Chapter 1384: Chapter 1373: Divine Seed and Divine Blood
“In the past, church and state were one entity, unified under the Pharaoh’s rule, so naturally, such situations would not arise.
Moreover, the temple cannot remain closed. If the Divine Power Mine is not utilized, and the Divine Power accumulates to a certain extent, it will burst through the barrier of the Ancient Sky City.”
“Oh! I see.”
With this explanation, it all made sense to Ning Fan.
Using Divine Power Stones as currency not only alleviates the pressure on the barrier but also mobilizes the enthusiasm of the residents.
Previously, the Pharaoh enjoyed absolute rule, so there was no conflict between the City Hall and the temple.
Even though now they are like water and fire, they have no choice but to cooperate in the face of survival.
One controls the mines, the other wields the converting Divine Artifact, creating a bizarre balance between them.
“The Divine Power of the Sun God is extremely domineering. Once converted, it will be tainted with the aura of Divine Power, never to be shaken off.”
Speaking of this, the old man hurriedly asked, “Kid, you didn’t sacrifice, did you?”
“I’m not that foolish!”
Even without Tielei’s reminder, Ning Fan wouldn’t participate; the flaw in that chaotic True Qi is obvious at first glance.
Thinking of Tielei, Ning Fan remembered the unfinished question, “If Tielei wanted to harm me, why did he remind me?”
The old man laughed heartily, “Silly boy, he wasn’t warning you at all. Once you’re tainted with the Divine Qi, you can’t participate in the Divine Trial at all.”
“You still haven’t explained what the Divine Seed is and why it would harm me?”
“The Divine Seed is like sowing leeks, what do you think happens when they mature?”
Seeing the teasing look in the old man’s eyes, Ning Fan’s heart sank. Once the leeks mature, they get harvested, naturally.
“Tielei would kill me and take the Divine Seed?”
The old man nodded, “Exactly so.”
“But what if I become a Heavenly Gang? Can he, with just Aerial Mastery Peak, still expect to kill me?”
A hint of disdain flashed in Ning Fan’s eyes. Even if he doesn’t become a Heavenly Gang, with his current strength, he doesn’t fear Tielei.
Even though he has that Thousand Year Eye Totem Divine Artifact in his possession.
Keep in mind, this Divine Artifact is solely for defense, offering no offensive bonuses.
“Leaving aside the extremely slim chance of becoming a Heavenly Gang, even if you do, you still wouldn’t be Tielei’s match.”
Noticing the defiance in Ning Fan’s eyes, the old man chuckled happily, “You really have no reason to feel defiant. Once you cohere the Divine Seed, Tielei can effortlessly control you using the Thousand Year Eye Totem. One look can bind you, turning you into a puppet that obeys every command. How would you resist then?”
Ning Fan gritted his teeth, “That old bastard had his eyes on me from the start.”
“He can’t help it. After all, you’re a potential priest grinding away in the junkyard. With such talent for cultivation, it’s hard for Tielei not to plot against you.”
Hearing the old man’s mockery, Ning Fan replied with a sarcastic and playful tone, “Can’t help it, who wouldn’t notice such excellence? Like the sun in the night, the brilliance can’t be hidden.”
The old man couldn’t help but retort, “What kind of bizarre analogy is that? Isn’t the sun in the night just daytime?”
“Let’s not digress.”
Ning Fan replied unhappily, “Why didn’t you find me earlier when you knew I was here? What if I was fooled by that old bastard into participating in the Divine Trial?”
“Well… I’m sorry,” the old man smiled awkwardly, “There were Netherworld Guards by your side, and I was severely injured at that time, unable to approach you.”
After saying that, the old man swiftly explained, “Don’t worry. I’ve been around you all the time. If you were truly deceived, I would definitely have alerted you.”
“That’s more like it.”
Ning Fan felt relieved, as he had been worried about the old man’s safety these past days.
He then asked curiously, “Is the Pharaoh really that strong? It’s said he forced you to retreat without even showing up.”
The old man replied earnestly, “Incredibly strong. A half-step Heavenly Gang and a true Heavenly Gang are worlds apart.”
“Then we can only wait to reap the benefits of watching the tigers fight.”
Initially, Ning Fan thought that with his coordination with the old man, they might stand halfway against the Pharaoh.
Now it seems entirely impossible.
“Old man, how could you entrust such an important Divine Artifact to others?”
Ning Fan couldn’t help but mutter to himself, then sighed, “Looks like I can’t go to the temple over there.”
Ning Fan joined the temple originally to provoke a conflict with the City Hall.
Now it seems that Tielei’s staunch support for him was solely for that Divine Trial.
If he refused, the old monster might turn hostile right on the spot.
Thinking of this, Ning Fan couldn’t help but sigh; he had no desire to be harvested like leeks.
“Don’t put it that way,” the old man said with an odd expression, “The Divine Trial might just be your opportunity.”
“What opportunity?”
Ning Fan instinctively asked, then drooped dejectedly, “Didn’t you say that by forming the Divine Seed, I’d be controlled by Tielei?”
The old man chuckled darkly, “What if you weren’t controlled by him?”
“Could it be?”
Ning Fan’s spirit stirred. If it indeed was as such, the benefits would be vast.
Not only could he enhance his strength but continue his undercover mission within the temple, inciting hatred between Tielei and the Pharaoh.
“The Divine Trial is a space entirely constructed from Divine Power; the so-called Divine Seed is a crystal of Divine Power. Tielei can control the Divine Seed simply because of his command over the Thousand Year Eye Totem.”
The old man smiled slyly, “What if the true master of the Divine Power personally descended, do you think he’d still cause a stir?”
“Then Tielei won’t be able to make any waves.”
Saying this, Ning Fan was surprised, “Isn’t the master of the Divine Power the Sun God? Wasn’t it said that he has already fallen?”
“Have a look at this.”
With that, a blood-red crystal emerged from the old man’s forehead.
The crystal appeared sharp and glittering, like a diamond.
“Haven’t you always wondered why I firmly believe in the existence of real Divine Spirits in this world?”
Even before Ning Fan could respond, the old man sighed softly, “I didn’t die under the two Divine Artifacts back then, thanks to this drop of Divine Blood.”
Ning Fan was shocked, “This is the blood of the Sun God?”
“That’s right!”
The old man said proudly, “Those two traitors thought themselves invincible with the Divine Artifacts, not knowing that this drop of Divine Blood is the true esoteric secret of the Pharaoh.
Without the legacy of this drop of Divine Blood, one could never become a true Pharaoh.”
“Open your mouth!”
Instinctively, Ning Fan opened his mouth and soon felt something foreign enter his body, then transform into a warm current, vanishing without a trace.
Through this act, Ning Fan had absorbed the drop of Divine Blood.
“Old man, you…”
The old man shook his head, “Don’t worry. This drop of Divine Blood will not taint your True Qi; it might even help you genuinely refine the Divine Power.”
“That’s not what I meant,” Ning Fan said anxiously, “Isn’t it the Pharaoh’s token? What will you do now that you’ve given it to me? Do you have a second one?”
The old man murmured, “This is the only drop in the world.”
“Then…”
“You rascal, stop questioning. Only you can bring out the greatest effects of this drop of Divine Blood.”