[{"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-36":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},1079756,1395,"Chapter 36: Crucible Ranking [15] - Blinding Light","evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-36",36,"\u003Cp>Unlike when she faced the Armored Devil’s charge, Liora didn’t have the time to activate Shadow Assimilation this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, she could only raise her hands in a hurry, bringing them before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she finished those movements, the Colossal Undead’s attack arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of its hands turned into tight fists, and they punched down in unison, overwhelming her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liora felt her arms, shoulders, abdomen, and even her head being hit, and the force knocked her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body flew through the air, crashing into the ground and rolling a few times before finally hitting the city’s wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust and pieces of stone flew everywhere, and it took a few moments for them to settle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they did, Liora’s appearance was revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, she didn’t seem to have suffered any damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not because the Colossal Undead’s attack was weak, but because of her strongest ability—the Myriad Devils Armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having devoured the blood of so many Devils during the massacre, its defenses had become remarkably strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, even Liora didn’t know how strong it was—or how powerful one would have to be to break through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Liora didn’t let her guard down. She stared at the Colossal Undead opposite her with a serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on the previous collision and the powerful aura it exuded, she instantly realized one thing: this creature was the strongest being she had ever met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the third time I’ve been injured in my entire life...\", Liora whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, as far as she could remember, she had only suffered damage three times so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once during the Trial on the banks of the River of Oblivion, once during the events of the underground maze, and right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This realization didn’t make her scared. Instead, it made her thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew that this creature possessed the strength of a ranked Devil and was thus a suitable target for her to test her current strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, though, it was the first worthy opponent she had met so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liora stared at the Colossal Undead, blood pumping through her veins with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t activate Shadow Assimilation but pushed against the ground with her feet, thrusting herself forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadows coiled around her arms and turned into a pair of gothic gauntlets, their fingers ending in sharp points. The crimson veins on her armor sensed her emotions and pulsed violently, like blood vessels that were about to burst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Colossal Undead, just like the undead before it, didn’t seem to possess much intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Liora’s charge, it didn’t back down, but instead mirrored her movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them completely disregarded defense and attacked the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them punched down, like a falling mountain, while the other waved her claws like a fierce tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contrast between the two figures was unimaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference in height, weight, and even aura was clear to everyone, making it seem like the reenactment of the battle between David and Goliath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following two metal-scraping screeches, both were forced to take a few steps back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one were to look at them, they would be shocked to discover that despite the size difference, the two were surprisingly evenly matched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither had managed to harm the other as if the previous collision had been a mere play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Liora, as a participant, knew that this was simply not true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a terrifying defense. Although it’s weaker than mine, its defense is way more powerful than any of the Devils I’ve met. Moreover...\", Liora whispered, and her eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During their brief collision, she had tried activating Soul Tear, but it seemed to have lost its effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t know why that was, but she could make an educated guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This thing has no soul. In fact, it can not be considered a real creature. It’s more like a puppet, like the golems summoned by the Devil Runes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she was thinking, Liora’s movements didn’t pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After she took a few steps back and dissipated the force, she charged again at the Colossal Undead, who did the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, in the end, no one could do anything to the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the opportunity, Liora turned her head slightly and observed the other fight taking place in the City of Embers—between the Two-Headed Devil and Lord Embers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like her fight with the undead, the battle over there was also very fierce, with both of them using every means they possessed in order to suppress their opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liora could see that although Lord Embers was slightly stronger, the Two-Headed Devil’s unusual abilities made it difficult for him to gain an advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the battle was divided into two fronts: one between Liora and the Colossal Undead, and the other between Lord Embers and the Two-Headed Devil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All four of them possessed the strength of a ranked Devil, and every single one of them wished to tear the others apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liora hesitated for a brief moment before she slightly reduced the power of her attacks, while her movements became a little less fluid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, she maintained combat power that was equal to that of the Colossal Undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although the Two-Headed Devil and I seem to be allied at the moment, both working together to suppress Lord Embers and the Colossal Undead, this is merely an illusion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liora knew that if she were to show overwhelming power and kill the Colossal Undead with ease, the Two-Headed Devil wouldn’t hesitate to team up with Lord Embers to wipe her out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, she would also do the exact same thing if the Two-Headed Devil showed the potential to pose any threat to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment, the three of them were maintaining a delicate balance, with each of them waiting for a suitable opportunity to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was a situation that Liora was actually hoping for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casting a brief glance at the battle between the two ranked Devils and recalling her previous preparations, she began adjusting one of her plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretly, a translucent window flashed before her eyes—a window that only she could see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Liora was plotting something, Lord Embers—fighting against the Two-Headed Devil—was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never expected that Liora was actually so strong, and that she could fight against his undead summon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I underestimated her... I’m afraid that her strength might surpass mine.\", he sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but blame himself. If he hadn’t invited Liora to the gathering, perhaps everything would have been different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, being a Devil, Lord Embers quickly calmed himself down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood that every plan was bound to have loopholes, especially when such an uncertain factor was thrown in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thankfully, I’ve already made a contingency plan and can escape no matter what. Gaining a powerful familiar is already worth it.\", he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unknown whether these were his true thoughts or merely an attempt to make himself feel better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, before he could convince himself, a sudden sense of unease arose within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when he was about to trace its source, a piercing, agonizing scream tore through his consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recognized that voice—it belonged to his newly created familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In shock, he turned his head, only to be met with a vast, blinding light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Embers felt his skin crawl, and his heart thumped as if he were facing his natural enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>",1227,"2026-06-03T10:39:03.667Z",1,"novelbin.me","b068bb1eb30fe355e1ea33e76295898115191f87900bfd6ac7e8b21aa8572510","evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-37","evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-35",482,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fevolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-cover.jpg"]