CHAPTER 1036: CHAPTER 536: BUBBLES AND ILLUSIONS (PART 2)

However, Nightwind knew that she appeared in some extremely dangerous missions. From this, it was judged that in the eyes of the Royal City and the Silver Oath’s Taboo Armament, Mephis’s power should surpass that of a normal Guardian, only inferior to a Commander.

But until today, Nightwind had only witnessed her true power.

Despite having some advantages and timely elements, she managed to seal space with one hand and control the formidable Commander, surprisingly maintaining the situation.

This is absolutely not something an ordinary person could achieve.

At this moment, Professor Bins suddenly shouted, "Quick, quickly stop the severed hand monster!"

Nightwind immediately came to his senses, put away the Moonset Bow, and rushed to block the frenzied severed hand monster.

Barrett assisted with his sporadically effective Spiritual Energy arrows.

But the strength gap between the two of them and the severed hand was too vast, they couldn’t stop it at all.

It charged towards the space sealed by ice, trying to break the seal from the inside and welcome its main body.

"Damn it!"

Nightwind was slapped away, his whole body’s Spiritual Energy shattered, his soul suffered severe trauma, and he temporarily lost his combat power, being dragged into the Moonlight Barrier by Barrett.

Strangely, Olivia had already betrayed them, but the Moonlight Barrier formed by the Moonlight Sword she placed before the battle still protected everyone.

"Stop it quickly!"

Nightwind coughed up a mouthful of blood, the blood mixed with semi-transparent Spirituality, proving that his soul was also shattered.

"Quickly, if the King of the Deep Sea Asmonus arrives, no one can save us."

With clenched teeth, Barrett rushed forward in an instant, but was also severely injured in just a moment.

"It’s over..."

At this moment, a sharp, piercing chirp cut through the air, crashing onto the severed hand monster, turning into a shower of starlight and interrupting its actions.

Just by glancing at this glow, Nightwind knew who it was.

But he dared not believe it until he turned around and saw Rod stepping into this space for the second time.

His body was boiling with Spiritual Energy, simply draped in a robe, black short hair, handsome face, looking exactly the same as before.

At that moment, Nightwind’s eyes almost filled with tears.

Like everyone else, he knew Rod had limited resurrection ability, but he also believed that ability came at a great cost.

In such a short time to die twice, it’s hard to imagine he could be resurrected again.

"It’s...it’s you, kid!"

Tears mixed with blood flowed downward, Nightwind’s vision was completely blurred.

"Just how many tricks do you have...good kid, you’re really a good kid..."

Flower of Humanity +2

A flash of golden light passed before his eyes, and Rod glanced at him in surprise, secretly thinking this guy has so many Flowers of Humanity, he could often cooperate with him in the future.

The thought quickly passed, and with a sweep of his eyes, Rod got a rough understanding of the situation in the field, sighing in his heart, worthy of you, Mephis.

My investment of so much Humanity on you was not wasted, you are indeed an exceptional strongman.

In the simplest words, Nightwind conveyed the situation to him, also saying, "Brother Rod, we must quickly subdue the severed hand monster, then go help Mephis. Lady Olivia must be controlled by evil thoughts, we need to save her."

Professor Barrett, who had been dragged back into the barrier, shouted urgently, "There are only eleven Special Level forces in Trolian, they are our pillars, we can’t afford to lose any more!"

Professor Bins murmured, "No, impossible, the severed hand monster cannot be defeated by one person...unless the King himself arrives."

Rod chuckled, "That’s not necessarily true."

Strong Spiritual Energy propelled his body swiftly toward the severed hand, this time, Rod’s heart harbored no fear at all.

Earlier, during Olivia’s sudden attack, fortunately he completed a "Resurrection Stone" in time, otherwise he really might have died.

The "Resurrection Stone" could only be made one at a time and had to be used up before another could be made. If earlier he had the slightest hint of danger, now he was completely fearless.

This time, before coming over, Rod learned from his last experience and completed the "Resurrection Stone" early.

Even if he accidentally died, he could quickly return to the battlefield.

"Mephis, hold on, I’m coming!"

Rod quickly entered the battlefield but did not intend to engage, instead, he took out the "Spirit Realm Exile Curse Seal."

He intended to use it before, but since the King of the Deep Sea Asmonus is a Spirit Realm Monster, banishing its severed hand to the Spirit Realm was meaningless and could even backfire.

But now it’s different, the space has been sealed by Mephis, as long as the severed hand is sent back, a huge trouble is removed, and many issues can be handled more freely.

Rod flew close to the severed hand, holding the "Spirit Realm Exile Curse Seal" with both hands, aiming at it.

Bang!

The "Spirit Realm Exile Curse Seal" was crushed in Rod’s hands, the space around the severed hand immediately became blurred, with space’s power strongly repelling it, even forming a funnel-shaped indentation.

The severed hand monster roared furiously, waves of massive Spiritual Energy surged repeatedly.

However, this was not a competition of Spiritual Energy; despite its desperate struggle, it was ultimately expelled from the material world.

Nightwind exulted, "Truly deserving, you are indeed our star of hope!"

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, as the severed hand monster was banished, the space immediately quieted down, leaving only the massive ice seal in midair and the dissipating phantom moon.

Olivia’s entire body was in disarray, with flickering light and shadows, two mental forces battling savagely within her soul.

Though outsiders couldn’t see the intensity of the battle, just from her twisted face, they could tell how fierce the fight was.

"Mephis!"

Rod shouted.

"How can I help you?"

Enveloped in ice, Mephis’s eyes were shut, unable to speak.

Professor Bins suddenly realized.

"Her soul curse is rebounding; she has used too much power all of a sudden. Although the soul curse has now loosened, she still exceeded her limits! Little Rod, hurry and help her control Olivia! Otherwise, it’ll be disastrous!"

Sweat immediately appeared on Rod’s forehead: "What should I do?"

Professor Bins quickly instructed, "Go and place both hands on Olivia’s heart, use the Spirit to help her suppress the evil part."

Rod immediately rejoiced, "Professor Bins, you also believe she’s been controlled, don’t you? She isn’t a Doomsday believer, right?"

Professor Bins’s face turned somber, "I can’t be sure, but this is different from the situation with the Archbishop back then, not something pure evil thoughts could manage, it seems her soul has also undergone changes!"

"Time is of the essence, go quickly, little Rod."

Rod flashed over, placing his hands on her heart.

In the next moment, Rod felt an immense evil thought rushing towards him, almost forcing him to his knees, but fortunately his spirit was exceptionally robust, holding firm in the critical moment.

Withstanding this, Mephis’s power immediately gained the upper hand, and Olivia’s own power surged as well.

"Good!"

Rod exulted.

"Put in more effort, Mephis!"

At this moment, a massive shadow suddenly emerged from the air, entering Olivia’s body.

In the next instant, Olivia’s whole body erupted with black energy, instantly breaking free of the restraints.

The power of mental control was suddenly severed, Mephis suffered a backlash, taking a few steps back, and the power of ice was interrupted.

Crack!

High in the air, great cracks appeared on the ice, muffled sounds as if coming from the Void.

Professor Bins turned pale with shock: "It’s the King of the Deep Sea, it’s about to break through the seal!"

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Olivia acted instantly, in a brief yet intense engagement, Rod was killed for the third time.

The power gap between them was still too great.

"Heh heh heh."

A voice deep as if not human sounded.

"This time, you should be dead? No one can resurrect thrice in a short time."

"Such a pity, another great existence strangled while still weak."

She glanced at the cracked ice, black moonfire rising into the sky.

"This dream to save the world, in the end, was burst like a bubble by me."