Evolution: From Little Devil to Devil Empress

Chapter 686: Practicing the Techniques

Return to the Origin. One Across Eternity.

Time Severance. Force Union.

Countless technique names flashed through Liora’s mind.

She had to sigh.

The unknown figure truly possessed an incredible number of techniques, each reaching a terrifying level far beyond the Ancient Devil stage.

Although Liora had only managed to comprehend them to the Ancient Devil level, this was already more than enough for the current her.

She rapidly sifted through her memories.

Despite possessing so many techniques, it was obviously impossible for her to practice them all. She had neither the time nor the ability to do so.

Therefore, she focused on a small portion of them. Those that could prove helpful in the near future.

Some could quickly improve her combat prowess. Others could enhance her current methods.

There were even some that simply interested Liora, and she thus chose to practice them.

First…

“Return to the Origin,” Liora muttered.

This was the first technique that the figure had used and the one that attracted her attention the most.

After all, what seemed to be an instantaneous revival was something every powerhouse would seek to obtain.

As she delved into the technique itself, Liora gradually realized how this had been achieved.

“The woman’s words were quite apt.”

“Return to the Origin…”

“Just like its name suggests, the practitioner kills their past self to create a new one. Whatever injuries, negative states, or anything else affects them will be used as nourishment for the new self.”

That was why the figure had grown stronger following her rebirth.

Of course, this technique had certain limitations.

It could not be used indefinitely. Otherwise, practicing it would make one invincible.

Liora knew this as well. However, she didn’t care much about it.

Even if she could only use this technique once in a while, it could very well save her life.

Thinking of this, she began to practice.

The corresponding information emerged in her mind.

“These techniques all follow the same principle as Devil Techniques. Most require the consumption of resources before the user can practice them.”

The requirements for practicing Return to the Origin were clear.

The complete body of an Ancient Devil Phoenix.

Upon seeing this requirement, Liora couldn’t help but grumble.

Phoenixes were a legendary race akin to dragons. Their power was astonishing.

Members of this race could possess Ancient Devil-level combat strength while still at the peak of the Archdevil stage, while even the weakest Ancient Devil Phoenix could contend against Antiquity Devils.

To require the corpse of such a being just to begin practicing this technique was absurd.

Moreover, this was just its first level. There were still many levels above it.

To completely master this technique, just what kind of price would its practitioner need to pay?

Liora strongly doubted that any Ancient Devil could master it.

…At least, save for her.

She was not being arrogant. Rather, she had a certain trump card.

“It’s finally time to use that again…” she muttered.

“I originally thought it would remain useless during my entire time in the Cosmic Universe. Now, it seems that it can show its potential in this world too.”

As she spoke, Liora casually waved her hand.

Countless resources appeared in front of her.

Corpses. Resources. Extraordinary materials.

A huge number of Emperors had perished in the ancient city, and all their wealth had ended up in her hands.

Combined with the belongings of the Divine Emperor and the ancient city itself, Liora could now compete with an entire Apex Civilization in terms of wealth.

Granted, this achievement was meaningless to her.

She had no intention of maintaining such a status.

In her view, only realized strength truly mattered!

With that thought, she didn’t hesitate.

Her mind stirred.

Then…

A portion of the items in front of her exploded!

A stream of invisible force gathered from their remains and flowed toward her.

As it entered her body and fused with it, the shackles restricting Liora from practicing Return to the Origin began to dissipate.

Profane Offering!

After so long, this ability, which Liora had created to practice Devil Techniques, began to play its role.

It had followed her ever since she was a Greater Devil, and since then, it had completely transformed due to her repeated advancements.

Even in her current state, it could play a major role!

The effects of the Profane Offering were immediate.

Only a moment after it was activated, a thunderous explosion echoed inside Liora’s mind, as though the scene of the world’s creation was being reenacted.

The countless insights she had gained during the fight were integrated with the information of the technique.

They clashed, giving birth to something new.

In the outside world, small runes began to appear on Liora’s body, as though an invisible hand was slowly carving them into her flesh.

When the final rune materialized, silver lines wove to connect them.

Silver brilliance erupted before they all faded away, disappearing into obscurity.

Liora slowly opened her eyes.

Nothing had changed in her.

Her appearance remained the same, as did her aura.

It was as though the previous scene had never occurred.

However, this was obviously impossible.

Liora smiled faintly.

With a thought, a small silver sword materialized above her head.

Following her command, it struck down at her, tearing her flesh and bones apart!

She felt no pain. Instead, she felt extremely comfortable, as though she was being reborn.

That was indeed the case.

Following the collapse of her body, she walked out of what appeared to be her outer shell.

Her aura grew stronger as a result.

Any injuries she had suffered in the past and that had troubled her to this day seemed to have been cleansed.

Liora felt the invisible shackles limiting her breaking. She felt freer than ever.

She grew intoxicated with this feeling.

It was only when she looked beneath her feet and saw her own lifeless corpse that she felt somewhat strange.

“There was really no reason to make the external appearance of this technique like this,” she complained.

For techniques of this level, the phenomena were merely external and independent of their true power.

The technique’s creator could alter them as they wished.

For example, rather than having the practitioner “shed their shell,” they could simply have time turn back, restoring their original state.

The current phenomenon was obviously a deliberate choice.

“I’m afraid that the person who created this has something wrong with their head,” Liora shook her head.

“Tsk. Tsk.” She clicked her tongue and was about to ridicule them further.

But halfway through that thought, she suddenly realized something.

What was going on? Why was she scolding herself?