Rescuing the Forsaken Goddess

A Deal with the Goddess

Lilia fell into deep thought upon hearing Rowan's words.

At this moment, she had no choice—only the power of faith could keep her alive.

After a brief hesitation, she sighed, her tone tinged with helplessness."Is there no other condition? This... this demand is too difficult for me to accept."

Rowan, seeing her hesitation, didn't bother beating around the bush. He spoke directly,"The method I use is the Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation technique. Only through this can I transfer the power of faith to you. There is no other way."

Lilia's expression turned conflicted. An intense battle waged within her heart—two opposing voices clashing against each other.

One part of her refused to accept such an absurd condition.But on the other hand... she didn't want to die. And this might be her only chance at survival.

Seeing her struggle, Rowan added,"Have you ever wondered why—despite only being at the Divine Envoy level—I can wield the power of faith and even transfer it to you? Do you really think I'm just an ordinary person?"

Lilia's eyes flickered. Curiosity took over as she asked,"Who exactly are you?"

Rowan merely smiled mysteriously."I even know that you are an Ancient Goddess. Do you really think I'm just some nameless nobody? As for my identity… you will find out in time. Right now, you should be worrying about your own life and death."

With that, he fell silent, watching her intently, waiting for her answer.

The air in the confined space grew thick with tension.

Lilia furrowed her brows, deep in thought. After what felt like an eternity, she bit her lip, as if making a monumental decision, and said,"If you can remove these restraints from me, I will accept your condition."

Hearing this, Rowan didn't hesitate. With a wave of his arm, a radiant force of divine Judgment Light surged forth, striking the shackles that bound Lilia.

The moment the light touched the restraints, they emitted a blinding glow, sizzling as if being corroded. The shackles showed signs of dissolving—

But just as Rowan was about to celebrate, the dissolved parts slowly restored themselves, as if some mysterious force was maintaining their integrity.

Lilia let out a bitter sigh, her voice carrying a trace of despair."These are God-Binding Shackles, forged in ancient times to imprison deities. No matter how much we talk, it's pointless if we can't break them. I will remain trapped here… waiting for death."

Rowan narrowed his eyes, determination flashing in them."I refuse to believe that I can't break them."

Taking a deep breath, he focused his mind, channeling every ounce of faith power within him. His hands swiftly formed intricate seals as he prepared to unleash one of the most formidable divine arts—

The Grand Prophecy.

With a solemn and commanding voice, he declared,"By the decree of the Divine, let the shackles that bind this fair maiden be undone—let her be free!"

As his words fell, an extraordinary scene unfolded.

The supposedly unbreakable God-Binding Shackles began to fade, as though they had received an irrefutable command from the highest power.

Moments later, they vanished completely.

Lilia's eyes widened in utter disbelief.

She was shocked that Rowan had actually broken the shackles—

But what shook her even more was recognizing the spell he had used.

The Grand Prophecy.

A supreme light-attribute divine art, known to be the pinnacle of prophecy magic.

A power so immense that only those at the peak of divinity could wield it.

And yet, it had been cast by Rowan—someone who, by all appearances, was merely at the Divine Envoy level.

This was far more shocking than the unsealing of the shackles.

Her perspective of Rowan shifted entirely.

Perhaps... he wasn't just some powerful individual.

Perhaps, he was a true god.

But there was no time to dwell on the thought. Lilia, feeling her body weakening rapidly, gasped,"Hurry! Give me the power of faith—I can't hold on much longer!"

Rowan nodded. Without hesitation, he activated the Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation technique.

A soft yet mysterious radiance enveloped the entire space as their energies began to intertwine.

— One hour passed —

Suddenly, Lilia's voice rang out, furious,"You liar! I didn't receive any faith power at all! Were you deceiving me?!"

Rowan's face turned awkward. Scratching his head, he stammered,"M-Maybe… maybe you weren't fully relaxed? You have to completely open yourself up and accept me. This technique only works when both parties are completely in sync..."

Lilia's face flushed red in both frustration and embarrassment.She glared at him before growling,"Again!"

This time, she shut her eyes, took a deep breath, and forced herself to clear her mind.

She cast aside all hesitation and fully embraced the process.

Time passed—

Finally, a warm and powerful force surged into her body.

She could feel it—the long-awaited power of faith.

Like rain nourishing parched earth, it seeped into every fiber of her being, mending her wounded body, dispelling the dark energy within her, and restoring her lost vitality.

Her once pale face regained color. Strength filled her limbs.

Lilia exhaled deeply, her gaze complicated as she looked at Rowan."It seems… I won't be able to leave you now. I never expected you to possess such power."

Rowan smiled at her recovery, speaking with firm conviction,"I told you—I will help you reclaim your former glory. As long as I'm here, I won't let you suffer again."

Something flickered in Lilia's eyes.

For the first time in centuries, she could see a future.

She wasn't just waiting for death anymore.

She was alive.

And freedom… her lost divinity… they no longer felt like a distant dream.

A subtle connection formed between them in that moment—one of fate, power, and an unbreakable bond.

But before Rowan could celebrate, he felt a weakness creeping into his limbs. He had poured a vast amount of faith energy into Lilia—too much, too fast. His very essence had been drained.

He clenched his fist, stabilizing himself. If I run out of faith power at a crucial moment… that would be truly disastrous.

After a brief silence, Rowan turned to Lilia."Now, how do we leave this place?"

She pointed toward the dark portal he had entered through."That door—it's the way out. But you'll need to use the power of faith to activate it. Otherwise, we'll remain trapped in this space forever."

Rowan narrowed his eyes.

The trials were far from over.

And their fates were now entwined.