Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level?-Chapter 99[Vol. 6] - The Six-Line Array Palace

[Vol. 6] Chapter 99: The Six-Line Array Palace

“Hmm… so this is the [Great Secret Realm of Chaos]? Doesn’t seem all that special…”

Standing on a vast, boundless plain, Violet gazed at the grasslands stretching endlessly to the horizon. Despite the seemingly ordinary landscape, an ancient, primal atmosphere seemed to seep in from every direction, enveloping her senses.

Two companions stood beside her. Murong Yun, a composed middle-aged martial artist in white and black attire, and Xiao Kong, a mysterious girl dressed in what resembled a cat cosplay outfit, whom they had unexpectedly met at Peach Blossom Peak.

Just moments ago, the three of them had entered this space, referred to as the [Inner Domain], through a portal activated by an array in the stone pavilion atop Peach Blossom Peak. This passage had separated them from the others, cutting off their connection to the outside world.

Under normal circumstances, this secret realm, overseen by the Peach Blossom Sage, would have been inaccessible, especially with the Sage temporarily weakened. It became clear that poisoning her with such an elaborate drug was likely a deliberate ploy to exploit this vulnerability.

Violet herself had examined the Sage’s condition. The poison was an exceptionally intricate blend, crafted from at least a hundred different substances, each carefully combined in precise ratios.

For an ordinary person, or even a typical strong individual, any trace of this toxin in their bloodstream would induce immediate unconsciousness, leading to a slow but steady shutdown of their bodily functions, culminating in death. A cruel yet strangely merciful design.

Though the Peach Blossom Sage possessed extraordinary strength, ranking among the most powerful within the Twelve Peaks Sages, even she couldn’t entirely stave off the overwhelming fatigue caused by the poison.

While she managed to stay conscious, it would take her several days to neutralize the toxin fully. Worse still, any external interference risked destabilizing the poison’s delicate structure, making it even more challenging to counteract.

That’s how things *should* have gone.

But Violet was no ordinary priestess. She was a level 110 *super healer*.

She made a bold offer. In exchange for curing the Sage immediately, she would gain permission to enter the [Great Secret Realm of Chaos] to explore its mysteries and search for the elusive Spirit Maiden.

After Xiao Kong insisted on accompanying her, the Sage reluctantly agreed.

And during the treatment process, nothing unexpected happened. While the [Apothecary]’s medicine was indeed exquisite, that was only when considering it from the perspective of a “pharmaceutical”. Ultimately, it did not rise to the level of a “law”.

Holy magic of the 8th tier or higher contained traces of these very laws, a key factor behind its potential to induce phenomena like information flow distortion. While Violet had yet to understand why such effects didn’t manifest clearly in the [Ancient Spirit Realm], the power of high-tier spells themselves remained undiminished.

Finding conventional methods too cumbersome, Violet opted for a simpler solution. She requested a private moment with the Peach Blossom Sage and used the [Time Reversal] spell. A technique capable of resetting the body’s state, even to the point of resurrection. With this, she bypassed the treatment entirely, restoring the Sage’s body to its unpoisoned condition.

With the poison gone from her body, the Peach Blossom Sage fully recovered. True to her word, she sent Violet into the secret realm.

However, Ling Feng and Bai’er, due to their positions in the Western Origin Spirit Kingdom’s [Yin-Yang Division], found it inconvenient to enter the secret realm. Little Mole, lacking sufficient strength, was also left behind at Peach Blossom Peak with others to clean up the aftermath.

As for the other two Sages, they remained on their respective peaks to guard against a possible resurgence from the [Yokai Controlling Sect] and the [Seven Heavenly Demon Lords]. This left them unable to join the secret realm expedition. They stayed temporarily at Peach Blossom Peak, seemingly waiting for something.

Regarding the Mole King from the Mole Gang, though it appeared to be acting of its own will, no one could say for sure whether the [Apothecary] had secretly tampered with it. Violet decided not to intervene, leaving the decision to the Peach Blossom Sage.

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Back to the present.

Surveying the vast, desolate plains, Xiao Kong seemed to sigh wistfully.

“The [Great Secret Realm of Chaos] isn’t what it used to be. Back then, it was far more beautiful, brimming with life and vibrant plants and spirit beasts. It didn’t even bear the name [Great Secret Realm of Chaos] back then…”

She paused, her voice tinged with melancholy.

“But after the [Ancestral Dragon]’s fall, this place was affected too. The [Beast of Chaos] [Taotie] came from beyond the heavens, destroying everything. The spirit beasts suffered heavy casualties, and with the Supreme Sacred Fox God’s help, we had no choice but to seal Taotie within the secret realm and migrate the remaining beasts to the outside world. That’s why this place has become barren and desolate, turning into what you see now.”

“Ah, how times change.”

Violet looked at Xiao Kong in mild surprise.

“You seem to know a lot about this place’s past. Did you used to live in the [Inner Domain]? Speaking of which, Xiao Kong, you’re a yokai, right? I’ve been curious from the start. What’s your true form?”

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“If you’re a cat, why wear these pointless paw gloves? They’re adorable, though…”

For some reason, Xiao Kong gave Violet an odd look, a mix of exasperation and wistfulness. After a moment of silence, she smiled wryly.

“Yokai… well, in a way, you’re not wrong. But I never said my true form was a cat. As for what it really is…”

Trailing off, she left the question hanging, a mischievous smile playing on her lips as she placed a finger to them.

“That’s a secret… for now.”

“Eh… what’s going on?”

Murong Yun also chuckled, “Ha ha, Miss Violet, the true form of many yokai is a very private matter. While it’s not as serious as the most taboo secrets, usually only close friends are allowed to know. You shouldn’t press Miss Xiao Kong about it.”

“Alright, alright, this is so boring…”

Seeing that Xiao Kong had shut down the topic, Violet didn’t insist and naturally changed the subject.

“So, what should we do next? You two have been here before, so you must have more experience than me, a newcomer.”

“That sounds a bit strange… but it’s not wrong. The [Great Secret Realm of Chaos] is vast, but most of it has already been abandoned, so there’s not much left to explore. It’s not like when the Taotie was wreaking havoc. So, the place we need to go to is actually very clear.”

Xiao Kong raised her arm, still wearing her cat paw gloves, and pointed into the distance.

“Right at the center of this vast plain, there’s a place called the [Six-Line Array Palace], which was built by the spirit beasts in the past. The [Beast of Chaos], Taotie, was sealed there.”

“This [Six-Line Array Palace] can be adjusted and monitored to some degree by the mechanism array plate controlled by Peach Blossom Peak’s master, Tao Mu. It can even use the array plate to suppress Taotie’s power from a distance. This is the only way to interfere with the [Six-Line Array Palace], so the array plate must never be damaged.”

“So, the Peach Blossom Sage was busy fixing this [Six-Line Array Palace] and didn’t have time to deal with those [Yokai Controlling Sect] people?”

“…Maybe. Tao Mu is already a seasoned protector. She has her own thoughts and judgments. Since she chose to prioritize this, there must be a good reason for it.”

Saying this, Xiao Kong glanced at Murong Yun, who was standing on the other side.

“You, little guy, I heard you helped Tao Mu enter this secret realm recently to fight the Taotie’s influence. Which direction were you responsible for?”

The middle-aged man in white became slightly serious, realizing the complexity of Xiao Kong’s identity. He quickly bowed slightly and replied,

“Respected elder, it was an enemy that leaked out from the [Gate of All Beasts].”

“Hm… that fits with your level of strength. So, what did you encounter? How many yokai corrupted by Taotie’s aura were unleashed?”

“Yes, when I first entered, a flood of beasts came rushing at us. We got caught up in a chaotic battle, with enemies pouring in continuously. No matter how many we killed, they just kept coming. The battle lasted nearly half a day, and only after we managed to buy enough time for the few Sages who were sealing [Taotie] did we finally get sent out of the secret realm, exhausted.”

“It wasn’t [Taotie], it was [Taotie’s Shadow]. If the real [Taotie] had broken free, even ten times the power of Tao Mu, plus all of you, wouldn’t be enough to stop it.”

Xiao Kong corrected Murong Yun and, after thinking for a moment, nodded.

“Perhaps the disruption caused by [Taotie’s Shadow] drained too much energy from the underground spirit veins, leading to problems with the [Six-Line Array Palace] and the seal. That’s why the Spirit Maiden was needed to repair it. She arrived just in time…”

“Let’s go. We’ll leave now.”

The young girl raised her hand, and with a flick of her arm, the silver portal reappeared in front of them.

Unable to hold back, the priestess exclaimed loudly,

“Hey, didn’t we say not to use powers carelessly outside? Why are you teleporting people around again?”

However, Xiao Kong only smiled playfully, her lips curling slightly.

“Heh~ Violet, do you think this is inside or outside now? And… this little thing hardly counts as *power*.”

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“Whoosh~”

Suddenly, a narrow crack appeared in space, and a group of figures fell to the ground as if expelled by some massive being.

Not far in front of them stood a towering, grey-black building, its shape resembling a six-pointed star. The heavy, mountain-like presence of the structure radiated a solemn, awe-inspiring aura that hit them as soon as they arrived, filling them with a deep sense of reverence.

It felt like a sacred hall devoted to a God.

A young man in a white robe, his hair and beard as white as snow, but his skin smooth and delicate like a baby’s, brushed off his sleeve and looked around calmly.

“Mm, seems like everything went smoothly. According to the records, this should be the [Six-Line Array Palace] inside the [Great Secret Realm of Chaos].”

Beside him, a grotesque old man in tattered clothes, his face withered and covered with a few scattered short hairs, frowned. He paused, tapping his strange bone staff with several flags on the ground, and asked in a steady, authoritative tone,

“[Apothecary], are you sure the Peach Blossom Sage has really been temporarily disabled? If she detects our stealth through the array plate and calls for the other twelve peak masters to surround us, it’ll be hard to succeed. Escaping might not be difficult, but such a tactic can only be used once.”

The [Apothecary] just smiled confidently.

“Heh, don’t worry. When it comes to pharmacology, I’m confident that no one in the world can surpass me… It’s foolproof.”