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Chapter 607: The Mission, Heavenly King Mountain, and Mercury Palace
Chapter 607: The Mission, Heavenly King Mountain, and Mercury Palace
November 22, 2024
"After Tian Kai went to the frontlines, I've received more information about his influence."
Qi Yuan glanced at the messages, seeing numerous Divine Sons and Daughters reaching out to him, inviting cooperation.
After all, with Pillar Tian Kai at the forefront, it might not be long before they are called upon to join the battle.
The mortality rate on the frontlines is quite high.
Even Divine Sons and Daughters have a significant chance of perishing in battle.
At this moment, many Divine Sons and Daughters set aside their past grievances, banding together to strengthen their collective power.
However, Qi Yuan paid little attention to these developments.
For him, the game was, of course, the most important thing.
As for the war...
He could only say that he loved peace.
...
Sky Federation.
Expert Liu's face was filled with worry as he stared at the computer screen, a string of data making him feel dizzy and at a loss.
"The public toilets have effectively prevented the Incubus from killing, but during this time... the number of Incubi has skyrocketed, various disasters and other accidents are frequent... and the daily death toll continues to rise." Expert Liu spoke with a heavy heart.
Everyone present wore grim expressions.
Initially, they had believed that with the help of the Vampire Emperor, they could reduce the number of killings by the Incubus.
Indeed, there was a significant decrease, but now the Incubus had more targets to kill.
Combined with other disasters and accidents, the daily death toll of humans was still increasing.
"Could it be that even a God whose words become law is unable to save us?" An expert's expression crumbled.
In the past, he had been the most staunch atheist.
Upon learning of the existence of the Vampire Emperor, he had desperately hoped that the Emperor was a true God.
A God could save mankind.
With the appearance of public toilets, the Incubus had stopped its slaughter.
He had been overjoyed.
But how could it be that the death toll was still rising?
"Could it be... that even a God cannot save us?"
The experts in the room fell silent.
They were experts in various fields, outstanding talents.
Yet, they were still human, frail and ordinary.
"How tragic that humans, who have created sturdy fortresses and weapons with a range of ten thousand miles, are unable to protect themselves and determine their own fate?"
Someone spoke with sorrow.
In the current Sky Federation, ordinary people were still immersed in joy.
The public toilets had genuinely helped them evade the persecution of the Incubus.
They felt that life had hope, and the future was promising.
However, they lacked access to information channels, couldn't see the data, and the official media intentionally or unintentionally concealed the news.
They were unaware that the current Sky Federation was like a barrel of oil, with explosions happening everywhere, and a large number of humans dying daily.
"I'd like... to meet this Vampire Emperor and see if he has a way to save us."
"Perhaps, it's this land that's the problem. If we were to leave... would things be better?"
"During this time, a mysterious figure has appeared in various places across the Federation, suspected to be the Vampire Emperor. Here's the data."
An expert spoke up and then projected the data onto the large screen.
There were no photographs of Qi Yuan in the records.
Modern technology like smartphones and cameras couldn't capture his image.
Most of the information about him was based on others' descriptions.
The rest of the experts felt a bit apprehensive.
When facing a God, they all felt a sense of reverence and fear of the unknown.
"Based on the above descriptions, the Vampire Emperor... is handsome, kind-hearted, hates evil, and acts somewhat bizarrely," Expert Liu said.
To be honest, he found these descriptions surprising and unbelievable.
In his heart, if there were a God, that God would be high above, mysterious, and unknowable, a majestic figure.
But the descriptions of Qi Yuan seemed a bit too down-to-earth.
Eating braised pork rice, pig's foot rice, and even paying for it.
"Regarding Gods, it's best not to make assumptions. What if this is just one aspect of his game in the mortal world?"
"I really want to meet this God and ask him... what's the meaning of all this."
Many experts had other thoughts on their minds.
They wanted to meet Qi Yuan, to ask him about the Incubus and the deaths.
But how could they get the chance to meet a God?
Just then, a calm voice suddenly echoed through the hall.
"Oh, you're all here."
A man dressed in a blood-red robe appeared, sitting leisurely on a chair.
Everyone's expressions turned slightly stiff, followed by reverence.
"You are... the Vampire Emperor?" Expert Liu swallowed.
"I guess so," Qi Yuan smiled, "I won't waste words. I'm here to save you."
Hearing this, the experts in the room felt delighted, but more so, they looked apprehensive.
A God had come to save them?
What was the God's purpose?
Or was it all an act until now, and he was finally showing his true intentions?
Did he have a plot?
Naturally, various thoughts arose in the minds of the crowd.
"By the way, whether you believe I'm here to save you or not, it doesn't matter," Qi Yuan continued to smile.
He was just playing the game, advancing the storyline.
The NPC's trust was irrelevant; all that mattered was their cooperation in advancing his agenda.
The expert, Liu, felt a sudden chill, sensing that his thoughts were being read.
"All I ask is for your cooperation," Qi Yuan spoke calmly, his words carrying an undeniable sense of certainty.
"What I desire is simple. Will you... worship me?"
"As for how I will save you... I can't be bothered to explain."
"By the way, I'm more terrifying than an incubus. If I wish, with just a finger, I could flatten the Sky Federation." Qi Yuan's voice remained composed, yet it held an undeniable conviction.
It was Qi Yuan's lawful good nature that led him to reason with the NPCs.
If he were to be more shameless, he could even directly activate the Great Mind Forgetting Sutra without their consent, forcing all living beings in this world to worship him.
"Alright," Liu agreed in a deep voice.
He knew that when facing a god, he had no say and no bargaining power.
After all, to them, gods were unknown and terrifying beings.
"Alright, I'll be on my way. I have other matters to attend to.
Oh, and the name of the god you worship is Origin Venerable." Qi Yuan's figure vanished as he finished speaking.
Qi Yuan had the living beings of the Sky Federation worship him for two reasons: to increase faith and to gather the Plane Spirit.
The Sky Federation lacked a Plane Spirit.
Qi Yuan gathered the faith to summon the Plane Spirit and then transferred the Curse of Descent and the Calamity Curse onto himself.
Only then could he protect the Abandoned Lands.
This was his method.
Of course, for those Abandoned Lands that already had a Plane Spirit, things were much simpler.
All he needed to do was consume the Plane Spirit and transfer the calamity and curse onto himself.
As Qi Yuan left the conference room, his figure appeared in numerous places.
Perhaps it was by a pond.
"Grass carp, crucian carp, soft-shelled turtles, grass... You must worship me," his voice carried an enigmatic charm.
Or maybe it was in front of a mountain.
"Tigers, sparrows, camphor trees... You must worship me."
Qi Yuan's figure appeared all over the Sky Federation.
Every living being he encountered became a source of faith.
"Stones, gold elements, protons, positive ions... Will you worship me?"
Finally, Qi Yuan asked tentatively.
But this time, he didn't get the answer he sought.
"This... cannot worship me."
...
"Detected... Sentinel Star Domain, possible presence of a powerful True God."
In a sealed palace, a voice echoed.
Within the palace, numerous large cocoons of various colors hung.
As the voice sounded, three cocoons shattered, releasing powerful auras.
Three powerful True Gods emerged from within.
Their bodies emanated the aura of the Divine Decree Realm.
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"Are you alive?" The leader, a red-haired man, had a playful demeanor and wore streamlined armor.
"Looks like we're in for a small profit this time," the tall woman said, her eyes gleaming with greed.
The last one, clad in a black robe, was shrouded in darkness and preferred silence.
"As always, the one who contributes the most gets the most resources," the red-haired man said, his eyes filled with anticipation.
"I hope... he carries a lot of resources," the tall woman licked her thick tongue.
They belonged to the mysterious Heavenly King Mountain Alliance.
In the outside world, they couldn't easily be calamity cultivators, as resources were scarce.
Their task was to hunt and kill True Gods who ventured into the Abandoned Lands, claiming their legacies and receiving rewards from a mysterious organization.
This was even more enjoyable than being calamity cultivators.
"I hope he's a wealthy god, preferably... with a deep background," the tall woman said casually.
With such a god, their harvest would be even more bountiful.
"Aren't you afraid... that his treasures might allow him to unleash power beyond his realm?" the red-haired man asked.
"Even if he's a God Lord, what of it? I have the Water Fire Silver Armor to isolate calamities. What about him?" The tall woman patted her streamlined silver armor. "The longer one stays in the Abandoned Lands, the deeper the entanglement with cause and effect, and the closer one is to death."
These special clothes were provided by the mysterious organization.
They only appeared on their bodies during missions.
Once the mission was over, they would disappear.
These clothes effectively prevented deep entanglements with the Abandoned Lands and isolated them from the calamities of cause and effect.
"Unless absolutely necessary, we must not use such methods, or we won't receive the organization's rewards," the red-haired man said calmly.
Indeed, such methods were all-powerful.
They could use the calamities and curses of the Abandoned Lands against their enemies.
But if they did so, their mission wouldn't be considered complete.
Their objective was to harvest and kill True Gods who wandered into the Abandoned Lands, not to use the calamities of the land to attack them.
After all, the latter could only obtain the legacy of this True God.
"Rest assured, if we join forces, we should be more than a match for him, right?" The burly woman said.
The red-haired man nodded, "We need to speed up. If we let others complete the task before us, all our efforts will be in vain."
"Last time, I almost killed a good-for-nothing, but the people from Mercury Palace rescued him. It's infuriating!" The burly woman expressed her anger as she recalled the incident.
The task assigned by the organization was not solely for the three of them.
Moreover, different factions have varying methods of accomplishing the task.
Heavenly King Mountain usually hunts down intruders and claims their legacy, while Mercury Palace persuades intruders to leave.
Of course, persuading them to leave doesn't mean they're safe once they exit the Abandoned Lands.
"Sentinel Star Domain has numerous planar worlds. Let's split up and search. If we encounter that True God, don't act rashly and alert him. Contact us, and we'll deal with him together." The red-haired man instructed.
The cloaked man nodded, his voice hoarse, "Alright."
...
Sky Federation.
With the Federation's decree, all citizens began to worship the Origin Venerable.
Everything was proceeding according to plan.
Naturally, the public resisted worshipping the Origin Venerable.
Who would want a god watching over them?
However, upon learning that the Origin Venerable was the one who issued the divine decree, the Divine Restroom Protector, and could bring blessings to the Sky Federation, many chose to believe.
After all, a useful god is worth worshipping.
At that moment, in an underground conference room...
Liu, an expert, listened to the others' discussion, his brows furrowing in concern.
"This so-called god might just be all talk. Our weapons can level a mountain, so how can we not kill him?" An elder spoke up.
With advanced technology, a mere mortal body couldn't withstand the might of human weaponry.
Another person added, "He possesses the unique ability to teleport, making it hard to pinpoint his location. Moreover, he might have other abilities. The success rate of ambushing him is less than ten percent."
Apparently, they were discussing god-slaying!
What if the Origin Venerable had malicious intentions?
What if he harbored evil designs?
"What? Do you want to test the depth of a god's power? Who will do it, and how? Can we bear the consequences?" An irritable elder spoke up.
Everyone fell silent, not daring to speak further.
Indeed, there were few opportunities for such attempts in the world.
Who could bear the consequences of failure?
On the other side, a particularly quiet street, a gust of wind blew, and plastic bags rustled.
An elder in Daoist robes appeared relaxed.
He observed the young man ahead, his gaze unhurried.
"Fellow Daoist, do you know that disaster is upon you?" The elder addressed Qi Yuan.
Qi Yuan returned the gaze, "Oh? What do you mean?"
"You probably don't know this is the Abandoned Lands." The elder spoke lightly, as if expecting to see shock, astonishment, and panic in Qi Yuan's eyes.
However, he saw none of that.
"Oh, I know." Qi Yuan shrugged, thinking it was no big deal.
The elder was slightly taken aback but quickly understood.
This True God, a wild and untamed one, a solitary cultivator, was likely unaware of the horrors of the Abandoned Lands].
"The Abandoned Lands are a perilous place, even for legendary Daoist Gods. Staying here to gather faith might lead to a tragic end. There's only one way to survive."
"Oh? How can I survive?" Qi Yuan was curious.
"Join Mercury Palace. Serve them for a billion years, and the calamity upon you will be cleared, and you'll live." The elder suggested.
"Then I'll pass." Qi Yuan refused.
The elder wasn't surprised by Qi Yuan's decision.
"As expected, one doesn't feel the pain and regret of calamity until it befalls them. Even Mercury Palace might not be able to save you once it does.
You may think I'm exaggerating, but this is the truth."
As the elder spoke, a stream of information flowed out, which Qi Yuan received.
This information encompassed countless tragic fates of True Gods who had ventured into the Abandoned Lands.
"Do you believe me now?"
"You're lucky to have met me. If you had encountered a Heavenly King Mountain cultivator, they'd likely not give you a chance to live, killing you on the spot. Only Mercury Palace, with its benevolence, offers every cultivator a chance."
The elder spoke indifferently, a hint of arrogance in his tone.
Typically, when faced with the choice between death and a billion years of loyalty for survival, True Gods would choose the latter.
After all, life is the most precious.
A billion years, a mere snap of the fingers.
(End of Chapter)
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