[{"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-55":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},1080125,1395,"Chapter 55: First Place [3] - Clash","evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-55",55,"\u003Cp>The changes in Blasphemer’s aura and his subsequent actions didn’t escape Liora’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t choose to meet his blow head-on, knowing that even though she possessed the Myriad Devils Armor, coming into contact with holy power could still be fatal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a move of her mind, a sword that mirrored that of Blasphemer appeared in her hand, shaped by pure darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As its sharp edge shimmered with a brilliant light, she flicked her wrist and thrust it forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a clang, the nearly identical swords met in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A myriad of lights flashed at the point of their collision as the holy power and demonic energy clashed against each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of them overpowered the other, causing both parties—Liora and the Blasphemer—to step back in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around them trembled as they relieved the force while the clouds tumbled, evidence of the powerful strength they both possessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, if this battle were taking place in the outside world rather than in this white expanse, the mere collision of their swords would have brought devastation to the land around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Liora steadied herself, she shook her head slightly, somewhat surprised by the Blasphemer’s strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she had long known that this second-ranked Devil was bound to be extraordinary, she found that she may have still underestimated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, she stepped on the clouds and tried to merge with the shadows beneath her, only to discover that there were actually none.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bright sun shone brilliantly in the sky, dispelling any potential source of darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t panic, but tried to analyze what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can feel that the Blasphemer’s power increased dramatically the moment we stepped into this space.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the source of this newfound power this space?\", she wondered before her gaze shifted to the believers’ images looming behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... Or is it those people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Liora didn’t have time to give it further thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the Blasphemer regained his balance, he rushed forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t speak, rather choosing to remain silent, but each of his attacks was precise and ruthless, accurately targeting Liora’s weak spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his constant onslaught, Liora soon found herself at a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faintly, she realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With my current strength, I should have easily overpowered him. Apart from the difference in combat and swordsmanship experience, the main reason why I haven’t is the endless power he seems to possess.\", she thought while fending off another one of the Blasphemer’s attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Liora’s senses, the Blasphemer put his entire strength into each and every sword strike. Doing this indeed improved his combat power temporarily, but this improvement should not last very long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, the Blasphemer should have long exhausted every last bit of his energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, every time his aura showed signs of weakening, the white expanse and souls behind him would tremble before an inexplicable energy poured into him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, the so-called Holy Domain and this seemingly endless power were what gave the Blasphemer the confidence to peacefully converse with her in the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don’t you surrender? As long as you agree to join me, we can become companions. We can bring forth a new Order together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Liora was deep in thought, the Blasphemer actually opened his mouth to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was sincere, as if he really wished for Liora to join him, but his words sounded more like a taunt than an attempt to convince her when they fell in her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring his temptations, Liora continued defending, while observing the white expanse, as well as the many souls surrounding her opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, she recalled bits of information contained in her inherited memories and, coupled with the memories of her past life, she guessed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s how it is... A method to integrate the beliefs, the will, and the faith of other people with oneself?\", she whispered subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words stunned the Blasphemer, who paused for a brief second before his attacks became even more ruthless. It was as if he were afraid that something unexpected would occur if he let Liora live for too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, what he didn’t know was that it was already too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liora’s eyes narrowed, and she waved her hand casually, a Devil Rune flashing within her palm before fading away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the rune’s appearance was very brief, it failed to escape the Blasphemer’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with Liora’s subconscious mutter, a bad premonition arose within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you do?\", he couldn’t help but ask, his voice becoming stern for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his fury, though, Liora didn’t reply but smiled slightly and kept defending, looking determined to stall for time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blasphemer’s expression turned fierce as the wings behind his back flapped a couple of times, boosting his momentum and further increasing his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he charged forward, the fight between the two carried on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the outside world, the residents of the \"Holy\" City didn’t know that their Saint and Savior, the Blasphemer, was currently battling against a \"heretic\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The many Young Devils mindlessly continued their lives as usual, working like ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what no one—including the Blasphemer—knew was that unbeknownst to them, two unfamiliar figures had quietly slipped into the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a small room on the top floor of an inn, Scurry constantly walked back and forth, biting his sharp nails in anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did something happen to the Lord? Why hasn’t she contacted us yet? Why has there been no news?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did the Blasphemer discover her? Should we go save her?\", Scurry’s panicked voice rang continuously in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he spoke, the more nervous he became, as if he was hypnotizing himself, that the worst was about to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In complete contrast with him was Alpha, who sat quietly on the bed and stared out of the window with an indifferent expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that Liora had gone missing didn’t seem to faze her at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if anyone were to take a closer look at Alpha, they would discover that her body was tense while her right hand was sneakily tugging on her own shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slowly passed, as the concern of the two servants about their Lord gradually grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when they were getting impatient and Scurry looked ready to go out and search for Liora, Alpha’s eyes flashed with a crimson glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression twisted for a brief moment, as if an invisible hand was controlling her, before it returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve received the Lord’s message.\", she turned to Scurry and said before explaining:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Lord has instructed that the plan shall remain the same. We can start at any moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should go. Time is of the essence.\", she ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she finished those words, the heavy weight on Scurry’s shoulders seemed to disappear, and he breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank goodness.\", he patted his chest and whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew that nothing would happen to the Lord. How could a mere Blasphemer do anything to her—\", he began praising Liora loudly, as if wanting to make up for his previous gaffe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could speak for long, Alpha’s gaze landed on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she didn’t say anything, her cold eyes instantly reminded him of her previous instructions, or rather, Liora’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Scurry didn’t dare to hesitate for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a dark light flashed, his terrifying figure vanished, replaced by a tiny, cute-looking white mouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nodding his head at Alpha, the cute mouse slipped away, ready to perform the task assigned to him by his Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>",1264,"2026-06-03T10:39:03.947Z",1,"novelbin.me","b4ed8b651a0d0d760b7870fb776806416cd54d09b21dc1f2b74becc80e7dd28e","evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-56","evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-54",482,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fevolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-cover.jpg"]