Chapter 163: The Void Angel Race
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 163: The Void Angel Race
Voom—!
Connected by the spatial rift, the energy of the Void instantly surged into the Heavenly Domain.
Under Xie Bai’s guidance, this violet-black torrent merged into the emptiness of the domain, colliding with the original, pure white.
In the next instant, the two diametrically opposed powers blended into an elegant shade of pale lavender.
In moments, the entire Heavenly Domain completed its material transformation, becoming a fully realized physical space.
The moment the Heavenly Domain stabilized, the rift expanded and settled, transforming into a circular spatial tunnel.
With that, the Heavenly Domain was officially reborn.
Having finished her work, Xie Bai put away Funeral Rites and looked out over the newborn Heavenly Domain, now saturated with Void power.
"Hmm... strictly speaking, can this thing still be called the Heavenly Domain?"
She tilted her head, lost in thought.
The energy originally stored in the Heavenly Domain now accounted for only forty percent of the total. The remaining sixty percent came entirely from the Void.
"But then again, no one ever defined the Heavenly Domain as being unable to contain Void power."
Xie Bai looked at her masterpiece and confidently placed her hands on her hips.
Currently, there was no one else besides Xie Bai who could rule the Heavenly Domain. Since it had been repaired by the power of the Lord of the Heavenly Domain, the restored domain was, by definition, orthodox.
With that thought, Xie Bai reopened the Book of the Heavenly Domain and found the page containing the souls of the Angel Race.
"Let’s see... four Archangels, one hundred and twenty High-ranking Angels, and... 3.2 million Lower-ranking Angels."
Xie Bai’s gaze swept over the rows of records.
"Using the Book of the Heavenly Domain as a guide, I can use the domain's power to resurrect the Angel Race..."
After skimming the instructions, she glanced at the newborn domain beside her. At this moment, the Heavenly Domain was permeated with pale purple Void energy.
"Well... it should be close enough."
With a flick of her wrist, Xie Bai tossed the Book of the Heavenly Domain into the air.
Instantly, the energy permeating the domain converged toward the book, suspending the ancient tome in mid-air.
As the power of the Heavenly Domain poured into the book, a massive number of souls were drawn out by the force.
The next moment, the flowing energy of the entire domain locked onto the floating souls, pouring a mixture of Holy and Void power into them.
Voom—!
Once the flowing energy stabilized, the souls in the sky began to manifest physical forms one by one.
[Seraph Gabriel, Lv.150]
[Virtue Angel Raphael, Lv.150]
[Throne Angel Samael, Lv.150]
[Cherub Uriel, Lv.150]
Following the appearance of the four Archangels, a vast number of High-ranking and Lower-ranking Angels materialized before Xie Bai. They formed an immense phalanx, occupying nearly thirty percent of the Heavenly Domain’s space.
The moment the four leading Archangels opened their eyes, a massive surge of Void power leaked from their pupils.
[Void Angel Race]
A brand-new race had been created by Xie Bai.
Compared to normal angels, Void Angels possessed pale purple light in their eyes and a layer of shimmering lavender light upon their wings.
The moment the Void Angels awakened, the Poem of the Void manifested behind Xie Bai.
[Chant]
[Any Void race or faction will obey you unconditionally. Your Void-series skills have automatically upgraded to Lv.13.]
In an instant, Xie Bai felt a massive influx of new loyalties. Under the dual effects of the Poem of the Void and her status as the Lord of the Heavenly Domain, the loyalty of these Void Angels was instantly locked at one thousand, even before Lust's Blessing could take effect.
As the Void energy settled, Gabriel, standing at the front, was the first to speak.
"Our heartfelt praise to you, My Lord."
His voice was solemn and devout, carrying the ethereal quality unique to the Angel Race.
"Thank you for granting us new life. Your beauty, even among the gods, is unparalleled in all the world."
After Gabriel finished his praise, the other three Archangels and the multitude of angels behind them bowed in unison to show their submission. The synchronized movement swept across the Heavenly Domain like a rising tide.
Xie Bai scanned the crowd and nodded in satisfaction.
"Mhm... Heavenly Mountain is currently undergoing reconstruction. Send a portion of your people to coordinate with the Expeditionary Force outside and assist them."
She paused, then added, "Send some people to the World Tree as well to assist Thanatos."
Gabriel raised his head and responded respectfully, "As you wish, My Lord."
He thought for a moment, a slight smile appearing on his face. "Regarding Heavenly Mountain, Throne Angel Samael is more familiar with it. As for me, I am more acquainted with the situation at the World Tree. I hope My Lord will allow us to arrange ourselves accordingly."
Xie Bai considered Gabriel’s request and saw no issue with it.
"Very well."
She then looked toward the smallest of the Archangels, the Cherub Uriel.
"As for you... you stay behind for now and manage the Heavenly Domain for me."
With a thought from Xie Bai, the Book of the Heavenly Domain drifted slowly into Uriel’s hands. Feeling the familiar texture, Uriel lowered her head and gently cradled the tome against her chest.
"Yes, My Lord."
Having settled that, Xie Bai turned her gaze to the final Archangel.
The Virtue Angel, Raphael.
Feeling her gaze, Raphael bowed solemnly. "What are My Lord’s commands?"
Xie Bai looked at Raphael, and an idea gradually formed in her mind.
"Hmm... do you accept labor dispatch? Specifically, to a place outside the current world."
Raphael blinked, momentarily stunned by the command. However, he quickly regained his posture, his voice firm.
"I would never refuse My Lord’s arrangements. Please, give your command."
Seeing that Raphael didn't object, a smile played on Xie Bai’s lips.
"It’s not a very dangerous place. Besides, you have a colleague working there already. Perhaps you’ll get along well."
Xie Bai’s gaze fell on Raphael’s empty hands.
"But before that, you’ll need a bit of a boost. Otherwise, I won't feel at ease."
Xie Bai took out Funeral Rites and swept it through the air.
In the next second, a magnificent Thirteen-Layer Magic Circle appeared within the Heavenly Domain. Following that, a profound black gate manifested in the center of the circle.
[Funeral]
From the remaining forty million Lost Souls, Xie Bai randomly drew one million and infused them into the Funeral.
Clang—!!
The gate swung open.
A profound greatsword drifted out, slowly landing in Raphael’s hands.
[Boundless Night]
[Quality: Divine Artifact]
[Legend says that after the sun fell, a certain existence gathered all the darkness in the world to forge this divine weapon that scorns all light.]
The moment Raphael grasped Boundless Night, he felt a massive surge of power perfectly compatible with him flooding his body. Instantly, his aura exploded, far surpassing the other three Archangels.
Even Gabriel, standing nearby, couldn't help but show a hint of envy.
Upon receiving Boundless Night, Raphael immediately dropped to one knee before Xie Bai.
"Thank you for your gift, My Lord! I will not fail your expectations!"
Hearing Raphael’s vow, Xie Bai raised Funeral Rites and gave it a casual wave, slicing open a spatial rift.
"If there are no problems, depart now. I’m sure your colleague is looking forward to your arrival."
"Understood, My Lord."
Without hesitation, Raphael stepped directly into the spatial rift and vanished from the Heavenly Domain.
Seeing Raphael leave, Uriel asked curiously, "My Lord... may I ask where exactly Raphael has gone?"
Xie Bai pressed a finger to her lips and thought for a moment.
"A place called the Land of Distortion. You probably aren't familiar with it, but it doesn't matter."
Xie Bai walked toward the Heavenly Domain’s passage and gave her final orders to the three remaining Archangels.
"I’m leaving for a while. I hope that by the time I return, you will have completed your tasks."
With that, she turned and stepped into the passage, her figure vanishing from the Heavenly Domain.