Chaos Heavenly Emperor Art

"Liyue, come back to Sky City with me."

Sariel stared intently at Ryuzawa Ritsuki. He was a direct descendant of the Ryuzawa family, so whoever obtained the Amaterasu priesthood between her and Ryuzawa Shuichi would be able to enter the Divine Office without any problem.

This is a tradition that originally belonged to the Longze family.

Before Long Ze Li Yue could even reply, the elders and retainers of the Long Ze family, who had survived the calamity, were instantly jolted awake from their shock and fear atop the ruins of the Long Ze family mansion.

"Greetings, Master!"

The chief elder of the Longze family scrambled to his knees before Longze Liyue.

"Second Miss, I had no idea... that beast Ryuzawa Hideichi would do such a heinous thing to seize the position of Amaterasu. That's why I followed him. Now that the truth is out and you have regained the position of Amaterasu, you are the rightful Goddess of Amaterasu! You are the true patriarch of my Ryuzawa family!"

"Greetings, Master!"

In an instant, all the members of the Longze family bowed down and worshipped Longze Liyue.

Even a small number of clansmen who had originally been staunch followers of Ryuzawa Shuichi lost all will to disobey him after seeing that he had committed suicide.

Long Ze Liyue stood quietly in the center of the kneeling crowd. Crimson-gold divine light flowed around her like a royal robe. The immense power contained within the three divine artifacts resonated with the Amaterasu Origin awakened within her, radiating a terrifying majesty.

She did not respond to Sariel immediately, but instead turned her head slightly and looked at Ling Feng.

He had already done what he promised himself; now it was time for him to fulfill his promise.

"Elder Long Fei!"

Long Ze Liyue took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "The completion of this matter is entirely due to your great help. I will forever remember your life-saving grace and your assistance in seizing the throne!"

Under Sariel's slightly scrutinizing gaze, Ryuzawa Riyue bowed slightly and solemnly greeted Ling Feng in his direction.

Ling Feng's lips twitched almost imperceptibly beneath his mask.

This Long Ze Li Yue is quite sensible.

As the saying goes, plans can't keep up with changes. Originally, he planned to help Ryuzawa Ritsuki seize the position of Amaterasu Goddess, and then enter the Sky City with Ryuzawa Ritsuki's help.

But at this moment, Sariel's appearance might make things much simpler.

The next moment, Long Ze Liyue straightened up, turned her gaze to Sariye, and said in a deep voice, "Sister Sariye, Elder Long Fei's strength is outstanding, and he also holds the title of Divine Strike, so his potential is immeasurable. It would be a real pity if such a talent were buried."

Sariel's cool, clear eyes slowly turned towards Ling Feng.

She had personally witnessed Ling Feng's abilities.

If it were a one-on-one fight, neither she nor Ryuzawa Hideaki would likely be able to gain any advantage over Ling Feng.

If such a person could be recruited into the clergy, it would be a great achievement.

As for his identity, Sariel roughly guessed that this person was probably an outcast that Ryuzawa Riyue found in the bottom city, and by chance, he obtained the inheritance of the Seven Deadly Sins' divine office.

Sariel's mind raced, but his expression remained aloof and indifferent.

She looked at Ling Feng, her long, starlight-like hair swaying gently over her shoulders. After a long while, she finally spoke, "Lord Long Fei, your strength is extraordinary. You can perfectly merge with the Seven Deadly Sins, and your potential is enough to rank you among the top of the Twelve Divine Thrones. The Divine Office is indeed the best place for you. I wonder what your opinion is?"

A glint of light flashed in Ling Feng's eyes beneath his mask.

Sariel's recruitment was exactly what Ling Feng wanted.

He stepped forward, clasped his hands in a respectful bow to Sariel, his posture neither humble nor arrogant, perfectly showcasing the aspirations of a powerful rogue cultivator for the Divine Academy. "I am deeply honored by the Star Goddess's high regard for me; I, Long Fei, could not have asked for more!"

"very good!"

Sariel nodded slightly, clearly satisfied with the result. "Without further ado, Liyue needs to receive the Divine Imprint as soon as possible. Let's set off for Sky City now."

"Then I'll trouble Sister Sariel to lead the way."

Long Ze Liyue cast a smug glance at Ling Feng, then fixed her gaze on the former Grand Elder of the Long Ze family, saying calmly, "Grand Elder, I, Long Ze Liyue, am not a petty person. Until I return, you will temporarily manage the family affairs! If you can satisfy me, this position will still be yours; otherwise..."

She gave a cold laugh and didn't continue speaking.

The First Elder shuddered and nodded repeatedly, "Rest assured, Patriarch, I will do my utmost for you!"

Ryuzawa Riyue nodded in satisfaction and looked at Sariel, "Sariel-neechan, let's go!"

Upon hearing this, Sariel waved her hand lightly.

hum-

A staircase made entirely of starlight descended from the void, disappearing into the highest part of the sky, where a divine kingdom in the clouds, enveloped in endless holy light, appeared and disappeared.

This is what the City of Natural Disasters calls the "Sky Zone," or perhaps, the Sky City!
Just as Ling Feng had predicted, the Sky City was not simply a matter of physical "up" and "down" relationships.

If you don't know the right method, you'll never find the "gate" to the Sky City.

"Come with me."

As Sariel finished speaking, she stepped onto the light staircase that seemed to be forged from stars. Her long dress trailed across the star steps, leaving behind traces of fading stardust.

Long Ze Liyue took a deep breath, glanced back at the Long Ze family mansion, then at Long Ze Xiuyi's corpse. Her beautiful eyes closed slightly, and after a long while, she instructed the Grand Elder, "Give him a proper burial!"

"Yes, Master!"

The Grand Elder also sighed. Everything had settled down, and this ending was already quite mild.

Otherwise, I fear that most of the members of the Longze family will be completely wiped out.

"The Sky Zone!"

Ling Feng glanced at the faintly visible sky city hidden in the clouds, and with a flicker, he landed steadily on the starlight staircase.

Just by standing on the "ladder to heaven," one can vaguely sense that the depths of that sky city conceal an immense divine power.

The strongest being standing at the pinnacle of this world, the sole "ruler" of the world of miracles, Taiyi, resides within it!
The three stood silently on the celestial ladder, which rapidly ascended at an unbelievable speed.

In the blink of an eye, the First Calamity City beneath their feet rapidly shrank in their field of vision, as if transforming into an intricate chessboard.

An invisible spatial barrier brushed against my body.

The next moment!
With one step, the world suddenly changed!
Intense, almost tangible, holy light of judgment poured down from the magnificent city at the very top of the sky, bathing the entire world in a solemn, golden radiance.

The next moment, the "ladder to heaven" beneath their feet disappeared, and the three landed steadily on a vast, empty square.

At the end of the plaza, a massive energy crystal curtain, stretching as far as the eye can see, flows like a water curtain, separating the inner world from the outer void.

"Welcome to Sky City, the place where the light of judgment shines eternally."

Sariel's calm voice rang out as she stood at the end of the light staircase and turned to look at Ling Feng and the other person.

"So this is the Sky Zone!"

Ling Feng couldn't help but take a deep breath. Although the environments of the upper city and the lower city were completely different, they were not without commonalities.

That's overcrowding. Especially in the main urban area, which is an extremely densely populated area.

But this sky city exudes quiet and desolation everywhere.

Undoubtedly, this place seems to be a huge pool of spiritual energy, and even the outermost plaza is filled with divine power comparable to a hot spring.

Being here, with almost every breath, the primordial chaos within one's body seems to be constantly condensing and improving!
"How does it feel?"

Sariel smiled faintly, "When I first came here, I was deeply impressed by this square, but this is just the beginning."

"Uh-huh!"

Ryuzawa Riyue nodded repeatedly, "This place is truly breathtaking!"

Ling Feng remained silent, his Infinite Vision quietly activating, his soul perception sweeping across the vast plaza like invisible tentacles.

At the edge of the square, guards in silver armor could be vaguely seen patrolling. Even the most ordinary guards possessed an aura that reached the Truth level.

Perhaps, those who haven't reached the level of Truth don't even have the right to step into Sky City.

"Come on, I'll take you to the Privy Council!"

Sariel smiled slightly, then led the two toward the huge crystal screen deep in the square, introducing the true core of the Tribunal as they walked slowly.

"Sky City is divided into four areas."

Sariel raised his hand and pointed to the magnificent city at the top of the sky, which exuded endless majesty and was almost like a miniature sun, and said calmly, "The place where we are standing now is the outermost first layer area."

As she spoke, the energy crystal screen in front of her rippled like water, revealing a wide passage.

At the end of the passage, countless densely packed, geometrically shaped giant buildings can be seen, gleaming with a cold metallic luster.

Countless suspended tracks intertwine and entwine in the air, with high-speed trains occasionally flashing by along those floating tracks.

"This is the Northern Underworld Military Academy."

Sariel pointed to the steel jungle and said calmly, "As you all probably know, the Northern Underworld Military Academy is commanded by the Northern Underworld God of War. This area is also the most populous area in Sky City, accounting for nearly 80% of Sky City's population."

After a pause, Sariel continued, "This place gathers the most outstanding 'spiritual craftsmen' and 'constructionists' in the entire City of Calamity. The Tribunal's spiritual battle suits, god-slaying cannons, and chariots all originated from here."

"Although the Northern Underworld God of War is only at the peak of Truth and has not obtained a divine office, the destructive power that the spiritual particle armed combination he can mobilize can even threaten a divine-level existence!"

Ling Feng nodded to himself. He had already gained a deep understanding of the many technological products of the Beiming Military Academy after becoming an adventurer in the exploration team.

Even the Radiant Gold Cloth he was wearing at the moment, strictly speaking, was a product of the Northern Underworld Military Academy.

Before long, the three of them passed through the area where the Beiming Military Academy was located and arrived at another border crossing.

As Sariel opened the energy crystal screen in front of him, the area shifted.

A completely different atmosphere washed over me.

The deafening roar of machinery was replaced by a tranquil, ethereal, and magnificent chanting of hymns.

Countless pointed buildings, made of soft white light or pale gold glazed tiles, stand in a staggered pattern. The streets are spotless, and figures dressed in plain white robes can be vaguely seen walking among them with a peaceful aura.

An enormous runic array, radiating endless green vitality, hung like an inverted bowl over the core of this area.

"This is the second area of ​​the Sky Zone, the Purdue Academy. This place is the heart of divine authority, controls the power of faith, guides the universal light, and is responsible for maintaining the spiritual bond and soul purification of hundreds of millions of believers in the upper and lower cities."

Ling Feng sneered inwardly: Faith? It's just a brainwashing tactic, isn't it?

Sariel's voice was devoid of emotion as he continued, "The Purdue Academy was originally governed by Agares, the eleventh god of salvation. Unfortunately..."

She paused slightly, "Not long ago, the body of Agares perished. The Purdue Academy is now temporarily managed by Gabriel, the eighth god, the god of life."

Ling Feng and Long Zeliyue exchanged a glance. Although their expressions remained unchanged, they secretly found it amusing.

If Sariel knew that the "culprit" who killed Agares was none other than Long Fei, who was standing right in front of her, what would she think?
Sariel did not linger there either, and led Ling Feng and the other two quickly through the area where Purdue Academy was hiding.

"Here we are."

Sariel's voice carried a hint of solemnity, unlike before, as he looked up at a massive floating temple in front of him.

The temple is surrounded by twelve enormous "cantilever arms," ​​each supporting a massive building.

Those twelve buildings are the so-called Twelve Divine Throne Temples.

Each clergy member holding a seat of divinity owns one of the temples.

The massive building surrounding the twelve temples is the location of the Clergy.

In the most central area of ​​the clergy, which is the domain of Taiyi, also known as the forbidden zone of Taiyi.

Even beings at the level of the Twelve Gods cannot set foot in that area without being summoned.

"This is the Cleric's Court, the true core of Sky City."

Sariel's gaze suddenly turned to Ling Feng, and he said calmly, "Long Fei, do you know why there are only twelve divine thrones in the Divine Office?"

Ling Feng pondered for a moment before answering, "Because the Divine Office only has ten clergy, plus the two from the Pudu Academy and the Beiming Military Academy, making a total of twelve divine seats?"

"That's just what we say to outsiders."

Sariel smiled faintly.

Ling Feng's eyelids twitched, and he turned to look at Long Ze Liyue.

Is this just what outsiders are saying?
He knew before that there were ten priests in the Divine Court, and he thought that only the top few were first-level priests, but Long Ze Liyue told him that all ten of the top priests were first-level priests.

Now, could it be that Sariel has another "internal version" in his mouth?
"You learned this from Liyue, didn't you?"

Sariel smiled and said, "I was told the same thing by the elders of my family before I received the inheritance of the divine throne. But only those who have truly become members of the Divine Court are qualified to know the truth."

She paused, then continued, "This divine office is not limited to the twelve divine thrones as the world knows. In fact, there are nearly a hundred gods without thrones within the Holy Court."

"A seatless god? Nearly a hundred of them?"

Ryuzawa Riyue's eyelids twitched; it was clearly the first time she had heard of this.

Ling Feng also took a deep breath. Could it be that there were actually nearly a hundred clergy in the Clerical Academy?
"Not bad!"

Sariel nodded slightly and continued, "These gods without thrones are all powerful individuals who have successfully fused their divine authority and forged their original divine bodies over millions of years. Among them, there are fifty third-level divine officials, thirty second-level divine officials, and nearly twenty first-level divine officials. These people are all divine officials, but they have not obtained a divine throne."

Good guy!
A storm of emotions surged within Ling Feng.

So this is the true strength of the Tribunal!
Nearly a hundred powerful individuals, all at the divine level, were present, but the only difference was that they were not seated!

Fortunately, he had infiltrated the area beforehand and gathered such important intelligence.

With all the divine-level experts under his command, whether it's the Martial Alliance or the Chaos Temple, they're not even a fraction of the Tribunal's strength!
No wonder even with so many Zerg queens under her command, comparable to first-level deities, the Night Mother dared not challenge the Judgment Council and could only hide within the Fallen Prison. (End of Chapter)