Several minutes earlier,

After sensing Mengxi's rapidly declining life force through the Soul Pearl, White Yama immediately felt that something was wrong.

And when Mengxi's life force continued to fall without triggering a miracle, an ominous premonition spread through White Yama's heart like a collapsing dam.

In an instant, the Heavenly Apostle was overcome with anxiety.

'Damn it! Did something unexpected happen?!'

A heavy solemnity appeared in White Yama's blue eyes as she bit down hard on her lip.

She had to go check!

White Yama made the decision without hesitation.

However,

With the current situation, how could she possibly rush over to support the Child of Destiny so easily?!

"ROOOOAAAARRRR!!!"

The moment she glanced toward Garos Fortress, a crimson Annihilation Cannon overflowing with destructive power suddenly came roaring toward her!

In an instant,

White Yama's eyes narrowed as she shot sideways, barely dodging Snow Devourer's nearly point-blank blast.

However, the white giant wolf's attack did not stop.

With a violent swing of its claw, it smashed directly toward White Yama!

Boom!!!

Accompanied by an eruption of crimson Shadow of Silence Power, the light-attribute defensive magic surrounding White Yama shattered on the spot.

Her entire body was sent flying and crashed miserably into the Abyss Demon horde below.

Countless Abyss Demons immediately swarmed toward her, attempting to tear her apart.

However,

White Yama was, after all, a terrifying Sword God-level existence.

The moment she recovered herself, she swung the black sword in her hand.

Violent white sword energy burst out in every direction, instantly reducing all the charging Abyss Demons into pieces.

Then, her blue eyes locked firmly onto the Demon King-class monster roaring as it charged at her.

After releasing its power, Snow Devourer's strength had risen tremendously.

White Yama no longer possessed the confidence she initially had in defeating it.

At least, victory in a short time was absolutely impossible.

But she couldn't allow herself to be pinned down like this either.

Realizing this, White Yama narrowed her eyes.

In that case...

The next instant,

She suddenly pulled out three scrolls engraved with golden patterns from her spatial ring, along with a large number of bottled casting materials.

Without hesitation, she poured immense amounts of Holy Aura into them.

A gigantic white magic circle instantly appeared beneath her feet.

Pressing her hands together, White Yama began rapidly chanting.

As the incantation continued, the casting materials shattered into countless particles of white light and merged into the formation.

Brilliant white radiance slowly emerged in White Yama's eyes.

'Holy Domain Magic—Six-Pillar Demon-Sealing Domain!'

The moment the formation was completed—

The earth shook violently.

Countless cracks spread across the snowfield.

Under Snow Devourer's slightly surprised gaze, six enormous pillars of light erupted from the ground around the white giant wolf.

Using the pillars as supports, an enormous barrier formed instantly around Snow Devourer, trapping the Demon King-class existence inside a sky-reaching curtain of light.

Holy Domain Magic—Six-Pillar Demon-Sealing Domain was one of the highest-level spells White Yama could use.

It was powerful enough to easily seal several seventh-tier Abyss Demons.

However,

White Yama knew full well that even Holy Domain Magic was somewhat insufficient against a Demon King-class existence.

Considering the overwhelming fluctuations of Shadow of Silence Power surrounding Snow Devourer,

This seal probably wouldn't last more than a few minutes.

Just as White Yama predicted—

The next moment,

Accompanied by a violent explosion of crimson energy, terrifying Shadow of Silence Power bombarded the barrier.

White cracks quickly appeared across the light curtain and spread rapidly. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

'As expected... this barrier can hold that thing for two minutes at most.'

No more time could be wasted.

She had to bring Mengxi away immediately!

After cutting down two sixth-tier Abyss Demons that charged at her, White Yama crouched down and leaped.

Wrapped in light-attribute Holy Aura, she transformed into a white meteor and shot toward Garos Fortress—

Toward Mengxi's location.

...

A flash of white light later,

White Yama, moving at full speed, returned to Garos Fortress in an instant.

Descending like a falling meteor, she smashed into the ruins and kicked up a cloud of dust.

"Mengxi!"

Dispersing the smoke around her, White Yama anxiously called out.

However,

The moment she finished speaking, she froze.

Shock.

Confusion.

Anger.

Countless complicated emotions flooded the Heavenly Apostle's heart.

Her words stopped abruptly as her blue eyes stared fixedly ahead.

Because—

Within her sight,

The Child of Destiny, so important to the Church, lay unconscious amidst the ruins.

And beside Mengxi stood a black-haired woman in black clothing, barefoot.

Without question, the woman was extraordinarily beautiful.

In fact, she was the only person White Yama had ever seen who could rival Mengxi.

Yet this beauty, worthy of toppling kingdoms, gave White Yama an indescribable sense of terror.

Even though the other party hadn't released any power,

White Yama felt an instinctive shiver originating from the depths of her soul.

The feeling was even stronger than what she had experienced when facing the Pope.

And more importantly—

The crimson light in the black-haired girl's hand was unmistakably Shadow of Silence Power!

An existence capable of controlling Shadow of Silence Power?!

'This girl... is an Abyss Demon?!'

The moment she met those scarlet eyes, White Yama came to that conclusion.

Her blue eyes overflowed with disbelief.

According to the Church's records, Abyss Demons were all beast-like creatures.

Humanoid Abyss Demons?

She had never heard of such a thing!

Moreover,

So many terrifying monsters stood behind the girl.

Looking at those hideous creatures surrounding her, White Yama's expression became increasingly grave.

Normally, faced with someone like herself overflowing with Holy Aura, these Abyss Demons should have gone mad and attacked immediately.

Yet now?

They merely stood there, vigilantly watching her.

This clearly contradicted their nature.

They were being controlled.

Controlled by this girl.

And everyone knew—

Only Demon King-class existences could command Abyss Demons.

Which meant—

The girl before her was a Demon King-class existence.

Realizing this, White Yama inhaled sharply and stared at the black-haired girl with utmost vigilance.

'A being not recorded anywhere... Is she the newly born monster deep within the Great Winter Forest?'

No.

That wasn't important.

What was important was—

What was she trying to do?!

Glancing at the dying Mengxi and seeing the black-haired girl's hand slowly approaching her chest, monstrous killing intent and hostility erupted from White Yama.

The terrifying aura converged toward the black sword in her hand.

"What are you trying to do to the Saintess?!"

Meanwhile,

With the black sword pointed directly at her forehead, Miss Yumo raised an eyebrow.

Curiously, she glanced toward the temporarily sealed white giant wolf in the distance.

Oh?

Not bad.

To actually suppress Limo for the time being.

Miss Yumo silently praised White Yama.

However,

Praise was praise.

Facing White Yama's furious questioning and feeling the overwhelming killing intent thick enough to make the air feel viscous, Miss Yumo frowned innocently.

Her scarlet eyes seemed to scream one word:

Wronged.

Come on!

I'm not the one who injured the heroine!

I saved her, okay~

I'm practically your Asumos Church's benefactor!

And yet you're pointing a sword at me...

This is just...

Mm?

This is just...

Wonderful~

Hehehe~

Suddenly thinking of something, Miss Yumo let out a mischievous laugh inwardly.

The innocence vanished from her scarlet eyes, replaced by a trace of mockery.

Then,

Under White Yama's tense gaze, the black-haired girl slowly tilted her head.

A sinister and enchanting smile—the trademark smile of a villain boss (Yumo version)—appeared on her face.

Using a playful tone filled with amusement, she slowly spoke:

"What am I trying to do? Isn't it obvious?"

"I'm taking the Saintess back to the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons~"