Chapter 609 Flower of Blood and Bone · "The City of Countless and Unspeakable Sins"
Xia Xiu felt that the huge stars were surrounding him, as if he was in an endless deep sea.
Countless touches came from all directions, as if there was an invisible force caressing his skin. His nerve endings felt that kind of indescribable pressure, as if every cell was stretched infinitely and placed in an inescapable oppression.
During this oppression, his vision began to blur, as if through layers of fog, he vaguely saw a magnificent palace.
The palace flashed before his eyes, like an ancient temple growing out of flesh and blood.
On that giant flesh-and-blood planet, [Ion's Miracle] stood proudly.
This majestic and majestic palace grows in flesh and blood and blooms in the endless void, appearing holy and grand.
The entire city seems to have grown from the body of the flesh and blood god, spreading across the entire planet.
This is——[Inner Temple]!
Its existence is very counter-intuitive.
Forged by the sarkic sorcerer Ion, a planetary city-state rises from the immensity he covers.
It is not composed of countless twisted souls as rumored, and every brick is filled with endless wailing and pain.
On the contrary, the city-state buildings on Dragon Mother all shine with ancient and sacred brilliance.
What’s more, it’s extremely extravagant!
[Inner Temple] At the core of the main city, stands a magnificent temple and towering walls.
The entire temple is made of exquisite stone and exudes an awe-inspiring and sacred atmosphere.
The front entrance of the temple is spacious and solemn, supported by two huge copper pillars. The capitals are decorated with gorgeous lotus patterns, which seem to tell the visitors endless history and glory.
The walls of the temple are carved with intricate patterns and symbols.
The walls were inlaid with gems, which shone brightly under the starlight, illuminating the entire palace.
Surrounding the entire city is a magnificent Great Wall. This wall is made of jasper and shines with crystal clear light.
The foundations of the city wall were decorated with various precious stones: the first foundation was jasper, the second foundation was sapphire, the third foundation was green onyx, the fourth was emerald, the fifth was onyx, the sixth was ruby, the seventh was yellow sapphire, and the eighth It is beryl, the ninth is red jade, the tenth is jade, the eleventh is agate, and the twelfth is amethyst.
These gems sparkle under the stars, like stars in the night sky, dotting the whole city with splendor.
Each of the twelve gates of the city is made of a whole pearl. Each gate is a huge pearl, emitting a soft radiance, as if welcoming everyone who enters this city. The soul of the sacred city.
The streets in the city are paved with pure gold, like clear glass, shining with endless light under the reflection of stars.
There is a river flowing out from the main city of [Inner Temple], nourishing the entire main city, and then divided into four channels, extending to the entire planet.
The land surrounded by the first river, there is gold;
The gold in that land is good, and there are pearls and onyx.
The place surrounded by the second river, there are two fruit trees;
They are twin trees, but unfortunately there are no fruits on the trees.
The place surrounded by the third river, where there are all kinds of beautiful trees;
Not only are these trees pleasing to the eye, but they also produce edible fruit.
The land surrounded by the fourth river, where birds are singing and flowers are fragrant;
Wrapped in this river is... a land flowing with milk and honey.
When Xia Xiu saw this magnificent city of miracles, he felt an indescribable shock in his heart.
The Witch King in the Inner Temple...
The Great Warlock Ion...
"He... He really created a paradise for mankind."
A paradise that can support mankind, with rich vegetation, beautiful trees and Adequate water source.
With abundant pastures and luxuriant livestock, fertile farmland and abundant crop harvests, Paradise has a rich living environment. People can enjoy abundant material resources and live a carefree life. Paradise is filled with peace and prosperity.
This is the most beautiful miracle and the most perfect blessing that Yen has given to mankind.
He also had a glimpse of how magnificent the miracles erected by the founder of Sarkia were.
『Steal the power of the Dragon Mother and nurture thousands of humans! 』
The Dragon Mother is born to kill, which is the principle of Tao.
The Dragon Mother is "Heaven and Earth".
He gives birth to all things and destroys all things.
Plants grow, bloom, bear fruit, and eventually wither and die; animals are born, grow, reproduce, and eventually age and die.
Life and death are a cycle, a destiny given by God, and a manifestation of the essence of [the immensity He covers].
He is heaven and earth, and the Taker of all things.
He is the thief of all things.
Just like the changes of heaven and earth, the rotation of the four seasons, and the laws of nature, they are constantly "depriving" and "transforming" the form and state of all things.
For example, the replacement of spring, summer, autumn and winter, and the cycle of growth and death, all show the process of heaven and earth depriving and changing all things.
All things are the deprivers of man.
All things are stolen by man.
Human beings survive in this world and need to rely on all things to maintain their lives.
Humans obtain natural resources, animals and plants for food, clothing, tools, etc., which are deprived from all things.
On the contrary, man is also the expropriator of all things.
Man is the thief of all things.
Humans use their wisdom and power to obtain resources from nature, make and use tools, and transform the environment, thereby depriving other creatures and some of nature's resources.
Circulation and change, existence and deprivation - [You should practice the way of stripping! 】
Ion’s miracle is really...
"The way to observe the sky, the way to hold the sky——"
Sarkia should have walked on the "path of peeling off" left by him.
The way of stripping away is not just negative deprivation, but also positive giving; not the way of depriving everything, but the way of holding the balance high in deprivation and giving.
Did Ian ever strip away all that was good?
Did Yann ever indulge in all evil?
Once upon a time, St. Cassius Celia followed in the footsteps of Ion.
He said, I should practice the way of separation, and doing nothing against evil is evil.
The purple-robed emperor is a depriver, but he is a depriver of human beings, and he is the enemy of flesh.
So he chose to prove the truth with his own life, defend the core program of Sarkia, and assassinate the purple-robed emperor.
He successfully defended the will left by Ion and defended everything that Sarkic could be proud of.
"So, what now?"
The extremely sad voice resounded in the spirit of the fourth sword holder in the kingdom of heaven.
Xia Xiu looked back subconsciously as he looked down at the incredible city.
The scene began to collapse, new scenes began to cover his meaning, and he was able to cut off this covering.
But he did not choose to do this because he did not perceive any hostility or any threat.
Click——
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As the world spins, a new scene appears.
The sky is filled with yellow sand.
Then he saw someone.
The man had gray hair and gray eyes, a high nose bridge and a slightly aquiline tip, showing an unyielding temperament.
There were several deep scars on his cheeks and chin. He knelt down on a cracked ground with thorns on his back.
Above him, there is a magnificent [Floating City].
The words of judgment began to spread from the City of Heaven to the surrounding areas.
[Gaius Cassius Clea.
You were an outstanding officer in the glorious history of the Oletin Empire, serving the empire's territory and glory.
However, it was you, the commander of the Praetorian Guards, who committed a heinous crime against the Holy Emperor Caligula.
You are accused of participating in and masterminding the assassination of Emperor Caligula, with the intention of subverting the rule of the empire and destroying the peace and stability of Oletin.
Do you know that your actions not only betrayed the emperor, but also betrayed the Oletin Empire to which you swore allegiance. 】
The imperial judge stood on the high judgment platform, surrounded by the solemn Oletin guards. Except for the roar of the engine, everyone in the entire city in the sky was silent, and all eyes were focused. Among the defendants, as well as the murderer and regicide who was about to be executed by gunfire - Cassius Clea.
"Everything I did was to save Oletin from the tyranny of the tyrant."
[Absurd! ! ! ! 】
On the floating city, the gods were furious.
【Your crime is extremely despicable, and what you did is simply an unforgivable betrayal.
You actually have the guts to murder the emperor. You are really as arrogant and ignorant as a lunatic.
How dare you say that you are doing it for Oletin's future. You are nothing but a shameful traitor and a blatant provocation to the law and order of the empire! ! ! 】
“My heart and my actions are as clear as a mirror, and everything I do is righteous.”
Cassius Clea has no fear.
He was originally looking up at the heavenly beings in the sky, but his arrogant attitude made everyone present feel that he was looking down on them from his soul.
This also made them even more angry!
【shut up! ! ! 】
【You shameless person! You actually still call your betrayal justice?
The existence of people like you will only tarnish the glory of Oletin.
You don't deserve to talk about justice at all, you are nothing but a despicable traitor, a heretic believer, you tried to seize power by killing the emperor.
His Majesty Caligula is the God-chosen emperor, and you are just a shameless conspirator!
You are nothing more than a fanatical believer in the evil man of Ion, the enemy of flesh and blood!
Your crime is obvious and there is no defence-]
The judge waved his hand coldly.
The huge main gun of the Sky City is calibrated.
It began to accumulate energy in response to the rebel whose genealogy was sealed, whose limbs were cut off, and whose extraordinary core was destroyed.
[According to the laws of the empire and the resolution of the Senate, you are sentenced to death to set the record straight and to set a warning for others.
The Empire will purge all Brotherhood members in the Empire. May your blood wash away your crimes and let all those who dare to betray Oletin understand that the authority of the Empire is inviolable! ! ! 】
Cassius Clea looked at the dazzling light in the sky with a calm expression, and murmured in a low voice:
"I will return my soul to the seat of the Witch King in the inner palace."< br>
The dazzling blue-white energy beams converged together to form a dazzling light spot, like a small sun hanging in the sky.
Buzz buzz! ! ! !
Suddenly, the energy beam burst out, and the dazzling light illuminated the entire sky like a sun explosion.
The beam of light was like the wrath of the gods, falling from the sky with the power to destroy everything.
Rumble————————-
The beam penetrated the clouds, and the clouds were instantly torn apart, forming huge fluctuations, as if the entire sky was shaking.
The ground shook violently under the impact of the beam. The cracked earth was helpless in the face of this huge energy and was instantly reduced to ashes.
The yellow sand was rolled up by the shock wave, forming a huge sandstorm that covered the sky and the sun. Cassius's figure was swallowed up by this devastating light, and his last moment disappeared in this dazzling beam of light.
When the energy of the beam finally dissipated, the world returned to a moment of tranquility.
The yellow sand fell slowly, and the clouds in the sky reunited, but there was only a huge pit left on the earth.
Green smoke was still rising from the edge of the pit, and the surrounding land was burned black by the high temperature, like a huge black abyss, showing the world the destructive power of that moment.
Cassius's existence was completely erased, and only the huge pit became the final proof of his existence.
In this desolate land, the floating city is still suspended in mid-air, looking down indifferently on this land that has been judged and destroyed.
[Glory to the Oletin Empire—]
[Glory to the purple-robed emperor—]
[Glory to the citizens of the empire——]
The executioners in the sky hammer their chests, salute and roar, and they will purge the rebels and shout against themselves.
Crack——
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The screen is broken.
Then the camera turned.
The scene of the inner temple appeared again, and this time Xia Xiu found himself in the inner temple of the incredible city.
The interior of the temple is divided into the narthex and the cella.
The front hall is a spacious hall with gold chains and gorgeous curtains hanging from the high ceiling.
There is an altar placed in the middle, with an ever-lasting flame lit on the altar.
The "Inner Temple", also known as the Holy of Holies, is the core of the temple and can only be entered by saints.
The Holy of Holies houses the Golden Throne.
It is a classical bench, rectangular in shape, with exquisite decoration and a strong sense of history.
The bench has a cleverly designed structure with soft cushions and is covered in light-colored fabric for a comfortable and pleasant look.
Lion heads are carved on both sides of the armrests and backrest, majestic and solemn, symbolizing nobility and authority.
The sides and front of the seat are decorated with red panels, which are inlaid with geometric patterns and patterns intertwined with gold and green, which are gorgeous and exquisite.
The chair legs are delicately carved and layered, as if they were a work of art.
The overall color tone is mainly ivory, with the red decorative panels in sharp contrast, creating a strong visual effect.
That is the seat of the Witch-King in the inner palace. Only the Lord of Sark is worthy of sitting on this seat.
It is the endless amplifier, the authority that turns [the infinity he covers] into "servants".
On the Golden Throne, Xia Xiu saw the content of Ion's Black Sea Preaching.
『You are proud of your victory.
This is not unwillingness, you have proven to the world that the Daeva are not invincible - they can be driven from your land.
No more feeding your babies the machinery of hell.
No more gods to whose pain and tyranny you are sacrificed.
We are established in contempt of the mortal, for the redemption of many.
But beware, pride can lead to a terrible fall.
When you stare into the depths of nothingness, don’t let nothingness become you.
Our great deeds have not yet been accomplished.
As long as the gods remain, we will never be free.
Have mercy on the Daeva, they are but the shadow of the wall - the forerunners of the one who casts darkness; a darkness we shall dispel.
But as long as humans remain separate, as long as they believe the lies of the gods, we cannot know victory.
We are still sailing on the endless sea;
We want to march towards the highest mountains.
We will preach our word,
Until the whole world knows our truth.
The light of truth shines through the endless night. 』
Xia Xiu seemed to see the great deeds of the Black Sea preachers.
Then he saw the stars in the sky and the gods in the highest heaven.
They surround Terra.
Then, the boundless beast roared and rolled towards the highest sky
The moment Xia Xiu blinked, the magnificent [Inner Temple] began to be wrapped in bloody clouds.
The clouds and mist were like surging blood, quickly swallowing up the brilliance of the temple from all directions, rendering the entire sky.
There seemed to be countless struggling souls in the clouds and mist, twisting and shouting inside, making the whole scene even more weird and terrifying.
Six "suns" surround the planet city, and each sun emits a dazzling red light, as if heralding the coming great changes.
These "suns" are different from ordinary suns. They show a strong blood red color, and the surface is constantly rolling with blazing flames, like countless boiling blood lakes. Each sun is like a giant eyeball staring at this incredible city.
The red light shines on the blood-colored clouds, forming patches of bright red halo, as if it is dyeing the entire sky into a sea of blood.
These haloes intertwined to form a huge light network, which firmly enveloped the planet city.
The light network flashes continuously in the sky, as if it is performing some mysterious ritual, or as if a destructive storm is brewing.
Under this red sky, the entire planet city looks extremely small but magnificent.
Every stone in the city walls and buildings was illuminated by red light, as if inlaid with countless rubies.
The copper pillars of the temple shine gorgeously under the red light, and the lotus pattern appears more vivid.
However, all this beauty is shrouded in a bloody shadow, revealing endless weirdness and uneasiness.
Boom——
Suddenly.
Six suns began to expand and explode.
But just for a moment, a black hole full of sharp teeth suddenly appeared in the sky.
The black hole is like a huge mouth, swallowing up everything around it with endless hunger.
The appearance of the black hole brings a strong attraction, and the surrounding blood-colored clouds and red light are quickly sucked into it.
As the black hole expanded, the entire planet city began to shake violently, as if it was about to be torn apart by this force.
The magnificent temple and walls seemed so fragile in front of this power, and the incredible brilliance quickly dimmed, replaced by endless flesh and chaos.
At that moment, the entire city-state turned into a chaotic hell. The smell of flesh and blood filled the air, making it suffocating.
Xia Xiu's senses were flooded by this sudden change, and everything in front of him seemed to become strange and terrifying in an instant.
His soul felt a strong vibration, as if the whole world was overturned at this moment.
The once majestic and holy city of miracles instantly turned into a hell of flesh and blood and chaos, hidden in the endless void, completely hidden.
The six commanders disappeared, and the inner hall began to dissipate.
Click——
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The screen scrolled again.
『The people of Uratu intend to welcome the great warlock. With the power of war, he has become the new master of the city, and the fate and names of its people are also the same——』
Xia Xiu's vision was filled with this ancient memory, as if he had been present at that moment in person.
He saw a blur walking up to the palace balcony and scanning the people of Uratu.
The figure’s exposed hand has six fingers.
People fell to their knees at this time and called him the Great Warlock.
At this moment, the great warlock was shocked to find that the person he had liberated was soaked in blood and viscera, and wanted to know what he had done.
"We offer you the blood of children! A great sacrifice in your name! For you, we are the savior - we are the living god!"
They waved in frantic joy, waving their blood-red palms to let Ion witnessed clear evidence of their actions.
“For your power and glory!”
They cried.
They are crazy.
Xia Xiu felt as if he had experienced all this personally, and his inner shock and anger were intertwined.
The great warlock... stumbled and fell to his knees.
The broken remains of innocent people were scattered on the ground, and their father and mother were standing in ecstasy - with fanaticism in their eyes.
A saint joined Ion's side, helped him get up and asked: "Do these animals deserve to be rescued? Can they be redeemed?"
Ion hesitated and acted violently His glare blinded him.
"..."
His tears fell down his cheeks but he still told the story. This was because he was crying for his own way.
He looked into the void, toward the future, and Xia Xiu seemed to be looking at him.
Then the great warlock said pitifully:
"They are ignorant and only know the way of the fallen angels of Daeva; we will guide them and lead them out of the darkness."
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The saint sighed and lowered his head:
“At the first sign of weakness, they will turn to you like hungry beasts.”
“I would like to retreat for the time being - because the mob is too difficult. It is best to allow their desire to die. If they intend to harm you, I will crush them." "Humanity is saveable," said Yarne. "Humanity must be saved."
“As long as it is like an immortal sun, always strong and never failing, that’s why the golden throne in the inner hall was born.”
"We are not qualified to fail, and I will lead mankind towards salvation."
Click——
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The memory is broken again.
This time, Xia Xiu felt the heat in his right hand.
[Loading ██████████——]
[&*%￥..., you are the ██th successor——]
[ At this moment, the name of ██████████ is unveiled to you——]
[You need to remember that the name of the inner temple is: "The City of Uncountable and Unspeakable Sins"——]
Paradise is a city of sin.