Chapter 1166: Powerful Mind Barrier, An Immense Water Vortex

Chapter 1166: Powerful Mind Barrier, An Immense Water Vortex



The sceptre flew out of the headless entity's grasp and floated toward Aurora, stopping between her outstretched fingers.

"You don't have to worry-our entire conversation was truly us, using them as a medium," Aurora said, noticing the disbelief in Rimehelm's gaze.

Suddenly, as though unable to contain his emotions, Rimehelm threw his head back and roared with laughter, "HAHAHAHA!!" Unexpectedly, his antlers stretched out from his head, growing larger like twisting vines, and shot toward Aurora and Orion.

However, unlike previously, the barrier protecting them blocked the attack.

Whoosh!!

Whoosh!!

Bang!!

The antlers coiled around the barrier, attempting to constrict it until it shattered. Instead, they snapped, breaking into countless bony fragments that fell to the ground below.

Seeing that his attack had failed, Rimehelm's antlers shrank back, reverting to their original form as though they hadn't sustained any damage. Rimehelm exhaled tiredly, lowering his head in defeat.

Orion and Aurora arrived before him.

"Can you read his memories?" Orion asked, shifting his focus to Aurora.

Aurora nodded, understanding his intent. She floated forward and placed her right hand on Rimehelm's head.

"What are you doing?! Stop!" Rimehelm shouted, fear creeping into his expression.

He realized they would do whatever it took to extract the needed information. As a demigod who had lived for 2,500 years, there were many reasons why he wanted to keep many secrets hidden. How could he accept such a fate? But his protests fell on deaf ears.

As Aurora attempted to gain control of Rimehelm's mind, she suddenly encountered a powerful blockage that resisted her and forced her out.

"What is it? Did you discover anything?" Orion asked, noticing the solemn look on Aurora's

face.

"I encountered a powerful barrier protecting his memories. It's more formidable than I expected, and... it's strange, as though someone else placed it. This could be why he can't reveal anything. I'm unable to break through it to access his memories. I'm sorry," Aurora responded, shaking her head and glancing at Orion.

"There's no need to apologize. I understand," Orion said, his expression serious.

Rimehelm exhaled in relief.

"Do you have any last words?" Orion asked.

Rimehelm then raised his head and looked at Orion standing within the barrier's protection. "Since you've proven your capabilities by defeating me, don't end up like me. Whatever happens, I want you to see it through to the end," he said.

Orion wore a thoughtful expression. Just as he was about to ask what Rimehelm meant, he stopped, realizing that Rimehelm could not say more.

Orion nodded and swung his greatsword, severing Rimehelm's head from his body. He then changed his trajectory, bringing the blade down from above-splitting the tendrils and Rimehelm in half.

Rimehelm's dissected and decapitated body floated lifelessly in the air before them.

"He's dead. No sign of resurrection. Let me put him away for later," Aurora said, sensing that Rimehelm's life force had vanished entirely, leaving behind only a corpse.

Orion nodded and floated backwards. At that moment, Aerialia emerged, surrounded by a bright hue. Due to the battle's unpredictability, she had chosen to remain hidden in case the opponent had a way to target her divine soul.

"Let's get them out of here first," Orion said.

Aurora nodded in understanding.

The battle had already ended, with the nymphs suffering no losses-not even a deadly or severe injury. It was like they had participated in a friendly spar rather than a fatal war. However, they didn't seem to have witnessed the mysterious water woman attempting to

enter the swirling vortex.

They stood in a daze, processing their victory, before regrouping silently, awaiting Orion and

Aurora's instructions.

Aurora turned to face the group, brought out the key, and swiftly opened the golden door. The door stretched out over the ocean's depths until the nymphs appeared as tiny dots in the

distance.

"There will be others waiting for you on the other side when you arrive, so listen to them and don't stir up any trouble. You have all pledged your allegiance to Paradise, so they are your fellow companions from now on!" Orion announced.

They stared at him in reverence, not daring to miss a word. Their purpose here was already

fulfilled, so they ignored the massive water vortex. After sensing Orion and Aurora's interest in it, they were eager to leave this wretched ocean, knowing it would likely be also dealt with

like the floating Harbinger's fortress.

Nadia nodded in understanding. Without hesitation, she swam into the golden door, with the

high advisors following behind her.

Soon, the entire force followed in an orderly manner. It took thirty minutes for them all to

pass through the golden door before it transformed back into a golden key and landed in

Aurora's palm.

"Don't hesitate to inform me if you sense any danger," Aerialia said, her solemn gaze resting

on Orion and Aurora.

"I will," Orion responded.

Aurora nodded in agreement, smiling lightly.

Orion unsummoned his Crimson Greatsword, and Aerialia disappeared along with it.

They both exchanged a nod before swimming toward the swirling water vortex. The suction around their bodies intensified as they got closer, though it still wasn't strong enough to pull them in, almost as if giving them the option to turn back.

They stopped in front of the inky black water vortex.

Aurora created a barrier around them.

Orion glanced at the mysterious water woman, who stared at them intently. After a moment,

he withdrew his gaze and focused forward.

Together, they plunged into the inky black water vortex. The vortex began to cool down when they went in, and the intense currents slowly subsided.