Inner Destroyer

　IQ differences aside, she couldn't even defeat a magical girl in a one-on-one fight. She couldn't leap higher than a building or punch a monster. She was just a mortal nun, a bomb chick, not a living, shining saint with wings.

　Twice a month, she wondered why the "Association" had assigned her to assist a world-class superhuman like Qi Xing. Was she really enough on her own? Once or twice a month, she couldn't help but question the arrangements of her superiors and God.

　So now, Elaine chose to pray for Qi Xing.

　"Lord, your love is everlasting and your grace is infinite. I praise your name and ask that your gaze linger here for a while, allowing him to witness your glory."

　The disparity in power was too great. Nothing in this world could allow Qi Xing to defeat Satan. Unless a miracle occurred, because miracles meant anything was possible. The dead could be resurrected, the weak could triumph over the strong, and the cunning devil could stumble where she least expected.

　"Your children were saved by his struggle, preserved by him. Now that darkness has descended, I beg you, Father! Do not let him fall into the giant snake's throat! I beg you! Please do not let him be devoured, do not let the dark enemy win this noble soul from you... Please!"

　Fighting other evils only risks one's life. Because the souls of the dead can still stand in heaven. However, falling into the hands of the devil will risk being corrupted by the cult. At that time, his soul may be bound.

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　Bound in hell to suffer eternal torture.

　How can such an ending be just for a hero who bravely stood up and sacrificed himself to fight evil for ten years? How can such a thing be allowed?

　So, with the heaviest heart and the most desperate hope, Elaine prayed for him. As long as Qi Xing could win and return safely, she would pay any price and do anything.

　But then again, is there really justice and hope in this fucking shithole world?

　Doubts like these often tormented her. Who else could remain unshaken in such a dire situation?

　Heat surged up from the deepest layers of the "Inner World," condensing into dark clouds that covered the sky. Then, with the aftermath of the fierce battle, it fell as drops of black rain.

　Elaine was hit by raindrops all over her body and her nun's uniform was stained, but she continued to pray.

　I just hope that there will be justice and redemption in the world.

　Although she didn't know who this salvation was for, she couldn't imagine what form this salvation would take.

　Will God hear her earnest prayer?

　Will a miracle really happen?

　-

　A miracle seemed to happen.

　Qi Xing's whole body was glowing quietly, emitting a warm pure white light.

　"what."

　But Samael smiled, she covered her mouth and smiled slyly, looking unconcerned.

　"That's just the little nun's insignificant power of faith. No way? You don't think you can defeat me just by shouting about justice and bonds, do you?"

　After saying that, she casually threw a giant beast out of the void towards Qi Xing.

　It was a massive, sixty-six-meter-long black snake, towering over Qi Xing like its master. It opened its mouth, stuck out its tongue, and a thick mist flowed from it. The mist gradually enveloped the surroundings.

　This creature is a giant serpent from ancient Egypt. The thick fog it exhales can block vision and even spiritual perception, hiding its already agile and massive body. It also contains venom that paralyzes anyone who inhales it, making it a very troublesome monster.

　Moreover, they also like to play the game of swallowing pills, which is really too bizarre.

　Generally speaking, if an evil summoner summoned this beast and had it paralyze the heroines, preparing to do all sorts of terrible things, the exorcists would first burn away the poisonous fog with intense flames, and then use quite advanced prayers and healing magic to detoxify it. This operation alone would require many people.

　To deal with such a mythical beast, it usually requires at least twenty expert exorcists.

　but--

　Qi Xing did nothing and just stood there.

　Has he been paralyzed?

　The poison had no effect on the divine snake itself. It hid its body in the thick fog, circled around Qi Xing several times, and then used a probing move, hitting him hard with its huge tail.

　boom!

　A sixty-meter-long supersonic tail hammer! This is definitely a blow comparable to that of an Ultraman special effects monster!

　But Qi Xing just stretched out his hand and grabbed the fat tail that swept in front of him with one hand.

　"what?"

　A faint white light danced on his body, and true energy flowed through his meridians.

　His muscles bulged, his bones stretched, and every part of his body expanded like a sponge. In an instant, he went from a well-proportioned man of about 1.8 meters to a two-meter-tall, black-and-black, muscle-thick, vein-filled tough guy! He grabbed the snake with one hand and swung it hard!

　Boom boom——

　He swung the sixty-six-meter-long snake like a rag with one hand, swung it ten times in the air, and then smashed it to the ground. In an instant, the entire snake's head and fangs were smashed to pieces.

　Even Samael couldn't help but stare in amazement.

　(That's not right. Was this guy really that strong just now?)

　She couldn't help but turn her head and glance toward the shallows. She knew the little nun was praying for Qi Xing on the deck. She knew the Christian tradition of using prayer and mysteries to resist the forces of darkness was ancient. After all, she herself was part of that historical tradition.

　However, the holy arts of Christianity were not directly derived from the mighty powers of a higher dimension. Their various secret rituals and ceremonies were not much different from the sacred magic of other religious sects; they merely buffed the recipients, not truly "miracles."

　She knew very well that the soul of this world was incapable of causing a true miracle.

　(Although this level of strength is nothing... but to be safe, let's not play with it for now. Quickly beat this little guy to his knees and tame him.)

　Even if Qi Xing were to strengthen himself tenfold, he wouldn't be able to defeat her. But if some miracle happened and smacked her in the face, wouldn't that be embarrassing? So it was better to be cautious.

　That being said, if she was truly careful, she should have given up on trying to subdue him and simply killed Qi Xing. It's a shame that a devil wouldn't be a devil if he weren't greedy.

　What's more, although Samael talks big, she is actually alone now and lacks subordinates.

　"Hooah——"

　The Loli Demon God pretended to yawn and raised his eyebrows.

　"Any other tricks up your sleeve? If you have a hidden trick up your sleeve, it's time to reveal it."

　Qi Xing actually felt that Elaine and the others should have almost finished evacuating.

　It's time to reveal your cards and see who wins.

　He raised his hand and golden scales appeared. On one side of the scales was a plate containing a white feather representing justice.

　"Samael

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　, Satan, the evil dragon, the devil who has committed so much evil, I will now judge your sins."

　Qi Xing began to chant and put all his will into the scales.

　"I am Osiris, the risen one from the dead. I am the sun of the night (Ra), the god of judgment, Hades! 'The scales that punish the sinful souls', I judge the sinners before me!"

　This was the mythical power he had seized from Osiris's skyward sling. If Elaine's theories and speculations were correct, Qi Xing should be able to play the role of Osiris, the god of the underworld, in this "inner world," judging all evil. This was true even against fallen angels or even Satan, the devil. Everyone was required to adhere to the role-playing of the "inner world."

　On one end of the golden scales would be placed the sinner's heart, representing the soul; on the other end would be placed a feather, representing justice, as a weight. If the heart was lighter than the feather or equal in weight, the sinner was innocent; otherwise, the sinner was guilty and would be devoured by the monster.

　Precisely because he is Satan, he should be afraid of this kind of power that judges sin, right?

　However, Samael, sitting on the throne, couldn't help but laugh when he saw Libra: "Oh, so this is your only trump card?"

　The golden scales began to glow. A white ball of light floated out from Samael's chest and gently landed on the other end of the scales.

　The scales did not move, not even tremble. Samael's sin was lighter than a feather.

　“Isn’t this too much?”

　Although he'd been mentally prepared for the possibility of losing, Qi Xing couldn't help but be shocked by this scene. Isn't this Satan? If his power was invalid, he'd accept it, but how could Satan be completely free of sin? Where is justice?! Is your scale fake?

　"You want to judge me with the scales of Osiris? Who do you think I am? Who do you think I am now? Who do you think I am in this 'inner world'?"

　Samael smiled triumphantly, and an absolutely powerful force surged out of her.

　No need to worry anymore! She has it all figured out!

　"You missed the mark, monk! In this 'inner world', I am the true judge!"

　"I am on this stage, Isis, the one who resurrects the dead and decides who will ascend the throne of the world!"

　018: That woman beat herself to her knees!

　Oops.

　Playing Isis? The Judge of the Throne?

　Qi Xing never expected this to happen.

　Elaine had previously told Qi Xing that, to some extent, the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis was very similar to the Christian Virgin Mary, because in the ancient Egyptian faith, Isis was also a perfect mother to her son Horus.

　But Isis also possesses a power that the Virgin Mary never had: Isis is not only the goddess of life, death and resurrection, but also the king of the world.

　She could perform miracles, resurrect her dead husband, and make her husband Osiris the king of the afterlife, the night sun.

　She could also cast spells to allow her son Horus to obtain the power of Ra and ascend the throne, becoming the living pharaoh and the morning sun.

　Therefore, she herself became the patron saint of the living and the dead, and the judge of the throne.

　It was this final power that Samael needed now, the power to decide who would ascend the throne. It was precisely because of this power that Samael chose to play the role of Isis in this "inner world."

　Because she is an earthly god, she needs to choose an earthly king who will rule on her behalf.

　The king's right is granted by God, and she is the deity who decides the throne. The king's judgment is of no use to her.

　And that's not all.

　"Little Immortal, you tried to judge me, and you failed."

　"Now, it's my turn to judge you."

　The Loli Evil God stood up from the throne and walked towards Qi Xing with brisk steps.

　The evil god's will and pressure had no effect on Qi Xing, but when she walked directly in front of Qi Xing and pressed her finger on his forehead - this force was enough to move the earth, and it eventually crushed half of Qi Xing's legs, forcing him to half-kneel.

　He meows.

　"You're going to judge me?"

　Qi Xing mobilized his whole body's Qi and muscles, stretched his bones and tendons, exerted all his strength to resist, and squeezed out words from between his teeth.

　What crime could he be convicted of? After ten years, Qi Xing has been fighting against evil, doing his best to

　Save people from the evil demons and heretics.

　The world's wicked and lewd people are endlessly slain. Every night, the city is filled with dirty deals, and countless innocent men and women fall victim. Even among the political and economic leaders of various countries, there is hidden evil.

　Qi Xing could have chosen to join them in their corruption and enjoy the wealth and glory at any moment. But he never chose to fall, never relying on his own strength to live a carefree life in this cesspool of a world. His heart and actions were free of any shadow; they were all righteous!

　What crime could the devil have committed that could have been judged by him?

　"That's not necessarily the case."

　As if seeing through Qi Xing's thoughts, the Loli Evil God poked his face with her hand and smiled slyly.

　"You're actually quite famous. I've heard of your name and deeds long before today—"Rei Pu Zhenren"! What a resounding name!"

　"So I've been keeping an eye on you since you first boarded the cruise ship. Turns out, you're very different from what I imagined."

　What do you mean?

　"Tell me, little fairy,"

　The loli evil god narrowed his golden eyes, and the devil showed a devilish smile.

　"Why is 'Rip Zhenren' a virgin?"

　Do you have to bring up something that is not related to the topic?

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　For a moment, Qi Xing was speechless.

　"What do you know, you devil? I'm strengthening my muscles and bones, honing my yang energy, so I can have enough strength to fight evil like you. So, women are not a big deal to me."

　"Huh? Really?"

　The stinky little devil covered his mouth in surprise, but he was grinning.

　"But when I look at your Qi training, I see that it should be a Thunderbolt Heart Method that balances yin and yang, yet you've only cultivated yang fire, lacking yin. As a result, your kidneys are overflowing with essence, preventing the dragon and tiger from merging. That's why you're only a half-baked Earthly Immortal, lacking absolute ultimate power."

　"This isn't like practicing virgin kung fu, why are you doing this with twice the effort and half the result?"