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Chapter 476
chapter 357 part 2
Zesshi Zetsumei waved at the two Cardinals. Though her words were apologetic, her tone was filled with arrogance. With a single movement, she easily leaped onto the frame of the shattered glass window.
With another leap, her figure vanished!
Only the shattered glass on the floor and the fading light of the dissipated Dominion angel proved what had just happened.
A brief silence fell over the hall.
“Leader Tang…” Cardinal of Earth Raymond started to speak.
“Allow me to refuse!”
Tang Zheng’s tone was cold. “Since the Theocracy is hiding such a powerful being, why bother with the power of this potion.”
“I am an adventurer. Whether it’s killing people or using demi-human blood to refine potions, I’m by no means a good person.”
“But I would never use innocent infants for experiments! This isn't a question of 'can or cannot,' 'right or wrong,' or even 'good or evil.' It is the bottom line of being a human!”
After speaking.
Tang Zheng turned directly and walked toward the heavy, exquisite wooden doors of the temple. As he walked, he said, “If the two Cardinals wish to stop me from leaving, or if you want to make a move, then do it quickly.”
Cardinal of Earth Raymond’s open mouth snapped shut, his expression shifting repeatedly.
This was a clear sign that the negotiations had completely failed!
Furthermore.
The unexpected appearance of Zesshi Zetsumei, the Theocracy’s strongest combat power and humanity’s guardian god, had created the possibility of an information leak.
The strategic deterrence of the “God-kin” might be compromised.
The Platinum Dragon Lord of the Council State might use this incident to test the waters, potentially triggering an all-out war.
A flood of thoughts rushed through his mind.
Cardinal of Earth Raymond’s eyes gradually turned cold. He slowly raised his arm. He had no intention of killing this Leader Tang.
Instead, he wanted to imprison him, making it impossible for Tang Zheng to ever leave the Theocracy. This would both prevent the information leak and allow them to continue obtaining the "Integration Potion" from him.
At the same time.
The one known as "Four Great Elements," who had just been knocked unconscious by a kick, had gotten back to his feet at some point and was now watching the situation unfold.
Whoosh!
Cardinal of Water Sinedine’s aged face wrinkled. He raised an arm to block Cardinal of Earth Raymond, making the other man pause.
“Tang, we did not mean for this to happen. What transpired just now was an accident.”
Cardinal of Water Sinedine said with a bitter smile.
Tang Zheng had already reached the wooden door, showing no intention of turning back.
*Click.*
The great door closed with a muffled thud.
“Do you have any idea…” Cardinal of Earth Raymond said in a low, suppressed voice, reining in his anger.
“The people from the Holy Kingdom are still in the Theocracy.”
“The other two members of the Free Will squad did not accompany him to the Theocracy,” Cardinal of Water Sinedine said faintly.
“Of those two, one possesses the power to kill a legendary undead, and the other has gradually gained control over the majority of the demi-human factions in the Abelion Hills.”
Silence.
“He anticipated the worst-case scenario from the very beginning,” Cardinal of Earth Raymond said, taking a deep breath.
Cardinal of Water Sinedine first shook his head, then nodded, his wise eyes glinting. “Tang is a smart man.”
“Besides, anyone who witnesses her power will only be immersed in that fear.”
He waved his arm.
“My Lords, I will take my leave.” "Four Great Elements" bowed, one hand lightly touching his chest as he began to chant in a low voice:
“Teleportation.”
Magic power surged, and his figure vanished.
Cardinal of Earth Raymond’s expression was still grim. His sharp gaze fixed on Cardinal of Water Sinedine. “Why did you hide something so important!”
During the meeting half a month ago.
When Cardinal of Water Sinedine submitted the experimental data for the "Integration Potion," Raymond had noticed at the time that he seemed to be hiding something, but he hadn't paid it much mind.
He never expected him to hide the matter of using infants!
“And what if you knew?”
Cardinal of Water Sinedine spoke with calm indifference. “Even if this matter had been brought up at that meeting, it would have only led to pointless arguments.”
“You and I both understand the plight of humanity. We are constantly teetering on the brink of extinction. If sacrificing a few infants can increase humanity’s chances of survival, why not do it?”
“The final result would have been the same. For us, as long as it allows humanity to survive, what does it matter if we must sacrifice ourselves?”
Cardinal of Earth Raymond fell silent.
This only further emphasized the importance of the "Integration Potion."
“I think I know why that child appeared here,” Cardinal of Earth Raymond said suddenly.
“That child” naturally referred to Zesshi Zetsumei!
The attack on the Earth God Temple had caused no impact or ripples whatsoever.
Nightfall.
Inside the VIP guest house.
Tang Zheng sat on a sofa made of soft leather, clearly a high-end product. With his eyes slightly closed, he rapidly mulled over the series of events that had occurred today.
“What will the Theocracy’s next move be?”
Tang Zheng wasn’t sure.
Zesshi Zetsumei’s sudden appearance had rendered all his previous deductions useless.
Normally, given Zesshi Zetsumei’s status and influence, it was absolutely impossible for her to appear before him.
“Has there been some kind of internal change within the Theocracy? The surprise on those two Cardinals’ faces didn’t seem fake.”
He desperately wanted to confirm some information with Clementine right now.
Unfortunately.
Tang Zheng opened his eyes and surreptitiously scanned the walls on his left and right. In the rooms on either side of his own.
There were several individuals with fairly strong auras, likely around the Level 25 mark.
“Detection Interference!”
Tang Zheng expressionlessly cast the magic, which could hinder certain detection and perception abilities.
“Third-Tier Magic: Papermaking!”
Magic power surged.
A large number of white sheets of paper appeared out of thin air, and in the blink of an eye, several hundred had materialized before Tang Zheng.
Low-tier Papermaking magic could produce a great quantity of paper.
“It’s been a long time since I last made third-tier scrolls, not since I took the Orb of Death from Khajiit.”
Tang Zheng picked up the sheets of paper one by one, continuously crafting them into magic scrolls.
In a few moments.
Dozens of third-tier magic scrolls now lay on the table.
“Mana Infusion!”
“Third-Tier Magic: Summon Monster!” Tang Zheng expressionlessly infused the spell into each of the magic scrolls.
After creating a full fifty scrolls, Tang Zheng tore them all to shreds.
One, two, three… fifty drab, fist-sized Mourning Sparrows appeared in the room.
These Mourning Sparrows were utterly silent.
But Tang Zheng now felt a little dizzy. A vast number of visual feeds were pouring into his mind, as if countless new perspectives had been added out of nowhere.
(end of chapter)
Zesshi Zetsumei waved at the two Cardinals. Though her words were apologetic, her tone was filled with arrogance. With a single movement, she easily leaped onto the frame of the shattered glass window.
With another leap, her figure vanished!
Only the shattered glass on the floor and the fading light of the dissipated Dominion angel proved what had just happened.
A brief silence fell over the hall.
“Leader Tang…” Cardinal of Earth Raymond started to speak.
“Allow me to refuse!”
Tang Zheng’s tone was cold. “Since the Theocracy is hiding such a powerful being, why bother with the power of this potion.”
“I am an adventurer. Whether it’s killing people or using demi-human blood to refine potions, I’m by no means a good person.”
“But I would never use innocent infants for experiments! This isn't a question of 'can or cannot,' 'right or wrong,' or even 'good or evil.' It is the bottom line of being a human!”
After speaking.
Tang Zheng turned directly and walked toward the heavy, exquisite wooden doors of the temple. As he walked, he said, “If the two Cardinals wish to stop me from leaving, or if you want to make a move, then do it quickly.”
Cardinal of Earth Raymond’s open mouth snapped shut, his expression shifting repeatedly.
This was a clear sign that the negotiations had completely failed!
Furthermore.
The unexpected appearance of Zesshi Zetsumei, the Theocracy’s strongest combat power and humanity’s guardian god, had created the possibility of an information leak.
The strategic deterrence of the “God-kin” might be compromised.
The Platinum Dragon Lord of the Council State might use this incident to test the waters, potentially triggering an all-out war.
A flood of thoughts rushed through his mind.
Cardinal of Earth Raymond’s eyes gradually turned cold. He slowly raised his arm. He had no intention of killing this Leader Tang.
Instead, he wanted to imprison him, making it impossible for Tang Zheng to ever leave the Theocracy. This would both prevent the information leak and allow them to continue obtaining the "Integration Potion" from him.
At the same time.
The one known as "Four Great Elements," who had just been knocked unconscious by a kick, had gotten back to his feet at some point and was now watching the situation unfold.
Whoosh!
Cardinal of Water Sinedine’s aged face wrinkled. He raised an arm to block Cardinal of Earth Raymond, making the other man pause.
“Tang, we did not mean for this to happen. What transpired just now was an accident.”
Cardinal of Water Sinedine said with a bitter smile.
Tang Zheng had already reached the wooden door, showing no intention of turning back.
*Click.*
The great door closed with a muffled thud.
“Do you have any idea…” Cardinal of Earth Raymond said in a low, suppressed voice, reining in his anger.
“The people from the Holy Kingdom are still in the Theocracy.”
“The other two members of the Free Will squad did not accompany him to the Theocracy,” Cardinal of Water Sinedine said faintly.
“Of those two, one possesses the power to kill a legendary undead, and the other has gradually gained control over the majority of the demi-human factions in the Abelion Hills.”
Silence.
“He anticipated the worst-case scenario from the very beginning,” Cardinal of Earth Raymond said, taking a deep breath.
Cardinal of Water Sinedine first shook his head, then nodded, his wise eyes glinting. “Tang is a smart man.”
“Besides, anyone who witnesses her power will only be immersed in that fear.”
He waved his arm.
“My Lords, I will take my leave.” "Four Great Elements" bowed, one hand lightly touching his chest as he began to chant in a low voice:
“Teleportation.”
Magic power surged, and his figure vanished.
Cardinal of Earth Raymond’s expression was still grim. His sharp gaze fixed on Cardinal of Water Sinedine. “Why did you hide something so important!”
During the meeting half a month ago.
When Cardinal of Water Sinedine submitted the experimental data for the "Integration Potion," Raymond had noticed at the time that he seemed to be hiding something, but he hadn't paid it much mind.
He never expected him to hide the matter of using infants!
“And what if you knew?”
Cardinal of Water Sinedine spoke with calm indifference. “Even if this matter had been brought up at that meeting, it would have only led to pointless arguments.”
“You and I both understand the plight of humanity. We are constantly teetering on the brink of extinction. If sacrificing a few infants can increase humanity’s chances of survival, why not do it?”
“The final result would have been the same. For us, as long as it allows humanity to survive, what does it matter if we must sacrifice ourselves?”
Cardinal of Earth Raymond fell silent.
This only further emphasized the importance of the "Integration Potion."
“I think I know why that child appeared here,” Cardinal of Earth Raymond said suddenly.
“That child” naturally referred to Zesshi Zetsumei!
The attack on the Earth God Temple had caused no impact or ripples whatsoever.
Nightfall.
Inside the VIP guest house.
Tang Zheng sat on a sofa made of soft leather, clearly a high-end product. With his eyes slightly closed, he rapidly mulled over the series of events that had occurred today.
“What will the Theocracy’s next move be?”
Tang Zheng wasn’t sure.
Zesshi Zetsumei’s sudden appearance had rendered all his previous deductions useless.
Normally, given Zesshi Zetsumei’s status and influence, it was absolutely impossible for her to appear before him.
“Has there been some kind of internal change within the Theocracy? The surprise on those two Cardinals’ faces didn’t seem fake.”
He desperately wanted to confirm some information with Clementine right now.
Unfortunately.
Tang Zheng opened his eyes and surreptitiously scanned the walls on his left and right. In the rooms on either side of his own.
There were several individuals with fairly strong auras, likely around the Level 25 mark.
“Detection Interference!”
Tang Zheng expressionlessly cast the magic, which could hinder certain detection and perception abilities.
“Third-Tier Magic: Papermaking!”
Magic power surged.
A large number of white sheets of paper appeared out of thin air, and in the blink of an eye, several hundred had materialized before Tang Zheng.
Low-tier Papermaking magic could produce a great quantity of paper.
“It’s been a long time since I last made third-tier scrolls, not since I took the Orb of Death from Khajiit.”
Tang Zheng picked up the sheets of paper one by one, continuously crafting them into magic scrolls.
In a few moments.
Dozens of third-tier magic scrolls now lay on the table.
“Mana Infusion!”
“Third-Tier Magic: Summon Monster!” Tang Zheng expressionlessly infused the spell into each of the magic scrolls.
After creating a full fifty scrolls, Tang Zheng tore them all to shreds.
One, two, three… fifty drab, fist-sized Mourning Sparrows appeared in the room.
These Mourning Sparrows were utterly silent.
But Tang Zheng now felt a little dizzy. A vast number of visual feeds were pouring into his mind, as if countless new perspectives had been added out of nowhere.
(end of chapter)
