The Evil God Summoned by the Saintess

Chapter 344: Chapter 342: Purification Begins

The appearance of the Abyss Gate brought the Mage League to a complete halt.

After realizing the danger of this thing, all countries launched emergency responses, sending high-tier mages to Kost to negotiate with the Northern Alliance.

As for the open and hidden struggles or interests exchanged during this period, outsiders had no way of knowing.

During the diplomatic activities, Blake also arrived at the hotel where the Divine Magic Academy’s competition team was staying. After getting the full details from Nikodemos, he called the Holy Maiden Squad together.

"I’ve learned about the entire situation."

Blake looked at Hilia with a strange expression. "I really didn’t expect the president of that committee to be so bold, actually daring to go against you, Hilia. This is their just deserts!"

Hilia slowly raised a question mark: "?"

What do you mean, actually daring to go against me?

Hilia felt like the principal had even more misunderstandings about her.

No, not just the principal. Even the people she knew from Huijin Divine Hall were like this too.

Hilia tried to explain: "This was a large-scale act by the Sect. They would have made a move on the Mage League whether I was here or not. I just happened to know how to unravel their operation, that’s all."

Blake smiled and nodded. "I know, I know. Which is exactly why this is what happens when they don’t listen to your advice."

Hilia: "..."

Blake burst into laughter and only stopped after a while, his expression turning serious. "Hilia, are you sure you can resolve the Abyss Gate in one day?"

Hilia nodded. "Half a day."

Blake looked at Phil. "If we let Phil do it, how long would it take?"

"No idea," Hilia and Phil spoke in unison.

Phil said, "I can purify contamination quickly, but... I haven’t dealt with an Abyss Gate before, so I don’t know the specifics. If the level of contamination goes beyond what I can handle, there’s nothing I can do."

Blake nodded, then looked at Benovia and the other two, smiling. "Every generation of Holy Maiden has their own unique approach to Holy Word, Purification, and Prayer. Phil and Hilia seem to have found their strengths. Don’t get left too far behind, you three."

Doris said, "Hmph, my Purification Skill isn’t just for clearing contamination. It’s meant for purifying ancient ruins. I’ll show you someday."

Hilia asked curiously, "Purifying ancient ruins? Like what Phil did at the Lost Lighthouse last time?"

"How could that be! Phil absorbed and purified contamination. What I’m talking about is purifying ruins with special curses. My Purification Skill will move in that direction. In the future, I’ll conquer all curses with one spell and bring out all the artifacts from the ancient ruins!"

"Ambitious."

Blake nodded approvingly. "Hilia, if you can resolve the Abyss Gate, we’ll have more bargaining chips when negotiating with the Northern Alliance. By noon tomorrow at the latest, you should attempt to break it. Get ready."

"Alright."

Hilia nodded in acceptance.

...

After talking with the principal and several mentors for quite some time, Hilia returned to the dormitory. As she was preparing to rest, she asked Rose, "Lord Rose, if everyone sees the impressive effect of my Purification Skill tomorrow... do you think I’ll be targeted by the Sect?"

Rose smiled slightly. "Count on it. Didn’t you clean out so many strongholds and use Purification Skill so many times before? They have footage, but they don’t know who it is. If you use the same kind of Purification Skill tomorrow, no doubt about it—the Deep Sea Mutual Aid Association will definitely see you as a major enemy. On your way back or after you return, they’ll launch attacks against you."

"Sect attacks... I’m not really afraid..."

"It’s never good to be targeted. Anyway, now, remember the other version of Purification Skill I’m sending to you. I’ve made a few tweaks to this one so that it works only as a special counter to the Abyss Gate and can purify it faster. But it’ll only work on the Abyss Gate. The effect on purifying Demonic Qi is a bit better than the normal spell, but still limited."

Hilia’s eyes lit up. "I want to learn!"

The girl closed her eyes, ready to receive the knowledge transmission from Rose.

Moments later, she opened her eyes. With her already master-level proficiency in Purification Skill, Hilia quickly spotted the subtle differences between this new version and the previous spell.

The biggest difference was that the display effect looked completely different.

Rose said, "This time, you need to work openly. I specially tweaked the spell’s effect so it resembles the Holy Court’s Purification Skill. That way, you’ll avoid being targeted by the Sect for constant assassinations."

Rose laughed as she spoke. "But, you’re about to take down the Abyss Gate they summoned with so much effort—good luck not being targeted."

"Let them target me if they want, I’ll purify however many come!" Hilia nodded and started practicing the new Purification Skill.

It was all interconnected, the learning process was very fast.

Before long, Hilia had fully mastered the casting method for this new Purification Skill.

While practicing, time flew by.

...

The next day.

Hilia received Blake’s notice. She was to handle the Abyss Gate at noon.

"This Abyss Gate is every bit as apocalyptic as its reputation suggests. On just the third day, Tier Four and Tier Five demons have already started to appear inside. The Northern Alliance is under tremendous pressure and retreating step by step."

Back at the competition grounds, Hilia saw several Tier Six Mages standing guard at the Abyss Gate below. Blake’s voice sounded by her side.

"After this is over, they’ll have no choice but to hold their noses and let us send people to help them wipe out the heretic sect. Hahaha, just thinking about those old geezers with that constipated look makes me want to laugh."

Blake’s mood seemed extremely good.

Hilia said nothing and, after listening for a moment, mounted her Flying Broom and flew to a spot between the two vortexes.

"Mr. Blake, I need everyone to protect me. While I’m casting the Purification Skill, demons from inside might attack me. Also, sect members lurking in the shadows... may launch assassinations."

Blake nodded. "With so many Tier Six Mages here, you can go ahead without worry."

If it were Northern Alliance mages saying this, Hilia might still be concerned, but with Blake’s word, she felt at ease.

Hilia nodded. Brilliant holy light gradually radiated from her body.

The Demonic Qi pouring out from the vortex instantly began to dissolve when touched by this light, as if it had met its nemesis.

Under the radiance of the Purification Skill, the spinning speed of the two vortexes seemed to slow slightly, though just barely.

Only the nearest Tier Six Mages could sense this change.

Everyone stared at Hilia in astonishment.

"Is this mage from the Divine Magic Academy possibly a candidate for Holy Maiden?"

"Her Purification Skill seems nearly identical to the standard used by the Holy Court but has such incredible efficiency..."

"I’ve always heard that everyone’s Purification Skill works differently. Didn’t pay it much mind before, but now, the gap between people is huge."

"Impressive. We’re seeing a young Tier Six Mage born right before our eyes."

"Careful—don’t let any demon disturb her."

"..."

The holy light grew brighter and brighter.

But at that moment, a mage from the Northern Alliance quietly approached Hilia—his longsword suddenly erupted with a terrifying wave of magic power and stabbed straight at her!

This sudden turn caught the Northern Alliance and other Empire mages completely off guard.

Except for Blake.