Blasphemy Wizard by Deceit World
Chapter 76: The Function of ’Old Sacrifice

Chapter 76: Chapter 76: The Function of ’Old Sacrifice

Yang Qizhou hesitated.

Logically, he should choose ’Divine Grace Water’ again.

He tried first, only to discover that the ’Ancient Roots’ could no longer be taken from the game, meaning that the worldline reset of the ’Dark Crow of Profane Fortune’ hadn’t restored this special Holy Object, which had already been absorbed into the game character.

And without ’Ancient Roots’ interfering...

The game character might be able to smoothly consume the ’Divine Grace Water,’ gain the ’Fire Stealing’ power, and truly step into the realm of the extraordinary.

"But..."

Yang Qizhou muttered to himself, his expression heavy, scrolling the text upward.

"According to the revelation from ’Ancient Roots,’ the so-called ’Fire Stealing’ power is very likely tied to the twisted ’Sun’ worshipped by the ’Golden Country’ within the Four Indescribable Lands."

"Just as storms bring terror and dreams bring calamity... the sun is also impossible to gaze upon directly."

"The ’Fire Stealing’ power has major flaws."

"Drinking the ’Divine Grace Water’ might grant the game character immense strength in the extraordinary realm in the short term, but in the long run, it would plant a dangerous seed."

The more he analyzed it, the more alarmed he became, and Yang Qizhou shivered.

The Olden Lands, where Evil Gods lurk, where grotesqueries rise, is a place where the unknown and the mysterious coexist, and where darkness lives alongside horror—these truths can already be glimpsed from the text.

But he hadn’t anticipated that even the powers within that eerie, twisted world would be fraught with issues...

In any case, ’Divine Grace Water’ could not be chosen for now.

To play it safe,

The ’Old Sacrifice’ is still the way to go.

With that, Yang Qizhou selected ’two.’

...

...

"You recall your experience from the previous fate line—you know quite well that the ’Divine Grace Water’ contains an extremely twisted power, suspected to be tied to the sun, which could lead to corruption. You’ve chosen to demand the ’Old Sacrifice’ as compensation instead."

"You notice the disappointment flickering in Lena’s eyes?"

"You find it strange. According to Lena’s description, there’s only one cup of ’Divine Grace Water’ left in the Fire Stealing Village, reserved for nurturing the next generation of Night Watchers. Its value far exceeds that of the Old Sacrifice."

"However, judging by Lena’s demeanor, she seemed more hopeful for you to choose the ’Divine Grace Water.’"

"Before long, Lena fulfills her promise and retrieves the ’Old Sacrifice’ for you."

"She hands you the ’Old Sacrifice.’"

"You receive Old Sacrifice *1000." frёewebnoѵēl.com

Old Sacrifice (Special Item): The most common yet rare resource in the Olden Lands. Numerous high-ranking deities and hidden entities have battled fiercely over it.

...

With 1000 Old Sacrifice in hand.

These outcomes were already set in stone; Yang Qizhou’s expression remained indifferent, calm as ever.

But it was the Desecration Stone Plate, which could unveil the "Wizard" mystery, that intrigued him more—he hoped to advance the plot before he exhausted his three death limit.

The text continued to refresh.

"You put away the Old Sacrifice and looked at Lena, subtly revisiting the earlier oath."

"’Wizards’ are desecrators. They are forbidden, disasters, beings who once brought catastrophe to the Olden Lands. I truly don’t understand why you’re so interested in them."

"Lena spoke with an air of implication before making arrangements—she promised to take you to the location of the ’Desecration Stone Plate’ in two hours."

"You were ready to leave."

"Suddenly, you remembered something... Lena mentioned that the Fire Stealing Village held a total of 1500 Old Sacrifices, of which 500 were needed to sustain the Night Watcher squad, leaving only 1000 to be given as compensation."

"Why does the Night Watcher squad require the ’Old Sacrifice’ to function?"

"You were deeply puzzled."

"So, you asked aloud."

"This isn’t considered a secret within the Olden Lands. Anyone who wields extraordinary power knows this hidden truth, so Lena didn’t conceal it."

"She explained..."

"Not just ’Fire Stealing’—all types of extraordinary power are inherently unstable, and the ’Old Sacrifice’ has the ability to neutralize this volatility. Without the support of the ’Old Sacrifice,’ those who wield extraordinary powers would quickly descend into madness, with their flesh and souls corrupted by the power itself, becoming twisted beings wandering the wilderness, or unknown evils."

"Extraordinary power can lose control?"

"Most twisted beings and unknown evils in the wilderness arise from this?"

"You were stunned and suddenly understood why Lena would be disappointed by your choice of the ’Old Sacrifice.’ If you had chosen the ’Divine Grace Water’ and acquired the ’Fire Stealing’ power, you would have had no choice but to rely on the Old Sacrifices from the village to counteract the negative effects of extraordinary power."

"In that case, you and the village would be bound together—and this, indeed, was Lena’s aim."

"Women in the Olden Lands truly are terrifying."

"You felt a sense of awe..."

"You couldn’t resist asking again: if the ’Old Sacrifice’ is essential for sustaining the Night Watchers, then why would you give me two-thirds of the village’s total supply?"

"Lena didn’t evade the question but responded honestly."

"The barrier placed by the King of Giant Gods, Okas, can only last for one month. If, during that time, a new deity isn’t found to provide protection for the Fire Stealing Village, the village will inevitably be consumed by the unknown horrors in the wilderness. Maintaining the Night Watcher squad for a month requires exactly 500 Old Sacrifices."

"I see."

"You immediately understood, gazing at Lena with a different expression in your eyes."

...

So that’s how it was—Yang Qizhou felt enlightened.

The barrier erected by the King of Giant Gods, Okas, could be upheld for a month. If Lena manages to locate a new deity to safeguard the Fire Stealing Village during that time, the issue of Old Sacrifice would naturally resolve itself.

If not, the Fire Stealing Village would meet its doom under the wilderness’s unknown horrors a month later—rendering the remaining 1000 Old Sacrifices meaningless. Using them as compensation for the game character and building goodwill seemed a better choice.

"This woman, though she repeatedly schemes against the game character, is doing it for the sake of her village’s survival. She’s truly admirable."

Yang Qizhou muttered under his breath.

Keep playing. Keep playing.

...

"After two hours,"

"Under Lena’s guidance, you leave the Fire Stealing Village’s grounds and tread cautiously across the wilderness where terror and the unknown reign."

"You reach the foot of Fire Stealing Mountain, where a massive purple tree stands atop the peak, its branches hanging low and swaying back and forth."

"It’s only been a few hours, and the Hunger Tree has already grown so tall—it looks like devouring the Dream Realm’s Child replenished its nourishment."

"You commented sarcastically."

"You activate the effects of the Hidden God’s Clothes..."

"Then, under Lena’s lead, you move onward."

"Soon, you arrive at the edge of a deep ravine. The abyss before you stretches black and bottomless, like the gaping maw of some world-consuming entity, filling your heart with unease."

"Lena doesn’t linger, continuing her careful advance."

"You follow closely behind."

"After some time passes, Lena suddenly stops, and before her lies a weathered gray-brown stone tablet, marked with incomprehensible symbols, seeming to record some ancient secrets."

"This is... the Desecration Stone Plate."