Chapter 524: Chapter 129 Soul Release_3
As Xuan Ye’s Divine Judgment was wreaking havoc, the Dark alien races launched a frenzied assault against the clergy. Of the twelve Heavenly Kings, besides the Dark Ice King, Black Magic King, Wing King, and Moon King, the other eight all joined the fight. They put forth their formidable strength and valiantly halted the Holy Church’s assault team led by Xuan Yuan. Even though the Dragon Man King didn’t match Xuan Yuan in strength, he used his exceptional physical prowess to hold a stalemate against Xuan Yuan. Likewise, Ballon against the Dwarf King ended in a stalemate. However, dealing with the other six Dark Heavenly Kings wasn’t as effortless. The Lust King’s soul-stealing pink battle aura destroyed a Judge of Light within a few exchanges, and Cat Woman Mimi, who was ranked last, injured two Judges of Light with her extraordinary speed. For a time, both sides fought fiercely. But, without the assistance of the assault team, the outnumbered Sacred Knights and Judges were on the brink of collapse. Their numbers had sharply fallen from twelve hundred to eight hundred. Their defense line was in continual retreat, close to collapsing. The once flexible tactics of the dancing Sacred Knights now lost their agility due to the reduction in numbers. The Dark Forces still had around eight thousand, which was more than ten times the church’s clergy. Strong Dark Demon Clan, Dragon Man Clan, and Dwarves didn’t suffer many casualties during the fight. Those injured in the Divine Judgment mostly came from the weaker Half-Beast people.
The Moon King silently watched the situation. Although she knew victory in this fight would inevitably be on their side, she didn’t expect such substantial losses, which made her secretly furious. She raised her hand and shot out a black sphere-shaped object. The black sphere drew a strange arc in the air, and when it reached the highest point in the sky, it exploded into an intense purple-black glow. This was a signal for an all-out attack. The Wing King, who had been resting for half a day, had basically recovered his strength. He took the remaining four hundred winged people into the sky, swooping down towards the crowd of the Holy Church. These were elite members of the winged race, their sudden participation accelerated the clergy’s retreat. The aerial attack, combined with the fierce ground attack, turned the battle into a one-sided affair.
Xuan Ye had regained some of his Mage power, but upon seeing this scene, he couldn’t help but be greatly shocked. He bellowed, transforming his recovered power into a Divine Blessing, healing the clergy’s injuries while enhancing their combat power. However, this only provided temporary relief. He fully knew that defeat was inevitable. Xuan Ye sighed with sorrow. "Is heaven determined to destroy us?"
Just as the Holy Church’s clergy was on the brink of extinction, a golden glow slowly rose from their ranks. Every time it rose, the golden glow grew more intense. The surging divine power instantly revitalized the less than five hundred remaining clergy, and the attack speed of the Dark alien races decreased. Xuan Ye was taken aback, he fixed his gaze on the golden light, and his whole body shuddered. Tears welled up in his eyes. Because the rising golden light was his father-in-law, Na Yan. Na Yan was floating in mid-air, looking holy against the backdrop of the golden glow.
"No! Father-in-law, don’t——" Xuan Ye screamed out loud. He knew exactly what Na Yan was doing. It was the last resort for the high priest of the Church! Na Yan’s body continued to rise. A benevolent smile appeared on his face. In terms of mastery in Light Magic, he was superior to Xuan Ye. To leave a glimmer of hope for escape, he bravely chose to sacrifice himself. Yes, sacrifice, burning his own body with the flame of light. This forbidden method of sacrificing oneself, known only to those who attained the strength of the White Robe Priest and above. The caster abandons their body and transforms all potential spiritual power into a holy power of attack. When a powerful Magician like Na Yan used it, it had the power of a Forbidden Curse within a short period. To help Xuan Ye escape, Na Yan decisively gave up his life.
Xuan Ye, with tears streaming down his face, gazed at Na Yan who was still rising in the sky. His father-in-law’s kind words and smile flashed through his mind. Na Yan’s care for him was no less than the Pope. He held immense respect for his father-in-law through years of companionship. He blamed himself, if only he hadn’t rashly charged despite Na Yan’s advice, leading the Church’s people to such a dangerous situation. Now, to leave a glimmer of hope for the rest, his father-in-law chose the terrifying spell of Soul Release. Using Soul Release, the caster would undoubtedly die!
Na Yan’s voice resonated in Xuan Ye’s heart. "My child, do not grieve. Everyone must die someday. I lived past eighty, I have no regrets in life. But you are still young, the burden of the Church rests on your shoulders. When I will blow up the exit of the valley, you must lead everyone out. The more you get out, the more strength the Church can retain. I entrust Nasha to you, take good care of her. Tell the Pope, I’m going to meet the Sky God, ask him to take care."
"Father-in-law, don’t!" Xuan Ye cried out again. But he knew very well, at this point, no one could stop Na Yan from completing this spell. Just as his heart was filled with grief and anger, he was surprised to find six identical golden glows floating from his side– six voices spoke simultaneously, "Take care, Bishop." As it turned out, the six White Robe Priests who had consumed excessive energy also chose the same method as Na Yan. For the remaining clergy to escape, they bravely decided to sacrifice themselves with the spirit of selflessness.
