"Earl's Coronet"

Adrian, who was under control, was filled with fear and trepidation.

But having lost most of his Beyonder Ability and being unable to move under his control, he couldn't think of a way to deal with it and could only watch helplessly as the attack came.

A silvery-white lightning bolt struck Adrian directly, causing his beard and hair to stand on end, his body to emit black smoke, and him to tremble violently and uncontrollably.

Countless bolts of lightning scattered in all directions, flowing like water across his body.

Adrian's expression was ferocious as he let out low growls.

She's not dead? A hint of surprise flickered in Pali's grey eyes.

Similar to "Holy Light Descent," "Lightning Strike" is also very effective against the undead, but despite being seriously injured, Adrian is still lively and energetic.

At this point, the effect of "Wind Binding" disappears.

However, the paralysis caused by the "Lightning Strike" was still there. Seizing this opportunity, Pali quickly stroked the "Ocean's Heart" gem and launched another attack.

"Lightning Arrow!"

Her vibrant red hair spread out against the laws of nature, each strand distinct, crackling with electricity, and in her hand appeared a longbow formed of condensed lightning.

Without any instruction, she drew the bowstring and aimed at the target a dozen meters away. As the bowstring was drawn to its fullest extent, a muffled clap of thunder suddenly rang out, and the bright Daylight instantly turned dark, with layers of dark clouds gathering nearby.

Sizzle!

Countless silvery-white lightning bolts leaped through Pali's hair, surging towards the lightning longbow, and a lightning arrow instantly coalesced on the bowstring.

Clang!

She released her fingers, and the lightning arrow shot out faster than the speed of light.

At the same time, the dark clouds that had been churning and swirling in the air suddenly condensed, as if opening a giant mouth and spitting out a thick bolt of lightning downwards.

Lightning bolts and arrows of thunder intertwined, quickly transforming into a silvery-white hue.

Just as Adrian struggled to break free from the paralysis thanks to his powerful physique, a swift, silvery-white flash of lightning was reflected in each of his eyes.

Boom!

Amidst the dull rumble of thunder, the silver arrow struck him squarely in the head.

Adrian sent flying backward, his body charred black.

The immense force even blasted him out of the "forbidden" area, smashing through two ancient trees before he collapsed to the ground with a thud, coughing up blood. He flipped over and leaped up, his eyes cold and icy, flashing with savagery and resentment.

"The existence of 'living' beings without life is forbidden here!" Adrian pushed forward without hesitation, issuing a decree that benefited him.

Then, a fleeting look of hesitation crossed his face, and he pushed his palm forward again, saying:

"The use of Mystical Item is prohibited here!"

Damn it... After using Sequence 5 level abilities continuously, my Spirituality is depleted... If I restrict the use of Beyonder Ability further, I'm confident I can take down this bitch within a minute... However, the current situation is acceptable, it's just more troublesome... Thinking this, Adrian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and grinned maliciously:

A painting with strange powers, a Mystical Item corresponding to the Beyonder Characteristic of the "Ocean Songster"... Your trump card is gone, isn't it?

"Well then, it's my turn now!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he sprinted forward, charging towards Pali.

Adrian didn't run away... which means that even if he loses his Beyonder Ability, he's still absolutely confident he can save his life, and even defeat me...

Furthermore, a normal "Wraith" in a physical state, without any defense, could not possibly withstand a combination of "Lightning Strike" and "Lightning Arrow"...

Moreover, as a member of the Indulgence Faction, he never experienced any particularly strong emotions or desires... What changes did that black medal bring to him?

The thought flashed through her mind, but Pali became secretly wary. With a whoosh, she flapped her giant wings and brandished her "Sword of Lava" to meet the attack. Guessing was useless; seeing was believing!

Just before they made contact, she uttered another word in the Devil Language:

"Slow!"

Adrian's punching motion froze, and he stood motionless.

"Die!"

Pali leaped high into the air, gripping the "Sword of Lava" tightly with both hands as she slashed down with all her might!

The greatsword swung rapidly, the swirling Flames hissing, and under the intense heat, Adrian's brown curly hair quickly vaporized, revealing his bald head.

"Bang!"

The Flames sword struck his head with precision, producing a muffled thud.

Seeing this, Pali's gaze froze. She sighed inwardly, not too disappointed. Her guess was right; the other person's physical strength far surpassed that of others of the same kind.

Advancement level of a "Wraith" does not bring any improvement to the physical body; in other words, Adrian, having lost all his abilities, is essentially just a "Zombie."

In the battle just now, he had used "Slow" and "Sword of Lava" to cleave the "Zombie" in two with a single strike. The same attack, however, only left a small wound on his head, which quickly healed with the wriggling of flesh, without even much bleeding.

Adrian was struck by the immense force and immediately staggered backward, but quickly regained his balance, looking at Pali with a cold smile:

"Although I hate this damn medal, I have to say:"

"It's very powerful. Not only does it grant me the abilities to issue decrees, Punishment, and kill, but it also bestowed upon me a physique comparable to Knight."

As he spoke, he swayed slightly, then pushed off the ground and lunged forward, unleashing a fierce punch.

He didn't have any particularly strong desires or emotions, but his mind, as always, conformed to my stereotypical image of Indulgence Faction... All I need to do is find a way to separate him from that medal... However, he was clearly aware of this, constantly trying to cover it up, intentionally or unintentionally... I need to find the right opportunity...

Having lost the threat of being manipulated by the Spirit Body Threads, Pali thought calmly and swung her "Sword of Lava" with wide, sweeping movements to meet the attack once more.

The Fog Sea, a calm and waveless sea.

Burns and his nephew Solomon, who had narrowly escaped death, were worried that the "Black Emperor" would return, so they continued their desperate escape without the slightest relaxation.

Suddenly, the dignified old man stopped and reached out to stop his nephew.

"Uncle?" Mumulik Solomon Lorry looked puzzled.

Looking exhausted, Burns raised a hand to rub his forehead, then removed the black crown from his head and handed it to his nephew:

"I don't have much Spirituality left."

"For the next period of time, you will be responsible for using the ' Earl's Coronet '."

Mumulik paused for a moment, then nodded hastily:

"Okay, Uncle."

As he spoke, he took the "Earl's Coronet" and held it in his hands.

Before the old order collapsed, Burns introduced his nephew to the following:

This Level 1 Sealed Artifact possesses five abilities.

"You already know what 'chaos' and ' Distortion ' mean, and the other three abilities are ' Bestowal, ' 'utilization,' and 'amplification.'"

"Bestowal" allows you to directly inflict a negative state on a target, such as how Nast just made us lose our fighting spirit.

"Utilize" allows you to prolong or shorten the duration of a certain state. "Amplify" can enhance the effect or impact of certain actions, such as amplifying the power of an attack or the negative effects of Mystical Item.

"As for the negative effects of this Sealed Artifact, due to the Council of Elders ' seal, they have become quite weak, only causing the wearer to develop a slight sense of arrogance."

You don't need to worry about that.

"Under normal circumstances, as long as one remains humble, this influence can be completely ignored."

"In addition, it allows you to establish your own order to a certain extent, such as making the sea surface solidify like the earth."

"What you need to do right now is to establish this order."

Mumulik listened attentively to the old man's words, then nodded slightly and said:

"Clear."

As he spoke, he placed the "Earl's Coronet" on his head, cleared his throat, and announced in a low, authoritative voice:

"The seawater here has frozen and is no longer flowing."

As soon as the words were spoken, the new order replaced the old one, and the sea surface, which had been vaguely beginning to evolve into a fluid state, instantly became as solid as a rock.

Seeing this, Burns nodded almost imperceptibly, and was about to tell his nephew to leave quickly when his Spirituality intuition suddenly warned him. In a flash, he turned around sharply based on his senses and saw a handsome, tall man gradually emerging in the distance.

"The ' Traveler's' Teleportation?" Burns, with his extensive knowledge of Mysticism, quickly recognized the other party's ability and couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

If I had a similar Mystical Item, I wouldn't have been in such a sorry state just now.

The "Apprentice" Pathway isn't particularly strong. Even if he's a Demigod, I'm confident I can escape... If he's only Sequence 5, it'll take me at most ten seconds to kill him. I still have that much Spirituality... Besides, I have Mumulik's assistance... With these thoughts surging, he made up his mind without hesitation.

Take a gamble!

After considering this, Burns Solomon prepared to reclaim the "Earl's Coronet".

However, at that moment, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest. Looking down in astonishment, he saw a blood-stained hand piercing through his chest and abdomen from behind.

The thumb of the hand is adorned with a wide black ring, its surface outlined with a pointed crown—the symbol of the Solomon Empire.

Mumulik?

Mumulik!

Burns abruptly turned his head, staring incredulously at his nephew:

"You..." Mumulik gently shook his head to interrupt him, slowly withdrew his arm, and casually threw the person's heart into the sea.

He touched the black crown on his head with his blood-stained hand, and smiled, saying:

"Uncle, I also want to Advancement Demigod."

"But those old things that survived from the Fourth Epoch and are still immersed in their past glories will not allow their power to be challenged."

"Haven't you realized it yet? They'd rather let their precious Beyonder Characteristic exist as Sealed Artifact artifacts than cultivate fresh blood."

You are the best example.

"I don't want to become another you, so my only option is to cooperate with Nast."

He promised that if I was willing to serve him and leak the organization's information, he would give me the Formula for "The Fallen Earl".

"And he personally helped me shatter the ' Earl's Coronet '."

"So that's how it is..." Burns stared intently at his nephew, a look in his eyes that was hard to describe as either gratified or heartbroken.

Then, he slowly closed his eyes and was gradually swallowed by the sea.

"Traveler Lorry" Flash in a flash, somewhat speechless, and said, "Is there any need to deceive a dying man?"