Alion had completely healed thanks to Karyk's help. Even his hands that were cut previously had grown back, making it appear that nothing was wrong. Moreover, Alion appeared to have grown even stronger.
Next to Alion was the Holy Priestess of Darkness, accompanied by the Spirit of God of Darkness.
"Avilia?" Zena exclaimed, watching her friend writhing in pain. The others also saw her in pain, watching her skin turn bluish as if she had been poisoned.
The only one who wasn't surprised was Karyk, as he glanced at the Lord of Upper Realm Aliac.
He realized what was happening. Avilia wasn't poisoned. If anything, what was happening was a good thing for her.
"Don't disturb her. She's going through something that's helpful for her. She won't die," Karyk spoke, casting a barrier that stopped Zena and the others from approaching Avilia.
As the minutes passed, Avilia's pain began to subside, and her bluish skin slowly returned to its normal color. Karyk knew that the transformation was complete when Avilia opened her eyes, revealing a radiant golden glow within them.
She stood up, her body exuding an aura of power. She wasn't as strong as Karyk or Aliac, but her strength had grown by leaps and bounds compared to what it used to be before. At this point, she could be compared to Alion in strength.
"Looks like you brought some friends. As luck would have it, I have a few more energy crystals, enough for them." Aliac brought a few more crystals.
Since one person could only take one of it in their lives, he didn't give more to Avilia. Instead, his aura sent a crystal floating towards Alion, Novius and Cylix.
A Crystal even went to the Priestess of Darkness and one to Zena. However, the crystal that went to Zena shattered into a thousand pieces, thanks to Karyk interfering.
Zena wasn't a mage or a Demigod. The strength she gained from the crystal wasn't significant. For her, it wasn't worth it to go through the pain only to be on the same level as an ordinary priest. Thus, Karyk interfered with her.
All of them looked toward Karyk, as if asking for his opinions. "It'll be painful but it won't kill you. Eat it."
As for Zena, he directly told her that it wasn't useful for her. Instead, he was personally going to make sure that he stayed out of harm's way as much as possible.
He also thought about Gabriel, but strangely enough, he couldn't feel Gabriel's presence, as if the man didn't exist anymore.
He didn't realize that it was the Abyssal Dragon's heart that Gabriel absorbed that was interfering in the soul connection. He believed Aliac's word and believed that Gabriel was no more.
He felt angry at Caen for killing Gabriel. Not only that, Caen also destroyed his home world and so many lives, all for his anger. But still, he couldn't get himself to find Caen and kill him.
Caen's father was the reason Karyk existed. Even after there was such great risk for Chaos to bring a child back from Abyss and give him life, he did it. He didn't think twice before granting Karyk his essence, even at the cost of getting weaker.
It wasn't a lie to say that Karyk would've had a harder time surviving if it wasn't for Chaos. Karyk felt grateful for the man who granted him everything, without hoping for anything in return.
Before Karyk could even think about paying Chaos back, he was gone, forever disappearing from the world. Karyk couldn't even thank the man for everything. However, Caen was still the Bloodline of Chaos.
Karyk couldn't convince himself to end the Bloodline of his Savior, no matter how much he hated Caen. His mind was conflicted, which was why he decided to completely stay away from the outside world.
Novius and Cylix are the Crystal. Even the priestess of Darkness ate it after getting a confirmation from the Spirit of God of Darkness. And lastly, Alion also ate it.
Aliac also surrounded the four of them by a different space, so their screams didn't disturb others.
As the energy crystals were consumed one by one, a profound transformation swept over Novius, Cylix, the Priestess of Darkness, and Alion.
They could feel power surging through their bodies, their senses sharpening, and their abilities growing exponentially. It was as if they had tapped into a wellspring of untold potential.
Novius's control over the elements reached new heights. Darkness danced at his fingertips and obeyed his every command, and the earth trembled beneath his feet. He could feel the world's natural forces aligning with his will, turning him into a formidable elemental mage.
Cylix's body underwent a miraculous change. His once frail form became robust and muscular. His speed and agility were unmatched, and he could now move faster than the eye could follow. With newfound strength, he became a warrior to be reckoned with, his blades striking like lightning, accompanied by the Element of Light.
The Priestess of Darkness, blessed by the Spirit of God of Darkness, felt a dark energy swirling within her.
Shadows clung to her form, granting her even more strength. Her connection to the divine powers of darkness grew, allowing her to wield formidable spells of shadow and control the minds of those who dared cross her path.
Alion, already a powerful figure, felt his strength ascend to incredible levels. His very presence became intimidating, radiating an aura that commanded respect and fear. With a single thought, he could manipulate matter and energy, reshaping reality to his will.
As the transformation concluded, they gazed at each other in awe, realizing the extent of their newfound abilities. Aliac's crystals had bestowed upon them powers beyond that were impossible to receive without centuries of hard work. All their mana reserves had also increased.
Karyk, ever watchful, nodded in approval. He had guided them through this ordeal, ensuring that they could withstand the intense process of consuming the energy crystals. Now, they stood as a formidable team, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.
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