Deity Investigation Report

Chapter 312 The Emperor's Shadow
"Stop him!"

This sudden turn of events immediately alarmed the Four Heavenly Kings.

They instinctively tried to stop the beast-eyed priest who was rushing towards Bailashan Town, but the attack launched by the city-slaughtering priest in front of them forced them to defend themselves, leaving them unable to free up their hands.

But at that moment, Zhang Chiguo suddenly snorted coldly and turned around abruptly.

At this moment, the Crystal Priest's attack was indiscriminately aimed at the four of them. Zhang Chiguo's turn around was as if he had completely sold his back to the opponent, which was practically courting death.

However, his sudden action startled Li Moxi and the others. Without thinking, the three of them used their remaining strength to block the fatal attack for Zhang Chiguo.

Meanwhile, endless scarlet tentacles sprouted from Zhang Chiguo's body, intertwining as they chased after the beast-eyed priest.

Everything happened in the blink of an eye; only after they took action did the three independent investigators realize the problem.

"Old Zhang was actually plotting against us?"

"..."

This is not just scheming, but scheming in a very clear and explicit way.

The priest who carried out the massacre rushed towards Baila Mountain in desperation because he was certain that the independent investigators from Qinggang might prevent him from entering Baila Mountain, but their identities meant that they could not really fight him to the death.

Just like responsible security guards, they can stand in front of an office to prevent others from entering, but if someone dares to recklessly rush in, even if they have guns, they wouldn't dare to actually kill the person for that reason.

This in itself is a subtle calculation of one's stance.

The city-slaughtering priest understood, and Zhang Chiguo also understood, so he decisively went all out.

It was because he had calculated that these three guys beside him would definitely not be able to launch a full-scale attack on the city-slaughtering priest like he did, but when he went all out, they would not stand idly by and watch him die.

This is a very subtle calculation, but it is also very effective.

The only problem is that this is a scheme that Zhang Chiguo would never have made before.

This honest man has become dishonest.

"Hey!"

The Beast-Eyed Priest, who had already stepped halfway into the White Wax Mountain area, was clearly taken aback when he sensed the danger behind him.

They had naturally heard of the Four Heavenly Kings of Qinggang, but they hadn't taken them seriously before.

Although these four individuals have a Crimson Sequence, they have not received any real guidance and are merely peripheral individuals. The true elites of the Twelve Abnormal Sequences can push their Golden Cells to divide four times or even more.

This is also a common theory among truly high-ranking and extraordinary individuals.

Beast-level totems usually split once, two splits are rare, and three splits only exist in theory.

At the ethnic level, there are at least two splits, with four splits existing in theory.

For a religiously significant mystical sequence, with proper guidance, completing three splits is quite common.

The mysterious sequences at the civilization level are generally four or more, but this is already a realm that only the noble class can reach.

The Twelve Anomalies are also legendary god-level sequences that have exceeded common sense. Even nobles cannot fully control them, so they may be accessible to ordinary people.

However, despite the contact, there was no proper guidance. Just like the Four Heavenly Kings of Qinggang, they were contaminated but did not lose control. Step by step, they pushed their level to the height of the second division of golden cells.

However, this advantage is only against ordinary superhumans.

With proper guidance and an abundance of knowledge as a foundation, they all have the potential to elevate themselves to two more levels.

But theory is just theory; they've reached their limit by splitting twice.

This is the difference between "wild" and "academic".

Of course, we must also acknowledge a subtle point: these four unorthodox individuals from Qinggang are actually anomalies among the extraordinary. Their accumulated knowledge and skills are sufficient to support them through three golden cell divisions, and even allow them to reach higher levels.

However, without the corresponding understanding and knowledge guidance, one can only remain in the secondary division, and once one takes that step, it may get out of control.

As he pondered these thoughts, the city-slaughtering priest let out a muffled roar. He didn't turn around, but from the shadows behind him, countless dark creatures suddenly emerged.

Densely packed with creatures of various shapes, they swarmed towards Zhang Chiguo, who was chasing after them, allowing the scarlet tentacles emerging from Zhang Chiguo's body to blast these creatures to pieces. Zhang Chiguo then took the opportunity to step into the Baila Mountain domain.

As a city-slaughtering priest, he possesses the technological support of the Abyss Studio, making him the complete opposite of the Four Heavenly Kings.

The Four Heavenly Kings possessed the potential for more than four splits, but only reached the level of two splits. He, however, as a beast-level totem, completed the ultimate three splits under the technical guidance of the Abyss Studio.

Beyond this level, he acquired many unique weapons, enabling him to do things that others could not.

The name "Destroyed City" originated from this.

What he is doing now is precisely this: temporarily summoning dark creatures to serve him.

Before him, as he forcefully entered, the seven auxiliary sacrificial altars on the outskirts of Bailashan Town were immediately alarmed, and each began to release fine mental ripples, forming a blocking point to repel him.

With a wave of his hand, his palm transformed into a strange tentacle, holding a metal object, which he swiftly handed towards the depths of Bailashan Town.

Even a city-slaughtering priest cannot directly withstand a mental field of millions. However, as city-slaughtering priests, they all need two or more technical means to destroy the field. Compared to the cities they slaughtered, Baila Mountain is nothing.

If this device in my hand is forcibly left in the other party's field, it can effectively disrupt the mental resonance.

Behind them, Zhang Chiguo's attack had been stopped by the dark creature, and it seemed that no one was stopping him.

But at that moment, the mental field in front of him suddenly trembled like ripples on water, and a figure carrying a briefcase appeared in front of him.

The other person was thin and only extended one hand, which just happened to grab the metal device that was handed to him. Then, with a slight force, the device, which was worth enough to buy half a city, was crushed.

"?"

The Beast-Eyed Priest never expected such a scene. Although he could get reimbursed by the Abyss Studio for his device later, he couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache seeing it so easily crushed.

But he reacted very quickly, realizing that the other party had taken the initiative to open the field, so without thinking, he suddenly moved closer and tried to force his way into Baila Mountain.

At the same time, Han Su's identity information was also retrieved.

He realized that this was the celebrity investigator, and naturally guessed that all of this was related to him.

"It's time to give it a try..."

At the same moment, Han Su, who arrived just in time, had a thought in mind.

Originally, the City-Slaughtering Priest was a henchman of the Abyss Studio, a level beyond his reach, so he could only hide when he encountered him.

However, in the Baila Mountain region, its own level has already reached a second split, and it is no longer what it used to be. Furthermore, this vast area is under its control. So, if it doesn't seize this opportunity to see the true capabilities of both sides, where else could it find a better opportunity? [Respond to my limbs!]

In the blink of an eye, he faced the city-slaughtering priest who rushed in front of him, and suddenly raised his left hand to stab at the priest's throat.

In the past, he had to use the power of bronze runes to enhance himself when fighting others, but at his current level, the normal power of bronze runes is no longer enough. Instead, the power of zero-sequence spells has become more effective and will not disappoint him.

When he made his move, his left hand was already covered with densely packed imperial characters.

This kind of writing can only be seen by himself. To others, it would only appear that his left hand looks a little blurry.

At the same time, the beast-eyed priest also reached out and grabbed. The two palms collided, and the powerful force of the priest was transmitted to Han Su, almost tearing his left arm apart.

The difference in extraordinary power, a full level, put Han Su at a disadvantage when facing him. However, Han Su simply retracted his arm slightly, dissipating his power, and the suitcase made a buzzing sound.

Copper-colored blood seeped from the box, suddenly turning into copper nails that pierced his feet and spine.

"You are not from the Bronze Script sequence..."

During this exchange, the beast-eyed priest was taken aback and roared loudly.

This was the first time he had spoken, and it was because he was genuinely surprised.

In the pure clash of strength just now, although he felt that he had suppressed Han Su, the other party was extremely resilient. With just a slight retraction of his arm, he dissipated his pure strength.

Based on his experience, he immediately judged that he was facing a power that was lower in level than himself, but far more sophisticated in essence.

"As expected of the Emperor's script, it can still handle things with ease even at a lower level!"

Even Han Su was slightly surprised, as this was the first time he had truly used the power of the Emperor's writings to deal with an enemy.

True superior strength lies not in overwhelming the enemy when you are at a higher level, but in how you perform when you are at a disadvantage.

From this perspective, the power of the emperor's writing is truly astonishing.

"Hey!"

While thinking about these things, he could even multitask, the bronze blood in his suitcase quickly seeping out and turning into steel nails that pierced the body of the Beast-Eyed Priest.

This was also his plan: he could use the Emperor's script to deal with the city-slaughtering sacrifices, but the weapon to kill them had to be the power of bronze script. Only in this way could he achieve the deterrent effect he envisioned.

At the same time, his body moved around, engaging in repeated battles with the Beast-Eyed Priest, using the power of the Emperor's writing to deflect his attacks.

It looked as if he were fighting this enormous monster with a purely human body.

As steel nails were driven into his body, the beast-eyed priest let out a heart-wrenching roar. His flesh and blood suddenly went out of control, and his body, which had originally retained a human form, now grew bloated and swollen flesh and blood.

It underwent a rapid mutation, transforming into a monster shaped like a giant wolf, with even the copper nails embedded inside its body being squeezed out by its flesh.

This is his true form.

The effect of the beast-level totems splitting three times has transformed their original forms into monsters.

Once all the distortion effects are released, it possesses a vast and terrifying vitality.

Of course, rationality can also be completely lost at certain times, leaving only a primitive and savage impulse.

His mission was to investigate what had happened in the Baila Mountain area, but he could not kill Han Su, because Han Su had always been a special existence to them, a free-range experimental subject.

But at this moment, he actually forgot his mission and roared as he charged toward Han Su. His bestial instincts overwhelmed everything, and he wanted to tear the other person to shreds.

But to his surprise, Han Su simply raised his head and met his gaze in the face of his violent killing intent.

At this moment, Han Su also pushed his mental activity to the limit.

The potential brought about by the secondary division of the gold cell affected the surroundings, and strange characters appeared in his eyes.

The Beast-Eyed Priest looked at Han Su, or rather, he was forced to look at the words in Han Su's eyes.

At this moment, illusions appeared one after another, vaguely resembling a moment in history.

He seemed to see a figure in the distance that was both extremely sacred and extremely terrifying. That figure controlled everything, and he could only prostrate himself, worship, and chant prayers before it.

Even when kneeling, I was kneeling on the outermost edge.

Before him stood countless powerful figures, some so formidable they filled him with despair, all kneeling in perfect unison.

"This……"

He himself had no idea what had happened.

Having fully unleashed his animalistic instincts, he was also unexpectedly triggered by a primal fear.

This abrupt change caused him to slow his movements slightly, and at the same moment, a roar rang out from his figure—it was Zhang Chiguo.

He had already rushed over, and using the most primitive method, he had wiped out all the dark creatures summoned by the Beast Eye Priest, and reached the Beast Eye Priest's back.

His arm was wrapped in eerie crimson blood vessels. Facing the beast-eyed priest who had transformed into a gigantic, mutated monster, he raised his hand and plunged it into the priest's body, grabbing his spine.

"Shoot..."

Zhang Chiguo's eyes were bloodshot. He suddenly pulled back, tearing half of his spine directly out of the mutated monster's body.

At the same moment, Han Su stepped forward, grabbed the head of the Beast-Eyed Priest, and pulled him forward.

Just as Zhang Chiguo pulled backward, tearing out his spine, Han Su also pushed forward, ripping off his head.

The massive body, having lost its head and spine, suddenly exhausted all its life force and slowly collapsed forward to the ground.

It remained in a crawling position.

"you……"

This abrupt and decisive scene immediately caught the attention of the three independent investigators outside. Whether it was Wang Fotuo, Zhao Fantian, or Li Moxi, they all turned around abruptly.

Watching the priest who massacred the city die in such a humble manner, I felt as if my head had been suddenly hit by the blood in my body, making me dizzy and confused, and I had a feeling that what I was seeing was not real.

"You just killed him like that?"

"That...that was the Abyss Studio's city-slaughtering priest..."

(End of this chapter)