Killing Death's black and white heterochromatic eyes curiously watched the figure shielded by the two Surveillance Authority Angels behind them.
Brown-soled black boots stepped onto the marble floor.
Water Cardinal Schedding and Earth Shrine Priest Chief Raymond completely failed to detect Killing Death's movement.
In an instant!
Killing Death bypassed the two High Priests and the round table in the center of the Great Hall, appearing before the two Surveillance Authority Angels as if by teleportation.
The black Cross Spear Scythe was raised!
Bang! Bang!
The two Surveillance Authority Angels suddenly dissolved into white points of light.
The weapon's black shadow paused!
Killing Death held the tail end of the Cross Spear Scythe with one hand, the two-meter-long weapon stopping steadily and perfectly straight in mid-air.
At the very tip of the Cross Spear Scythe, the sharp silver and black spearhead emitted a chillingly cold light, stopping just 5 centimeters from Tang Zheng's nose!
"—Wait!"
"Stop."
Water Cardinal Schedding and Earth Shrine Priest Chief Raymond's expressions changed completely, and they spoke up in a panic to stop her.
The Integration Potion that Tang Zheng had developed was of great significance to the Theocracy, no... to all of humanity.
Although there were still many limitations at present, if the timeline was extended by several decades, or even a hundred years, the effect of the Integration Potion would undoubtedly enhance the foundation of all humanity!
Cold sweat broke out on the two High Priests' foreheads. They were both nervous and extremely anxious, fearing that Killing Death would cause irreparable damage.
Even so.
Water Cardinal Schedding and the other High Priest still only dared to stand in place, not daring to make any unnecessary movements.
The Young Girl before them, who looked only in her teens, was the most powerful being in the Theocracy.
—She was humanity's guardian deity!
Based solely on her appearance, it was unlikely anyone would believe it.
This Young Girl's true age was greater than theirs combined. To be precise, she had already existed in the Theocracy before they were even born.
The identity of "Six Great High Priests" was the Highest Status in the Theocracy. On the surface, they were considered the superior of this Young Girl, but no one actually thought that way.
Facing this Young Girl.
Even the lofty High Priests needed to hold a certain resolve. Even if they knew she wouldn't harm them, facing a powerful carnivore still required psychological preparation.
Hiss—
The Cross Spear Scythe remained suspended in mid-air, its incredibly sharp spearhead subtly rubbing against the air, emitting a faint hissing sound!
Tang Zheng's gaze fell upon the sharp spearhead not far from his nose. He tilted his head back slightly, his face showing a mix of unpleasantness and calmness.
This was a weapon that looked extremely sharp, similar to the God of Death's scythe!
The shaft and the three blades of different sizes were primarily Black, with a portion of the sharp blades being silver-white. The remaining area was entirely covered in Black special metal and mysterious silver stripe-like material!
Exquisite, mysterious.
Anyone could see the extraordinary nature of this weapon.
This was naturally a game item from YGGDRASIL, and it was also the weapon of one of the Six Great Gods, the Dark God.
However.
Tang Zheng knew clearly that this weapon, which looked like it belonged to a Warrior, was actually just a Magic Staff shaped like a weapon.
It was just a cosplay-like item from the YGGDRASIL game, not even the Dark God Player's main weapon.
The Dark God Player's main weapon, after they died in battle, should have been seized by the Eight Greed Kings.
But even so!
The sharpness displayed by this Magic Item far exceeded the strength of weapons of the Magic Item type in the Different World.
"You canceled the Angel's summon yourself?" Killing Death spoke Indifferently.
"That's right."
Tang Zheng replied, "I don't think someone who can easily destroy Angels with Demon Gods level power would be stopped by two Surveillance Authority Angels."
It was a very honest answer.
Killing Death showed no emotional fluctuation. She had heard countless compliments, worship, and praise before.
"You made this interesting toy?" Killing Death stared at Tang Zheng's Black hair and asked curiously.
Toy?
Supreme-Grade Angels were actually called toys.
Water Cardinal Schedding's face flashed with a bitter smile, but more than that, there was worry and tension.
The current situation was completely unexpected!
"First, I only created the Integration Potion."
"Second, it's not a toy!"
Tang Zheng leaned forward, his nose almost touching the tip of the Cross Spear Scythe, his voice low: "Is this the goal of your Theocracy?!"
"What do you consider this potion to be?"
His tone wasn't angry, but more filled with disappointment.
The atmosphere in the Great Hall suddenly turned cold.
"Huh~?"
Killing Death let out a soft "tsk", her gaze shifting from Tang Zheng's black hair, and spoke with ill intent: "Strange."
"You don't seem to be afraid of me? You should clearly understand the difference in power levels, yet you show no fear at all. Do you have some hidden trump card?"
"If you need time to prepare, I can wait."
Killing Death spoke to herself, the corners of her mouth turned up, and anticipation showed in her heterochromatic eyes.
It had been a long time since she had felt someone so vibrant. Only when someone joined the Darkness Scripture would she encounter someone she found interesting.
However, those weaklings hadn't seen her true strength and were understandably arrogant, but this guy in front of her seemed different.
"No."
Tang Zheng shook his head. He didn't want to conflict with Killing Death, at least not now:
"Ordinary people cannot comprehend the power of those who have stepped into the Hero Domain. Only those who reach this level will understand that it is an insurmountable power gap."
"It's like now, it's just a change of roles. Since resisting and escaping are useless, why should I be afraid?"
"Using the teachings of your Theocracy's Dark God, death is the ultimate destiny of the living."
"What's this?"
Killing Death withdrew her gaze in disappointment: "So you've given up resisting. A weakling who can't even provide a little fun."
"You don't even make me want to act."
Crack!
Killing Death bent her forearm. As the blade of the Cross Spear Scythe cut through the air, it emitted a soft clang, and she re-shouldered her weapon.
Water Cardinal Schedding and Earth Shrine Priest Chief Raymond saw this and couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. They wanted to speak but swallowed the words they were about to say.
They both had access to the analysis files on Killing Death's personality.
So they knew.
It was best not to speak at this time, otherwise, it was highly likely to trigger some unknown chain reaction.
Trying to continue negotiations with Team Leader Tang about the potion was likely to become even more troublesome.
Water Cardinal Schedding sighed deeply in his heart.
He could probably understand the despair, confusion, and powerlessness that Team Leader Tang was feeling at this moment, facing the powerful existence that was Killing Death.
"Ah~ how troublesome."
Killing Death turned with her weapon on her shoulder, muttering inexplicably. A strand of white hair naturally fell from the gap between the black and white, its length almost touching the ground.
"Sorry to interrupt your conversation."
Killing Death waved her hand at the two High Priests. Although she said that, her tone was full of arrogance. With a movement of her foot, she easily jumped onto the frame of the broken glass window.
With another leap, her figure disappeared!
Only the scattered broken glass and the dissipated Dominion Authority Angel remained, proving what had just happened.
A brief silence fell over the Great Hall.
"Team Leader Tang..." Earth Shrine Priest Chief Raymond wanted to speak.
"I refuse!"
Tang Zheng's tone was cold: "Since the Theocracy conceals such a powerful existence, why care about the power of this potion?"
"I am an Adventurer. Whether it's killing people or refining potions with the blood of demi-humans, I'm not a good person."
"But I would absolutely never use innocent infants for experiments. This isn't a question of whether it can be done, right or wrong, or even good or bad. It's the bottom line for a human being!"
After speaking.
Tang Zheng turned directly and walked towards the heavy, exquisite Temple wooden door. He spoke as he walked: "If the two High Priests want to stop me from leaving, or want to make a move, do it quickly."
Earth Shrine Priest Chief Raymond closed his open mouth, his face changing repeatedly.
This was clearly a sign that the negotiation had completely failed!
Furthermore.
The unexpected appearance of Killing Death, the Theocracy's strongest combatant and guardian of humanity, had created the possibility of intelligence leakage.
The strategic deterrence of the "God-Human" might become ineffective.
The Platinum Dragon Lord of the Council State might use this incident as a test, potentially triggering an all-out war.
A flood of thoughts surged forth.
Earth Shrine Priest Chief Raymond's gaze gradually turned cold, and he slowly raised his arm. He had no intention of killing this Team Leader Tang.
Instead, he wanted to trap him, making it completely impossible for Tang Zheng to leave the Theocracy. This would both prevent intelligence leaks and allow them to continue obtaining the Integration Potion from him.
At the same time.
The Four Elements, who had just been kicked unconscious, had somehow gotten back on their feet and were watching the developments here.
Whoosh!
Water Cardinal Schedding's aged face wrinkled. They raised their arm and blocked Earth Shrine Priest Chief Raymond, causing his movement to pause.
"Tang, we didn't mean that. What just happened was an accident."
Water Cardinal Schedding spoke with a bitter smile.
Tang Zheng had already reached the wooden door, with no intention of looking back.
Click.
The heavy door closed with a thud.
"Don't you know..." Earth Shrine Priest Chief Raymond suppressed his anger, speaking in a low voice.
"The people from the Holy Kingdom are still in the Theocracy."
"The other two members of the 'Free Will' team didn't come to the Theocracy with him either," Water Cardinal Schedding said quietly.
"One of those two possesses the power to kill legendary Undead, and the other has gradually gained control over most of the demi-human forces in the Abelion Hills."
Silence.
"He anticipated the worst-case scenario from the very beginning." Earth Shrine Priest Chief Raymond took a deep breath.
Water Cardinal Schedding first shook their head, then nodded, their wise eyes flashing. "Tang is a smart person."
"Moreover, anyone who sees her power will only be immersed in that fear."
Waving their arm.
"Two High Priests, I will take my leave." The Four Elements bowed, their hand slightly covering their chest, and chanted in a low voice:
"Teleport."
Mana surged, and their figure disappeared.
Earth Shrine Priest Chief Raymond's face was still grim, his sharp gaze fixed on Water Cardinal Schedding. "Why did you hide such an important matter!"
During the meeting half a month ago.
Water Cardinal Schedding had submitted the experimental data for the Integration Potion at that time. He had noticed then that they seemed to be hiding something, but he hadn't paid much attention.
He never expected them to hide the matter of "infant integration"!
"What difference would it make if we knew?"
Water Cardinal Schedding spoke calmly and indifferently. "Even if we had brought this up at that meeting, it would have only increased unnecessary arguments."
"You and I both understand humanity's predicament. We are always on the brink of extinction. If sacrificing some infants can increase the possibility of human survival, why wouldn't we do it?"
"The final result would still be approved. For us, being able to ensure humanity's survival, even if it means sacrificing ourselves, is not out of the question."
Earth Shrine Priest Chief Raymond fell silent.
This further illustrated the importance of the Integration Potion.
"I probably know why that child appeared here," Earth Shrine Priest Chief Raymond suddenly said.
"That child" naturally referred to Killing Death!
The attack on the Earth God Temple had not caused any impact or disturbance.
Night.
In the guesthouse.
Tang Zheng sat on a soft leather sofa, clearly a high-end item, his eyes slightly closed as he quickly thought about the series of events that had occurred today.
"What will the Theocracy's next move be?"
Tang Zheng wasn't sure.
Killing Death's sudden appearance had completely invalidated his previous deductions.
Normally, given Killing Death's status and influence, it would be absolutely impossible for her to appear before him.
"Has there been some change within the Theocracy? Those two High Priests clearly didn't seem to be faking their surprise."
He wanted to confirm some information from Clementine at this moment.
Unfortunately.
Tang Zheng opened his eyes, subtly scanning the walls on either side. In the rooms to the left and right of this one.
There were several individuals with considerable auras, roughly around level 25.
"Detection Interference!"
Tang Zheng activated his magic with an expressionless face, creating a certain amount of detection interference.
"Third Tier · 「Papermaking」!"
Mana surged.
Large quantities of white paper appeared out of thin air. In the blink of an eye, hundreds of sheets had condensed in front of Tang Zheng.
Low-tier 「Papermaking」 produced an extremely large quantity of paper.
"Since I took the 「Death Orb」 from Khajiit back then, it's been a long time since I made a Third Tier scroll."
Tang Zheng picked up the sheets of paper one by one, continuously producing magic scrolls.
In just a moment.
Dozens of Third Tier magic scrolls appeared on the table.
"Mana Infusion!"
"Third Tier Magic · 「Summon Magical Beast」!" Tang Zheng expressionlessly infused this magic into the magic scrolls one by one.
As soon as the full 50 scrolls were made, Tang Zheng tore them all up.
One, two, three, fifty dusty, fist-sized Banshee Birds appeared in the room.
These Banshee Birds were completely silent.
But at this moment, Tang Zheng felt a bit dizzy. A large amount of visual information continuously flooded his mind, as if countless perspectives had appeared out of nowhere.
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