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Chapter 119: 'Sword' in Hand
Chapter 119: 'Sword' in Hand
"Master, the Xenomorphs are deliberately causing panic," a bird flew into the church and transformed into a Gospel Sprite.
"Are you sure?" Qin Muye was somewhat puzzled. He knew that the Xenomorph Queen had a decent level of intelligence, but if she was deliberately causing panic, that was a significant issue.
"I've confirmed it. Everyone in the town is trembling with fear, and their emotions are gradually spiraling out of control. Some are preparing to flee the town," the Gospel Sprite said.
Qin Muye stopped his work, his mind constantly pondering the situation with the Xenomorphs. If they were to swarm and slaughter everyone, there would be no such confusion.
This gave Qin Muye the feeling that it was intentional.
If so, there must be a problem. Qin Muye suspected it was Laurence's doing.
"I understand, go back to your duties," Qin Muye thought, wondering if the Xenomorph Queen and Laurence had collaborated.
But did the Xenomorph Queen have that level of intelligence? While the Xenomorphs displayed exceptional abilities in combat, killing, and hunting, when it came to transactions and cooperation, they were lacking.
It was like a fierce tiger engaging in political intrigue. Forget about intelligence; with such power, why bother with such convoluted schemes? A single swipe of a paw would be enough to end an opponent's life.
When something unusual happens, there must be a reason. Qin Muye couldn't help but think of the Xenomorph Queen's former host, the Hell Witch.
"If the Hell Witch didn't die and instead took control of the Xenomorphs, then the foundation is there."
"It seems these two are really working together. Are they planning to betray humanity and serve Hell?"
Qin Muye felt this was quite possible. It wasn't a big deal, but he was worried that they might be planning something reckless.
He still had his eye on the Xenomorph Queen. He had already captured the Predator to keep at home, so the Xenomorph Queen should follow suit, leading to a battle between the Xenomorph and the Predator.
"Pity the Xenomorph."
He preferred the original version of the Xenomorph over the one fused with Hell's power. Although the Hell Xenomorphs were stronger, they would have limitations. Hell's power was no trivial matter.
He had once considered fusing Scarlet and Hell together but found that Hell's power carried a strong personal imprint, similar to how the Scarlet magic that originated from Qin Muye could be transferred to others, giving them certain Scarlet abilities but also imposing certain restrictions.
Hell's power worked the same way. The Hell Preacher was under the control of the Hell King Leviathan, and the Pumpkin Head Spirit was a member of the undead legion controlled by the Book of Death.
Essentially, they were all derivatives of the respective Hell rulers, and even the Hell Witch might be a part of the Book of Death's influence, given that she had escaped from Hell and was already eroded by its power.
Including Xisier, the deranged serial killer who liked to stuff sausages, he could also be considered a part of the Book of Death. If his Hell power continued to grow, he would become a living corpse.
Therefore, Qin Muye's interest in Hell's power shifted to the Book of Death.
He had many vague memories of the Book of Death, so he couldn't pinpoint which one it was. Compared to the Nailhead Preacher, who had a distinct and easily recognizable trait, the name "Book of Death" was quite generic.
Moreover, based on the information he had gathered from the Preacher, there were many Hells formed by different Books of Death, and each one was unique, though their settings were largely similar, with the main difference being the nature of the Hell itself.
The Preacher had never actually seen the Book of Death but knew of it from records.
The Hell dimension, with its numerous Hells, numbered in the hundreds of thousands, ranging from massive ones like the Hell King Leviathan's domain to small ones that were just caves or temples, with no minions, relying solely on the Hell Lord's own power.
Thus, there were significant differences between Hells. The only commonality was that all Hell entrances were sealed, as even the weakest Hell could cause catastrophic damage to humanity if its Hell Lord were to leave.
Fortunately, these were not issues Qin Muye needed to worry about. Dealing with a Book of Death and the Xenomorphs was already a challenge, let alone other Hells.
It could only be said that the humans of this world were truly resilient, thriving in such an environment, thanks in part to the Hell Church and the Church's efforts. Although their methods were ruthless, focusing on the greater good while ignoring the plight of those near Hell entrances, there were simply too many Hells for them to manage comprehensively.
"Master, you should request reinforcements. If it's really the Hell Witch who has control over these insect demons, and with Laurence, you won't be able to hold them off," the Preacher spoke up as a reminder.
"Reinforcements? For what, to send them to their deaths? Don't worry, I have it under control," Qin Muye said with a dismissive tone.
The plan was almost at its end, and all they needed was for the other party to come and lift the seal on the church. Requesting reinforcements at this point would be counterproductive.
The Preacher was straightforward; he hadn't thought of escaping, and even if he had, he couldn't. He was hung on the wall of the church.
Qin Muye hadn't planned to kill him either. Although he had performed several dissections, the Preacher didn't seem to care.
"I not only plan to exterminate these Xenomorphs but also kill Laurence and clear out this entire Hell beneath us," Qin Muye said earnestly. He had brought a large amount of Scarlet Corruption and had even improved it to counter Hell's power.
Once it exploded, the ground would be covered in rubies.
Then, he could turn this so-called evil spirit army into a ruby army.
The Preacher was taken aback by Qin Muye's words, showing a rare emotional fluctuation.
"Do you really have the confidence?" the Preacher couldn't help but ask.
"Would I stay if I didn't?" Qin Muye countered.
"Laurence is using fear to weaken the seal. If things go quickly, the seal will be broken by tomorrow night. This traitor must have obtained the method to lift the seal through some channel," the Preacher said suddenly.
Qin Muye glanced at him. "You're willing to talk now? So, how do I lift the seal early?"
"Increase the fear, but I advise you to evacuate the church as soon as possible. Once the Hell entrance is unsealed, this place will become a gateway to Hell," the Preacher warned again.
"Leave? No way, how can I send the gift if I leave?"
He hadn't even recorded the coordinates yet. If he left, how would he deliver the Scarlet Corruption?
He needed to prepare in advance, and after the explosion, he could come back to clean up.
Moreover, the Preacher was still useful. Once Qin Muye completed his mission and returned, he could use the super-temporal teleportation channel to contact the Hell Church and the Church's higher-ups through the Preacher, facilitating future trade.
Qin Muye planned to sell weapons in exchange for various resources, such as basic food, wood, and stone, and even exchange technology.
The benefits of a world were significant, so Qin Muye needed to secure his position beforehand.
He definitely couldn't side with Hell, as Hell offered no tangible benefits. Only intelligent beings like humans could provide the necessary resources.
Unfortunately, this world had Hell's power. If it were a magic-free world, Qin Muye could have promoted a magic system like in Wen Country, monopolizing it for greater benefits.
Had he known earlier, he wouldn't have used that plot scroll. Who knew it would come with an angel investor event, turning the tide for him. If he had the super-temporal teleportation channel back then, the trade between the two worlds would have been immensely profitable.
Plot scrolls were rare, especially epic ones, which could only be obtained from hero-level golden treasure chests. As for how the quality of the treasure chest was determined, Qin Muye guessed it was based on the comparison between his own rank and the enemy's rank.
The current husband of the Elf Queen was at level 5, while Qin Muye was at level 3, so it was considered an over-level kill, hence the golden treasure chest.
"Apocalypse, since Laurence is about to make his move, we should also prepare in advance. We'll send them a little gift," Qin Muye instructed.
"Yes, Master," Apocalypse replied, a bit excited. He had been holding back for a while, eager to show these Xenomorphs and Laurence what they were up against. Being on the defensive all the time was quite frustrating.
As for the preparations, it was to ready the 'Sword' to demonstrate their might. Otherwise, they wouldn't have enough leverage when negotiating with the Hell Church and the Church in the future.
(End of Chapter)
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