World Snake is quite efficient; in a short time, the investigation had already yielded some results.
His subordinates presented the relevant information to Shuten-dōji, but the leader remained silent throughout.
"The enormous birdcage constructed from holy light can continuously shrink; this technique is truly astonishing."
Shuten-dōji said that he was no longer concerned with drinking and his expression was terrible.
In fact, just as Jiang Wang had guessed, his power system was indeed inextricably linked to the Abyss.
To be precise, the Abyss is part of his power, so he feels that he is at odds with those who wield holy light.
He would find it very difficult to fight against these single-minded Temple members.
"Whether it's the amount of Holy Light or the control over it, it's truly terrifying."
Thinking of this, Shuten-dōji's forehead was already covered in cold sweat.
“We’ve seen this person before, and even that Humanoid Calamity guy reported on him.”
The person who spoke was a strange guy wearing sunglasses, a high-ranking official of World Serpent.
His name is "Bat King," and he is skilled in using sonic magic, making him extremely powerful in combat.
"His name is Jiang Wang. He is a new brat who has just joined the temple, and he is also a newly appointed titled knight."
"Batman said, crossing his arms in front of his chest, striking a cool pose, and then leaning against the wall.
"In a short period of time, he has acquired such amazing combat power and has risen rapidly to become a titled knight."
"Without a doubt, this person must have sworn an oath to the Holy Light, which is why he is acting so strangely."
Shuten-dōji said, narrowing his eyes and subconsciously reaching out to touch his sake gourd.
From God's perspective, his guess is absolutely wrong.
However, if we consider things from his perspective and use general rationality to infer, this is actually the only plausible explanation.
The only way to gain such exaggerated power in such a short time is through the Oath of Holy Light.
In Shuten-dōji's memories, there existed such a monster in the world where he was born.
A person who has just entered the Holy Light realm has not even reached the Void Breaking realm.
However, thanks to the oath of holy light, he managed to unleash an astonishing power in one go.
The power of a full-force strike is comparable to a strike from the third level of the Void Breaking Realm.
In that battle, Shuten-dōji suffered a crushing defeat and could only slink away from his world in disgrace.
That person also died instantly.
At this moment, even if Shuten-dōji reached out and touched his abdomen, he would feel a stinging sensation.
The vow that person made was just a simple sentence.
"My holy light will only be used against the evil Shuten-dōji."
That was all, just an ordinary sentence, but it gave that person the power to absolutely restrain Shuten-dōji.
Of course, if we look closer, there must be a force of world consciousness driving this behind the scenes.
Moreover, when Shuten-dōji wreaked havoc on the world, he had only just been born and his strength had not yet reached its peak.
At that time, he was only at the first level of the Void Breaking Realm.
As time passed, long afterward, Shuten-dōji returned to his homeland and turned that world into ruins.
"I'm afraid the oath he made was directed at our World Serpent."
"It's something like, 'The power of Holy Light will only be used to deal with the World Serpent.'"
"That's why the Soul-Sucking Evil Woman was suppressed, and her fate is now unknown."
Shuten-dōji said, his expression shifting between light and dark, as he reached out and touched his abdomen.
If you lift up his Japanese-style kimono, you'll see a gruesome wound on his abdomen.
It was the powerful, penetrating wound that person had inflicted on him back then.
"Our plan has entered the final acceleration phase and is now unstoppable."
"But this guy is a menace after all, it would be better to find an opportunity to get rid of him."
"It seems that the people of World Serpent are not suitable to take action at the moment, so let the mercenaries handle it."
"Shuten-dōji said, a smile appearing on his face.
If the opponent's Holy Light Oath is directed at the World Serpent, then there will be no problem as long as other organizations take action.
In the ninety million worlds, mercenaries naturally exist, and their numbers are enormous.
In fact, not only specialized mercenary organizations, but even some well-known large organizations have mercenary support functions.
Organizations like "Iron Heart" frequently send out robots to assist in combat.
Newly established small organizations often start as mercenaries in order to accelerate their development and gain recognition.
After all, for an organization to grow, it needs resources, connections, and more members.
Become a mercenary and do some jobs, whether they can be done in the open or not, and whoever the employer is.
If it can generate resources, then it's definitely something to do.
And the World Serpents are definitely the mercenaries' biggest customers, because the "resources" they provide are the very essence of the world.
If it were any other resource, we'd probably have to find some middlemen to exchange it with.
After trying several times, I finally managed to get the resources I wanted.
The fundamental purpose of acquiring resources is, of course, to enhance one's own strength.
The origin of the world is an absolute hard currency; once you get the hang of it, you can use it without any middlemen taking a cut.
Although World Serpent hires them to do absolutely dirty and filthy jobs, they've never cared.
"Should we send the Blood Blade Society, or the Sword Demon Sect?"
"It seems I'll have to work overtime," Batman asked.
Shuten-dōji openly discussed this matter with him, clearly indicating that he intended to entrust it to him.
To ensure the success of this operation, they had already found reliable mercenaries long ago.
The Bat King had already established a good relationship with them long ago.
"Let them all come at him. We must kill this guy. I won't be at ease until he's dead."
Shuten-dōji said, continuing to touch the wound on his abdomen.
The reason he fears the temple and the holy light was probably sown long ago.
Holy light is indeed the light of salvation that shines upon ninety million worlds.
But for a villain like him, it only casts a large shadow.
"I understand. I will handle this guy named Jiang Wang properly."
"Then, what should be done with that man named Horus?"
"The Bat King asked, narrowing his eyes."
"Of course, I took action myself, although I don't know where he came from."
"But among the Holy Light faction, only I can reliably suppress his strength at the fourth level of the Void Breaking Realm."
Shuten-dōji grabbed his sake gourd and drank heartily for a while.
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