Chapter 441-Tip of the Iceberg
"Oh no, what is this massive magic circle?"
"This can't be..."
Peter's eyes widened as he witnessed Ronin, seemingly laughing maniacally.
"Hahaha"
Several swords of light had penetrated Ronin's body, yet he appeared unharmed and unfazed.
"Haha, this is excellent, just as expected of an archangel. However, I still have duties to fulfill for my master, so I must conclude this battle with a parting gift for you."
Ronin gazed at the sky and a drop of his black blood fell upon the colossal formation on the ground.
"Haha, sense the presence of one of my ten Shadow Generals."
Suddenly, a colossal figure, standing at ten meters tall, emerged from the magic circle.
The being was a thin man clad in black armor, wielding a scythe.
His face consisted of bone, and green light emitted from his eye sockets.
"Karak Karak."
"Master, it's been a while."
The giant figure bowed to Ronin, appearing genuinely delighted to see him again, though his skeletal visage couldn't express it.
"Heh, I've only just begun to recover my powers, so you are the only one I can summon. Nevertheless, an archangel should make for a satisfying meal."
Varmus nodded and reassured Ronin, saying, "Fear not, master. You should proceed with your mission and leave this chicken to me."
Varmus shifted his gaze toward Peter, who was petrified and couldn't believe what he was witnessing.
"No! No! This can't be real!"
"The Shadow Reaper!"
Archangel Peter was horrified.
He had undergone many perilous missions and adventures as an archangel with a long history.
He knew that there were ten Shadow Generals under the Assassin King, and one of them was Varmus, the Shadow Reaper.
Varmus was the former hero of the Death Goddess, transformed into a shadow puppet by the Assassin God.
Each of the ten generals possessed the power to confront an archangel, so Peter was terrified.
He wasn't afraid of Varmus, but of the mysterious figure who had summoned him. Only the Assassin King held such authority.
"No, he's alive! This is dire news."
Peter decided to escape, realizing that the situation was unfavorable.
He prepared to dispel the spell that maintained his summoning.
"Kakak, die!"
Varmus noticed Peter's attempt to flee. Although he couldn't prevent it because he wasn't in his real body, he could still inflict some damage.
Boom!
"Aargh!"
Ronin heard a loud cry and knew that Varmus had succeeded in harming Peter's origin.
However, Ronin paid no mind, as he was already racing toward Kaigu's location and had left a mark on him for easy tracking.
Despite being weakened from using his demonic arts, Ronin's determination propelled him forward.
......
In the heavenly realm, within the territory of the Angel Clan, Archangel Peter lay sleeping on a tree branch.
Suddenly, he awoke with a shout, his face filled with horror, and he noticed a black mark on his chest. He realized that he was being corrupted.
"That was close. I must report this to my fellow Archangels. This news will surely shake the celestial plane, and the fragile peace we've enjoyed will be disrupted," Peter thought urgently.
With determination, Peter shook himself awake and vanished from his location, rushing to convene a meeting of the Archangels.
.........
In a floating castle bathed in golden light, seven figures, each standing at a towering height of 100 meters, sat in a spacious hall, occupying their designated thrones.
The power radiating from these seven figures was immeasurable, and they appeared deeply serious.
Dum Dum Dum!
The sound of drums and trumpets, played by a group of angels, echoed through the hall.
It signaled the commencement of the Archangels' meeting.
Among the seven Archangels in the Angel Clan, only six were typically seen in public, as the Archangel of War had disappeared long ago, and her whereabouts remained unknown.
The seven Archangels were as follows:
Freya (The Angel of War)
Peter (Angel of Despair)
Miguel (Angel of Pity)
Pablo (Angel of Joy)
Diego (Angel of Sorrow)
Dalene (Angel of Hope)
Luther (Angel of Salvation)
They stood at the pinnacle of the angelic race and were chosen by the heavens to serve the Ten Commandments.
Their strength was formidable, and they held respect for the Ten Commandments above all other gods.
Peter, acting as the host for the meeting, rose from his throne, his expression one of despair.
"I've gathered you here because of the events I've experienced in the chaotic space sea,"
Peter began.
"I encountered a legendary enemy, unbelievably strong even though he is currently only a Divine Monarch. I sustained injuries in battle, and he has corrupted a part of my being."
Peter's words prompted various reactions from the other Archangels. Miguel responded with pity, saying, "Don't worry; I'll take care of your possessions after your demise."
Diego clapped his hands and remarked, "I will mourn your death."
Pablo chimed in, "Hey, stop it! We should be joyful that our friend Peter is finally going to die."
Amidst the playful banter, Dalene interjected, "No, there is always hope as long as you pray to our beloved God."
Luther added, "Be serious, everyone. There is salvation for those who seek shelter."
Peter attempted to regain their focus, saying, "No, let's all be serious. I encountered the Assassin King."
At this revelation, the atmosphere in the room shifted dramatically. Laughter and jests ceased, and the other Archangels regarded Peter with utmost seriousness. Peter then proceeded to share the details of his encounter.
.........…..
Inside the chaotic void, Dave had finally emerged from the cocoon, and his power immediately soared to the level of a Divine Monarch (Low-tier). The evolution he had undergone brought about not only a shocking change in his appearance but also a significant increase in his strength. His body was now saturated with chaos energy, and he felt lighter than ever before. It was as if he had transformed into a completely different creature, a true chaos being.
In order to attain the rank of Divine Monarch, one typically needed to condense a Mystical Heart, which served as the source of their power. However, Dave didn't face the same restrictions. The heart given to him by the woman had served as a substitute for the Mystical Heart, and it surpassed it in power, being a chaos heart.
Dave felt no hindrances on his path to breaking through, and he could directly cultivate to the peak tier before encountering the barrier of the Divine Emperor. Becoming a Divine Emperor required establishing a solid foundation and comprehending a law to reach the Grand Stage, ultimately solidifying their own domain.
The sudden surge in Ronin's strength was also attributed to his breakthrough, although the extent of the chaos he had unleashed remained unknown.