Tower Defense: Public Enemy

Chapter 553 The Coffin of Locking Gods

"To exile a unified empire?"

"If possible, that would be a pretty good idea!"

"Great Evil God, are you confident...?"

Upon hearing the Great Evil God's words, the main gods in the council hall immediately began a heated discussion.

The Great Evil God narrowed his eyes, coughed weakly twice, and continued, "As you all know, beyond our divine realm lies a vast star field, where powerful beings abound. Here I possess a supreme treasure left behind by a powerful being from that star field. This treasure is called the God-Locking Coffin, pulled by a colossal conceptual elephant, capable of banishing a person to the ends of the cosmos!"

"The Coffin of the Gods?"

"A conceptual colossus, what is that?"

"So the Great Evil God intends to use this God-Locking Coffin to banish the Great Unity?"

"I wonder if that God-Locking Coffin is reliable. After all, it's an foreign object, so I think we need to use it with caution..."

Inside the council hall, the main gods spoke one after another. About half of them showed interest in the God-Locking Coffin. The infinite phantom listened quietly for a moment, then said, "That Great Unity is not easy to kill, so sealing or banishing it is a good method. Great Evil God, why don't you let us take a look first and see what the God-Locking Coffin really is before making a decision!"

"Can!"

The phantom of the Great Evil God nodded, and with a spit, a milky-white, very plump maggot flew out. This maggot actually had the ability to project images; its body emitted a bright light, projecting a coffin that looked like it was made of bronze above the long table.

The coffin was carved with intricate and mysterious black patterns, each one swirling in a spiral pattern, resembling a kind of script with unique rhymes. There were locks on both sides of the bronze coffin, with black chains attached to them. The other end of the chains was attached to a giant elephant that seemed to be composed of the deep starry sky.

The giant elephant had an outline, and its interior resembled a starry sky, seemingly vast and boundless. Not only could one observe stars within it, but also nebulae, galaxies, and so on.

The Great Evil God continued, "This God-Locking Coffin must be an extremely ancient treasure, made of some unknown material, yet incredibly sturdy. The giant elephant pulling the coffin must be a being between reality and illusion. Before using the God-Locking Coffin, this giant elephant needs to be charged. The more energy it's charged, the farther it can pull the coffin, even beyond the realm of gods!"

"Is that so?"

"This thing is interesting!"

"So, to banish the Great Unity, we first need to lock it in that God-Locking Coffin. How do we do that?"

"Does the Great Evil God intend for us to recharge that coffin-pulling giant elephant?"

"Indeed, I need you all to power up the giant elephant. Afterwards, if you trust me, I can personally go to that City of Bliss and surely banish the Great Unity!"

The Great Evil God narrowed his eyes to slits. At this point, the other main gods fell silent, and no one expressed their opinion.

After all, the Great Evil God's reputation wasn't very good, and the claim of energy replenishment might not be entirely unfounded. Everyone present was a supreme god, and none of them were fools. Naturally, they wouldn't agree on a whim; they all had many concerns.

After a long while, Huang Tianzhenlong was the first to speak up: "I consider this matter important; count me in for recharging the God-Locking Coffin!"

Nordow hesitated for a moment, then said, "If it's truly possible to banish that detestable Great Unification, I'm willing to contribute. Bibis, I wonder how this can be done!"

The Great Evil God said, "It's simple. You can all channel your faith into the coffin-pulling giant elephant. Of course, you can also channel real energy, or provide standard energy blocks or other energy substances. There are no restrictions on the form or type. However, the coffin-pulling giant elephant requires a great deal of energy, which cannot be sustained by one person alone. We will need everyone's joint efforts!"

"It's basically crowdfunding for power, hahaha!"

"If that's the case, I have some items from my collection that I can offer as a donation!"

"Why not give it a try!"

"Since everyone agrees, then I have no objections..."

The main gods spoke one after another, and the infinite phantom finally said, "I can provide the energy equivalent to about 30 main gods, as well as a batch of power stones. Bibius, don't let us down."

Upon hearing this, the Great Evil God Bibius was overjoyed and said, "Then there's no time to lose, I'll go back and retrieve the Coffin of the God-Locking..."

A moment later, the infinite council hall fell silent. The main gods left one after another, leaving only Nordwa and the phantom of Infinity.

"Teacher, is Bibius credible?" Nordow bowed respectfully to the infinite phantom.

"Haha!" The infinite phantom smiled. "That Bibius is an evil god, born into a mysterious clan, and is the most untrustworthy. However, it's probably true that she wants to deal with the Great Unification. Perhaps that God-Locking Coffin really works. The cost isn't too high, so let's wait and see."

Nordow nodded in agreement and added, "If Bibis really has other intentions, we might as well declare war on her. I have actually been unhappy with her for a long time. If I hadn't been defeated by the Great Unification this time, I would probably have taken action against the Evil God Temple. After all, she no longer has the Great Demon King as an ally, so her overall strength should have decreased considerably."

"Arrogance!" The infinite phantom shook its head and said in a deep voice, "Remember, Bibis is one of the most unapproachable gods. She controls Paradise Lost. Unless absolutely necessary, do not make an enemy of her. She is not an ordinary god of the void!"

Nordhua was slightly surprised and said, "One of the most unapproachable chief gods, this Bibis is actually so extraordinary?"

"What do you think?" the infinite phantom said. "And that Yellow Heaven True Dragon is definitely not as ordinary as it seems. He might be an existence even more ancient than me!"

"An existence even older than you? How is that possible?"

"Why not? I even suspect that he was one of the twelve powerful individuals who gained decision-making authority at the end of the last era! I need to observe and verify this further!"

"what?"

Nordow felt it was getting more and more outrageous. He wanted to ask Infinity for advice, but when he looked up, Infinity's phantom had already disappeared.

For some time afterward, the Great Evil God Bibius seemed to be seriously busy, constantly receiving supplies from other powerful gods through the Infinite Council Hall. The God-Locking Coffin did indeed exist, and the giant elephant pulling the coffin became increasingly solid as it continuously replenished its energy.

After waiting for twenty days, Lei Chi finally saw Zhao Shuibiao emerge.

"Shui Biao!" Lei Chi patted him on the shoulder and asked, "Who exactly are you?"

"Who am I?" Zhao Shuibiao was a little confused by the question, scratching his head and saying, "I am who I am! Zhao Shuibiao, the Red-Armored Spellbreaker of the Fallen Temple, no doubt about it!"

"Obviously, you aren't!"

Lei Chi shook his head. The AI ​​had already compared the coordinates, and the coordinates of Mohammed Song pointed to Zhao Shuibiao.

"Why can't I be one?"

Zhao Shuibiao was even more puzzled, completely baffled as to what was wrong with his "senior brother".

Lei Chi said, "Muhammad Song, does that name ring a bell?"

"Huh? Mohammed Song?" Zhao Shuibiao looked bewildered. "Who is he? What does he have to do with me?"

Lei Chi frowned slightly and said, "It seems I need to take you to the Mechanical Temple. Perhaps the Heavenly Venerable Yiwu Er can provide an answer after seeing you!"

"The 152nd Heavenly Venerable? Who is that?" Zhao Shuibiao shook his head. "Great Master, how many certificates have you obtained now? Still not qualified to become a true disciple?"

"Let's not talk about that now. Come with me to the Mechanical Temple!"

Lei Chi waved his hand, just about to introduce the 152nd Heavenly Venerable to Zhao Shuibiao, when he suddenly received a notification from the Pioneer Space Brain: "Ding, the Fish-Dragon Lake Secret Realm has changed, a golden dragon gate has appeared, and a large number of dragonfish have emerged!"

"Ding! Inner disciple Nefam has entered the Fish-Dragon Lake Secret Realm!"

"Ding! Inner disciple Platinum is heading to the Fish-Dragon Lake Secret Realm..."

"Hmm? Could it be that the heirloom is about to appear?"

There are different priorities, and Lei Chi abandoned the idea of ​​taking Zhao Shuibiao away. He took a step and arrived at the Fish Dragon Lake Secret Realm.

On the calm lake surface, a huge gatehouse carved with flying dragons appeared. The gatehouse was glittering with gold, attracting a large number of fish and dragons to appear and leap frantically toward it.

"The carp leaping over the dragon gate?" Lei Chi couldn't help but think of this story.

"It's you, Senior... Eldest Brother?"

The former judge of the Fallen Temple, Nepham, was standing by the lake. When he saw Thunder Pool suddenly appear, he instinctively took two steps to the side to give Thunder Pool a clear view.

Lei Chi nodded and said, "Your name is Nefam? Leave this place first; your opportunity hasn't arrived yet."

After speaking, Lei Chi flicked his sleeves, and the power of his inner universe erupted, instantly transforming into two [Great Mighty Tigers]. These two [Great Mighty Tigers] were majestic and awe-inspiring, and as soon as they appeared, they stared intently at Nefam.

Nefam gave a wry smile and could only bow and take his leave.

After he left, the two Great Tigers squatted down in front of the entrance to the Fish Dragon Lake Secret Realm, becoming the "Beast Towers" guarding the gate.

Looking at the golden dragon gate on the lake again, Lei Chi had a vague understanding.

Lei Chi didn't even consider ordinary arowanas a threat, so even though there were many arowanas around him, he had no intention of catching them.

He is waiting for the dragon fish that can leap over the Dragon Gate!

A moment later, sure enough, a dragonfish successfully leaped over the Dragon Gate. Its body immediately glowed and then rapidly transformed, becoming a small golden dragon a few breaths later, hovering continuously in mid-air.

At the same time, the golden Dragon Gate dissipated, and the dragon fish that had not jumped over the gate left dejectedly, quickly diving into the lake and disappearing from sight.

Lei Chi looked again at the golden dragon circling in mid-air and said, "Come down, it's over!"

The golden dragon seemed to possess sentience, and indeed flew towards the Thunder Pool, then landed on the Thunder Pool's outstretched palm, transforming into a dragon-patterned token.

This token is the inheritance mark that allows one to be promoted to a true disciple.

"You've got it just like that? Well then, why don't you head over to the activity area for the true disciples?"

Thinking of this, Lei Chi took another step and immediately arrived at the Hall of Fate.

The Hall of Affinity is similar to the previous Hall of Blessings; both are places for disciples to be tested. Those who pass the test here can be promoted to true disciples.

There is also a guardian in the Hall of Fate, who is a "deer-man" with a pair of forked antlers on his head.

He stared at Lei Chi for a long while, his gaze complex.

Finally, Lei Chi spoke first: "Let's begin the assessment. Here are my inheritance token and inheritance keepsake. Please proceed!"

"oh."

The deer-man snapped out of his daze and quickly took the inheritance token and inheritance keepsake from Lei Chi. Just like the examiners before him, he pointed at the inheritance token with his finger, and a butterfly flew out from it. The butterfly flew around Lei Chi and the examiners, circled once, and then flew back to the inheritance token.

The deer-man examiner said, "Your fortune has been adjusted to 666 points, your talent to 1400 points, and your conduct to 200, for a total of 2266 points! You pass! You can be promoted to a true disciple!"

Having said that, the deer-man stepped aside and then said to Lei Chi, "Although I cannot understand your life form, I can sense that you have no soul. Without a soul, you are nothing but a dead thing. How can a dead thing receive the inheritance of a coward?"

Lei Chi smiled wryly, but asked, "Does Your Excellency know the coward's full name?"

The deer-man shook his head: "I don't know. He uses the 'coward' moniker,' so naturally he's doing everything he can to hide his real name!"

"Have you ever heard of the name Muhammad Zon?"

The deer-man shook his head again.

Lei Chi cupped his hands in greeting and began to walk forward. Just as he was about to leave the Hall of Destiny, he turned back and asked, "Does the universe possess life?"

"Hmm?" The deer-man frowned.

Does the universe possess life?

What's the problem?

The deer-man shook his head and did not answer.

Lei Chi laughed heartily and took another step.

The next moment, he left the Hall of Affinity and entered the activity area of ​​the true disciples.

Before them was a platform, not large, like a lookout tower. In front of it was a sheer cliff. Looking into the distance, Lei Chi saw five mountain peaks, like the five fingers of a person, towering and majestic, covered with lush greenery, with waterfalls cascading down and cranes flying about, making it seem like a fairyland.

A strange little figure, only half a meter tall, resembling a giant radish, with two green leaves on its head, stood on a corner of a nearby cliff. It glanced at Lei Chi, stretched out its two thin arms as if yawning, and then lazily said in a childish voice, "The middle peak has the Coward's martial spirit projection. Go there to learn the Coward's nine inherited techniques, as if personally taught by the Coward. The two peaks on the left are a medicine-making mountain and a weapon-refining mountain. The ones on the right are the Trial Mountain and the Fortune Mountain. Newly appointed true disciples, go find your cultivation cave first. There are 12 newly created cultivation caves in total, located on five peaks. The cave token is in front of the cave; go find it yourself. Goodbye!"

After saying this, the strange little man lay down on the ground, belly up, and fell fast asleep.

"Is this little guy also a powerful figure?"

Lei Chi found it interesting and glanced at the little man a few more times. Then he stepped into the air and opened his palm, revealing a cave dwelling token.

That was one of the three tokens given to him by Lord Huangsha, which could be used to open Lord Huangsha's cultivation cave in the area for true disciples.

"I wonder what Lord Huangsha keeps in his cultivation cave?"

With a thought, Lei Chi pointed, and "Iron Tiger" appeared out of thin air.

He emerged from Lei Chi's inner universe.

Lei Chi handed the inheritance token to Tie Hu and said, "Go and find your own cultivation cave. This place will likely be your cultivation ground for a long time to come."

"Understood!" Tie Hu nodded, then added, "The stone slab is useless to you now, remember to leave it for me when you leave."

(End of this chapter)