I ascend to the throne of God with arcane magic.

Chapter 822 Mastering the Artifact [Pastom’s Stomach]

Within the forbidden fortress of Donovan, in the Spiderheart Temple,
Under the cover of the goddess Fenriya's power, Li Si slowly walked down towards the temple.

With the protection of other deities of the same divine rank, the Spider Queen Rose was unable to detect Li Si.

This is also why Li Si was able to successfully reach the Spider Heart Temple.

However, Li Si did not let his guard down.

Although the power of the goddess Fenrir was enough to shield Lolth, the Spider Queen, if Li Si accidentally triggered any of the traps in the temple, the commotion would be something he couldn't conceal.

Fortunately, after taking control of Elisa, Li Si already knew the route to infiltrate the Spiderheart Temple and enter the underground area.

Therefore, Li Si's infiltration went relatively smoothly, without alerting the Spider Queen Rose or the others.

During his infiltration, Li Si passed by the core of the Spiderheart Temple and saw Bren the [Bitter Singer] being corrupted by the power of the abyss and the power of the Spider Queen Lolth.

Brun is in a very bad situation. Li Si can sense that this legendary councilor of the association is not far from being completely controlled by the Spider Queen Rose in mind and soul.

However, Li Si really has no chance to save him now.

After all, Bren is now under the watchful eye of the Spider Queen, Rose.

If Li Si were to take action to save Bren, it would inevitably attract the attention of Rose, the Spider Queen.

If the consciousness of the Spider Queen Lolth were to descend upon the Spiderheart Temple, Li Si would have no chance to seize [Pastrum's Stomach].

Of course, as long as the legendary dark elf Elisa, controlled by Li Si, is not discovered, Li Si can continue to try after the Spider Queen Lolth's consciousness leaves.

However, in that case, the progress of events would be out of Li Si's control.

With Pastorum's Stomach and Lolth the Spider Queen present, it would be virtually impossible for the Elves and Lis to destroy the forbidden fortress of Donovan.

The failure of this attack means there won't be such a good opportunity next time.

Using the power of Lolth the Spider Queen, the forbidden fortress of Donovan and the dark elves within it were forcibly moved.

Alternatively, if we simply transfer [Pastrum's Stomach], Li Si and the elves will be powerless.

However, if that happens, the price to pay next time to deal with these dark elves and the artifact [Pastrum's Stomach] will be even greater.

Moreover, even if Bren is controlled by the Spider Queen Rose, Li Si has a way to deal with it, so there's no need to rush.

Hang in there, buddy!
Li Si glanced at Bren and walked directly toward his target.

The fact that Bren, the "Sorrowful Monk," entered the dungeon and was captured by the dark elves indicates that he was not one of their collaborators.

Therefore, Li Si still intended to try and win over Bren.

However, Li Si needs to deal with that divine artifact, [Pastrum's Stomach], first.

In that dark, sunless room,
The room was filled with a nauseating stench, as if countless wronged souls were weeping.

The artifact, Pastorm's Stomach, sat eerily in the center of the room, like a lurking, terrifying beast.

This artifact exudes a malevolent and chaotic abyssal power. The power, like a tangible black mist, churns and surges, corroding everything around it and plunging the entire room into endless distortion and madness.

The thick muscles on the surface of the stomach seemed to be alive, constantly writhing and twitching, as if digesting something indescribable.

Drops of mucus dripped from the stomach bag and landed on the ground, making a sizzling, corrosive sound. The ground was instantly corroded into small pits emitting black smoke, sending chills down one's spine.

Li Si arrived at the door of the room and stared intently at the abyssal artifact that exuded a terrifying pressure.

Even though he had experienced the pressure of this artifact from Elisa's perspective before, Li Si still felt waves of discomfort at this moment.

He felt an immense pressure emanating from this mysterious and evil artifact, as if his body was bearing a thousand-pound burden.

The feeling was like being alone facing a towering, cloud-piercing mountain, feeling as insignificant as an ant.

This artifact was shrouded in a dense and eerie abyssal power, which seemed to be alive, constantly churning and surging, emitting a chilling low murmur.

It was like a pair of invisible yet powerful giant hands, tightly gripping Li Si's soul, trying to tear it out of his body.

Like a surging black tide, wave after wave crashed against Li Si's mental defenses, disrupting his mind and thoughts, and all sorts of crazy ideas grew wildly like weeds.

However, with the protection of the goddess Fenriya and the flow of chaotic faith power, Li Si did not have too much difficulty facing [Pastrum's Stomach].

Elisa's figure emerged from the shadows on one side of the room.

Due to the influence of Lolth's power, Pastorm's stomach had little impact on her.

Li Si glanced at Elisa, then guided her to the passageway outside the room, keeping a watchful eye on anyone approaching.

After preparing himself, Li Si looked at the slowly wriggling stomach in front of him and stepped forward.

Li Si's body was tense, his steps heavy and slow, as he laboriously made his way toward the artifact [Pastrum's Stomach].

The pressure emanating from this abyssal artifact was like an invisible yet majestic mountain pressing heavily on him.

Every step taken felt like a tug-of-war with an invisible force, an effort to resist the terrifying pressure as heavy as a mountain.

However, the pressure did not lessen because of Li Si's persistence; on the contrary, it increased as he approached, as if the divine artifact was issuing a silent warning, trying to force him back.

The increasingly dense abyssal power surged forth from the surface of the writhing stomach like black smoke, carrying a chillingly evil aura, and rushed towards Li Si.

However, just as these evil forces were about to touch the mage's body, a clear and holy silver-white moonlight suddenly shone.

The moonlight, like an invisible blade, instantly dispelled the power of the dark abyss, opening a safe passage for Li Si.

The cool moonlight contained the great power of the moon goddess, greatly relieving Li Si of the pressure he was under.

Upon arriving before [Pastrum's Stomach], Li Si could no longer hold back and directly activated the protective power left to him by the goddess Fenriya.

As Li Si traversed the surging, dark red abyss of power, each step felt like walking on a knife's edge, a sharp pain shooting from his feet straight to his head.

This abyssal power carries an aura of decay, evil, and madness, seemingly intent on devouring all that is beautiful in the world.

The space around Li Si distorted and deformed due to its surge, emitting a teeth-grinding creaking sound, as if it would collapse completely at any moment.

The power of the goddess Fenriya protected Li Si from the corruption of the abyss, but the physical and mental oppression could not be completely avoided.

But his eyes remained unwavering, and his body continued to move forward resolutely despite the impact of this evil force.

For Li Si, the short distance of a few dozen meters felt like a long and arduous journey.

Finally, he arrived before the artifact, Pastorm's Stomach. To Li Si, the stomach resembled a gigantic, pulsating, evil heart.

The surface muscles writhed wildly like living things, each undulation accompanied by a disgusting drip of mucus.

Li Si did not hesitate at all, nor did he use any magic.

He knew all too well that legendary spells were futile in the face of this abyssal artifact.

So he slowly raised his right hand and resolutely pressed it directly onto the undulating muscles on the surface of his stomach.

In an instant, the sticky, disgusting sensation traveled up his fingertips, as if countless tiny insects were wriggling and gnawing at his palm, causing Li Si to shudder involuntarily.

The moment it touched the stomach, the massive amount of chaotic faith power that had been accumulating within Li Si surged into the stomach like a flood bursting its banks.

As Li Si delved into the core of the stomach with the power of Chaos Faith, it seemed to sense an external intrusion, and the previously dormant artifact, [Pastrum's Stomach], was instantly activated.

The muscles on the surface of the stomach sac seemed to be injected with endless evil energy, instantly swelling and twisting, their ferocious appearance resembling countless evil dragons dancing wildly.

These twisted muscles swept wildly in all directions, compressing the air and creating a sharp whistling sound, while eerie ripples spread through the space.

At the same time, the stomach opened its huge, putrid "entrance" and swallowed Li Si whole with lightning speed.

In an instant, an even more powerful abyssal force, like a surging black tide, rushed wildly towards Li Si, who was inside the stomach, from all directions, attempting to completely engulf him in this endless abyssal power.

As if sensing the impending danger, the silver emblem on Li Si's right hand suddenly burst forth like a ignited star.

This emblem usually emits only a soft and tranquil light, but at this moment it bursts forth with a pure and holy power, and an even richer silver moonlight gushes out from the emblem like a surging spring.

This moonlight is not the pale, cold, and lonely kind, but rather carries a warm and firm quality, containing a powerful force of protection and purification.

It was like an invisible yet incredibly strong net, tightly wrapping Li Si's body inside.

Each ray of moonlight was like a nimble sprite, leaping and weaving around Li Si's body, resisting the erosion of the endless abyss's power.

The dark red abyssal power, carrying an aura of decay, evil, and madness, pounded against the barrier of moonlight like a pack of hungry beasts, emitting chilling roars.

But the moonlight's protection remained as steadfast as Mount Tai; each impact only made its light shine brighter.

Li Si, who noticed this scene, clicked his tongue in amazement.

The goddess Fenriya was truly generous; the protective power she bestowed upon him directly suppressed the abyssal destructive power within the artifact, Pastorm's Stomach.

At this moment, Li Si, who was swallowed up in the darkness inside the stomach, did not show any anxiety or fear.

His eyes were calm and deep, like a bottomless lake, as if everything was within his expectations.

He was prepared for the fact that trying to control a divine artifact was destined to be anything but smooth sailing.

Fortunately, Li Si made thorough preparations.

Within his body, the power of chaotic faith flowed like a ceaseless river, protecting his consciousness.

It was like an invisible shield, building an unbreakable defense line deep within Li Si's soul, preventing the erosion of the abyss's power from reaching his core.

At the same time, a vibrant green color, seemingly formed from pure life force, reappeared within the mage's body.
The emerald green color is like a new bud breaking through the soil in spring, full of vitality and life. It carries a fresh and natural scent, as if it can purify all the filth and evil in the world.

This verdant power surged from Li Si's body, spontaneously intertwining and merging with the surrounding moonlight.

When these two forces combined, they formed a powerful and magical silver-green curtain that tightly enveloped Li Si.

Although the power of the abyss continued to assault Li Si relentlessly, it was unable to break through his defenses.

Is this the life force of the World Tree?

Li Si was somewhat surprised by the appearance of this life force, but this situation was undoubtedly a good thing for him.

However, the only way to control this artifact is through Li Si's own chaotic faith power.

After an unknown amount of time, Li Si finally found the core of the divine artifact inside his stomach.

It was a strange, blood-red, rhomboid crystal, quietly suspended deep within the stomach, emanating a mysterious yet powerful aura, as if it were the very soul of this evil artifact.

This rhombus-shaped crystal has three concentric rings of black, light white, and dark gold arranged in succession from top to bottom, corresponding to the three laws of power possessed by this divine artifact.

At the same time, Li Si noticed that there were wisps of dark black energy swirling around the crystal.

The air currents surged and churned, emanating the chilling aura of Rose the Spider Queen's divine power.

The aura was malevolent and chilling, like venomous snakes slithering and coiling around the surface of the crystal.

Once he found his target, Li Si's eyes instantly became firm and sharp.

Without hesitation, he instantly mobilized all the power within his body, and the power of chaotic faith surged towards the core of the artifact like a raging tide.

Li Si had no reservations. He knew that only by completely eliminating the dark energy that represented the power of the Spider Queen Lolth could he control the artifact and resolve the current crisis.

At this point, Li Si was no longer worried about alarming the Spider Queen, Rose.

With the hidden power of the goddess Fenrir, everything that happens here will not be noticed by the Spider Queen Lolth for a short time.

But all of this is time-limited, and Li Si must resolve the trouble here as soon as possible.

Under Li Si's control, the power of chaotic faith was like a series of sharp blades, slashing fiercely at the dark aura.

Each impact caused the airflow to churn and tremble violently, emitting a sharp hissing sound.

Li Si focused intently, continuously mobilizing the vast, boundless power of chaotic faith within his body to launch a fierce attack on the power that Lolth, the Spider Queen, had left behind in the core of the artifact.

It is like endless waves, crashing against the rocks on the shore one after another without stopping.

Each surge of power, with overwhelming force, crashed heavily against the Spider Queen Rose's power.

The power of the Spider Queen Lolth trembled under the impact, emitting a sharp hiss, as if she were wailing in pain.

As time went by, the power of Chaos Faith, like fine sandpaper, gradually eroded the power of the Spider Queen, Lolth.

Each impact weakened the power of the Spider Queen, Rose, by a fraction.

With each clash, the scales of victory tipped slightly in Li Si's favor.

In the end, the power that the Spider Queen Rose had surrounding the crimson crystal was completely eliminated by Li Si!
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Hey~
[You have been attacked by the power of the artifact [Pastrum's Stomach]!]
[You are now subject to divine judgment!]
[You have successfully mastered the artifact, Pastorm's Stomach!]
(End of this chapter)