Village Head's Debauchery

Chapter 1200  Completing the Condensation Process of Two Vylkr Containers, Ascension To A Six-Star Warrior!

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'After I recover my body, I will ensure that Paradise is safe, and you won't have to worry about encountering such formidable foes anymore,' Aerialia thought.

She would blame herself if something happened to him, and she could have stopped it but didn't.

"I promise," Orion said with a nod.

Silence enveloped their surroundings.

"It's time for you to return. Be careful of that demigoddess. I suspect she's been monitoring you. She is currently waiting for you to awaken outside. If she does anything harmful, don't hesitate to activate the crimson greatsword mark, and I will immediately be by your side," Aerialia warned, her voice breaking through the silence.

"I'll be careful," Orion nodded. "But I want to stay a little longer," he added, turning his head to rest his face on Aerialia's soft lap.

Aerialia snorted and snapped her fingers. A bright flash of light engulfed Orion's vision, forcefully pulling him out of the crimson greatsword mark's space.

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Orion opened his eyes, groaning in pain. Every part of his body felt searing and aching, causing him to gasp and groan continuously. Suddenly, a warm sensation filled his body, easing his pain and making him sigh in relief.

Orion realized he was lying on his bed. Sensing another presence in the room, he turned his head and saw Zera standing at the corner of the bed. Her uncovered eye was filled with worry as she stared at him.

"You've finally awakened. I did my best to treat you and prevent the situation from worsening," Zera sighed in relief. Are you okay?" she asked.

"I feel slightly better. Thank you for your help," Orion responded. He clutched his head and gently pushed himself upright, wincing in pain.

Zera stopped him. "Although I've healed you, you still need to rest and let your body recover. You shouldn't move yet. I'll report your condition to Aurora and Aerialia, and I'll inform Morriel to attend to you until you fully recover," she said.

Orion nodded, realizing there was no reason to move. He stayed in bed, needing at least another hour for his body to fully recover. He decided to use the time to think about what to do next.

"Based on your condition, I take it you failed to advance to a six-star warrior," Zera asked, her concerned gaze focused on him.

Orion nodded.

"And I take it you want to try again once you've recovered?" Zera asked.

"Yes, I will," Orion responded, looking at Zera with a determined expression that stunned her.

Zera had expected him to give up after his first failed attempt, but seeing his determination to try again made her curious why he was willing to endure such torment again.

"Can I ask why you're going this far?" Zera asked, her tone and expression filled with curiosity.

"It's because millions of people are counting on me to ensure their survival. I have territories to look after, soldiers willing to die for me, and we'll encounter more formidable enemies who won't hesitate to kill them. As the Supreme Leader of Paradise, I need to be prepared to shoulder their burdens, not place them on others. That's not how I do my things," Orion smiled.

Hearing his words, Zera's eyes widened in realization. She had thought Orion would have it easier with so many formidable divine beings in Paradise's ranks. But that wasn't the case. He wasn't relying on the strength of the goddesses beside him but focused on acquiring his own. Most mortals would have done otherwise, but he was different. Such a man was genuinely worthy of being the partner of a powerful goddess like Aurora.

"I admire your determination and mindset. Fortunately, I've come up with a solution to help you ascend to a six-star warrior," Zera said, smiling.

"And what is it?" Orion asked, raising an eyebrow in curiosity. He hadn't agreed to Aerialia's suggestion about Aurora's help because of the deal he had made with Zera. He wondered if Zera knew he could complete his ascension with someone else's help, but even if she did, he didn't care.

"It's the Divine Fountain of Evergold," Zera explained. "With its miraculous effects, keeping your body intact as you prepare to advance will be easy. I've already spoken to the goddesses, who agreed to let you use it."

"Are you certain it will work?" Orion asked, furrowing his brows. The Divine Fountain of Evergold was one of the main ingredients in creating both the Condensed Vylkr Essence Rebirth Elixir and the Condensed Vylkr Essence Nourishing Elixir, but Orion was doubtful about the effects it would have on him, considering its immense divine properties.

"It will, as long as you don't stay in it for an extended period. Apart from aiding in your ascension, it could also provide additional benefits. Once you're well-rested, I'll take you there to try it out. However, if it's unsuccessful, I'll aid you in looking for another means," Zera responded, understanding Orion's concerns.

Orion fell silent momentarily before nodding. "Okay. I'll give it a try," he said.

"I'll send Morriel to attend to you soon," Zera responded. She nodded at him before turning and exiting the room, ensuring to close the door behind her. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Watching her leave, Orion quickly activated the crimson greatsword mark to summon Aerialia and inform her about the situation. He didn't fully trust Zera and the goddesses within her to keep their hands tied and simply watch him in such a vulnerable position.

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After informing Aerialia of his discussion with Zera and making preparations, Orion regained consciousness. With Morriel tending to him, he spent the rest of the day reflecting on where his plan had gone wrong.

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Thanks to Zera's assistance, Orion only took a day to recover. The next day, Zera came to escort him safely to the hall where the Divine Fountain of Evergold was securely housed.

Orion stood at the top of the stairs, just beside the pool. Zera kept her distance near the pool while Aerialia hovered in the air at a safe distance, her firm gaze focused on the golden and black liquid.

"What are the functions of the Divine Fountain of Evergold?" Aerialia asked, glancing at Zera. She had wanted to ask when she first saw the goddess of Twilight Chorus and Fortune use it but refrained, as it would have been too rude. After spending several months here and watching Orion about to immerse himself in the golden pool, she seized the opportunity to inquire.

"I'm sorry, goddess Aerialia, but I cannot reveal such sensitive information. However, you can rest assured that Orion will complete his advancement to become a six-star warrior and may even gain other benefits," Zera replied.

Aerialia nodded in understanding and refocused her gaze forward. She realized that the goddesses weren't ready to disclose the secrets of the sacred pool.

In the distance, Orion placed a Condensed Vylkr Essence Nourishing Elixir pill into his mouth and swallowed it. Taking a deep breath, he stepped forward, sinking his feet into the mixed golden and black pool. Before he could comprehend what had happened, a mysterious force gripped his right leg and flowed into his body. Suddenly, the golden and black liquid spread upward, climbing his upper leg.

Zera had informed him that the Divine Fountain of Evergold was sentient. Although Orion didn't doubt her words, he was still surprised when it felt like he had stepped onto an invisible platform. Without hesitation, he placed his other foot in and began advancing forward. Slowly, he submerged into the pool as he moved ahead until the deep golden and black mixed waters clung to his face, and he vanished beneath the surface.

A tranquil wave of silence filled the surroundings.

Unlike when Zera had entered the Divine Fountain of Evergold, causing it to boil, several minutes after Orion stepped in, it remained calm as though nothing had transpired.

Aerialia grew concerned and attempted to move forward to check on him. But before she could, Zera swiftly said, "I'm sure you can sense that this pool can also affect divine souls. It's best you stay a safe distance away for your own safety. I promise you that Orion is fine."

Aerialia clenched her fist and continued to wait patiently, her sharp, solemn gaze fixed on the pool, awaiting any changes.

Another minute passed. Although the hall remained tranquil, the world outside the manor couldn't say the same. Heavy blue lightning-bathed storm clouds emerged above the manor, quickly spreading into the distance. Thunder and lightning streaking through the skies echoed within the sealed room, reverberating with a loud "CRACKLE! BOOM!"

Aerialia and Zera snapped their heads to the side, their eyes tearing through the walls to look outside. Witnessing the bluish lightning-filled storm clouds that enveloped the heavens above the sanctuary and continued spreading into the distance, they withdrew their gazes. They refocused on the calm golden and black pool.

Aerialia's shoulders relaxed, knowing that this lightning storm was triggered by Orion, which meant he was fine. Even Zera, who once wore a confident expression, looked relieved. Now, they could only observe in anticipation and await the results.

Meanwhile, within the Divine Fountain of Evergold, Orion continued to form his Vylkr containers until they reached ninety-eight per cent completion. Cracks appeared all over his body, and the Divine Fountain of Evergold filled the gaps in his skin, slowly seeping into it. It felt as though his body was being healed and held together by some mysterious force, allowing him to push forward despite his insides continuously falling apart. Yet, Orion was determined to keep going.

Ninety-nine percent…

One hundred percent…

BOOM!!!

The resounding tremors of the two fully condensed Vylkr containers echoed throughout every fibre of his body–his bones and muscles—and surged a flood of Vylkr energy alongside them. His insides churned, and suddenly, the Divine Fountain of Evergold around him began to boil as though reacting to his condition.

However, that only lasted for a moment before Orion's bones started reconstructing, his tissues, veins, and muscles filling in until his skin reformed, erasing the cracks that had previously marred his body.

Orion felt as though his entire body was being reborn, as though even his soul was undergoing a strange phenomenon.

SWISH!!!

SWISH!!!!

Numerous lights emerged from Orion's body, shooting out of the pool. Above the Divine Fountain of Evergold, the beams of light halted and took the form of Orion's many artefacts.

Miniature Mountain!

Morphic Puppet!

False Solara's Divine Eye!

Even the Crimson Greatsword appeared in a beam of light, converging beside them. They hovered, suspended in the air as though waiting for something.

Unfortunately, Orion could not see the scene unfolding above him. His gaze remained fixed on the pool before him as he slowly began losing consciousness due to the rapid changes taking place within him. There were too many transformations for him to focus on all at once. Suddenly, another surge of power erupted from within. Shifting his senses toward it, Orion saw the ember of white flame he had forcefully absorbed when he killed White Flame. It was now burning vigorously inside him. He had heard good things about the potential benefits from Aegis of the Arctic Deity and Aerialia. Nonetheless, Orion was more concerned about the negative consequences. According to his knowledge, he was certain that every power came at a price.

The mysterious power from the white ember flowed throughout his body, aiding in his body's reformation. At the same time, he felt another change. The two Vylkr containers he had just formed were gradually expanding under the influence of this mysterious power, drawing in the Vylkr energy emanating from the pool while expelling the golden liquid from his body.

Initially, the Vylkr containers had a diameter of approximately 1.68 inches (42.67 mm). However, they had expanded, doubling in size to about 3.36 inches (85.34 mm), increasing their energy reserves by 200%!

Orion was shocked and in disbelief, never imagining such a thing was possible. Even though he couldn't sense a significant change in his body yet, he could feel it gradually adapting to the sudden expansion of his Vylkr containers.

Orion became excited but maintained his composure. He wondered what incredible changes this mysterious development would bring him. Regardless, he knew the results would be far from insignificant.

An hour passed, and Aerialia and Zera's expressions morphed into concern.

Outside, a light drizzle began to fall. The sudden event stunned the sanctuary's residents, prompting them to stay indoors. The Priestess Manor was covered by a protective barrier, and while the Arch-Knights sensed something was happening inside, they chose not to intervene.

Instead, they focused on watching over the inhabitants and surveying the area outside the fortress walls for potential intruders.

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Outside the Mirror Realm, in the Pocket Dimension,

Far to the southeast, in the Tidal Wave Kingdom,

On the veranda of the grand, majestic main palace of the Tidal Depths Kingdom, overlooking rows of houses, towers, and avenues stretching endlessly into the distance, with crowds of people bustling about their day, stood two individuals—Brane and Zara.

After Orion and Aurora ventured into the spiralling water vortex, they gathered with the remaining forces within the pocket dimension and stayed in the Tidal Depths Kingdom, which was spacious enough to comfortably accommodate all of them.

It had been three months since anyone had contact with Orion and Aurora.

Although everything had remained stable, aside from the natural emergence of a few tainted beings who were swiftly eliminated before they could cause any damage—several soldiers had ventured into the Mirror Realm to stabilize their Void Hearts and reduce the risk of becoming tainted. Unfortunately, their memories were blurred when they returned with incredible new strength. This also prevented them from understanding what had transpired there or knowing if this was also where Orion and Aurora had ventured into.

Regardless, Brane and Zara weren't anxious about anything happening to them. Instead, they couldn't help but grow even more eager for their arrival, wondering what new surprises Orion and Aurora would bring with them. Their anticipation rose the longer they waited.

Suddenly, the door behind them opened, and an ice nymph with deep purple skin, clad in armour with a greatsword hanging on her back, stepped in.

This ice nymph was Nadia, the former Supreme Ruler of the Bastion of the Wailing Gnarled. Behind her were two rows of armoured nymphs and human soldiers. They marched forward and bowed respectfully.

"What is it?" Zara asked, turning around alongside Brane to face them.

"It's urgent information, great warriors. Someone from outside the barrier has arrived and wishes to speak with you," Nadia said.