In the illusory world, everyone is scheming for themselves.
Just like how Luo Na drove Lu Cang to the brink of despair.
Predicting others' actions is not necessarily as difficult as you might imagine.
Because there are some things that must be done.
"Even Izuparut's theory of the Great Dao is still an incomplete and broken path..."
"To perfect this path... Yug, your strength is still indispensable."
While Bai Lu is indeed intelligent, she still lacks sufficient experience.
Developing a theory by working alone is an incredibly difficult task.
Even if it can be completed, it's unknown how much time it will take.
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【Jiaoshan】
"Lord White Deer, Lord Yug means that he hopes to take you as his disciple."
"He will impart to you more advanced knowledge."
"Furthermore, I am willing to help you perfect your path to enlightenment."
"You should also know that the path of merging with the Dao is inherently a dead end."
"The twists and turns involved are enough to drive anyone studying it crazy."
"Izparut is ultimately just a god of magic. Even with its vast knowledge, it can hardly compare to the true embodiment of knowledge."
“What He cannot do, Our Lord can do.”
"My lord promises that he will never do anything to harm you."
"It will also help you regain the sky."
"As long as you're willing to come with me..."
Canmeng slowly introduced the story, word by word.
"I think this is a good deal for both of us."
"Lord Yug also said that in the Illusionary Realm, there are never any eternal enemies."
"There is only mutual benefit."
With sincerity on its hazy face, it bowed deeply to the white deer and extended a heartfelt invitation.
The white deer looked at Canmeng.
"I think what Yug needs is not just ordinary knowledge."
"If he only needs knowledge, I don't need to go in person."
"What He wants is probably knowledge about the Way."
Canmeng chuckled twice: "Lord Bailu, you are indeed exceptionally intelligent."
"Yes, your path to enlightenment is also Lord Yug's path to advancement."
"Therefore, we hope you will come with us."
When Bai Lu received Can Meng's invitation, she said calmly, "What if I say no?"
"Does this mean Yug isn't going to get promoted?"
Canmeng wore a faint smile: "Lord Bailu, I don't think you are someone who can't distinguish between what's important and what's not."
"When something is beneficial to both parties, a smart person would not do something that would result in a lose-lose situation."
The canopy still wore a kind smile, and it had already raised its lowered body.
"Lord White Deer, my lord will perfect your path to Dao and help you bring Lu Cang back to this world."
"And He also completed the ascension ceremony to God through this path."
"Through this method, humanity has gained the protection of a future true god, and thereafter you and humanity will also have a deep friendship with the true god."
"Isn't this something that everyone can be happy about?"
The fading light depicts a bright future.
If what it says is true, it is indeed a good move, a brilliant move.
It could also resolve the future crisis of the human race, pose a fatal threat to Rona, and even potentially bring back Lu Cang's Divine Hand.
The other party's offer was too good to be true, and Bai Lu couldn't find a reason to refuse.
"I have no intention of becoming anyone's disciple."
"Of course, you can decide this matter yourself. If you don't want to, you can just register your name with our Church of Truth and Knowledge."
Bai Lu then asked, "Where do you want me to go, and how long will I be gone?"
"When will they rescue my brother?"
"There will be many places to go. The matter of merging with the Dao requires extensive research and verification. Some of the necessary materials can only be obtained by going to certain essential places."
"But once we obtain Lord Cangqiong's precious knowledge, the progress should be much faster."
"It is not convenient for my lord to show himself right now. It seems that someone is watching my lord, and my lord is avoiding the spying of some being."
"Does a quasi-god have to hide like a rat?"
"Lord Bailu, there is no shortage of powerful beings in this world. If we are not careful, we may end up like Cangqiong."
Canmeng gave a forced smile and responded politely.
Tsk.
"Lord Bailu, I think we will be long-term partners in the future."
"It's best not to use overly harsh language."
Leng Qingying couldn't help but remind Bai Lu from the void: "Bai Lu! You need to think this through."
Bai Lu nodded gently and said to Leng Qingying in her heart, "I know, this might be a trap."
"But what would my older brother do if it were him?"
"I think if it were my older brother, he would definitely try every possible hope he could find."
"I don't know if I'll be able to find any more clues about my brother if I miss this opportunity."
"Am I... am I going to give up on saving my brother?"
Even if it might be a trap, I'm going!
Bai Lu's tone was resolute.
It was as if Canmeng could see into the thoughts of the white deer.
Even though Bai Lu's expression was as cold as ice, revealing no emotion, Can Meng still said, "Lord Bai Lu, I do not think this is a sad thing."
"Lord Yug is a great and benevolent god; you will feel His greatness."
Bai Lu clenched her fist, but quickly relaxed it again.
He took a deep breath.
"When will my brother be saved?"
Canmeng replied with certainty, "When our Lord's ascension ceremony is completed, it will also be the day the heavens are freed from their confinement."
"Lord White Deer, when Cangqiong will be freed depends on your efforts."
“If you wish, our Lord has entrusted you with the spiritual imprint.”
“You can sign a contract with Him directly in your own name.”
If a contract is required, Bai Lu is not worried that the other party will go back on their word.
At the very least, the contractual obligations must be fulfilled.
Exploiting loopholes in contracts is something that's easy for ordinary people, but impossible for the members of the Godslayer Guild.
Lu Cang's contract law is the most complete contract law in later generations.
It is constrained by the languages of various races and the grammar of various special meanings in the fantasy world.
This guarantees the absolute accuracy of the contract.
A contract that is entered into voluntarily is valid with the true God.
Unless the other party has divine authority to forcibly change the contents of the contract, or divine authority to cheat directly on the contract.
However, in the "Record of Divine Positions and Authority" left by Lu Cang, there is no record of the knowledge god position having such corresponding divine authority.
"Fearless! Is the white deer a threat, meow?"
The fearless warrior stood beside Xiumi, also watching the white deer from a distance.
"I don't know, I don't feel anything."
Intuition is often useful to oneself, but it is not particularly sensitive to others.
Unless it involves closely related people and the matter has become serious enough.
"But if I were Lu Jie, I would probably do the same."
"I also feel that this might be our opportunity."
"I support Sister Lu. We can't just give up without even trying."
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Lu Cang watched as Can Meng and Bai Lu made a pact, and then took Bai Lu away.
Lu Cang did not take any steps to obstruct the process.
He simply turned around and walked back to the guild stronghold, then used the portal in the guild stronghold to arrive at Qingxi City.
Qingxi City remains as prosperous as ever.
However, a church in Qingxi City was dilapidated and cracked, desolate and bleak, with no believers in sight.
The Church of Wealth
Unsurprisingly, Rona's church has now completely fallen out with the human race, and her followers are practically mortal enemies with them.
Although the whole thing was done by Lorna and had nothing to do with anyone else.
Others also have almost no right to participate in the battles of true gods.
But that's how faith works; it's like Lu Cang representing the human race.
Lorna represents the Church of Wealth.
When the highest-ranking officials harbor grudges against each other, it also means that those at the bottom will become enemies with each other.
As the anger of the human race reached its peak, a war between the Church of Wealth and the human race was arguably inevitable.
However, in the face of the human race, which was at its zenith.
At this stage, the power of a city's church is simply no match for that of the human race.
The human race returned victorious.
However, this victory did not bring much joy.
Lu Cang walked into the shadows of Qingxi City.
Qingxi City is not a simple city.
There is a hidden passage here that leads underground.
Once inside the passage, it was pitch black, and even one's senses could not extend very far.
Fortunately, Xiumi has extremely strong perception.
Perception capability includes not only range, but also anti-interference capability and penetration capability.
This level of concealment alone is not enough to stop Lu Cang from spreading his senses.
In the darkness, creatures of pure darkness would occasionally emerge from within the walls.
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[Life Extractor]
[Race: Abyss Drainer]
[Level: 105]
[HP: 700 million]
[Divine Position: None]
[Divine Power Rank: None]
[Special Feature: Attacks absorb maximum health, causing enemies to permanently lose their maximum health.]
[Description: A low-level creature from the abyss, skilled at drawing life from others through darkness to feed itself.]
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This creature can steal the maximum health points of other people.
It's disgusting.
However, the mortal abyss-drawers cannot affect beings with divine qualities.
Their ability to steal maximum health has no effect on Lu Cang.
One after another, the half-bodies of the Life Drainers emerged from the thick darkness from all directions.
It felt like Sadako crawling out of the TV.
Lu Cang strolled through the darkness.
However, these beings in the darkness did not flee like frightened birds upon seeing Lu Cang, unlike mortals who would flee at the mere sight of a god.
Instead, it was like a moth in the dark seeing a spark.
They approached Lu Cang.
For these nearby beings.
Lu Cang raised his hand, and several golden arcs of electricity flickered at his fingertips, the arcs leaping and connecting to the body of a [Life Drainer].
Crackling sound—
The light flickered slightly in the darkness.
Immediately afterwards, the electric arc flickered continuously.
With just a faint sound, like the gentle crackling of an electric mosquito swatter, they heralded the end of both their lives and their souls.
Lu Cang traveled in the darkness for approximately three hours.
This dark space is distorted.
The area of Qingxi City is not even as large as the winding space inside.
They gradually approached a gate inside.
Qingxi City.
This city is no ordinary city.
This is the site of the first battle in the interdimensional war that would follow.
The Upper Realm is not as peaceful as it appears on the surface. As the core area of the Illusionary Realm, there are quite a few creatures that covet the Upper Realm.
In fact, various dimensions in the outside world have already created passages leading to the upper realms...
The independent nation of the Crown race is a place that no other creature would dare to attack.
However, if it's a superior race, they should think twice.
The Abyss was the first plane to invade the upper realm, and its invasion site was Qingxi City.
In fact, in the first life, the human race actually had a period of time where they fought against the dimensional invasion together with the races of the upper realms.
At that time, the human race was weak.
While they had grudges against the superior races, they were then facing a more threatening foreign invader.
The superior races were also forced to fight alongside the humans.
The dark portal to this place is guarded by a slimy creature called the Slowpoke.
It sensed that someone had entered its perception.
Who is it?
I can't believe I found this place!
The moment it saw Lu Cang, it immediately took action.
A thin, slow veil instantly enveloped Lu Cang.
【Slowing Veil - A thin veil that slows movement is cast over an area, reducing the speed of all enemies within the area by 30%】
[Divine Authority - Proximity Repulsion: Enemies will slow down the closer they get to you, reducing their speed by up to 0.02-0.01 times.]
Whoosh!
However, Lu Cang was completely useless.
The moment he saw Lu Cang, Lu Cang arrived in front of him at a speed almost equivalent to teleportation.
Wow, so fast!
You can't sense his speed at all.
Even though this person was slowed down so much, did they still get close to me in an instant?
What's going on?!
Lu Cang gently tapped his forehead with one hand, a faint smile spreading across his face.
"Don't worry, I won't kill you."
"However, please inform the master of the Fallen Land that I may be staying in the vicinity for a while, and have it prepare to see me."
"Who...who are you...?"
"Me..."
"Who I am is not important, what matters is that you report it this way."
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The Land of Fallen Souls
"Depend on……"
At this moment, the master of the Fallen Land within the Abyss, [Abyss Mist], was trembling all over.
What exactly is going on?
What terrifying being has come to this barren land?
A woman with long blonde hair.
Human beings.
"Oh."
"I was accidentally caught in the spatial turbulence."
"When I came to my senses, I realized I had actually arrived at this place."
"Since we're unfamiliar with this place, we might need to trouble you a bit."
The woman with long golden hair smiled slightly, possessing an indescribable charm.
But the consciousness of the Abyss told it, no...
You absolutely cannot refuse the person in front of you.
If I refuse her, I might fall into deep misfortune the next second, or perhaps even die.
Moreover...
The being before me...
His divine power had reached its peak, placing him at the pinnacle of demigod power.
I feel like I could break through to the level of a pseudo-god at any moment.
Even a false god's divine power is something to be respected wherever they are.
Because above that, there are only quasi-gods and true gods.
Furthermore, upon reaching the level of a false god, one will also possess some formidable life-saving abilities, making it difficult for another false god to kill another false god.
Even if they can't win, escaping shouldn't be a problem, unless the difference in strength between the two false gods is too great.
"Haha... So you're a visitor from afar."
"Our materials in the Abyss are simple, and we have nothing to offer you."
"Of course, please feel free to ask if you need anything."
Abyss Mist is also the pinnacle of demigod power.
That's why it didn't want to provoke the being in front of it.
If two demigods at the peak of their divine power were to fight, and the battle reached its limits... it would absolutely be a losing proposition.
Either the opponent wins, or in order to survive, one has to undergo a power surge and advance to a higher level.
Either you win, or your opponent, in order to survive, undergoes a power surge and advances to a higher level...
These are the two possible outcomes.
Either way, it's extremely bad.
Therefore, it's best to avoid fighting if possible.
It is true that most creatures of the abyss are crude and brutal.
But having already reached the level of a demigod, he was no longer a frog in a well.
I've gained some knowledge and understand some basic etiquette.
"Then, that's troublesome."
"Haha, not at all."
Yuanwu: "Being stranded in a place like the abyss is indeed quite unlucky."
"I see you're having some bad luck. Luckily, my position is related to fortune, and I know a little about magic to pray for good luck. How about I pray for you?"
Yuanwu sighed inwardly.
I really don't want to take on this trouble.
But since we're already here, we might as well make the best of it and talk to this person to see if we can exchange some useful information.
Visitors from other places are quite rare in the abyss.
If we can seize the opportunity, it might just be a chance for us.
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