Chapter 1012, The Legendary Sixteen Holy Wings

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silvain

 

“Even if we spend three years summoning Void Creatures, it may not be enough to deal with the experts of the Angel Clan…” Murmuring softly to himself, a sharp glint flashed in the depths of Yu Zi Yu’s eyes.

 

“It seems I must deploy another force…” With a sigh in his heart, Yu Zi Yu made his decision.

 

Although this was a Void Invasion, even with the combined might of Zi Lian, Yu Zi Yu was unsure if they could penetrate deep into the Angel Star Domain.

 

After all, as one of the most elite Forces in the universe, the Angel Star Domain was truly unfathomable. Moreover, Yu Zi Yu could not deploy his True Body or draw upon the power of the Demon Court.

 

Even the experts of the Society of Demons and Fiends lurking in the shadows were difficult to mobilize.

 

If the Society of Demons and Fiends’ experts intervened, the Major Forces would immediately focus their attention on this Force aiding the Void Clan.

 

At that point, the Society of Demons and Fiends would be facing huge trouble.

 

Thus, Yu Zi Yu was left with no choice but to rely on a Force he had hidden most deeply: the Tree Realm.

 

The Tree Realm was a top-tier Force nurtured by Yu Zi Yu in secret. While its numbers might be currently small, the number of experts it had were considerable.

 

The nine Jianmu Treants were all Tier-5 True Gods. Moreover, Jianmu Treants possessed immensely strong Physiques and could suppress the powers of Heaven and Earth with their Domain of Suppression. Each and every single one of them was a veritable ‘war machine.’

 

In addition, there were numerous prodigious Treants growing stronger within the Tree Realm. For instance, fearsome Treants like the Blood Demon Treant and Dragon Blood Treant. Their intervention at the right moment could decisively tip the scales against the Angel Star Domain’s favor.

 

After all, the Treant Race was shrouded in mystery, even more so than the Void Clan in some respects. This was a race Yu Zi Yu had personally created. Their potential was limitless.

 

[During these three years, I’ll hunt down members of the Myriad Races, cultivate Miracle Fruits, and further enhance the strength of my Treants…] A faint smile flashed on Yu Zi Yu’s lips as he devised a plan in his mind.

 

The Blood Demon Treant had already proven its worth. After devouring the Blood Demon Fruit, it had stepped into Tier-5 within 2-3 years.

 

Although the Treant itself had exceptional talent, the power of the Miracle Fruit was undeniable.

 

As such, Yu Zi Yu only needed to hunt members of the Myriad Races and create more Miracle Fruits.

 

Fruits such as Angel Fruit, Titan Fruit, and Elf Fruit… Surely, these would enable the mass production of Treant experts.

 

With a grin, Yu Zi Yu cast a glance at Avril not far away and, without hesitation, he issued an order, “Avril, I need you to handle something.”

 

“As you command, Lord of Corruption,” Avril promptly responded, revealing a hint of anticipation.

 

“En…” After a brief pause, Yu Zi Yu gave the order, “Go. Take some Void Creatures with you and explore the universe. Bring me experts from various races—one each from Tier-1, Tier-2, Tier-3, and Tier-4.”

 

“Understood, Lord of Corruption.” With a soft laugh, Avril spread her wings wide and transformed into a streak of purple light, disappearing from Yu Zi Yu’s sight.

 

Such matters could not see the light of day, so it was best for Avril to take care of them. After all, Avril was already infamous.

 

‘Traitor,’ ‘The Unholy Daughter Who Betrayed the Holy Light,’ ‘Fallen Daughter’—these were but a few of the titles that showcased the Angel Clan’s disdain for her.

 

She was a disgrace to the Angel Clan, despite her status as a High Angel. Besides, Avril had also shared detailed information about the Imperial Artifact—the Sixteen Holy Wings—with Yu Zi Yu.

 

If the Angel Clan came to learn of this, they would surely pursue Avril to the ends of the Earth and the depths of Hell to kill her.

 

Unfortunately for them, few among the Angel Clan even knew Avril was intimately familiar with the Sixteen Holy Wings, let alone that her fall had been partially influenced by this Imperial Artifact.

 

“Even the Imperial Artifact itself is tainted…” With a faint smirk, Yu Zi Yu grew more confident in his ability to claim the Sixteen Holy Wings for himself.

 

The reason for this lay in the fact that the Sixteen Holy Wings was no longer the same as it once was.

 

Time and time again, it has been shattered. Time and time again, it has fallen into slumber. The once hailed as the holiest and the fastest Imperial Artifact has now developed its own Will. It had even acted on this Will to secretly test the holiest Angel it knew, Avril.

 

It was precisely because of this that even someone as powerful as Avril was left vulnerable, allowing Fallen Titan to take advantage and drag her into the embrace of the Void.

 

After all, when even the most revered existence of her race—the Imperial Artifact itself—begins to question its own existence, how could the faith of a High Angel like her remain as steadfast as it once was?

 

…

 

Recalling this, Yu Zi Yu’s eyes could not help but narrow slightly as a contemplative look took over his face.

 

In truth, he regarded Avril’s words with a measure of skepticism, at least for the time being.

 

Had it not been for his confidence that Avril would not betray him, even Yu Zi Yu would have struggled to believe it.

 

An Imperial Artifact,,,

 

[An Imperial Artifact that is supposed to embody the utmost sanctity is now questioning its very existence? Moreover, it sought to transform into a living being to cultivate?]

 

Baffled, Yu Zi Yu couldn’t help but shake his head. [This is simply too incredible to be true.]

 

…

 

Meanwhile, unbeknownst to anyone, deep within the Angel Clan’s most secluded corner…

 

An endless floating island silently drifted above the Nine Heavens.

 

The island, shrouded in white mist and imbued with an air of sanctity, emanated an aura of divine majesty.

 

At its center stood a massive tree, its foliage split evenly between red and green, its roots deeply embedded in the island.

 

At this moment…

 

“Haha, Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, I hear Avril still hasn’t been captured?” Amid the innocent laughter of a child, a figure that appeared to be only 7-8 years old, with six pristine white wings on its back, swung leisurely on a swing hanging from the red-and-green tree.

 

“Fallen into the depths of Void Space and even having grown a new pair of wings… purely in terms of power, she’s already on par with the Four Angel Kings. How could someone like that be captured so easily?” A strange double sound, sounding like a man and a woman speaking in unison, echoed through the air.

 

“That’s true,” The illusory childlike figure nonchalantly nodded in response. It did not seem to be too much concern about this.

 

“She’s just an experimental test subject, after all. What’s there to care about?”

 

“Still, it’s a pity… The results haven’t been fully verified yet, have they?”