[Vol. 6] Chapter 239: Divine Judgment
The [Ultimate Magic], the most powerful attack that can only be unleashed by burning SP as fuel.
In the Illusory World skill system, each profession has only a few [Ultimate Magic] skills at its peak. No one knows how to get it, as there seem to be hidden requirements that must be fulfilled.
Even for Violet, a top-tier player who had unlocked numerous hidden skills and attributes, the number of [Ultimate Magic] spells she could master could be counted on one hand.
However, ultimate magic does not always mean absolute power. Under certain conditions, there are still skills that can unleash forces comparable to or even surpassing an ultimate ability.
For example…
[Divine Judgment].
Unlike other spells, [Divine Judgment] has no tier. It is a skill that Violet can only activate while in her [Destruction Mode]. It requires no chanting, no MP, and no SP consumption. However, it has an exceptionally long cooldown, and during this cooldown, Violet is also unable to re-enter [Destruction Mode].
Even she herself didn’t fully understand the nature of this ability, but the cost and overwhelming power that came with it were undeniable.
If [Ultimate Art: Radiance], the [Ultimate Magic] she obtained through the divinity [Radiance], was the ultimate large-scale purification, capable of cleansing everything in its range…
Then [Divine Judgment] was the strongest single-target attack she possessed.
[First Judgment: Twilight.]
Bathed in divine halos, she murmured the words. Summons the light of [Divine Judgment] into this world.
A black-and-white aurora descended from beyond the heavens. Blending light and darkness, a force embodying the very balance of the universe.
As soon as the “light of judgment” fell from the farthest reaches of the sky, even the [Beast of Chaos], the self-proclaimed [Keeper of the World], a being whose true level neared or even reached Lv100, an entity capable of ending entire worlds, let out a deep, thunderous roar.
[This… This is [Her] power…?! Fools! Your interference is a mistake! This world has already deviated from its path. It must be purified!]
The colossal beast opened its mouth once more, devouring an immense surge of elemental forces and [Feather of Destruction], forging an attack even stronger than before.
In the next instant—
It unleashed an unrestrained blast of void energy, hurling it straight toward Violet!
The beam of pure annihilation met the descending light of [Divine Judgment], yet…
There was no explosion.
Instead, the two forces silently erased one another, dissolving into nothingness. Like ice melting into water, like existence itself being gently erased from reality.
In the end, both divine forces dissipated into nothingness.
But before [Taotie] could even catch its breath, a second pillar of [Divine Judgment] descended once more. Summoned by the golden-eyed girl’s cold and unwavering voice.
[Second Judgment: Skyfall.]
The sky itself shattered, revealing an endless void of pure black nothingness. From within the broken heavens, a blazing blue aurora, forged from the very remnants of the collapsed sky, shot straight toward the [Beast of Chaos]’s massive form, following the path left by the first judgment.
"ROARRRRR!!!!"
For the first time, [Taotie] let out a true, furious roar.
Unable to gather power fast enough to counter the attack, the [Beast of Chaos] revealed the true horror of its form.
Its massive humanoid upper body clenched its colossal, meteor-sized fist and punched directly at the incoming [Divine Judgment]!
"BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!"
The second wave of [Divine Judgment] exploded on impact, colliding against Taotie’s unstoppable force like a thousand missiles crashing into an ascending asteroid.
The sheer shockwave sent violent explosions rippling outward. Yet, despite its devastating force, that single punch tore straight through the “Judgment’s light”, carrying its unstoppable might forward.
Straight toward the radiant divine being that had called the heavens' wrath.
*CLANG!!!!*
The colossal Spirit of Light, standing just as tall as [Taotie], raised its holy spear, bracing itself against the monster’s earth-shaking fist.
Like two warriors locked in a fierce battle, their clash ignited a shockwave of celestial light, scattering star-like sparks as their divine powers collided head-on.
"Crack… crack…!"
The raw strength of Taotie was beyond anything Violet had ever encountered.
Even the Spirit of Light, a being born from pure radiance, could not overpower it in sheer force alone.
The handle of the holy spear, forged from the essence of divine light itself, began to fracture. Fine cracks formed across its surface, as if it was nearing its breaking point under the overwhelming pressure.
However, the Spirit of Light still has not defeated Taotie.
[Third Judgment: Earthfall.]
The golden-eyed girl spoke once more. Her voice as calm and resolute as ever.
As the skies had collapsed, now the very earth beneath them began to crumble.
The ground fractured into countless pieces, rising into the air and compressing into a concentrated mass of solid aurora, forming a piercing force of destruction.
And then, in an instant, it shot directly toward Taotie’s lower body.
At this moment, the [Beast of Chaos] was still locked in combat against the Spirit of Light, unable to shift its stance.
Seeing the [Third Judgment] descending upon it, the “Chaotic Aura” that had once been tried to seal Violet away now surged from Taotie’s lower limbs, rapidly forming a barrier in front of its devouring mouth.
[Chaos Surge!]
The [Third Judgment] plunged directly into the “chaotic mass”, a force akin to [Void Prison], only to vanish without a trace. Like a pebble sinking into an endless ocean.
But before a few seconds had even passed.
That mass of chaos began to violently expand and contort, swelling like an overfilled slime, twisting into unnatural, warped shapes, as if it were on the verge of exploding.
*Zzzzz… BOOM!!!!!!!!*
The chaotic energy, unable to withstand the burden, exploded instantly, erupting alongside the [Third Judgment] that had been absorbed within it.
The massive explosion struck [Taotie] at point-blank range, forcing it to bear the full brunt of the devastating force.
Even as a [Beast of Chaos], a creature whose physical body had reached the pinnacle of existence, capable of shrugging off Tier-8, Tier-9, or even Tier-10 spells. Violet’s full-powered [Divine Judgment] surpassed its limits.
The earth-shaking detonation sent [Taotie] staggering backward, its trembling form momentarily destabilized.
Before it could regain its footing, the Spirit of Light surged forward, delivering a sweeping spear strike straight across its massive body.
With a thunderous impact, [Taotie] staggered backward ten steps.
The lower half of its body, including its devouring mouth, front limbs, and armored underbelly, was now full with wounds. Its once unbreakable stone-like flesh torn apart in multiple places, leaving it in an unprecedented state of injury.
From these deep wounds, black-gray blood slowly seeped out, dripping onto the ground below.
Only for the spilled blood to instantly transform into dozens of smaller Evil Spirits, each Lv50 to Lv70 in strength.
The moment they were born, these newly spawned “demonic creatures” immediately turned their attention toward the golden-eyed girl floating above, recognizing her as a natural enemy.
And without hesitation, they rushed to attack. But in the next instant.
[Fourth Judgment: Starfall.]
Countless brilliant starlights rained down from the heavens, transforming into a meteoric downpour.
“BOOM! BOOM!! BOOM!!!”
The lesser demons, born from Taotie’s blood, were annihilated instantly, unable to withstand even a single impact.
Their destructive essence was completely purged, dissolving into nothingness beneath the divine light.
Yet the starry downpour did not stop there.
The storm of celestial meteors continued to batter Taotie’s colossal form, unleashing explosive impacts across its immense body!
Even as a [Beast of Chaos], its power was not infinite.
Still reeling from its previous wounds, [Taotie] could no longer muster an effective counterattack against this relentless assault.
The [Fourth Judgment] landed precisely upon its massive frame, shaking the skies as thunderous blasts erupted across its surface.
Clouds of dust and debris filled the air, and the beast’s roars of agony echoed through the heavens.
However, the golden-eyed girl showed no intention of giving her enemy even a single moment to breathe.
[Fifth Judgment: Life and Death.]
Golden silhouettes began to materialize across the battlefield.
Birds took flight, beasts emerged from the earth, flowers and trees swayed in the wind.
The very essence of all living things gathered in a radiant tide.
This surge of life itself rose like a divine tsunami, converging upon the crippled, towering [Beast of Chaos].
To bring its final judgment.