1146 True Oracle Part 2 (1/2)
Saleen had little power left with him for having killed several powerful enemies consecutively and subjugating a fire elemental puppet. His most powerful means at the moment was none other than his family badge, and the level 11 magic spells in his Starline Robe.
However, that power coming from afar made Saleen felt stressed, as it was not exactly something that could be dealt with using level 11 magic spells. He had incredible luck to have left the temple for quite a while, and the enemy had only showed up by then. Things would be very dire otherwise.
The Water Fox sensed that powerful aura as well. She quickly put the other two of Nailisi's heads in a hurry and flew to the area outside the tower, with Nailisi hoisted with one arm.
Nailisi opened her eyes by then. The power of the pharmaceuticals in her head had been dispelled by divine spells, enabling her to regain clarity. She only smiled lethargically when she saw Saleen, before closing her eyes again.
The Water Fox felt the weight on her arm lessened considerably. Nailisi's devil form gradually shrunk and returned to her imp form. The Water Fox was startled. Nailisi's imp form greatly resembled the Water Fox's own current form.
But then again, it was not the time for hesitation. She followed Saleen into the Magical Element Tower and he activated the magic power furnaces within. The tower shot to the skies immediately.
\”Stay back for a bit.\” A loud voice enveloped the entire mountainous region in the sky. The area within tens of miles radius was covered by holy light. Saleen lost control of the elements of the tower. If it had not been for the magic power furnaces serving as power sources, the tower would fall to the ground right there and then.
Saleen sighed and slowly brought the tower back down. The location he chose was that deep pool he emerged from. Every floor of the tower was nine meters tall, with the total height of the construct being 216 meters as it had 24 floors. The tower dropped into the pool and disappeared without a trace.
Saleen was in no hurry while inside the tower. The enemy came from the Holy See and the strength of that light surpassed any enemy he had ever encountered. However, regardless of how strong said enemy would be, the limit of their world meant that they would not be strong enough to break the tower's defenses.
The water puppet was only level nine, which made it considerably difficult for him to man the tower. However, he had a level ten mage grinded for a long time taking on the tower, and still not succeeding in breaking into it.
The difference between level nine and ten was a lot bigger than that between level 10 and 12. The difference in the former was something of considerably different nature after all. Rules that were mastered above level 10 was considerably more profound.
The light enveloped the mountains and an oracle that advent on Myers Mainland appeared in the sky. Three oracles advent and one of them was missing. However, the remaining two hardly felt anything about it. Having one of their own dead would prove to be a good thing for them. If it had not been for the attributes of the oracles making it difficult for them to attack each other, the remaining two would probably long be going after each other's throats.
They were the highest being in Myers Mainland at the moment.
The two oracles finally regained the power of level 12 somewhat after a period of restoration. And that time, the Holy See acquired intel from the Cloudflow Empire, saying that Saleen appeared in the mountainous regions of Cloudflow, looking for a temple left behind by the Goddess of Myers.
The Holy See's forces were focused on Daliang City. The remaining main force was all at the Holy City and said force dared not be deployed haphazardly. Furthermore, with the Tribunal and the Pivotal Council always being at odds with each other, Pope Theisio had little power that he was able to deploy, so he had to go to the two oracles.
One of them was intrigued enough to get to the Cloudflow Empire on his own, wanting to see what the Goddess of Myers had left behind.
\”Master...\” While Nailisi had returned to her imp form, she remained lethargic. Being controlled by rules, robbed of her ability to shapeshift, and having all three of her heads cut off, Nailisi had truly died once. While her soul did not dissipate, she suffered considerable injuries.
The divine spells cast by the Water Fox were not truly through the goddess' own hands, so it would take some time before Nailisi could truly recover.
\”Rest assured, I killed all who harmed you,\” Saleen uttered a simple line, putting her at ease. She did not get excited, but felt that everything that she had given so far had been worth it. Nailisi was able to feel why Saleen was so angry. It was not because she had died, but because the Grand Duke Jatan wanted to rob her of her freedom.
\”Saleen, the thing outside?\” Sika pointed up. The thing that cast Territory of Light was apparently not someone any of them would be able to take on.
\”Don't worry about it. He can't get down. It's about time I develop my own territory, and when I'm done, we'll be able to leave. If that thing wants to keep me trapped, he'll need to be a god.\” Saleen answered very confidently, putting Sika at ease. Mages had no tendency to boast. If Saleen said that they would be able to leave, then there would not be any problem.
The oracle dropped beside the pool and cast intense light from his eyes, shining directly on the tower. The oracle saw the tower and was dumbfounded to find that it was made out of elementite. It would be difficult to break it.
The oracle was three meters tall, and a huge, crystal clear ring hovered behind his back. The oracle thought for a bit and summoned over a hundred angels from the ring, which flew out and stood around the pool.