"Why aren't you saying anything? Silence is tantamount to admitting it. Let your king come and choose a few fathers," Mo Shougui said relentlessly.
At this moment, Solo and Orochi looked at Polu. Whether to fight or negotiate depended on Polu. Originally, they were confident of victory, but now, with Saidong cooperating with China, they no longer had the advantage.
Mo Shougui is a demigod, and Sai Dong is also a demigod. On the other hand, only Bolu is a demigod on their side. The difference between a demigod and a few peak-level Emperors cannot be made up for.
"Saidon, are you really going to join forces with China?" Polu looked at Saidong again. "All the conditions I promised you are valid. The Church of Light, the Church of Darkness, and China are all yours. What do you say?"
"Polu, stop trying to sow discord here. Aren't they all under the Dark Pope's control now?" Mo Shougui said at this moment. "By the way, do you still want the Holy Book and the Throne? If not, I'll take them back!"
Mo Shougui looked at the holy book and throne made of pure gold and asked.
“Polu, so what if the Dark Pope turns against us? We can still fight,” said the Second Holy Knight Commander.
"It seems you all want to fight?" Mo Shougui's face suddenly turned cold. "Over the years, people have called me a cowardly bastard. Heh heh... Yes! I am indeed a cowardly bastard. My son is dead, my grandson is dead, my son's grandson, and my grandson's grandson are all dead. They all had backbone and courage, but have you ever thought about who they inherited their backbone and courage from?"
"Yes! I, Mo Shougui, have always advocated peace and defense, but that doesn't mean I, Mo Shougui, am afraid to fight. Hua Shen is dead, the four guardians are dead, and the current China belongs to me, Mo Shougui. You all want to take advantage of the situation, humph! Let me tell you, you won't get a single cent."
At this moment, Mo Shougui was very tough. His toughness surprised Li Shanpo and Huangfu Kui. For countless years, Mo Shougui had played the role of peacemaker. Every time, he was humble and smiling, either apologizing or bowing his head. Gradually, everyone forgot that this guy was a demigod!
"If you have nothing to do, get out of China right now, or don't blame me for accidentally killing you later." Mo Shougui exuded a terrifying killing intent.
"Let's go." Polu gritted his teeth. He was somewhat unwilling, but there was no chance of winning if he didn't leave.
"Everyone else can leave, but you can't." Just as Polu was about to leave, Mo Shougui suddenly said, "Because killing you was a condition I agreed to for Sai Dong. Since I agreed, I, Mo Shougui, must keep my word."
“That’s right, everyone else can leave, but you can’t.” Upon hearing Mo Shougui’s words, the Dark Pope immediately replied, and with a swift movement, countless dark energies surged forth.
At this moment, Mo Shougui waved his hand, and a huge dome appeared, filled with holy white light.
"A divine artifact?" Everyone was enveloped in the barrier and was immediately terrified. Even the Dark Pope's expression changed. Li Shanpo and Huangfu Kui were also shocked. Mo Shougui actually had a divine artifact? But they had never heard of it before!
"No one has ever seen this artifact of mine, because everyone who has seen it is dead," Mo Shougui said calmly. "Don't worry, this artifact of mine doesn't have any great offensive power, but it can stop you from escaping. I've given it a name: Turtle Shell."
"Mo Shougui, you said that we were safe and asked us to leave." The Mountain Spirit Emperor's expression changed again and again. This was not an invasion of China by powerful forces! It was clearly a trap set by Mo Shougui, who brought them here and then used this turtle shell to trap them and wipe them all out.
This guy, Mo Shougui, is more terrifying than the four guardians and Hua Shen. He's been playing the fool for countless years, making everyone underestimate him and think he can compromise.
"Back then, when I told you to leave, none of you made a move! Now, it's too late." Mo Shougui said calmly, completely different from the obsequious man he had been before.
"We...we have no intention of being enemies with China." At this moment, someone panicked.
"Since you have no intention of being an enemy, why come at all?" Mo Shougui said calmly.
"Mo Shougui, it seems I really underestimated you." At this moment, Polu looked around and realized that the area was already sealed off. Although he could break through the turtle shell's cover and escape, with the Dark Pope and Mo Shougui watching him, he had no chance at all.
"Gentlemen, don't panic. If we join forces, we might still have a chance to fight." He could only look at the anxious crowd around him and say this.
“You’re right, but I can give you a chance. You can still make a choice now. Are you on my side or the Church of Light?” Mo Shougui said again. “By the way, Master, we were able to kill the Pope, the Emperor and Kyle last time thanks to your help. If it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t have had the chance.”
"Hmm?" Mo Shougui's words suddenly drew everyone's attention to the silent Master Weng.
"So you really are colluding with China. I was wondering why you were the only one who got away with it?" The Second Holy Knight Commander said through gritted teeth, looking at the Great Master.
"I..." At this moment, the Great Master didn't know what to say. No matter what he said, it would be difficult to clear his name. Moreover, he had been firmly labeled as Mo Shougui. Regardless of whether he was right or wrong, the death of the Pope, the Emperor, and Kyle was inextricably linked to him. Furthermore, the Holy See, the Sakura Kingdom, and the GZ Alliance would suppress his India in the future. This was troublesome. This Mo Shougui was truly too insidious.
“Master, there’s no need to endure this humiliation and pretend any longer. We have the upper hand now, so you can reveal your identity,” Mo Shougui continued.
"Great Master, I will kill you!" The Second Holy Knight Commander immediately gripped his heavy sword and was about to attack the Great Master.
At this moment, the Great Master's face was extremely ugly, but then his gaze shifted, and he moved swiftly, dodging the Second Holy Knight Commander's sword and appearing beside Mo Shougui.
"India and China have always been good friends." The Great Master said to Mo Shougui. Since they couldn't avoid it, they might as well form an alliance with China. After all, China was in the upper hand at the moment, which was also the principle he, the Great Master, had always followed.
“That’s right.” Mo Shougui looked at the Master and nodded with a smile.
Seeing Mo Shougui's smile, Master Wu really wanted to slap him across the face. Mo Shougui's behavior today had offended the Holy See, Sakura Country, and GZ Alliance to the point of no return.
No matter how much he hated Mo Shougui, he had to stand with Mo Shougui with a smile at this moment.
"Where are the rest of you?" Mo Shougui asked, looking at everyone.
"My country, South Korea, and China have always been on friendly terms, and I am willing to stand on China's side," the Mountain Spirit Emperor said immediately.
“I am also willing. Our king is willing to come to China to recognize a few fathers.” The person who had previously sought an explanation from China after the king’s father suddenly died has also suddenly changed his tune.
"I'm willing too." At this moment, one by one, they changed their tune.
Seeing that his allies had suddenly sided with China, Polu and the other knights looked extremely grim.
Although they didn't expect these guys to be of much use at first, they absolutely did not want them to side with China, especially at this moment.
Solo and Orochi's expressions were extremely grim. The two of them were now somewhat restless. Although they were sworn enemies with China, given the current situation, they could put aside their hatred for the time being. After all, if they died here, how could they take revenge?
The saying goes, "Where there's life, there's hope," but Mo Shougui didn't say that they were an exception!
“I’m willing to stay on the Chinese side, even if it means sticking to the rules,” Solo immediately said.
"I'm willing too," Orochi said reluctantly.
“You…” Seeing the defection of each and every one of them, Polu and the other five paladins looked somber.
“Yes, but on conditions.” Mo Shougui looked at Orochi and Solo and said, “You must each kill a paladin, or else, you know what will happen?”
"Mo Shougui, you..." Upon hearing Mo Shougui's words, the expressions of Emperor Orochi and Solo changed. Killing a paladin would ruin their future relationship with the Church of Light.
"What are you worried about?" Seeing the two men's grim expressions, Mo Shougui spoke up, "From this day forward, the Church of Light will no longer exist in the world. Why should you worry about the Church of Light's retaliation?"
“If you kill us today, the angels will surely slaughter you all when they descend one day.” Polu panicked.
Emperor Yamata and Solo frowned deeply. Judging from the current situation, it was indeed true that the Church of Light would cease to exist.
Without the Pope and without the presence of paladins, the Holy See of Light is practically defunct.
As for the descent of angels, there's even less to fear. Just as the Dark Pope said, when angels descend, it's not just Seraphim who descend, but also Fallen Angels.
As we all know, Seraphim and Fallen Angels are mortal enemies. The reason why there are the Church of Light and the Church of Darkness is because one side worships Seraphim and the other worships Fallen Angels.
"Make your move! From this day forward, there will be no more light in the world, only darkness," said the Dark Pope, and in the next second he swept towards Polu.
Faced with the onrushing Saidong, Polu's expression changed. Golden light emanated from his body, and a holy sword appeared in his hand. He confronted Saidong head-on. One represented light, and the other represented darkness. The two immediately engaged in fierce combat. The battle between the two demigods caused the space to tremble, and terrifying energy ripples swept out, making everyone tremble with fear.
At this moment, the six paladins held their holy swords, their expressions solemn as they looked at Mo Shougui and his group. Not to mention the others, Mo Shougui alone could deal with them. It seemed that they were truly in grave danger today.
"What are you all still standing there for?" Mo Shougui looked at everyone. "Since you've chosen to be on my side in China, you should do something, especially the two of you. Otherwise, how will I know your sincerity?"
Upon hearing Mo Shougui's words, everyone's faces turned grim. This Mo Shougui was threatening to completely sever their ties with the Holy See! He was utterly ruthless.
“Mo Shougui, although we have agreed to stand on your side, China, we have not agreed to take action for you,” the Mountain Spirit Emperor said.
"Is that so?" Mo Shougui's face turned cold, and he immediately revealed a harmless smile. "Fine, then I'll kill you first."
After Mo Shougui finished speaking, a surge of power emanated from his body and spread towards the Mountain Spirit Emperor. The Mountain Spirit Emperor's expression changed; he hadn't expected Mo Shougui to actually attack him.
He immediately unleashed his aura, attempting to resist Mo Shougui, but the next second, he was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the turtle shell barrier, causing him to cough up blood.
"Hmm?" Everyone's eyes immediately turned to Mo Shougui. With just one strike, although it was unexpected, it had severely injured the Mountain Spirit Emperor. Mo Shougui was indeed so powerful.
"Looks like you're not so bad after all, you actually survived my attack." Mo Shougui murmured to himself. "It's been so many years since I've fought, I'd almost forgotten how to fight."
"Gentlemen, Mo Shougui is an extremely treacherous and cunning man. I advise you not to side with him. If he seeks revenge later, without us, who can do anything to him?" the Second Holy Knight Commander suddenly said.
"You can all rest assured, as long as you take action against the Holy See, I, Mo Shougui, will absolutely keep my word." As Mo Shougui spoke, his aura emanated from him, causing those people to look uneasy.
The Second Holy Knight Commander's words weren't entirely unreasonable. What if, after dealing with the Church of Light, Mo Shougui turned against them? That would be a real problem. If they had known that, they would never have come, even if it meant their lives.
"Believe it or not, it's up to you. I don't care anymore," Mo Shougui said coldly. The next second, he suddenly swept towards the five paladin commanders.
"Paladin's Spirit." Facing the charging Mo Shougui, the five Paladin Commanders immediately released their spirits. The five Paladin spirits, each wielding a holy shield and a holy sword, instantly met Mo Shougui's attack.
A white light emanated from Mo Shougui's hands, which transformed into two crescent-shaped blades. With a wave of his hand, Mo Shougui unleashed two energy blades, sending the five Holy Knights' souls flying backward.
The next second, Mo Shougui's figure suddenly appeared around the Sixth Holy Knight Commander. His figure was like a ghost, and the crescent moon blade in his hand was like a shooting star, about to slice through the Sixth Holy Knight's neck.
At this critical moment, the Second Paladin Commander's Paladin Spirit pushed the Sixth Paladin Commander forward, and the Holy Shield in his hand immediately blocked Mo Shougui's Crescent Moon Blade.
"The light never dies, the angels live on, the Holy Sword of Radiance." The holy swords in the hands of the other four Holy Knights suddenly grew larger, shining with dazzling light, and slashed towards Mo Shougui.
"Do you need any help?" Li Shanpo asked, glancing at Huangfu Kui.
"What do you think? That old guy is a demigod and has a divine artifact. Last time, even the three of us—you, me, and Pulgyi—couldn't do anything to the Pope. Do you think he'll need our help?" Huangfu Kui said. "But that old guy is really good at hiding his true abilities!"
"Yes! The key is that he finally stood up for himself," Li Shanpo nodded and said.
“If he doesn’t stand up for himself, China will really be finished,” Huangfu Kui said. “The most important thing for us now is not to help, but to keep an eye on these guys! Especially Orochi and Solo. If these two see that the Holy See has an advantage, they will probably help the Holy See.”
"Hmm!" Li Shanpo nodded again. "By the way, is your injury still not healed?"
“Even if I’m not fully recovered, I have to pretend I am,” Huangfu Kui said.
Faced with the four radiant holy swords slashing towards him, Mo Shougui frowned. He immediately gathered energy in his other hand, and everyone thought he was going to defend himself.
As the four radiant holy swords slashed down, Mo Shougui's figure vanished.
"Sheathe your swords!" the four paladin commanders roared upon seeing this.
Because Mo Shougui has disappeared, the four radiant holy swords will strike the primordial spirit of the Second Holy Knight Commander.
Although the Second Holy Knight Commander was somewhat stronger than them, how could he possibly withstand the combined attack of the four of them?
Unfortunately, it was too late for them to sheathe their swords. Although they had managed to retract most of their power, the four radiant holy swords still struck the Second Holy Knight Commander's primordial spirit. The Second Holy Knight Commander immediately plummeted downwards, crashing into the turtle shell barrier. The Holy Knight's primordial spirit dimmed, and a trickle of blood spilled from the Second Holy Knight Commander's mouth.
But at this moment, Mo Shougui had already appeared beside the Second Holy Knight Commander, wielding two crescent-shaped blades, and slashed down at the Second Holy Knight Commander's head.
The Second Paladin's pupils contracted, and he hurriedly swung his holy shield to defend himself.
boom…………
His body flew out like a cannonball, crashing into the barrier and spitting out blood.
"Thank you all." Mo Shougui said to the other four paladin commanders.
"Mo Shougui, you shameless scoundrel!" The Third Holy Knight Commander was instantly enraged. His Holy Knight spirit swept towards Mo Shougui, and the divine sword in his hand grew larger again, its dazzling light so bright that it was impossible for anyone to open their eyes.
"Full Moon Storm." The next second, the two crescent moon blades in Mo Shougui's hands spun instantly, and terrifying energy emanated from the spinning blades. In an instant, the two crescent moon blades seemed to transform into two moons, and a terrifying storm immediately spread out from them, causing the space to tremble and vibrate.
Whoosh whoosh… sizzle sizzle…
Two scimitars, transformed into full moons, swept towards the Third Holy Knight Commander, whose Holy Sword was instantly crushed by the crescent moon storm.
A tremendous impact immediately spread out, and the holy sword in the primordial spirit's hand was pitifully thrown out of his grasp. The paladin's primordial spirit hurriedly used his shield to block, "Radiant Holy Shield".
There were only two rounds of crescent-shaped storms, one of which was aimed directly at the Third Holy Knight Commander's body.
Upon seeing this, the other three paladin commanders immediately used their spiritual powers to shield the third paladin commander's body, unleashing the "Radiant Holy Shield."
boom…………
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