Lucifer, Layla and Perenna stood in front of what looked like a ruined village. Dried corpses strewn around the ruins while not a single hut remained undamaged.
In the middle of the ruined village, a crimson pillar stood tall, reaching towards the demonic sky while a conspicuous figure floated right in front of the pillar.
Strangely, the pillar was shaped irregularly. The lower part of the pillar was smooth and considerably flat when compared to the uneven top end of the pillar.
Meanwhile, the black-clothed remained in the air with her head hung low as a pure white globe of light kept on revolving around its figure.
From time to time, the orb would pass from beneath her face, exposing her true appearance to everyone, shocking Layla to the core while Perenna also frowned.
Mangled flesh and butchered nose, her lips torn while the entirety of her teeth made her look ghastly. Her quivering eyelids remained shut while her face couldn't be described as a human's anymore.
If not for her bodacious curves, Layla would've definitely mistaken her for an infernal creature while Perenna's thoughts were completely different from Layla's.
Being one of the crueler humans of the society, Perenna was well versed in the art of Interrogation and torture, even if she couldn't compare to her master's psychological aspect.
But it was even hard for her to do something like that to a human.
Rapping, killing, kidnapping... these activities were the source of her earnings, her bread and butter. But even she would kill a stubborn enemy rather than putting someone through the shit that this strange woman in front of them went through in her life.
"Lucifer, do you know who she is?"
Layla asked with a dry throat.
"She is a corpse. The million essence question should be the plans I have for this corpse."
With a calm expression, he walked forward as his body was suddenly surrounded by a white flame that started corroding his skin at a pace visible to the naked eye.
"Still weak."
Before Layla or Perenna could jump in, Lucifer's body was covered in purple devilish flames as he transformed into his unholy form.
His wings unfurled as the crimson mark on his forehead shone brilliantly. His pitch black tail flicked and he immediately flew straight towards the pure white orb revolving around the woman.
Meanwhile, the crimson tower that acted as the most obvious landmark glittered the moment Lucifer reached near the floating figure.
Rumble
The ground started to shake as the pillar vibrated. Cracks spread throughout the ruined village as the pillar slowly shrunk down.
It shrunk!
With a massive pit left behind, a beautiful crimson handled sword appeared with delicate patterns inscribed over its reflective blade. The handle was shaped in the form of a dragon's head creating a small loop from where the user could grip the handle and use the sword.
Weng
With a crisp sound, the blade flew towards Lucifer at a blinding speed while he continued towards the white orb steadily.
Thud
Letting go of the floating figure, the orb immediately tried to escape once it felt the mayhem brought by Lucifer's very existence.
Pointing at the orb, Lucifer simply spoke a single word.
"Capture."
Induced by Lucifer's words, the trajectory of the crimson sword changed and it immediately glowed brilliantly. The dimly lit valley brightened up by the existence of newly formed crimson sun and chains formed from purple flames shot towards the fleeing orb.
Perenna and Layla couldn't register such sudden changes as their eyes were already attracted to the large quantities of pitch black smoke emerging from the deep pit and diffusing into the air.
Under the watchful eyes of the duo, the crimson sky slowly darkened while the crimson sword turned normal once again with a set of chains emerging from its handle and coiling around the glowing orb.
Watching the crimson sword flying towards him, Lucifer broke into a smiled and under his pleased gaze, the sword revolved around him.
Extending his hand, Lucifer's fingers grazed past the beautiful reflecting surface of the blade as a soul-numbing chime emerged from the sword, arousing a sense of satisfaction in Perenna's and Layla's heart.
"Tripta... it's truly been a long time."
Lucifer's eyes flashed and his hand immediately grabbed onto the handle of the crimson sword.
Whoosh
Slashing in the empty air, a powerful pressure emanated from the sword and a deep purple sword qi followed the direction of the slash, creating a deep scar on the already ruined land.
Flying down with the sword in his hands, he smiled at Layla and Perenna who couldn't help but await his explanations.
If the destroyed village could be reasoned then the giant pillar turning into a sword and the corpse of this horribly mangled woman made it necessary for them to hear an explanation before understanding the whole situation.
Placing Tripta on his hips, another chain rose up from its handle and coiled around Lucifer while it kept the struggling ball of light in check.
"Let me introduce you two to this place once again.
Welcome to the Rank 9 Legendary Continent, Immortal Valley. The accumulation of my previous self's cultivation."
Hearing his words, both of them gulped.
Rank 9?
Rank 9!!
"Please keep your doubts to yourself, we still aren't safe."
Lucifer's words brought a small frown on their faces as he pointed at the small orb of light.
"Perenna, this is a holy attributed Essence Crystal. You will meditate on this crystal and form your Holy sphere, understood?"
"Yes, master."
"At best, we all have one day before we leave this place."
Perenna nodded while Lucifer placed his hand on Tripta's handle and whispered softly as the sword let out a slightly reluctant chime before separating from Lucifer's body and attaching itself to Perenna's waist.
With a mere thought, the chains covering the Holy Essence Crystal gradually converged on Perenna's body as the purple chains coiled on Perenna's body, placing the essence crystal on Perenna's body.
Meanwhile, he looked at Layla and then looked back at the mangled corpse.
"Ready to take your second element?"
His words shocked her deeply while the whole Immortal Valley was finally covered in darkness.
***
Rising Sun Empire, Dusk Empire and the Beastmen were the occupants of the continent named– Nirvan.
Aside from these super empires that controlled the continent, there was a group of warriors way back in the ancient times that fought a war... a terrible war.
Seven terrible enemies against the whole world.
Just the seven were enough to decimate the armies filled with million strong men. But these seven were eventually taken down by a group of another seven heroes.
If the warring seven were the sins of the continent then the heroic seven spread virtues to curb the extent of the damages brought to the land due to the sinful seven.
These heroes emerged from the Human race as well as the Beastmen, symbolising the strength of unity.
After the defeat of the sinful seven, the seven virtuous heroes of the continent finally spread a long-lasting peace and happiness that wasn't disrupted any time soon and went into an eternal slumber.
Presently, in the burial chambers of the Rising Sun Empire, Dusk Empire, Elf Kingdom, Ogre's Morgue, Goblin's Palace, Atlantis and Yggdrasil Mansion, pairs of seven eyes of different races opened up collectively.
If anyone saw these figures and matched their portraits with the famous men of the world then they would be shocked to find out that these seven were the Virtuous Heroes of the Continent.
***
"Lucifer, what do you mean?"
Layla looked at the corpse and couldn't help but feel a sense of disgust rise in her heart. It wasn't that she disrespected the dead. On the contrary, she was trained as a soldier and she had a deep sense of loyalty and comradeship. She always believed that no matter what the past actions or the crimes that the dead committed, after their passing, they should be shown the kindness to have a proper burial.
But the condition of the corpse made her disgust the person who actually put this corpse in such a state.
"This woman is special... extremely special. Her origin is extraordinary and yet her fate seems even more impressive.
She was the one to gain the only curse element known to humanity. The prisoner of the Garden of Eden, the Goddess' smile destroyed her entire life."
Lucifer looked at Layla and smiled lightly and spoke the words that made Layla's eyes wide in disbelief.
"She is the first human to walk on the face of planet— Eve, The Fate Witch."
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Author's Note:
This novel will contain religious figures from a lot of religions, such a lucifer from biblical studies. I just want to say that this is a work of pure fiction where the past of many characters in this series will not conform to the history interpreted by various religions.
With that being said, I would also like to point out that I don't mean any offence to any religion and if someone doesn't feel like reading this novel then fine, but hate comments and reviews regarding the various religious concepts will not be tolerated!
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Perenna sat on the charred ground as her light blue robe and her healthy skin were already covered in soot that polluted the whole valley. With a glowing orb stuck to her forehead alongside purple chains coiling around her upper body, her eyes remained closed as the surrounding holy element flowed into her body.
What shocked her deeply was the fact that even if the surroundings looked quite 'demonic', this place was actually rich in Holy element.
Meanwhile, the orb stuck on her forehead had its power consumed by a small margin as Perenna finally started forming her Elemental Sphere.
A Holy elemental sphere, to be exact.
Meanwhile, Lucifer slowly removed the cloth above Eve's head and Layla couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.
If her face was hideous enough then her boils-filled head could cause nausea to any sane being capable of intelligence, which of course, excluded Lucifer.
Layla took a step back and hung her head low while the strange and squishy sounds coming from Lucifer's direction made her want to walk away, but she didn't. It wasn't like she didn't dare walk away.
She felt that it would end up as a disgrace on her note when Lucifer was capable of looking at a corpse indifferently while she had to look away to suppress her rising emotions.
Gathering her courage, she slowly forced her head up and looked at Lucifer's hand lodged inside her head while yellow and disgusting-looking liquid flowed out of her head, covering her entire face and scalp.
"Vhoghhhh."
Unable to suppress her disgust, Layla finally looked sideways and vomited her stomachs out while a rotten smell spread out from Lucifer's direction.
Chhhk
With a swift pull, Lucifer took his hand out and placed a light blue crystal covered in disgusting liquids beside Eve's body.
Wiping his hands with his robe, he looked at Layla, who wasn't quite finished yet.
"Layla, you do understand that we are in a hurry, right?"
Layla nodded while another bout of vomiting started.
Seeing this Lucifer thought for a moment before speaking out.
"I am not going to stop you from vomiting, but remember that this may be the last opportunity for you to gain a unique element that can be only wielded by you.
One more thing, the curse element... it's quite special. The importance of this element may even exceed Perenna's dual elements in some cases.
You have five seconds to collect your thoughts and calm down."
Lucifer's words startled her heart. He was presenting her with an opportunity to become a dual element cultivator, just like Perenna and not just that, she would be able to cultivate a completely unique element.
But the moment she recalled Eve's corpse, all her past training felt like a complete waste.
Rubbing her mouth with her sleeves, she slowly nodded and straightened her back.
Slowly turning back, her mouth puffed up as she placed her hand over her mouth to control her actions.
"Good."
Nodding with a satisfied expression, Lucifer sat near Eve's corpse and picked up the crystal he placed near her.
A purple flame covered his hand as a rush of refreshing feeling entered his body through his palms, the core being the source of such a strange energy.
"What do I have to do?"
Afraid that she might have to physically touch the corpse, Layla sat near Lucifer and asked out.
"You wait."
"What?"
Layla couldn't believe her ears.
"I said, you have to wait patiently."
Lucifer didn't require much concentration to control these purple flames and replied plainly.
"You tricked me?"
Layla asked with a stunned expression.
"I didn't trick you. I merely stated a condition that, if satisfied, would allow you to gain a new element."
Even though it's in his nature to lie, he didn't lie this time.
Layla fell silent after hearing his words before asking out once again.
"How do you do it? I mean, any sane person would naturally feel repulsed by the sight of Eve's corpse and yet, you had the heart to cover your hand with all of that..."
She spoke lightly while her gaze lingered on Lucifer. She was different from both Lucifer and Perenna. Even though she was a trained soldier, she was never a cold-hearted murderer. This fact made her feel quite distant from Lucifer time and again.
"Layla, if your hands are already covered in someone else's blood... then I don't think that the sight of their brain fluids should bother you."
Lucifer had a calm expression while there was quite a long list of doubts budding inside of him as well. But he understood that neither Layla or Perenna could solve them so he chose to remain quiet.
The group fell into silence as Layla decided to cultivate her fire element till Lucifer asked for her.
Of course, she changed her location as cultivating near someone else might disrupt both of their actions.
Meanwhile, Lucifer's body was going through a wonderful transformation. His body's quality kept on increasing as the Vitality of the highest quality gushed into his body.
Vital Origin!
If the other scholars and the heroic seven found out that Lucifer was actually absorbing the Vital Origin itself, they wouldn't just feel envy, they would throw away their virtues and fight for this Essence Crystal even if it meant causing destruction in the entire mortal plane.
In this entire world, only two people were born with such a miraculous vitality crystal inside their body.
The Rebellious Eve and the Traitorous Adam.
A faint luster emerged from his smooth skin while his face had a healthy glow that couldn't be covered by the soot covering him.
Not only that, but his own Vital Essence that he utilised to transform Perenna's constitution was restored completely and also reinforced by uncountable times. He was the next inheritor of Eve's Vital Origin.
He can never run out of vital energy in his body. His natural rate of recovery had increased by countless times and his body itself could handle more than one elements.
Opening his eyes, he looked at Eves mangled corpse appreciatively.
"Your corpse can finally be of some use."
He spoke unceremoniously and called for Layla.
It is time to make final preparations.
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