The Secret of the Overgod Mission
Unfortunately, the towering waves and Death Vortex only managed to hinder the Misty Circular Light for a moment before it pierced through them with ease. Moving at tremendous speed and with unstoppable force, it struck Valeria's Dark Water Shield. The shield held for only an instant before a gaping hole burst open, allowing the Combined Innate Divine Ability to slam into Valeria.
Valeria's pupils contracted sharply. Her final line of defense! The Gem Flower Hairpin on her head blazed with dazzling light—it was her Soul Defense Sovereign Artifact, which she had nurtured for countless years. But after just one breath, the hairpin lost all its radiance. The Misty Circular Light had penetrated deep into Valeria's body.
In less than a breath, Valeria's eyes dimmed, and she fell from the sky...
"Thud—thud—thud—thud!"
The drumbeat stopped. By some stroke of luck, the Sovereign Artifact flower landed right in Augusta's hands. Holding the Splendid Rose, Augusta watched as Orf, far away in the Heavenly Realm, paused his research and chuckled, "Lincoln's secrets must run deep, too. Augusta, put some thought into this. You can reveal a little of your strength; it doesn't matter. Find out more about Lincoln's background."
"Perhaps I should ask him about his Quintessence Blood. Damn it, I never expected him to reach Dual-Element Paragon when I made this deal with him!" Augusta suggested.
"If he hadn't reached Dual-Element Paragon, you wouldn't have been so tempted. Don't worry. Lincoln isn't the sort to renege on his promise to give you his Quintessence Blood. But whatever secrets it hides, he may not tell you even if you ask. Just let him choose a secret to share. If he gives a halfhearted answer, he'll lose face in front of all those Chief Gods."
Augusta agreed and