Alone and Infinite

The car door was opened, and seeing the face inside that was exactly the same as the one in her memory, a smile finally appeared on Li Xia's indifferent face.

Got you!

The woman was thrown on the ground like trash.

Very well, this woman didn't actually intend to commit suicide.

It seems they are still expecting something.

Under his intrigued gaze, the woman breathed heavily, only gradually calming down after a long while.

She closed her eyes and then opened them again, taking a few deep breaths:

"Let me introduce myself, my name is Maria."

No words can describe how Mary felt at that moment.

Just looking at Li Xia, those 'humiliating' months of suffering uncontrollably came to mind.

She tried kidnapping, assassination, accidents—she considered every possible method.

However, all the methods inexplicably encountered various errors.

Finally, the expert who was proficient in 'accidents' even broke down to the point of jumping onto the dump truck and personally rushing forward.

"Why are you trying to kill me?"

Li Xia's voice was very calm.

Maria closed her eyes and spoke after a while.

"A ring-shaped dragon pendant. Do you know what it is?"

She pointed to Li Xia's chest.

Jade?

Li Xia frowned. He used to have a jade pendant that he always wore around his neck, but it disappeared after he came to the space.

This is normal, since at that time they had nothing but clothes.

Is this jade pendant the 'proof of reserve apostle'?

Before Li Xia could answer, Maria murmured softly:

"More than two thousand years ago, my ancestor met a man named Emmanuel."

Emmanuel possessed incredible abilities, and he claimed to come from the Mountain of Light, the land of all bliss.

Light of the Mountain?

The Hall of Light?

apostle??

A storm raged within Li Xia, but he nodded calmly.

"continue--"

Maria paused for a moment, organizing her thoughts:

He said that the Lord is light, and that the Lord sent him here to make the world a paradise and to make him the Lamb of the Lord.

Emmanuel ultimately died from betrayal, but he left behind the ringed dragon pendant.

This is the opportunity for sublimation, the ticket to becoming a god, and the possibility of everything.

Maria's voice trailed off, her conviction in her family's legends fueled by the incredible events that had transpired around the jade pendant.

At the same time, he lowered his head to hide the surging jealousy in his heart.

Why should they?! Their family has been studying this jade pendant for over a thousand years.

From religious rituals to human sacrifices, we have tried countless methods, both orthodox and heretical.

Many exceptionally intelligent elders in families passed away with regret, clutching the jade pendant.

But it never worked at all. Why did it suddenly become usable in this man's hands?

Our ancestors were not lying; this was indeed an opportunity to become a god.

Why isn't this the opportunity for him to become a god?

Li Xia suddenly asked, "Was your ancestor's surname Judas?"

Maria fell silent immediately, but her expression unconsciously began to distort.

No wonder the ringed dragon pendant was always in their hands; it turns out that this unlucky apostle, Emmanuel, was betrayed by her ancestor.

No wonder she has such great power, and no wonder she created an organization called 'Saints'.

Li Xia frowned, feeling that something was amiss.

More than two thousand years ago, a foreigner came from heaven, holding a jade pendant that was clearly Chinese in style, saying it was his ticket to become a god.

Li Xia still remembers that the jade pendant was circular in shape and resembled the Hongshan Culture jade dragon, known as the "First Dragon of China," and it didn't look like anything from the West at all.

How did you find out I had a jade pendant?

This jade pendant was a souvenir brought back by his great-grandfather from South Korea in the 1950s. He said it was a gift from a "warm American friend" and he has always treasured it.

It was passed down like a family heirloom and has always been worn close to the body.

Maria whispered:

“My family has lost it for over a hundred years, and my family has been doing everything in its power to find it.”

Until I received the news that something resembling a jade pendant had appeared in a live treasure appraisal broadcast on Huaxia.

what?

Li Xia was stunned, then frowned and tried to recall the events carefully.

It seems that there was indeed a time when I was curious about the era of the jade pendant, so I connected with a very famous treasure appraisal host.

The streamer told him to go back and "settle things over" (about the counterfeit goods), and his fans laughed at him for a long time.

It was sliced ​​and distributed everywhere.

But I never expected it was because of this!

Even so, there's no need for assassination, right?

Given his situation at the time, he was at his lowest point and had to sell the house in order to save his parents' lives.

If someone were to offer several million or tens of millions to buy it at this time, he would definitely sell it.

As if adding something, Maria said in a low voice:

"No one can take this jade pendant away except when the wearer dies. No matter how far apart they are, it will magically return to the wearer's side."

If you don't take it with you immediately after death, it will disappear on its own.

My family has been searching for it for over two thousand years, and we understand its mystique better than you do!

Therefore, you must die!

Li Xia was stunned. He thought about it carefully and it seemed that was indeed the case.

Sometimes I'm too lazy to bring it and just toss it aside. I don't need to look for it; it will reappear on its own after a while.

"One last question: what is your connection to my parents' deaths?"

Maria shook her head frantically: "We don't do things without benefit. What benefit would we gain from killing your parents?"

She raised her head, her face filled with anticipation and longing, a kind of madness that even Li Xia found somewhat chilling.

Mary knelt on the ground and stretched out her hands:

“I know that you must have entered the Kingdom of God and embarked on the path to becoming a god, otherwise you could not possess such great power.”

Take me with you, take me with you! I'm willing to give anything, I'm willing to be your pet, your slave.

She tore at her long dress; her meticulously maintained body, like smooth milk, gleamed faintly in the sunlight.

"Ah--"

Li Xia turned her head and said to the air beside her, "Awoo, did you hear that?"

To Maria's disbelief, a legendary blue dragon slowly emerged from the air and swam nimbly.

Awoo glanced at Maria with disdain and raised its head:

"A bastard whom even the three great halls don't recognize, does he even deserve to become an apostle?"

Li Xia nodded, pointed her finger at Maria's astonished face.

"This is my answer: You are not worthy."

Without hesitation, the Hollow Wave pierced Maria's forehead. Her body trembled twice before she collapsed heavily to the ground.

Li Xia withdrew his gaze and waved to Aowu:

"Awoo, it's gone."

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1. Monthly pass 2. Recommendation vote

That concludes the realistic storyline. I probably won't be writing about reality much anymore; at most, I'll just be transitioning to everyday life.

This is so compressed it can't be compressed any further. I feel like I could write five chapters just about fighting the castle!

Chapter 139 The Second Treasure Chest of Destiny! (3K)

A deserted island in the waters off Indonesia was suddenly bought for a high price and became a private island.

It is said that this mysterious super-rich man is spending a fortune to transform the island into a luxury residential island.

"Mr. Li, rest assured! We absolutely guarantee quality and quantity! Efficiency is even less of a problem!"

As the vice president in charge of one of the few leading construction companies in the country, he had never handled such a smooth deal in his life.

Island redevelopment! Total contract value exceeds $100 billion.

More importantly, they paid 80 billion in cash directly. Are these homeowners?

This guy's a living father!!!

The key is that there are progress bonuses for working fast, which can increase by up to $10 billion.

Holy crap, don't they value money?

Vice President Tu swore that if he didn't swing the excavator until it was smoking, he wouldn't be Tu Mugou!

"Hmm—my requirement is speed."

Li Xia nodded. He didn't feel bad at all spending the money because it was all given to him for free.

That's right, the Saints surrendered, just like how the world became peaceful as soon as nuclear weapons were introduced.

It's not that nuclear weapons are so powerful, but rather that the mode of warfare has changed.

They've shifted from eliminating the enemy to directly striking their core; they're afraid of dying.

After assessing Li Xia's strength through satellite imagery and replays, they concluded that he was a real-life superhuman with defensive capabilities comparable to a tank, the ability to fire laser cannons, and the speed and ability to fly.

They have no means of defense; they can't hide forever, can they?

This money is going to be given to anyone anyway, so it's better to let it be earned domestically.

Seeing the radiant, excited expression on the face of the vice president in charge, Li Xia shook her head and turned to walk towards the Time Chamber.

According to the plan, this place will be completely transformed, and there will be multiple places such as a training range, shooting range, residences, airport, dock, and planting base.

Li Xia plans to buy an artificial intelligence from the palace. It's not an advanced AI and it's not expensive. He'll then entrust the management and maintenance of this small island to the AI.

The reason I did this was because of Aowu's reminder.

Once a disciple reaches Tier 4 or higher, the temple will assign them a fixed residence and reinforce the area. Otherwise, if those high-ranking disciples return to reality, reality might collapse.

Since we'll need a fixed base sooner or later, we might as well establish one now.

Awoo burst out of the woods; its appearance was far too devastating to the Chinese people—no, to say the entire Chinese cultural sphere.

"Your Highness, it's almost time."