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Chapter 184 Bad News (1)_1

Chapter 184: Chapter 184 Bad News (1)_1

Shen Wanqing’s face tensed up, growing even paler, which made Shi Jun laugh uproariously. Seeing someone’s struggles and fears right before their death was his greatest pleasure.

"I have one," Dugu Qianye said.

"Young man, you indeed have a bigger gut, being so calm at this moment," Shi Jun remarked admiringly, "Come on, what’s your last wish?"

"I wish that after I die, you could burn me some beautiful women to accompany me," Dugu Qianye said.

"Haha, you don’t know that after being devoured by Huagui, your soul will also disappear, eh? You can’t go to hell, nor can you be reincarnated. Even if we burn them for you, you won’t be able to use them," Shi Jun said, laughing even harder at Dugu Qianye’s words.

"Will the soul be eaten as well?" Dugu Qianye asked in feigned surprise.

"Yes. Haha, that’s why I said these are your last moments," Shi Jun replied with a laugh.

Shi Nan knew Shi Jun’s character and did not interfere with his search for amusement. Just then, the bell on the wall suddenly rang. Shi Nan glanced at it and said, "Stop playing, and get ready to go out."

"Alright," Shi Jun said, and then he went into the inner room.

Shen Wanqing’s complexion turned even paler, with a hint of disappointment in her eyes. Perhaps she was still hoping for a change of heart from Shen Xingzong, but all she got was disappointment. Dugu Qianye’s expression also became somber.

Shi Jun brought Huagui out and said, "Big brother, let’s go."

Dugu Qianye turned his head and saw again that nauseating figure.

On the altar, the High Priest had finished more than half of the ritual, which had lasted several hours. But no one felt tired; the members of the Divine Temple were instead filled with zeal.

"Bring forth the Divine Stone," the High Priest said, and then a maid came forward with a basin of white jade to Shen Xingzong, who washed his hands in it three times. Another maid presented a white silk cloth, and Shen Xingzong dried his hands with it before taking a piece of white jade from the sandalwood box offered by the High Priest and placing it on the white silk atop the altar.

"Summon the Divine Master," the High Priest called out again, taking out another box.

Shen Xingzong took out a bead from the box and set it on the altar. All the followers of the Divine Temple knelt and bowed three times before the bead. The Divine Stone on the altar emitted a burst of white light, which was then mirrored by the bead.

Everyone bowed their heads in sincere devotion. For many, it was their first visit to Holy Sea City, their first time participating in such a grand event of the Divine Temple. They had never seen the Divine Master before. Rumored to be a great beauty, they were curious but not one dared to lift their head.

Soon, a woman’s voice rose, "Everyone, please rise."

"Thank the Divine Master," everyone said in unison.

The followers of the Divine Temple stood up, mindful of an incident a few days before when someone had nearly been killed by the Divine Temple Master for disrespecting the Divine Master. Even though they saw the Divine Master’s beautiful visage, no one spoke of it.

"Today is the day of the Divine Temple’s grand ceremony. I am so delighted to see the Divine Temple reach such a status. All of you have made indelible contributions to this. As such, I will bestow upon you the blessing of the gods here, so you may find a smoother path in your cultivation. We thank our lord for the power granted to us," the Divine Master said.

"Look, this time the Divine Master’s figure is more solid than last time," Long Xiang observed, watching the Divine Master.

"It seems so. I remember last time she appeared transparent, without a shadow," Ye Canglan said.

"What you saw last time was only a projection she cast down. This time, it’s her incarnation. Of course, it’s different," Xie Ping explained.

"What’s an incarnation?"

"If Phantom Venerable continues to cultivate to Divine Level, we here on the Xuanyue Continent consider the Phantom Venerable as the highest level reached. That’s because once they attain Divine Level, they must leave the Xuanyue Continent. Divine Level individuals like us are not allowed to descend here freely; they can only do so through projection or incarnation. Otherwise, divine retribution would come down due to the violation of the heavenly rules."

"What’s the difference between a projection and an incarnation?"

"A projection is just a shadow, an image, whereas an incarnation is splitting off a part of oneself. An incarnation is stronger than a projection and its conditions for descent are more stringent than those for a projection."

After Xie Ping’s explanation, everyone finally understood the whole story.

The Divine Master clasped her hands together, Divine Power flowed continuously from her hands, and then dispersed, enveloping everyone present.

"So comfortable."

"I haven’t felt this relaxed in a long time."

"The Divine Master’s Divine Power is truly miraculous."

"Seize the moment and absorb it, opportunities like this are rare."

"Yes, yes, yes."

People from the Divine Temple discussed their feelings, some sensing they were on the verge of advancing to the next level.

"Thank you, Divine Master, for your blessings."

"You are all my Lord’s people. I hope you will continue to carry forward the spirit of the Divine Temple and bring peace and tranquility to this Continent," the Divine Master said.

"We shall heed the Divine Master’s words."

At that moment, the sky suddenly darkened. The crowd looked up to see it was a solar eclipse.

Shen Xingzong looked at the sun being slowly obscured and signaled to someone at the corner of the altar.

Once everyone adjusted to the eclipse, they noticed two people were added atop the highest column of the altar.

"What’s going on?"

"Why are two people tied up there?"

"Isn’t that the Saintess?" Everyone from the main hall of the Divine Temple was aware of Shen Wanqing’s presence, having found it strange that she was not seen with the Saint Heir during such an important event; they didn’t expect her to appear in this manner.

People from the Mors Empire, seeing Dugu Qianye bound to the column, were first stunned, then filled with anger. They knew Dugu Qianye would come, but they didn’t expect it to be like this.

"Everyone calm down," Lei Fengqi called out, noting the buzz of conversation among the crowd.

The noise immediately subsided, although some people still whispered amongst themselves.

"You might not be familiar with these two individuals. This woman was originally the Saintess of the Divine Temple, but we have only recently learned that she is a cursed woman, destined to bring evil. This man is a student from the Mors Empire, who, instead of observing peacefully as arranged by our Hall Master, cruelly killed our young Hall Master Niu Yan. Therefore, the Divine Temple has decided to use them as sacrifices for the upcoming ritual to honor the heavens," he explained.

"What? Sacrifices?"

"How come we weren’t informed about a ritual to honor the heavens?"

"You don’t know how to honor the heavens?"

"Everyone calm down," the Divine Master interrupted. "My Lord preaches love for my people, but these two are wicked beings that cannot be tolerated by heaven and Earth. Their existence will bring endless disaster upon us, so we must eliminate them. Their lives shall be exchanged for the peace of the entire Continent."

"Kill them! Kill them!" People from the Divine Temple started chanting loudly.

The sky grew darker, and the Great Windbird blew, bringing the moist scent of the sea.

The Divine Master looked at the reaction of the people below with satisfaction, her lips curving into an enchanting smile. She turned to Dugu Qianye and said, "Baili Xie, Dugu Qianye, the daughter of that slut, Mo Qiushui."