CHAPTER 857: CHAPTER 30 EXILE_2

However, as they turned their thoughts to the accusations recited by Su Changqing earlier, every accusation on the hands of these two was stained with the blood of innocents. Whatever little sympathy Ali Gale and Mary had was soon dissipated.

Over there, Su Changqing had already completed the judgment. Jin Duocan could not escape the punishment, and like Bai Haoxian, he was enveloped by the massive root system and sent beneath this island.

However, compared to Bai Haoxian, Jin Duocan’s punishment would not last as long.

After nine years at the sea bottom, his nutrient supply would be cut, ending his suffering.

While Bai Haoxian’s sentence was fifty years.

One life per year; it’s reasonable.

Finally, as the World Tree’s roots disappeared, the floor of the Holy Temple hall returned to its original state.

But the two chairs that were placed there before were gone, reminding everyone of the events that just transpired.

"Ah~ I see now, I was wondering why the whole hall was tiled except for this spot in the center..."

Ali Gale remarked while looking up. There was a hole through which bits of moonlight were falling, illuminating the circular patch of land.

"Thank you all for your efforts. I will report today’s matters to the Star Lord later, and please continue to assist the Moon Shadow Hall."

Su Changqing said, glancing at the crowd. After greeting them, he took out his Starry Stone, completed the runes etched on it, and vanished completely.

"It’s over. Who would have thought that the Moon Shadow Hall’s first judgment would be two ’exiles’. To tell the truth, I really didn’t want to see anyone being punished with this sentence..."

Bena said, her eyes fixated on the moonlit round patch in front of her, expressing her thoughts.

Aaron patted her shoulder, sighing:

"Trust me, Bena, no one wants to see this... but some people’s nature has long destined their ending. Our task is to guide them as much as possible before anything happens. If it can’t be avoided, then we can only send them where they should go..."

He said this while putting an arm around the girl’s waist.

These two had always been the best partners, entering the Star Alliance together, training together, and finally becoming Awakeners, executing missions together.

During this time, they had nurtured love and become a couple.

"Alright, alright, there’s still someone here!"

Ali Gale walked up to interrupt them.

"I say, Aaron, you two are still Awakeners of our Moon Shadow Hall. I haven’t seen you two in ages, and today I’ve caught you. You absolutely must give us some special training, teach us the techniques of the Reverse Flow Technique!"

Aaron, unable to resist this familiar fellow, seeing it was getting late, decided not to go back today. Instead, he stayed for the night to guide these newcomers.

...

Elsewhere, in the Original Realm, Zhang Xiaoman floated above a lush forest, eyes fixed on a giant butterfly ahead.

This butterfly was the Illusion Butterfly he captured last time. Since the Containment Department wasn’t built yet, it was temporarily confined in the Original Realm.

Through interactions over this time, Zhang Xiaoman discovered something: this Illusion Butterfly was different from ordinary Alien Species, seemingly with no aggressive traits.

Its previous attack on people in the exhibition hall was due to its overly timid nature, being bumped on the face, causing it to instinctively launch an illusion attack.

Zhang Xiaoman speculated that this might relate to its species.

After all, according to Naphaya, although the Illusion God is a Lower Transcendent, its nature is very gentle, never conflicts with other Dark Spirits.

As long as you don’t actively provoke it, both parties can basically coexist harmoniously.

In light of this, Zhang Xiaoman formed his own plan.

He aims to transfer this Illusion Butterfly first once the Containment Department is completed. This way, it will be more convenient for the Research Department to study later.

"Now, show me your other ability, the one that enhances spiritual power..."

At this moment, he hovered in mid-air, speaking to the Illusion Butterfly ahead.

Unfortunately, the butterfly might be low-level, seemingly lacking the ability to speak.

This made Zhang Xiaoman’s experiments progress slowly during this period.

The Illusion Butterfly looked fearfully at the man before it, understanding his words but struggling to comprehend due to its low intelligence.

Zhang Xiaoman was currently exploiting this creature, aiming for the butterfly to release its skills in his presence, allowing him to record its Dark Energy Sequence method.

Previously, he had learned two abilities through this method: Illusion Technique Transmission and Illusion Resistance.

His methods of learning were no longer confined to mere perception but utilized an item he once won in a lottery, allowing him to directly comprehend the opponent’s Dark Energy Sequence.

This item was the Eye of Truth.

The Eye of Truth is a purple-item Zhang Xiaoman won in a draw recently, possessing a Purple Third-tier level.

Its appearance resembles a small eyeball, and using it merely requires holding it and manifesting through intent to gain the target’s information.

Though seemingly powerful, this ability came with significant limitations.

Firstly, it cannot probe beings or items of a higher tier than itself, like Naphaya or Jiu Jiu.

Additionally, he can only use it once a day, and the information obtained isn’t exhaustive, merely the specific piece he wanted to know upon command.

For example, concerning an ordinary book, he could command it to probe its raw material, receiving a factual answer from the Eye of Truth.

No extra information would be provided.

The Eye of Truth wouldn’t actively disclose the author of the book.

Nor would it tell the origin of the material.

If he wishes to know, it’s simple, just use it again tomorrow.

Therefore, despite possessing this item for about a month, aspiring to become an all-knowing entity through it was unrealistic.

Currently, he exploited the Eye of Truth’s ability to extract the skills released by the Illusion Butterfly.

"Hiss~"

The Illusion Butterfly let out a hiss, opening its wings, releasing a wave of Dark Energy, clearly activating some skill.

Zhang Xiaoman’s eyes lit up; the creature finally understood his intentions.

Taking advantage of this fleeting moment, he activated the Eye of Truth in his hand.

Instantly, the small bead in his hand dimmed, successfully activating, entering its once-a-day cooldown.

"The Dark Energy sequence required for the skill: 216, 213, 209, 199."

An information thread appeared in Zhang Xiaoman’s mind, seemingly fragmented, but this was the Eye of Truth’s application rules.

Zhang Xiaoman’s command was to query the Illusion Butterfly skill’s Dark Energy Sequence, so the Eye of Truth dutifully provided the serial numbers needed for this skill’s cast.

As for the specific arrangement, focus, or technique, those were absent, requiring him to ask again tomorrow.

Of course, he could directly inquire about the "Illusion Butterfly skill’s Dark Energy Sequence method," but this wouldn’t be useful.

Because the Eye of Truth would display an arrangement diagram in his mind without revealing the sequences involved.

Hence, mastering this new skill required a step-by-step approach.

At this point, Zhang Xiaoman had already learned the skill’s name and effect from recent opportunities:

Spirit Amplification—able to enhance one’s spiritual power briefly, adding roughly 20 points.

Now, he learned a new piece of information—the Dark Energy sequence required for this skill: 216, 213, 209, 199.

All that’s left is to wait until tomorrow; once he activates the Eye of Truth again, he will know how to arrange them.