After the âGod-Eating Maskâ fell to the ground, Athena fell to the ground and the flame of life on her body had completely extinguished. Her demonic body had also returned to human form while her gaze began to gradually freeze.
Chen Rui couldnât believe the scene in front of him, as if the most precious thing in his heart was suddenly broken. Even his whole heart was broken. The jerking mouth desperately wanted to call Athenaâs name, but he couldnât make a sound.
The Earth Elemental Kingâs face was finally revealed. His facial features were relatively delicate. Yet, due to the broken elemental heart, the white light in his eyes had weakened to the point that it was fading away. The entire body slowly fell to the ground as he seemed to have lost all of his strength.
However, the âGod-Eating Maskâ that was detached from the Earth Elemental King actually slowly floated up again. The power of the entire Soul-Eating territory was only partially weakened. Everyone still couldnât get rid of the bind on their bodies.
The sword containing the flame of life was only able to remove the âGod-Eating Maskâ, but couldnât kill Glorfin!
Certainly, forcefully detaching the God-Eating Mask from the host with external force indeed caused a significant damage to Glorfinâs soul, but it wasnât enough to destroy him.
The âGod-Eating Maskâ exuded a powerful breath. Although the host was lost, the Demon Overlordâs consciousness and the power of artifact were still extremely terrifying.
âAnnoying woman! Canât believe she has such ability!â Glorfinâs voice of clenching teeth came from the âGod-Eating Maskâ. âJust like the troublesome earth elementals, the taurenâs and medusaâs physiques arenât suitable to be host, even if I live in them, their strength canât be further enhanced! Besides, those who are below Demon King level canât bear the power of the artifact! Initially, that human was the best host since he was close to breaking through. Unfortunately, it is this stupid woman who broke through. Her talent of traveling through space is not bad, but she is still a woman. Also, sheâs a Great Demon, so itâs even harder to break through...â It turned out that Glorfin occupying the Earth Elemental Kingâs body was also the last resort. Even if the consciousness of Earth Elemental King was completely defeated, his consciousness couldnât truly manifest the strength in the body of earth elementals; the tauren and medusa were the same as well. Besides, their upper limit was Great Demon King. Unless he found a new host, his power would stop at the Great Demon King for a lifetime. Thus, it was even more unworthy than the Demon Overlord-level Earth Elemental King.
After the Earth Elemental King self-destructed his elemental heart, Glorfin knew that he had to change his host as soon as possible. Otherwise, he would only have days of life left. The most suitable person at that moment was the human. Therefore, Glorfin made a temporary decision to cast his Limit Territory to stimulate Chen Rui, who was at the edge to break through the limit and reach Demon King-level. Subsequently, Glorfin would possess him and make him a host.
This plan was initially not bad, but unfortunately, his calculations were wrong. Chen Rui failed to force a breakthrough. Instead, Athena took the lead to break through the limits of Higher Demon and reached Demon King-level strength.
The voice of âGod-Eating Maskâ seemed to be hesitating, âThis woman is dying, and in this pure soul form, I donât have much time left either. Should I really choose a woman as my host? This is so frustrating!â
The anger in Chen Ruiâs heart had burned to the extreme. Not only he hated Glorfin, but he also hated himself!
He hated his own weakness. He hated his incompetence for actually watching her beloved woman burn her life for him yet he couldnât say a single word. Now, he had to watch her being possessed by the âGod-Eating Maskâ and becoming a puppet.
This anger overwhelmed the grievance, pain and everything. At that moment where his anger completely burned his consciousness, he seemed to have lost all sensations and the severe pain caused by failing the breakthrough couldnât be reflected to the brain. It was to the point that he couldnât hear or see anything around.
There was only Athenaâs voice echoing in his soul.
Yet, I still love you.
Not just liking but love.
The dim stardust in the 3-D human body once again emitted a dazzling light and started to run frantically. The brightness was unprecedented. It was just like the Athenaâs flame just now. The stardust that was overwhelming after reaching the limit. They began to explode gradually. However, Chen Rui didnât hesitate as if it wasnât his own life and strength that were being destroyed.
I cannot let Athena dies! If I truly canât save her, then Iâll eliminate myself completely as well.
Whether itâs destruction or burn! I only need a flash of light. Even if I can no longer fight anymore! Even if this is my last moment in your life!
Under destructive explosions of countless stardust, a black force that blocked the breakthrough finally began to tremble like some kind of flame.
As Glorfin was preparing to possess Athena, he felt that Chen Ruiâs power was different. He saw that Chen Ruiâs eyes including the sclera had all turned into a deep black. Within the back were faint red irises which looked really strange. His breath also became abnormally manic, causing the entire palace to start trembling slightly.
Glorfin stopped immediately. He was overjoyed: Finally, my effort wasnât in vain. The most suitable host finally appears!
In Chen Ruiâs consciousness, not only did all the stardusts exploded, but there were also strange changes happening at the space outside of the Galaxy Divinity Temple.
In space, the fiery red clouds seemed to be constantly squeezed by some irresistible force. Floating dust particles began to rotate rapidly around the red clouds. The temperature was getting higher and higher. A faint spherical shape appeared within the fiery clouds.
When the pressure reached its limit, the center began to explode and collapse. A huge air pillar ejected from the center and penetrated the entire space. The clusters floating around were moving crazier in this tremendous force and collided with each other.
At the moment the air pillar ejected, Chen Ruiâs brain had a âPoom!â sound. The destructive outburst of stardust finally broke through the surface after risking it all. After the black force was broken through, it didnât dissipate. Instead, it merged with the destructive explosion and began to truly burn.
In Glorfinâs eyes, the manic breathe had turned into another feeling. It was like something was reborn. Then, he saw Chen Ruiâs body was burning with a flame. The color of the flame was black. It radiated a strange energy that made the surrounding crystals that were formed from the territoryâs power to melt.
The breath of the black flames shook Glorfinâs soul. He instinctively felt the danger and blurted out, âNirvanaâs Flame! Is this guy belong to the Asmodeus Royal Family?â
âNo, he doesnât have Nirvana nor the body of the Lust Royal Family. Besides, Iâve never heard that the Nirvanaâs Flame can be used in this way!â Glorfin then denied this speculation, âYet, this flame is clearly Nirvanaâs power. This is so weird!â
Chen Ruiâs eyes had returned to the normal color. When the last touch of fiery red was withdrawn into his black eyes, all the crystals on his body had shattered, but the black flame was still burning.
It is indeed Demon King of the middle level! According to the human realmâs division, it is called the Master level.
The eyes of the âGod-Eating Maskâ emitted a surprise light. This humanâs strength is too special. The momentum of his breakthrough can even affect the Soul-Eating Territory! The most important thing is that human has no upper limit of potential like the ordinary demons. As long as I can occupy this body and completely devour his soul, then with the power accumulated by the artifact coupled with my Demon Overlord-level consciousness, Iâll definitely improve my strength quickly in the fastest time and return to the top ranks of the powerhouses!
This human wasnât the Earth Elemental King, so Glorfin didnât think that Chen Rui would have the ability to resist his Demon Overlord consciousness. It would only require a little strength to completely swallow Chen Ruiâs consciousness.
âGod-Eating Maskâ laughed loudly and dashed toward Chen Rui.
Chen Rui disappeared instantly and appeared beside Athena. He squatted down and hugged her tightly.
âRemember, you are my most beloved woman. I will never allow you to die, even if it takes my life.â
It wasnât sure whether it was the power of that sentence or the strange effect from the black flame, Athenaâs lingering eyes suddenly condensed.
âHuman can also teleport? Interesting... However, your breakthrough is one step late. I didnât choose this woman as my host just now, so she canât be saved now.â Glorfin had the intention to crush Chen Ruiâs final psychological barrier, so he wasnât in a hurry to attack.
Chen Rui ignored Glorfin and two bottles of black potions appeared in his hand. They were carefully fed into Athenaâs mouth in turn. The potion was extraordinary as it was automatically absorbed when it entered the mouth.
âTrust your man and sleep peacefully. Everything will be fine when you wake up.â
Chen Rui leaned down and kissed Athenaâs forehead. Athenaâs red eyes showed tranquility and her eyes were closed slowly. The pale and cold face gradually recovered a touch of redness. It felt like her life that was annihilated due to exhaustion was recovering slowly. There was no danger to her life anymore. The biggest stone in Chen Ruiâs heart was finally removed.
Athena broke the limit for him and Chen Rui also surpassed himself for her. The exchange center of Alioth state didnât let him down as resurrection potion and longevity potion had appeared. Each bottle cost 1M auras, and he gave both for Athena to drink.
As for other things, Chen Rui had no time to look at it. For Athena and everyone else, he had to destroy Glorfin even if he dies together.
âImpossible! Her life was obviously burned out!â Glorfinâs mocking laughter abruptly ended. Thinking of the color of the two potions just now, he then exclaimed, âCould it be the black potions that signify grand master highest achievement, resurrection potion and longevity potion? It must be!â
âNirvanaâs Power, , resurrection potion, longevity potion... Thatâs great! It seems that the great Demon God has once again cared for the Beelzebub Royal Family!â An ecstatic laughter came from the God-Eating Mask that was flying toward Chen Rui at high speed.
Chen Ruiâs eyes glowed with anger. His figure teleported inconceivably again, appearing behind the mask. His palm glowed a faint light, and he fiercely struck toward the âGod-Eating Maskâ.
Clanking sound rang and Glorfin groaned in pain yet the mask was still stable, whereas Chen Rui flew backward due to a strong impact. He felt severe pain in his wrist. His bones had fractured. It was the first time that reflected impact broke his own wrist after hitting the opponent.
âThis attack can actually damage my soul!â Glorfin wasnât angry but happy after the painful groan, âPerfect power! Perfect skill! I am definitely taking your body!â
At the moment that Chen Rui landed, the âGod-Eating Maskâ had already came to the front of his eyes and erupted a strong mental suppression. Although Chen Rui had broken through to Alioth state and he possessed the Dark Will, such direct mental suppression from a Demon Overlord wasnât something he could resist with his current strength, so he couldnât move at once.
Glorfin was approaching. Suddenly, the âGod-Eating Maskâ seemed to have stopped, as if it was blocked by some force. It turned out that Chen Ruiâs body was surrounded by a strange blue light that looked like a round, transparent crystal shield that protected his body.
The yellow light in the eyes of âGod-Eating Maskâ shone brightly. The blue crystal cover lasted for about two seconds before it broke and disappeared.
âWhoosh!â, the black flame on Chen Ruiâs body was blazing again. The entire Soul-Eating Territory began to tremble slightly. Even the imprisoned people felt a slight recovery in strength.
The power of this black flame was very special. The speed of the âGod-Eating Maskâ was suddenly slowed down, but it was still advancing. Glorfinâs voice sounded, âIt really is the Nirvanaâs Flame of the Asmodeus Royal Family! Even my soul can feel that annoying burning force! If your strength reaches Demon Overlord, this flame alone can destroy my soul. Even if youâre just Demon Emperor, I canât even occupy your body! Unfortunately, youâre just a Demon King! Weak guy, although I donât understand why you have the power of the Lust Royal Family, but soon all your strange abilities will be mine!â
Glorfin approached step by step, but Chen Rui seemed to have anticipated it. He wasnât anxious nor did he tried to escape. He just stood still and stared coldly at the âGod-Eating Maskâ, one of the seven demonsâ artifacts in the legend.
Finally, the âGod-Eating Maskâ covered Chen Ruiâs face.
âI made it!â In the mask, Glorfinâs laughter echoed across the taurenâs tribe.
The surrounding Chief Tauren and Tim who were still conscious were shocked. At that moment, the laughter stopped suddenly.
Chen Ruiâs body was motionless. He didnât say any word and just stood still there as if something was wrong.
It was indeed out of situation. Glorfin was trying to occupy Chen Ruiâs consciousness. Yet suddenly, he felt that the surrounding scene was distorted and he was immediately moved to this place.
In the distance, there was a huge red ball burning. The light was extremely blinding. It was slowly rotating, and the flame carried the fiery heat that could destroy the world!
There were also balls of various sizes and colors in the space that were rotating. They were not only rotating by themselves, but they were also rotating around the fiery ball in a special sequence, forming a quiet yet beautiful scene.
What exactly is this place?
Glorfin felt that his body, which had been destroyed by the Earth Elemental King was restored to its original state and floating in the air. Yet, it shouldnât his actual body, but it was just his consciousness.
Then, he saw Chen Ruiâs body appearing in front, also floating in the air.
Chen Rui knew his place. He knew it was impossible to destroy the Glorfinâs Demon Overlord consciousness with his early Alioth stateâs strength. He once had the experience of confronting the Eye of Incubus. At that time, the Super System could counteract the Demon Emperor-level Brocâs most powerful talent. Now that he had achieved a new evolution of Star Level, the power should be greater.
Therefore, the Super System in his consciousness was the biggest trump card to eliminated Glorfin; it was also his last trump card.
The Super System could even subdue the Demon Overlord consciousness?