Chapter 364: Fiery Sunflower Guardian God Form

Chapter 364: Chapter 364: Fiery Sunflower Guardian God Form

Two Divine Favored.

Furthermore, based on their ability traits and the vague information from the [Eye of Resume], the ones backing them were likely not the God of Viruses or the God of Slaughter, but two other, unknown Divine.

The God of Assassination and the Fiend God.

This meant that in this forcibly twisted instance, the Beloved of at least several different Divine had been dragged in—perhaps even more.

’This is going to be tough...’

Seraphina Sullivan thought.

The sense of crisis was so tangible it felt oppressive.

She knew very well how difficult the Divine Favored were to deal with.

They often possessed potential far exceeding that of ordinary Players of the same rank, unique ability rules, and some kind of "ace in the hole."

She herself was the Beloved of the [God of Cuisine].

Her [Magic Cuisine] Talent seemed like a lifestyle skill, but its potential was actually limitless.

It could even distort the essence of matter. In the future, it might even be able to "turn enemies into food."

Sean Chandler, on the other hand, was the Beloved of the [God of Magical Beasts]. His [Demon Beast] Ability gave him extremely strong close-combat burst damage and growth potential.

Therefore, she would never underestimate her opponents just because her side also had Divine Favor.

These two before her.

"Lina," who could control shadows, and "Cecilia," who specialized in [Spirit Illusion], were definitely tough customers.

Similarly, the opposing five-person squad seemed exceptionally cautious.

They didn’t rashly charge just because they had the advantage in numbers.

Instead, they were probing and observing, clearly understanding that any Divine Favored who had survived under the pillar of light until now was no pushover.

Just then, the blonde woman—Cecilia—took a light step forward.

Her features were delicate and beautiful, her golden hair cascading like a waterfall.

Her voice was like a clear mountain spring, carrying a wondrous, soothing rhythm as it drifted from afar.

"Friends on the other side, please hear me out."

Her voice wasn’t loud, yet it clearly reached the ears of Seraphina Sullivan and Sean Chandler.

It even carried a hint of Magic Power that made one subconsciously want to listen and believe.

"We are not bloodthirsty people. We were forced to come here. This is guidance from... ’a God,’ a trial that must be completed. We have no intention of fighting you to the death. Perhaps... we can find a way that is more beneficial for both of us?"

Her tone was sincere and her gaze gentle. Combined with her stunning looks and enchanting voice, she was extremely persuasive.

If not for knowing in advance that she possessed the [Spirit Charm] and [Emotion Control] Abilities, Seraphina Sullivan might have really lowered her guard subconsciously and considered the possibilities in her words.

However, the instant Cecilia’s voice fell, a strange, two-meter-diameter ring of leaping flames appeared around Seraphina Sullivan without any warning!

Inside the ring, light and shadow flowed, yet the temperature wasn’t scorching.

Immediately after, ethereal images of Sunflowers began to "grow" from the flaming ring—they were entirely crimson, as if carved from rubies, and the edges of their petals burned with golden flames.

They were not physical entities, but were composed of pure light and fire Energy.

The Fiery Sunflowers, like loyal guards, slowly revolved around Seraphina Sullivan.

As the flames flowed, they emitted a warm, bright, and Holy Aura that dispelled all gloom and evil.

—[Fiery Sunflower Guardian God Form]!

Seraphina Sullivan stood her ground.

Her expression was calm, her eyes clear.

She was completely unaffected by the mental suggestion hidden in Cecilia’s words.

Seraphina Sullivan even tilted her head slightly, looking at Cecilia in the distance, whose expression had frozen for a moment. Her tone held a hint of amusement.

"Your actions... don’t seem to match the words you’re speaking."

Cecilia and her teammates were all taken aback.

Alvin’s brow furrowed, lightning flashing in his eyes.

He whispered, "Cecilia, your Illusionary Sound Attack... failed?"

"Impossible!"

The gentle and serene expression on Cecilia’s beautiful face vanished instantly.

In its place was a flicker of incredulous fury and a hint of ferocity.

"My Ability has never failed before! Unless the opponent has extremely strong Spirit Protection Items or a similar Ability! That Fiery Sunflower... What the hell is that thing?!"

She had indeed miscalculated.

Her "Opening Speech," which she relied on to control the battlefield and break her opponents’ will, had been completely useless against Seraphina Sullivan!

This disrupted their squad’s usual tactic of "First Move Control, then Concentrated Fire Instant Kill."

The reason Seraphina Sullivan could so calmly resist Cecilia’s mental influence was thanks to the [Guardian God] she had obtained from a Treasure Chest in the Aberrant Radiation instance.

This Ability allowed her to transform a creature or a special spirit plant into a "Guardian God" of elevated status.

And the one Seraphina Sullivan chose was the only spirit plant she possessed with immense potential—the [Fiery Sunflower].

After the fusion, the [Fiery Sunflower Guardian God] not only retained its original Flame traits and growth potential but also gained the inherent traits of a [Guardian God]:

[Holy Domain]—Dispel Low Rank evil, Wraiths, and negative spiritual Energy.

[Spirit Barrier]—Provide Seraphina Sullivan with powerful resistance to effects such as Mind Control, Charm, and fear.

[Shelter]—Can deploy a small protective barrier when necessary.

Cecilia’s Spirit Charm, which was mixed into her words, ran right into the [Spirit Barrier] and was silently nullified and dispelled by the Guardian God.

The automatic appearance of the [Fiery Sunflower] was the very manifestation of the [Spirit Barrier] being triggered and the Guardian God’s reactive response.

Seeing the enemy’s formation fall into slight disarray, Seraphina Sullivan’s resolve hardened.

She turned her head and whispered to Sean Chandler, who was already poised to strike beside her:

"Perhaps, this time, we can return directly."

Her gaze swept over Alvin, Cecilia, and the others, a sharp light flashing in her eyes.

"They have two Divine Favored... We’ll each take one."

Upon hearing this, Sean Chandler’s eyes turned incredibly sharp, and a bestial Aura began to rise faintly from his body.

The light of [Crystalization] shimmered faintly beneath his skin.

He understood what Seraphina Sullivan meant.

’Kill these two Divine Favored, and we can immediately meet the special condition to "return upon killing one Divine Favored" and directly escape this bloody cage!’

’There’d be no need to rack up the five required kills on ordinary Players.’

’The crisis before us has instantly transformed into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!’

"Alright!" Sean Chandler replied in a low voice, his fighting spirit soaring.

Seraphina Sullivan also slowly raised her [Universal Sniper Rifle].

The muzzle glinted with a cold, metallic light, illuminated by the warm glow of the [Fiery Sunflower].

Her gaze locked onto the blonde woman in the distance who now looked somewhat flustered and exasperated by her failed Ability—Cecilia.

’Spirit Controllers are often both the core of a team and its greatest weakness.’

’Take her out first!’

The counter-hunt had now officially begun.

Objective—hunt the Divine Favored and seize the right to return!