Published: March 12, 2025
CHAPTER 225: Destruction
Maru stared blankly at everything happening, even the eighteen knights of light were stunned. They simply could not believe that five cardinals had died just like that.
Especially the cardinal who had wanted to take something out from his robe. That cardinal had a very profound background, and although the knights of light did not know what he was trying to take out, they were aware that he possessed a magical item—a protective ring.
The protective ring is a relatively common magical item on the continent. It is created by magic circle researchers who use magic circles to seal protective spells into the ring after long periods of study. Protective rings come in different levels; low-level protective rings are single-use items made from special wood or stone, sealing only low-level protective spells, and are relatively cheap and common. High-level protective rings, on the other hand, are made from alloys and can seal higher-level spells while being reusable, making them precious magical items.
The father of that cardinal is a cardinal of the church of light, an eighth-level expert. To ensure his safety, he gave this cardinal a high-level protective ring that could withstand five attacks from an eighth-level expert without breaking.
However, that poor ring could not withstand one strike from Cai'er, who is an over-ninth-level expert, with her casual strike possessing the strength of a ninth-level being. Naturally, the cardinal's protective ring stood no chance.
All eighteen knights of light knew about the cardinal's identity. The reason he had come along this time was for a merit, not because he genuinely wanted to fight, and he certainly did not expect to die here.
His death was inconsequential, but with him gone, these knights could not survive either. The cardinal's father would surely not spare them.
The eyes of these knights turned red in an instant; they knew they had to die here today. If they died here, their families would be safe and might even receive some compensation. But if they returned alive, their families would suffer misfortune alongside them.
These knights were all trained by the church of light, which had selected talented children from a young age for cultivation. Therefore, their loyalty to the church of light was unquestionable, and their detailed records were archived within the church.
It was precisely because of their loyalty, and their absolute refusal to betray the church, that they were well aware that the church was not as pristine as it appeared. There were many sordid affairs within, but they dared not betray the church. They were, in fact, death warriors disguised in knightly attire.
The eighteen knights of light made the same move almost simultaneously. They tossed aside their tower shields, planted their knight's spears into the ground, and then pulled out the heavy swords hanging from their saddles, subsequently lopping off their left arms.
Zhao Hai was taken aback, not understanding their actions, but Galen shouted loudly, "Young Master, kill them! They want to sacrifice themselves!"
Sacrifice is a unique skill of knights. When a knight uses this skill, they are fighting desperately. They offer their own blood and flesh to the knight god, gaining powers far beyond their inherent strength. However, once the sacrifice is made, the knight's life comes to an end. The power gained from the sacrifice lasts only for an hour; after that, the knight's life will vanish. Hence, it is also known as a suicide technique.
A knight who has used the sacrifice typically gains power exceeding their original strength by two levels. This means that after using the sacrifice, these knights could reach the level of eighth-level knights. On the continent, eighth-level knights are considered experts, nearly invincible against anyone below ninth-level.
Zhao Hai coldly smiled and waved his hand, causing several vines to emerge from the ground, piercing into the knights' heads. The eighteen great knights died without even a grunt.