Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level? - [Vol. 6] Chapter 43

[Vol. 6] Chapter 43: Blood of Scales

This big guy seems to be full of grievances…

But it makes sense. Judging from the details revealed in its exchange with Ling Feng, Yazi was likely not captured and imprisoned here but instead voluntarily sealed itself in this underground sea beneath Yangyuan County. This was done under some kind of agreement with the First Saint of Western Origin Spirit Kingdom.

However, it seems the First Saint used some tricks when making that agreement. She didn’t disclose the whole truth to Yazi, instead offering a “grand vision” to coax it into staying confined all these years.

After being trapped for over a thousand years and given its temperament, which seems volatile to begin with. It’s entirely understandable that Yazi would be reacting this way now.

As Yazi’s wrath intensified, the previously tenuous atmosphere of communication completely disintegrated. While Ling Feng’s protective jade warded off most of the malevolent aura spilling out, that was merely the overflow. The real threat, Yazi’s full power, was now beginning to manifest.

The beast roared and struggled, causing the silver chains binding it to clang violently. The seven massive pillars surrounding Yazi lit up with glowing sigils and magical patterns, all working in unison to suppress the restless creature.

[ROAR!!! ROARRR!!!!]

Yazi abandoned any pretense of negotiation. What replaced it was a frenzy of draconic, bestial roars that reverberated through the entire crystal palace and the underground sea. The ground itself shook violently, trembling under the force of the raging beast’s fury.

Ling Feng quickly retreated a few steps, regrouping with the other two women. Her expression had turned more serious than ever before.

“This is worse than I thought… How did Yazi become so unstable? It seems we’ll have to resort to emergency measures.”

“Emergency measures? What are those?”

In response to the curious black-haired girl, Ling Feng turned her head.

“Strengthening the seal to forcibly contain it and prevent the collapse of this place, a purely martial solution. Violet, do you still remember that divine skill you used back in the Zeng family village to temporarily block Lingyue’s radiance?”

“Oh… you mean [Radiance of the Holy Light], right? I can use it, sure. But that thing is just a fancy light show with a little purification effect. Will it really calm down this oversized, angry beast? If you ask me, something like [Purification Rain] would be more efficient and straightforward for actual purifying…”

Missing the subtle sarcasm in someone’s “helpful” suggestion, Ling Feng simply shook her head quickly, firmly deciding on the plan she believed to be more reliable.

“As long as it’s usable! I will be performing a ritual shortly, using certain methods to temporarily suppress Yazi and strengthen the seal. However, the power I draw upon will be unstable. If I show signs of faltering, I’ll need you to support me at the critical moment with that divine skill. Can I count on you?”

“Uh… fine, it’s your call.”

Satisfied with Violet’s slightly reluctant agreement, Ling Feng gave a small nod and glanced toward Bai’er, signaling her with her eyes.

The latter, seemingly aware of the ability Ling Feng was about to use, looked visibly concerned.

“My Lady, are you certain about this? That technique is only to be used in the most dire of circumstances…”

“This *is* a dire circumstance! If Yazi breaks free, the [Yokai-Suppressing Seal] will collapse completely, and Yangyuan County along with surrounding regions will face utter devastation! There’s no need for further debate, my mind is made up!”

“Understood… As you command! Bai’er swears to protect you with her life!”

With her companions quickly aligned, Ling Feng took a deep breath. She reached into her chest and pulled out a peculiar necklace that had been hidden against her ample bosom. Tossing it to Bai’er, she immediately began to undergo a transformation.

An astonishing change unfolded around her. From her long gray hair, tiny flecks of golden-red began to emerge, like drops of crimson ink dissolving into clear water, or flames spreading and igniting everything in their path. Within seconds, the lower half of her flowing locks had turned entirely into a blazing gradient of vibrant red!

As if a restraint had been undone, a powerful and domineering aura immediately surged from Ling Feng’s body, causing her simple dress to billow. The deep-sea crystal palace was stirred by waves of water that rippled in response.

But her transformation did not stop there.

“With my Qilin blood, the magnificent divine power, please enter this body!!!”

Accompanied by her loud cry, a series of magical runes or characters appeared on Ling Feng’s back, glowing with mysterious light that even her dress could not conceal. These mystical patterns, filled with profound power, brought about an even more incredible transformation.

Smooth and small crimson scales rapidly sprouted across her skin, while a spiral-shaped horn began to extend from her forehead. Her bright eyes took on the glow of fire, turning into vertical pupils. Fiery flames erupted around her in the deep sea, and even the evil water around her could not touch her in the slightest!

This form could no longer be called human, it was closer to that of a monster. However, Bai’er seemed to have anticipated this change, standing firm beside her master with a sword in hand, guarding her as Ling Feng’s aura continued to surge outward.

Even the irritable Yazi was attracted by this aura that seemed to come from ancient times, causing Yazi to become even more furious.

[You are her descendant! There’s even another one besides above! Damn you! You should all die!!!]

[Roar!!!]

In the dragon-like beast’s frenzied roar, the silver chains binding Yazi shook even more violently. The seven massive sealing pillars groaned under the strain, their magical runes flickering and shimmering, seemingly nearing their breaking point.

At this moment, as Ling Feng’s transformation seemed complete, she suddenly bit her finger, and with blood burning like fierce flames, she raised her hand to unleash a beam of light!

Beneath her feet, a massive light seal immediately appeared, enveloping both herself and the seven distant pillars.

“[Seven Stars Evil-Subduing Seal], activate!”

The golden-red light shot into the air, flowing into the most violently shaking pillar. The flickering magical runes seemed to be nourished, and in an instant, they blazed brightly. An ancient, heavy aura immediately spread outward, becoming more stable. No matter how much Yazi struggled, it remained completely immobile.

[Roar!!! Roar!!!!!!!]

The beast roared in anger, but Ling Feng remained unfazed, her fingertips dripping more crimson blood like fire, gathering into a beam of light that stabilized and reinforced the second pillar.

Although the method appeared to be effective, it was clear that it came at a cost for Ling Feng.

The first time it was fine, but as she released the light a second time, her face visibly turned pale, likely due to the depletion of energy, but more so from the continuous loss of blood.

The pure blood essence, likely condensed from her bloodline’s essence, was needed for such immediate effects.

Moreover, advancing with this method made the bloodline within her body, inherited from her ancestors, increasingly unstable, risking a strong backlash at any moment. Therefore, Ling Feng could never reinforce all seven pillars by herself, unless she wanted to die here today.

The most experienced priestess, Violet, immediately made this judgment.

In a moment, the girl with the awakened beast blood raised her hand again, unleashing a third beam of light that stabilized one of the massive pillars. However, her previously powerful aura and fiery light visibly began to diminish, and her form wobbled slightly.

“It should be enough, master! We can’t continue any further!”

“……”

Ling Feng ignored Bai’er’s anxious plea, too drained to even turn and explain. She simply took a deep breath and raised her jade hand for the fourth time, pointing toward the seven evil-subduing pillars ahead.