Buzz—buzz—
Greater Heal
A series of holy lights enveloped Killing Death, the gentle energy flowing over her like a warm spring, washing away her severe injuries.
Her skin, charred and cracked, gradually healed, the burns from fire magic and frostbite from ice magic swiftly mending, her skin returning to a pristine white.
Her two severed arms grew back at a visibly rapid pace!
"Magic healing really defies science."
Tang Zheng tore open several Greater Heal magic scrolls, watching in awe as Killing Death was rapidly restored.
Last time they tackled the Two Worlds Mandala, he had prepared 100 Greater Heal magic scrolls, and they hadn't even used them all.
Now, he still had over 80 left.
No matter how many times he witnessed it, the exaggerated, almost regenerative effects of healing magic always left Tang Zheng with a sense of unreality.
The healing not only restored her wounds but even brought back her singed hair to its former glory.
It could only be attributed to the wonders of magic.
As the holy light faded!
Killing Death opened her mismatched eyes, a hint of reverence and a sickly glow in her clear gaze, and she nimbly flipped herself upright.
Swish~
The newly grown black and white hair, no longer restrained by clips or ties, cascaded down her smooth, white back.
Especially a prominent, slender white braid that fell directly to the ground, resembling a tail.
Her clothes had been burnt and destroyed in the previous attack.
Killing Death stood before Tang Zheng completely naked, her pointed elf ears peeking out from her hair on either side.
Tang Zheng raised an eyebrow.
Killing Death seemed unconcerned about her nakedness, or perhaps she simply lacked the usual modesty of a normal woman, as she waved her slender arms and even bounced on the spot a couple of times.
Noticing the lack of any noticeable curves.
"Flat, huh?" Tang Zheng felt a brief moment of awkwardness before regaining his composure.
Killing Death moved a little, realizing her strength had returned, and with half-closed eyes said, "Do you prefer them big? It seems men tend to have that preference."
Tang Zheng replied flatly, "Shut up."
The air fell silent.
Not far away.
Hearing the conversation ahead, the Four Elements pressed his forehead deep into the grass, his middle-aged face pale with fear.
He wished he were deaf!
What was about to unfold was likely to be beyond his imagination.
The strongest combatant, Lady Killing Death, had been defeated!
Now she was healed and restored, which could very well lead to her turning against them, causing a series of crises for the Slane Theocracy.
Extreme fear!
Helpless bitterness!
Made the Four Elements press his forehead harder against the ground, like an ostrich burying its head in the sand, not daring to lift his gaze even as grass blades poked at his eyes.
Whoosh—
Tang Zheng pulled out a loose priest's robe, expressionless as he tossed it to Killing Death.
With a swift motion, she caught the robe in her hands, casually swinging it before obediently putting it on, covering her face with it in an instant.
Her mismatched eyes revealed clear signs of anxiety and unease!
Without a weapon in hand.
At such close range, she could succeed in a surprise attack even without one.
But…
The other party was unperturbed by staying so close to her, which surely meant they had some means of defense.
If she couldn't kill the opponent instantly!
Then the outcome…
Killing Death's pupils trembled; she feared it would be just as the other had said, that she would be killed and revived repeatedly until she could no longer return.
The white priest robe fell.
Killing Death's expression returned to a blank slate as she casually draped the robe over herself. Due to her short stature, the hem dragged on the ground.
Before long.
Killing Death noticed Tang Zheng staring at her ears.
She hated having her ears seen, and in this situation, no matter how much dissatisfaction she felt, she had to swallow it down.
"So, you have elven blood." Tang Zheng examined her pointed ears, as if he was discovering this for the first time.
But really, none of this mattered!!
Killing Death felt a surge of irritation and wanted to speak up, but it transformed into, "What do you want?"
In her mind, the weak should be trampled on by the strong. No matter what unexpected actions the other party took, Killing Death wouldn't be surprised.
Except now…
"Not a bit of patience."
Tang Zheng withdrew his gaze, landing it on Killing Death's delicate face: "In this world where the strong survive, there are more divine beings at your level than just you."
Killing Death's eyes widened slightly, a flicker of understanding passing through her mind.
As expected!
This young man before her was also a divine being.
"The Slane Theocracy plays a crucial role in my plans. As one of the divine beings of the Theocracy, you will likely become an obstacle if conflict arises."
Tang Zheng's tone was cold, as if he were discussing something as simple as eating or drinking:
"So, you're on my execution list."
Killing Death's shoulders tensed suddenly.
Memories of the overwhelming defeat she had just experienced flooded her mind; it had been an ambush.
The entire process had been completely suppressed by the other side!
This unbelievable situation was explained in that moment as she realized the other party had been prepared in advance.
Her intelligence had been leaked!
Killing Death immediately believed what Tang Zheng said, leading her mind to consider that there might be traitors within the Theocracy.
"I'm still alive."
"That means your plans have changed." Killing Death smirked, her lips curving into an exaggerated smile that revealed her sharp teeth.
"Indeed."
Tang Zheng nodded: "You're stronger than I expected, which proves you have greater value."
"And one more thing, you possess human blood. Although you also have elven blood, being part of the human race guarantees a tendency to make choices in dire situations."
"So, I've changed my mind."
Upon hearing this, a flicker of surprise crossed Killing Death's face. This brief statement revealed astonishing and momentarily incomprehensible information.
"The Slane Theocracy…"
Killing Death felt her thoughts becoming somewhat chaotic, but at least she confirmed one thing: the young man before her currently held no hostility. She needed to clarify one thing first:
"What position do I hold in your plans?"
The Four Elements instinctively paused in its breathing, lying flat on the ground like an ostrich, unknowingly raising its ears.
Tang Zheng raised a finger and looked at Killing Death with a profound gaze: "Mask."
Mask?
"Ah, I see~ what a relief."
Killing Death's beautiful eyes sparkled as she pretended to relax: "As long as the Theocracy isn't destroyed, that's enough. After all… I still like the Theocracy."
"I can unconditionally cooperate with your plans, but your plan…"
Whoosh—
The Four Elements carefully exhaled a long breath, relief washing over its rigid face as it felt like it had survived a catastrophe.
Tang Zheng met Killing Death's seemingly curious yet truly wary mismatched gaze.
"I know you're not willing to accept your defeat, but even if you were fully armed, wearing the relics of the Six Great Gods, and even carrying a True Divine Artifact…"
"The result—would still be the same." Tang Zheng leaned forward, coldly staring at Killing Death.
Killing Death instinctively turned her eyes to the side, avoiding Tang Zheng's gaze, a surge of fear rising within her as she forced herself to stay calm.
He even knows about the True Divine Artifact!
Thinking it through, even if she were fully armed, it seemed she wouldn't have a solid chance of winning; after all, she had already used up two trump cards.
"Given your strength, you indeed have the right to know."
Tang Zheng's original plan was to forcibly integrate various factions, but his recent experiences made him realize that this approach would only leak more information:
"I have a companion who possesses the ability to foresee the future."
The other party has companions too!
Foreseeing the future?
Killing Death and the two individuals from the Four Elements were all stunned, shock surging from deep within them.
"A disaster that will sweep across the entire world is coming."
"The Demon God Chaos?" Killing Death instinctively spoke up.
"It will be even more severe than that."
"Our plan is to prepare for this disaster, ensuring that even in the face of insurmountable odds, the spark of humanity will not be extinguished."
Tang Zheng's expression was serious, filled with a sense of mission.
The plan he was currently implementing was similar to what he had told the Eternal Darkness Dragon Lord earlier, using the concept of "future disaster" to establish a purpose.
This way, it wouldn't seem abrupt or raise too many doubts.
He wasn't lying or deceiving anyone.
For a faction to have cohesion, it needs a banner to rally under, preferably one that stands for justice!
The companion Tang Zheng spoke of was his smaller form, transformed into a Golden Dragon. As for the identity of the "Prophet," it didn't matter.
Creating such a person from scratch wouldn't be a problem either.
"In this world, the power of all races has its limits, and only one special existence can transcend racial boundaries and step into the realm of the transcendent."
Tang Zheng's voice lowered as he revealed the secrets of this world: "That would be the divine beings who have awakened the bloodline powers of the Six Great Gods, as your theocracy calls them."
"Have you ever wondered where the Six Great Gods that your theocracy worships came from?"
Killing Death's breathing quickened, and blood vessels appeared in her eyes, as if she were desperately suppressing some excited emotion.
"The Six Great Gods from 600 years ago, the Eight Greed Kings from 500 years ago, and the records from various nations about the Demon God Chaos and the emergence of the 13 Heroes from 200 years ago."
"As far as I know!"
"Every 100 years, a 'god' descends from the outside world onto this continent; this is the hundred-year aftershock."
At this point, Tang Zheng paused, his tone becoming somewhat ethereal: "If we calculate the time, it's almost here."
"Our plan, after all—"
Killing Death licked the corner of her mouth with her pink tongue, letting out a nervous, excited chuckle, and spoke first: "Godslayer!"
Before being defeated by Tang Zheng, Killing Death had imagined what it would be like to face off against divine beings like the Six Great Gods.
The growth environment and ideology promoted within the theocracy naturally led her to respect the Six Great Gods, but that didn't prevent her from harboring thoughts of challenge, even knowing she would likely be defeated.
Even if it was just a fleeting fantasy!
Killing Death felt a thrilling excitement.
Godslayer?
The words "resistance" that Tang Zheng was about to utter were swallowed back down as he looked at Killing Death with a strange expression.
This woman… her thought process is truly unconventional!
Growing up in an environment like the theocracy, she could come up with a concept like "Godslayer." He didn't know whether to admire or commend her!
The Four Elements shuddered in fear, feeling increasingly hopeless, convinced that he probably wouldn't make it back alive.
"Very good."
Tang Zheng smiled gently at Killing Death, who was draped in a loose white robe, her black and white hair blowing in the wind, an image of a pure young girl shattered by her bizarre smile:
"It seems we at least share a common understanding, Miss Killing Death."
"Allow me to reintroduce myself: Tang, codename 'Crown.'"
This wasn't something Tang Zheng had come up with on the spot; he had started contemplating and constructing it during his interactions with the Eternal Darkness Dragon Lord.
It was not just to deal with the Great Tomb of Nazarick but also to address the dragon race in this world, the remnants of the players' factions, and even the mysterious existences hidden in the shadows.
Looking into her calm and understanding light brown eyes.
Both being divine beings.
And he was stronger than her.
A different emotion surged within Killing Death, as if the sails of a ship drifting on the sea suddenly found a sense of belonging.
"Antilini Hran Foucher, codename 'Killing Death.'"
Killing Death raised a finger, tapping it on her lower lip, her tone stretching with anticipation as she asked:
"So, what is the name of our organization?"
Buzz——!
The consciousness of the Four Elements exploded in Insight's mind.
Killing Death had turned against them!
"Crown."
"'Crown'?"
"Just like one of the divine beings in your Slane Theocracy's Darkness Scripture army, the code name of that divine captain, who is one of the three besides you, is also called 'Darkness Scripture.'"
"Is that so~? But the fact that you know this is quite frightening."
"'Crown' can refer to an object, represent the king of a nation, or even a person, a family, or a spirit."
"I am the Crown, you are also the Crown, or we can both be called the Crown!"
Tang Zheng's gaze flickered slightly as he spoke softly with a smile.
In fact, there was another layer of meaning.
Killing Death blinked, clearly confused: "So what is my code name in the Crown?"
"The Seventh: 'Victory,'" Tang Zheng pondered before responding.
The name of his organization.
It actually drew inspiration from the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, which contains ten spheres, also known as the "Ten Circles," namely:
Crown, Wisdom, Understanding, Mercy, Severity, Beauty, Victory, Glory, Foundation, Kingdom.
The meaning of 'Victory' not only refers to the surface interpretation but also represents a naked woman, perfectly corresponding to Killing Death's recent appearance.
And 'Crown' is the very top of the "Ten Circles."
It echoes with the bottom 'Kingdom' and is also the title Tang Zheng gave to the Golden Dragon's avatar.
"The Seventh?"
"Does the Crown have so many divine beings? And why am I ranked seventh?" Killing Death squinted, utterly astonished, though she was quite pleased with the title 'Victory.'
However, she felt somewhat dissatisfied about being ranked seventh.
"In fact, there are only three people, including you, and one more is under evaluation. Besides, ranking does not represent strength."
Tang Zheng explained, his tone carrying an undeniable authority.
"Fine."
Killing Death lowered her finger from her lips and turned her gaze towards the Four Elements not far away, her tone cold:
"Should we deal with this trash?"
The Four Elements felt weak, their face drained of color.
"No need."
"The Darkness Scripture is considered humanity's elite and holds value as well."
Tang Zheng turned around, looking at the Four Elements indifferently: "I expect you to keep this secret and, after returning to the Scripture army, you can contact 'Gale Break.'"
The situation that seemed hopeless turned on its head in an instant!
He finally realized who the traitor leaking information about the Theocracy was, but now...
The Four Elements quickly twisted its body, turning its head toward Tang Zheng and Killing Death.
"Yes, my lords of the 'Crown'!"
The Four Elements showed no hesitation, wholeheartedly surrendering with an obsequious shout.
Tang Zheng withdrew his gaze; he didn't care about the Four Elements. Keeping it around was more of a test and a strategy.
"Next, there's something I need you to push forward," Tang Zheng said, looking at Killing Death.
"What is it?"
"The Holy Plan has been underway for two months now; the Theocracy should have retained high-level angels by now."
A hint of expectation glimmered in Tang Zheng's eyes: "With you leading, I need the Theocracy to launch a unified campaign against the Elf Empire in the Ivantsha Great Forest."
"You will confront the Elf King; he is the next member we need to recruit for our organization."
"The Elf King?" Killing Death's voice rose slightly.
Tang Zheng feigned ignorance about the relationship between the Elf King and Killing Death: "What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
Hatred flickered in Killing Death's eyes, then faded into indifference: "If he refuses to cooperate, it wouldn't matter if I killed him, right?"
"Of course, as long as you can win."
Tang Zheng smiled: "Also, before unifying the elves, I need you to gather the legacies of the Six Great Gods. I will secretly go to the Theocracy in a few days."
"Hopefully, he won't die so easily~"
Killing Death chuckled, picking up the cross spear that had fallen nearby, and swiftly moved behind the Four Elements:
"Let's go, trash. Return to the Theocracy."
Tang Zheng had already lifted the restrictions of the Judgment Blockade.
As the Teleport activated, Killing Death and the Four Elements vanished together.
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