Give Zongman some collapse shock

It was clearly his own mistake that caused the two of them to be dragged into this unprovoked disaster.

While these two were considered top adventurers, Orario's strongest mage and swordsman, they paled in comparison to the Honkai. Surviving ten days in a world where Honkai beasts were kept captive was a miracle in itself, and it wasn't surprising that they were transformed into a great feat and even advanced two levels.

One can imagine the pain that Livilia and Ais endured.

But now, after finally fighting his way out of hell, what awaits him is to go straight to the judgment seat.

This is a bit too cruel.

"As a victim, you have the right to hate me."

Jiang Chen walked over to the two, squatted down, and began to heal them. Their injuries, as well as the parts of their bodies that had transformed into Honkai beasts, healed at a visible rate. Their strength also increased as their bodies adapted to Honkai energy, this new energy.

"But I'm sorry, you will have to make a choice next." Jiang Chen's eyes were dim.

"Actually, it's not impossible to send them back to Orario. They'll just have to endure harassment from the gods, and perhaps some extreme behavior. But it doesn't matter, as long as we give up the benefits of the dungeon and settle down here." Hephaestus made a timely suggestion.

Jiang Chen frowned and glanced at it, feeling confused.

Exchange interests and the future for current conscience?

"I know this is a stupid act. You promised me that your cruelty to this world is justified and that you can treat the people in the Black Beast World as non-human. But they don't belong to this world. They were just caught up in an unprovoked disaster." Jiang Chen hesitated.

"So, you want to let them go?"

"I will make it up to them, as best I can. This isn't repentance, it's just base self-gratification."

"...Very good, that's enough." Hephaestus smiled. Though still immature, she already knew her decision. Her purpose had been achieved. "Don't be so depressed. I'll tell you some good news now. All your cruel actions in this world, your so-called world-destroying evil deeds, are correct and just."

"Wait! What do you mean by suddenly saying this?" Jiang Chen was stunned.

"How do you think mortals can shoulder the divine will? The two gods of this world died in ancient times, but death is merely a state that can be changed for gods. As you humans would say, they fell into a long slumber. Perhaps the species in this world would have had the opportunity to evolve naturally, but the will of the two gods has transformed them into puppets, a kind of creature... similar to the zombies you described."

Hephaestus looked relieved. "In other words, all creatures in this world, whether monsters, humans, or elves, are merely extensions of the gods' will in their dreams. From the very beginning, they lacked their own consciousness. They possessed bodies and souls, but they were not independent individuals. But you brought them new life. The elves born from the holy spring you control are truly individuals. How are you? Are you happier now?"

In other words, their act of sacrificing all life is essentially the process of killing the two gods. The soul crystals they collect are the liberation of many souls.

Jiang Chen's serious expression finally relaxed a little at this moment. But when he realized that there were outsiders present, he immediately suppressed the curve of his mouth.

Exhaling, Jiang Chen looked at the two of them. "There are only two compensation options. First, you stay in this world. I will do my best to satisfy any request you have. Wealth, power, artifacts, anything is fine. You can live out your life here in peace. Second, in terms you can understand, convert to my side. Don't worry, I can do this even without Loki's consent. After converting, you will see a broader future, exciting adventures, unimaginable things, and even greater power."

The treatment is quite generous.

As compensation, these are already excessive benefits.

Just consider it as buying peace of mind.

Although, if you put yourself in his shoes, he himself would not be able to accept it.

"Uh...ah..." Livilia tried to speak with difficulty.

Unfortunately, the mental damage is difficult to heal, and they at least need to get a good night's sleep and rest for a while.

In fact, Jiang Chen's two plans are hard for adventurers to resist. After all, almost everyone's original intention of becoming an adventurer is not these.

So Livilia had already made her decision, but she just couldn't express it smoothly.

As for the attachment to Loki's family?

Livilia knew exactly what a god was. Whether it was the Familia Game or the War Game, it implicitly demonstrated that the so-called Familia members were merely the gods' private property, bargaining chips to be traded when necessary. Perhaps if their lives were endangered or the War Game was lost, Loki would be willing to pay the price and secure a better future for the Familia. However, as the chosen one, Livilia had long since realized this.

At least she cared more about her responsibility to protect Ais than her family at this moment.

This child must not be left here...

Livilia hugged Ais tightly and nodded.

"..."

Jiang Chen was silent for a moment, feeling unable to face the two of them. He took Xilin's hand and turned to leave: "Sorry, I'll leave them to you for now, Hephaestus. Xilin and I will take care of the rest."

After seeing the two men disappear, Hephaestus stepped forward and patted them.

"Please be a little understanding. His current situation is a bit special." Hephaestus smiled to himself without paying attention to the other party's reaction.

She narrowed her eyes, a look of satisfaction on her face. The moment she was [bound by fate], she had her own considerations. Jiang Chen, as her master, someone who stood above the gods, could never maintain a mortal mentality.

She wanted him to become a god, but he had to understand himself. This journey to the world of black beasts was a good opportunity. She guided him to change, think, and look at things.

Learn to be cruel.

Learn to be cold-blooded.

Learn to be arrogant.

Whether it meant trampling on life or abandoning conscience, Jiang Chen had to grow to a level that allowed him to control the gods. He had to know what was worth cherishing and what was unnecessary, something he could discard for the sake of what he cherished.

Hephaestus was very satisfied with the current progress, but... the point about not treating gods as human beings seemed a bit too good.

On the other side, the Seventh Fortress.

Jiang Chen did not take Xilin directly into the city.

He is in a bad mood now.

"Originally, I planned to finish all the tasks and then do it slowly when I have free time. After all, it has research value. Now that I have promised to let Hephaestus have a good rest, I can only do it earlier." Jiang Chen said with a sigh.

"What do you mean?"

"Strengthen it. Strengthen our strength."

Xilin was stunned for a moment, then she was ecstatic.

strengthen!

What are the ways to strengthen the Herrscher?

A further awakening of power, and a simpler way to devour the power of other Herrschers.

060 14Have you seen the Nuclear Ruler?

With five million evil god crystals in hand, Jiang Chen can arrogantly say that now, he can do anything!

He generously consumed 150,000 divine energy sources, raised his hand, and twelve crystals of different colors slowly rotated around.

"It really is the Herrscher's core. All the Herrscher's powers are here!" Xilin was excited.

At her peak, she was only a six-core Herrscher. Now the opportunity to upgrade to a twelve-core Herrscher is right in front of her. How rich she is!

"If I absorb all these cores, can I become the Ruler of the End?" Xilin couldn't stop fantasizing.

The idea is beautiful, but the reality is cruel.

"No."

Jiang Chen pushed Xilin a little further away with some disgust.

The way this guy looked at him just now had a very strange hunger in his eyes.

"Unless I directly strengthen a Cocoon of the End, forget about becoming the Herrscher of the End."

In fact, there are many restrictions.

The Herrscher of the End was no less massive than a god, perhaps even a single evil god from the Black Beast World. Therefore, sacrificing an evil god in exchange for a Herrscher of the End was simply impossible.

Ultimately, the Herrscher Core's price is too cheap.

Because what's important is never the core, but the Herrscher himself. The core is merely a key to the Tree of Imaginary Numbers, and the power contained within is merely a seed. Only when the Herrscher adapts it will the seed blossom and sprout, growing into a towering tree.

If I have to give an example...

"When you absorbed the Herrscher of Reason's core, did you know that you could utilize the power of the Herrscher of Reason to the same degree as Walter? You have to know that, if you think about it carefully, Walter Yang's normal state back then was just that of an artificial Herrscher, far from unleashing the true power of the Herrscher of Reason."

Xilin's expression froze. "That...that kind of thing, I just haven't gotten used to it yet. If you give me a little more time, that fake guy wouldn't even be worthy of carrying my shoes!"

His face was flushed red, and he was just forcing himself to hold on.

Obviously, Xilin also knew that even if she absorbed the core, she could only use part of the power through the core, which was at most superficial, not the real power of the Herrscher.

Even in its original six-core Herrscher form, it was only the Herrscher of Void with six Herrscher core outputs, not a composite Herrscher of the six powers of Void, Wind, Thunder, Fire, Death, and Reason.

Well, by the way, if you truly master dual powers, the destructive power will increase exponentially. If you master triple power... not to mention beating up the six-core Xilin, at least you can be on par with her.

"Stop being stubborn and absorb it quickly. The output of twelve cores is already terrifying."

Xilin snorted and began to absorb the core without saying a word.

One, two...

After absorbing the seventh core, her hands began to tremble. She wanted to continue taking, but she really couldn't...

"Hiccup~"

"Can't eat anymore?"

"I... just want to take a break! That's right, it's only temporary! I'm afraid that all the cores will be used up, and you'll cry later when you don't have any!" Xilin raised her voice, as if this could cover up her lack of confidence.

"You don't have to worry about that."

Jiang Chen silently completed the number of cores to twelve.

"..."

This bastard, does he really like to sabotage things?

Xilin gritted her teeth and said, "I'll save it for you. Let me digest it. I'll eat it all in a few days!"

At this point, in addition to the power of space, Xilin also swallowed up reason, wind, thunder, fire, ice, rock, and restraint.

The eight-core pufferfish was born.

I believe that just as Xilin said, as long as I give myself time to adapt and my body is strengthened, it is only a matter of time before all twelve cores are devoured.

"Okay, it's my turn."

Despite Xilin's stunned expression, Jiang Chen remained calm as he swallowed the cores one by one, until finally all twelve cores were taken into his body.

"Don't you... feel a surge of energy? Like, the energy is about to burst your body, and you can't help but want to release it... No, why? Twelve cores! No, you originally had two cores, but now you have fourteen, right?"

"I don't feel anything special. If I have to say, I'm a little disappointed that my power hasn't awakened." Jiang Chen shook his head.

All I can say is that I haven't fully awakened.

The erosion of power seemed to suit him.

Maybe when the opportunity arises, he will become the Ruler of Erosion.

"It's decided. When the time comes, go to Paradise and steal all of the Thirteen Heroes' memories."

"Okay, that's all the preparations. Even though it's only a portion of the Law and Order power, with the output power of fourteen Lawrence cores, the next task can be easily completed." Jiang Chen pulled Xilin and flew towards the Seventh Fortress.

This is not only the last line of defense for mankind, but also the headquarters of the church.

The closer to the temple in the city center, the stronger the religious atmosphere.

However, all the clergymen he saw exuded the aura of evil.

It could be said that the last fragments of the evil god fell here. Jiang Chen and Xilin had no reason to let these people go, and they killed them all the way. The spear of the sky that fell from the sky was regarded by passers-by as divine punishment.

Arrive at the temple.

His first focus wasn't on the statue or the saint, but on the clear spring water in the canals surrounding the temple. Similar in nature to the holy spring, it must be the source of the high elves.

"The shadow of the evil god covers the earth. A new god will come to defeat all darkness and bring correct order and rebirth to the earth. Savior with a mission, I have finally waited for your arrival. Are you here to establish order?" Seeing the invader, Saint Celestine not only did not show fear or vigilance, but turned around and made a prayer gesture.

What to pray for?

Who to pray to?

Jiang Chen just felt it was ironic.

Is this the reincarnation of the goddess who holds the highest power among humans?

Her figure and appearance were indeed excellent, but her IQ... He didn't even need to lie or threaten her, because the other party had already found an excuse.

"This long-eared creature is the reincarnation of the goddess?" Xilin looked absurd.

Oh, yes, in the original plot I saw, this goddess reincarnated as a super idiot who was eager to sacrifice herself after just saying a few words casually, which was not even a bluff.

"So be it."

Jiang Chen felt powerless, as if putting his energy on Celestine was a very stupid thing to do.

The threats are unnecessary.