Chapter 691 Report
Under the guidance of Mu, they are about to go to one of the most sacred places in heaven - the location of Eden.
That is the core strength of the entire Kingdom of Heaven, and it is also the important purpose of Xia Xiu's arrival this time.
They have to report to Eden and report on the recent trends and situations.
The most critical thing is still about the [Seal] that Xia Xiu obtained from the Black Horse Knight.
That mark carried the power and intention from the Four Monarchs, and he immediately handed it over to Mu when he returned to the Kingdom of Heaven.
He has never thought of bypassing the Kingdom of Heaven and cooperating directly with the Four Monarchs, especially things related to the Lord of Changes, so he must remain cautious and vigilant.
Leaving it into Mu's hands is not only a matter of trust, but also a respect for the order of the kingdom of heaven and a guarantee for oneself.
He has to let the big boss know that he is not a collaborator.
The two of them gradually approached the crystal tower where Eden was located.
This crystal tower is one of the most magnificent and pure structures in heaven.
The tower is crystal clear, and the entire body is made of an extremely pure crystal. Its surface shimmers with light, as brilliant as the Milky Way.
The tower towers into the clouds, and the endless sky is directly connected to the top of the tower.
Light refracts from every corner of the tower, forming countless bright interlacing lights and shadows. The entire tower is a living building of light, with flowing brilliance, tranquility and sanctity.
Countless complex runes are inlaid on the surface of the tower. They appear and disappear with the refraction of light, conveying some invisible message to the outside world.
[The collaboration matrix has been activated——
>The thaumaturgy energy channel is opening...
...Connecting to the headquarters database...
>Found 2 identities that match the target.
…The document is being loaded…
>Analysis completed! Start the next step...]
The two paused for a moment in front of the tower, and then Xia Xiu and Mu went through a series of strict identity authentication.
Click——
The main door of the Crystal Tower slowly opened, responding to the arrival of the two people.
The two sword-holders stepped into the door.
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When Xia Xiu and Mu stepped into the main entrance of the crystal tower, a strong rainbow light flashed in front of their eyes.
The light was extremely dazzling, swallowing up the sight of the two people instantly.
At that moment, the space they were in began to ripple slightly, and the entire structure of reality was distorted. The ground under their feet was no longer stable, and the surrounding scenes began to become blurry and unreal. .
Immediately, the space seemed to be pushed by an invisible force, moving rapidly.
Their bodies did not feel any violent jolts, but their consciousness was clearly aware that this journey was short and beyond common sense.
When the two opened their eyes again, the world around them had completely changed - they came to an extremely pure and boundless white space.
This space has no end and is surrounded by pure white, like an endless white ocean. There is no color or shape to break the silence.
There is no sky or earth here, only endless white, as if all dimensions of external existence have been stripped away, leaving the most essential void.
"The vanity of vanity, everything is vanity——"
This is the way of fate.
[Miracle] constructed by the power unconsciously revealed from the origin of Eden.
Xia Xiu glanced around. Although it was the second time he stepped into this fateful space, he still felt a little surprised.
This space is different from any forbidden magic realm he has ever seen - here, all extraordinary factors are completely suppressed, even more completely than the forbidden magic realm.
Any attempt to use extraordinary power will be instantly turned invisible here. All abnormal and supernatural powers will be swallowed up by this pure white and return to the original normal.
This thorough purification made Xia Xiu feel some subtle discomfort. Although he was used to various powerful magic fields in heaven, he could still feel it in this white space. The limitations of one's own strength, and even the transcendent self deep inside have been limited, or part of it has been stripped away.
In contrast, Mu Ze seemed calm and calm, as if he had long been accustomed to this empty field.
His expression is still that of an old god. It is obvious that he is a frequent visitor here and has long been accustomed to the power and restrictions here.
This is your second visit, do you still feel uncomfortable? "Mu's voice was calm and gentle, but there was a hint of joking in his words.
Xia Xiu shrugged and smiled slightly, his eyes still wary: "It's still a bit... This feeling, it's like being stripped of all external strength and standing naked in front of the truth." Although he responded easily, he still felt a little... Still sufficiently vigilant about the power of this space.
While the two sword-holders were talking, there was a sudden fluctuation in the surroundings.
A pure white ball of light emerged from nothingness and floated in the air, seeming to be an extension and incarnation of this space.
It has no obvious light source, and emits a soft white light throughout its body without any dazzling feeling. Instead, it is like an eternal star, emitting a warm and calm radiance, illuminating a small area of space around it.
The light ball rotates gently, and with its appearance, the surrounding white space seems to become more peaceful.
Immediately, an ethereal, unusually clear sound suddenly sounded in their consciousness, as if coming from the endless void, but with a profound sense of authority.
[This meeting has been marked, and the content of the meeting has been encrypted at multiple levels——]
This is the voice of Eden, with a divine ethereal spirit and full of rationality and order. , as if every word has been accurately calculated and logically verified.
Eden's voice was directly conveyed in the consciousness of the two.
This sound does not have any specific source, but it seems to be coming from everywhere in the entire pure white space at the same time, making people feel a grand existence that spreads all over the world.
The ball of light continued to float gently in the air, and along with its movement, the ethereal sound sounded in their ears again, like a breeze.
[Here, Eden sends greetings to the two sword-holders——]
[The operation of the Kingdom of Heaven cannot be separated from your loyalty and dedication. 】
【Sir Abraham, are you ready to report your work to the Kingdom of Heaven? 】
Xia Xiu subconsciously adjusted the posture of holding the silver cane, tightened his fingers slightly, and felt the cold metal texture of the cane.
Although this was one of the countless conversations he had with Eden, the conversation with the projection of the divine glory of Eden's body was the second time.
"I'm ready." Xia Xiu nodded towards the light ball.
[Start debriefing——]
As Eden’s voice echoed, the entire pure white space seemed to become increasingly quiet.
[The content of this report will be saved in the encrypted file of the Kingdom of Heaven, and the encryption permission is limited to the upper three levels [cherubic angels] and [seraphs] to read——]
Xia Xiu slightly adjusted the posture of holding the silver cane, took a deep breath, and focused his eyes on the ball of light in front of him.
He knew that every next sentence he said would be strictly analyzed by the highest level of the Kingdom of Heaven.
"It has been a month since the last report." Xia Xiu spoke, his voice steady and somewhat calmly thoughtful, "The last time I came here was because of the Iberia incident. What happened last year?"
He shrugged slightly, with a little helplessness, "I didn't expect that I would be standing here again a month later."
Speaking of this, Xia. Xiu's tone paused slightly, his thoughts were running rapidly, and a complicated light flashed in his eyes.
There are very few angels who need to be recalled to the fourth level by Eden to report their duties in person.
It has not been long since the last time he reported here. It was December 26 last year. The content of his report at that time was related to [Mu Continent] and [Lord of Volcanoes].
However, just one month later today - January 30, he stood here again, facing Eden.
The content of the last report involved the stars and Iberia, but this time it was also because of the deep and complicated power issue-the Four Monarchs and the New Sark.
The weight of the two reports is almost difficult to compare.
Xia Xiu took a deep breath and began to describe his work in Hell's Kitchen and the complicated events in detail.
These are just simple reports, the real focus is what happens next.
“Next, it’s about the awakening of Green Sun and the Inner Temple.” Xia Xiu briefly reported on his work in the Management Bureau. Then, entering the focus of this report, he began to review it from beginning to end. The fall of Green Sun.
He tries to present things as clearly as possible from beginning to end, especially regarding the vision of the inner sanctum's awakening and the impact of the Green Sun's fall.
Every detail has been carefully considered, and nothing is omitted - from Green Sun's genetic manipulation plan, trying to control destiny, to the final failure and sinking, Xia Xiu has done a detailed review.
"The most critical part is that the power of the Four Monarchs has begun to gradually emerge, especially the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse that they have transformed into." communication, and bits and pieces of information obtained from them.
Although these messages are full of hostility and temptation on the surface, their true purpose is hidden.
Later, he explained in detail the [Seal] he had obtained from the Black Horse Knight, emphasizing its potential threat.
He then talked about the clues discovered from the night ship, especially the existence of Blackstone Fortress.
While Xia Xiu continued to report, Mu on the side had been listening quietly. Although his expression was calm, when Xia Xiu mentioned the Apocalypse War, a deep cold light flashed in his eyes.
The pair of red-gold pupils looked particularly sharp under the light of the ball.
He held the cane gently in his right hand and moved his fingertips slightly, as if he was thinking about some far-reaching issue.
"Regarding the cooperation in slaying the Red King," Xia Xiu continued to report, a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes, "This seems to be another key point guided by the four monarchs. They obviously hope to use this method To achieve some far-reaching purpose."
He reviewed the last important clue and told his guess about [Blackstone Fortress]:
"At the same time, I suspect that the four monarchs deliberately leaked information about Blackstone Fortress, especially...about the Whirlpool Eye star area that appeared on the map of Fortress No. 1."
Xia Xiu stopped. Debriefing, he had reported all the key parts to Eden.
The ball of light slowly rotated in front of them, and the silence in the space became deeper.
[The report has been archived——]
The ball of light slowly rotated in front of Xia Xiu and Mu, the faint light reflected on their faces, and the surrounding space became increasingly quiet.
The entire white world seemed to have fallen into silent contemplation, and Xia Xiu's report was being parsed, analyzed, and archived layer by layer in Eden's core storage. And in this silent atmosphere, Mu suddenly spoke, breaking the oppressive tranquility.
"Have you seen the star map of the 'Eye of Terror' from Alex?"
Mu's voice was still calm, with a hint of casual inquiry, but the look in his eyes But there was some kind of secret light shining, waiting for Xia Xiu's reaction.
Xia Xiu was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted and understood the "eye of fear" that Mu was referring to.
"You mean the vortex near Cadia that tears apart the boundary between reality and ether... Well, the 'Eye of Terror', this name is quite appropriate."
He nodded slightly, the disturbing sight flashing through his mind.
That was the virtual star map he saw from Alex, the headquarters of the Alchemical Engineering Department, which showed an unusual celestial scene near the Cadia star sector.
The vortex known as the "Eye of Fear" is an extremely conspicuous existence on the star map.
Even in a sophisticated virtual display, it is like a huge rift in the galaxy, tearing the boundary between reality and the ether. The entire vortex is like a burning nebula, surrounded by strange purple and green subspace energy fluctuations, swallowing everything around it.
The core of the vortex is even more terrifying. The deep darkness is like a bottomless abyss, completely absorbing all the light from the universe.
It seems to be still on the star map, but it exudes an aura of destruction that cannot be ignored. It is like a crack connected to an unknown force. The moment you peek into it, you will be dragged by that whirlpool-like force. into endless fear and madness.
On the virtual star map, the 'Eye of Terror' is like a wound in the galaxy, with the outer edge surrounded by subspace energy waves, and the center is a bottomless dark vortex.
Mu's voice continued to echo in the white void, calm but revealing profound power: "The Eye of Fear is one of the main strongholds of the four monarchs. They are using the energy there to pass through The etheric gap is eroding the present world." His voice was steady, as if he was describing some kind of threat that already existed, implying countless unresolved histories and crises.
Xia Xiu frowned slightly as he listened, his thoughts being led deeper.
His eyes were sharp and focused, and he then asked: "Has Heaven ever observed the 'Eye of Fear' before? How well do we understand it?"
Mu pondered for a moment, then nodded, Looking into the void, recalling those long-buried files and decisions:
"So be it. As early as the last resolution meeting, those MPs known as the 'Devil King's Army' , they had several topics at that time regarding the analysis of the Four Monarchs."
His tone was slightly heavier, with a hint of the shadow of the past, "They did observe the 'Eye of Fear'. The approximate location is even more accurate than the coordinates we obtained from the night boat..."
Mu paused, seeming to weigh how to continue telling this long and obscure history.
Xia Xiu keenly caught the hidden meaning in Mu's words, and his inner curiosity became stronger. He stared at Mu, waiting for him to continue.
"However, due to some reasons, the files related to the 'Eye of Fear' were sealed."
Mu continued, his voice low and somewhat helpless, "Not only the files, but also the relevant records of the Super Astronomy Department have been completely deleted."
When Xia Xiu heard this, countless questions immediately emerged in his mind.
What reasons would prompt the Kingdom of Heaven to seal up such important information?
As for the Superastronomy Department, which is the core department responsible for interstellar intelligence, even their records have been deleted. This is obviously not just an ordinary resolution, but there must be more unknown forces involved behind it.
Mu glanced at Xia Xiu and seemed to have guessed what he was thinking. He nodded slightly and continued:
"I didn't expect that the Green Day incident would turn the 'Fear' again. The eyes were dug out, and a black stone fortress was attached that we had to pay attention to."
Xia Xiu was silent for a moment, and quickly sorted out the clues in his mind.
The fall of Green Sun and his confrontation with the Four Monarchs seem to have reopened the old accounts between the Kingdom of Heaven and the Four Monarchs.
Then, he couldn't help but asked curiously:
"'Some reasons' led to the sealing of the files? Can I know more about it? Or, can you briefly mention it?"
Mu's There was a meaningful smile in his eyes, as if he had already expected that Xia Xiu would ask this question.
"You are actually qualified to have access to the secret level of this matter - I don't even rule out that in the future, these matters will be handled by you."
His eyes became more calm. , the voice also became lower, as if he was about to reveal a secret that had been covered up for a long time.
"The reason why the files of the 'Eye of Terror' were sealed was because some members of the Demon King's army at that time... cooperated with the Prince of Joy."
Xia Xiu's brows twitched slightly, and he was shocked inside. .
This sentence contains a huge amount of information.
Working with Prince of Joy?
It is simply unbelievable that a member of the Kingdom of Heaven cooperates with one of the Four Monarchs!
Hmm...
Why does it feel like deja vu?
But Mu seemed to be stating a long-established history, without much emotion on his face.
This is an unavoidable reality.
Mu continued: "Their cooperation involves experiments such as 'artificial humans'."
Hearing this, Xia Xiu's heart suddenly shook, and he instantly thought of some not-so-glorious past events.
0-13’s criminal record seems to be different.
Fight with the dragon for too long, and you will become a dragon yourself;
Stare into the abyss for too long, and the abyss will stare back.
Xia Xiu suppressed the curiosity and shock in his heart and tried his best to stay calm.
He knew that no matter how fascinating the history of the Demon Lords was, the focus was still on the current threats and dilemmas.
He quickly refocused the topic on the 'Eye of Terror', trying to clarify the key.
"Why does Chaos only huddle in the area outside the Eye of Terror? What is restricting them?"
Xia Xiu's tone was full of doubts and vigilance.
He knew that the power of the Four Monarchs was far beyond ordinary people, and they should not be limited to a specific area. There was obviously some unknown power at work.
Mu was silent for a moment, as if thinking about how to describe this complicated situation.
After a while, he finally spoke, but the answer he gave made Xia Xiu shudder.
"Maybe it's because their 'feed mill' is not big enough."
Mu's tone was calm, but with an unfathomable chill.
Xia Xiu’s pupils shrank slightly and couldn’t help but repeat:
"Feed mill..."
This word carries some kind of indescribable fear, as if it is revealing some kind of cruel truth behind the power of the Four Monarchs.
There was a hint of gloom in Mu's deep eyes, and his voice became deeper:
"Yes, the feed mill. The power of chaos requires a steady supply, and human beings...maybe no more It is one of their countless feeds."
Mu Ze continued to talk about the information about the 'Eye of Fear', "The Demon Kings have indeed done a lot of research on the information about the Eye of Fear. Once obtained a special anomalous item - a stone used to protect himself from the corruption of the Prince of Joy."
"Stone?" Xia Xiu couldn't help but become very interested in this stone.
An item that can protect against the corruption of the Prince of Joy sounds extremely precious and dangerous.
However, before he had time to ask, Mu continued to reveal an even more surprising clue.
“Moreover, the demon kings have learned through some unknown means that the formation of the Eye of Fear may have some causal relationship with the formation of the 'Crystal Sky' at the end of the Glorious Era and the birth of the Prince of Joy. Contact."
Hearing Mu's words, Xia Xiu fell into a brief thought, and couldn't help but recall the conversation between himself and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. He gradually began to believe that the four monarchs were not purely hostile existences. At least in some aspects, they showed some sincerity in "cooperation".
Although the four monarchs' means and goals are full of dangers, Xia Xiu feels that perhaps on a deep level, there is a basis for cooperation between the two parties.
So, he decided to bluntly put forward his real core purpose besides this debriefing.
Xia Xiu looked at Mu firmly and asked:
"The seal entrusted to me by the Black Horse Knights, and the apocalyptic war they talked about...how should we understand it?"
Mu's eyes sank slightly. He did not respond to Xia Xiu immediately, but slowly turned his head and looked towards Eden's ball of light.
Xia Xiu then turned his head and stared at the ball of light floating in the pure white space.
At the moment when the two men finished their conversation, ripples suddenly began to appear on the surface of the light sphere, as if in response to their inquiries.
The light of the light ball flickered slightly, and then, a dark shadow slowly emerged from the light ball and gradually appeared in front of Xia Xiu.
That is the [Seal] handed over by the Black Horse Knight.
It is shaped like a scroll with runes inside and outside. There is a black wax seal attached to the outside of the scroll.
There is a scale printed in the center of the wax seal, but one end of the scale is slightly tilted, which seems to symbolize some kind of imbalance and instability.
Fine cracks are faintly visible on the surface of the wax seal, as if the seal is slowly breaking apart.
What is even more bizarre is that the edge of the seal is engraved with withered grain, like a symbol of death and decline.
In addition to the initial ones, the surface of the scroll is also wrapped with circles of thorn-like scroll belts, making the whole item appear more mysterious and dangerous.
Xia Xiu carefully took the [Seal] revealed by Eden, feeling this item full of unknown power.
Its cold touch was transmitted to his palm through the gloves, making him tense up involuntarily.
At this moment, Eden’s ethereal voice sounded again, breaking the silence in the space:
[The seven seals have a strict order of revelation, and what you have in your hand is the first. Three seals. 】
【The seal has been confirmed by the supreme procedure and re-sealed. Heaven only retains its ability to perceive the perfect embryo of chaos, and other related detection and internal pollution have been completely eliminated——]
Xia Xiu looked down at the [Seal] in his hand, thinking about Eden's words.
Although it has been resealed, and the surface contamination and crisis seem to be under control, it is still an item that cannot be taken lightly.
At the same time, Eden continued,
[The Apocalypse War is a top secret in the Kingdom of Heaven. Only a few people including Resolution Meeting 0-01 and Mu Mianxia know the details. The content cannot be revealed now——]
Xia Xiu’s eyes met Mu’s, trying to pry out more information from those deep eyes. However, Mu just sighed slightly and returned an apologetic look. There was an elder's care in his eyes, but also an unspeakable helplessness.
"Child, knowing too much is not good for you or me now."
Mu spoke slowly, his voice low and calm, with a riddle-like meaning, reminding Xia Xiu not to delve deeper into the truth that has not yet been revealed.
Mu’s words were not just prevarication, but a kind reminder.
The real details of the Apocalypse War are still unbearable for his current status.
Heaven has strict authority control over this. Even though he is the fourth sword holder, he still cannot easily pry into the truth in this darkness.
The strong curiosity in his heart was suppressed by the heavy seals of reality.
Xia Xiu nodded slightly and said calmly:
"I understand."
No matter how fierce his curiosity is, he can't get more clues from Mu or Eden now.
This may not only be a restriction on his power, but also because these secrets involve the nature of the kingdom of heaven and may even shake the order of the entire universe.
Xia Xiu lowered his head in silence and glanced at the [Seal] with thorns and cracks in his hand. It symbolized the intentions of the four monarchs. It might be some kind of temptation, but it was more like an unsolved problem. the mystery.
Without a deeper understanding of the Apocalypse War, this imprint will continue to be a destabilizing factor in his future path.
【This report is over! 】
At this moment, Eden's ethereal and mechanical voice sounded in the pure white space again, like a clear instruction, bringing Xia Xiu back to reality from deep thought.
As the voice fell, the familiar rainbow light enveloped Xia Xiu and Mu again. The light flowed like a bridge through time and space, bringing them from this pure white world back to a more beautiful world. Complex reality.
This journey to the Kingdom of Heaven is over, and it is time for the fourth sword-holder in the Kingdom of Heaven to return to the human world.
Start your own...
Social animal career.
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(End of this chapter)