[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress":3,"chapter-evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-123":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Evolution: From Little Devil to Devil Empress",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1079793,1395,"Chapter 123: Dandelion [13] - Crushing","evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-123",123,"\u003Cp>The second the peacock released its feathers, the vine-like shadows arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they grew from the ground, their tips turned into a variety of cold weapons before they smashed towards the beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the onslaught of darkness smashed against the recently raised shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuous clanging noises echoed throughout the forest while the tree on which the peacock perched shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wooden fragments and dust were scattered everywhere, obscuring the beast’s form and making it impossible to inspect its current state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only seconds later, when everything had settled, that the peacock resurfaced into the outside world and its appearance was unveiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its feathers were still released—forming a shield protecting it—yet it was fairly obvious that its body was unharmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous attack had not injured it, as the impact had been fully absorbed by its colorful feathers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, a cruel glint flickered in its gem-like pupils. Scanning its surroundings, it searched for the person responsible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under its careful survey, Liora couldn’t remain undetected. Soon, she was discovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the person who had attacked it and, most importantly, that this person was a mere human, the peacock let out a shrill cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its tail flapped backwards like a pair of wings, launching it towards its prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Liora was quite surprised to find that her sneak attack had failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she was certain that a Twilight Wolf would have died instantly if they were to face the earlier wave of attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she quickly realized what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Although rare, Twilight Wolves are not considered top-tier beasts. Their rarity is artificial, being a by-product of the value that humans attach to them, rather than a result of their own power.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Liora was unable to identify the race of the peacock, she could see that its strength was quite powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her opinion, even Baron Bloodshield—someone who had reached the peak of the True Knight rank—might not be its match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liora was deep in thought, but time didn’t stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world around her would, of course, not pause and give her the time to ponder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the peacock had closed the distance between them and continued its charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing this, Liora shook her head, suppressing these thoughts for the time being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising her head, she cast a glance at the menacing peacock and finally reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always been of the opinion that the best form of defense was attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, just as always, she didn’t try to evade but instead struck back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadows beneath her feet rippled and transformed into a pair of thick vines that fired towards the peacock from both directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a huge halberd made of darkness emerged from her right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although her physical strength could match that of a ranked Young Devil, its heavy weight still made it challenging for Liora to grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this didn’t make her frown. Instead, it made her delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clutching the halberd’s handle with both hands, she struggled to raise it above her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she swung it downwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a mountain falling from the sky, the halberd crushed down with overwhelming power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first one to suffer its impact was the world around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of wind crashed to both sides as the halberd’s edge split through the air, producing a loud sonic boom in the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the halberd headed towards the peacock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never expecting that the weak \"human\" in its eyes would choose to actively fight back, the peacock was originally not planning to put up any defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, when it sensed the threatening aura emanating from its opponent, it instantly changed its mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its first reaction was to dodge, but noticing the two unfamiliar \"creatures\" attacking it from either side, it understood that it could not evade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, it chose to face the blow head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t release its feathers to defend, but instead opened its beak wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its colorful feathers glowed brilliantly as Life Force coursed throughout its body and gathered in its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, it transformed into a rainbow-colored blade and rushed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its target was clear: the descending halberd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, although the peacock was a mere beast, it possessed trump cards that common beasts like the Twilight Wolves could only ever dream of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite this, though, its struggle ultimately proved meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the rainbow-colored blade’s power faintly exceeded the power that a True Knight could wield, faced with Liora’s all-out blow, it was like a firefly trying to fight against the shining moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The halberd easily slashed through the blade, cutting it in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It paused for a brief moment due to the collision, but very soon, it continued unabated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, a booming clap echoed, followed by a shrill howl, full of resentment and misery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the blood splatter, Liora didn’t release her grip on the halberd. Rather, she tightened it and continued exerting force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the halberd’s weight and extraordinary power, the defense provided by the peacock’s feathers proved useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the halberd sliced through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then its skin, flesh, bones, and organs...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The peacock collapsed, with a huge halberd nailing it onto the ground beneath it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body quivered, and it attempted to break free, but Liora held the halberd still, holding it in place and making it impossible for it to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling its vitality gradually pass away, the peacock let out a sorrowful shout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adjusting its long neck, it turned around and stared at Liora for one last time, as if it wanted to etch the face of its killer onto its mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, its struggle ceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing that its aura had evaporated, Liora couldn’t help but exhale softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the battle had been brief and straightforward—practically lasting only two strikes—the peacock was perhaps the strongest enemy she had faced since her descent into this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If I hadn’t reached the peak of the True Knight rank and if my Devil strength had not been further unsealed, even I may not have been able to beat it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Sure enough, it deserves to be a race that dominated the world and held humans in captivity. Although they are foolish and irrational, their strength is apparent.’\u003C\u002Fp>",1030,"2026-06-03T10:39:03.947Z",1,"novelbin.me","60687143ba291b4a80a06aaba2a74698c3816878856b5b342ca6eae633d4b9ea","evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-124","evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-122",482,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fevolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-cover.jpg"]