Village Head's Debauchery-Chapter 1316: The Secrets Of The Vylkr Armour (2), The Divine Archetypes?

All three groups unanimously decided to keep this information secret to maintain their monopoly over it, which also explained their aggressive expansion.

'But something's still missing,' Orion frowned deeply.

Why would the Omnithriallians choose to make their final resting place within the Spirit Realm?

Did they die willingly or not? If they had, then why? And if they hadn't... that was a terrifying thought he hoped would remain just that—a thought.

There was also information about the New Order of Divine Apostles.

It detailed how the Sanctuaries had been created by various divine beings and members of the Blessed Order of Divine Apostles to help mortals untainted by the Vylkr escape to safer realms.

This realm, however, was more like enormous layered pocket dimensions made to be inhabited by both divines and mortals.

The information also listed the various branches of the divine corps bases across the Spirit Realm and their constant skirmishes.

There was no deeper information.

"Are you done?" General Reynold asked, sensing as Orion's emotions settled.

Orion nodded.

General Reynold sent Orion another piece of information.

Orion furrowed his brows in thought, wondering why he had sent this information along with the others.

Soon, he realized the reason.

It was related to the Vylkr armour. The Vylkr energy was a curse that defied the very rules of the world. Without the world's natural suppression, it would have devoured everything in its path.

Even Vylkr artefacts had their limits, like Aurora's staff, which could also be classified as a Divine artefact.

It was impossible for a Vylkr artefact formation to create a Vylkr artefact capable of utilizing the Laws of the Universe without being destroyed by those very laws. Such a feat could only be achieved through a catalyst.

The primary catalysts used in the creation of a Vylkr armour were the remains of an Omnithriallian.

It made sense. The Omnithriallians were the race responsible for the triggering of the curse, which had once deteriorated Oberon's half-Omnithriallian form during its initial outbreak.

Though Oberon could still manipulate the Laws of the Universe then, it had left a permanent mark. In that sense, the match was eerily perfect.

However, it was still unknown how many Vylkr armours a single Omnithriallian corpse could produce.

Orion was left speechless once more.

His mind spun.

Was this why the Vylkr spawns were targeting the Omnithriallian resting place?

Was this the Omnithriallians' retribution for the curse they had unleashed upon the Material Realm?

But if that were true, didn't it mean that gods who had reached the pinnacle could also serve as catalysts for Vylkr armour?

To use the corpse of the divine as a stepping stone to create the 'perfect race'—was an act of blasphemy.

To use the remains of one's own progenitors was—

Despicable.

Immoral.

Orion found it challenging to accept, but he had no choice because the truth was crystal clear.

He had gained deep insight into the present age, just as they had anticipated. And yet, there was still no information about Naka.

He remained an elusive figure, someone even a high entity like Nyzzorrak had never met. They received orders only from those above them. Beyond that, they acted freely, just like any average race.

Orion looked again at his Vylkr armour, Morphic Puppet, this time with a complex expression.

General Reynold stretched out his hand.

A mysterious force enveloped Nyzzorrak, tearing a portion of the crimson Vylkr armour from his internal organs. Invisible pressure slamming in from all sides crushed the broken armour.

It was ground down until only a cloud of sparkling, cosmic dust remained, exuding faint strands of Vylkr energy.

"Once the ritual has been completed, it can't be reversed," General Reynold said.

The cloud of sparkling, cosmic dust scattered over Nyzzorrak's corpse.

Then, he sighed softly. "To think that he would go this far."

"He needs to be stopped," Orion said, his tone firm and resolute.

General Reynold and Oberon nodded.

First, it was the Omnithriallian corpse.

Then, the man-made gods.

The human race.

The other mortal races.

The Divine Apostles.

Now, the Vylkr spawns and other entities.

If Naka wasn't stopped, who knew what other kinds of abominations he might create once he laid his hands on something new?

"I need to grow more powerful than I am now if I'm going to face him," Orion said.

"We now have intel on the coordinates of many Divine Corps bases and access points to the Sanctuaries. The divine beings, the Blessed Order of the Divine Apostles, and many Spirit Beasts are not on good terms with the Vylkr spawns." freёwebnoѵel.com

That means we could forge the necessary alliances to fight against him. As Paradise continues to develop, we might even uncover the presence of other ancient gods in the process."

He still remembered how, some time ago, a demigod had appeared in their territory—but they had scared him off, lacking the strength to confront him at the time. Back then, Orion had assumed the being resided in one of the Runaway Cities.

But now he realized the figure might have come from a sanctuary, possibly emerging to rescue mortals who hadn't yet been infected by Vylkr energy.

It had seemed like an imaginative notion right now, but based on the information he had recently received, it wasn't far-fetched.

As for Naka, his gift made him a particularly difficult opponent. Even if someone else possessed the same power, they likely wouldn't pose as much of a threat. After all, not many were willing to betray the world and turn it upside down for their own selfish ambitions.

They wouldn't be surprised if Naka had earned himself some powerful enemies, judging by his track record. That might be why he was still hiding—and why, despite previously being able to sense their movements, he hadn't dared to approach them.

"Can any changes still be made to the Vylkr armour?" Orion asked.

"It's complicated," General Reynold replied, shaking his head.

"The only thing we can do is assist your ascension through the Mysteries of the Twelve-Step Stairs. But even that would bring tremendous changes to your divine archetype."

Orion's expression turned solemn.

This was the first time General Reynold had spoken of his divine archetype after Orion repeatedly asked questions about it.

Noticing Orion's expectant gaze, General Reynold sighed and continued, "As you know, a divine archetype is a manifestation of an individual's unique path to godhood. They don't conform to the established rules of divine ascension. Instead, they force the rules to adapt to their existence. And due to the unique nature of divine essence, only anomalies, due to their inherent nature, can possess a divine archetype."

"Your beloved wife, Aurora, forcefully ascended because of the child you gave her. Due to her unique nature, her divine archetype is tied to both Vylkr and Divine energy. Nonetheless, when the divine mysteries foresaw the magnitude of what was to come, they intervened, granting her ascension through the divine trials."

"Now, not only can she ascend like other divine beings, but she can also do so through the Vylkr armour. That is the nature of her divine archetype."

"The others who could manipulate Vylkr energy and had awakened a portion of their Omnithrallian heritage, manifesting through their gifts, ascended with the help of the Mysteries of the Twelve-Step Stairs. They now possess not only a Vylkr heart, allowing them to produce Vylkr energy independently and granting them a massive energy reservoir, but they've also become embodiments of their individual gifts and their shared connection to the Mysteries."

"However, with Vylkr energy as their main source of power, they can't grow stronger on their own. Their Divine Archetypes are far more complicated because of this. That's why the Vylkr armour is a perfect fit for them."

"With its power and the Mysteries of the Twelve-Step Stairs, we might be able to alter the nature of their Divine Archetypes—a normally impossible task that would cause irreparable damage. But with our combined strength and the full support of the Mysteries, there's a chance it could succeed."

"The rest of your wives can ascend normally," he added after a pause.

Then he continued, "But for you, your ascension was directly triggered by Vylkr energy, which helped you break your mortal limits, and the White Flame, the corrupted remnant of my own divine essence, and the Divine Mysteries, and failed ascension tainted by the Vylkr energy."

"That flame is the result of my failed ascension. It's the reason you became a demigod instead of a fully-fledged god. The White Flame still burns within you, beyond even my control. That is the nature of your Divine Archetype."

"The only path left for you to ascend now is through the Vylkr armour. And if you succeed, you might be able to reignite the White Flame and take a true step toward godhood, just as you've seen in the creation of the Mysteries of the Twelve-Step Stairs. Using the old paths of divinity to forge a new one ahead, that is the essence of your Divine Archetype."

Orion was shaken by the revelation.