Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level? - [Vol. 6] Chapter 126

[Vol. 6] Chapter 126: The Spirit Maiden’s First Battle

Although Hen rarely used disposable, low-level explosive items, Violet, being a seasoned player with years of experience in the game, could easily recognize items unique to [Illusory World].

The small throwing grenades Hen had used were one of the most common and easily obtainable combat items in the game, with a wide variety available. Even new players, after completing a few simple beginner tasks, could get a batch of them to help with their growth.

These items had many advantages, such as taking up little space in your inventory, being easy to carry, and though their power was limited, they were a fully accessible item usable by players of any level.

It was true that the cost and rarity of high-level combat items increased with the materials required, making them unaffordable for new players. It was rare to see a beginner using high-level explosives to blast their way through. However, for players at higher levels or max level, these items were easy to acquire.

Even Violet, a priest class player who rarely used combat items, had dozens of different types stashed in her bag, but she seldom used them. In the end, these items were just somewhat useless.

Even the best disposable combat items, except for special types that couldn’t be replenished, typically only had the power of a normal skill from an Iv60-level player. For an Iv110 player, even a priest, they were mostly useless. Except for their various special effects.

For example, the explosive Hen just threw likely had a stunning effect. Its raw power wasn’t too strong, but if it hit an unprepared target with low resistance to negative effects, it could stun them for a long time or even knock them unconscious.

Violet nodded to herself. Hen’s strategy was clearly focused on control, not damage, and it seemed like she wasn’t using this tactic for the first time.

However, thinking that such a simple approach would lead to an easy victory was unrealistic. Her opponent was not simple.

As the smoke slowly cleared…

Amidst the smoke, the figure that remained standing unscathed reappeared before everyone’s eyes. Liu Quan had not been stunned by the explosive grenade. Instead, a thick and solid barrier, resembling a golden bell, had materialized around him at some point, completely protecting him and leaving him unharmed.

“Hmm? The Hongmen Golden Bell Shield… Is that really the Hongmen Golden Bell Shield? Isn’t that a legendary technique that’s been lost for over a century? How could it appear in the hands of such a young man?”

Murong Yun, who had been silently watching, couldn’t help but murmur in surprise. Violet, however, just shook her head in resignation.

“Hey, you’re overreacting a bit, right? It’s just like when you used the [Heaven-Opening Palm], isn’t it? Look, even Xiao Kong didn’t react. You still need to practice your composure, Uncle~”

“Is Violet complimenting me? Heh, I haven’t been down the mountain in ages, and I’ve never encountered those fleeting minor sects. It’d be hard to surprise me with something like that.”

The catgirl playfully swayed her head, and the white cat, Miaomiao, in her arms lazily licked its paw and yawned in boredom.

“Meow~”

“Both of you, the Hongmen Golden Bell Shield is a very ancient technique…” a middle-aged man in white explained, half-amused, half-sighing.

“This was created about seven hundred years ago by a powerful figure from the [Eastern Origin Mysterious Kingdom], named Hong. It’s a profound defensive technique, nearly invincible. It’s said that when perfected, it can even block true immortal attacks. It was once renowned far and wide.”

“But this technique has its flaws. While it’s strong defensively, it lacks offense. Moreover, the conditions required to practice it are extremely harsh, which led to it gradually fading from popularity as the times changed. I’m actually seeing its successor for the first time. I’ve only read about it in some old books.”

“This young man, Liu Quan, can concentrate his spiritual energy and externalize the Golden Bell Shield, suggesting that his mastery of the ‘Hongmen Golden Bell Shield’ has progressed to at least an intermediate level. It’s commonly believed that the average person would need to be well into their forties to achieve such a feat.”

“To achieve such mastery at such a young age is truly rare. I’m over ten years older than him and possess the legendary [Heaven-Opening Palm], but I wouldn’t dare claim I could easily break through his defense… The younger generation is formidable.”

“Yes, yes~ Formidable indeed~”

Miss priestess responded with a few casual words, but she wasn’t as surprised as Murong Yun. After all, if a sect like the [Shocking God Sect] couldn’t even handle something like this, it would truly be a joke.

However, to truly impress someone with broader vision, like Violet, who was far beyond the level of a mere mortal like Murong Yun, it would take much more than this. Even among humans, Violet had seen plenty of individuals more impressive than Liu Quan.

While the conversation was going on, the battle between Hen and Liu Quan had already been going on for over ten moves, and it was getting quite intense. Well, more accurately, Liu Quan was standing there like a wooden post, while Hen, from her higher position, casually tossed all kinds of explosive devices down at him, causing massive explosions.

It seemed that as Murong Yun had described, the “Hongmen Golden Bell Shield” was a defensive ability. While it excelled at defense, it had essentially discarded most offensive techniques. If Hen had fought Liu Quan on the ground, maybe Liu Quan could have used his strength to endure attacks and attempt some basic counterattacks like charging or grappling. But now that Hen was floating in the air, supported by the silver shuttle, she had completely secured an undefeated position.

Anyone with a clear view could tell that although the fight seemed evenly matched, with both sides appearing to be at a standstill, Liu Quan’s spiritual energy supporting the Golden Bell Shield would eventually run out, while Hen’s odd spherical devices seemed to be endless.

At this point, it was a matter of which one would give in first. Whether the shuttle’s energy would run out, forcing Hen to land, or Liu Quan would exhaust his own energy. But that would likely take a while, and for a sparring match, it was getting a bit embarrassing.

“Forget it, we concede this round. Let’s call it quits,” said a tall young man named Shangguan Hong, stepping forward to stop the fight. Although he seemed a bit helpless, he genuinely praised the skill.

“What an eye-opener! I never expected there were such interesting fighting styles in the world. We were too narrow-minded and made a mistake, indeed.”

As he had promised, this sparring match ended without any casualties. It seemed that the [Shocking God Sect] had sent out this disciple specialized in defense to test the waters and maintain a stable position. Clearly, this wasn’t the first time they had come to challenge someone’s dojo. They looked quite familiar with the process, probably doing this kind of thing frequently.

“Little sister, you’re amazing. I can’t beat you.”

Liu Quan, the [Shocking God Sect] disciple, retracted his Golden Bell Shield, seemingly unfazed. He simply gave a hearty bow to the silver-haired girl, who had just landed back on the ground, her expression still calm and indifferent. With a slight nod from her, he walked back to join his companions.

As the one who actually fought Hen, Liu Quan no doubt had a deeper understanding of the situation than the onlookers. Perhaps he had noticed something important.

Though Liu Quan returned to his group, the silver-haired girl didn’t mimic his action. After all, the rule he had mentioned earlier was that each side would send three people to fight in turn. Since she was strong enough, there was no reason why she couldn’t handle all the opponents by herself.

Soon, the [Shocking God Sect] chose their second challenger.

This new challenger was quite different from Liu Quan. She was a petite young girl, about the same size as the priestess lady, with a youthful face that looked quite delicate. She wore a sea-green sect robe, which perfectly emphasized her figure, showing the curves of her body despite her small frame. Though her height and build were similar to some others, her chest was even more prominent than Xiao Kong’s, and could almost rival that of the Bright Light Saintess of the Holy Empire.

It was hard to understand, and while it made one reflect on the vast differences between people, it also caused a few to grit their teeth in frustration.

Ignoring the curious glances from those around her, the small girl with a youthful face walked up to the battlefield. Her long sea-green hair fluttered in the breeze, waving like a gentle wave. Her delicate face remained cold, giving off an air of chill.

“Shangguan Yao,” she introduced herself.

With the same surname and similar facial features, she seemed to be the younger sister of Shangguan Hong.

Facing off with each other, Hen’s attitude remained as indifferent as always.

“Come,” she said, her voice calm.

The moment her words fell, Shangguan Yao’s figure instantly blurred, vanishing from her original spot. When she reappeared, she was suddenly right behind the silver-haired girl!