Shepherd Tantra

Chapter 1278: Gray Sky Master's Ceremony
The vision of Yuan Tiansi's arrival could be seen even outside the city.

The sunlight is blocked by the sea and giant whales float in the sky.

The earth trembled, the city was petrified, and roars that could disperse sandstorms rang out one after another.

"...Such a strong pressure."

Hassan murmured softly.

As soon as he tried to raise his head and look in the direction of Holy Spring City, he felt as if his heart was grabbed by something.

An intense sense of panic boiled in his blood. He felt that the rage that he had brewed with hatred over the years and the determination that he had strengthened with blood and pain were so fragile under such terrifying pressure.

"If you get any closer, I'm afraid he'll burst into tears and try to run away."

Hassan stared at the dark sky in silence, like a crow staring at the moon.

His voice was like a dream: "It turns out that the determination of mortals is such a fragile thing... Without sufficient strength, we can't even stand before Him."

"That's how it should be."

Haena's voice came from the side.

Her voice was clear and firm. "Just like the stories of every dragon slayer...these dragon slayers were all heroic warriors and peerless knights in the past. Because the weak are not even qualified to stand in front of a dragon. Or to put it the other way around, if a challenge does not require a threshold, then it cannot be called a challenge - at best it is just an assassination."

Hassan turned his gaze when he heard this.

He knew that the Avalon woman in front of him was the personal bodyguard of the good lord of Paradise City.

Many people saw her coming out of Holy Spring City that day, and many people rushed to report the information to Hassan.

The reason why they are called guards instead of slaves... is because Hassan had studied abroad in the Mage Tower after all. He knows that since Aiwas can be recognized by the elves, he must not be a traditional good master.

Now, Aiwas has not abused the power granted by his status as a benefactor, which is completely different from the benefactors in other cities.

But even so, he was actually not very willing to accept Haina into his team.

——The Red Hand Faction is a very pure team. All of them are people who have been persecuted by the good master, which gives them an extraordinary centripetal force.

This made it impossible for the spies of the good masters to blend in. They could not be bribed, and even their actions could not be stopped by death or constrained by morality.

The only problem was that even someone as extreme as Hassan began to feel that the Red Hand was getting out of control. Their desire for destruction and aggressiveness were so strong that even he could not stop them.

In this respect, Hassan himself was the heretic among them.

Hassan has studied hard in the Mage Tower for so long, and now he has stolen the fragment of the Sky Master and returned to his hometown. He definitely has more than just the intention of dying together with the Good Master.

He really wanted to destroy the ancient Parthian Empire - he wanted to destroy this sinful ancient country, its system, its culture, its traditions, everything about it. But at the same time, he didn't want to be left with only ruins...

As he told Morgan: He did not hesitate to kill the civilians so as to prevent the benefactors from realizing that he valued them; he did not hesitate to pollute the water sources so as to prevent the benefactors from using such resources to blackmail them.

They are not without weaknesses, but the good master is not aware of their weaknesses. But because of this, they have a fatal weakness...

——That is, Hassan’s words and deeds are actually inconsistent with what he thinks in his heart.

His heart, his desires, his soul, were far softer than he let on; his rational and quiet eyes were more thoughtful than his inflammatory words. That was why the more successful their cause, the more painful it was for Hassan.

His destruction is only to bring about a new life for everything.

...But those crazy people who followed him probably didn't think so.

A team formed by deception can only end up splitting up. History has repeated this countless times.

Because of this, he didn't want Haina to enter the crumbling tower, even though he knew that Haina had no ill intentions.

On the one hand, it was because he knew that a big figure like Haina, who was dressed in gorgeous clothes, would certainly not be able to empathize with these homeless slaves and free people. Instead, she might bring the seeds of instability and accelerate the collapse of this tower of instability.

On the other hand, he also felt that there was no need for Haena to board this broken ship that might sink at any time. If something happened to her here, it might provoke Aiwass... then it would be completely unnecessary. Aiwass's position was not opposed to his, and they even had a common enemy. Hassan was unwilling to add a new strong enemy to the route of fighting against strong enemies.

Those who followed him certainly didn't care, because death and destruction were ahead of them; but Hassan had to consider how it would end.

But two people changed his mind.

——That is Morgan and Autolycus.

When both of them advocated keeping Haina at the same time... even though they did not state the reason, Hassan immediately realized that Haina was related to the game between the gods in the dream world.

After Haena was left behind, as expected... Haena did get into a lot of trouble. She had no idea about the culture and taboos of the Parthians, and she asked people questions that people didn't want to answer. At first, she angered and made many people cry, causing a small chaos.

Fortunately, Haina was very capable, and she was sincere and friendly to others without any airs of a big shot. As a result, after just a few days, many children followed Haina and looked up to her as if she were their boss.

Hassan was not angry about this.

He did not feel that his power had been taken away... Instead, he felt from the bottom of his heart that this might be a new possibility.

If these children continue to follow him, they will be destroyed in the flames. If he can get in touch with Aiwass through Haina, there may be some way out.

——This is the hope for the future of the Parthians.

The ancient Parthian Empire can be destroyed, but the Parthians cannot perish.

"how about you?"

Haina stared at Hassan and asked, "You knew you couldn't get close to that place, but you kept staring at the battlefield of the Advent God... Is it because you are unwilling to give up?"

"...Unwilling?"

Hassan murmured softly, touching his chest with his prosthetic hand: "Maybe..."

"It's to punish myself, dear."

Morgan chuckled and appeared from thin air.

She leaned close to Haina in a very intimate manner and lay on her shoulder.

Haina frowned slightly and looked at the witch who was almost a household name in Avalon, but she did not feel any disgust in her heart.

She inexplicably felt a sense of intimacy and trust towards Morgan...

——Perhaps it was the effect of the soul fragment from Lancelot. Haina understood.

Morgan hugged Haina from behind, smiled at Hassan who pursed his lips and had a bitter face, and whispered softly: "Because I can't get involved in this level of battle, because I am too weak, I want to use pain to punish my stupid and incompetent self.

"It's like clenching your fists until they bleed because it's too painful."

“…I’ve always been like this.”

Hassan said slowly, "Pain is a better anesthetic than sugar - I don't deny that it is a useless anesthetic. I can see that clearly."

He turned around and looked back with his calm eyes at the two Avalon women, one smart and cunning and the other naive and stupid.

"So, Morgan?"

Hassan asked, "How is the preparation going on with the God of War?"

"Oh, he's not going to leave."

Morgan said lightly.

"……what?"

Hassan was startled and looked up in disbelief: "Isn't he going to cooperate with those good people?"

A special element was added to the Tail Ring Ceremony of the Good Lords - that is the crowning of the Great Abyss.

As the Grand Vizier of the ancient Parthian Empire, he did have such power. With the testimony of other good lords, it could also be regarded as the recognition of the nobles.

They created a new King of Parthia, designated him as the demon who destroyed Parthia, and then conquered him... In this way, they succeeded in their rebellion. This action was perfectly in line with the Red of Disaster's plan to seize the position of the Pillar God. He could also take the opportunity to demonize the remaining concepts of the authoritarian path and completely destroy it.

As it happens, the Red Dragon has not completely eliminated the remnants of the White Dragon.

It’s just a matter of cooperating with the good masters to fight against the Yuantiansi who came to the world. It’s not too difficult.

After all, under the influence of the Curtain of Balance, the power of Yuan Tiansi will be reduced to the minimum of the sixth energy level. And the good masters have already reached the sixth energy level, plus a pillar god - this should be a sure win.

——This is what Hassan thought before he witnessed Yuan Tiansi’s power with his own eyes.

But now, he couldn't help but wonder in his heart... Could it be that the Red of Disaster, who had just ascended to the position of Pillar God, was less powerful than the Abyss of Heaven who had been weakened by the Curtain of Balance? Otherwise, why would He be so cowardly and give in at such a critical moment?
"Yes, he abandoned those good masters."

Morgan said slowly: "Of course, this is not an escape... but He is keenly aware that doing nothing is actually more in line with His own interests."

"--Because Aiwass is 'divided and united'." A strange man's voice sounded.

Just then, another person appeared at the door.

He didn't just come in from outside, but had been here all along. However, no one else present noticed his presence.

That was Autolycus, the Gray Sirens who had returned from the dead.

He now turned into a strange and kind fat man with a businessman-like smile on his face: "Red Dragon was keenly aware of one thing - that is, compared with the similarities between Yuan Tiansi and Bai Long, his position is actually closer to Aiwass.

"Evans was the tail of the snake cut off by the Ring of Heaven, and Arthur was the tail of the Crown of Heaven cut off by the Ring of Heaven. Now that Aiwas has completed his self, he has regained his memories, knowledge, and power... and the same is true for Arthur. Arthur did not kill the Knights of the Round Table because he did not want to destroy everything of Vortigern, but wanted to obtain everything of Vortigern."

When he said this, he turned into the image of a beautiful girl again.

She stretched out her hand and pointed to her chin, holding her right arm with her left hand. She stood there gracefully and said leisurely, "After all... he lacked an important piece of information, which is that he didn't know that the crown master was not completely dead."

——Indeed.

Haina couldn't help but nodded.

When she first learned about this, she was also shocked.

Who would have thought that in the battle for the position of the Pillar God, there would still be room for conspiracy and intrigue? The part of the white dragon soul that Morgan preserved was an important part of the crown master.

Just like the former Lord of the Crown was unable to completely defeat the Supreme Heaven, thus the Bear Celestial Master was born. He was also unable to completely defeat the Lord of the Crown.

Destiny is a chain of cycles.

"In his mind, the White Dragon was dead. At this moment, he became the monarch, just like Aiwass who took over the body of Tiansi. But unfortunately, that guy was wrong~"

When Autolycus said this, he turned into a wise old man again.

He has white hair and beard, and his eyes are sharp.

No one knows what he really looks like, just as no one knows whether he is a man or a woman, old or young.

"...Or rather, this is the characteristic of the Crown Heavenly Master."

The old man said meaningfully: "It's just the same as before. When he was still a celestial priest, he was so reckless."

"I remember the young master told me something..."

at this time.

Lily's voice suddenly sounded coldly: "Regarding the fact that you also participated in the Heaven Punishment War, Gray Sky Master."

A human figure constructed by shadows slowly stood up from Haina's shadow.

Even Hassan and Haena had no idea that Lily was actually here. Hassan even prepared a spell under pressure, but the condensed fireball was dispersed by Haena's wave of her hand.

Seeing that Autolycus and Morgan had no reaction at all, Hassan withdrew his spell in anger.

After all, he was 100% no match for the three men in front of him. And without Autolycus' help, he couldn't even fully exert the power of the Fire Fragment.

"The successor of the Spider Silk Seal..."

As expected, the old man recognized Lily's background immediately.

He was a little surprised, but also a little pleased: "You actually got rid of the 'me' in your body? That's amazing."

At this point, Autolycus no longer concealed the fact that he was Gray Sky Master.

"——The young master helped me do that."

Lily answered without hesitation: "He said - you and Mian Tiansi are also friends."

"Yes. We have conquered the High Heaven together."

The old man said nostalgically, "So I know what he will choose."

As he spoke, his body twisted again and turned into a young man with black hair and black eyes.

At this moment, Haina and Lily both held their breath.

——Because of this appearance, it is almost exactly the same as Sherlock in child form!
"…Were you dead or not?"

Lily couldn't help but ask.

Gray Sky Master Autolycus stretched out a finger and put it to his lips to make a gesture of silence: "Don't care about that kind of thing..."

"How could you not care?"

Lily looked at Autolycus with sharp eyes and said simply: "If you want to take my body, then just declare war. If you don't need to do this, we are friends. It's that simple."

"How can it be so simple?"

He turned around and said with a smile: "Truth is transparent, so people can never see the truth; lies are opaque, light and eyes can't penetrate them, people can only see lies and always trust lies.

“That’s why I’m here—I’m everywhere where lies are brewing.

"Gray Sky Si has never died. Look at the human world. Is there even a moment when lies are no longer needed? I don't think so."

"Then why did you produce evidence of your own death?"

"Do you really have to ask this question?"

Hui Tiansi was somewhat helpless, but he could only answer frankly: "Even death is a lie. Only in this way can I completely integrate into the lie, right?"

Suddenly, Haena realized something: "You want to become a pillar god? Otherwise, why would you do your own path?"

"Who knows? Maybe."

Hui Tiansi smiled and said nothing.

He opened his arms and said frankly, "I am here because of the request of the Crowned Lord in the past. Arthur always needs Merlin, especially when fighting against giants and the gods of giants."

"...What do you mean?" Haina's brain was a little hot again.

"Which is the real Arthur? The red dragon named Arthur? Or the white dragon who founded the Knights of the Round Table? Name or title? Truth or fact? Or does neither matter?
"…Just like, who is the real snake? Isn't this what is happening in Holy Spring City right now?"

When Hui Tiansi said this, he looked at Morgan.

Morgan also took out the imprisoned white dragon's soul.

He looked at Haina and asked a question that Haina could not avoid:
"Girl, if you have the chance, would you like to become a pillar god?
"——If you can obtain the power of the Heavenly Master, but you have to fight a desperate battle with the Pillar God."

Haena's eyes widened.

It dawned on her.

Why is she here?

Why did Hui Tiansi and Morgan appear here?

Why would the Red Hand gang appear here?

If she is "Lancelot", then Hassan is "Arthur". The Red Hands are the Knights of the Round Table.

Gray Sky is "Merlin", and Morgan is "Morgan" or possibly "Guinevere".

The absurd and tyrannical good master is a man-eating giant.

The God of Giants is Yuan Tiansi.

The Supreme God, the Invincible God—

Everything is just right.

It was like a stage play, except that she only now realized that she had a role.

"What has happened will happen again. What has been done will be done again..."

Hui Tiansi smiled, but his expression was somewhat sad: “This is the essence of the ceremony.

"——After Arthur defeated the giants, he asked Lancelot to accept the crown. He only wanted to destroy the kingdom of giants, but did not want to rule it.

"So, if it were you, would you accept it?"

(End of this chapter)