This state of introspection seemed to have persisted for quite some time.
A crimson rhinoceros attempted to advance, incessantly battering against the barrier.
These creatures, seemingly the deity's kin, were orish beings dwelling within magma, rhinoceros like entities crowned with dual horns, yearning to awaken their slumbering goddess.
Yet any who ventured too close to her vicinity were repelled by the barrier.
Suzi Han discerned that the strength of this barrier emanated from the deity herself.
She evidently wished to remain undisturbed, hence the creation of this protective field.
The barrier was purely composed of fire energy, fortuitously preventing the seepage of abyssal essence, thus safeguarding her kin from contamination, fire, light, and would energies naturally exert some suppression over abyssal forces.
For instance, the mermaid sealing spell against the abyss was a light-based incantation, and the solar deity dispatched by the system bore similar attributes.
However, even though these elemental energies could temper the abyss, should the abyssal power consolidate and give rise to formidable abyssal creatures, their effect would be negligible.
Suzi Han's handling of the abyss was an anomaly.
It stemmed from her innate ability to restrain rather than elemental domination.
In truth, her dark divine power did not subdue the abyss.
Rather, it nourished the emergence of abyssal monsters, providing sustenance for their creation.
Suzi Han activated a light screen, glancing at the information of this blue star player.
Deity is attribute fire with earth and metal level.
First tier junior deity coordinates.
A brief inspection revealed a twinge of familiarity regarding the name as if she had encountered it before.
Her memory always sharp recalled having seen it on her desk.
One of the applicants for the star sea glory.
At that time, she had been astonished that someone with such low power could even appear on her desk, leaving a lasting impression.
Further investigation into the individual's talents and skills proved intriguing.
Her character score was remarkably high, indicating an extraordinary kindness, a rarity indeed.
Suzi Han approved and collected the resume.
Speaking of character scores, this was a custom question bank she had commissioned from the system for which she had invested a considerable sum to solicit the systems assistance in grading.
It is worth noting that the systems evaluation would authentically assess the divine thoughts behind the answers.
A high character score genuinely reflected a good character, a virtuous individual.
Suzi Han drew nearer, gradually hovering before the temple.
Several fire rhinoceros orcs glared at her with hostility, their numbers steadily increasing.
An unfamiliar deity, you're not permitted to approach.
Should you draw nearer, you shall have to cross over my lifeless body.
The speaker was a level seven fire rhinoceros orc, a humanoid female, her face betraying fear as she trembled under the oppressive aura radiating from Suzie Han.
She was acutely aware that the unfamiliar deity before her was beyond her strength to confront.
Yet she remained resolute in her convictions, determined to intervene, even if it meant perishing in the presence of the divine being.
Suzi Han gazed at the loyal followers surrounding her, thoughts drifting to her little sprites.
Initially weary and disincclined to engage with this group, her heart softened, she removed her cloak, revealing a badge, and proclaimed, "I am the emissary of the Blue Star Pantheon.
Come to rescue your deity.
" The badge bore the insignia of Blue Star.
Whether these followers comprehended its significance was of no concern to Suzie Han.
She had already provided her explanation.
With a wave of her hand, the dark sun arose, manifesting tendrils that swept away the obstructive followers to the periphery of the divine realm.
Clearing the area was prudent, for she wished to avoid unnecessary casualties during the impending confrontation with the abyss.
Suzi Han pierced the barrier.
The barrier, resilient in nature, seemed to resist her efforts.
Yet the disparity in their strengths soon shattered it.
Once the barrier crumbled, the abyssal energy trapped within began to seep outward.
This energy, which could not even coales lower tier abyssal creatures, was swiftly consumed by the dark sun.
The dark sun emitted a few dismissive sounds, clearly regarding such meager abyssal energy as an honor to absorb.
The surge of pride, arrogance, and a sense of superiority that accompanied its heightened emotional state intensified.
Had it not been for its lingering reason, Suzie Han could not guarantee that it would refrain from any egotistical actions.
As the abyssal energy dissipated, the young girl appeared to regain some clarity, but she was soon drawn back into confusion by the crystal orb in her hand.
Suzi Hon approached to examine it closely.
Within the orb, which was roughly the size of a basketball, resided a mermaid, exuding the aura of the abyss.
The crystal orb seemed capable of containing the abyss.
For only a faint trace of its energy escaped, while the orb remained sealed.
Upon closer inspection, the mermaid within appeared to notice the approaching unfamiliar deity.
Opening her eyes to gaze at Suzie Han.
The mermaid was strikingly beautiful, embodying the essence of her kind.
With skin like ice and bones of jade, a true vision of allure.
No matter how one regarded her, she could not be deemed unattractive.
The intensity of her gaze evoked a sense of compassion for such beauty.
The mermaid swam within the orb, tapping against its wall, seemingly imploring Suzi Han for liberation.
Suzi Han was well acquainted with the feelings incited by such beauty.
It was a characteristic of the mayor folk.
She had experienced similar emotions upon encountering the dimminionive mermaid before.
Yet, she refused to be ins snared by mere appearances and sought to rescue the mermaid encapsulated within the crystal.
Having witnessed the plight of numerous victimized players within this divine realm, Sue Xihan understood that the recent abyssal incursion was intricately linked to the mare folk, it appeared that the outer gods utilized these mare folk as vessels for the abyss.
The mermaid insc within the orb was but a hollow shell long deceased and decayed.
A mere fa aday of the abyssal malevolence.
In a decisive motion, she seized the crystal orb.
The young players seemed to awaken from her stuper, exclaiming, "You, you mustn't.
You cannot take it away.
I have yet to make my decision whether to submit to the system or seek peace.
" She stepped forward, attempting to seize the crystal ball.
As if Suzi Han had taken from her something of utmost significance, Suzi Han gazed at the victimized player, ens snared in what seemed to be a trance, it appeared that she had suffered some form of abyssal corruption, resulting in a slight disturbance of her mental state.
However, fortunately, she had not yet activated the crystal ball, and her modest resistance to abyssal forces had kept her from descending into madness.
Suzie Han cast a glance at the emotional value of the player.
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If this is what you desire, just barely crossing the threshold of passing, it seemed there was hope.
Perhaps this could be salvaged.
The girl leaned forward, attempting to rest the object away, relying solely on her physicality rather than any divine arts.
This is crucial.
It pertains to a significant choice.
She insisted repeatedly.
Suzhan initially contemplated delivering a slap to jolt the girl into clarity.
What choice? This was the seduction of the abyss.
She needed to awaken from this delusion sooner rather than later.
Yet, upon observing the girl s youthful countenance, her resolve softened.
After all, she had been caught in a web of indecision, not entirely ins snared by the abyss's allure.
Suzi Han brought her palm down upon the girl's head, momentarily freezing her in place.
The girl seemed to drift into a tranquil state.
Gazing dreamily at Suzi Hon, she murmured, "Mommy, I think I see an angel.
" With those words, her body slackened, and with a thud, she collapsed onto the floor, succumbing to slumber.
The sound echoed in Suzi Han's mind, causing a dull ache at the back of her head.
However, a cushion was no longer necessary, as the damage was already done.
The last phrase the girl uttered lingered in her thoughts.
"An angel!" Susie Han scoffed.
She was a deity of darkness, not associated with such beings.
Ayan escaped her lips as she concluded her final task.
Weariness began to envelop her.