Inner Destroyer

　The clothes Elaine bought for him had been burned. Qi Xing put on the military coat he usually wore in combat, stood in the middle of the corridor, looked at everyone, and raised the familiar smile on the corner of his mouth.

　In an instant, seeing his steady steps, all the demon exorcists and civil servants present held their breath in concentration.

　Some immediately bowed their heads in greeting, while others simply stared blankly. But everyone's eyes were fixed on the "strongest man on earth."

　Everyone looked at him with awe... and a desire for dependence.

　Because he is "Rep Zhenren".

　If the "Peacock King" is a god of disaster who suddenly appears in the world and wants to kill everyone, then "Rei Pu Zhenren" is like a living god who has been walking in the world.

　Even though he had just been defeated, he was still the only one who could possibly save their lives.

　"Don't worry, I'm almost recovered."

　Qi Xing slowly raised his head and looked at the pairs of eyes filled with anxiety and expectation: "After the last battle,

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　I already know what I am doing and I have a chance of winning."

　"Next, I will personally defeat the Peacock King."

　The words were so powerful that everyone was silent at first, and then burst into cheers.

　Qi Xing raised his hand, hushed them again, and continued, "Of course, I'll need your help."

　"I'll inform the Onmyoji Bureau of the specific details within half a day. Don't worry, there's still plenty of time."

　It's unbelievable.

　It was obvious that Qi Xing had no command authority, no power to issue orders - but when he opened his mouth to speak, his words carried an irresistible power, causing everyone present to instinctively accept them without any thought of rejection or rebuttal.

　——In an instant, they placed all their hopes and expectations on Qi Xing alone, treating him as a savior they could rely on.

　Qi Xing just smiled faintly, didn't respond, and turned back to the ward.

　Elaine gently closed the door behind him, shutting out the clamor, and then said, "Then, as usual, I'll go arrange for the Association to mobilize a new intelligence analysis team."

　Sitting down on the sofa, Qi Xing stroked his chin and said, "Things have gotten so serious, can we count on other strong people to come and support us? I wonder if the 'strongest woman on earth' would be interested?"

　It might sound a bit funny at first, but such a person does exist. She primarily operates in the United States, claiming to be the strongest human, "the ultimate in life, the answer to Earth"—but unfortunately, she's never been on good terms with "Rep Master." Even Qi Xing, before becoming the "Silver Coin Messenger," admitted that he was slightly inferior to her.

　"I'm afraid it's difficult. Just as the devil said." Elaine glanced at Sasa, who was still at a loss in mid-air. "Disasters happen all over the world every day, like a TV series. Let's not talk about the second-rate and third-rate heroes, but there are always not enough heroes. Before the fire actually burns on their heads, everyone just hopes that others can solve it."

　It seems that the appearance of the "strongest woman on earth" will have to be postponed for a while.

　A giant spirit hasn't appeared in the human world for at least hundreds of years, perhaps even thousands of years. Could it truly "erase" the entire earth? Who knows? Currently, there's still insufficient evidence.

　No one has ever seen a giant spirit that claims to be able to destroy a country; but the evil wizards and big demons that can seriously disrupt social order are really everywhere. The bigger the country, the more likely they are to be found, and it is impossible to kill them all.

　The heroes of each nation were busy, each unable to complete their daily tasks within their own territories. Unless a major event had already occurred, few top experts would proactively join forces. Even if they were willing to provide support, it would take time to arrange for it.

　As for the army and secular weapons, they have always been just a background in front of "God".

　Besides, Master Lei Pu is here, isn't he? No matter how serious the situation seems, this is just a briefing. Master Lei Pu will definitely solve the problem.

　"But to overcome the 4.6x output gap, we need at least four or five cards that can gain an advantage in attributes. I thought of one of these cards when I was beaten before."

　As Qi Xing spoke, he took something out of his tactical belt bag: something he had had for a long time, but had only used once, and had never returned to the Vatican.

　The tip of the Lance of Longinus.

　"Among the relics of the [Black God (Jesus)] series, this is probably the highest level. It can at least replace one or two cards."

　Qi Xing said with a smile.

　Elaine nodded. "There are only a limited number of excellent exorcists from the Association who can arrive in Aomori within thirty hours and be prepared. I'm trying my best to dispatch them."

　"There's an old stone church on the outskirts of Aomori City. It's fully consecrated and has ample space for large ceremonies. We can use it as a frontline operations center."

　"Your original combat equipment, aside from the magical weapons you refined yourself, also requires a lot of replacements. I'll help you prepare them."

　She spoke slowly, but there was an unquestionable power in her voice, because she already knew that Qi Xing would go to fight.

　With the help of the "Exorcist Association", the rituals and battlefields of the Christian system should also be used as a restraining card as long as they are used properly.

　"Then, Rin..."

　Qi Xing looked back and found that Lin had actually left the ward and chased after him.

　She went to chase after those demon exorcists from the Onmyoji Bureau.

　Qi Xing raised an eyebrow but said nothing more.

　Because he knew that Shingorin would always do what she thought was right at her own pace. He was not worried.

　As for the officials and demon exorcists, after they left Qi Xing's ward and walked away, they resumed their discussion: "Although 'Master Lei Pu' is full of confidence...but in the end, can he really fight against such a god-like being alone?"

　“What if it fails?”

　"This isn't about questioning him, it's about us always having a 'backup plan'."

　The group of demon exorcists and civil servants exchanged opinions in low voices. Although their voices were low, they could not hide the urgency in their words.

　"The Arushi and Tsuneyomi families, both of whom were previously confiscated, practiced the unholy art of infusing divine energy through marriage and █ ...

　"That makes sense. Quickly gather a hundred or so women with shrine maiden qualifications to imbue 'Leip Zhenren' with divine energy!"

　"If it's a voluntary sacrifice, how can it be called an 'evil practice'?"

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　They all think there is nothing wrong with it. What is the problem?

　Lin could only sigh. However, just as she was about to go over and beat them up, someone else did it first.

　"What are you doing, you bastards!" An angry shout suddenly sounded like thunder!

　The civil servants who were whispering to each other jumped up in fright and looked back, only to see Gojo Masamichi, the Onmyoji in charge of coordinating this operation in the Onmyoji Bureau, walking towards them in a menacing manner, with an angry face and a glare in his eyes.

　He didn't notice Lin watching from a distance. He only noticed what his colleagues and subordinates were talking about, and immediately rushed over to scold them!

　"Is your brain still hanging on your neck when you say these things?!"

　"Does 'Leip Zhenren' need your vile sorcery?!"

　"Do you know how many innocent priestesses' lives and spirits were destroyed in exchange for this evil technique? Do you know that I personally promised him in the wreckage of the Juyao family that the Onmyoji Bureau would never allow these confiscated and sealed evil techniques to see the light of day again?!"

　"Bakayalou! If even the Onmyoji immediately uses their confiscated and banned evil techniques when they see the enemy is too strong, acting with a 'kill one to save ten' mentality, then what's the difference between us and those rebellious families that were just wiped out!"

　He grew angrier and louder as he spoke, and even the others in the corridor outside fell silent.

　"Remember this! Anyone who dares to secretly mention this will be immediately suspended and investigated thoroughly!"

　The group of civil servants and exorcists all lowered their heads, not daring to say a word, and retreated submissively with a bow.

　All of this was seen by Lin who was hiding nearby.

　She had no intention of judging the scene just now, but there was one thing she had completely understood.

　In the eyes of those people, Qi Xing is no longer just a person.

　——But he is obviously a human being?

　He is not a god.

　Lin knew this better than anyone present. If she hadn't intervened in time in the "Inner Realm" and used black flames to block the third formatted halo, Qi Xing would have been dead by then.

　Death was clean and complete, like words erased by an eraser.

　It was obvious that Kamigorin was the natural-born Son of God - but it was Qi Xing who was arbitrarily given divinity by others, had hopes placed on him, and was arbitrarily suspicious and anxious when he was injured.

　What’s even more ironic is that Qi Xing actually accepted this role so calmly.

　It was not until this moment that Lin finally realized clearly where the vague unhappiness in his heart came from.

　——Even Qi Xing's "fiancée," Elaine, although her calmness and efficiency were admirable, and her rationality in the face of despair was even reliable...

　But precisely because of this, Lin felt an indescribable discomfort.

　This woman - this woman who calls herself "fiancée" - is actually worshipping Qi Xing as a "god".

　While supporting him as he moves towards the most dangerous battlefield, they fanatically believe that he will win.

　It's like he really can't die.

　But will Qi Xing really not die?

　"Fool."

　After cursing softly, not knowing who he was cursing, Lin let out a long sigh, turned around, and walked back to Qi Xing's ward.

　"Hey, Alin."

　——Then the next second, her father suddenly turned the corner of the corridor and slid out like a loach, with a sly smile on his face.

　"Dad, don't be so scary... Oh, forget it."

　She wanted to complain, but in the end she just sighed.

　Anyway, Lin has never been able to do anything about his eccentric father.

　"Sorry, sorry, it just feels like the timing is right now,"

　Shinji's father grinned.

　"Ah Lin, do you remember what I told you when you were little?"

　He tilted his head and spoke in a light tone.

　But his eyes were different from his usual nonchalant look - they had a subtle edge and seriousness.

　"The prerequisite for becoming a truly powerful person is to cut through the fog of desire and recognize one's truest desires."

　He spoke softly and slowly, as if he was telling an ancient story, and as if these words were not originally meant for Rin as a child, but for her now.

　"Even if you are lost in the fog of desire, you can still gain strength."

　"But that kind of power means losing your true self and will only make you miss out on becoming the strongest."

　Having said that, he paused, his eyes fell on Lin's face, and a rare softness flashed across his eyes.

　"That's why I told you this when you were little."

　"Because one day you will definitely get to this point."

　That was the fatherly warmth that Shinji Kamigo would occasionally reveal only in front of his daughter.

　"Now it seems... the time is almost right."

　"Ah Lin, did you see clearly?"

　"What is your true desire?"

　109: Someone hits you on the right cheek

　There is a Japanese proverb that says: "Until the age of seven, children are children of God."

　In an era of underdeveloped medical care, infant mortality was extremely high, and surviving to the age of seven was considered a blessing. Therefore, children under the age of seven were temporarily placed in the human world by the gods; only after surviving that threshold could they truly become part of the human world.

　Coincidentally, Kamigorin awakened her divine power when she was seven years old.

　Before she was seven years old, she was just a little girl with a slightly peculiar mind, sometimes withdrawn and sometimes absent-minded, but not shocking.

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　Shocking.

　The real turning point in her life occurred one late spring evening, exactly when she turned seven years old. Lin and the children in the village went to play in the mountains outside the village, and they encountered a monster.

　A famous demon, Yamaba, a fallen mountain god. Although not a prominent figure, he once sat on the throne of god and enjoyed devouring children.

　Rin's power awakened on the day she was seven years old, while she was protecting other children.

　The black divine fire that was ignited for the first time completely burned the famous Yamaba, the monster that had once been on the throne of god.

　From that moment on, Rin's name was destined to remain extraordinary. His power continued to rise like a volcanic eruption, far surpassing his peers and leaving even many of his elders in the dust. He was already a foremost expert in all of Japan.

　Although I haven't experienced it myself, since she can compete with Qi Xing, she must be among the best in the world.

　She has had such divine power since she was seven years old. Rather than saying that she is the Son of God who became a human being at the age of seven, it is better to say that she is still the Son of God until now.