"An earth-shattering plan? Relying on these Mother God Cultists?"
"The puppet army from last time was wiped out with a snap of the True God's fingers. Even if they concoct something astonishing, it will only be futile!" Miao Qi said proudly, puffing out her small chest.
"A snap of the fingers?" Lian Ke couldn't help but chuckle. The True God's might was evident to all. However, to say that the puppet army was annihilated with just a snap of his fingers was an exaggeration. Even if you said he swung a sword or unleashed a beam of light, it would be understandable. A snap of the fingers? That had nothing to do with combat!
Miao Qi seemed to sense Lian Ke's doubt and was about to explain properly. Suddenly, Zhang Chen reached out and covered Miao Qi's mouth. "Shh!"
But it was too late. The Mother God Cultists had already discovered Zhang Chen and the others hidden in the bushes.
"Enemies!"
"Damn it, how did they find us?!"
"Quick, block them!"
A figure resembling a priest raised his hands above his head, chanting incantations with intense concentration, performing some kind of ritual. Even upon hearing of uninvited guests, he did not falter. Before him stood a massive, cave-like structure. On both sides, Mother God Cult followers threw large chunks of demonic beast meat into it, along with some crystal cores. wΑp.kanshu伍.net
Behind him, the guards, to prevent the ritual from being interrupted, shouted and charged towards Zhang Chen. kΑnshu伍.ξà
"The dregs of the Mother God Cult dare to attack the True God?" Lian Ke roared, transforming back into her centaur form. She charged out with her four hooves.
*Swoosh!*
A sharp spear pierced through the body of a guard, and her hooves kicked another guard far away. Three or four guards surrounded Lian Ke, yet they couldn't gain any advantage.
Miao Ke, who was about to rush forward to help, was stopped by Zhang Chen. "They are no match for her. We just need to watch!"
"Besides, I'm very curious about what their ritual is for, and what it can summon," Zhang Chen said, crossing his arms, his curiosity piqued. "To go to such lengths and perform a ritual in front of the enemy."
A few more minutes passed, and Lian Ke defeated the last guard. She raised her blood-stained spear, shouting jubilantly.
"Hmm, although your combat power is a bit lacking, your combat experience is quite rich," Zhang Chen said, condensing another crystal core and offering it to Lian Ke. "Eat this and improve your strength!"
"This is for me?"
"Thank you, True God! Praise the True God!" Lian Ke quickly swallowed the crystal core. A warm energy instantly flowed through her limbs and bones. Her strength increased significantly.
"True God, can I become your mount?" Lian Ke asked bravely after much deliberation.
"Mount...?" This time, Zhang Chen was surprised.
"That's right. The highest respect of the centaur tribe for a strong individual is to become their mount and fight alongside them!" Lian Ke said with a serious expression. "I know I'm still a bit weak, but I will strive to train myself and become a qualified mount!"
"Ah? This..." Zhang Chen was momentarily speechless. A request like this? However, considering it was a custom of the centaur tribe, refusing might not be appropriate. But if he accepted...
Zhang Chen looked at Lian Ke in her centaur form. Where would he sit? Sitting directly on her? It felt a bit like taking advantage. Moreover, Lian Ke's upper body was still in front; how would he ride her?
Lian Ke seemed to notice Zhang Chen's hesitation and transformed again, entering her mount form. In this form, she resembled a snow-white warhorse with underdeveloped wings on its sides. At first glance, she looked much like the unicorn mounts of the divine realms.
"Then... alright!" Zhang Chen nodded and mounted her.
"It is my honor, True God!" Lian Ke said excitedly.
"Um... perhaps you could refrain from speaking in your mount form. Otherwise, I feel it's rather awkward!" Zhang Chen said with some embarrassment. What was this situation?
Just then, the Mother God Cult's ritual was nearing its end. As the last piece of demonic beast meat was thrown in, the cave entrance emitted a deep hum. Subsequently, the entire ground began to tremble.
"Hahaha, the ritual is complete! The most terrifying existence in the demonic beast forest has awakened!" the Mother God Cult priest shouted ecstatically. "The contract is signed. You shall become a loyal servant of the Mother God Cult, eradicating all enemies!"
At the same time, a colossal figure slowly began to rise from the ground...