The Devil Does Not Need to Be Defeated

Chapter 555: He, is the Strongest

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Silence, in this instant, filled the entire world.

As the black hole dissipated, the shattered and collapsed plaza in front of the Temple of the Goddess of Nature gradually calmed down, no longer making such a loud commotion.

Everyone gazed at that figure.

That figure, standing in the broken plaza, holding the Holy Sword, the brilliant flames on his body gradually dimming, was deeply etched into the hearts of everyone present.

Even the few Demon Lords standing at the peak of the world felt the same.

Lid was still in shock.

Millu seemed to be smiling happily.

Airi stared at that figure, a smile unconsciously forming on her lips.

As for Sophie, Leia, and Nia, the elves, it goes without saying.

Lucy knew clearly that from this moment on, Shien’s status in these people’s hearts was completely different.

In the past, Shien’s fame was mainly built upon the power backing him. His influence was great, but it didn’t come from himself.

At least, Shien’s own influence, without Airi’s support and Lilith’s existence, would at most be widespread within the Kingdom and the Empire. It definitely wouldn’t reach the point of being valued by various human factions, let alone the Gods and Demons.

Sophie and the other elves might have known that Shien’s strength was considerable, but weren’t they truly wary of the Demon Lord and the Evil God beside him?

So what if Shien had Legendary-level strength?

Even if Shien had such amazing potential at a young age, so what?

The Elves, as the leading power among humans, not only possessed the world’s number one Magic Corps, but also had three Legendary-level Grand Magicians. Would they be afraid of a mere Legendary-level expert?

Impossible.

Even Lucy, the Kingdom’s Treasure, was remembered by Sophie and the others because she had the Gods, the Kingdom, and the Goddess of Fate backing her, giving her a very special status. Otherwise, for a faction that had interacted with several Heroes in history and even fought alongside Hero Mitra, why would the Elves pay attention to a mere Kingdom Princess who inherited the Hero’s bloodline?

Moreover, Sophie was the Queen of the Elves, with a transcendent status. Even the kings of some countries couldn’t be on equal footing with her. Even someone like Ancil had to respectfully treat Sophie as a junior. Therefore, even though elves were kind by nature, why would Sophie go out of her way to be courteous and provide such attentive hospitality to Shien and the others?

It was all because of those Goddesses at the top of the God Race and the Demon Lords at the summit of the Demon Race that the Queen would go to such lengths.

This was a difference in realm.

Transcendent Level was fundamentally different from Legendary Level and Limit Level, which were still limited by the limits of life. It couldn’t be helped that others valued and respected them.

Even though the Elves were incredibly powerful, no less than any other human race, in the face of the Three Goddesses and the Six Demon Lords, they were just slightly stronger ants.

Back then, a single Beast Demon almost annihilated the thirteen strongest heroes assembled by the human race and crushed the combined armies of the Gods and humans. This showed how terrifying Transcendent Level beings were to those still limited by the limits of life.

Frankly speaking, one Demon Lord was enough to flatten the entire Elven race.

Under such circumstances, facing Lucy, who had the Goddess of Fate behind her, and Shien, who had the Dragon Demon and the strongest Evil God by his side, how could Sophie not come out to greet them courteously and provide such attentive hospitality?

But now, the situation had changed.

Witnessing Shien displaying power that touched upon that realm, this foreign man’s status underwent an earth-shattering change in everyone’s hearts.

Including Lid, no one was immune.

“Phew…”

At this moment, Shien seemed to finally relax completely. He first let out a heavy breath, then sheathed his Holy Sword while turning around.

“Finally, my mind is clear. I can sleep well tonight.”

Saying this, Shien’s face no longer held the previous indifference and coldness, but returned to its usual appearance, filled with relaxation and joy.

That frivolous look somewhat diminished the shock in everyone’s hearts.

However, Lid still stared intently at Shien and said,

“Have you truly stepped into that realm?”

Lid’s eyes were full of scrutiny, and her tone was filled with a seriousness she hadn’t shown before.

This was also what Sophie and the others eagerly wanted to know.

This was a realm that, among humans, only Heroes had ever stepped into.

If Shien had entered this realm, it would be earth-shattering news for the three worlds and three races, holding extraordinary significance.

Unfortunately, they didn’t know that Shien was also a Hero.

And…

“How could it be that easy?”

Shien, as if he had put down a heavy burden and truly cleared his mind, responded frankly.

“I believe you all have noticed, my level is actually not high, even lower than any elf in the Elven Corps. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say I’m the lowest level here.”

Every elf in the Elven Corps was above level eighty.

Sophie, Leia, and Nia were undoubtedly Legendary-level.

Airi, Lid, Millu, Lilith, and the others went without saying, they were definitely Transcendent Level.

Even Lucy’s level had been rapidly increasing during this time. She seemed laid-back, but she had been constantly improving herself, and her level was definitely higher than when they first met.

Shien was strong, but his level was only seventy-seven.

No, wait, after the battle with Aldia, the series of battles in the cave, and the settlement with Machi, Shien had just leveled up and reached level seventy-eight.

But even so, his level was still far from the Transcendent Level that surpassed level one hundred.

“What you just saw can be considered the activation of my Unique Skill, which is why I had that level of combat power.”

Shien shrugged innocently.

“Moreover, that level just now, can only be considered half a step into Transcendent Level, right?”

Just now, Shien used [Samsara of Heaven’s Decree] to achieve only a twofold increase in power. It indeed couldn’t be considered fully stepping into Transcendent Level.

How could the limits of life be so easy to overcome?

At that realm, the concepts of level and skills would be completely integrated into oneself, no longer bound by “logic”.

Even if Shien fully activated all the power of [Samsara of Heaven’s Decree] for a tenfold amplification, it would probably only be his power that stepped into Transcendent Level. He would still have a large gap compared to true transcendent beings.

Like Airi, her power was undoubtedly Transcendent Level. Even when restrained, a single dragon breath almost sent the level ninety-eight Machi to her demise. If she fully unleashed her combat power, used her Unique Skill, and went all out, then even if Shien used [Samsara of Heaven’s Decree] to its fullest, he probably wouldn’t be able to withstand a single blow from her, right?

Only by fully activating the power of the Holy Sword and receiving its assistance could Shien fight against a Demon Lord.

This was still because the Holy Sword’s restraint against the Demon Race was extremely powerful, and Shien’s Holy Sword was even stronger than Hero Mitra’s.

Therefore, Shien believed that in terms of realm and level, he was still far from the true Transcendent Level.

Even if Shien reached Limit Level in the future and raised his level to one hundred, he still wouldn’t be able to fight against those true Transcendent Level beings without relying on the Holy Sword and blessings.

Only by truly surpassing the limits of life and entering Transcendent Level could Shien catch up.

Of course, as a Hero, once he stepped into Transcendent Level, the change would be immense.

At that time, not only would Shien’s own power and realm catch up to those Transcendent Level beings, but the Holy Sword would also transform, becoming a pure crystal of power, its essence even evaluated by Airi as being closest to the dimension of the Demon King and the Supreme God.

By then, Shien would truly be invincible, right?

In the past, those Heroes who stepped into Transcendent Level were ultimately no weaker than Demon Lords, and some even surpassed them.

Mitra, hailed as the strongest Hero of all time, after stepping into Transcendent Level, directly caught up to Lildas, the Goddess of Fate, who was known as the closest to omnipotence, becoming her equal and posing a threat even to the Demon King.

Shien possessed a stronger Holy Sword and greater potential. Once he stepped into the true Transcendent Level, allowing himself and the Holy Sword to transform, he would definitely surpass the Goddess of Fate in one fell swoop.

By then, with the Demon King dead and the Supreme God absent, he, would be the strongest.

But now…

“I’m still far from it.”

Shien said these words with a helpless tone.

But no one dared to underestimate him because of this.

“At least, you’ve shown the possibility of stepping into that realm.” Lid looked deeply at Shien and said, “If you didn’t have that possibility, then no matter how powerful a Unique Skill you used, you wouldn’t be able to touch that realm.”

Transcendent Level had already broken free from the shackles of “logic.” Even Unique Skills, considered to be beyond conventional, wouldn’t allow someone without the potential to reach that realm to possess power that could threaten those in that realm.

Conversely, if someone possessed power that could threaten those in that realm, it proved they had the potential to reach it.

Besides the Heroes of past generations, Lid had only seen one other person like this.

Thinking of that being, Lid’s face was covered by an invisible shadow, and her gaze towards Shien became somewhat conflicted.

As if expecting something, yet also dreading something, hope budding one moment, and a hint of… killing intent surfacing the next!

But before Shien could sense this insignificant killing intent, a figure blocked Lid’s view.

“Sister Lid.” Airi looked directly at Lid and said softly, “Let’s go back.”

Hearing this, Lid’s eyes flickered, and she fell silent.

Everyone else also looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

Shien curled his lip in a noncommittal manner.

Lucy took all of this in before lowering her eyes.

An indescribable atmosphere pervaded the group.

Lingering for a long time, it didn’t dissipate.