[{"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-6":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},1079726,1395,"Chapter 6: Young Devil [3] - Signs of Civilization","evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-6",6,"\u003Cp>The Crucible was mostly empty, and one could walk for hundreds of miles without seeing a single sign of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took a lot of time for Liora to find anything remotely resembling a \"landscape\" among this nothingness—a massive molten rock that sizzled from the high temperature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heatwave blew against her face, yet her crimson hair and pale skin remained untouched by it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the temperature, Liora sat down and crossed her legs, while summoning the System with her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[True Name: Liora Veythalis Dranthera Vexira...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: Young Devil]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Race: Unknown(Prototype)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strength: 45(+15)], [Agility: 60(+30)], [Vitality: 40(+10)], [Mana: 50(+20)]1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Abilities: Shadow Assimilation, Soul Tear, Void Instinct, Shadow Claws, Combat Instinct, Soul Devouring, Low-Level Regeneration]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Evolution Points: 42]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Absorption Efficiency: 15x (Normal Devil = 1x)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The increase in her base stats was obvious, partly as a result of the slaughter she unleashed in the River of Oblivion, and partly because of her advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, three new abilities had appeared. Namely: Shadow Assimilation, Soul Tear, and Void Instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liora didn’t need an introduction to these abilities. She already knew their effects and had even used them during her battle with the Tree Devil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadow Assimilation granted her mobility, giving her the ability to travel through shadows while leaving a phantom behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soul Tear granted her attacks \"True Damage\", striking directly at the opponent’s soul, while Void Instinct enhanced her perception, allowing her to sense things she otherwise wouldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Offense, mobility, perception. Pretty much every aspect of combat is covered.\", Liora whispered, becoming more and more curious regarding the origin of her Unknown Bloodline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the inherited memories, every Devil was born familiar with the Devil World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As such, Liora knew of many bloodlines, as well as the abilities that one could obtain by awakening them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Scorching Flames of the Flame Devils, the Gale Slash of the Wind Devils, the Blood Manipulation of Blood Devils, etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, none of the inherited memories mentioned anything about the Unknown Bloodline or its abilities. It was as if it appeared out of thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking her head, Liora noted this matter down and set it aside for the time being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although 42 points are enough to create one or two abilities, such abilities are destined to be weak, not even as useful as Shadow Claws.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My current goal should be to become familiar with the Crucible, and devour a few Devils along the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on her encounter with the Tree Devil, Liora could roughly judge her current place among the Crucible ecosystem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she had just become a Young Devil, her strength was not weak. It was in the middle-upper part among the Devils here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the other Devils who had just arrived, her strength was many times stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing the System Panel, Liora returned to reality, and while \"admiring\" the beautiful scenery, she thought about her plans regarding the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crucibles, much like the River of Oblivion, were also shaped by the chaotic nature of the Demon World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In them, only Young Devils were allowed while stronger Devils were forbidden from entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a form of protection for the Young Devils, but it was also a shackle imposed upon them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To leave the Crucible and enter the real Demon World, a Young Devil had to satisfy at least one of the three conditions set by the Demon World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could either advance and become Lesser Devils, survive one thousand life and death battles, or stay at the top one hundred of the Crucible Ranking for a year straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first option was the easiest and most straightforward, while also being the path that most Devils pursued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But leaving through becoming a Lesser Devil is more like taking advantage of the rules rather than satisfying the Demon World’s conditions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Devil who leaves the Crucible through this method will not receive the Demon World’s blessing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liora, having just obtained that blessing, understood its value very well. Exactly because of that, she would never choose this method unless necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her current plan was to try both of the other methods simultaneously and see which one would end up being easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having made her decision, Liora didn’t linger any longer. Rising to her feet, she quickly left this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liora had to admit that the Crucible deserved its name. As she traveled through its lands, she met many Devils along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite their intelligence, these Devils didn’t speak, but chose to attack her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, they misjudged their strength. Although their combat power was higher than the Tree Devil’s, their raw power was not much different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As such, their souls soon became Liora’s meal, leaving their lifeless bodies rotting in the desolate land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unknown how much had passed, but Liora’s path remained straight throughout this whole time. She followed the instincts engraved on her blood, her destination clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only a few days later that her travels finally came to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing on a hill, Liora raised her head and looked ahead, observing the city in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was composed of many uneven, grotesque-looking buildings, as a small wall made of Hellstone surrounded it—a type of stone unique to the Demon World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four entrances existed, one for each side of the wall, while a tall, black, square-like instrument stood right next to each of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at this city, which seemed to be a rare sign of order among the chaos of the Demon World, Liora knew that she was at the right place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unlike Little Devils, who are mindless beasts with little rationality, Young Devils possess a certain amount of intelligence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although they still yearn for destruction and are guided by hunger, they can suppress these instincts if need be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was how the various cities in the Crucible came to be. They were established by powerful Young Devils who wished to form a force and further their goals through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keeping that information in mind, Liora quietly approached the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tossing a wisp of white mist—a soul— into the instrument beside the gate, she strolled into the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, though, her mind couldn’t help but wander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Each Devil’s entry into the city costs one Young Devil soul. I wonder how many souls the Devil in charge gathers each day...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of thousands of souls being delivered to her door each day, Liora had to resist the urge to drool.\u003C\u002Fp>",1076,"2026-06-03T10:39:03.667Z",1,"novelbin.me","86488710fa289ac27050feedd1de2d2e3c38a744d0fd15b0ed6c0a80f3c39e46","evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-7","evolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-chapter-5",482,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fevolution-from-little-devil-to-devil-empress-cover.jpg"]