Blasphemy Wizard by Deceit World
Chapter 221 - 219: Land of Prayer Light

Chapter 221: Chapter 219: Land of Prayer Light

Yang Qizhou initially thought, "Is this ’Secret Cultivator’ a little too arrogant?" But upon glancing around, he immediately understood why.

Scattered nearby were indeed quite a few men—middle-aged uncles with satchels, students in basketball jerseys, young men dressed flamboyantly, all busy with different activities. The one thing they had in common? Their eyes kept sneaking glances at the ’Secret Cultivator’.

No doubt, plenty of others had tried striking up a conversation earlier, only to meet with crushing defeat.

A beauty that spells disaster, indeed.

Yang Qizhou pointed at himself. "Should I leave, then?"

The ’Secret Cultivator’ and the ’Rabbit’ didn’t so much as lift an eyelid. They were masters at handling clingy sycophants, treating such men with as little attention as humanly possible.

Yang Qizhou felt a spark of mischief ignite within him. He shrugged dramatically, acting as if he was about to leave. "Heading out now, heading out. Since the ’Land of Prayer Light’ clearly doesn’t need my involvement, no point staying here."

The ’Secret Cultivator’, who had been scanning the surroundings, froze upon hearing this.

Land of Prayer Light?

Wait a second... Could he actually be the Lamp Holder?

"Stop."

The ’Secret Cultivator’, taken aback, quickly reached out and grabbed Yang Qizhou’s sleeve.

This move stunned the nearby guys, who stared in disbelief. So many of them—good-looking ones, even—had approached her, only to fail miserably. Yet now this icy, goddess-like woman was panicking over a boy in cheap streetwear about to leave?

Yang Qizhou’s mischievous grin deepened as he slowly turned around, his voice laden with mock reverence as he asked, "Oh, almighty group master, what else might you need?"

The ’Secret Cultivator’ glared daggers at him. "This isn’t the right place to talk. I’ve already arranged a location. We’ll discuss it there."

Under numerous envious gazes, the three of them left the ’Sky Sea Museum.’

The ’Secret Cultivator’ had an extravagant apartment nearby—a sprawling 300-square-meter suite with an interiors so lavish that Yang Qizhou could hardly contain his jealousy. If not for maintaining the cool mystique of the ’Lamp Holder,’ he might have gasped aloud in admiration.

"Sis..." The Rabbit hesitated, her lips trembling.

The ’Secret Cultivator’ replied expressionlessly, "Call me Boss."

The Rabbit thought to herself, The speed of this woman’s mood changes is terrifying. She snuck a glance at the boy ahead of her and asked awkwardly, "Boss, didn’t you say you’d met the ’Lamp Holder’ before? So how did you not recognize him?"

"Last time he wore a mask."

The Rabbit was about to ask another question when the ’Secret Cultivator’ silenced her with a sharp warning glance, causing her to shrink into compliance.

"This place is pretty nice—quiet enough. So, group master, when do we start?" Yang Qizhou’s voice broke the tension as he sauntered over to the two women.

The ’Secret Cultivator’ frowned, still brooding over earlier events. "Honey Badger—oh, I mean ’Lamp Holder’—did you do that on purpose earlier?"

"What?"

Yang Qizhou feigned confusion, though inwardly he was thoroughly enjoying himself.

"When we first met—why didn’t you reveal your identity? You made me think you were just some random flirt..." She choked on the word "sycophant," afraid it might truly upset the ’Lamp Holder.’

Yang Qizhou adopted a look of mock innocence. "Well, you didn’t exactly give me an opportunity to disclose my identity."

The ’Secret Cultivator’ found herself at a loss for words.

Unable to sit idle, the Rabbit scrutinized this notoriously enigmatic S-Class player of the ’Deceit Bureau,’ her gaze filled with curiosity. "Why didn’t you wear a mask? Boss said you seemed to hate revealing your true identity."

Yang Qizhou smiled faintly. "Because it’s no longer necessary."

A glint of understanding flashed through the ’Secret Cultivator’s’ eyes, realizing the implication behind his words.

Because he had become so powerful, no ’player’ could intimidate him anymore, making the concealment of his identity redundant.

"Let’s get started with the ’Land of Prayer Light’ storyline," Yang Qizhou said as he locked eyes with the ’Secret Cultivator.’ "So I can make preparations."

The leader of the ’Secret Cultivation Society’ nodded briefly. She had clearly come prepared, and without delay, she started explaining in a steady tone, "As far as we know, the ’Land of Prayer Light’ doesn’t truly exist on the Old Earth. It’s a Forgotten Realm, exiled during a cataclysmic divine war at the end of the Third Epoch. There’s even speculation linking it to the ’Forbidden Existence’ that once ruled that era."

A divine war at the end of the Third Epoch? That must be ’The Day of Fallen,’ when the crazed ’Lord of Blasphemy’ was besieged by the Old Gods and Outer Gods.

And those ’Forbidden Existences’ from the Third Epoch—weren’t they the ’Blasphemous Wizards’?

The ’Secret Cultivator’s’ storyline progress was surprisingly primitive. She hadn’t even uncovered secrets like the ’Blasphemous Wizards,’ the ’Lord of Blasphemy,’ or the ’Ancient God Origin.’ If this represented the current pinnacle among top-tier ’hardcore players,’ Yang Qizhou thought, they truly lagged far behind him.

He mulled over this.

"Based on current exploration intel, the ’Land of Prayer Light’ worships six Evil Gods. Three of them have been identified as the ’God of Foolish Mischief,’ the ’Mad Creator,’ and the ’Eternal Curse God.’ The other three are still shrouded in mystery, though one is confirmed to be the ruler of this domain."

"One more detail—the locals of the ’Land of Prayer Light’ harbor extreme hostility toward outsiders. The reason remains unknown, so steer clear of any storyline paths that might expose you as an outsider."

"That’s all the information we’ve gathered so far. Now, ’Lamp Holder,’ the next steps are up to you."

The ’Secret Cultivator’ spent five minutes efficiently summarizing every known detail about the ’Land of Prayer Light.’

Yang Qizhou suddenly asked, "What storyline are you pursuing right now? Mind sharing?"

The ’Secret Cultivator’ hesitated briefly.

"I’m seeking the treasures left behind by those ’Forbidden Existences’ from the end of the Third Epoch. Among them are objects with the power to catalyze ascension to godhood."

...

...

The three weren’t playing in the same room—they had deliberately separated for gameplay. This arrangement was a precaution on the ’Secret Cultivator’s’ part, stemming from her wariness of the ’Lamp Holder’s’ inscrutable strength.

Yang Qizhou didn’t mind. His only goal was to blitz through the ’Land of Prayer Light’ dungeon and claim the ’Emblem of Justice.’

"So there’s a treasure left behind by the ’Blasphemous Wizards’ in the ’Land of Prayer Light’? I wonder what it is... If it’s valuable enough, I’ll find a way to claim it—whether by coercion or persuasion."

At that moment, the ’Secret Cultivator’s’ voice rang through his earpiece. "’Lamp Holder,’ we’re ready to begin."

"Alright."

Yang Qizhou quickly entered the game.

"You awaken in the ’Truth Hall,’"

"Having just shepherded the ’Iron Blood God’ and the ’Demon Lord,’ you’re eager to test their powers."

"At that moment, you feel a force of destiny descend upon you—it’s the ’Secret Cultivator,’ using ’Destiny Chain’ to invite you to join her in exploring the unknown paths of the ’Old Earth.’"

"Note: When the storyline ends, you’ll return to your own destiny timeline."

The option to accept the ’Destiny Chain’ invitation appeared—along with the ability to set a save point? Hearing a crow caw in his mind, Yang Qizhou couldn’t help but feel intrigued.

"’Lamp Holder,’ please accept the invitation." The ’Secret Cultivator’s’ voice transmitted via communication.

Yang Qizhou replied, "Alright, right away."

He clicked confirm.

"The power of destiny activated, connecting you to the ’Secret Cultivator’s’ timeline."

"The scene before you shifts constantly. You leave the ’Truth Hall’ and arrive at a pitch-black town built from dark stones. Its residents are cloaked in black robes, hurried and somber, while the oppressive architecture looms all around."

"Where is this place?"

"As the thought crosses your mind, a woman’s voice echoes near your ear... ’Respected Dark Crow of Profane Fortune, thank you for your generous assistance.’

"You turn to see a slender figure, cloaked similarly in black, her face obscured by swirling mist."

So this is the ’Secret Cultivator’s’ game character, thought Yang Qizhou.

He resumed gameplay.

"What is this place?"

"While surveying your surroundings, you ask the ’Secret Cultivator’ aloud."

"She promptly replies."

"Apparently, this isn’t the ’Land of Prayer Light’ but a place called ’Black Stone Town,’ ruled by four major sects. To reach the ’Land of Prayer Light,’ you must first gain the approval of ’Corewell,’ the leader of the ’Black Mist Sect.’

"A town?"

Did she just get lucky, or was his luck that bad?

Yang Qizhou recalled ’Dark Mist Town,’ a location intended as the next step after Newbie Village. However, it had been ravaged by howling storms, resulting in a complete party wipe—and an entire dungeon gone just like that.

He sighed deeply.

Gameplay continued.

"Under the ’Secret Cultivator’s’ guidance, you swiftly arrive at the ’Black Mist Sect’ and meet its leader, ’Corewell.’

"Standing nearly three meters tall, swathed in an even looser black robe that obscures him like mist, he greets you before speaking in a low voice..."

"’Explorers from another world, an ancient calamity is about to descend. Only by retrieving the forbidden treasures within the ’Land of Prayer Light’ and becoming the true ’God of Black Mist’ can you resist the apocalypse. Go now—enter the ’Land of Prayer Light’ with your companions, and reclaim that ancient, long-lost power.’

"At that moment, arcane symbols form a ’Transmission Secret Ceremony Array’ on the ground, and violet light envelops you."

"The scenery before you shifts once more."

"When you open your eyes, you find yourself in a world bathed in golden dusk."

"Is this the ’Land of Prayer Light’?"

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