The world of dreams.
Diatt.
A team of men in black clothing cautiously entered the city.
"My Lord Priest, ahead is the camp where Mass once occupied..."
A man in black robes identified landmarks and buildings, speaking earnestly.
"Mass has not been in contact with the cult for a long time, nor have his subordinates. It seems this expedition team has been wiped out..."
The one called Priest had a withered frame, his bones jutted out, but his eyes were bright, as if containing two black flames.
This was the mark of the 'Seeker of Darkness,' signifying that, although he might not be as powerful as the former High Priest, he was not far off.
He might even meet the minimum standards required to perform the 'Eclipse Ceremony' and become a 'Beast of Darkness.'
Such a person was indeed a high-ranking member within the Black Sun Cult, a true figure of importance!
"It appears that hidden dangers lurk within this city, or perhaps... another cult..."
The man in black who spoke first speculated.
The Black Sun Cult always dealt with heretics simply and brutally—by burning them alive, sacrificing them to the great Lord of Eclipse!
Previously, the Black Sun Cult had dispatched missionary teams that clashed with several other cult organizations, each side experiencing victories and defeats.
In such a deadlock, they specially dispatched a team led by a Priest to investigate the death of a team in a remote city, which left the man puzzled.
"Victor, do you have doubts?"
The Priest clearly noticed the man's hesitation and spoke in a solemn tone: "This is an order from the High Priest himself. He received an enlightenment from his divination that there is something here we seek!"
"So, it was personally directed by the High Priest."
The man in black immediately became solemn and respectful.
He held deep reverence for the High Priest, who had transcended life and become extraordinary.
The Priest watched this scene, the flames in his eyes flickered, becoming even darker: 'Great achievements... Perhaps... I, too, can attain them!'
They arrived at a former camp of Mass and his men, where they had once held scavengers. Now, it was desolate.
"Let's search for clues... my divination has been interfered with."
The Priest glanced around, frowning, and suddenly snapped his fingers.
Snap!
In the clear sound, things resembling layers of spider webs in the corner of the house immediately burst into black flames.
...
Inside a tall building nearby.
"Ah!"
Olivia exclaimed softly, pressing her temples: "The people who came this time are very strong. One of them is clearly a 'Seeker of Darkness,' likely a high-ranking member of the Black Sun Cult, serving the Tudor. The High Priest has not appeared..."
Lin, standing beside her, bit her lip and her eyes lit up: "Then we can fight!"
Now, the entire Diatt was virtually under the control of the Light of Redemption; this group's entry was quickly noticed.
Additionally, having redeemed a member of the Black Sun Cult, Lin had access to their latest internal information.
Within the Black Sun Cult, 'Unburned' and 'Burning Child' were still at the level of 'followers.' Above them were the Priests, who were truly high-ranking members of the church.
And above the Priests was the High Priest, equivalent to an archbishop!
This Priest was indeed a high-ranking member of the Black Sun Cult.
After the last incident, Lin had also gained many benefits. Although most of the tainted power was expelled, she was confident she could engage in combat with a third-stage 'Seeker of Darkness.'
"In terms of strength, indeed, we hold the advantage..."
Olivia thought about it, still feeling uneasy: "But for safety's sake, take the 'Flesh Staff'... Remember, only use it if absolutely necessary, and once you do, end the battle quickly..."
"Don't worry, besides, having one more fetishist isn't a big deal."
Lin's lips curled slightly, and her figure suddenly turned into a pool of blood, disappearing through the crack in the door.
Seeing this scene, Olivia's eye twitched: "Lin is also trying to train some members to walk the 'Crimson' path, but I always feel that even at the same level, she is much stronger than ordinary Crimson devotees... If it weren't for Our Lord, she might be the best follower?"
...
Inside the base.
The gaunt priest rubbed his forehead, feeling something was off.
Although the feeling of being watched had disappeared after burning the spider webs, a faint sense of danger had grown stronger!
Drip, drip!
Victor, who was searching the base, heard the sound of dripping water.
He opened a washroom and saw a faucet that wasn't tightly closed, with water overflowing from the basin.
"Really... the water supply system of this city is still working?"
Victor muttered, looking at the spreading water that had soaked his boots, preparing to close the faucet.
At that moment, the water on the ground suddenly changed color, turning crimson like blood!
A humanoid figure appeared; with a dagger-like right hand, it stabbed directly into Victor's back, and with its left hand covered Victor's mouth.
This elite of the Black Sun Cult fell into the pool of blood without even being able to resist, and even the flesh on his body started dissolving...
"The first one!"
Lin calmly stood up, whispering.
After the last incident, she had ascended using the knowledge she gained, awakening a completely new ability—Mimicry! She could transform the blood of a 'Blood Leaker' to imitate water and other liquids, possessing strong corrosive properties!
In the middle of the building, the priest was praying, suddenly standing up and rushing in a direction.
Boom!
A door was blown open by a fireball, revealing only the corpse of a member.
"Damn it, we're under attack!"
He roared loudly, alerting the remaining members.
At this moment, an arm suddenly emerged from a pool of blood on the ground, with a dagger at the end, plunging into the priest's back.
Puff!
The priest turned around, showing a strange smile on his face.
Suddenly, his entire body was engulfed in flames, exploding violently like a fireball.
Dark Flame Avatar! This was also an ability of the 'Seeker of Darkness,' creating a fire avatar that could explode upon attack!
The immense shockwave shattered the room's floor and the mirrors on the walls, with waves of high heat sweeping outward.
Lin's figure rolled out of the door, already bearing burn marks that couldn't be dissipated with blood transformation!
"So it's you, the Blasphemer—Lin!"
The priest stood not far away, with two followers behind him, an expression of joy on his face: "This must be a gift from Our Lord."
His expression suddenly turned calm, clasping his hands together and muttering: "The Lord said... let there be darkness!"
A layer of black domain suddenly emerged, spreading outward from him and devouring all light!
——Darkness Descends!