Storm of Gods

Chapter 117 Sharing Time
Under the dazzling starlight, Li Xin sat comfortably in a chair at the round table meeting. Unlike before, now that he had come more often, his body would honestly find a comfortable position. Leaning back in the chair gave him a feeling of relaxation... Could it be because he had been carrying too many bags?
Miss Aries, Mr. Taurus, and Mr. Cancer have all arrived; the interval between them this time is a bit long.

Good evening, everyone.

Good evening, Miss Aries.

As Miss Aries's captivating voice rang out, the roundtable discussion began.

"Mr. Taurus, have you solved your problem?" Ms. Aries asked.

"Thank you everyone, it's been resolved smoothly, and my injuries are almost healed," Cantona said. Once activated, his ability not only immediately transfers damage, but even after the effect ends, it permanently transfers a portion of the damage. This ability should become even more powerful with the further enhancement of divine relics. "Mr. Cancer's suggestion was a great help. I sifted through the teams afterward and sure enough, I found two more."

Christian nodded very reservedly.

“Then let’s start sharing our time. I’ll go first,” Miss Aries said. “I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what determines the improvement of divine relics. There must be many methods, the most direct of which is the path and the corresponding needs of one’s own path. Once completed, it will directly break through. The favored one should be the one who satisfies the corresponding god.”

Cantona nodded. "I've heard a little about it. The path of the Chosen One is very special and closely related to the gods. Different gods correspond to very different paths. Some gods do make it easier. My recent understanding is quite complex. Advancement of divine relics can enhance one's own abilities. The abilities generated by evolution should be the best."

Each time a divine relic enhances a life star, it brings some blessings. The most common is the enhancement of lifespan potential, and there is also a certain increase in spiritual energy, but it is not the main one. Once an ability is generated, it is enhanced on the basis of the original ability, and this enhancement is of great help in actual combat.

“Congratulations, Mr. Taurus, for you have received good fortune,” Li Xin said. “I have also recently had some insights and discovered a secret.”

Only then did everyone realize that Mr. Gemini had activated a destiny star. "Besides divine relics, there is something called a proto-relic. Divine relics seem to be further improved from proto-relics."

Looking at everyone's reactions, Li Xin noticed that Miss Aries seemed quite bewildered, as if it was the first time she had heard of the concept of "original embryo." Mr. Taurus showed no particular reaction, but his head was slightly lowered, indicating that he was probably thinking. Mr. Cancer subconsciously raised his chin but said nothing.

Christian's lips curled into a smile. This kind of confidential knowledge wasn't something that could be shared casually. "I haven't changed much lately. I'm still the same as always."

...walking on the road to greatness, Christian silently filled in the blanks in his heart.

"It's rare that even Mr. Cancer doesn't know this," Li Xin said with a smile.

“Gemini, the Primordial Embryo involves the secrets of the Church. Its origin, function, and true purpose are not to be discussed lightly. Before you reach the Five Lives stage, you'd better pretend you don't know.” Christian blurted out with a hint of dissatisfaction.

Gemini, Aries, and Taurus looked at Cancer. Under everyone's gaze, Christian calmly changed his posture, crossed his hands on the table, and looked at Miss Aries. "It's not that I don't want to share with everyone, but some secret knowledge is based on power. Saying more will only interfere with cultivation, and may even involve the secrets of the gods, which will cause bad reactions."

“Mr. Cancer is truly knowledgeable,” Estella remarked with a touch of admiration. It seemed as if there was nothing he didn’t know, and from his tone, she even seemed to possess knowledge involving divine secrets. “I’ve recently come into contact with quite a few Hextech products, which are quite amazing, yet they are completely different from our usual powers. What do you all think of Hextech?”

Li Xin and Cantona exchanged a glance. Miss Aries was a bit naive. If they had provoked Cancer a little more, he might have said more. But Miss Aries changed the subject, and bringing it up again would have seemed deliberate.

“I rarely pay attention to it, but I have seen some people using Hextech Guns. They’re a bit of a gimmick, but they can be useful if you have a lot of them. It’s also good that people with poor psionic abilities can use them,” Cantona said.

“Taurus, Hextech is a trend, or rather, a future trend. Perhaps at some point, it will become the new dominant force,” Christian said. “Luther has poured everything into promoting Hextech. His insights are not unfounded; there are motives behind them that ordinary people cannot fathom.”

This touches upon Mr. Cancer's domain again, and even through the fog, one can still feel that powerful pride and confidence.

Li Xin was also given a hint. He had reached the level of a Luther, becoming the Grand Consul, yet he was still desperately promoting Hextech, even exporting it abroad and losing money on publicity. What was his purpose?

Making money? Strengthening the nation? If that's the case, it seems like this kind of promotion shouldn't be done; instead, it should be kept secret. But now that all the countries of the Dao Yuan Continent have taken notice, is that really a good thing?

Taurus did not refute, saying, "I don't have much to say on this."

Christian nodded. "Domestically, it has enhanced national strength. Hextech airships provide a new mode of transportation, suitable for both civilian and military use. They do have some flaws, but those will be improved. Hextech guns enhance the combat capabilities of the lower ranks, especially the military. They do have some shortcomings at present, but technology will develop, and problems will be gradually solved. Just like how we are very different now from hundreds of years ago, the wheels of carriages have been reformed many times, and things will get better."

These words could be said by anyone in another world, but in Dao Yuan, where hidden forces reign supreme, Cancer's knowledge is quite remarkable.

Miss Aries looked at Li Xin. Many of the scholars in the royal court shared the same opinion. Hextech did indeed have unique features that could not be ignored, but of course, there was no need to overdo it. Development required time and opportunity.

“Mr. Cancer’s words are very insightful; we should look at problems from a developmental perspective,” Li Xin said. The round table fell silent. Christian was momentarily speechless, pursing his lips. So all that talk was just a prelude.

Aries and Taurus experienced what true insight meant.

Li Xin then realized he had interrupted Mr. Cancer's boasting. "Ahem, I have a question for you. Does anyone know of an organization called Hellsong?"

Cantona's eyes turned sharp. "Have the Twins provoked Hellsong?"

Li Xin waved his hand, "I've only heard that there's such a secret organization, and it's very powerful."

Cantona nodded and remained silent for a moment. “Hellsong is the most powerful and mysterious troupe in Daoyuan. It is the ultimate goal of all troupes. From kings to popes, anyone can become its target. Therefore, it has been wanted by various countries with astronomical bounties for many years. No one can do anything about it. Legend has it that the leader has power close to that of a god, and the singers and apostles under his command are also extraordinary people with unimaginable power.”

"How much?" Li Xin asked casually.

Everyone was stunned, wondering what Li Xin wanted to ask.

"I mean, how much is the astronomical bounty?" Li Xin asked. "I'm just curious."

Cantona smiled. “Every country has them. Some offer millions of lira and titles, while others can directly appoint a lord. But people with that kind of ability don’t need that.”

“I’ve heard of it. It’s known as the only calamity-level guild, so powerful that even nations have to be cautious. There are rumors that the leader was once a cardinal of a certain church, or that he was a fallen archangel,” Christian said. “A guild of this level can threaten a nation.”

Gemini is surprisingly curious; is Hellsong a place he can mess with?

“Maybe one day our roundtable will become a legend in other people’s eyes,” Estella said, her voice filled with anticipation.

Everyone smiled. "That's about all for today's sharing. Does anyone need a private trade?" Cantona asked.

Miss Aries stood up. "I have something to ask Mr. Gemini. Thank you both."

Cantona waved his hand, "See you next time, everyone."

Christian glanced at Miss Aries, nodded silently, and the two figures swayed and disappeared from the zodiac constellation, while the starlight in the dome dimmed.

With only Ms. Aries and Mr. Gemini remaining, the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

“Mr. Gemini, my gift is ready. When would be a convenient time to give it to you?” Estella said.

“Really? I’m so excited! But I’m not in Tianjing right now, and my current residence is a bit unstable, so I’ll have to wait a while,” Li Xin said. “I’m in Montecristo right now.”

Estella was taken aback, then her face lit up with delight. "You're in Montcareta? That's great! That makes us much closer. Let me know whenever it's convenient for you."

“Okay, I really like Montecrita, it’s such a prosperous and beautiful place.”

There wasn't much time left at the roundtable. Cantona always handled things very well. Estella hesitated for a moment. "Mr. Gemini, I've already told my mentor that I received guidance from the master in a dream, but he still has questions to ask."

Li Xin smiled and said, "Then you should call me teacher first."

Perhaps feeling it was a bit impolite, after all, this was the Dao Yuan Continent, not the casual place one could be with online friends from their previous life, they quickly waved their hands, "I was just kidding."

"Teacher." A gentle, slightly shy voice rang out.

(End of this chapter)