Li Zevim was stunned by Li Wei's display of skill. Li Zevim's intelligence network was quite extensive, so he had a certain understanding of Li Wei, this suddenly powerful figure.
But now, this ability to create something out of thin air made Li Zevim realize that Li Wei was likely far more powerful than he had imagined. His intelligence network knew what Li Wei's other personality had been doing in Europe, managing to drive many large pantheons that had long been rooted in Europe to Japan, which showed how terrifying their power was. At the very least, the power possessed by Li Wei's main body, who was at least equal to that person, was something he should be wary of.
Li Zevim picked up the hot tea. The heat of the tea passed through the cup and was reflected into his palm. At the same time, he secretly mobilized his magic to scan the hot tea. It was indeed a cup of tea, and it also carried a gentle life force. Even with his strange life structure, he could enjoy the benefits brought by this cup of hot tea.
Li Zevim exclaimed, "Sir, what remarkable skills you possess! To have forced the gods to this point is truly a testament to your great reputation. I deeply admire you and would like to meet you."
Li Wei laughed and said, "What's so special about me? I'm just like everyone else, with two eyes and a nose, and nothing extra on my body."
Li Wei looked at Li Zevim and said, "You are quite peculiar. You are neither an angel nor a demon, but a balance between positive and negative. You are much more powerful than ordinary angels and demons. I haven't asked your name yet."
Li Zevheim said, "Li Zevheim Li Huaen Lucifer, that's my name."
Li Wei raised an eyebrow and said, "You have a connection with the Demon King of the Demon Realm? Lucifer is a surname that ordinary people wouldn't dare use."
Li Zevim smiled wryly, "If you want to talk about a connection, you could say so. The first Lucifer of the Demon Realm is my ancestor."
Li Zevim was a liar who didn't even bother to think before he lied; lies came out of his mouth without hesitation. He didn't want too many people to know his identity, as it would introduce too many variables into his plans. However, Li Wei's gaze told him that he had to reveal some information, no matter what, otherwise he would struggle to gain Li Wei's trust.
Li Wei smiled and said, "I'm acquainted with this generation's Lucifer. If you have a relationship with him, then we're not exactly outsiders. Although I don't know why you've come to see me, I'll try my best to help if I can."
Li Zevim wanted to complain inwardly. Li Wei was indeed as rumored, an overly kind person. However, Li Wei's personality suited him well, since overly kind people were easier to manipulate.
Li Zeweim said with a wry smile, "I'm not shameless enough to make such a request on my first visit. The main reason I came to see you is to get to know you. After all, I haven't been to the Demon Realm for a long time. I only recently came out of seclusion and learned about someone like you. So, I had the idea of coming to see you."
Li Zevheim took out a small, exquisitely crafted coral from his storage space and placed it on the table.
Li Zeweim smiled kindly and said, "This is a rare sea creature I obtained from the East Sea of Chongguo. It can accelerate one's cultivation efficiency and also has a calming effect. It is the best thing I have, and I present it to you as a gift."
Li Wei said, "There's no need to be so polite, giving away something so precious as a gift. This thing must be quite important to you as well."
Li Zevim said, "Sir, you must accept this. After all, I should have visited you long ago, but due to some mundane matters, such an important matter has been delayed until now. This is my apology."
After exchanging pleasantries, Li Wei finally accepted Li Zevim's strange coral. However, as a return gift, Li Wei also gave the other party a strange object he had made himself. In order to maintain his current persona, Li Wei had been taken advantage of quite a few times recently.
However, Li Wei knew a principle: you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub. If he wanted to lure the gods into his trap, he had to be willing to make sacrifices.
After exchanging pleasantries, they finally got down to business. Li Zevim cautiously said, "I've heard from others that you come from another world. I'm very curious about what that other world is like."
Li Zevim had already enjoyed everything that power and influence could bring. In the long years before, he had fallen into a vicious cycle of world-weariness, unable to muster any enthusiasm for life. Therefore, he attributed his current life to the fact that it no longer had any excitement for him, so he wanted to go to a wider world.
Li Zevim attempted to travel to outer space, hoping to reach other planets. However, after a long time, he finally arrived at a life-bearing planet forty light-years outside the solar system. But he was disappointed; the "other world" he had imagined did not exist at all, and all life was still in a very early stage. He could only return to Earth disappointed.
That's why he was so excited when he learned that Li Wei came from a truly different world.
Chapter 4. The Path to Suicide
The enormous, hideous sea monster said, "My Majesty, do you think you can just see him whenever you want? What right do you have?"
Although Li Zevim was rebuffed, he still maintained a smile. After all, he was now the one asking for help, and when you need something, you have to put on a good show. Besides, the ugly monster's strength was enough to earn his respect. After all, if even a "watchdog" had such power, one could only imagine how terrifying Li Zevi's strength must be.
Because he clearly understood this, even when faced with more difficulties, Li Zeweim would not reveal his true colors.
Li Zevim said, "I don't know what you need. If you need anything, please just tell me."
The ugly sea monster said, "You're smart enough to eat ten thousand living people. I want to eat white-skinned humans from your world. I don't want the young ones or the old ones. Go and find them for me. Once you find them, I'll let you see His Majesty."
Li Zevim raised an eyebrow. He had to admit that the other Li Wei had all sorts of monsters under his command. If it were the Li Wei in Tokyo, he would never tolerate the existence of a man-eating monster like this. But the Li Wei in Europe was the Demon King of Demon Kings, and he was willing to take in anyone. He had heard before that the members of the Calamity Group had already defected to the Li Wei in Europe.
The Calamity Gang was previously just a tool for his amusement, but after receiving help from the evil version of Levi, they have now turned the Demon Realm upside down. A few days ago, they even slaughtered a city, and their power is growing increasingly inflated.
At this moment, Li Zeweim had no idea that the Chaos Gang had truly taken the blame this time.
Li Zevim was a man of great initiative. After learning of the ugly sea monster's demands, he immediately activated the teleportation coordinates he had set up in North America and used a teleportation spell to send himself there.
Then, Li Zevim found a city, scanned the city with magic, marked all suitable targets with magic, and after gathering a total of 10,000 people, he was afraid that the exact number of 10,000 would not be enough for the other party, so he selected some more targets, gathered 10,000 people, and then activated the teleportation magic again to return to the previous seaside.
Although the ugly sea monster didn't have a face, Li Zevim could sense that it paused for a moment when he appeared.
"So fast?" The ugly sea monster's deep and eerie voice rang out.
Li Zevim threw all the people he had captured onto the beach. The ordinary people who had been captured were still confused about what was going on. The immense fear drove them into chaos, especially when they saw the ugly sea monster. They screamed and then went into a frenzy, their sanity completely gone.
The hideous sea monster created by Li Wei was inspired by elements of the Cthulhu Mythos, giving it an indescribable sense of profound terror. Gods and demons, due to their own power and resistance, would not be affected when they looked directly at the hideous sea monster, but ordinary people with limited mental resistance would be driven mad by fear at this time.
The ugly sea monster let out a strange, bagpipe-like wailing laugh and said, "You're a sensible person. I like your gift. Cross the sea. You should be able to find your way yourself."
The ugly sea monster suddenly swelled up, and its enormous body, hidden beneath the surface, extended numerous long, thin tentacles, sweeping all the ordinary people on the beach into the sea.
The ugly sea monster is also one of Li Wei's puppet clones. Its role is similar to the Kraken in Greek mythology. It is a pure monster. The reason it asks Li Zevm for so many living people is not because it really wants to eat them, but because it wants to transform them into monsters and then release them. Doing so can be seen as maintaining the sea monster's persona.
Li Wei alone had to support the entire force, so each of his different puppet clones would act according to their own personas, rather than mechanically reacting to external forces.
So far, no one in this world has discovered Li Wei's secret. Everyone is being led by the nose by Li Wei, dancing wildly on the stage he has set, even a powerful figure like Li Zevim is no exception.
After the ugly sea monster swept these unfortunate souls into the sea, its enormous body sank rapidly, while its tentacles casually tore a passing shark to shreds.
Its massive body sank rapidly, creating towering waves and terrifying whirlpools.
After setting foot on the land of the former Great Ying Empire, Li Zevim had a sudden realization: a terrifying existence awaited him. With a direction in mind, Li Zevim gritted his teeth and continued forward. Having come this far, how could he possibly turn back now?
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As he ventured deeper inland, Li Zevim's fear intensified, and the surrounding environment grew increasingly repulsive. He hadn't felt anything when watching the magic videos provided by the intelligence merchant, but after setting foot on this devastated land, he realized just how terrifying the former Great Ying Empire had become. The original land had completely vanished, the ground had turned into writhing flesh, the mountains had become giant tumors formed by intertwined tentacles, the sky was blood red, and a pungent, putrid stench assaulted his nostrils.
.. .... ...
Li Zevim is a very clean person, and this kind of environment made him unconsciously frown.
As they continued on their way, Li Zevim finally came to see a building: a magnificent and imposing Gothic castle with towering spires reaching into the clouds. At the very top of the tower was a gigantic eyeball formed from a vast amount of energy.
The giant eyeball looked in Li Zeweim's direction, its pupils beginning to contract. Li Zeweim had a feeling that this giant eyeball was laughing, and laughing rather mockingly.
Li Zevim gritted his teeth and continued forward, soon arriving at the foot of the castle. When he stopped in front of the castle gate, the gate, which had been hanging by iron locks, was lowered, and a passage appeared before him.
Li Zevim entered the castle. The interior was very dark. Although a large number of torches were lit, for some unknown reason, the light from the flames would only extend a few meters before completely dimming.
Li Zevim could sense that many pairs of malevolent eyes were staring at him from the darkness. Some of the owners of these eyes were extremely powerful; if they were outside, they could probably fight on par with the main gods of those pantheons. And there were quite a few such beings in the darkness.
Li Zevim felt a pang of regret. He had never dared to seek out such a monster; now there was no turning back, only the option to continue forward. He hated this feeling of his life and death being out of his own hands; it made him feel utterly powerless.
Chapter 4. Preparing for a Countermeasure
In reality, the number of beings inside the castle was not as large as Li Zevm had imagined. The situation he was facing was actually a large-scale illusion, but it was set up by Li Wei, whose strength far surpassed his own. Therefore, even Li Zevm could not see through the true situation inside the castle.
At this moment, the evil version of Levi was ready to make his move. He had no intention of wasting words with Li Zevim. Once Li Zevim entered the depths of the castle and he entered the binding barrier, he would catch his opponent off guard.
As an ancient being who has lived for countless years, Li Zevim naturally possesses numerous survival skills, so the evil version of Li Zevim must guard against the opponent using a backup plan to escape.
The malicious gaze that Li Zevm sensed was actually a detection spell activated by the evil version of Li Wei. The reason why the evil version of Li Wei was so cautious was because the real Li Wei saw in the relevant settings of "High School DxD" that Li Zevm possessed a method similar to the lich's chalice of life, and that eliminating Li Zevm would not be an easy task.
Therefore, the evil version of Li Wei cannot directly put Li Zevim into the Soul-Swept Bell, because once Li Zevim loses his connection with the Life Box, the Life Box will activate the backup body and the memories up to the point of interruption to recreate Li Zevim.
This method isn't resurrection; it's more like creating a successor with their own memories and abilities to live on in their place. Of course, because the memories aren't interrupted, it gives the illusion of a resurrection ability.
This ability raises ethical issues. For example, imagine someone participating in an experiment, then anesthetizing them. During this time, a clone of that person is created, and their memories are implanted into the clone. Afterward, the anesthesia is lifted. The problem then arises: both clones will believe they are the original.
Therefore, the Life Box of Li Zevm will not create another Li Zevm before Li Zevm's original body is in trouble.
The evil version of Levi's plan is to first trap Li Zevm to prevent him from activating the Life Box's power, and then, while Li Zevm is trapped, find the location of the Life Box and completely destroy it, depriving Li Zevm of his "resurrection" option.
Some might say, why not take advantage of this characteristic of Li Zeweim and exploit him endlessly?
The reason is simple: the new Li Zevim created by the Life Box, although inheriting the memories and abilities from before the memory gap, has limited strength and is a "degraded version". It will take a considerable amount of time for him to grow to the strength he had before the memory gap, and Li Zevi does not want to wait that long.
Moreover, a cunning and calculating individual like Li Zevm is a potential threat in the eyes of the evil version of Li Wei. As long as Li Zevm is alive, Li Wei himself cannot feel at ease.
As an extension of the original will, the evil version of Li Wei naturally wouldn't hold back. Facing Li Zevm, he immediately used his trump card. Opening up with a big move upon meeting is a kind of etiquette.
Li Zevim entered a huge palace. At the far end of the palace, he saw a figure sitting on a throne. Just then, he felt himself being bound. The space around him had been cut off. He tried to use teleportation magic, but he couldn't activate it.
This sudden confinement terrified Li Zevim. A large number of bizarre and terrifying monsters surrounded him, and a special barrier, invisible to the naked eye, trapped him inside.
Li Zevim stared in horror at the figure seated on the throne and cried out, "Your Majesty, what does this mean?!"
Li Zevim was completely confused. Why could even the scoundrels of the Disaster Gang be appreciated, while he was destined for such a calamity? Or was this situation a test?
After all, he didn't know what the Calamity Gang had gone through before obtaining the evil version of Levi's. Perhaps the members of the Calamity Gang had also experienced something similar. Li Zevim's mind started working quickly.
However, he still felt uneasy. He had become accustomed to being in a high position and looking down on others, holding their lives and deaths in his own hands. Now, the situation was reversed, and his own life and death were in the hands of others. He had no chance to resist whatever evil version of Li Wei might think of him.
The evil version of Li Wei rose from his throne and walked slowly and unhurriedly to the barrier that trapped Li Zevim.
Looking at the evil version of Levi, Li Zevim knelt down without a word, bowing his head and saying, "Your Highness, I, insignificant as I am, offer you my highest respect. You are justice, you are rule..."
Li Zevim is a flexible and adaptable person. Knowing that he is at a significant disadvantage in terms of strength, he hides his inner pride. To show his pride in front of the evil version of Li Zevi would be suicide.
The evil version of Li Wei squatted down, like a mischievous child looking down at ants on the ground, looking at the humble Li Zevim with a mocking gaze.
Li Zevim could feel that gaze, and goosebumps rose all over his body, but he dared not raise his head. He was afraid that if he did, he would meet the evil version of Li Zevi's eyes head-on, which would be a very bad thing.
The evil version of Li Wei said, "I've been waiting for you for a long time. You only came out now. Do you know that I gave you several chances, but you ignored them all?"
Li Zevim was confused. Before leaving the Demon Realm, he had spent most of his time in seclusion and had no contact with the outside world. He was certain that he had no interaction with the evil version of Li Wei.
Hearing the evil version of Levi's words, Li Zevm was truly unable to react.
The evil version of Livy said, "I hate it when people don't give me face. I'm a person who cares a lot about my reputation, so I'm going to punish you first."
Li Zewim was dumbfounded, but he knew one thing: his life seemed to be spared. The phrase "punishment" usually refers to a non-fatal punishment.
The evil version of Li Wei said, "You just stay here obediently. I'll let you out when I'm in a good mood."
Li Zeweim was dumbfounded. He didn't expect to be put in solitary confinement as soon as he arrived. However, it wasn't like they were going to kill him or punish him. He was just told to stay put. He was very good at this kind of thing.
After the evil version of Levi finished speaking, he disappeared from Li Zevim's sight. There was no need for him to operate on the spot anymore. The barrier would automatically read Li Zevim's deep consciousness and main memories. After a few days, once all of Li Zevim's memories had been read, Levi's main body would be able to determine the location of Li Zevim's life box. At that time, Li Zevim's death would be imminent.
Chapter 4. The Whereabouts of the Life Box
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