Excessive ferocity due to caution

Zhuyin Mountain.

Several men in black robes stood there, gazing into the distance at the laborers wearing heavy shackles, dragging away minerals to build their base.

Most of these people were brought in from outside by the church, while a small number were indigenous people from Wuji.

If such a scene were discovered by the people of the Chaotic Realm's capital, it would surely cause a huge uproar.

Even beings at the Dominator Realm are treated like laborers; how arrogant is that?

Not long after, a letter was delivered to the black-robed man on the mountain peak.

The tallest man took the letter, glanced at it, and frowned.

Two pieces of his face were missing, torn apart by the torture devices inside his skull, making it look like he had three mouths.

"That guy Zhao Yi..."

"They seem to be more perceptive than we thought."

The hunched old woman beside him said in a hoarse voice:

"Dison, did he find out?"

Dison squinted:

"This guy used a little trick and didn't eat the meat we left for him."

"Instead, they found two other scapegoats."

"So, he must have realized that something was wrong with Tan."

The old woman snorted coldly upon hearing this.

"What a cunning fox!"

Dison:

"But it doesn't matter."

Even if he knew that there were people of our kind in the underworld, he had no choice.

"He was isolated and helpless in the Abyss, and apart from the underworld, he had no other power left for him to use."

"And as long as he uses the power of the underworld, he will inevitably be exposed to our sight. After all, at least half of the people in the underworld now are related to our church."

"Tan has already sent Ji Pa to test Zhao Yi. Whether it is true or not, we will soon have a result."

Another bald man in black robes behind him spoke with a puzzled tone:

"High Priest..."

Dison didn't turn around, but frowned and said:

"What's wrong, Ding Ou?"

Are you sure the information from the underworld is accurate?

"Absolutely accurate."

"I always felt their information was unreliable. How could Zhao Yi possibly be connected to the red-clad figure on the throne of Wan Zhong?"

"Regarding the seven-colored giant bound by the chains of order in the Dead Sea (Chaos Sea), the Church has repeatedly confirmed that there will be no problems. The red-robed figure on the Throne of the End has four bodies, with this Chaos body being the most powerful. In addition to the chains of order covering its body, it is also suppressed by one hundred and eight extremely fierce evil Buddha statues..."

Ding Ao was stunned:

"Peak of extreme misfortune?"

"Has that chaotic body become this weak?"

Dison slowly turned his head:

"Those evil Buddhas are different from the bronze statues of the underworld. They are carved from the bones of ancient people, and the laws governing them belong to the Chaotic Era. Under the suppression of the laws of the new era, their realm is suppressed to the Great Fiend level. But in reality, the strength of each evil Buddha is at the peak of the Later God level!"

"As long as the Church can obtain that Chaos Body... then no power in this world will be able to stop the Church!"

After a pause, Dison asked again:

"What's the situation in the capital?"

"Do you need support?"

Ding nodded:

"Tianhai Pass and the capital are relatively stable, and there is no need for support there for the time being. It is the right choice for the church to focus its main efforts on Wujian."

"Moreover, the formation in the capital has been completed. I heard that it was completed with the help of a force under Zhao Yi called the Jie Sect. Tianhai Pass can now continuously send forces into the capital through the formation. Although the formation can only allow a limited number of forces to pass through, with attacks from both inside and outside, I heard that the Human Federation in the capital is now in an extremely difficult situation, with rivers of blood flowing. It is estimated that it will not be able to hold out for much longer..."

Upon hearing this, the corners of Dison's mouth slowly turned up:

"Zhao Yi... he's really arrogant!"

"He tried to lure you into a trap, but little did he know he was courting death!"

"soon……"

"That supreme being who once stood on the throne of eternal damnation will become one of the countless corpses beneath the Church's holy staircase!"

...

The Underworld Station.

Emerald rocks and green bamboos, yellow streams and white mist.

The atmosphere was solemn and cold.

Footsteps came from afar, and a petite figure emerged from the mist and came to the center of the courtyard.

"Lord Zhao?"

The masked woman with the knife called out warily.

But no one responded.

She scanned her surroundings warily, the thick fog obscuring most of her divine senses and blocking her vision.

"Lord Zhao?"

The woman spoke again, louder than before, but still received no response.

Suddenly, something flew out from the depths of the mist.

The woman quickly dodged past, only to see a corpse lying on the ground.

A...faceless corpse.

"Who?!"

"Himeka".

Someone called her name, with a smile.

It was a familiar voice.

Ji Pa turned around and saw Zhao Yi standing in front of her with his hands behind his back.

"Lord Zhao, you wanted to see me?"

Ji Pa was taken aback, but her vigilance did not ease in the slightest.

Yes, I'm looking for you.

"Then... what's the deal with this corpse on the ground?"

Zhao glanced at it and replied:

"That's your corpse."

Ji Pa was stunned.

"My...my corpse?"

"Sir, are you kidding me?"

Zhao Yi stared intently into Ji Pa's eyes and smiled:

"If they don't let you die once, how can they... possibly feel at ease?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Pa felt a chill run down her spine.

Who are the "them" that the adults are referring to?

Zhao Yi extended his hands, which had been behind his back, revealing a blood-stained bronze mask. He calmly said:

"They are the black pieces on this chessboard."

Ji Pa's throat moved slightly.

"I am but a lowly commoner, with no intention of getting involved in the disputes between you gentlemen. I hope you will spare me..."

Zhao Yi laughed:

"Your brother has already said that."

"You're smarter than your brother, do you think you have a choice?"

Ji Pa tightened her grip on the sword considerably.

"What does the master want from me?"

Zhao Yi slowly walked up to her, stretched out his finger, and ran it along the edge of the ghost mask she was wearing. The terrifying ghost mask fell off with a sound.

What was revealed before me was a stunningly beautiful face.

I will give you a new identity.

"You stay by my side and play as a white piece."

Jiwa:

"For someone of your status, it would be so easy to find a personal bodyguard. Why make things difficult for a mere woman?"

Zhao Yi handed the new ghost mask to Ji Pa:

"Take it."

"Or I can give you a new mask... made from the skin of a living person."

Ji Pa's heart skipped a beat, and as if possessed, she caught the ghost mask in Zhao Yi's hand.

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