Chapter 410: Instant Kill "Four Elements", You Lied to Everyone
Killing Death pursed her delicate lips and looked at the young man in the white priest's robe opposite her, a faint smile appearing on her face.
The atmosphere fell silent!
An invisible pressure permeated the area.
The corners of Killing Death's mouth curled upwards as she spoke nonchalantly, "So you were hiding here."
"This is not the meeting I wanted."
Tang Zheng wore a pained expression and muttered to himself with a helpless sigh. He raised his arm and placed it on his chest, performing a simple salute:
"Welcome, Guardian Deity of the Slane Theocracy... no, Guardian Deity of Humanity, Your Excellency."
A smile flickered in Killing Death's mismatched eyes, but her fair, clean face remained devoid of any emotion.
However!
Compared to Killing Death's composure.
The "Four Elements" widened his eyes as if struck by lightning, staring intently in Tang Zheng's direction.
Guardian Deity?
How could this person know about Killing Death's special status with such a title!
From the moment Killing Death had asked him to use teleportation magic to bring her to the Abelion Hills, to her sudden appearance before this "Free Will" Adventurer leader.
The fog of confusion was blown away at this moment!
The "Four Elements'" face stiffened and turned ugly. As a participant in the past meeting, he knew that Tang Zheng and Killing Death had met.
After all.
The terrifying scene when Killing Death effortlessly destroyed the "Dominion Authority Angel," a Highest Tier Angel, was enough to leave anyone deeply impressed and filled with helplessness and fear.
With the strength displayed alone!
It wasn't surprising that Team Leader Tang regarded Killing Death as the "Guardian Deity of the Theocracy." The Bahharuth Empire also had a Guardian Deity, after all.
But!
The judgment of "Guardian Deity of all Humanity"...
A flicker of killing intent surfaced in the depths of the "Four Elements'" gloomy eyes.
Killing Death was the highest secret and power of the Theocracy. They shouldn't have let Team Leader Tang, who had seen Killing Death, leave the Theocracy in the first place!
"How did the High Priests make that judgment?"
The "Four Elements'" face darkened, an incomprehensible emotion rising within him. He stole a glance at Killing Death from the corner of his eye!
He had already deduced.
That Killing Death and Team Leader Tang had definitely met more than once while in the Theocracy.
Did the High Priests know this information? Had this person caused any unknown influence on Killing Death's thoughts or emotions?
This series of events!
It was gravely related to the safety and secrecy of the Theocracy!
"You can't escape this time."
Killing Death spoke calmly to Tang Zheng from above, "That kind of petty trick only works the first time."
"Shilmi's Messenger," a magic item, was something she had thrown to him. If she hadn't been unaware of the item's effects, Tang Zheng wouldn't have slipped through her grasp.
"Four Elements."
Killing Death stood calmly in place, her tone suddenly shifting.
The true identities of all members of the [Darkness Scripture] were highly classified, and even members did not know each other's identities.
However.
As a member of the extra seats, Killing Death's status made it not difficult to know the names and identities of the Scripture members, she simply couldn't be bothered to remember them.
Just a group of weak insects.
Using titles was more convenient.
"Yes, yes."
The "Four Elements'" stiffened face relaxed, and he quickly bowed his head, responding cautiously, full of fear and nervousness.
"Capture Xiao Hei alive. With your strength, you should be able to do it."
Killing Death spoke quite lazily, showing no intention of reminiscing further.
"If he struggles too much, then break his limbs. He can be treated after returning to the Theocracy."
With her strength, she could finish the fight in an instant, but that would be too boring. Or rather, she couldn't muster any interest in dealing with weaklings.
"This..."
The "Four Elements'" eyebrows twitched, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes, which was then replaced by surprise.
Excellent!
He had just had this idea.
Killing Death-sama suddenly came to the Abelion Hills.
Whether it was a spur-of-the-moment decision or for other reasons, it was enough to show that the Team Leader Tang before them could already influence Killing Death-sama.
This was a situation that absolutely could not be allowed!
"Yes!"
The Four Elements' expression turned serious. With a somber gaze, he coldly watched Tang Zheng opposite him and stepped forward, holding his magic staff.
"Wait a moment!"
Tang Zheng quickly spoke, feigning complete and utter astonishment. "Do you know what kind of action this is?"
"Or is this the will of your Slane Theocracy's High Priests? You are destroying the 'Sacred Plan'!"
"You will even provoke a war between the Holy Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy!"
"I apologize!"
The Four Elements spoke in a cold tone:
"This is not something I need to consider. Leader of Free Will, my advice is that you had best not resist us."
"Perhaps this will cause less unnecessary trouble."
He certainly knew that forcibly taking away the Leader of Free Will would lead to major trouble.
The value of the Integration Potion was beyond imagination!
This was probably also the reason for the compromise by the High Priests, but what did that have to do with him?
Killing Death-sama's command could not be disobeyed, and furthermore, the Team Leader Tang before him had likely deduced some things. Bringing him back to the Theocracy was the best option.
"Ara~"
Killing Death seemed to see Tang Zheng's fear and panic, her lips curling upwards as if waiting for an interesting show.
"Little black-haired one, you struggling might be quite interesting."
She was somewhat interested in Tang Zheng.
Whether it was his skill in making toys, his rather clever mind, or his calm emotions that she found a little hard to understand.
All of this made Killing Death a little curious, like discovering a new toy!
Looking at the menacing Four Elements and Killing Death, who was observing from the sidelines.
"Must it be this way?"
Tang Zheng gave a wry smile, took a step back, as if creating distance to prepare for battle.
Plans really couldn't keep up with changes!
As expected, he was preparing to resist.
Even knowing he would lose, he still made such a choice. Should I admire him or think him foolish?
The Four Elements narrowed his eyes coldly, watching Tang Zheng's small backward movement without surprise.
"The opponent is a specialized Magic Caster proficient in Summoning Magic. Compared to normal casters, they focus more on their own safety."
"The only troublesome point is that he can summon two Demon Creatures."
The Four Elements recalled the opponent's information, raised his magic staff, which emitted a faint blue light, and prepared his strategy to defeat him.
Facing a Summoning-type Magic Caster.
It was an extremely foolish act to confront the summoned creatures. Victory could be achieved by dealing with the caster immediately.
"You are called 'The Four Elements', you should be very skilled in elemental magic."
Suddenly, the young man's voice came from the opposite side.
The middle-aged man, The Four Elements, frowned on his somber face.
That his title was known by the other party already revealed some information, but it didn't matter much. Elemental magic had always been complex and ever-changing.
"Actually, I'm very interested and want to witness your elemental magic."
"However."
"This situation is not suitable for delaying. It's probably meaningless, and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
Tang Zheng raised his head, the flustered and nervous expression on his face disappearing, replaced by a gentle look as he spoke softly.
What was this guy talking about?
He's acting as if he's bound to lose, what a joke. Was he scared silly by Killing Death-sama?
A hint of anger rose in The Four Elements' eyes, and he unhesitatingly raised his magic staff. "Fifth Tier Magic..."
Eighth Tier Magic—
"Death"
Tang Zheng raised his arm and aimed at the "Four Elements," a black light emerging from his palm.
With a "bang!"
The "Four Elements'" somber face instantly lost its life. His body went limp, and he collapsed to the ground with eyes rolling back.
Dust kicked up and scattered!
As a top-tier expert within the "Hero Domain," and a member of the Theocracy's ace unit, the "Midnight Scripture," he died at this moment without even the ability to resist.
Dead?
Jue Si Jue Ming's languid gaze suddenly sharpened. The unexpected turn of events instantly revealed her astonishing ability to act.
Even thought was abandoned at this moment!
This was a manifestation of incredibly formidable combat experience.
Bang!
The ground beneath her feet exploded.
Jue Si Jue Ming transformed into an afterimage. As she moved, her arm swept from her waist, and the over two-meter-long black Cross Spear Scythe was grasped.
A fierce wind swept in!
"Silent Magic - Eighth Tier - Death!" Tang Zheng's palm once again emitted a black light.
Swish!
Her white braided hair danced in the air.
Jue Si Jue Ming was unaffected. Her figure had already appeared before Tang Zheng. She swung her sharp scythe and said with a chilling tone:
"Die!"
Asking for information?
There was no need for that now. As long as she killed the opponent, brought them back, and then revived them, it would be fine.
"Silent Magic - Teleport!"
Hearing the urgent whistling sound from above, as if it would cleave him in two, he cast magic again.
Boom!
The Cross Spear Scythe heavily chopped down at the position Tang Zheng had just occupied, the ground cracking and a severely damaged crater appearing.
A sky full of gravel and dust shot upwards!
Jue Si Jue Ming gripped the end of her weapon and swung it with one hand. The Cross Spear Scythe stirred up a gust of wind, instantly dispersing the surrounding dust and smoke.
"Hey! Who exactly are you!"
A hint of solemnity flashed in Jue Si Jue Ming's eyes. To be dodged at such close range was something an ordinary magic caster couldn't achieve!
No.
The opponent was not an ordinary magic caster at all.
Effortlessly killing the "Four Elements" and hiding such strength meant that his prior feigned weakness must have had a greater purpose.
With this kind of strength, he could threaten the Theocracy she loved!
Approximately 50m away.
Tang Zheng teleported to this location, steadied his footing, and looked at Jue Si Jue Ming opposite him.
Could she resist "Death" due to inherent resistance?
Tang Zheng recalled that Jue Si Jue Ming shouldn't possess a profession of this caliber. However, with her being level 88, perhaps she would have some resistance to instant death effects.
"It's probably the effect of a magic item."
Tang Zheng quickly dismissed the "inherent resistance" theory.
The highest tier of instant death magic was the ninth tier "Grasp Heart," which possessed a higher instant death probability.
If an opponent resisted, the "heart" manifested in the caster's hand would blur, but it could still affect the enemy.
Jue Si Jue Ming's complete lack of reaction just now was clearly not the result of self-resistance, but rather seemed like immunity due to a magic item's effect.
"Arrogant 'pride' is a form of foolishness," Tang Zheng calmly replied to Jue Si Jue Ming, "Guardian of Humanity, Your Excellency."
"Ah?"
Jue Si Jue Ming's eyes slanted upwards, her expression turning cold as frost.
If her being called "Guardian of Humanity" at the beginning could be considered a form of respect, then now, spoken from his mouth, that title was outright mockery.
"Everyone was deceived by you!"
"To possess such immense power, Tang of 'Free Will'!"
Jue Si Jue Ming flipped her wrist, the tip of her Cross Spear Scythe pointed at Tang Zheng's location, completely placing Tang Zheng at a level requiring serious consideration:
"What is your goal in hiding your strength? Such power is not something an ordinary human can possess!"
"Death!"
A black light emerged from the tip of the Cross Spear Scythe.
Taking advantage of the pause in conversation.
Killing Death unceremoniously activated the magic loaded onto her weapon.
She had been hiding this level of strength all along, and now it was suddenly exposed. Perhaps it was due to her pressure, but this also reflected the opponent's confidence.
Even though Killing Death was exceptionally confident in her own strength, she would not rashly confront an unknown hidden enemy.
In short!
It would be best if she could kill the opponent through the most covert means.
"Unclean Impact Shield!"
Boom!
Red energy instantly spread out with Tang Zheng at the center, forming an all-directional energy barrier that nullified the magic skill "Death."
"She's using that skill right from the start."
Tang Zheng's gaze deepened, his eyes gradually turning cold. He had been wary of Killing Death using the instant-death skill from the "Charon's Guidance."
Currently, Tang Zheng possessed a passive ability that rendered him immune to instant death, so he naturally wasn't afraid of such methods. However, Tang Zheng hadn't forgotten that Killing Death held a trump card like "Death Knell"!
Of course.
Given the current situation, Killing Death wasn't at the point of using such a trump card, but Tang Zheng wouldn't gamble on that possibility.
"It was nullified?"
Seeing Tang Zheng unleash a strange defensive magic and remain unharmed, Killing Death quickly deduced the skill's effect.
Troublesome, it seems I still need to subdue her with more direct force!
"Sacred Seal!"
Tang Zheng chanted in a low voice, and an invisible barrier immediately enveloped the area. "I don't think you have any teleportation abilities, but it's still necessary to prevent accidents."
"Hey, hey!"
"What kind of magic is this? I thought your specialty was faith-based summoning magic?" Killing Death narrowed her eyes, glancing around with her peripheral vision.
"Sorry."
Tang Zheng shrugged and replied expressionlessly, "Actually, my specialty is mana-based magic."
"Tsk! How insidious," Killing Death let out a short click of her tongue and instantly vanished.
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