Sacrifice's Rise: I Became Invincible After Entering Godslayer Temple



"Divine Descent?!" 

John raised an eyebrow, this being the second time he'd witnessed this skill in recent times. 

At the Soulstone Temple, while hunting members of the Devil Elite Team, the local NPC big shot, Hills, had once unleashed this very skill. 

It drew directly from the primal divine power of the Holy Light God, causing even the formidable Soul-Devouring Devil Ghana to falter momentarily. 

Surprisingly, Adam, who was barely level 100, could invoke such a clandestine skill from the church...

Suddenly, a pair of pristine white wings unfurled behind Adam, and his eyes transformed into a shimmering silvery hue. 

He rose into the air, his entire form bathed in the radiant glow of the Holy Light divine power.

John squinted, silently activating the Eye of Artemis. 

He was sure that the Holy Light divine power coursing through Adam didn't belong to the God of Holy Light. 

The ORDER level within the divine power wasn't that elevated. 

This left only one possibility – this force belonged to one of the four Horsemen of the Apocalypse that Adam had inherited. 

But John wondered which of the Horsemen it embodied...

Looking at the dazzling Adam, John smirked. It's just ORDER divine power, after all, he thought, I have it too. 

He lightly released the energy he'd been suppressing within him, and a majestic force surged forth. 

Without hesitation, John too soared into the sky.

The two of them reignited their intense duel, their silhouettes endlessly intertwining in the heavens.

John transformed into a colossal divine figure, wielding an energy sword that relentlessly struck at Adam's form. 

In turn, Adam took the shape of a divine creature, with the body of an eagle and a human head, its vast wings launching ferocious attacks against John. 

Each collision between the two created massive energy fluctuations, shattering virtual buildings into fragments. 

Sparks flew and explosive energy caused the very air to be engulfed in flames.

John's swordsmanship was exceptionally sharp; each strike bore the power to shatter heavens and obliterate earth. 

Despite his enormous divine stature, he moved with astonishing speed and power. 

Adam, however, wasn't outdone. 

His assaults grew more and more ferocious. 

Relying on his innate ability, he manifested the Divine Descent, drawing upon the genuine might of a deity, a power so great it was awe-inspiring.

The two intertwined in the air, their battle escalating. 

Their forms began to blur, leaving only vortex-like energy ripples behind. 

John felt the immense pressure of the Holy Light energy released by Adam but showed no sign of retreat. 

Instead, his gaze grew even more resolute. 

Taking a step, he swiftly dodged Adam's assault and unfurled his own offensive. 

His energy sword traced a luminous arc in the air, leaving behind a long, radiant streak.

Reacting immediately, Adam gave his all to withstand John's onslaught. 

Yet, John's power surpassed Adam's wildest expectations, each strike bearing an almost overwhelming force. 

As time ticked away, the intensity between John and Adam escalated. 

Their forms clashed and tangled, radiant glows dancing around them like a magnificent fireworks display.

The audience in the arena gasped in astonishment, their hearts filled with awe. 

The battle before them had surpassed all expectations, showcasing the true strength of mighty warriors. 

At this point, John and Adam seemed evenly matched, their duel a contest of the finest margins. 

Every strike ignited destructive flares, every near-miss exuded an agile beauty.

John's attacks grew increasingly swift, his sword's luminance flickering unpredictably, making it nearly elusive. 

Meanwhile, Adam, with the aid of the ORDER divine power granted by Divine Descent, did his utmost to minimize his vulnerabilities.

As time passed, John began to gain the upper hand. His strikes became more precise, each one posing an increasing challenge for Adam to defend against. 

Eventually, unable to bear the pressure any longer, Adam reverted to his original form. 

Although his stature diminished, the Holy Light divine power within him shone even more brilliantly. 

His silvery greatsword, saturated with the intense glow of Holy Light, was raised high, seemingly carrying with it the force of a thunderous tempest.

John, gazing at the towering, Holy Light-enchanted blade Adam held aloft, had a mysterious gleam flash across his eyes. 

Without hesitation, he raised his Divine Blade, ready to face Adam's impending strike. 

The distance between them closed in an instant, the surrounding air thick with palpable tension. 

Adam's sword descended, fueled by the potent Holy Light divine power, aiming a powerful blow at John. 

John dodged deftly, but the sheer force behind the swing made him stagger slightly under its oppressive might.

Yet, John showed no signs of backing down. 

Instead, he lunged at Adam with renewed vigor, his Divine Blade constantly in motion, thrusting towards Adam. 

Adam gritted his teeth, pouring all his strength into fending off John's relentless assault, the Holy Light shield around him flickering fiercely. 

The intensity of their battle rapidly escalated, a fierce and nerve-wracking spectacle that captivated all the watching players. 

Even though Adam seemed overpowered, the tenacity he displayed was enough to touch the hearts of the onlookers.

Even John couldn't help but feel a sense of respect; such an opponent was truly a rarity. 

John's actions were relentless, his figure shadowing Adam's every retreat, launching a barrage of attacks that seemed as relentless as a torrential downpour. 

The mounting pressure weighed on Adam, but he showed no signs of yielding. 

At this moment, he harbored only one thought: even in defeat, he would prove his mettle.

Adam tightly gripped his silvery-white greatsword, doing his best to parry each of John's oncoming assaults. 

To his surprise, after swinging his sword, John suddenly ceased his aggressive motion. 

Standing tall before Adam, he smiled and said, "It's about time we end this, brother Adam. To be honest, you've fought beyond my expectations."

"To speak candidly, Adam," John continued, "your strength has ascended at least a full tier since our last encounter. It seems that a life of ease has made you forget how to truly push your own limits..."

Caught off guard, Adam briefly looked down at his own hands, his eyes gleaming with a mix of joy and exhilaration. 

He asked in a muffled tone, "You mean, Galewind, that I've become much stronger than before?"

John, smiling, gave a nod.

Clutching his silvery-white greatsword even tighter, Adam laughed heartily, exclaiming, "I appreciate your guidance, Galewind. Now, I urge you to defeat me with honor and dignity!" 

With a wink and a playful grin, he added, "But don't expect me to sit idly by. My divine power hasn't waned yet. Beware, Galewind, lest you find yourself capsized in shallow waters..."

John responded with a slight smile, his figure suddenly lunging forward like an arrow speeding toward Adam. 

On instinct, Adam moved to counter John's assault, but, to his astonishment, John's maneuvers were far swifter than he'd anticipated. 

The clash between John's manifestation of divine power and Adam's greatsword once again resonated with a piercing metallic clash.

A jolt ran through Adam's body, and his unicorn let out a shrill neigh behind him. 

The shockwave from the impact sent it reeling backwards. 

John, seizing the momentum, took a few steps back, his eyes sparkling brilliantly. 

He knew the battle was drawing to a close...

Adam steadied himself, his gaze burning with determination. 

Once more, he swung his massive sword, surrounded by a brilliant aura of Holy Light that lifted him gently off the ground. 

"Galewind, let me witness the full extent of your strength!" His voice echoed throughout the virtual realm.

John fixed his gaze upon Adam, a faint smile playing at his lips. 

To his surprise, he saw a hint of excitement and joy in Adam's eyes. 

John then deliberately slowed his attack's pace and lifted his Divine Blade, drawing a deliberate arc, the blade pulsating with potent magical energy. 

In that moment, the atmosphere of the entire battlefield fell into a hushed stillness.

Adam watched John warily, sensing the overwhelming power emanating from the Divine Blade. 

This invoked in him a feeling of pressure he had never felt before. 

Suddenly, a sly, captivating grin graced John's lips, his inner power surging. 

The Divine Blade trembled violently, radiating a dazzling light. 

"This is the true measure of my strength," John said softly, almost laughing.

In the next heartbeat, John blinked behind Adam, slashing rapidly. 

However, Adam's reaction was lightning quick, spinning to block John's strike with his greatsword. 

The clash of their blades resonated across the battlefield, sparking bright flashes of light. 

Without missing a beat, John's power surged anew, teleporting repeatedly, their blades interweaving in a dance so swift that Adam struggled to keep pace.

[Shape-shifting (Divine Skill)]: Granted by the deity Alyssum, ruler of shadows and assassination, this skill allows instantaneous movement to any location within the user's divine power detection range, bypassing any barriers, defenses, or spatial obstructions. Usable twice, current stored uses: zero. Cooldown time: 30 minutes.

The very fact that John had deployed the Shape-shifting skill illustrated just how intensely he desired to conclude this battle. 

After all, his primary goal had been achieved: letting Adam unleash his full potential in the heat of combat, refining his strength. 

There was no longer any need to prolong the fight!

Adam strained every fiber of his being to fend off John's relentless assault. 

Both his physical strength and magical energy were rapidly depleting, yet his heart still throbbed with an insatiable desire to battle on. 

John's strikes grew increasingly ferocious and precise, targeting Adam's vulnerabilities and delivering nearly lethal blows. 

Gradually, Adam began to falter, his stance wavering.

A smirk appeared in John's eyes as he watched Adam's dwindling capacity to resist. 

Suddenly, with a swift motion, countless illusions of John materialized around him. 

Each apparition brandished a radiant energy longsword, launching a simultaneous assault on Adam.