Chapter 563 - 286: To See Rivers of Blood; The Ambition to Promote to Life-Casting Maste

The Holy Remains Seal!And the bone key to open the second chapter of the forbidden canon!Bai Zhou determined their origins at the first moment.As for what that scepter was, Bai Zhou didn't have much of a clue for the time being.The three items lay quietly in the center of the hollow beneath the altar, silent and sealed in dust for who knows how long, but Bai Zhou could feel their presence at close range; the rhythm of the scepter and the undulation of the Holy Remains Seal in mid-air were clearly visible.The gospel in his hand trembled gently, as if reuniting with an old friend not seen for many years, the coordinates marked within echoing with this place."Seal—"Separated by the transparent altar in his line of sight, Bai Zhou looked thoughtfully at that layer of colorful, brilliant, yet extremely dangerous thin film.These seven colors corresponded exactly to the seven seats inside the Seven Sins Hall, from the orange-red of Gluttony to the black-purple of Sloth; each color corresponded to one of the Seven Sins.Not to mention whether it was possible to dismantle this altar, which was obviously very important in the Seven Sins Hall, this layer of seal alone could probably stump ninety-nine percent of the Fated Ones in the world."Hum—"The Heavenly Pivot began to operate in the depths of his eyes. Bai Zhou tried to observe the flow of Spirituality of this seal, and immediately discovered that the seal under the altar was indeed connected to the seven seats, and the seven seats were vaguely integrated with the entire vast and boundless Seven Sins Hall.To forcibly break this seal, one would have to forcibly dismantle the Seven Sins seats, and by the way, dismantle the Seven Sins Hall as well.It was obvious that no demolition squad could do such a thing.No matter how arrogant the contractor, running to the Blood Worship Cult would require them to stand at attention, as obedient as the third grandson of his seventh uncle."Whoosh—"Faintly hearing the echo of the receding tide, the gospel in his hand returned to tranquility from its trembling, and the vision before his eyes gradually returned to normal.The transparent altar returned to its original appearance, the pitted stones resembling a blood moon, dense bubbles rising and breaking in the pits, as if the seal he had just seen was only an illusion.But another line of text appeared on the gospel:[Current Goal: Achieve Court Head, unlock the seal!]The [Current Goal] on the gospel—appeared again.With a "rustle," he flipped through the gospel, and the content of the goals completed by the Former Sloth and even more distant predecessors came into Bai Zhou's eyes.[Mission Goal: Tame the abyss, rule over the demons (1980 AD, Completed)][Mission Goal: Punish the insubordinate, command Listening to the Sea (1994 AD, Completed)][Mission Goal: Investigate life origins (1997 AD, Completed)][Mission Goal: Perfect the Seven Sins Hall (1998 AD, Not completed)]"Hmm?"While reading, Bai Zhou seemed to notice something, his eyes moved suddenly, but he immediately restrained his emotions and continued to flip forward calmly.On the gospel, these completed goals were stacked one after another; some goals looked thrilling, while some were as small as just finding a lost guard dog.From thirty years ago to the more ancient and distant past, the earliest completed goals could even be traced back nine hundred years.Through these contents on the gospel, Bai Zhou glimpsed the tip of the iceberg of his predecessors' experiences, and naturally imagined their lives in his mind; this feeling of putting himself in the shoes of his predecessors was quite strange."So, the gospel is actually equivalent to a mission log used by all Sloth?"Bai Zhou organized his thoughts in his heart: "And I, can view the mission logs completed by my predecessors through the inherited gospel?""As for the function of the gospel, it is to issue these tasks, and also to locate and guide some areas marked by predecessors."Bai Zhou was thoughtful, "But where do these tasks come from?""Besides, tasks without rewards—""Clack—"At this moment, crisp footsteps sounded in the thick darkness behind him.The Saint of the Blood Worship Cult walked slowly, crossed the darkness of the triple doors, and came to this area of the Seven Sins Hall."Fated Ones have Class pathways to climb, and Kings of Desire only need to perfect their own Small Secret Realm.""On the other hand, the Seven Sins, as artificial Kings of Desire, have neither pathways to climb nor Small Secret Realms to perfect; it seems that their path forward was cut off from birth—"The Saint spoke slowly: "The facts are of course not like that; their growth basically revolves around competing for the authority of the Seven Sins Hall, which is a much easier thing than promoting on the Destiny Path.""The more authority grasped, the stronger the strength naturally becomes.""In this process, the gospel in the hands of each of the Seven Sins is the medium for them to hold the authority of the hall, or in other words, the key."Next, what the Saint said explained the doubts that had just appeared in Bai Zhou's mind: "The gospel was once a contract certificate signed between the first generation of the Seven Sins, using their own peak state as a blueprint, and the Seven Sins Hall itself.""Therefore, when a newcomer passes the certification to become a new one of the Seven Sins, the demon cellss in his body will resonate with the Seven Sins Hall through the gospel, and then, you will see tasks appear.""And these so-called mission goals are essentially the contract within the gospel, a feedback on the gap between the current state of the contract holder and the expected state of the original blueprint."The Saint groped his way through the deep darkness, came to Bai Zhou's side, and finally stopped in front of Bai Zhou: "Just like a full-length mirror; after reflecting an incomplete image, it will naturally point out the missing parts on you, as if it were a role-play of the peak-expected Seven Sins.""By completing these goals, you can continuously evolve towards the peak, the most ideal one of the Seven Sins.""In addition, this kind of perfect one of the Seven Sins is also the longing of the Seven Sins Hall—the contract on the gospel simply faithfully translates this longing."The Saint added: "Although these goals seem to only require you to do something, and do not give corresponding rewards and punishments—but in fact, as long as you complete them, you will gain authority or other benefits; you should have already realized this."Bai Zhou realized, and then nodded."After completing the first goal on the title page of the gospel and coming to the Seven Sins Hall, you have obtained the corresponding authority."The Saint turned around slowly in front, his scarlet eyes looking through the darkness at Bai Zhou's eyes, with a bit of satisfaction and appreciation for examining his own masterpiece: "I think you should have already felt it—how powerful you are now."He said leisurely: "In the future, when fighting with others outside, if you use the gospel to summon the great power of the Seven Sins Hall to your body, even compared to a real Life-Casting Master, you will only be a thin line away!"If you are standing inside the Seven Sins Hall, there is no difference from a real Life-Casting Master!"In other words, inside this Seven Sins Hall, you are already the true one of the Seven Sins, and have also become a King of Desires approaching maturity!"Saying this, the Saint asked rhetorically: "The feeling of reaching the sky in a single step, how is it?"Reaching the sky in a single step!This is indeed reaching the sky in a single step, which is the benefit of completing the goal.The current Bai Zhou has theoretically completed the transformation from a young one of the Seven Sins to an adult one of the Seven Sins, becoming a King of Desires approaching maturity—that is, a powerful existence above level 6 that can compare to a Life-Casting Master!Undoubtedly, this is a very incredible thing.Above level 6!This forbidden domain that was once high and unreachable, truly standing at the peak of Listening to the Sea, where even the specific level name could only be vaguely referred to as "above level 6"—for Bai Zhou, it was finally no longer so mysterious.Although there are environmental restrictions, and it is only by borrowing external power—but facing that level, Bai Zhou at least has the qualification to compete head-on and contend!"Wait for the demon cellss to develop for a while longer, and the authority you can obtain will be even more—by then, even if you borrow the hall's great power outside, your peak state will be comparable to a real Life-Casting Master.""When you stand in the Seven Sins Hall, you will be no different from a noble and powerful King of Desires entrenched inside a Small Secret Realm!"Only the one of the Seven Sins who masters the hall's authority and can borrow the hall's power is the complete one of the Seven Sins."As for, if you can become the head of the Seven Sins—heh."The shadow under the Saint's hood seemed to curl up at the corners of the mouth: "Not to mention the increase in authority, you should have already seen the seal left by the Former Sloth.""—This day will not be far off."Hearing this, Bai Zhou did not speak, only looked sideways, silently appearing to listen.A serious silence spread inside the Seven Sins Hall."The Assembly of Demons will be held in three days.""At that time, the other Seven Sins will all be present, and you will see your brothers and sisters, Gluttony, Greed, Envy, Wrath, Lust, Pride—""Although some have not yet returned to their positions, and some will never be able to return—but each of their lineages has its own long heritage, and their abilities are also unique."The Saint's voice paused here, and then lowered a bit: "To ascend to the head of the Seven Sins Court, it requires everyone's witness.""But witnessing usually does not mean submission."The Saint turned around, with his back to Bai Zhou, and looked up at the slowly rotating darkness on the dome: "The demons are unruly, and madmen are always difficult to tame; when the time comes, someone will definitely be unconvinced and challenge you.""I can suppress the Seven Sins into agreeing, but I can't guarantee whether others will question it, and there is also the matter from the Five Elders—"While speaking, the Saint shook his head: "I will do my best to help you, but you must also strive and make the corresponding preparations!""Theoretically, with the consent of the other Seven Sins, the biggest hurdle has passed, and now it's just going through the motions.""But there will still be those who are blind and challenge you—you must be prepared to kill them on the spot and establish your prestige among the masses!"Kill on the spot?Hearing this word, Bai Zhou blinked his eyes subconsciously.Just because they are unconvinced, you want to beat them to death?This is too—this is too Blood Worship Cult.Then, he heard the Saint continue to say:"It doesn't matter how many people you kill, as long as you can stand until the end, as long as from now on, everyone fears your reputation.""Rivers of blood is a common occurrence in the Blood Worship Cult; it is to kill until everyone is convinced!""In fact, this is an important procedure that anyone in the Blood Worship Cult must experience to rise to power.""So, remember, my dear Sloth—"Saying this, the Saint's eyes slightly lifted, his scarlet eyes carrying ruthlessness: "Three days later, you are only allowed to be fierce, not to be defeated!""Otherwise, all the investment I have made in you will be thrown away.""If it were to turn out like that—"He said leisurely, his tone seeming calm, but a terrifying chill struck Bai Zhou's spine, making him feel cold all over. Fortunately, this chill came and went quickly. The Saint quickly withdrew his gaze, took a step back, and merged back into the surrounding shadows.He turned his head, his gaze finally lingering on the Blood Moon altar to the side for a moment, as if wanting to see through the altar to see the things hidden beneath.Reluctantly withdrawing his gaze, the Saint's footsteps gradually moved away, leaving behind a few final reminders, low and drifting into Bai Zhou's ears: "So, prepare well.""Your brothers and sisters can't wait to see you.""When you are crowned Court Head, our great cause will officially start.""The great blueprint will begin to land from that moment, waiting for you brothers and sisters to fill it in and complete it.""The future belongs to me, and it also belongs to you—this world, we will carve it up together!"The Saint's black cloak drifted past the magnificent doors.The man's drifting voice was like a prologue announcing the beginning: "The night three days later—""The entire underground world of Listening to the Sea will witness the coronation of Sloth.""The Assembly of Demons, rivers of blood—"Bai Zhou stood alone in the Seven Sins Hall, silently watching the Saint's figure disappear beyond the triple doors.Before the Saint disappeared, Bai Zhou clearly saw an old figure wearing a black cloak vaguely appear in the shadow beside the Saint.This old man also held something similar to a gospel in his hands, lowering his head, holding a pen and scratching something on it.Bai Zhou subconsciously thought of the blood shadow historian beside Fang Chengxia who was always chanting poems and recording history.Thoughtfully shaking his head, Bai Zhou took one last look at the surrounding Seven Sins Hall, then looked at the Blood Moon altar in front of him, and followed him out.As soon as he walked out of the Seven Sins Hall, Bai Zhou's body subconsciously swayed twice."Hum—"The feeling of his body being filled with invisible power disappeared in a flash, and although the Spirituality in his body was still surging and active, compared to just now—it was incomparable, like a river suddenly evaporating into a trickling stream.Bai Zhou, who had just been filled, felt a bit of unaccustomed emptiness at this moment.That feeling of being omnipotent while standing in the Seven Sins Hall was always intoxicating, and Bai Zhou even had an illusion that if he were still inside the hall, even the Saint couldn't do anything to him—But Bai Zhou just shook his head, stretching his body while his eyes remained calm: "Borrowed power is, after all, not one's own."He couldn't stay in the Seven Sins Hall for the rest of his life, and besides, he wasn't even a true Blood Worship Cultist—in fact, quite the opposite.Sorry, he is an undercover agent."Three days later, this Saint has designated you to kill as much as you like, to establish your prestige."Crow looked at Bai Zhou walking out of the Seven Sins Hall, feeling that some subtle change had occurred in the young man's body.The lazy Sloth temperament was more distinct, covering up the hidden sunshine, changeability—and brutality belonging to the sun underneath."Regarding this, what do you plan to do?"Bai Zhou blinked twice.Then, he lowered his head and spoke silently, but made no sound, communicating with Crow in the dark using lip-reading: "Just right.""I also want to see rivers of blood."He said, "The people of the Blood Worship Cult, kill them and burn them, isn't that just right?""However, in order to make sufficient preparations—"He frowned slightly, then raised his head, looking seriously at Teacher Crow, and put forward his request: "I want to become stronger!""Although becoming a level 6 title holder with a super-class domain is probably enough to deal with the Assembly of Demons in three days—""But if I want to gain a foothold in this Blood Worship Cult, my current strength is far from enough!""Whether it is to deal with this unfathomable Saint, or the other Seven Sins, or the one after another hidden powerhouses of the Blood Worship Cult—""I need a new goal!"Subconsciously, the fingertips of Bai Zhou's right hand gently touched the thorn ring hidden on the knuckles of his left hand.The rough, stinging texture made Bai Zhou think of what was contained within—A Life-Casting Master secret technique that is claimed to be the strongest in the history of the [Adventurer Path]! The perfect potion most suitable for the [Adventurer Path] in the Roman Empire! An exclusive secret technique specially prepared by that powerful civilization for the Roman Emperor and the Emperor's heirs!"Professionals have limits."Bai Zhou said seriously: "So, I need to become—""Life-Casting Master!"He said: "Since I have reached level 6, it is naturally time to start preparing.""Promoting to the second stage of the Adventurer Path—""Fated [Trial-Taker]!"#298Chapter 287 Ruler of All Nations, King of a Thousand Chariots! (5k)Chapter