CHAPTER 445: CHAPTER 348: CAPTURING THE HEART_2

"In the Spirit Ocean resembling the Sea of Dreams, with the Hidden’s assistance, a luminous little figure stepped onto an island, delving into its depths, and soon discovered another presence. It was a woman clad in a ’Wizard Robe,’ her gaze piercing and commanding fierce winds, surrounded by an overwhelming, terrifying aura that made it nearly impossible to approach."

"So, this is the core of ’Philis’ psyche."

"You muse silently."

"With ’Itas’ assistance, leveraging the power of the ’Spiritual Dragon,’ you ascended ’Philis’ mental island without drawing the notice of any sensory elements."

"Then, you not only utilized the power of the ’Spiritual Dragon,’ but also brought out the ’Circle of Friendliness,’ activating its might. Raising your hand, you pointed at ’Philis’s’ forehead and spoke in a voice soft as a lullaby, filled with tranquility... I am your closest confidant; every word I say is trustworthy."

"Under your hypnosis, the little figure embodying ’Philis’ mental essence on the mental island began to shed her originally fierce gaze, softening moment by moment."

"This made you silently exclaim... Excellent."

"In the real world,"

"You say something seemingly reasonable, but regarding the mystery of the ’Lord of Blasphemy’s’ death and the truth of the ’Day of Fall,’ even the ’Old Kings’ would covet such knowledge. Its value speaks for itself—it can’t possibly be shared without cause, can it?... ’Philis’ spoke with a composed demeanor, her expression skirting between amusement and calculation. The events at the ’Land of Prayer Light’ had granted her immense benefits, and in the face of this wild ’Blasphemer Wizard,’ she exuded absolute confidence."

"It seems the showdown is near,"

"You thought to yourself, maintaining an outward facade of calmness, and replied leisurely... Oh? Then what would you have me trade in exchange?"

"At this moment, ’Blasphemer Wizard’ Philis’s expression suddenly turned vicious..."

"I want all the divine beings you shepherd."

...

In reality.

The expansive, luxurious living room, spanning over a hundred square meters, was engulfed in silence. Whether it was the ’Mystic Cultivator,’ the ’Rabbit,’ or ’Mr. Death,’ none dared disturb the engrossed concentration of ’Lamp Holder.’"

Yet on the mental plane, communications remained unbroken.

"Boss, boss, the ’Lamp Holder’ looks so serious. He’s already incredibly powerful, capable of elevating ’Mr. Death’ into an Extraordinary Life. Even in a game, he’d be considered a major figure. What kind of plot could make him this tense?"

"You ask me, who am I supposed to ask?"

"Boss, you could ask ’Lamp Holder.’ After all, you’ve lent him your favorite residence—doesn’t that sort of make you his person? Asking him a question wouldn’t be overstepping."

"You cheeky brat, watch your mouth, or I’ll dock your pay."

"Ah, no, no, please don’t, boss. I’ll never spout nonsense again."

"But you know what, ’Rabbit,’ you’ve given me an idea."

"What is it?"

The ’Mystic Cultivator’s’ demeanor abruptly turned serious. Glancing unhurriedly towards the direction of Yang Qizhou, he said in a low tone: "Each level has its own enemies. With the terrifying power of ’Lamp Holder,’ the storms swirling around his ’Game Character’ must also be formidable. In reality, we can stay somewhat close to ’Lamp Holder,’ but on the game plane, it’s best to maintain some distance."

Pausing for a moment, the ’Mystic Cultivator’ added, "Some storms are just too horrifying. Just grazing their edges could crush the likes of us."

’Rabbit’ pondered the weight of these words, and uncharacteristically fell silent.

’Mystic Cultivator’ also said no more.

Meanwhile, on Yang Qizhou’s end, as he watched the ’Blasphemer Wizard’ Philis confront the game character openly, the weight already burdening his heart tightened further.

"’Philis’ poses no threat,"

"Though she has further eroded the authority of the ’King of Truth’ and shepherded at corresponding levels, the ’True Domain’ powers she’s wielding now hold the traits of an ’Old King,’ yet they ultimately lack the true might of an Old King. Against a game character capable of wielding the ’King of Nature’s’ dominion attributes, being suppressed and defeated is merely a matter of time,"

"But timing is crucial..."

"The ’Master of Millions’ is dividing its attention to pursue. The game character must resolve ’Philis’ and enter the ’Land of Prayer Light’ before the ’Hidden Wizard King’s’ blessing gets deciphered. This is the only chance."

With this weighing heavily on his mind,

Yang Qizhou focused even more intently on the ever-refreshing text.

...

"I want all the divine beings you shepherd."

"As the malicious, sinister voice rang out, the entire church of the ’God of Black Mist’ underwent an indescribably terrifying transformation."

"The once-radiant glow suddenly dimmed, the surroundings shifting to a murky yellow hue. Countless black tentacles writhing in the air extended and manipulated silver threads, each strand connected to none other than you."

"In the blink of an eye, you felt your body stiffen fiercely, as though every joint had been flooded with liquid mercury. Your thoughts gradually dulled."

"Not only that, but you also noticed an inexplicable and peculiar change overtaking your flesh. The characteristics of the ’Blasphemer Wizard’ were fading, replaced bit by bit with ’Divine Attributes.’ But this was not a boon, for before you, a ’Blasphemer Wizard’ lay in wait, ready to shepherd you once you transformed into a divine being."

"Though your power had advanced, the means remained unchanged. Just like the previous destiny thread... your slightly frozen thoughts wandered, but instead of feeling anxious, you revealed a faint, relaxed smile."

"At this moment, a voice filled with uncertainty and doubt echoed..."

"What’s happening?"

"You then witnessed the silver threads weaving through the air suddenly snapping and drifting down as the writhing black tentacles ceased their manipulations of reality."

"Finally, perfectly timed, right on the mark."

"You smiled, seeming unsurprised by this shift, as if everything had been anticipated."

"With that, you approached ’Philis’s’ throne. With each step, the ’Divine Attributes’ overtaking your flesh receded, restoring some of your ’Blasphemer’ nature, until, standing before her elegant figure, all remnants of divine impurities had vanished, leaving you the purest ’Blasphemer Wizard’ once more."

"To turn a ’Blasphemer Wizard’ into a divine being, integrate them into one’s ’Ancient Roots,’ and thereby seize and possess their shepherded divine beings—what a bold and audacious plan. If it weren’t for the terrifying pursuit currently underway, I might have tried it on you myself."

"Your voice carried undertones of regret."

"In contrast, ’Philis’s’ face was filled with disbelief. In a near-broken tone, she cried out... Why, why can’t I muster any hostility toward you? Instead, I feel an inexplicable closeness, like reliance, like I want to protect you. Wait, this is the power of ’Mental Symbolism,’ and it bypassed the defensive system of the ’King of Truth.’ At the very least, it’s of Old King level. You clearly didn’t have this power before—what happened to you?"

"Nothing much,"

"Just happened to shepherd an ’Ancient God King’ during this time."

"Of course, you wouldn’t reveal your ultimate trump card. Playfully, you quipped, ’Take a guess,’ before preparing to extract every last bit of value from the difficultly-captured ’Blasphemer Wizard.’"

"But just then,"

"The ’Hidden Wizard King’ Itas’s warning rang out... ’Mysterious Town’ has also corrupted the Hidden’s authority. The ’Master of Millions’ has noticed the Hidden’s traces and has cast its gaze. In half a minute, the strike will descend on this town."

"Looks like there’s no time to seize the ’King of Truth’?"

"Inwardly, you felt infinite regret as you turned to ’Philis,’ saying... Now, open the door to the ’Land of Prayer Light.’"