The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 857: Volume 26, Poised for Action, - 17: Two Interesting People_2

Chapter 857: Volume 26, Poised for Action, Chapter 17: Two Interesting People_2

Holy Light Power surged like tumultuous tides, one wave higher than the last, toward the Dark Dam, and Uma cursed the damned Komer internally. The Light Binding was like a rope tightly binding the outlet of his Dark Origin Power, preventing him from launching a counterattack with his Dark Yuan Force at will. He could only watch helplessly as the Holy Light Power boiled within him, steadily forcing his Dark Yuan Force back.

As if sensing the diminishment of the Dark Origin Power, the Holy Light Power surged to ever higher climaxes, insolently assaulting Uma’s baseline of Dark Origin Power. Uma was on the verge of collapse. Could it be that Komer really intended to treat Iliana’s body as an experimental subject, even at the risk of destroying it?

This was too abominable. While hating and cursing Komer, Uma had no choice but to stimulate the power of his Dark Heart to combat the rising Holy Light Power. The situation had reversed—Uma had suddenly fallen into the predicament Iliana had faced just moments before. Even Iliana seemed unaware that victory had come so suddenly, the universe turning on its head in an instant.

Komer wore a sinister smile, quietly pushing his Spiritual Sense to the utmost to feel the changes occurring within the body before him.

At this time, Uma was clearly at a distinct disadvantage. With the support of a Light Heart, Iliana’s unchecked Holy Light Power ravaged like a whirlwind around his soul, sweeping away the Dark Force. Uma’s Dark Heart also began to fiercely resist the invasion of the Light Force. Yet, the Dark Heart, parasitic in nature and inherently a tier lower than the Light Heart—a host’s natural master—was at a disadvantage from the start. Moreover, the substantial upper hand he had held was now firmly restrained by Komer’s Light Binding, and he could only watch as his opponent confidently reclaimed lost ground, a sensation truly infuriating.

All was under control.

Komer, however, was like a cat silently watching for the mouse to stumble into the trap, quietly observing the changing situation. Iliana’s Light Force was not powerful, but the solidity of her original heart was somewhat troublesome, like a spring that continually generated Light Force. Even if her Light magic power was devoured by the Dark Origin, she could rise again as long as that point of Light Heart remained unextinguished. The current situation was clear proof, and Komer had been attempting to find a way to break his opponent.

Uma’s performance was commendable: despite the extremely disadvantageous circumstances, the Dark Origin still stood firm. However, Holy Light Power had already formed a vortex-like circulation within the body. If this situation continued, the destruction of the Dark Origin was just a matter of time. It seemed that it would take some more days to completely remove Iliana’s control over this body. Yet, for the sake of the fierce battle on the morrow, it was essential to reduce Iliana to her original form first.

His hands moved in a mysterious dance, and a succession of Dark Seals lifted into the air, stacking finally into a complete formation. The ink-like Dark Runes alternately disappeared and reappeared in the air, looping and winding before finally infusing into the top of Iliana’s body.

In an instant, Iliana’s body convulsed as if struck by lightning. A powerful Dark Curse suddenly and completely sealed the previously burgeoning Light Force. Meanwhile, as if the sky had turned, the Light Binding suddenly transformed into Dark Binding. Both Uma and Iliana were caught off guard by the abrupt turn of events.

With the rise and fall of the tides, the roaring Holy Light Power was tightly sealed and compressed by the Dark Banishment, eroding bit by bit within the Dark Force. With the Light Binding’s suppression gone, Uma’s Dark Origin Power exploded forth, reclaiming the lost ground. Iliana’s Light Heart also flickered uncertainly amid this instantaneous reversal. The surging Dark Force nearly obliterated that speck of Light Heart, but no matter how fierce or forceful the Dark Force was, that ember of the soul always managed to flutter above the dark tempest, swaying but not falling, feeble but not extinguished.

Komer felt a tinge of regret. Even in such an absolutely advantageous situation, he still couldn’t achieve a fundamental victory. It seemed that trying to overwhelm his opponent with the Power of the Dark Origin was not effective. The only way was probably to break through the opponent’s inner resolve to succeed.

After catching her breath, Uma, having endured such a mad tumult, was so infuriated she nearly crushed her silver teeth. This shameless guy actually treated her as a training object, kneading at will. Even a clay and stone figure would have a temper, and this insult was simply intolerable.

Seeing Uma with her almond-shaped eyes wide open and burning with anger, Komer found it amusing. "Uma, do you feel a bit wronged? If you still haven’t understood my intention, then you really disappoint me."

Uma, puzzled by Komer’s words, could only forcibly suppress the rage in her heart and asked coldly, "Komer, if you don’t give me an explanation, I... ..."

"What do you plan to do? Plan to walk away?" Komer chuckled. "Uma, you have to remember, it is I who am giving you this opportunity. Don’t you realize that if things keep going like this, you will never be able to gain absolute control over this body? We have already seen the resilience of the Holy Light Power’s true heart. Trying to conquer it with sheer force is obviously not easy, and we can only find another way. Tomorrow’s battle is crucial for me, and your responsibility is enormous. I don’t want Iliana suddenly springing up and causing complications at that time, so I put a lot of effort into playing this game. On one hand, to remind you not to take it lightly, on the other hand, also to serve as a warning to Iliana, to dampen her arrogant momentum."

Uma cautiously examined the changes within her body. Despite the heavy blow that kept her true heart stable, the Dark Seal’s strike against the Holy Light Power was undoubtedly heavy. Perhaps Iliana could use her true heart to make a comeback, but not in the near term. The substantial erosion of Holy Light Power would also affect the stability of the true heart. She had to admit that this trick of Komer’s was very insidious and effective, and it was quite difficult to match wits with him.

Uma glared at Komer resentfully. Not wanting to face him anymore, she didn’t even want to say another word to him, and turned her head to leave Komer’s Resting Chamber.

Quietness returned to the chamber, and Komer smiled slightly. An interesting fellow indeed, like Shatima, also an oddity but with a completely different style. Having more such interesting characters in life could make it much more fulfilling.

Just as Komer’s brow had relaxed, it furrowed again because he heard another set of footsteps that gave him a headache. Light but forceful, they approached without any hesitation towards him. He couldn’t help but sigh. It seemed these folks would not let him have a moment’s peace. Uma had left, and now here came Shatima. How was he supposed to live his days?

"Komer, Komer, stop pretending there. I know you haven’t rested yet. I saw Uma leave from here. What did you do to upset her? She doesn’t seem to be in great spirits, does she?"

The unrestrained voice had already entered before the door was pushed open. Shatima’s armor, always splendid and worn at all times, was the Thin-Scale Anti-Magic Iron Leaf Armor. For Shatima, the weight wasn’t an issue. The key was that it had to be exquisite and opulent, and it had to bring out her presence. Once she put on this armor, she was reluctant to take it off. Even her usual walking posture seemed to have shifted quite a bit, becoming more dragon-like and tiger-like. (To be continued, if you want to know what happens next, please visit www.qidian.com. More Chapters are available for those who support the author and Authorized Reading!)