[{"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-279":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},1080076,1395,"Chapter 279: Vessel","evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-279",279,"\u003Cp>Shaking her head, she consciously shifted her focus back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the Slave Lord had exclaimed, they were finally out of the dangerous desert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they did not arrive at a beautiful plain filled with flowers like the one at the edge of the demi-plane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, the surrounding landscape made this place look even more threatening than the desert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth was pitch-black, as if it had spent thousands of years being scorched by fire, while gray specks of dust flew along the wind, forming tiny tornadoes every few feet apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most surprising thing, however, was the lack of any sign of life in this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The desert before appeared the same to other people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But due to her Elemental Affinity, Liora was able to detect many flaming creatures living in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, this place had none of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides her, Alpha, the Slave Lord, and her five slaves, there was no other person or living creature at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is where the Hollow’s Vessel is usually located.\", the Slave Lord noticed her doubts and spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although not much is known about Hollows and their formation process remains a mystery, there is one thing that is certain: every Hollow will possess its own Vessel.\", she explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We call it a Vessel, but it’s actually the Hollow’s ’carrier’.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It could be a weapon, a plant, or even the corpse of a powerful being.\", the Slave Lord stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Hollow is usually related to its Vessel’s nature. When I was still a Lesser Devil, I once entered a Hollow that was filled with thousands of bloodthirsty swords.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Each sword possessed a certain amount of intelligence and would attack anyone who dared to step near them. Once we reached the Hollow’s core, we realized that it was because of its Vessel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was the sword of a dead Greater Devil, containing their resentment and hatred left after their death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Slave Lord’s explanation was very good and left no room for questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Liora had to wonder if this woman had been born in the wrong world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had become a teacher, she would have a far brighter future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I say this to let you understand: the item I want is most likely this place’s Vessel. I hope you don’t have any ideas about it and lead to a falling out between us.\", the Slave Lord joked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liora did not respond to her teasing. Motioning Alpha to follow her, she clasped her hands behind her back and got going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not need the Slave Lord to lead the way. Most likely, the Hollow’s Vessel would exist at its very center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Liora ignore her, the Slave Lord was not angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging a brief glance with the five remaining slaves, she also didn’t hesitate and rushed towards the Hollow’s center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like Liora had sensed earlier, there was no living creature in this damned place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the black earth and the gray sand existed, as if every other being in it had long been obliterated from existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the start, Liora expected that a Greater Devil being was concealing its presence and watching over them, waiting for the opportune time to sneak attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as she walked deeper and no one showed up, she understood that her fears were meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even until they reached their destination, no such being had emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for how Liora knew that they had arrived at their destination?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That much was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising her head, Liora stared silently at the gigantic stone pillar erected not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its surface was covered in an orange film while a small sea of fire had formed around it, seemingly surrounding it to protect it from any threats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Vessels of Hollows exist in a different dimension than the demi-plane itself. Only after certain conditions have been met will it appear and allow Devils to fight over its ownership.\", the Slave Lord broke this place’s silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are rumors that Hollows exist as a way to train weaker Devils. There’s actually a strong argument to be made for this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, why would the Ruler of the Layer actually do this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What help can a bunch of weaklings possibly provide to such a powerful being?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her mutterings, Liora couldn’t help but cast a side glance at the Slave Lord, never expecting that she would say such words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All this time, this woman had been acting strangely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was impossible to say that she had acted like an idiot, it would be quite accurate to call her immature and easily angered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liora did not know whether this was all an act or if this was her real nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, she was not curious to learn the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the condition for the Vessel to appear? Is it related to this pillar?\", Liora looked at the tablet and questioned, though she already had a certain guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, her suspicions were confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Vessel of the Sword Hollow that I mentioned earlier was only revealed after a True Devil Sword Devil appeared at the scene.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If my guess is not wrong, this Hollow should be similar...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words cleared up one of Liora’s doubts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why had the Slave Lord invited her instead of other people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strength she had displayed might indeed have helped, but obviously, there was another reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, everything made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most likely, the Slave Lord believed that she was a Flame Devil or part of a similar race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, she could now act as a \"key\" to reveal the Hollow’s Vessel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this, Liora had to say that she simply thought too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the condition was indeed the appearance of a fire-related Devil, then the Slave Lord’s trip was bound to result in utter failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortunately, this doesn’t matter to me. I’ve already gained a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just the objects I’ve collected and the spars of fallen creatures should be enough to help me practice the Four Elements Method to its peak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if it can’t help me become a Greater Devil, it will allow my strength to undergo a massive transformation.\", Liora thought secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though this was going on inside her mind, Liora knew that she at least had to pretend to try something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After casting a glance at the Slave Lord and seeing her look, which said \"do your thing\", she could only approach the stone pillar.\u003C\u002Fp>",1075,"2026-06-03T10:39:03.948Z",1,"novelbin.me","5b0ed30e0be4356e31a8601edba69aaf8505c35529cf59fd5f368db2724bd2df","evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-378","evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-377",482,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fevolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-cover.jpg"]