Chapter 749: Chapter 202 Chapter: The Awakening of the Evil Dragon_3
Qian Qian said, "Life in the Death Mountain Range is incredibly lonesome. As the most powerful creature here, Harbank often sinks into deep slumber to pass the time. The sudden shock we just experienced must have been caused by Nazgul awakening him with his spiritual power just as you delivered your final blow. It takes time for Harbank to awaken from such a deep slumber, and you cannot consider charging past him at this moment. You have no choice but to confront him head-on. I suspect Nazgul must have gone to the altar at the summit to aid the Church of the Dark Saint in its defense. It will be impossible for you to plunge into their midst at this point, especially if Harbank should decide to attack from behind, making your situation even more precarious. Now, it remains to be seen whether you can amass enough force from all of you to defeat this ultimate ruler of the Death Mountain Range."
Upon hearing Qian Qian’s words, Ah Dai’s heart sank. He slowly closed his eyes, harnessing the energy from his Dantian, and started to activate his Golden Body at great speed. If he were to stand a chance against this formidable enemy, he needed to be at his absolute best. Watching Ah Dai’s composure, Yun Ying, Goshawk, and Harry couldn’t help but show signs of admiration. Even in the face of such overwhelming danger, he still managed to keep his cool. No wonder the Pope was willing to give up his position as Commander. They exchanged a glance and too closed their eyes, quietly harnessing and strengthening their own powers. They all knew that if they managed to overcome this final challenge of the Undead’s Twelve Tribulations in the Death Mountain Range, they would still stand a substantial chance of winning, even with Nazgul assisting the Church of the Dark Saint on the main peak. Therefore, whether they could defeat Harbank or not would be a critical matter.
Meanwhile, the Pope and the four Red Robe Priests had already moved to the front of the church’s army. The group of White Robe Priests, led by their leader, immediately gathered together, showing excellent order and discipline. Although the Pope had been injured earlier, he had already been healed by Xuan Yue. Even though using the first-level Forbidden Curse had significantly depleted their energy, how could the Pope afford to be complacent now? With a flash of his cold gaze, he called out, "Prepare the second-level Forbidden Curse, Eternal Light. Every high-level Priest shall take part." At the vigorous command of the Pope, all the priests displayed solemn expressions. Yet, none of them uttered a word. Silently, they swiftly rearranged themselves into formations. In a matter of moments, a gigantic six-pointed star composed of three thousand priests emerged. At its center was the Pope, surrounded by the Red Robe Priests, then the White Robe Priests, and finally, all the high-level Priests on the outskirts. All of them focused their gazes on the Pope, waiting for his next order.
Facing the gargantuan threat of the Evil Dragon Harbank, the Pope didn’t have a moment to pause and recover his strength. Immediately he raised his Divine Wand, chanting loudly, "The boundlessness of Heaven and Earth, the unity of all laws, the eternal power of God, awaken!" The four Red Robe Priests chanted in unison, "The eternal power of God, awaken!" The sphere of light atop the Divine Wand erupted, sending a brilliant gold ray that pierced the sky with the help of the four Red Robe Priests. As the gold light ascended, all the priests present began to chant. But instead of following the Pope in reciting the Forbidden Curse, they pronounced the conventional Prayer Charms. Their soft yet resonant voices generated golden glows that danced in the air, coalescing toward the Pope in the center. With the support of the three thousand high-level Priests, despite his previous deployments of substantial magical power, the Pope could distinctly sense the heavy concentration of Light elements around him. Bolstered by the ordinary priests, he could finally unleash the full power of Eternal Light. The Pope and the four Red Robe Priests, surrounded by the shining lusters of gold, slowly rose from the ground. "Light illuminates the primal elements, spawns all creatures. Great Sky God, please allow me to borrow your eternal light, to heal the wounds of evil, to purify the air of this realm. Great sacred light elements, you bear infinite power. In your presence, darkness is insignificant. I beseech you, Eternal Light that flows in the sky, descend to the mortal world, and eradicate all evil. —Forbidden Curse, Eternal Light!" The Divine Wand issued an unprecedentedly radiant beam of light. Soldiers of the Allied Forces nearby were forced to shut their eyes against the glare. The chanting of Prayer Charms intensified, painting the clouds with gold. A massive golden six-pointed star appeared beneath the Pope and four Red Robe Priests. With the support of numerous high-level priests, their magical powers not only fully recovered but also surged beyond their previous peak. Wings of Light sprouted again from the Pope and Xuan Yue, adding a touch of commanding aura to their presence.
The Pope sacrificed the protective circle of his priests, his body shot into the air, leaving a streak of brilliant light behind. With his eyes wide open, he could clearly feel the energy support from beneath him. For the first time, he felt he had reached an incomparable realm of god-like power. Pointing his Divine Wand forward, he shouted, "Eternal Light, obliterate all the evils!" The golden cloud parted, and the sun appeared in mid-air. A massive ivory beam shot straight downwards. Its radiance expanded and enveloped the entire chunk of cracked earth in an instant. The hot air above the cracked ground seemed to ignite and twist violently. The second usage of Eternal Light displayed significantly greater power than the first one. The dark blue protective barrier above turned even deeper when it collided with the Eternal Light, and a thunderous noise ensued. The whole Death Mountain Range seemed to tremble under the impact. Every witness to this majestic scene was left in shock. Their eyes opened wide, for they did not want to miss a single detail.
