Original God's Dark Priest

Chapter 924 The Rainbow Light Destined to Burn

Lillian is dead, and O'Grey is not in a good mood. It's not because of Lillian's death. To be honest, she has seen too much death, but few of them can move her.

The main reason for her bad mood was Beidou. She couldn't understand why Beidou could receive so much attention from Saffir, and even break through the limits of humanity to possess the form of a dragon.

Seeing Beidou was like seeing that girl from before, just as cared for, just as weak, and just as... annoying.

So she killed him and left.

This time she encountered another similar one, and naturally she wouldn't let it go. Lillian's strength was limited, and she couldn't kill Beidou. It didn't matter; she could just self-destruct.

The reason for attacking Chaska is quite simple: the woman named Chaska has an extremely high tolerance for abyssal energy.

Although she cannot be driven, she can adapt, which is much better than that of ordinary humans. This gave Ogri a different idea: she wanted to tempt Chaska to betray humanity and throw herself into the embrace of the abyss.

However, it was inappropriate to do so in the previous situation, and she also noticed something unusual in the other party's emotional fluctuations, so she had no choice but to take action.

Although she was not very willing, since her master was in Nata, she could easily summon him if she made a move.

Sapphire truly has the ability to crawl over the internet cable and kill you, so unless absolutely necessary, Ogre will never give Sapphire the chance to find him.

This was already extremely risky, but fortunately, after Lillian self-destructed, the dense abyssal power enveloped the Flower Feather Society, which could conceal the fluctuations caused by her attack, so Saffir should not be able to detect it.

Even if they noticed, it would be difficult to locate her.

But one strike is already the limit. If we force a strike, we might end up being left here.

O'Gri decided to wait until the transfer array took effect.

Fortunately, this time there was some gain. The little girl named Kuiko is most likely not going to survive. With her death, Chaska's mentality is unstable, and he may fall into the abyss and become his slave. This is good news.

Beidou will most likely die as well. The person Saffir had his eye on was finally killed by him, which made Ogre feel much more at peace.

She was like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, flicking her tongue, ready to pounce and bite Saffir fiercely every now and then.

The thought of his master being saddened by the death of someone he cared about filled Ogri with a twisted sense of pleasure. This was the price Saphir had to pay for what he had done back then!

Lillian's self-destruction did not cause many casualties, but the abyssal energy that permeated the air after the explosion was a death sentence.

The wounded members of the Flower Feather Society were already weak, and some of them couldn't hold on even for a short while in this environment with extremely high concentrations of abyssal power.

Mavica wanted to pick up the unconscious Beidou, but saw a small wooden sign flash in front of Beidou, and the next second, Beidou disappeared.

Only a faint voice remained: "Her mission is complete. She needs treatment now. I will take her away."

On the other side, Chaska held Aiko's hand, her eyes filled with broken despair.

She looked at Kui Ke, and Kui Ke was looking at her too. They both knew that with such an injury, there was no hope.

Aoi opened her mouth, trying to say something, but only red blood spilled from the corner of her mouth.

"No... Aiko, don't talk anymore. I'll take you to the arena right now. You'll be alright, you'll be alright. Aurora is very good at healing. She can definitely heal you, she definitely can!" Chasca leaned over and tried to pick Aiko up and take her to the arena.

But Aoi gently shook her head. She knew she was beyond saving and had already prepared to sacrifice herself when Hanaha was attacked.

However, looking at her grief-stricken sister, she still felt so unwilling. She clearly had so many things she wanted to say, but because of her injury, all she could do was cough up blood.

Aoi felt the intense pain coursing through her body, and her gaze toward Chaska grew increasingly sorrowful.

It's a real shame that I can't bring myself to say my final words of advice.

"..." The emotions contained in Aoi's eyes were too complex, too immense. It seemed she had poured all her remaining feelings into them. She used all her strength, but could only utter three heart-wrenching words, "I'm...sorry..."

I'm sorry, sister. In the end, I still couldn't take care of you anymore. I never thought I would leave you first. Although I don't regret my decision, I still feel so unwilling...

An ancient nameplate, shimmering faintly, slowly fell and landed on Aoi's chest. Then, the moment it touched Aoi, it shattered into light particles that dissipated with the wind and could never be found again.

When Kui saw the ancient name, she instinctively raised her hand to touch it, but she lost her life halfway through and closed her eyes forever.

No one knows what ancient name Aoi received before she died, and Chaska couldn't see it either. She picked up Aoi in a panic, trying to keep the last bit of warmth she had left.

This time, she didn't cry or break down; she just stared wide-eyed as her beloved younger sister lost her life right before her eyes.

“I…can’t do anything…” she murmured.

At that moment, a strange voice suddenly rose in my heart: "Yes, you can't do anything. Give up. Don't resist us. Join us and destroy this damn world completely, wouldn't that be better?"

Chaska did not lose control as the voice had expected. Instead, he remained silent, picked up Kuiko's body, and said, "Let's go back."

Mavica had already organized her people and led them to retreat towards the arena.

They weren't moving fast; Chaska was in the lead.

"Wait a little longer, Aoi, we'll be safe soon," she whispered, as if the person in her arms was simply asleep.

Mavica glanced at Chaska but did not disturb her.

"Why...why weren't you affected? This isn't right..."

Chaska ignored the allure of the abyss and simply said softly, "I used to think that Aoi always telling me to slow down was because she had a problem with me. But later, I gradually realized that she understands me too well, just as I understand her..."

Although we are not related by blood, we share the same parents. How can the same parents raise two different kinds of people?

She has an adventurous spirit, and her deliberate disagreements with me are just her way of releasing stress for me through arguing. She understands, she always has.

As she spoke, tears welled up in Chasca's eyes: "Although we often argued until we were red in the face, we never imagined life without each other. It just came so suddenly, and I didn't even have time to prepare myself mentally."

As Chaska spoke, the purplish-black mist around his body surged continuously, as if he would be swallowed up at any moment.

But she stood there, unmoved by the surging power of the abyss, her body as steadfast as a rock on the shore.

"The abyss wants to bewitch me and make me lose my mind, but how can I let it succeed? It was the abyss that killed Kuiko. If I don't even have this most basic understanding, am I still a human being?" Chaska's eyes grew colder and colder. The hatred, anger, sadness, and confusion in her heart were all suppressed by her, replaced by a clear mind.

Just then, a ray of light flashed, and Chaska's ancient name finally descended slowly amidst her intense emotional turmoil.

Ancient name: Wuka (Transcendence).

“Life is not fair. She has been burdened with many misfortunes since childhood, and every step forward is torture. Perhaps compromising with pain is a better choice…” Mennilik’s voice rang out, “but she is still on the road, she still has questions, what exactly exists above this cloud woven from so much pain.”

Perhaps there is the brightest sun, or perhaps there is only darkness, but to confirm it, she will still spread her wings and fly high—that is the meaning of life.

Mennilik appeared at the same time, walking alongside Chasca, as if leaving a footnote to her painful life.

When Mavica saw her friend from five hundred years ago appear, she wanted to greet him, but she didn't feel like it. The name of transcendence is inherently accompanied by suffering. If Chaska wanted to achieve transcendence, she would inevitably have to go through all kinds of unbearable torment, overcome them, and successfully emerge from them.

She had already endured too much in the past, but it wasn't enough. Kuiko's death was the final test. Mavica didn't like this notion, but fate was so cruel.

Now, everyone is immersed in grief, and even if old friends meet again, all they can do is nod in acknowledgment.

Menelik also saw Mavica. He nodded slightly and continued, "I will leave my life's suffering as my epitaph. To commemorate what I once had. And to commemorate what I have overcome."

Vuka finally appeared. Chaska, seeing the long-delayed ancient name, suddenly understood why he was being targeted.

Because that abyss monster also knew about this, but... Aoi blocked that attack, exchanging her life for Aoi's.

"Aiko... I won't let you sacrifice in vain, believe me." Chaska hugged Aiko's arm even tighter and walked step by step toward the arena.

The group from the Flower Feather Society did not encounter Saffir, who was heading to the Flower Feather Society's location, but they missed each other. However, both Mavica and Saffir sensed each other's presence.

Saffir stood on a cliff, looking down at Chaska carrying a corpse. She recognized the dead person in Chaska's arms and sighed.

“I should have understood from the beginning that Chuychu means rainbow, brilliant yet fleeting, always after the rain, but unable to accompany the blazing sun.” She paused for a moment, watching the group enter the arena, and then strode away.

Beidou has been sent into the Dust Song Pot. She just went for a check-up and is out of immediate danger, but she will not be able to continue participating in this battle.

In the arena, Veronica, with blue hair and blue eyes, appeared in the form of the Salt Demon God Heuria, standing directly opposite the entrance. Beside her stood a group of survivors, all watching Chaska walk in from outside and the already dead Aiko in her arms.

Their faces showed reluctance and regret, but even more so, a sadness tinged with suppressed anger.

Kui is a renowned doctor in Nata, with extensive research on alleviating the symptoms of Abyss Corruption. It can be said that her medical skills have saved countless lives, making her a savior for many warriors.

But now, she was held by Chasca, lifeless.

Ying and Xiao Paimeng were stunned, somewhat unable to believe that the girl who had been chatting and laughing with them just two days ago had lost her life. Fate is not fair, but death is.

The two hurried to Chaska, wanting to say something, but unsure how to begin.

It was Chaska who spoke up: "I'm leaving Queko in your care for now. I have more important things to do."

“Okay, thank you for everything she did for us.” One of the soldiers who had received help from Kui Ke spoke up, and other soldiers came over to mourn the fallen.

Even Mavica slowly closed her eyes and repeated, "Thank you for everything she has done for us."

After the memorial service, she looked at Chaska and said, "I'm sorry, Chaska."

Aoi was taken away, and Chaska continued to watch the departing figure until the person turned a corner and disappeared from sight. Only then did she shake her head: "It's okay, I'm not the only one going through this kind of pain."

Aoi wanted to be a hero, and she will always be a hero in my heart.

To live up to her expectations and to honor her sacrifice, let's hurry, Lord Vulcan.

Having awakened to a state beyond his ancient name, Chasca now understands what he should do and how important what he can do truly is.

To eradicate the Abyss, to protect Nata, to ensure that Kuiko's sacrifice was not meaningless, she must win, Nata must win.

“Yes.” Mavica nodded. The time had finally come. “Go and end this war.”

Mavica, Kinich, Ianshan, Marani, Oloren, Shinonen, Chaska, and Ying and Paimon headed to the center of the Olympic Arena to sound the horn of counterattack.

Veronica, however, did not follow them. Instead, she went to the location that Saffir had prepared from the beginning: the morgue.

This place holds the remains of almost all those who died in this war, including Aoi, who was just brought over and is now quietly placed on a mat.

The bodies were simply wiped clean and dressed properly in their clothes, as if they were asleep.

Veronica's gaze swept carefully and intently across the faces of each of them, all of whom were warriors who had sacrificed their lives for Nata.

“Eternal slumber will come eventually, but… not necessarily now.” She spoke, her right hand outstretched, and a harp appeared in her palm—Phoebus. “The power of the music will guide you home, you souls who have not entered the ley lines, heed my call, awaken, carrying your resentment and bitterness…”

With the rage etched deep in our souls, burn away the black tide that seeks to invade our homeland, let them understand that the end of a bloody battle is not your death.

As the grand symphony began, Veronica activated the Hymn of Rebirth, and a powerful restorative force swept over the bodies of all the dead, their wounds beginning to heal at an incredible speed.

Although the bloodstains were still there, the wound had truly disappeared.

At the Flower Feather Gathering, Saffir, who was walking slowly, stopped and turned back to look in the direction of the Holy Flame Arena: "Has it started... In that case, I'll start too."

Her hair turned pure gold in an instant, her heterochromatic eyes were replaced with gold, and her body was covered by a holy armor called Day and Night after a flash of golden light.

Philigs (Angelic Form)

Sapphire, now standing 1.7 meters tall, flapped her wings of light and soared into the sky. Her pure golden eyes surveyed everything below, devoid of any emotion: "At the end, let us be judged by holy light!"

Note: Chuychu originates from Quechua, the dominant language of the Andes Mountains in South America. Originally spelled as kuychi, it can also be spelled Chuychu, meaning rainbow, and can also be derived from rainbow light, corresponding to the main quest name: The Rainbow Light Destined to Burn.