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Chapter 473
chapter 356 part 1
Chapter 355: Countermeasure, Destroying the Dominion Authority
*Krr-kong!*
A cascade of shattered glass fragments rained down, striking the smooth marble floor like a torrential downpour.
*Clatter!*
*Crunch!*
A dense, piercing sound echoed.
A young girl with two-toned ponytails crouched effortlessly on a glass frame no thicker than a finger. She didn't look very old, only in her teens.
The sunlight from the window illuminated her petite frame, casting a massive shadow that enveloped Tang Zheng and the others in the center of the sacred hall.
The composure that Sinedine, the Cardinal of Water, and Raymond, the Cardinal of Earth, had maintained until now completely vanished, their faces showing only shock and disbelief.
"She... how is she here?"
A barely perceptible trace of fear flashed through the eyes of Raymond, the Cardinal of Earth, and his body instinctively recoiled.
As a former member of the Black Scripture, Raymond was one of the few who best understood this young girl's power and terror.
The perpetually narrowed eyes of Sinedine, the Cardinal of Water, widened slightly, revealing the turmoil within him.
He was pondering the words the girl had just uttered: "The last angel is here."
Could it be—
"Take the Dominion Authority away," Sinedine said quickly.
They had brought the Dominion Authority here to better demonstrate the importance and significance of the "Blend Potion" to this Leader Tang.
The man known as "Four Great Elements," who was closest to the Angel, subconsciously accepted the order and raised his hand to press it against the Dominion Authority.
"Tele..."
"Four Great Elements" began chanting, preparing to cast a teleportation spell to leave with the Dominion Authority.
Tang Zheng's eyes flashed. *So that's how it is.*
He had found it strange how the enormous Dominion Authority had appeared in this temple.
After all, the existence of this Angel should have been a secret. A creature as large and conspicuous as the Dominion Authority would have undoubtedly caused a sensation if it had moved about normally.
However!
Compared to this minor issue…
Why was Zesshi Zetsumei here?
Tang Zheng's expression soured slightly, a look of vigilance in his eyes as he quickly scanned the changing expressions on the faces of the two Cardinals across from him.
Upon realizing that the Slane Theocracy could actually make a summoned Angel last for about ten years, Tang Zheng knew that things were likely escalating beyond his initial predictions.
A 7th-tier Angel was nothing to Tang Zheng or a level-100 player, but to the people of this otherworld, it was power on the level of a Demon God!
The "level 43-49" range was already comparable to that of some Dragon Lords.
Most importantly!
This was a domain that humans could not possibly reach. Furthermore, compared to cultivating a powerhouse of the "Heroic Realm," the cost of summoning a 7th-tier Angel that could exist for a long time was far lower.
No wonder the Slane Theocracy was treating this so seriously!
Zesshi Zetsumei's sudden appearance made Tang Zheng suspect they were putting on an act, ready to display "absolute" power if the negotiations failed.
In the entire Slane Theocracy, only two things made Tang Zheng wary.
One was the World Item, 【Downfall of Castle and Country】!
The other was Zesshi Zetsumei!
It wasn't Zesshi Zetsumei's power that he was wary of. With Tang Zheng's current strength and class build, he was confident he could repel an enemy with a chaotic class build like Zesshi Zetsumei, even if her level was higher, provided he went all out.
The only thing he feared about Zesshi Zetsumei was her ability to use 【Death's End】 with the power of her innate talent!
Tang Zheng had no resurrection items, nor did he have any rebirth-type magic. The only way to deal with 【Death's End】 was to use the Valkyrie's [Impure Impact Shield] the very instant Zesshi Zetsumei attacked with instant-death magic.
【Death's End】 was a trump card that enhanced instant-death skills, capable of strengthening them to forcefully bypass resistances and inflict a complete, true death!
In the lore, this skill was described as being able to "kill even non-living things."
But there was a prerequisite to activating 【Death's End】: the user first needed to cast an instant-death spell and have it hit the opponent, like placing a "death" marker on them in a game. Then, they would use 【Death's End】 to forcefully trigger that marker!
The [Impure Impact Shield] could remove the "death" marker, thereby preventing 【Death's End】 from being triggered.
Of course.
This was just in theory. In practice, it was far more dangerous, requiring him to activate the [Impure Impact Shield] at the exact moment the opponent used an instant-death spell.
With the advantage of information, Tang Zheng just needed to be cautious, so he didn't have to worry about getting hit. In truth, blocking Zesshi Zetsumei's 【Death's End】 wasn't too difficult with some caution. Against the Bone King, however, its effectiveness would be limited.
The [Impure Impact Shield] could only be cast twice, whereas the Bone King could use instant-death magic without restriction.
As for 【Downfall of Castle and Country】?
Tang Zheng's eyes narrowed. Using the Gold Dragon Lord's passive ability, he had already spread his perception to its maximum limit, constantly monitoring anyone approaching the temple.
At the same time!
A special field of vision appeared in Tang Zheng's sight—a bird's-eye view from high above the temple.
It wasn't the 5th-tier magic, [Clairvoyance].
Considering all possibilities, a continuous detection-type magic like [Clairvoyance] could likely be sensed and defended against by the Slane Theocracy, so he had opted for a different method.
At this moment!
Atop the highest spire of the entire temple.
A fist-sized, dusty-gray sparrow was perched on the tip, occasionally turning its small head to observe the temple's surroundings.
Mourning Sparrow—a third-tier monster summon!
Although this was a third-tier summoned creature and possessed little combat ability, it could share its vision with the user and emit a piercing shriek.
[Monster Summoning], [Compound Elemental Summoning], and [Angel Summoning] were the three types of summoning magic Tang Zheng had mastered.
However, aside from [Angel Summoning], Tang Zheng rarely used the other two. After all, the power of angels alone was sufficient.
Through the vision of the Mourning Sparrow!
And with the advantage of information!
A fierce glint appeared in Tang Zheng's eyes. If any old hag in a golden cheongsam dared to appear, he would not hesitate to activate his passive skill, [Magic Preparation], and instantly cast the 10th-tier magic [Caloric Stone] without the need for a chant!
It would be enough to turn this entire area to ash in an instant!
*Swoosh—*
Zesshi Zetsumei's figure suddenly leaped into the air. A long strand of white hair streaked across the sky as her petite form swiftly landed behind the two Cardinals.
*Thud.*
The sound of a steady landing echoed.
The expressions of Sinedine and Raymond changed slightly.
"What are you doing?"
Zesshi Zetsumei looked at "Four Great Elements" with a blank expression.
The man's preparations to cast the teleportation magic came to a halt.
This gloomy-looking middle-aged man known as "Four Great Elements" was actually showing the awkwardness and panic of a small child.
Even though Zesshi Zetsumei was the one who looked more like a child.
But at this moment.
Zesshi Zetsumei's flat tone and the nervousness of "Four Great Elements"—like a child caught doing something wrong by an adult—seemed to reverse their roles.
"Hah... I can't have you teleporting such a fun toy away."
Zesshi Zetsumei lifted her left leg, which was clad in a pure black stocking, revealing a black boot with a brown sole.
"Four Great Elements" stood there with a bitter expression.
He watched helplessly as Zesshi Zetsumei's left leg kicked toward him.
The motion wasn't fast.
With the abilities of "Four Great Elements," he could have easily dodged it or even used defensive magic to block, but he didn't dare.
He would rather be injured!
If he resisted, what awaited him would be a miserable beating.
Chapter 355: Countermeasure, Destroying the Dominion Authority
*Krr-kong!*
A cascade of shattered glass fragments rained down, striking the smooth marble floor like a torrential downpour.
*Clatter!*
*Crunch!*
A dense, piercing sound echoed.
A young girl with two-toned ponytails crouched effortlessly on a glass frame no thicker than a finger. She didn't look very old, only in her teens.
The sunlight from the window illuminated her petite frame, casting a massive shadow that enveloped Tang Zheng and the others in the center of the sacred hall.
The composure that Sinedine, the Cardinal of Water, and Raymond, the Cardinal of Earth, had maintained until now completely vanished, their faces showing only shock and disbelief.
"She... how is she here?"
A barely perceptible trace of fear flashed through the eyes of Raymond, the Cardinal of Earth, and his body instinctively recoiled.
As a former member of the Black Scripture, Raymond was one of the few who best understood this young girl's power and terror.
The perpetually narrowed eyes of Sinedine, the Cardinal of Water, widened slightly, revealing the turmoil within him.
He was pondering the words the girl had just uttered: "The last angel is here."
Could it be—
"Take the Dominion Authority away," Sinedine said quickly.
They had brought the Dominion Authority here to better demonstrate the importance and significance of the "Blend Potion" to this Leader Tang.
The man known as "Four Great Elements," who was closest to the Angel, subconsciously accepted the order and raised his hand to press it against the Dominion Authority.
"Tele..."
"Four Great Elements" began chanting, preparing to cast a teleportation spell to leave with the Dominion Authority.
Tang Zheng's eyes flashed. *So that's how it is.*
He had found it strange how the enormous Dominion Authority had appeared in this temple.
After all, the existence of this Angel should have been a secret. A creature as large and conspicuous as the Dominion Authority would have undoubtedly caused a sensation if it had moved about normally.
However!
Compared to this minor issue…
Why was Zesshi Zetsumei here?
Tang Zheng's expression soured slightly, a look of vigilance in his eyes as he quickly scanned the changing expressions on the faces of the two Cardinals across from him.
Upon realizing that the Slane Theocracy could actually make a summoned Angel last for about ten years, Tang Zheng knew that things were likely escalating beyond his initial predictions.
A 7th-tier Angel was nothing to Tang Zheng or a level-100 player, but to the people of this otherworld, it was power on the level of a Demon God!
The "level 43-49" range was already comparable to that of some Dragon Lords.
Most importantly!
This was a domain that humans could not possibly reach. Furthermore, compared to cultivating a powerhouse of the "Heroic Realm," the cost of summoning a 7th-tier Angel that could exist for a long time was far lower.
No wonder the Slane Theocracy was treating this so seriously!
Zesshi Zetsumei's sudden appearance made Tang Zheng suspect they were putting on an act, ready to display "absolute" power if the negotiations failed.
In the entire Slane Theocracy, only two things made Tang Zheng wary.
One was the World Item, 【Downfall of Castle and Country】!
The other was Zesshi Zetsumei!
It wasn't Zesshi Zetsumei's power that he was wary of. With Tang Zheng's current strength and class build, he was confident he could repel an enemy with a chaotic class build like Zesshi Zetsumei, even if her level was higher, provided he went all out.
The only thing he feared about Zesshi Zetsumei was her ability to use 【Death's End】 with the power of her innate talent!
Tang Zheng had no resurrection items, nor did he have any rebirth-type magic. The only way to deal with 【Death's End】 was to use the Valkyrie's [Impure Impact Shield] the very instant Zesshi Zetsumei attacked with instant-death magic.
【Death's End】 was a trump card that enhanced instant-death skills, capable of strengthening them to forcefully bypass resistances and inflict a complete, true death!
In the lore, this skill was described as being able to "kill even non-living things."
But there was a prerequisite to activating 【Death's End】: the user first needed to cast an instant-death spell and have it hit the opponent, like placing a "death" marker on them in a game. Then, they would use 【Death's End】 to forcefully trigger that marker!
The [Impure Impact Shield] could remove the "death" marker, thereby preventing 【Death's End】 from being triggered.
Of course.
This was just in theory. In practice, it was far more dangerous, requiring him to activate the [Impure Impact Shield] at the exact moment the opponent used an instant-death spell.
With the advantage of information, Tang Zheng just needed to be cautious, so he didn't have to worry about getting hit. In truth, blocking Zesshi Zetsumei's 【Death's End】 wasn't too difficult with some caution. Against the Bone King, however, its effectiveness would be limited.
The [Impure Impact Shield] could only be cast twice, whereas the Bone King could use instant-death magic without restriction.
As for 【Downfall of Castle and Country】?
Tang Zheng's eyes narrowed. Using the Gold Dragon Lord's passive ability, he had already spread his perception to its maximum limit, constantly monitoring anyone approaching the temple.
At the same time!
A special field of vision appeared in Tang Zheng's sight—a bird's-eye view from high above the temple.
It wasn't the 5th-tier magic, [Clairvoyance].
Considering all possibilities, a continuous detection-type magic like [Clairvoyance] could likely be sensed and defended against by the Slane Theocracy, so he had opted for a different method.
At this moment!
Atop the highest spire of the entire temple.
A fist-sized, dusty-gray sparrow was perched on the tip, occasionally turning its small head to observe the temple's surroundings.
Mourning Sparrow—a third-tier monster summon!
Although this was a third-tier summoned creature and possessed little combat ability, it could share its vision with the user and emit a piercing shriek.
[Monster Summoning], [Compound Elemental Summoning], and [Angel Summoning] were the three types of summoning magic Tang Zheng had mastered.
However, aside from [Angel Summoning], Tang Zheng rarely used the other two. After all, the power of angels alone was sufficient.
Through the vision of the Mourning Sparrow!
And with the advantage of information!
A fierce glint appeared in Tang Zheng's eyes. If any old hag in a golden cheongsam dared to appear, he would not hesitate to activate his passive skill, [Magic Preparation], and instantly cast the 10th-tier magic [Caloric Stone] without the need for a chant!
It would be enough to turn this entire area to ash in an instant!
*Swoosh—*
Zesshi Zetsumei's figure suddenly leaped into the air. A long strand of white hair streaked across the sky as her petite form swiftly landed behind the two Cardinals.
*Thud.*
The sound of a steady landing echoed.
The expressions of Sinedine and Raymond changed slightly.
"What are you doing?"
Zesshi Zetsumei looked at "Four Great Elements" with a blank expression.
The man's preparations to cast the teleportation magic came to a halt.
This gloomy-looking middle-aged man known as "Four Great Elements" was actually showing the awkwardness and panic of a small child.
Even though Zesshi Zetsumei was the one who looked more like a child.
But at this moment.
Zesshi Zetsumei's flat tone and the nervousness of "Four Great Elements"—like a child caught doing something wrong by an adult—seemed to reverse their roles.
"Hah... I can't have you teleporting such a fun toy away."
Zesshi Zetsumei lifted her left leg, which was clad in a pure black stocking, revealing a black boot with a brown sole.
"Four Great Elements" stood there with a bitter expression.
He watched helplessly as Zesshi Zetsumei's left leg kicked toward him.
The motion wasn't fast.
With the abilities of "Four Great Elements," he could have easily dodged it or even used defensive magic to block, but he didn't dare.
He would rather be injured!
If he resisted, what awaited him would be a miserable beating.
