Volume 3, Chapter 112 – The Side Effects of the Demonic Spear

“Why… didn’t that Chosen Maiden use her holy magic…”

Xiao’s eyes narrowed slightly as he silently watched the ruins in the distance return to calm, a hint of solemnity and doubt surfacing in his pupils.

Although the Chosen Maiden’s power was currently inferior to Xue Tian’ao’s, it was an indisputable fact that her body contained rich divine power. If that divine power were released, no… even without releasing divine power, if she had merely released her holy magic, that sacred aura would have been enough to instantly attract Lady Yumo’s attention.

In that state, Lady Yumo would never have let the Chosen Maiden go.

True, the Chosen Maiden possessed Divine Miracle.

That powerful strength that erupted at critical moments was undoubtedly troublesome. However, Xiao was certain that such divine power remained insignificant before Lady Yumo and could be easily crushed. Not only would that Divine Miracle fail to protect the Chosen Maiden, it would further stimulate Lady Yumo’s desire to kill.

In Xiao’s view, as long as the Chosen Maiden released even a trace of holy magic, she would be dead.

If he could eliminate these two major heartaches at once, Xiao might wake up laughing from his dreams tonight. After all, those who could threaten Lady Yumo would no longer exist.

However, things did not go as planned, and Xiao’s calculations had failed this time.

Mengxi did not release her power, and Lady Yumo did not attack the Chosen Maiden…

This scene left Xiao completely perplexed.

‘It’s truly… strange…’

One had to know that the Shadow Essence in Lady Yumo’s current state was incredibly terrifying and cold, filled with tyrannical and killing intent. Even a top-tier powerhouse like himself would instinctively tremble. The Chosen Maiden should have been no exception.

That sense of crisis should have been as suffocating as Mount Tai pressing down.

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Faced with such a crisis, a normal person would instinctively mobilize their power to protect themselves, right? But… but that girl… why? Why did she do nothing? Logically, after seeing Xue Tian’ao, the Chosen Son, get crushed like that, she should have either mobilized her power to take a defensive stance or run away.

‘Why…’

Considering Mengxi’s past deeds, Xiao did not think she was the kind of novice who would be frozen in place by fear, unsure of what to do. Therefore, there must be some other reason…

Could it be that she trusted Lady Yumo? Did she believe Lady Yumo wouldn’t hurt her?

But she had only known Lady Yumo’s current persona for a few days. Surely she wouldn’t have established such trust so quickly? The Chosen Maiden didn’t seem like that kind of person.

Or was that woman just lucky? Was she blown away by the shockwave? Was she so calm because she didn’t see what happened next? Strange…

The more he thought, the more Xiao felt a sense of bewilderment.

‘Forget it, I shouldn’t dwell on this now. There are other things to do…’

After thinking for a moment, Xiao let out a helpless sigh.

Then, an unbearable pain, as if his heart were being torn apart alive, suddenly surged into his mind, causing the majestic Duke of the Blackrose Family to stumble and fall to his knees. Fortunately, he used the demonic spear to support himself in time; otherwise, Xiao truly would have lost his composure and collapsed onto the ground.

Though no one was around to see, as the head of the Blackrose Family, Xiao still instinctively tried to maintain his elegant image.

‘It seems… I’ve overexerted myself a bit…’

Xiao gave a bitter smile in his heart.

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In any case, although the Chosen Son was foolish and arrogant, Xue Tian’ao’s strength after releasing his three shackles was indeed not to be underestimated. Suppressing him while maintaining a barrier was certainly not an easy task. It was no wonder that fellow was so arrogant before; it seemed he did have some cards up his sleeve.

‘I should use it less in the future, otherwise… the curse effect might become irreversible…’

At this thought, Xiao turned his head with a complicated expression to look at the demonic spear, Puls, which was in its ‘ferocious’ state. This demonic spear was originally the weapon of the Demon King, an artifact possessed of sentience. The power contained within the demonic spear was naturally not to be underestimated.

And after being empowered by Lady Yumo’s blood, the strength within the demonic spear had become outrageously dense.

Xiao’s strength would undoubtedly rise significantly after releasing the demonic spear’s power. In this world, there were likely only a few individuals, such as Pierre, who could compete with Xiao in this state. However, while using this power, the terrifying curse within the demonic spear would also act upon Xiao’s body, bringing a multitude of side effects…

But to complete the mission, Xiao had resolutely used this power.

‘Afterward, I’ll probably be scolded by Lady Yumo for not taking care of my body…’

Thinking of the black-haired girl throwing a tantrum at him, Xiao shook his head helplessly.

Then, a pure black light slowly flashed through Xiao’s eyes.

As the magic power surged within his body, the roars constantly emanating from the ferocious bloody maw of the demonic spear, Puls, abruptly stopped. The tyrannical aura permeating around the spear gradually dissipated, and the entire demonic spear seemed to be enveloped by an irresistible sleepiness. It quickly lost its desire to kill, its ghostly blue demonic eyes slowly closing, and its ferocious maw gradually transformed into countless black magical particles, dissipating into the atmosphere.

Soon, the demonic spear returned to its usual form as a magic staff.

As the demonic spear’s power was sealed once more, Xiao’s beautiful long grey hair and deep blue eyes gradually returned to their original pure black color, and the strange sinister aura around him vanished.

Returning to his normal state, Xiao stretched tiredly.

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Just then, a crisp voice, slightly teasing but filled with a cheerful mood, reached Xiao’s ears: “If Mother finds out you released the demonic spear, you’ll probably get another scolding~”

“Mm.”

Hearing this, Xiao slowly turned his head to look behind him.

He saw that the two terrifying, giant Abyssal Demons that had been standing behind him had already vanished, replaced by a beautiful grey-haired girl who looked like she was carved from fine jade. This grey-haired girl was undoubtedly our little Li Yu.

Influenced by Miss Yumo, Li Yu preferred to move in human form rather than maintain her beast form. After confirming that Xue Tian’ao’s aura had completely vanished, Li Yu deactivated her giant beast state.

After finding some tattered clothes to cover her delicate, naked body, Li Yu came up behind Xiao.

The silly little white wolf in Li Yu’s arms, wagging its head happily, was undoubtedly little Li Mo.

Unlike her sister, Li Mo still preferred a more ‘wild’ appearance. Therefore, while Yumo was away, Li Mo chose to remain in her beast form and quietly be held by her sister. She enjoyed the joy of the Chosen Son’s defeat while being petted by her sister, her fluffy little face brimming with a happy smile as she occasionally let out cute ‘meowoo’ calls~

Looking at the two sisters who had just fought alongside him, Xiao smiled and shook his head with resignation. After all, he had already considered this issue.

“I say, Lady Li Yu, there’s no need to tease me about this.”

“Hmm? Who’s teasing? I’m just worried about my comrade, okay~”

Since Yumo wasn’t around and she was quite excited, Li Yu rarely showed a mischievous little expression. Her little devil nature, which had been hidden for a long time due to the pressure of the feather duster, seemed to show signs of resurfacing. “It seems that last time, you patted your chest and promised Mother that you wouldn’t use this power lightly~”

“Meow-woo!” (Exactly!)

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The little white wolf in Li Yu’s arms chimed in with her sister.

In response, Xiao smiled helplessly. “Please, I was ‘forced’ to release my power because the situation left me no choice. Who told the Chosen Son to be so strong? Besides, Lady Li Yu, don’t worry about me just yet. You should worry about yourselves.”

“Hmm? Ourselves?”

“Have you thought about how to explain to Lady Yumo that you and Lady Li Mo slipped out of the Deepwinter Forest and ran to the palace? You know that Lady Yumo repeatedly warned you not to face the Chosen Son. My use of the demonic spear’s power will get me scolded at most. Your unauthorized actions… I’m afraid it won’t be as simple as just a scolding~”

“Uh…”

Hearing this, the teasing look on little Li Yu’s face vanished instantly.

She stood stunned on the spot as if struck by lightning, her rationality, which had drifted away due to joy, returning to her body. Then, Li Yu bit her lip uneasily.

Xiao didn’t seem to be wrong…

Not only had they kept it from Mother and secretly left home without permission, but they had also come to the Sky Dome. Even their joint attack on Xue Tian’ao just now must have been noticed by Mother…

Hmm, if nothing unexpected happens, then something unexpected is definitely about to happen…

For a moment, Li Yu instinctively and somewhat anxiously covered her little bottom…

Li Mo: ??? Meow-woo??