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Chapter 484
chapter 361 part 2
*Wooo—*
A heavy whoosh of air followed as the doors were pushed open.
*Clang.*
The metal fittings on both sides of the doors scraped against each other.
A bright light flooded out from within the Great Hall.
Having just walked down a long corridor, the sudden brightness would make one subconsciously close their eyes.
However.
Tang Zheng and Pink Isadoro were not the least bit affected by the blinding light.
The first thing that entered their vision!
Was the brilliant light shining down from the six towering glass windows, illuminating the white-tiled conference room until it was stark white.
It made the figures of the six Cardinals seem filled with majesty and a sense of oppression!
A loose white sleeve swayed gently.
"What an honor."
Tang Zheng, completely unaffected by the intangible pressure, easily captured the expressions of the six Cardinals and stepped into the Great Hall with a smile.
"To think I could meet all the Cardinals at once. I had assumed I would only be seeing the same two as before."
His utterly disrespectful voice echoed, shattering the sacred and solemn atmosphere.
A few of the Cardinals frowned imperceptibly.
This rude behavior earned him some silent criticism, but when they considered that this was just his powerless struggle, his display of dissatisfaction was to be expected.
Pink Isadoro, on the other hand, was expressionless.
But from the subtle tension in his neck, it was clear he was not as relaxed as he seemed.
"What a headache," Pink Isadoro thought to himself.
He didn't want to attend this so-called meeting at all!
Or rather, he had already planned to cut ties with this Leader Tang on behalf of the Holy Kingdom. But faced with the Theocracy's invitation, he had no choice but to attend this meeting whose outcome was already determined.
When the six Cardinals saw that the Holy Kingdom had only sent Pink Isadoro, smiles appeared on their faces.
This was enough to show that the Holy Kingdom had already given up on supporting Leader Tang.
*Tap!*
*Tap!*
The two of them stepped onto the smooth white stone slabs, each footstep producing a crisp echo. As they approached the light, their shadows stretched longer and longer.
—However.
As they drew closer to the conference table, their shadows, illuminated by the six tall glass windows, began to recede rapidly.
In the end, only a faint shadow remained at their feet.
It was as if no dark thing should exist in this sacred room.
As Tang Zheng and Pink Isadoro took their seats, the atmosphere in the room fell silent.
Pink Isadoro lowered his gaze, maintaining the etiquette of a noble, and sat on the high-backed conference chair, which featured a pointed arch and embossed carvings.
He was well aware that he was only here to make up the numbers and had no intention of speaking.
"Leader Tang..." the Water Cardinal, Sinedine, began gently.
They had had contact before, so it was most appropriate for him to open the topic.
"First, let me make one thing clear."
Tang Zheng interrupted him, "I will absolutely not allow any infants to be used as materials for the blend."
The Water Cardinal, Sinedine, swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue. He wasn't angered by the interruption, just surprised that Tang Zheng would be so direct.
"This matter is our responsibility."
"Chief Justice Gureido also, because of this... sigh. In any case, Leader Tang, whatever your thoughts are, please feel relaxed and speak freely."
The Fire Cardinal, Benise, put on a pained expression and spoke gently and magnanimously, affecting the air of a Benevolent Mother.
The rest of the Cardinals all nodded, their attitudes more amiable than one might imagine.
In reality, none of them cared about the infants used as test subjects. Since the Leader Tang before them cared, they naturally had to act as if they cared too.
As for what they would do in the future?
They would never listen to the commands of a mere adventurer.
Seeing the compliant looks on the faces of these Cardinals, Tang Zheng let out a strange chuckle.
"If you are all like this, then I can rest assured."
He could clearly sense that the "magnanimity" of these Cardinals came from the heart. Because of this, he could also perceive their arrogance even more clearly.
It was like a strong one with an absolute advantage, patiently listening to the whispered pleas of a weaker person.
A phrase surfaced in Tang Zheng's mind—a performance of mercy!
"Speaking of which," facing the six gentle faces, a sincere smile also appeared on Tang Zheng's cheeks, "this arrogance of the strong towards the weak... I've been guilty of it myself in the past."
"I thank everyone from the Theocracy for your interest in my 'Blend Potion' research."
"I also never expected that a potion developed by accident would have such a powerful effect. The esteemed Chief Justice Gureido gave me a map."
"It wasn't until I saw that map that I finally understood the crisis and predicament humanity faces. If it can increase the strength of Humans, I will naturally do everything in my power."
Tang Zheng let out a deep sigh.
Hearing this, the smiles on the faces of the six Cardinals widened.
"As far as I know, seventh-tier magic is already a level of power that can be used by a 'Demon God'."
Tang Zheng leaned forward, placing both forearms on the table.
"But it's impossible for a single human to cast it... By the way, that personage holding the strange weapon, the cross spear, should be a warrior, right?"
"Therefore, if you from the Theocracy wish to summon the highest-tier angel, the only method is to use the technique known as the 'Grand Ritual'."
The smiles on the Cardinals' faces faded slightly. They hadn't expected Tang Zheng to bring up Zesshi Zetsumei under these circumstances.
Furthermore, his words didn't seem to contain the expected fear, and the information he was revealing made it difficult to guess what he was trying to express.
"As a summoner, I am also aware that without a specialized class build, any summoner can only summon one monster at a time."
The smile on Tang Zheng's lips grew wider.
"The 'Blend Potion' can indeed allow a monster to exist for a longer time, but it will also occupy the summoner's summon slot."
The atmosphere became somewhat quiet.
The expressions of the six Cardinals didn't change much. Only Pink Isadoro was stunned for a moment, as if he was contemplating something.
*Tap—*
"This leads to the potion's true effect, under normal circumstances, not necessarily being as... useful as it appears."
Tang Zheng removed his arms from the table, leaned back relaxedly in his chair, and spread his hands with a smile.
"Well, I personally feel that word is still quite appropriate."
"After all, a summoner's advantage is that when their summon is destroyed, they can summon it again to continue weakening the enemy's forces."
"Take an elite unit like the Theocracy's Sunlight Scripture, for example. There's no need for them to have a long-lasting summoned creature occupy their own summon slot."
"Because, in the end, each person can only summon one."
"So—"
Tang Zheng's smile faded, and his expression turned serious. He raised a finger and wagged it. "The potion's use on higher-tier angels becomes even more important."
"This is also what you from the Theocracy value the most."
"However, due to the summoner's restriction, even with the power of the Grand Ritual, you can only control one highest-tier angel."
"Then... how to circumvent this problem? Let me guess."
Tang Zheng sat on the conference chair, pretending to think, then snapped his fingers.
"It must be that 'Magic Sealing Crystal' that Lord Nigun used during the incident at the Hills, right? My knowledge is limited, so I can't comment on how magic is infused into such an extraordinary item."
"But the basic method should be similar to the one used for creating magic scrolls or magic items."
"First, use the Grand Ritual to cast the seventh-tier magic, then use a special method to infuse that magic into the 'Magic Sealing Crystal'."
"That would bypass the summoner's restriction, wouldn't it?"
"It's just—the Theocracy doesn't have many of these extraordinary items, does it?" Tang Zheng asked the assembled Cardinals with a grin.
Regarding the 'Magic Sealing Crystal', Tang Zheng actually knew the exact number. The entire Theocracy possessed only four. Now, one was lost—and it was in his item box. Only three remained. As for how he knew? Back when he killed "the Clown," he had extracted a great deal of information about the legacy of the Six Great Gods from him.
At this very moment!
The complexions of the six Cardinals gradually began to change.
But Tang Zheng had no intention of stopping, continuing with a smile, "Even if you can use an extraordinary item like the 'Magic Sealing Crystal' to summon a greater number of high-tier angels."
"What about the people?"
"I happen to know a piece of information. The basic condition for activating the 'Grand Ritual' is that the core spellcaster for the ritual must be at least a fifth-tier magic caster."
"Only a heroic-level magic caster can withstand the impact of the ritual. But to activate seventh-tier magic, the caster would have to be a fourth-tier caster?"
"And a fourth-tier magic caster using the Grand Ritual—even if they don't die, they'll be crippled."
(end of chapter)
*Wooo—*
A heavy whoosh of air followed as the doors were pushed open.
*Clang.*
The metal fittings on both sides of the doors scraped against each other.
A bright light flooded out from within the Great Hall.
Having just walked down a long corridor, the sudden brightness would make one subconsciously close their eyes.
However.
Tang Zheng and Pink Isadoro were not the least bit affected by the blinding light.
The first thing that entered their vision!
Was the brilliant light shining down from the six towering glass windows, illuminating the white-tiled conference room until it was stark white.
It made the figures of the six Cardinals seem filled with majesty and a sense of oppression!
A loose white sleeve swayed gently.
"What an honor."
Tang Zheng, completely unaffected by the intangible pressure, easily captured the expressions of the six Cardinals and stepped into the Great Hall with a smile.
"To think I could meet all the Cardinals at once. I had assumed I would only be seeing the same two as before."
His utterly disrespectful voice echoed, shattering the sacred and solemn atmosphere.
A few of the Cardinals frowned imperceptibly.
This rude behavior earned him some silent criticism, but when they considered that this was just his powerless struggle, his display of dissatisfaction was to be expected.
Pink Isadoro, on the other hand, was expressionless.
But from the subtle tension in his neck, it was clear he was not as relaxed as he seemed.
"What a headache," Pink Isadoro thought to himself.
He didn't want to attend this so-called meeting at all!
Or rather, he had already planned to cut ties with this Leader Tang on behalf of the Holy Kingdom. But faced with the Theocracy's invitation, he had no choice but to attend this meeting whose outcome was already determined.
When the six Cardinals saw that the Holy Kingdom had only sent Pink Isadoro, smiles appeared on their faces.
This was enough to show that the Holy Kingdom had already given up on supporting Leader Tang.
*Tap!*
*Tap!*
The two of them stepped onto the smooth white stone slabs, each footstep producing a crisp echo. As they approached the light, their shadows stretched longer and longer.
—However.
As they drew closer to the conference table, their shadows, illuminated by the six tall glass windows, began to recede rapidly.
In the end, only a faint shadow remained at their feet.
It was as if no dark thing should exist in this sacred room.
As Tang Zheng and Pink Isadoro took their seats, the atmosphere in the room fell silent.
Pink Isadoro lowered his gaze, maintaining the etiquette of a noble, and sat on the high-backed conference chair, which featured a pointed arch and embossed carvings.
He was well aware that he was only here to make up the numbers and had no intention of speaking.
"Leader Tang..." the Water Cardinal, Sinedine, began gently.
They had had contact before, so it was most appropriate for him to open the topic.
"First, let me make one thing clear."
Tang Zheng interrupted him, "I will absolutely not allow any infants to be used as materials for the blend."
The Water Cardinal, Sinedine, swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue. He wasn't angered by the interruption, just surprised that Tang Zheng would be so direct.
"This matter is our responsibility."
"Chief Justice Gureido also, because of this... sigh. In any case, Leader Tang, whatever your thoughts are, please feel relaxed and speak freely."
The Fire Cardinal, Benise, put on a pained expression and spoke gently and magnanimously, affecting the air of a Benevolent Mother.
The rest of the Cardinals all nodded, their attitudes more amiable than one might imagine.
In reality, none of them cared about the infants used as test subjects. Since the Leader Tang before them cared, they naturally had to act as if they cared too.
As for what they would do in the future?
They would never listen to the commands of a mere adventurer.
Seeing the compliant looks on the faces of these Cardinals, Tang Zheng let out a strange chuckle.
"If you are all like this, then I can rest assured."
He could clearly sense that the "magnanimity" of these Cardinals came from the heart. Because of this, he could also perceive their arrogance even more clearly.
It was like a strong one with an absolute advantage, patiently listening to the whispered pleas of a weaker person.
A phrase surfaced in Tang Zheng's mind—a performance of mercy!
"Speaking of which," facing the six gentle faces, a sincere smile also appeared on Tang Zheng's cheeks, "this arrogance of the strong towards the weak... I've been guilty of it myself in the past."
"I thank everyone from the Theocracy for your interest in my 'Blend Potion' research."
"I also never expected that a potion developed by accident would have such a powerful effect. The esteemed Chief Justice Gureido gave me a map."
"It wasn't until I saw that map that I finally understood the crisis and predicament humanity faces. If it can increase the strength of Humans, I will naturally do everything in my power."
Tang Zheng let out a deep sigh.
Hearing this, the smiles on the faces of the six Cardinals widened.
"As far as I know, seventh-tier magic is already a level of power that can be used by a 'Demon God'."
Tang Zheng leaned forward, placing both forearms on the table.
"But it's impossible for a single human to cast it... By the way, that personage holding the strange weapon, the cross spear, should be a warrior, right?"
"Therefore, if you from the Theocracy wish to summon the highest-tier angel, the only method is to use the technique known as the 'Grand Ritual'."
The smiles on the Cardinals' faces faded slightly. They hadn't expected Tang Zheng to bring up Zesshi Zetsumei under these circumstances.
Furthermore, his words didn't seem to contain the expected fear, and the information he was revealing made it difficult to guess what he was trying to express.
"As a summoner, I am also aware that without a specialized class build, any summoner can only summon one monster at a time."
The smile on Tang Zheng's lips grew wider.
"The 'Blend Potion' can indeed allow a monster to exist for a longer time, but it will also occupy the summoner's summon slot."
The atmosphere became somewhat quiet.
The expressions of the six Cardinals didn't change much. Only Pink Isadoro was stunned for a moment, as if he was contemplating something.
*Tap—*
"This leads to the potion's true effect, under normal circumstances, not necessarily being as... useful as it appears."
Tang Zheng removed his arms from the table, leaned back relaxedly in his chair, and spread his hands with a smile.
"Well, I personally feel that word is still quite appropriate."
"After all, a summoner's advantage is that when their summon is destroyed, they can summon it again to continue weakening the enemy's forces."
"Take an elite unit like the Theocracy's Sunlight Scripture, for example. There's no need for them to have a long-lasting summoned creature occupy their own summon slot."
"Because, in the end, each person can only summon one."
"So—"
Tang Zheng's smile faded, and his expression turned serious. He raised a finger and wagged it. "The potion's use on higher-tier angels becomes even more important."
"This is also what you from the Theocracy value the most."
"However, due to the summoner's restriction, even with the power of the Grand Ritual, you can only control one highest-tier angel."
"Then... how to circumvent this problem? Let me guess."
Tang Zheng sat on the conference chair, pretending to think, then snapped his fingers.
"It must be that 'Magic Sealing Crystal' that Lord Nigun used during the incident at the Hills, right? My knowledge is limited, so I can't comment on how magic is infused into such an extraordinary item."
"But the basic method should be similar to the one used for creating magic scrolls or magic items."
"First, use the Grand Ritual to cast the seventh-tier magic, then use a special method to infuse that magic into the 'Magic Sealing Crystal'."
"That would bypass the summoner's restriction, wouldn't it?"
"It's just—the Theocracy doesn't have many of these extraordinary items, does it?" Tang Zheng asked the assembled Cardinals with a grin.
Regarding the 'Magic Sealing Crystal', Tang Zheng actually knew the exact number. The entire Theocracy possessed only four. Now, one was lost—and it was in his item box. Only three remained. As for how he knew? Back when he killed "the Clown," he had extracted a great deal of information about the legacy of the Six Great Gods from him.
At this very moment!
The complexions of the six Cardinals gradually began to change.
But Tang Zheng had no intention of stopping, continuing with a smile, "Even if you can use an extraordinary item like the 'Magic Sealing Crystal' to summon a greater number of high-tier angels."
"What about the people?"
"I happen to know a piece of information. The basic condition for activating the 'Grand Ritual' is that the core spellcaster for the ritual must be at least a fifth-tier magic caster."
"Only a heroic-level magic caster can withstand the impact of the ritual. But to activate seventh-tier magic, the caster would have to be a fourth-tier caster?"
"And a fourth-tier magic caster using the Grand Ritual—even if they don't die, they'll be crippled."
(end of chapter)
