Storm of Gods

Chapter 246 Divine Power
Barty's figure disappeared from the round table, leaving only Li Xin regretting his impulsive decision. He was supposed to have a date with Christy tomorrow, and there would be a pleasant evening after dinner. What on earth was he doing?

Well, let's look on the bright side. It's not all for the lion. After all, it's a rare opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the artifact. This artifact must be closely related to me. Whoever understands it the most might be able to master it.

Li Xin turned his attention back to the Leo constellation on the dome. Calling on the Leo constellation in this way would awaken the divine relics of the lion, but now it was not just a matter of calling on it; he himself also entered that magical passage, only the coordinates were not to return to his own world, but to go to the world of the lion.

Li Xin's spiritual power lingered above the dome. Although he hadn't put it into action yet, he had considered various possibilities in his mind. He was just bringing it out now. His understanding of the Zodiac was different from others. He not only possessed Dao Yuan's way of thinking but also had the assistance of some memories from his past life. His divine relic was a coordinate, and the Zodiac was a soul transfer station. Theoretically, as long as there was another coordinate, he could go there. However, he did have doubts about what it would be like after going there, since he would have no physical body after going there.

While Li Xin was trying, Barty had already returned to the lighthouse. He carefully cleaned his lighthouse, added oil to the lamp, and then sat there quietly with the wooden fish he had made neatly placed in front of him, patiently waiting for Mr. Gemini to arrive.

He didn't know if the murmur would come at this time, but he was prepared. For a long time in the city of Tiva, the Rakshasas had always been at the bottom of society. In the boundless darkness and almost hopeless hope, a legend was born. Although the legend was quickly banned from being spread, it was still passed down by word of mouth among some Rakshasas, bringing a ray of light to them in the darkness.

Bati stared intently at the wooden fish until the divine relic began to vibrate. The Mother Blade, which could see life and death, was shaking. But this time, Bati did not enter the astrolabe through the Mother Blade. He knew that this was the Master calling, a sign that he was about to enter this world. He felt something approaching. Normally, a person would instinctively feel resistance, but Bati did not. He opened his soul and welcomed the Master's arrival.

Without any defenses, unafraid of death.

With a sensation of being siphoned in and then expelled, Li Xin finally descended upon the Misty Continent. He didn't move, because he needed to stabilize his soul form first. Looking around, he saw Mr. Lion, and his first reaction was... Holy crap, he's completely different from what I remember. Is he really that tall and mighty?

The lion appears to be over two meters tall, with dark skin, smooth and solid muscle lines, a bald head, and an explosive power. Its face is quite delicate, and its gaze is firm and steady. It has several scars on its body and is sitting upright on the ground with an exquisite wooden fish in front of it. The knife skills are quite professional.

Li Xin found himself in a soul state. His body could move within a certain range, but he could not stray too far from the lion's divine relic. His soul was stabilized by the divine relic.

The Great Compassionate Dakini Knife, which witnesses both death and life, is the name of this divine relic. Perhaps this is fate.

“Mr. Lion,” Li Xin said.

When Barty heard the Twins' voice, he knew they had arrived; yes, they had come.

"Sir, you've arrived. You can just call me Batty," Batty said respectfully. He felt a powerful and warm energy, and although this energy was in a strangely concealed state, he could still feel its unfathomable power.

“I don’t have much time, try knocking again,” Li Xin said. The Star Chart has a time limit, which means he can’t stay here for too long. Moreover, he is currently in a vulnerable state. More importantly, with the Star Chart, he can sense his surroundings, but after arriving here, his senses have completely disappeared.

“Yes, sir.” Barty squatted down and picked up the small wooden mallet to strike.

"Sit cross-legged and use the gestures I taught you," Li Xin said. Although he didn't know if the ritual would work, the sense of ritual could help improve concentration.

Barty immediately realized what was happening, sat cross-legged, raised his left hand upright, picked up the small wooden mallet with his right hand, and struck the wooden fish.

Boom~~~
The sound of the wooden fish, cleansing the soul like the morning bell and evening drum, rang out, shaking the entire lighthouse and raising dust. Bati felt an indescribable sense of liberation, as if the heavy shackles binding him had been suddenly removed, and a strong light burst forth from his dark eyes.

Dong dong dong dong dong…

The wooden fish rang rhythmically, and the lighthouse began to flicker. With the tapping of the wooden fish, the fog surrounding the lighthouse actually dissipated. Barty looked at everything that was happening in disbelief. The fog, which even the lighthouse could not control, was actually receding. The fog, which had been dispersed by the lighthouse's light by more than a meter, was directly shaken more than ten meters away by the sound of the wooden fish before it regrouped.

"Stop, I'll go back to the star chart first, you try again, and then find me on the star chart again," Li Xin said. Since it worked and they found a method, they could take it slowly in the future, but his soul state was still not very safe.

Li Xin's figure disappeared, and his body returned to the huge chair. The moment his buttocks were firmly seated, Li Xin calmed down a little. Damn it, Badi almost sent him to his death when he was striking the wooden fish. Every time he struck, the power was being drained from him, just like a blood pump. How could he withstand that?

After sitting in the chair for a while, the discomfort in my soul gradually subsided.

The journey to the Lion was uncomfortable; his soul was subjected to various forms of compression, a stark contrast to his previous experience traveling to the Star Chart. He was certain that he needed the same complete trust as the Lion; he could sense that the Lion was fully open, and if it closed itself off or became hostile, it would be extremely dangerous for Li Xin in his soul state. Although he hadn't been on the Misty Continent for long, Li Xin had already experienced its harshness. In comparison, the Underground City seemed like paradise, at least full of life. What a hellish place it was! It was very similar to the Sacred Land, only the power of the mist was different.

This was Li Xin's initial impression.

Following Li Xin's instructions, Bati stopped striking the wooden fish. After the Gemini left, the wooden fish instantly lost its amazing effect, and the mist gradually gathered. Bati continued striking, but the mist was not affected at all, and the strange phenomenon disappeared. However, it did help calm his mind.

The sound of the wooden fish stopped, and Badi's hands trembled uncontrollably as he placed them on the ground. The Triad God had given the city of Dipo a chance to survive, but some of the Dipo people believed that the Creator God had not completely abandoned them. At some point, his will would descend again. The Triad God could only give them a space to survive, but only the Creator God could let them see the light of day again.

Simply by descending, the fog will dissipate...

Bati respectfully put down the wooden fish and then headed to the zodiac compass.

Li Xin was also waiting. Not long after, Barty appeared, respectfully addressed him as "Sir," and then explained the situation.

Li Xin frowned. Clearly, he was the key to the wooden fish's ineffectiveness. He didn't know if it was because of his special characteristics or the dice's power, but just a few taps had weakened him. He really couldn't withstand that.

“Mr. Lion, due to certain reasons, I cannot frequently travel to the Misty Continent. Now that the wooden fish is working, I think you can continue to test its effects, and then return to the city according to the normal rules. As for how to use it, I suggest you consult others at the next round table,” Li Xin said. “Of course, only you yourselves can truly save you.”

I feel that Taurus and Cancer are both quite capable in this regard, and Taurus has experience in organization and management. The wooden fish is just a tool. The situation in Dipo City is probably both dangerous and complicated. If used well, it can be helpful; if used poorly, it may bring about annihilation.

“Yes, sir, I will do as you instruct,” Barty said, he understood.

Redemption can only be achieved through one's own efforts.

In the past, it was the mortals' endless demands on the gods that led to disaster. The people of Diva City had already deeply understood this. Bati knew even more clearly that he had only received an extremely precious opportunity for a test, and that salvation was still a very long way off.

"You understand?" Li Xin asked, somewhat puzzled. He had a feeling that the two of them were thinking about different things.

"Yes, sir."

Li Xin was both amused and exasperated. Although he couldn't see Barty's state clearly, he knew that there was a misunderstanding. There was no way to force an explanation for this kind of thing. "Ahem, the Roundtable is a big family. We have a greater mission. You can do whatever you want in private, but you should act more normally when we're together."

Barty understood and immediately nodded, realizing how stupid he had been.

"That's all for today, Batty, goodbye."

"Goodbye, sir."

When Batty heard the Twins call his name, he knew he had finally gained initial recognition.

Li Xin's figure disappeared from the Round Table. Barty respectfully stood up from his chair, knelt down in front of the Gemini's chair, and then left the Round Table.

Back at the lighthouse, Badi looked at the wooden fish before him, his massive body suddenly collapsing to the ground, tears streaming down his face. This wasn't Luo Tuo; it was all the people of Di Po, the hope that the Misty Continent had waited a thousand years for had finally appeared…

(End of this chapter)