no records or cultural inheritance. The disaster was catastrophic on an unimaginable scale.

A thousand years ago, Violet had learned much about that era through Xiao Kong and other sources. At the time, the [Alliance of Nations] and the [Blood of Origin] were enormous powers, second only to Spirit Veil Immortal Island in strength, with long-standing legacies and countless mighty warriors.

Though they might not have matched the peak strength of the [Origin Realm] during its golden age, Violet speculated that the [Ancient Spirit Realm] of that time had enough Pseudo-God level combatants to rival the army of fire elements under the “God of Blazing Flames” in the Illusionary Realm.

That meant hundreds of Pseudo-God-level beings. A force akin to an entire mythical species race.

Despite such overwhelming power, these mighty civilizations, protected by so many incredible warriors, were completely destroyed. The Glorious Civilization was annihilated, and the [Alliance of Nations] and the [Blood of Origin] were shattered so thoroughly that their very existence has been almost entirely erased from history. This alone spoke volumes about the power of the [Evil Spirit].

Given this, was it truly possible for just the Four Saints and the Four Holy Beasts to turn the tide?

Yes, their arrival might have been a critical unifying force for the fragmented [Ancient Spirit Realm], playing an indispensable role in rallying resistance. But there had to have been another, hidden power. One that struck the decisive blow against the main forces of the [Evil Spirit].

For some reason, this crucial detail was never recorded in history, leaving Violet with an unsettling sense of inconsistency during her investigations.

Now, it seemed, the answer lay before her.

She turned to Xiao Kong, who seemed to know the truth.

“Is this black sphere connected to the defeat of the [Evil Spirit]?”

“Yes.”

Xiao Kong nodded without hesitation.

“The existence of the [Evil Spirit] differs significantly from that of normal life. They originate from Destruction, and their one and only way of growing stronger is through Destruction. Constant slaughter, devouring other forms of life through methods that are different yet ultimately achieve the same end.”

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“But what’s truly terrifying is that the strongest of the [Evil Spirit] can even devour their own kind. It’s like a process of refinement. As their numbers dwindle, the individual power of each one increases. This is one of the main reasons why the [Evil Spirit] is so difficult to deal with.”

“In normal battles, we would typically need forces several times greater than the [Evil Spirit] to suppress and completely annihilate them. But given the situation at the time, the [Evil Spirit] was advancing relentlessly, and the [Ancient Spirit Realm] was struggling just to fend off their devastation. How could they muster such overwhelming power to fight back?”

“That’s when Spirit Veil Immortal Island proposed a different approach. Instead of trying to kill all the [Evil Spirit] outright, they focused on sealing the strongest ones, rendering them powerless to harm humanity. These sealed entities were left to naturally perish within a special energy field called Void Energy. This principle led to the creation of a technique known as the [Void Prison].”

“[Void Prison]…”

Violet muttered the name, which sounded vaguely familiar, as she looked around.

“This [Void Prison]… could it be…”

Xiao Kong didn’t hold back.

“Yes, you’re absolutely right. It was created by the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden] herself. She devised the method, while everyone else’s role was to do whatever it took, no matter the cost, to trap those terrifying creatures inside.”

“After the [Void Prison] was created, the strongest warriors of the [Ancient Spirit Realm] spent 17 years sealing away over 99% of the top-tier [Evil Spirit]. This came at the cost of nearly destroying their forces. The remaining lower and mid-tier [Evil Spirit] were then gradually eradicated by the Four Holy Beasts. This ultimately brought an end to the [Evil Spirit].”

“After everything was over, the [Void Prison] was divided into several parts, each secretly guarded by individuals personally chosen by the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden] before her departure. Only she knew the exact locations of all the [Void Prisons]. This precaution was to prevent ill-intentioned individuals from prematurely breaking the seals and unleashing the monstrous [Evil Spirit] upon the world again.”

“To minimize the threat and prevent public panic over the fact that the [Evil Spirit] was sealed but not entirely eradicated, as well as to eliminate potential instability, all information about the [Void Prison] was buried. Both the Four Nations and Spirit Veil Immortal Island ensured the knowledge remained hidden, known only to a few high-ranking officials and those directly involved a thousand years ago.”

“As I suspected, the [Heaven-Opening Sect] was one of the factions entrusted by her to guard the [Void Prison]. Their sudden destruction by some unknown force shows that the [Evil Spirits] are still determined to revive.”

“…So that’s how it is.”

Now it all made sense.

Based on Xiao Kong’s explanation, Violet could connect all the dots.

From the very beginning of the journey at [Zengjia Village], to the [Tidal Deep Valley] beneath Yangyuan County, the [Great Secret Realm of Chaos] on Peach Blossom Peak, and the [Heaven-Opening Sect] ruins in this [Endless Wasteland Sea], the key element connecting all these events has been [Evil Spirit].

The terrifying power of this force was likely far beyond what Violet had imagined. And within the [Ancient Spirit Realm], there seemed to be a faction, including but not limited to the [Seven Heavenly Demon Lords], that was working tirelessly to bring the [Evil Spirit] back into this world.

The extreme yin energy of the poles, [Taotie], and the [Void Prison] in the [Heaven-Opening Sect] ruins. Any of these left unresolved would lead to catastrophic disasters, plunging the world into chaos. This overarching conspiracy appeared to hinge on leveraging the destructive potential of the [Evil Spirit] as its ultimate weapon.

Over a century ago, the mysterious force that wiped out over a hundred sects, including the [Heaven-Opening Sect], likely didn’t target the [Ferrymen] specifically. Instead, it seems they had discovered through certain means that a [Void Prison] was hidden among them. This prompted an indiscriminate attack in an attempt to release the powerful [Evil Spirit] that had been imprisoned for centuries.

However, the [Heaven-Opening Sect] had a trump card given to them by the [Spirit Fox Shrine Maiden]. In their final moments, realizing they couldn’t win, they transferred their entire sect grounds, along with the [Void Prison], into the [Endless Wasteland Sea]. This drastic move thwarted the enemy’s plans.

The [Ancient Spirit Realm], which appears peaceful on the surface, is in truth a land simmering with turmoil, teetering on the edge of disaster.

No wonder Ling Feng left a vague note, warning that the upcoming [Four Saints’ Immortal Selection Ceremony] is far more complicated than it seems. This grand event, spanning the entire [Ancient Spirit Realm], likely involves major secrets tied to the [Evil Spirit].

This, perhaps, is what Hen intended for Violet to experience firsthand and understand on her own during this journey.

Finishing her thoughts, Violet turned her gaze back to the [Void Prison] suspended in the air.

“So, what now? Since we’re here, what are we supposed to do with this thing?”

Xiao Kong pondered for a moment.

“We definitely can’t just leave the [Void Prison] as it is. The collapsed space created by the [Heaven-Opening Sect] ruins is already highly unstable, and the [Void Prison] is the only thing holding it together. Not only does this strain the prison itself, but it also makes the entire area incredibly unsafe.”

“If the [Void Prison] were to break, even within the [Endless Wasteland Sea], the consequences would be catastrophic.”

“Hmm… so should we take it with us and store it somewhere safer?”

Hearing this, Xiao Kong glanced at her, a sly smile forming on her face.

“Actually, there’s an even better solution.”