Chapter 154: Advanced Divine Art Scroll

Chapter 154: Advanced Divine Art Scroll



Rain had just discovered a potential weakness, or rather, an area of improvement, in the Temple Knight's abilities. Their offensive capabilities seemed somewhat lacking, as the knight's longsword failed to penetrate the Shadow Aura and black armor of their opponent, resulting in a prolonged and intense battle.

If the Temple Knight's attacks were more powerful, a single Demon Knight would not stand a chance against four Temple Knights.

As Rain rode forward, Father Rudolf, known for his stern demeanor, now looked even more somber.

He had previously assured Rain that the young men of the church would easily handle the situation, and Rain could simply observe from the sidelines.

However, moments later, another Demon Knight wielding a massive axe appeared.

Father Rudolf, not one to be bound by tradition, understood the enemy's strength exceeded expectations. He didn't stop Rain from joining the fight; instead, he silently approved of Rain's decision to intercept the Great Axe Demon Knight.

"The System is getting ridiculous," Rain muttered.

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Damn, that Rain kid, without the blessing and protection of the Goddess, is already this strong?

"Heavy Strike!!"

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Instantly, two consecutive system prompts appeared: 【Congratulations, your Beastmaster (Extraordinary) profession level has increased!】

Lagra's beautiful eyes widened, and she looked dumbfounded.

Because just then, he could calmly perform the Tokkar Hammer Technique on the side, honing his hammer skills through combat, which was one of the fastest ways to increase his hammer experience points.

But Rain leaped from his horse and unleashed a secret technique, 'Earthsplitting Hammer,' at the Great Axe Demon Knight! Due to the excessive force of Rain's leg kick, the horse beneath him instantly went limp and collapsed on the ground.

This gave Rain a sense of hammering a wooden stake, a fast way to gain experience! It felt amazing! However, the good times didn't last long. Just as the two Demon Knights were suppressed and victory seemed imminent, the trees in the dense forest shook, and a Demon Knight with a chain mail and a spiked iron ball at the end of it charged out.

So, as the crowd gazed at the nearby temple, they felt that this mysterious, dilapidated temple was like a monster with its mouth wide open, waiting for them to deliver themselves.

Originally, Rain's Knight (Extraordinary) profession level had already reached lv3 (476/500). Therefore, he smoothly leveled up to lv4 (57/1000).

Seeing this, Rain thought for a moment and decided to allocate points to the Beastmaster (Extraordinary) profession.

The chain mail of the Demon Knight was different from ordinary ones; one end had a spiked iron ball the size of a melon, making it extremely powerful.

"Clang!!!"

So, the subsequent battle was without suspense.

At this moment, Mateo stepped forward, his face filled with worry, and reported, "Lieutenant, do we need to enter this place?"

The sudden appearance of the Chain Mail Demon Knight didn't stun the young Temple Knight, but the previous scene had truly left him dumbfounded.

Advanced Divine Scroll?

This time, the hammer's pointed head struck the enemy from the ground, soaring straight up—the secret technique of the Tokkar Hammer Technique, 'Dragon Ascension Hammer'! "Bang!!!"

Therefore, facing the young Temple Knight's slightly arrogant request to take on the role of the main attacker and meat shield, Rain was naturally delighted.

It was just one strike.

【You have experienced a battle, Knight (Extraordinary) experience points +81】

A sound similar to a watermelon being smashed by a wooden stick suddenly rang out!

Sometimes, people are like this.

In fact, only when facing opponents with similarly heavy plate armor and extremely strong defenses can the true power of the double-handed heavy hammer be fully utilized.

The Great Axe Demon Knight, who was originally half-buried in the ground, suddenly transformed into a rocket and flew into the air, leaving a trail of dirt.

Even against Adams, a third-level Apprentice Wizard, Rain only unleashed a finishing move at the last moment.

Obviously, two more attribute points and two skill points were much more appealing! So, Rain silently recited in his heart, 'Beastmaster!'

"Bang!!!"

Rain's heart rejoiced, and the armor-piercing power of the Boar Head Mace's pointed head was truly formidable!

【Your Tokkar Hammer Technique skill has improved, experience points +243】

At this moment, Rain's sharp eyes spotted a thumb-sized black crystal among the remains of the Great Axe Demon.

They hadn't even entered the temple ruins yet, and they had already encountered three Demon Knights whose strength was not below that of an Elite Knight.

For example, in the phrase 'jealousy,' both parties must compete and try to win the heart of a member of the opposite sex for it to be considered jealousy.

The reason was simple; he was currently a Beastmaster (Extraordinary) lv1 (12/100), and choosing to allocate points to Beastmaster would directly increase his level by two.

Rudolf quickly reached into his robe, intending to take something out.

"You intercept that Chain Mail Demon Knight, and I'll come to help you after I finish off this Great Axe Demon Knight." Rain's deep voice echoed.

This mysterious energy seemed to search for paths, and once it found a Temple Knight, a blue beam would burst forth from the knight's body during combat.

The piercing sound of metal clashing filled the air.

It seemed that it wasn't time to use this trump card yet.

After all, he had been with the church for eight years, but the distance to becoming a candidate for heir was extremely far.

Rudolf carefully observed the battle between Rain and the Great Axe Demon Knight, then took his hand out of his pocket.

After the battle ended, they assessed the losses. Fortunately, two of the Night Watchmen from Flashgold Town were severely injured, but miraculously, none had died.

However, the young Temple Knight didn't waste the opportunity created by Rain; he continuously stabbed the Great Axe Demon twice and followed up with a shield bash.

So, at this moment, Rain's competitiveness was ignited within him.

Don't forget that Rain's hammer skill level wasn't actually that high.

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Rain's eyebrows furrowed in surprise.

Four Temple Knights had engaged in the battle, one severely injured, one lightly wounded, leaving only two with their combat abilities intact.

Father Rudolf, who had been reaching into his pocket, paused upon witnessing this scene.

A newly-appeared Chain Mail Demon Knight wielded his chain mail high, and with a single strike, he sent a constable from the county town flying like a torn sack, his chest caved in, spewing blood. It seemed he wouldn't survive.

That was truly unexpected. First, a competition required a prize.

Moreover, almost instantly, the entire absorption and transformation process was complete.

The Temple Knight who was barely holding his own against the Great Axe Demon Knight appeared to be only around twenty years old. When he suddenly felt the pressure on his body lighten, and saw Rain coming to his aid, he felt grateful.

What an excellent candidate for a future Disciplinary Knight!

In this battle, Rain gained three attribute points and three skill points. He felt that this trip to the Night Song Forest was indeed worthwhile! As if remembering something, Rain abruptly looked up at the Chain Mail Demon.

It turned out that Rain's previous 'Dragon Ascension Hammer' had struck the Demon's chin, and the pointed head of his hammer had pierced the lower edge of the Demon's armor, causing the shattering sound from earlier.

[Congratulations! Your Beastmaster (Extraordinary) profession level has increased!]



Such strength and talent were truly formidable.

Next, as no fourth Demon Knight appeared, Rain engaged the Great Axe Demon Knight.

While Rain fought, Father Rudolf continued flipping through his book and began praying quietly.

Just like before, the energy within the Demon Energy Crystal seemed to be selectively absorbed by the System, and once again, Rain felt no discomfort.

Sweat beaded on Father Rudolf's forehead, indicating that the divine art was more powerful than the previous 'Blessing of Protection', but it also burdened him significantly.

Empowered by the divine art, the young Temple Knight performed admirably, matching the Great Axe Demon Knight blow for blow, neither gaining the upper hand.

Simultaneously, Rain earned one skill point and one attribute point as a level-up reward.

The next moment, the protective black aura swirling around Rain suddenly dispersed.

The eerie black energy within the Demon Energy Crystal surged like a violent wave, instantly passing through Rain's arm and into the depths of his body.

Without hesitation, Rain made his choice.

"I must try again later. It would be a waste not to recruit such talent into the Church!" Father Rudolf thought to himself.

Rain brandished the pointed head of his Boar Head Mace, instantly piercing through the Demon's black aura protection and striking his black armor.

If he chose the remaining Knight or Apprentice Wizard, he wouldn't be able to level up.

At the bottom of the panel, it displayed 'Remaining Attribute Points: 3' and 'Remaining Skill Points: 4'.

This immediately reminded Rain of the blood-red crystal that had provided him with abundant experience, so he quickly picked it up, pretending it was unintentional.

Rain could have waited for Father Rudolf to ask for his help, but he chose to engage the Great Axe Demon Knight.

Suddenly, the Great Axe Demon Knight fell from his Funeral Horse, and even the horse nearly knelt on its front hooves.

As Father Rudolf's chanting grew more fervent, a female silhouette holding a seashell horn appeared in the void behind him, and as the horn sounded, the Great Axe Demon Knight was staggered by Rain's might, his black armor now pockmarked with holes from the dense spikes on the Boar Head Mace.

Most people would feel motivated to catch up or surpass their peers if the gap wasn't too wide.

The Great Axe Demon Knight, witnessing Rain's formidable display, quickly raised his five-foot-long metal axe handle to block Rain's attack.

The young Temple Knight, having heard Father Rudolf's praise and assurance that Rain would be a candidate for the Maister County Heir if he joined the Church, felt a mix of emotions.

The pale blue silhouette vanished with a ripple, radiating outwards.

The young Temple Knight's expression beneath his helmet was one of astonishment, his mouth agape. Fortunately, his helmet concealed this reaction.

The Great Axe's handle, though not ordinary, couldn't withstand Rain's powerful 'Earthsplitting Hammer'. Rain's colossal force slammed the Demon Knight into the soft forest ground, embedding him deeply.

If it were anyone else, Rain might have agreed.

His eyes gleamed with fervor.

This was already the third Demon Knight!

Rain hadn't even activated any skills or Extraordinary traits, yet he possessed such lethal power.

Rain shook his head slightly at the young Temple Knight, offering a faint smile without saying a word, before circling to the side to harass the Great Axe Demon.

As Rain used the 'Earthsplitting Hammer' to plant the Great Axe Demon Knight into the ground like a tree, he seized the moment to deliver another powerful blow with his pig-head hammer, twisting his waist and swinging it like a shot put.

With the combined might of 'Break Limit' and 'Gigantic Force', Rain's attack instantly extinguished the young Temple Knight's competitive spirit.

"I acknowledge your strength, but Father Rudolf's praise for you is a bit excessive. After all, you're not that much stronger than me," the young Temple Knight thought.

Rain relentlessly attacked, keeping the Great Axe Demon Knight's attention focused on him, allowing Rain to calmly unleash the Tokkar Hammer Technique from the side, continuously inflicting damage on the demon.

A system prompt appeared:

[Ding! 433 Extraordinary experience points converted. Please choose to advance as Knight (Extraordinary), Apprentice Wizard (Extraordinary), or Beastmaster (Extraordinary).]



Father Rudolf's eyes twitched as he watched. Damn it! It seemed that the three Demon Knights could only be defeated with this item!

No wonder Rain, at such a young age, had earned Father Rudolf's praise and favor.

Hmm? That's more like it!

The Great Axe Demon Knight, after flying in the air for a few seconds, crashed heavily to the ground, letting out a piercing, miserable scream!

To be honest, in the previous battles, Rain's double-handed war hammer, 'Unyielding Force,' had not truly showcased its formidable power.

"These Demon Knights are like ghosts; they don't look like normal people at all. Next time, I hope there won't be any more prompts for this kind of job change!" Rain thought to himself.

As expected, the system prompt rang out: [Ding! Host detected obtaining Demon Energy Crystal. Job change detected: Demon Knight!]



There was no choice. As Rain's strength increased, ordinary warhorses were finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with him in combat.

After being bathed in a beam of azure light, the young Temple Knight felt a surge of confidence, strength, and courage.

This was not to say he had any ill will towards Rain.

Father Rudolf thought for a moment, recalling Rain's explosive attack power. He believed Rain had the strength to deal with potential evil forces, so he nodded and agreed, "Alright then, please be careful with it!"

He knew that Father Rudolf had cast another Divine Art on them. Turning to Rain, he said, "Knight Rain, you can assist from the side. Leave the slaying of evil to us Temple Knights; we're the professionals!"

However, such words might invite ridicule and were not appropriate.

After Rain defeated the Chain Mail Demon Knight, the Lance Demon Knight was also slain by the combined efforts of the three Temple Knights.

Additionally, for a competition or rivalry to exist, both sides must be of similar status or strength; otherwise, there would be no contest, just as a rich man wouldn't compare wealth with a beggar.

From this perspective, the only person in the County Church who could truly rival Rain was probably the current Maister.

This time, Rain obtained his second Demon Energy Crystal. However, seeing the solemn expressions of Father Rudolf and the other Temple Knights as they looked at the crystal, Rain knew he probably wouldn't be able to use it immediately.

The young Temple Knight, seeing Rain silently and seamlessly coordinating attacks from the rear against the Great Axe Demon, felt a sudden urge to compete, but it was like punching a pillow.

"This..." Rain stroked his chin and turned to Father Rudolf.

"This time, I also have a high-level Divine Scroll bestowed by the Bishop. I believe a safe retreat should be possible for us."

As a member of the Sea Goddess Church, specializing in demon hunting and exorcism, Father Rudolf's means of dealing with enemies were not limited to a single Divine Art.

But for Rain, this item represented an 'Experience Pill,' and he couldn't possibly hand it over to Father Rudolf. In fact, Rain was also considering if there was a way to exchange the Demon Energy Crystal from the Lance Demon Knight.

"Clang!"

Rain had given him another pleasant surprise.

This was the correct way to use the Demon Energy Crystal—just absorb it! Rain was delighted and quickly selected 'Yes!'

"Great Sea Goddess, please bestow your blessings upon the knights. Against powerful foes, we shall fight to the death without retreat. Exorcise evil without hesitation! Divine Art: Song of Valor!"

Soon, the Temple Knights enveloped in azure light quickly recovered to their peak state. Not only did their movements become swifter, but they also fought with exceptional bravery, unafraid of death!

He had just witnessed Father Rudolf's two Divine Arts, and indeed, combined with the Temple Knights' cooperation, they could unleash tremendous power.

With higher-level Divine Scrolls, the subsequent temple exploration would likely be safer.

Most importantly, the Demon Knights alone had provided him with exceptionally generous 'Experience Pills' as rewards.

This made Rain eagerly anticipate the possibility of finding similar or even more valuable 'Experience Babies' within the temple.

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