Chapter 352
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Chapter 352: Dark Deception
If an ordinary person suddenly heard the revenge target in their mind, they would likely be so terrified that they’d freeze or panic.
But the witch, clearly not an ordinary being, was immune to such emotions. Her mind was far beyond that of any normal person, and fear was a concept she had never known.
She simply smiled faintly, turned around, and saw Bai Yan, clad in a black robe, standing not far away.
The profligate, oh-ho.
Merete Chambers smiled and said, “I’ve uncovered your identities at Tulip Manor—the profligate, Bai Yan, Viscount Edmond… I never expected you to have so many different faces.”
Bai Yan remained silent, his gaze fixed on the jet-black ring in his hand.
“It’s not safe to talk here. Let’s go,” the witch suggested, discreetly hiding the ring in her bosom.
Indeed, she was right. They were deep within the underground of the Temple of Dark Light. Even though the Savior had become partially insane, the risks of being here to steal something were still great.
Once the Divine Executor and Silence determined a victor, if that winner emerged victorious, both sides would be trapped with no way to escape.
At that moment, Bai Yan smiled.
He had learned an important piece of news—the slime assigned to resolve the Ritual of Tranquility had received an immense opportunity from the Flame Phoenix.
“Fusion Slime” had consumed the final piece of material needed for the Crown Ceremony, and had successfully ascended to the level of Crown!
This was why Bai Yan had sent a slime instead of Ganis, the Fist of Duel.
Through several simulations in the “Babel Tower” game, he learned the art of negotiating with the slime and persuaded the Flame Phoenix to give it the final material. That material was hard to find in Noah’s world but was abundant in the Flame Phoenix’s world.
She found the slime amusing and cute, so she casually handed it over.
Another reason was that Bai Yan had learned through the “Babel Tower” game that Ganis had strong reluctance toward saving the people of Annottales. After completing the task, both his mood and loyalty would decline.
In Ganis’ eyes, the people of Annottales were more evil than the Dead Silence, so Bai Yan no longer pressed the issue.
Thus, he decided to send a slime into battle this time.
Many members of the Dark Light Church had witnessed a deep blue slime gripping a lightning-infused greatsword, engaging in a fierce battle against multiple terrifying creatures on the streets where the Ritual of Tranquility unfolded.
The slime emitted an eerie “gurgle, gurgle, gurgle” sound as it fought relentlessly.
The scene was truly chilling.
“Let’s go then.”
Bai Yan nodded calmly, his expression neutral, neither sad nor happy, as he responded to the witch.
He was determined to obtain the “key” that she had just hidden away.
“Why didn’t you help just now?”
Outside the Temple of Dark Light, the Head of Dark Night, an elderly blind man, spoke coldly, his voice laced with accusation.
“I couldn’t make it in time,” Captain Chris replied calmly, showing no fear.
“Hmph!” The Head of Dark Night scoffed. “I’ve been observing the Saints for years. I know there are some within the church who are going against the teachings and even the prophecies of the Savior of Dark Light…”
“If I find substantial evidence, don’t blame me for being ruthless.”
“You’re overthinking it…” Captain Chris responded, his tone now colder. “Everything I do, all of it, is for the things the Savior wishes to protect. As for your Saints’ matters, I prefer not to involve myself…”
He paused, then added, “To be honest, you’re a saint and I’m a Knight of the Divine Blade. I’m afraid you have no authority over me, do you?”
The Head of Dark Night was silent. It was true that they weren’t part of the same faction within the church. However, in moments like these, rules and systems became irrelevant.
At such times, those systems and rules were nothing more than decorations, tools of civilization and order.
“Look!”
Christine, who had been quietly observing, suddenly pointed to the sky, breaking through the tension.
They had noticed it long before.
In the sky, a nearly invisible “black hole” was slowly expanding.
The victor was about to be decided!
If the leader of the Dead Silence Church, “Silence,” emerged victorious with the power of the Ruin-level Relic, the remaining members of the Dark Light Church would face a terrifyingly powerful enemy.
If such a being rampaged unchecked, even if the saints could defeat her, there might not be an Annottales left to protect.
Of course, the best outcome would be a victory for the Incarnation of Dark Light, and everything would be resolved, great and well.
But the mystery and power of the Ruin-level Relic were known to both the saints and Captain Chris.
They feared that the power of this relic could indeed pose a massive threat to the Divine Executor and even the god-level “Silence” of Apocalypse.
As such, everyone had been anxiously awaiting the result of this top-level battle in Noah’s world.
And now, the victor had emerged!
The old man in the black robe appeared in the sky once again, and the crowd erupted in cheers!
The Divine Executor was invincible!
After a pause, the leader of Dead Silence, “Silence,” still did not appear. Many began to speculate that she may already be dead.
The black hole vanished in an instant, leaving the sky calm again as if the battle had never happened.
The old man in the black robe glanced down at Annottales, his gaze sweeping over the city.
This familiar city, which had stood for a thousand years, was still enveloped in a white mist.
With just a thought, the white mist that had lingered over Annottales for three days began to dissipate.
The people of Annottales cheered in relief.
The crisis had finally passed.
“The Divine Executor of humanity… This is the first and last time I assist you, repaying the gratitude for saving my civilization… Farewell, never to be seen again.”
The fiery phoenix cried once more before disappearing into thin air. She had left Noah’s world.
The Divine Executor remained silent.
With a gentle wave of his hand, hundreds of black lights soared, erasing all followers of Dead Silence not covered by the white mist.
Among them, even Crown-level followers of Dead Silence couldn’t resist, fading into nothingness.
The injured and commoners quickly found their wounds healed within the black light.
The miraculous power left members of the Dark Light Church in awe.
Moments later, the old man in the black robe stood before the Head of Dark Night, Captain Chris, Christine, Evie, and her devoted maid.
They all saw that he was unharmed, and for a brief moment, each person’s thoughts drifted.
“Old man.”
“Great Leader!”
Each had their own nickname, though the Head of Dark Night remained silent.
The most powerful Divine Executor in this world nodded calmly, taking in the scene.
“Silence, I don’t have much longer to live…”
“But the ‘Ruin-level Relic’ she possessed indeed held extraordinary power.”
“I wonder who will possess it in the future.”
In the wilderness outside Annottales.
“Thankfully, I managed to escape… What a terrifying creature…”
Merete Chambers squinted in the direction of the city, a smile playing on her lips.
The people of the Dark Light Church fought hard but gained no advantage. Yet, for her, the most important thing had been achieved.
“Is this the key?”
Bai Yan held the pitch-black ring in his hand, his expression calm.
He had unknowingly activated the Deep Blue World.
Even Merete Chambers didn’t know when the “key” to the Ultimate Ritual had been taken from her.
A cold glint flashed in her eyes.
“I’ve helped you several times, and now you want to steal this from me?”
Her tone, once playful, now carried an icy, deadly intent.
Becoming a deity had been the witch’s obsession for countless years, across countless reincarnations!
Trapped by fate and enduring endless cycles of tragic deaths, her only way to break free was to ascend to the Divinity Throne. Only by reaching the Divinity Realm could she escape her torment!
“You’ve grown stronger,” Bai Yan replied, evading the question.
Indeed, within just a few months, Merete Chambers had become considerably stronger through the power of the Ruin-level Relic.
She had ascended as a lower-ranked Crown, a remarkable feat.
Her rapid progress was extraordinary, but compared to the overpowered beings in the Babel Tower, it wasn’t much at all.
“Unfortunately, I’m still not strong enough.”
Bai Yan observed the witch, undeterred. With the Ruin-level Relic she had used, she had ambushed and killed Tao Wu, a middle-ranked Crown. This was also the main reason he hadn’t stopped her from leaving Tatsumi City earlier.
But now, the tables had turned. He held the knife, and she would be the one carved.
Were they still negotiating?
Merete Chambers coldly interrupted, “I’ve helped you more than once, and you promised me entry into the Babel Tower, yet you still haven’t kept that promise.”
Bai Yan interrupted her and nodded. “I’ll take this and deliver it to the Respected Savior of Babel Tower. Once you prove yourself, He may grant you entry.”
“You have no honor!”
Merete Chambers’ tone turned frigid. She was truly angered this time!
Getting into the Babel Tower was crucial, but so was the “key” to the Ultimate Ritual.
“So, you truly intend to be heartless and snatch the key from me?”
“Mmm.” Bai Yan nodded, offering no objection.
“…”
Merete Chambers fell silent.
Her task of entering the Babel Tower hadn’t succeeded yet, but she didn’t hold any true resentment.
Her luck just wasn’t aligned with Bai Yan’s. What could she do?
And as for the deceit surrounding the “key,” Bai Yan had figured her out completely.
“Alright then, since that’s the case, I have nothing more to say,” Merete Chambers finally relented, bowing her head in rare submission.
She sighed and revealed a dazzling smile. “You’re stronger than I thought. I sense it. At the level of Potential Apocalypse, I’m no match for you… Looks like you’ve been hiding your true power all along.”
“Ah, in the end, this is still a world where the strong are respected. Even if you force me into this situation, what can I do…?”
“Overflowing in the World, Recording Everything!”
Suddenly, the Book of Concealment appeared, and she launched a surprise attack!
