Origin Paradise!

Jiang He controlled the knight of the past to unleash golden flames. The vast flames, like a raging dragon, swept across the area, burning away hundreds of sharp wind swords. Golden flames splashed onto the Storm Bishop's body, scorching black holes in them. But he seemed oblivious, letting his body be riddled with holes, and then slashed out with his sword at close range.

Tear it apart!

The Storm Greatsword was reduced to ashes in an instant upon contact with the high concentration of Solar True Flame, but the blade still cleaved a terrifying wound across Jiang He's chest, running from side to side. Golden blood splattered onto the ground, igniting bursts of flames. The extremely dense Saintly Domain energy destroyed the formidable defenses of his body.

boom!

Jiang He kicked the Archbishop of Storms in the face.

Without the Heavenly Dragon Robe, his defense was undoubtedly lacking, and without the Dragon Spear, his attack power was also greatly reduced. The former knight was now playing the role of the pirates, and Jiang He expected him to mainly exert the power of the Sun Authority, just like the future knight, who had become an assassin who controlled space.

Boom!

The Storm Bishop plummeted into the sea like a shooting star.

The legendary-level straight kick nearly shattered his skull. If it weren't for the crucial moment when the Holy Domain Magic - Hurricane Fortress protected him, this attack would have clearly decided the outcome.

Amidst the raging sea, the Storm Archbishop rose from the wind. His left ear and part of his skull had disappeared, but in the next moment, the Storm Greatsword and Thunder Chains reappeared, his priestly robes became even more magnificent, and a majestic crown was placed on his head. This was the complete Hero Armor: Son of Storms.

The Storm Bishop looked at the enemy with a puzzled expression.

What's going on with you?

The enemy was strong, but it gave the impression that it shouldn't be that powerful. The golden flames were extremely domineering, but when they landed on the body, it seemed to leave the user feeling powerless.

Jiang He remained silent. The damage output of extraordinary beings was clearly influenced by their energy level. His golden energy was two terrifying levels higher than that of the bishop, namely hero energy and holy energy. Beings from two different eras were, in a sense, similar to an industrial country attacking an agricultural country. Overall, the weaker party had no chance to fight back, not to mention the era's damage immunity.

However, the power of the sun and its top-tier active and passive configurations bridged the insurmountable gap of the times.

A devastating storm is approaching. The hero's weapon, Son of the Storm, possesses a special attack against enemies caught in the storm.

Whoohoo!

Jiang He waved his hand, activating the power of the sun to its peak. Hundreds of golden fireballs materialized in the sky, then erupted violently, a golden torrent burning away the storm.

Golden light filled the sky, and in the dissipating storm, lightning gathered wildly. The two elements of wind and thunder merged perfectly, and the resulting divine punishment storm field exploded. The sky was filled with wind and lightning, like thousands of long snakes, rushing towards Jiang He.

In an instant, a golden sun rose over the coast.

The sea was steaming, the reefs were melting, and billowing white smoke swept in all directions. At one moment, the golden sun shattered, its light overflowing. Countless "swords of the sun" ripped through the clouds and slashed down long snakes of wind and thunder. Sunlight and storms clashed, as if heaven and earth were colliding. The enormous commotion terrified countless adventurers in the city of adventure.

"It's the Storm Archbishop!"

Who was he fighting?

"A sacred realm has been born in the North!"

"The sunlight is so blinding! It's the chief archbishop of the Church of the Sun!"

The adventurers were abuzz with discussion. A great war in the Holy Land was a rare occurrence. The Church of the Sun, which worshipped the June Sun, was mainly based in the Southern Territory, while the Northern Territory was usually the domain of Storms and Whispers.

On the city wall, the legendary adventurer, Marquis Withered, looked out. Unlike his subordinates, he could vaguely see the two sides fighting fiercely in the billowing white mist.

"Evenly matched..."

"wrong!"

The withered marquis's expression immediately changed.

In the thick white fog, Jiang He's hands were enveloped in golden flames as he ripped the lightning chains off. The fleeting opportunity arrived, and the Storm Bishop swung his greatsword to slash the enemy's head. The Holy Domain Combat Technique - Great Storm Slash unleashed the power of the storm's authority. But in the blink of an eye, the Sun King's special effects activated.

The sun's authority, symbolizing dominion, can reduce a single authority to power within a quarter of an hour. And the sun's suppressive power is naturally even more terrifying than that of power, resulting in a forced cooling that lasts for several days.

Wow!

The storm dissipated.

Jiang He delivered a chop to the neck, and golden flames burned the greatsword. The Storm Bishop was stunned, as if he had willingly surrendered to his death, as a large hand gripped his neck tightly and lifted him off the ground.

In an instant, the Storm Bishop became enraged. Wisps of gale-force wind surged within him, reshaping his bones and flesh, and activating the Storm Child form. This caused his aura to soar, and his offensive, defensive, and physical strength all underwent a qualitative change.

"Why didn't you do this earlier?" Jiang He said calmly.

The sun shines brightly, and the storm's power is cooled.

When everything calmed down, the Storm Bishop fainted from the immense force, and Jiang He casually tossed him far into the sea. Theoretically, the other side was in the Augusta camp, and the two sides were actually on the same side. It was just that the "pirate leader" was Black Glove, which led to this battle.

On the shore, Jiang He turned back.

A man dressed in a gray noble robe was approaching rapidly, but deliberately slowed down when he got close.

The withered marquis smiled politely and said, "Since you have no intention of killing the archbishop, could you please allow me to treat him? There are quite a few who would take advantage of someone in distress. If our Holy Domain were to fall to such a state, it would be a disgrace."

Within the city of adventure, some adventurers secretly peeked out, eager to try their luck. As it turns out, there are always audacious madmen everywhere, and there are many adventurers who have no worries or concerns. In contrast, the combat skills and magical knowledge of the Storm Bishop represent astonishing wealth.

Jiang He remained noncommittal and manipulated the knight of the past to leave the spot.

[Hint: You have created the legendary arcane technique, Sun God Sword]

……

November, year 265 of the Divine Calendar.

The once peaceful Northern Territory was suddenly thrown into turmoil, with powerful figures emerging in great numbers.

At the wedding of Marquis Elinoya, Baron Rhine easily killed Count Glenn and was hailed as the "Savior of Augusta," widely recognized as possessing Saint-level combat power.

On the shores of the withered forest, a mysterious figure, revered by adventurers as the "Sun King," waged war against the chief archbishop of the Storm Church and ultimately emerged victorious. This figure is suspected to have originated from Sea Serpent Island.

In the northern city of Green Forest, a Saint-level assassin infiltrated the Duke's castle, allegedly causing serious casualties. The Duke's castle is keeping the details a secret, but the assassin has already climbed to ninth place on the Holy See's Inquisition's bounty list.

Three days after the interruption of Marquis Elinor's wedding.

Within the Earl of Glenn's territory, the atmosphere in the mountain city was deathly still. Most of the pedestrians on the streets had their heads down and communicated with each other only through eye contact. The Imperial City Defense Officer personally led the militia on patrol.

This is because all of the more than two hundred members of the Glenn Earl's family are now dead.

The Earl's castle was blockaded by a large number of soldiers. In principle, such a tragic case would require local officials to do their utmost to investigate, even if it meant deploying the Knights or the Church. However, due to Earl Glenn's assassination at the wedding, the various factions could not rule out the possibility of the Marchioness's retaliation and therefore chose to handle the matter quietly.

It is worth mentioning that assassination is a violation of the rules, and since Earl Glenn killed dozens of his subordinates at the wedding, the regional judge, who was also an imperial official, and his subordinates all tacitly remained indifferent.

The moonlight was like water, and the night was deep.

The militia captain quietly led a freckled girl into the Earl's castle. His eyes held a hint of pity, but even more so, a joy at the jewels in his hands.

"You have half an hour. You must leave when the time is up."

"No one has touched this place."

“Miss Glenna, I regret to inform you that from now on you will probably no longer be the second daughter of the Earl’s family.”

Glenna was in a daze and simply shook her head upon hearing this.

"I may not be my father's daughter."

The militia captain shrugged; he didn't care about the private affairs of these important figures, but simply instructed, "Remember to keep quiet."

Glenna walked with her head down through the castle where she had lived since childhood. She knew every blade of grass and every tree here intimately, but tonight a strange and pungent smell of blood wafted over her, and the whole castle was gloomy and eerie.

In the hall, a dozen men and women lay sprawled on a long table, seemingly having a meal. Glenna slowly stepped forward and painfully removed their jewelry. Because of a curse, even the soldiers guarding the castle dared not touch these items.

"Brother Glenn."

"Sister Lina."

"Mrs. Glenn."

None of the Glenn family members survived. The dead had their eyeballs detached, their skin cracked and rotting, and beneath their barely human bodies, some force had completely hollowed out their flesh and blood.

At the head of the long table, in a seat that should have been empty, sat a tall young man, exuding an aura of great achievement. He drank the thick soup from the plate next to him, and his body, seemingly woven from silk threads, then expelled the soup.

The tall young man took out a handkerchief and wiped his mouth, concluding, "It's not poison, it's a curse."

"There are no toxins in the food, and besides, not everyone in your Glenn family eats at the same time."

"How is it, Miss Glenna?"

"It's our first meeting. Please allow me to introduce myself. My nickname is The Gallows. I come from the Holy War Army, which is considered a rebel army by the Empire. According to the leader's judgment, you have a special talent that is very suitable for a certain sacred weapon."

"In my opinion, there's no need for further assessment. Remember the hatred for the destruction of the Glenn family; in the future, you and I will be comrades-in-arms..."

The gallows' words came to an abrupt halt. He stared in astonishment at Glenna, the freckled girl who was now praying to the moon with her hands clasped together, her face filled with happiness and joy.

"Father, have we all ascended to Heaven?"

"They killed everyone. I never knew there were such wicked people in the world."

"I'm finally not alone anymore."

“Heavenly Father, I am no longer alone on this earth where sinners have been exiled. I will surely bring happiness to more people and help more people ascend to heaven. Heavenly Father, you love me so much!”

Glenna wept with joy. The guilt she had accumulated since childhood—stealing jewelry, ruining the wedding—all vanished, replaced by a genuine sense of happiness.

The hangman slowly rose, his body tense. He felt a long-lost fear in the freckled girl, a primal resistance to a non-human being.

"Can we go now?" Glenna wiped away her tears.

The gallows man said in a low voice, "I'm not only here to pick you up, but also to meet a big shot who has recently become famous."

call!

Space tore open, and the knights of the future descended.

The gallows immediately bowed his head and solemnly said, "The Holy War Army welcomes you to join us, Lord Wild Hunt."

Jiang He nodded calmly. In just a few days after the assassination of the second prince, the rebels had taken the initiative to contact the future knights, even at the cost of exposing two secret strongholds. Their sincerity was truly remarkable. As for manipulating the past and future knights to act separately, it was not too much of a burden for the divine mind.

"Don't tell me we have to walk to the Southern Border."

The hangman didn't know how to answer, so he could only laugh awkwardly.

……

Fortress city.

After the wedding was interrupted, Jiang He temporarily stayed at the manor farm outside the Marquis's castle. According to Eleanor, it was close to the Storm Cathedral and was safe and secure.

For the past three days, nobles have been coming to visit in an endless stream because the "family members" have demonstrated Saint-level combat power that could instantly kill Earl Glenn. The authority of the Marquis Augusta family has been restored, but the issue of the distribution of the Earl Glenn territory is still ongoing.

Inside the farm cabin, a fire burns in the stove.

“The Glenn family are the young lady’s vassals. Without the empire’s approval, the young lady has the power to handle everything.”

The robust Nuselli said, "Miss means to hand over the earldom directly to the baron, but there is great resistance. The three knight commanders want to treat it as their own territory to support the knights, and the two earls believe that they have more experience in managing it."

"In addition, the president of the Adventurers' Guild and others believe that the territory should be divided and some adventurers should be recruited and knighted to make up for the loss of combat power caused by the destruction of the Glenn family."

Jiang He, wrapped in a scarlet cloak, occasionally added firewood to the fire. These knights of the Marquis's territory were quite friendly in front of him, but they secretly undermined him behind his back, which was not unexpected.

A count's territory represents a wealth of resources, including food, magic steel, magical materials, wild magical beasts, and land needed for knighthood. Occupying a standard count's territory can usually produce a great knight within a few decades, even while supporting a knightly order.

Earls belong to the high nobility, as opposed to knights of great achievements.

“I can do without Glenn collar.”

Jiang He casually said, "But the land around Rock Town, as well as the ports in front and behind it, will all be taken over. In addition, the Knights Order established by the Glenn family will also belong to me, with the personnel and equipment intact."

Nuseli pondered for a while and said, "It's feasible. In that case, you will be a viscount. Miss is willing to confer the title, but it still needs the approval of the Imperial Council. However, don't worry, there shouldn't be any surprises. Just wait for half a month."

The Imperial Council, the Papacy, and the Dragon Knights are the three major institutions of the Empire. The Pope of the Papacy and the Dragon Knights are both peak heroes with the combat power of Sky Knights. The Imperial Council consists of seven members who maintain the operation of the vast Empire.

The Empire has decayed over the ages, but it still possesses a terrifying majesty and profound heritage.

After the discussion concluded, Nuseli took her leave.

The farm owners had prepared lunch, but Jiang He wasn't interested in white bread and soup. He mounted his eight-legged warhorse and headed straight for the Adventurers' Guild in the city.

In the eastern district of the fortress city, a magnificent building made of gray-white boulders occupies half a street, with a griffin statue poised for flight above its oak gate and torches burning day and night on either side.

Inside the Adventurers' Guild, a magically floating quest notice board is located in the central hall. To the left is a bustling tavern area, and to the right is an equipment workshop. In the center of the dome is a huge mural entitled "Ragnarok".

According to the prophecy given by the Moon Goddess of Destiny in April, the dark land beyond the Holy Wall will engulf everything, and all the gods will perish. Only the Heavenly Father will survive, and He will lead the surviving humans to create a new world after the darkness passes.

Squeak!

Jiang He walked through the oak gate.

The previously noisy atmosphere immediately cooled down.

Amidst the lingering aroma of malt liquor, adventurers stared wide-eyed at the young man—this was a noble figure capable of instantly defeating a Knight of the Ages, the savior of Augusta.

Chapter 622 Hunting the Legendary Rock Lion

Adventurer's Guild.

Jiang He approached the bar, where a bartender greeted her with a sweet smile.