Storm of Gods

Chapter 65 The dust has settled
Zhao Xun ignored the chaotic scene and pondered what could instantly make the user manifest. Was it a secret treasure, a divine beast, or the arrival of a high-ranking bishop?
Zhao Xun glanced at Matthew, seemingly implying that it was impossible and that Matthew didn't have the strength. Sensing the gaze, the chief bishop remained calm, forming a crescent moon seal with his hands. He then pointed at the two addicts, and a red beam of light, like a living serpent, shot towards them. The two addicts were entangled by the red beam, and intense burning occurred at the point of restraint, preventing them from attacking anyone else around them.

The Night Watchers had already taken the opportunity to surround the two monsters. The Hextech Spellblade opened fire, focusing fire on the two menacing monsters. Bullets poured down, and after that, the captain led the way to attack the Devourer in turn. If it were a Licker, it wouldn't be so troublesome, but even bound by the psionic chains, the Devourer could still attack. Its disgusting eyes and open mouths emitted chilling howls, but no matter how much its muscles swelled and it struggled, it could not break free of the psionic chains.

The chief bishop's composure gave everyone confidence, and even ordinary people gradually calmed their fear.

This power comes from the Moon Goddess, one of the Seven Gods, and is the nemesis of the Fallen. The addicts cannot completely get rid of it. When the councilors, still in shock, looked at the church again, they were no longer arrogant as before, but filled with lingering fear and apprehension.

The people's expressions changed from fear to anger towards the monster, because Matthew and Luo Jin were there, and the Night Watchers and the Knights had also arrived. The monster had nowhere to escape. This was a reckoning!
In critical moments, we still have to rely on the church. Who would have thought that there was a fallen one right next to us? Everyone was shocked and broke out in a cold sweat. Meanwhile, Luo Jin in the center was already fighting with Mondlier, who had completely turned into a drug user. Unlike the two drug users, Mondlier was much larger in size, obviously had been in hiding for a longer time, and had fallen more thoroughly.

Although he has transformed into a Vampire, Mondl's mind is very clear, even calmer than Philmi did back then. His fighting style is also different from Philmi's, which relied too much on the instincts of a Vampire. Mondl's movements still incorporate some of his habits and cunning from when he was a human.

The scale of the battle between the two was not comparable to that of the two naive addicts who were dealt with. Under the cover of the night patrolmen and the city guards, the councilors and jurors withdrew in an orderly manner, and the battle was completely under control. The chief bishop, the mayor, and the three counts stayed behind, along with their servants.

As the top Night Patrolman, Luo Jin had extensive experience dealing with corrupted creatures, and he captured Philmi cleanly and efficiently. However, Mondl, on the other hand, was exceptionally powerful, with strength and physique reaching a terrifying level. His specially made demon-slaying sword was almost useless against it. He could indeed cut through it with all his might, but it would quickly heal. Meanwhile, Mondl had already knocked Luo Jin away several times in succession.

Mondlil was merely keeping Luo Jin occupied and observing his surroundings. The most troublesome opponent was the Archbishop; the other minor figures couldn't hold him back. He was searching for an angle to escape.

On the roof of the city hall, Li Xin watched and paid attention to the battle below. Luo Jin was somewhat passive, but according to his judgment, it shouldn't be like this. Old Luo still had some skills, unless he was waiting for something.

The chief bishop did not act immediately. The bigwigs of Tianjing present all looked solemn, yet very confident. Zhao Xun's face showed nothing. This incident was a heavy blow to his faction, but not enough to cripple it. He was considering who would fill the void left by Mondlier.

Mondliel opened his fanged maw and let out a sharp roar. The sound waves vibrated, and the tables and chairs in the entire city hall were overturned. The Archbishop formed a hand seal, and as the red light spread, a red net enveloped the battlefield. Mondliel took a step back and bumped into the red net, and was thrown back as if electrocuted. His body was immediately corroded and incurable.

Mondlier's body writhed, his muscles grotesquely contorted, one eye after another rolling out, the black, corrupting power emanating from him growing ever stronger. Yet, his fear of the Archbishop was palpable. At that moment, Luo Jin's Demon-Slaying Blade struck, Mondlier's claws flashing to catch it. The black energy and psionic power sizzled upon contact, a drain on both sides. Luo Jin remained unfazed, pushing his blade aside. Mondlier's massive body seemed weightless as it was thrown aside. After rolling, it leaped forward, its body spurting out countless streams of dark green liquid. Nearby city guards screamed in agony as they were splashed, tearing at their own flesh. The night patrols, however, were far more experienced, quickly raising their blades to shield themselves. Those who were touched immediately slashed at their own flesh without hesitation.

The scene suddenly turned tragic. The others turned pale and retreated one after another, while Mondl took the opportunity to break free from Luo Jin's entanglement and pounce on Zhao Xun. In the current situation, if he wanted to escape, he had to take a hostage, someone of importance.

The chief bishop is out of the running—he's not a hostage. The mayor is out of the running—the election is coming up soon. Granfil is the Grand Master of the Knights, his strength is unfathomable. Earl Locknan is behind the chief bishop. That leaves only Zhao Xun. At this point, all that's needed is tacit understanding.

The sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard. Mondl arrived in an instant, his claws reaching for Zhao Xun. The two guards beside him immediately attacked to protect their master, unleashing their psionic energy to stab at Mondl. But Mondl didn't care at all, hacking away at will. Only Matthew could inflict a fatal wound on him. His massive body completely blocked Zhao Xun's path. The guards' longswords pierced Mondl's body, but only penetrated a little before being bitten by the tumor, making a sizzling, corrosive sound.

Everyone was stunned. If a member of the Kingdom's upper house, a noble count, were to die in the city hall, everyone present would be implicated, with the chief bishop bearing the brunt.

However, accompanied by a shrill scream, Mondlil's huge and ugly body convulsed violently. A powerful beam of light pierced through Mondlil's body, creating a huge gash, and his body was completely blasted through.

The powerful beam of psionic energy was undoubtedly the most lethal attack against the Fallen. The moment Zhao Xun struck, the two guards launched a frenzied attack on Mondlier. Two psionic-infused longswords pierced through Mondlier's head, turning him into mincemeat in the blink of an eye. Meanwhile, the abyssal worms parasitizing Mondlier's body had been precisely destroyed by Zhao Xun's attack.

Mondliel was already finished. Once he lost the Abyssal Worm, his body mutated rapidly and began to swell. In full view of everyone, he exploded into a pile of minced meat, while two guards stood in front of Zhao Xun, blocking all the blood and flesh.

Zhao Xun took out a clean gold-threaded handkerchief, wiped away the dirt, and casually tossed it onto the crumbs on the ground. "Chief Bishop, your investigative experience is indeed quite rich, but your professional skills are a bit lacking. You still need to practice more."

Matthew smiled. "Your Excellency is truly skilled. I admire you."

"Likewise," Zhao Xun replied with a forced smile. The most crucial person had been silenced.

Next came treating the wounded and cleaning up the battlefield. Luo Jin returned to the chief bishop's side, but neither of them seemed particularly happy.

Li Xin watched a good show from the top. He kept a close eye on the changes in the game, especially Zhao Xun. In his judgment, the real target of this game might not be Mondlil, but Zhao Xun!

Neither the Archbishop nor Old Man Rodriguez used their full strength, which was tantamount to giving Mondlil a chance.

Zhao Xun was indeed very "cooperative." When the chief bishop cast the psionic array, Zhao Xun gave Mondlier a hint. Mondlier naturally understood and instantly realized that the only way to break through was through Zhao Xun. If he was captured, the Church would definitely have a way to make Mondlier wish he were dead. Moreover, he was also afraid of the creature that had just made the cry. It was the nemesis of abyssal monsters and a fear that came from the soul.

The Church's methods towards the fallen will definitely make them regret it, and he knows too much about Zhao Xun, so the other party must be the one who most wants him to escape.

Mondl wasn't unaware of the possibility that the other party might try to silence him, but he was confident in his own strength. Apart from the Archbishop, no one could defeat him, and even the Archbishop would have to use some methods. He wasn't that wary of Zhao Xun, and even thought about extorting some compensation from Zhao Xun after escaping so he could start over in a different place.

Unfortunately, in the end, he was silenced by Zhao Xun.

The matter was over. Li Xin turned around and exclaimed, "Huh?"

The fish had been eaten clean, the fish bones were neatly arranged, and the bird... the eagle was nowhere to be seen.

Li Xin was planning to express his gratitude properly. Although he didn't know what tricks Lao Luo had up his sleeve, Yu Ying must have helped. He should thank Miss Aries later.

You can't judge a bird by its appearance.

Back in the crowd, Lu Shuai was extremely excited. It was so thrilling! In the next few days, he could show off in front of the beautiful girls. However, it was a bit annoying that Zhao Xun stole the spotlight in the end, which made Zhao Qing even more arrogant.

What level has Zhao Xun reached to possess such combat power? The members of the Upper Council are terrifyingly powerful; the foundation of the old aristocracy is truly unfathomable.

Fei Ruolin, Nan Kai, and the others were also stunned. Who would have thought that the seemingly serious and rigid Earl Zhao would have such composure and skill? When they looked at Zhao Qing, they suddenly realized that the Zhao Qing of the past was not so arrogant after all; he really did have the ability.

"Ah Xin, where did you go? You missed the most exciting part," Lu Shuai couldn't help but ask.

"My stomach isn't feeling too good," Li Xin said with a smile. Luo Xue glanced at Li Xin, but she didn't believe a word he said.

This incident is quite significant, and it's inevitable that it will cause a sensation in Tianjing. The Mondlier family will definitely be thoroughly investigated and their property confiscated, and related relatives will not escape either. If Philmi's problem is an individual issue, then Philmi and the Mondlier family are definitely part of a gang.

The cases involving the two councilors were suppressed and handed over to the Night Patrol for a secret investigation. Unfortunately, Zhao Xun was suspected of murder to cover up the crime, but this suspicion could not be brought up. After all, in that situation, everyone would have to fight back with all their might, and they would have been credited in name only. They could not be touched or even used against them.

(End of this chapter)