Chapter 936: The Sealed God
Chapter 936: The Sealed God
The priest, already terrified by Yu Xuan's performance in the recent Duel, was now faced with his nightmare come to life. With the devil looming over him, he had no choice but to spill everything he knew without holding back.
"What? The consequences of betraying the Yeshen Lord?"
Hadn't they just witnessed the Yeshen Lord himself being defeated and forced to retreat?
Even if the priest spoke of his reverence and loyalty to the Yeshen Lord, it was based on the belief in the Lord's power. But now, seeing the Yeshen Lord defeated by this demon before him, it seemed that this person's strength might surpass that of the Yeshen Lord. How could a mere underling like him even think of resistance?
"Yes, there are three Yeshen Lords."
The priest nodded repeatedly.
"They are the legendary Yeshen Lords, corresponding to the Three Huan Shen, the highest in the Dueling realm, and are said to possess even greater power than the Huan Shen."
The priest added 'it is said' at the end, being cautious to clarify that this was just hearsay.
In fact, he had never doubted the Yeshen Lord's power, as it was the foundation of the believers' devotion to their deity. However, after the recent battle, he had personally experienced the Yeshen Lord's helplessness against this person and felt the terror emanating from his opponent. Now, even the rumors of the Yeshen Lord's invincibility were beginning to waver in his mind.
If the divine power of the Yeshen Lord was as terrifying as the teachings within the cult claimed, how should this person be regarded?
Yu Xuan now understood why even the members of the cult referred to their deity as the 'Yeshen Lord'. It seemed that this was the actual name of their god, not just a title.
"As for this fairy..."
The priest hesitated and glanced at the large-eyed fairy beside Yu Xuan.
"I can't say for sure, but the Yeshen Lord only mentioned the need for this fairy and didn't explicitly instruct us. However, I've been possessed by the Yeshen Lord a few times, so I might have a vague idea."
The priest paused and lowered his voice.
"This fairy might hold the secret to unsealing the Yeshen Lords."
Yu Xuan glanced at the fairy, but its reaction was one of surprise.
"Huh? Is there such a powerful secret within me?"
Indeed, the fairy seemed oblivious to everything.
"I'm not entirely sure either," the priest said, "but I know that, like the Huan Shen, the Yeshen Lord's card was created with the help of Bekas, the father of Duel Monsters."
Subsequently, Bekas's adopted son, Tianma Night Traveler, was chosen by the Yeshen Lord as the first host, and he engaged in a decisive battle with Kotsubuki Yuugi, the holder of the Huan Shen.
After that battle, for some unknown reason, the Yeshen Lord was sealed. The key to unlocking the seal was hidden within this fairy, which was why the Yeshen Lords repeatedly ordered that no expense be spared and all means be used to obtain this fairy.
"The key to unsealing, huh," Yu Xuan said, glancing at the fairy again. "No wonder the Yeshen Lord treats this guy so seriously."
The fairy's eyelid drooped, and it spoke, "I don't feel honored at all."
Yu Xuan pondered; the events of the past were long gone. The Pharaoh Atum, one of the key figures, had returned to the underworld, while Kotsubuki Yuugi, the other protagonist, had become a reclusive figure, his whereabouts often unknown.
The most convenient way to gather information, then, was through Bekas, the president of the International Fantasy Society, and Tianma Night Traveler, who had been the possessed host at the time.
They might very well know the details of the Yeshen Lord's sealing.
If I knew the details of the seal, perhaps I could guess what kind of eye this is and what it's used for based on the unsealing method.
Once I get back, I'll contact the International Fantasy Society and give both Becquer and his son a call. No, it would be more reliable to visit them in person for such a matter.
With his mind made up, You Xuan set aside this plan for the moment and asked, "Are there any other monster spirit officials in the Descending Church?"
"Huh?"
The priest was taken aback, momentarily not understanding his question.
"Monster spirits," You Xuan explained, "The followers of the Three Evil Gods shouldn't all be humans, right? There are also spirits who believe in them and collaborate with you on various matters, aren't there?"
You Xuan had encountered the Queen of Seduction before and even sensed fragments of the Three Evil Gods' consciousness attached to the queen's body.
However, there was a difference between that encounter and the current situation. Although the Queen of Seduction had received a boost, the intensity of darkness felt from her body during that encounter was not on the same level as what he experienced today.
To draw a comparison from the anime, the Queen of Seduction's empowerment by the Three Evil Gods felt similar to when Ed first received the power of the Broken Light from Saiou before his duel with Judai in the original anime. It seemed like a strengthening buff bestowed by the Three Evil Gods upon their followers.
But this time, the bishop he had just faced was a direct projection of the Three Evil Gods, who had personally intervened and even brought along their own cards.
However, the bishop still shook his head, "No, as far as I know, there aren't any monster spirits among our members. But..."
The bishop hesitated for a moment before continuing, "During some of our church missions, we have received assistance from spirits. There are also rumors that in the spirit world, there exists a church similar to ours, dedicated to the revival of the Three Evil Gods.
However, we only follow the divine revelations and have never communicated with them. So, I can't be certain if such a spirit church exists."
You Xuan knew he wasn't lying, and he had probably asked all the necessary questions.
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You Xuan stood up, stepped down from the sacrificial altar, and headed straight out.
Below the altar, a large group of believers gathered, but as soon as You Xuan jumped down, they spontaneously parted to the sides, quickly making way for him.
Without looking back or even glancing at them, You Xuan walked away while contacting the Uma Group's task force stationed nearby through his earpiece.
"I'm done here and about to leave. Come and clean up the site."
The other party immediately responded.
As You Xuan left the altar and headed towards the forest's edge, he suddenly felt an odd atmosphere after walking for a while.
The air had become oppressive, and darkness was seeping from the forest, gradually converging towards You Xuan.
"I have a strange feeling that something's not right," You Xuan said with a hint of tension.
"Indeed," You Xuan replied with a faint smile.
Could it be that the Three Evil Gods were so impatient that they had already come knocking?
No, although it was a similar dark force, it felt different from the aura of the Three Evil Gods he had sensed earlier.
But by now, You Xuan had indeed become a master, and with his cards in hand, there was nothing to fear.
He continued walking nonchalantly, taking a few more steps forward and emerging from the small grove, the scene before him suddenly brightened.
It seemed to be... a palace?
(End of Chapter)
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