Chapter 103: Dark Temptation

The wrinkled Grand Elder spoke with a sincere tone, but Hu Feng was unmoved and refused again, “Grand Elder, I am very sorry, but the Bright Summit is simply too far away. I am just a tiny low-rank Divine Official and really cannot bear such a heavy responsibility!”

To make a high and mighty Grand Elder of a Monastery so nervous, this task was definitely not simple and likely hid some mystery. If he were a believer with firm and sincere faith, perhaps he would have agreed without hesitation. Unfortunately, he was not; he was just a Lich wearing the robe of a Divine Official. He did not want to waste his time, and even more so, he did not want to invite any trouble.

“No, Lord Hu Feng, you only need to send her to Glory Castle; there is a Teleportation Array there that leads directly to the Bright Summit.” The Grand Elder paused, then continued, “Although you are only a First Step Divine Official now, with your strength, you will definitely become a Great Divine Official of our Divine Court in the future. Killing a team of power ful Demons all by yourself, such strength is already much more powerful than many high-rank Divine Officials!”

“Grand Elder, killing those Demons and saving Ophelia… actually, it was all the merit of a Follower of mine, Taliana. I myself am just a tiny Magician.” Hu Feng restrained the energy fluctuations in his body, hesitated for a moment, and waved his hand to summon the severely injured Holy Angel, Taliana. “Unfortunately, Taliana’s injuries are very severe right now, and she really does not have the ability to escort Saintess Cinia to Glory Castle.”

On the way to the Witch Mountain Range, he would pass near Glory Castle anyway. However, after thinking for a while, Hu Feng still refused the Grand Elder’s invitation.

An Angel War Pet?

A Sixteenth Step Holy Angel?

Looking at the Holy Angel Taliana who suddenly appeared before them, the people stared with wide eyes in shock. The Grand Elder, who was advanced in years, was especially excited.

A holy Angel! Only believers with firm and sincere faith within the Divine Court, and who must also be core members in high positions, were qualified to possess such a War Pet. Even within the Divine Court, very few people possessed a Fourteenth Step Angel, let alone a Sixteenth Step Holy Angel!

The Grand Elder was extremely excited. At this moment, she understood that her premonition during prayer was indeed correct. Hu Feng’s arrival was a revelation from the gods, an arrangement of fate. Amidst her excitement, looking at the shocking injuries on Holy Angel Taliana’s body, she could not help but knit her brows tightly. Her heart turned cold, as if someone had poured a basin of cold water over her head.

“The injuries on this Angel are very heavy. It looks like she has also been poisoned by a very severe toxin.” After pondering for a while, the Grand Elder continued, “Although this Monastery of ours has been built for thousands of years, we do not have any treasures for healing. However, the Holy Bead on the Crystal High Tower does contain quite a lot of pure Holy Energy. Perhaps we can try that.”

The Holy Bead, which contained a vast amount of energy, was the source of power for every Monastery. Consuming a large amount of energy might mean a disaster for the Monastery. But in order to treat Holy Angel Taliana’s injuries and let her follow Hu Feng to escort the Saintess to the distant Glory Castle, the Grand Elder had no choice but to reluctantly part with it.

Holy Bead?

Hu Feng’s eyes lit up. If the Monastery could help cure Holy Angel Taliana’s injuries, he did not mind taking on the task of escorting the Saintess.

Under the lead of the Grand Elder, Hu Feng and Holy Angel Taliana arrived at the Angel Altar inside the Crystal High Tower. Soon, a group of pious Nuns and White-robed Priestesses filed in, forming circles around Taliana and whispering softly. The sound gradually grew louder and clearer, and the Holy Bead at the top of the Crystal High Tower sprinkled down pure Holy Energy, turning into a dazzling pillar of light that enveloped Taliana completely.

The massive energy fluctuations were sealed within the small secret chamber, like mist, like water. Inhaling one breath, everyone felt as if they had taken a sip of sweet spring water. Bathed in the massive Holy Energy, the energy contained within Holy Angel Taliana gradually recovered. She spread her pure white wings and floated into the air. Every tiny pore on her body and every soft feather eagerly absorbed the pure Holy Energy. Slowly, strands of black blood seeped out from her wounds.

With the help of the massive energy and the Holy Magic Array on the altar, Taliana healed rapidly. Unfortunately, not long after, the Holy Energy pouring down from the air became weaker and weaker, and the glittering Holy Bead on the Crystal High Tower quickly dimmed. To an ordinary Magician, the energy contained in the Holy Bead was as inexhaustible as the ocean, but to a powerful Sixteenth Step Holy Angel, it was merely a drop in the bucket!

However, although she was still far from fully recovered, Taliana’s complexion was much better after absorbing the Holy Bead’s energy. The wounds on her body had not completely healed, but at least they were no longer deteriorating.

“From Cold Moon City to Glory Castle, there are many majestic castles along the way. Among them, holy Monasteries have been built in many places.” The Grand Elder spoke sincerely, looking at Hu Feng and continuing, “Lord Hu Feng, I can write a letter for you. With this Elder Token, you can seek help from every Monastery along the way to quickly treat this Holy Angel’s injuries!”

The aged Grand Elder spoke as she took out a token from her bosom. On the front was carved a statue of a praying Saintess, and on the back was carved a holy Monastery. It was cold to the touch. Holding it in his hand, Hu Feng felt wisps of pure Holy Energy seeping into his body. His tempered muscles and bones became tougher, and the Demon God Phantoms with depleted energy, such as the Devouring Demon God with arms in all directions, the Golden-Winged Roc King ready to take flight, and the Great Sealed Demon God, also became solid and full.

“Alright, since the Grand Elder insists that I take this task, then I will have to try my best.”

Hu Feng put away the Grand Elder’s token. Not far away, Taliana also folded her wings and turned into a streak of silver light, entering the Demon Hunter Card in his hand.

The Tree Demon, the Djinn Queen, and the Horror Knight Commander were also powerful, each with their own strengths, but the Sixteenth Step Holy Angel, Taliana, was his biggest trump card; the fewer people who knew about her, the better. The Grand Elder at the side also understood his intention. She whispered a few instructions to a White-robed Priestess beside her, and the latter quickly left with many Priestesses and Nuns.

“Lord Hu Feng, Cinia is still just an ordinary Nun now. The road to Glory Castle is long, so I leave her safety to you!”

The wrinkled Grand Elder breathed a sigh of relief and clapped her hands. Soon, a graceful Nun walked in, led by a White-robed Priestess.

She wore a spotless white robe and had a light figure. Through the pure white robe, one could faintly see her curvaceous figure as she walked gracefully. Unlike ordinary Nuns, her face was covered with a light veil, concealing everything except her bright, clear eyes. No Magic Power fluctuations could be sensed from her body, but she harbored a hidden, indescribable aura—cold, holy, and proud, like an inviolable goddess. The Death Aura in Hu Feng’s body suddenly surged, as if a hungry wolf had seen an enticing little lamb.

“Is this the so-called designated Candidate Saintess?”

Looking at the graceful Nun approaching, Hu Feng took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the surging Death Aura in his body. To an evil Dark Creature, the Nun before him was simply full of fatal temptation. No wonder the Grand Elder had been so worried and nervous; so that was the reason.