Suddenly, Eugene's vision blurred, and he lost track of Qin Shilei.
"Where are you looking? I'm right here," Qin Shilei's voice came from behind Eugene.
At the same time, Eugene felt a chill on his neck, only to discover the massive sword, like a plank of wood, was now positioned across his throat.
"Lord Shiva!"
The people from the temple around them cried out in alarm.
They wanted to rush forward to save their deity's vessel, but they feared provoking Qin Shilei's killing intent, which might lead him to behead Eugene.
Thus, they found themselves in a predicament.
"Insignificant mortal, put away your filthy long sword. If you damage this body I so painstakingly acquired, I will hunt you down across heaven and earth," Eugene said in his androgynous voice, unhurriedly.
"Hmm!" Qin Shilei probed, "What kind of creature from another world are you, and through which spatial rift did you arrive?"
"I am the great Lord Shiva."
Eugene, unconcerned by the sword at his neck, turned to face Qin Shilei. "Kid, you have decent strength. Kneel and pay respects. I shall take you as my vanguard general. Once you have rendered meritorious service, I may even consider taking you back to the divine realm when my true form descends."
Qin Shilei asked again, "How long until your true form can descend to Blue Star, and what is its power level?"
"Take your sword away now," Eugene's face darkened, and he boomed, "My power is vast and immeasurable. Crushing you would be as easy as crushing an ant. Continue to offend me, and you will suffer endless torment and death."
"This is truly troublesome, being so arrogant even with a sword at your neck," Qin Shilei muttered.
His eyes then instantly turned a brilliant purple, locking onto Eugene's. Before Qin Shilei could activate his Mystic Purple Eyes, a colossal figure suddenly appeared in his spiritual space. The figure was hundreds of meters tall, its appearance and gender indistinguishable.
"Hahaha!" the figure cackled. "Arrogant fool, you dare attempt to control me? Let me show you the power of Shiva!"
With that, Shiva lunged towards Qin Shilei's faint silhouette in the spiritual space.
Suddenly, a dazzling seven-colored light materialized in the spiritual space and then blasted towards Shiva.
"Ah, what the hell is this!" Shiva shrieked, attempting to flee the spiritual space. But before he could turn, the seven-colored light swiftly engulfed him. As the light dissipated, Shiva vanished as if he had never been there, leaving no trace behind.
Meanwhile, on a distant planet, Shiva's true form suddenly opened his eyes and roared, "Who dared to annihilate a wisp of my consciousness?" A trickle of golden blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
Back at Longji Square.
Qin Shilei's consciousness returned to his body. He suddenly felt a chilling sensation from behind him, and his inner warning bells went off frantically.
Teleport!
Without looking back, he instantly teleported away from his original position. When Qin Shilei reappeared a hundred meters away and turned, he saw a blue flame where he had just been standing.
"These beings who call themselves gods and demons, none of them are to be underestimated," Qin Shilei murmured. Although Eugene had been spouting arrogant words, he had been secretly controlling the Ghost Ice Flame, attempting to silently burn Qin Shilei to ashes from behind.
Perhaps because Shiva's presence in Qin Shilei's spiritual space had been annihilated by the colorful light, the Ghost Ice Flame now hovered motionlessly. It neither dissipated nor moved further.
Qin Shilei's gaze fell upon Eugene, who had collapsed to the ground. Eugene was now bleeding from the mouth, his face pale, lying motionless.
Qin Shilei suddenly took out his Dragon Piercing Bow and fired.
*Whoosh!*
Eugene's head exploded like a watermelon. Not wanting to risk the possibility of Shiva sending a more powerful avatar, Qin Shilei decided it was best to eliminate Eugene first.
The high priests and divine servants of the temple, witnessing Eugene's head being blown apart by Qin Shilei's arrow, were startled and hastily turned to flee into the distance.
"Why the rush to leave? Let's have a good chat."
Qin Shilei instantly appeared in front of them. His Mystic Purple Eyes activated again.
"What exactly is Shiva?"
"Shiva is our supreme god."
"How did you manage to have Shiva descend to our Blue Star, and what are the requirements for his descent?"
"After the apocalypse, through our fervent prayers, our temple finally connected with the consciousness of the Overlord God. Later, following my god's instructions, we found Eugene, a suitable vessel. Then, through our rituals, we could make my god descend into Eugene."
"No spatial rift, direct descent?"
"No. According to my god, he descended to Blue Star in his true form tens of thousands of years ago. Now that Blue Star has changed greatly, as long as there are believers praying fervently, he can descend as an avatar through a faith channel."
"Did he say when his true form could descend again?"
"No."
"Besides you, are there others in India who can communicate with Shiva?"
"I don't know."
"Are there any other ways for Shiva to descend to Blue Star again?"
"I don't know."
"You don't know anything. Then, you all die."
Qin Shilei became a blur, circling around them. Countless heads flew into the air. Dozens of Silver realm temple experts were swiftly dispatched by Qin Shilei in less than a minute.
After collecting the spoils, he also put the mammoth's corpse and its tusks into his Qiankun Ring. Then, he approached the Ghost Ice Flame still floating in mid-air.
Ghost Ice Flame: The extreme cold fire generated naturally in the Nine Netherworlds. It burns all things. Fire-attribute evolvers have a very small chance of taming this fire, after which it can be stored within the body.
Well, looks like he'll have to wait for An Qian to try and tame it. He took out a Thousand-Mile Communication Talisman and directly summoned An Qian, asking her to rush to Aya City.
Qin Shilei paid no further attention to the flame, put away King Kong, and rode directly onto Xiao Qiang, heading towards the temple. As he flew above the temple, a familiar figure caught his eye. Qin Shilei's expression changed, and he instantly teleported to the people below.
"It's truly opportune, running into you, Xu Jun."
Without further ado, Qin Shilei attacked and killed Luo Yi and a few others, rescuing Xu Jun. Xu Jun was on the verge of death, his tendons and sinews severed. However, these were minor issues. As long as he was alive, he could be saved. If one healing potion wasn't enough, then ten would do, or even an evolver's ability. After being given five healing potions, Xu Jun finally slowly woke up.
"City Lord, thank you for saving me."
"Don't move, your injuries aren't healed yet." Qin Shilei stopped Xu Jun from trying to get up and pay his respects, then poured more healing potions onto his wrists and ankles. After several more potions, Xu Jun could barely stand.
"Alright, stay here for now. Let me flatten this place first." Qin Shilei summoned King Kong again. "King Kong, Xiao Qiang, flatten this temple and annihilate all living beings within."