Retired God King becomes Witch Idol Manager

Is this still the saint they know?

The gale swept through the canyon, and without magical armor or costumes, fine bloodstains appeared on the strong body of the Azure King.

Every breeze is a sword of the young man, each strike as fine as a hair, yet as sharp as a thousand cuts, slowly slicing away at the insignificant dignity of the Azure King.

It only takes a moment to go from heaven to hell. The star player who had just broken through to the Saint Realm became the laughing stock of the entire audience in the blink of an eye, the most humble saint in history.

"No, this shouldn't be happening!"

Overwhelmed with shame and despair, Dalton immediately raised his fists and roared, "Great God of War, your loyal servant prays here, please grant me unstoppable power!"

He hasn't lost yet, and he won't lose. The title of Azure King not only granted him the qualification for further studies but also the mark of the God of War, making him a true apostle. This should have been a trump card for other powerful enemies.

Reinhardt nodded. Dalton was blindly arrogant and made a fool of himself, lacking the qualities a Star Warrior should have. But he hadn't lost yet; the Heroic Warriors still had the power of faith bestowed by the Temple of War.

678. Who is the main character after all?

"You're angry? If you'd done this earlier, nothing would have happened. But having to activate your mark to deal with a Quasi-Saint is embarrassing enough!"

Olivia laughed heartily, almost forgetting something important, until Kirihime tugged at Nolan's skirt and whispered something.

"I say, if Valhalla wasn't completely destroyed, where can he go to beg for divine favor?"

Nolan blinked innocently and said, "Yes, where can he go to beg for divine favor?"

Now comes the main event, everyone thought. Lin Dichen was proud that he could force a saint to go all out.

However, the radiance of the honor mark bestowed upon the Azure King by the Chief of Heroic Spirits was weak, and it dimmed after only a short while, and the expected berserk battle intent did not arrive.

The entire arena fell silent, for nothing had happened to Dalton, and the God of War had not shown any favor to this helpless hero.

Eva, sitting in the lounge, looked pale and covered the brand in fear, as if she had guessed something.

"What...what's going on...?"

Dalton roared again, but after several attempts, he was unable to activate the mark. The traces of his fighting spirit even faded more and more until they disappeared completely.

The mentors looked at each other in dismay. It was the first time they had ever seen the mark disappear. Apostles were servants of God, and cases like Fenrir's were extremely rare. Apart from serious crimes punishable by God, such cases had never been heard of in the known records.

The first match in Group A was full of twists and turns. The newly promoted Apostle Heroic Spirit, who seemed to have victory in his grasp, was instead played like a fool. He stared at the sky like an idiot, and Dalton's expression was just like that of the spectators, beginning to doubt his life.

"Your god is worthless."

The elusive, dark wind coalesced into the figure of a young man, exuding murderous intent—a ferocious beast that had just escaped from the clutches of death, its black ponytail becoming its most terrifying mark.

Lin Dichen's soul fluctuations still hovered at the sixteenth level, but his aura was stronger than ever before. In his hand, a hard, decaying wooden weapon was as heavy as a mountain, and the surging sword energy made it difficult for Dalton to breathe.

A nameless sense of unease filled everyone's hearts; this battle had already overturned ordinary people's understanding. Only Batian smiled broadly.

He was all too familiar with that smell; the demons and monsters in the Qilin Prison were relentless, and their unique malevolent aura would make that child unstoppable.

The prisoners who survived from dire circumstances all had a reason to live. Zhang Tiange had one, and so did Lin Dichen. They found faith in the darkness and would eventually bring destruction to their clan's totem.

Dalton roared, gripping his battle blade tightly and unleashing a hurricane of war that swept across both sides of the canyon, blurring the view of the observation camera and severing the boy's afterimage.

"Impulsiveness makes you lose your mind..."

A mocking voice came from above. It turned out that Lin Dichen had not left the cliff and had stayed in the same spot.

Dalton's eyes were bloodshot as he charged forward, his blade flashing wildly. But before the war hurricane could get close again, the golden flames were torn to shreds by the surrounding cold wind, and hundreds more hair-like bloodstains appeared on Dalton's body.

It's all just an empty shell, whether it's the Azure King's faith or his soul.

Puff! Puff! Puff! Puff!

Lin Dichen merely twitched the corner of his mouth, and the countless blood lines remaining on Dalton's body instantly exploded, flowing out filthy black blood.

The heroic warrior, stripped of his mark, could no longer stand. His legs trembled, and he collapsed to the ground, lying there like a dead pig.

Dalton stared blankly, his mind a complete blank. He had not only been driven into a predicament by a near-saint, but had also been utterly humiliated. What kind of insane world was this?

"........."

The entire room fell silent. The three star envoys stared in disbelief, while the principals and mentors broke out in a cold sweat, their lips moving but unable to utter a word for a long time.

Such a genius is unheard of. Even if Dalton is just a cramming saint, he is not someone that a near-saint can defeat, especially in such an absolute way.

"The winner is... Lin Dichen from Saint Lensa Academy!"

Messiah, the host, was also stunned. She had only hoped that Kobayashi-senpai would win miraculously, but she did not expect it to come true so quickly and so decisively.

Lin Dichen defeated the fully armed Heroic Spirit Apostles with an overwhelming advantage, becoming the second person after Canaan to break the legend of an insurmountable barrier.

Before the shock had subsided and the applause had even begun, the black-haired boy performed another astonishing feat.

Lin Dichen held the rotten wood in his hand, staring straight into the air. His cold face was fixed on the large screen as he said in a chilling voice, "I saw what my teacher left behind in the Qilin Prison. You should know that the void has already seen through everything. Only chaos is the only order in the world. The next one is you, Rodriguez."

provocative!

This kid dares to openly provoke Rodriguez!?

The audience erupted in cheers. The first match of the group stage alone was dazzling, and this Starry Sky Martial Arts Tournament might be an unforgettable experience for them.

The fighters in the lounge all revealed eerie smiles and whistled, creating a tense atmosphere. This match ignited everyone's fighting spirit and gave them a good start.

"Arrogant and beautiful girls are endearing, but men are a different story."

Rodriguez stretched and smiled knowingly. In his dictionary, there were only two kinds of people: beauties and trash. The former had to be carefully cherished, while the latter were all thrown into the trash can.

Vivian asked suspiciously, "That's the law, without a doubt. Dalton hasn't even mastered the Saint's most powerful weapon yet, but Lin Dichen has it first. How did he manage to do that?"

"Who knows? I really want to meet the teacher he mentioned."

Liszt shook his head and smiled bitterly, feeling somewhat regretful. Such a student should have made history, but unfortunately, he was also a madman with confused beliefs.

Aries Star Envoy glanced at the taciturn Chaos Knight with some suspicion, completely unaware that the little madman's mad teacher was picking his toes behind him.

There are no treasures or secret manuals in the Qilin Prison, only countless sword marks, each one more profound than the last.

That was Zhang Tiange's bumpy road to success, and also the shortcut that guided Lin Dichen, leading the young man into another dimension and allowing him to see the world with a completely new perspective.

People are accustomed to pursuing the path of the strong with fixed mindsets, blindly expanding the container and filling it with more medium. By peering into the truth through the perspective of elements, the sacred realm is the first threshold to touch the truth.

But Batian is different. The abandoned child, with no one to rely on, was stripped of his totem and merged into all things. He comprehended the truth and was able to first possess the law, and then use it to nourish his flesh and blood. He went against the grain and made the soul the medium of reason rather than the vessel.

Challenging opponents of higher levels and showing off to everyone—is this what Ba Tian taught Lin Dichen?

Invincible scratched his head, sighed, and suddenly felt that these two brats were stealing the show.

Who is the real protagonist?

The second match in Group A followed immediately. Messiah was still introducing the two opponents, but after the previous fierce battles, the next match between the two players was somewhat boring.

At this moment, Reinhardt suddenly spoke up. There was something that concerned him more than that strange boy, and his expression was extremely solemn.

"The mark cannot disappear unless... the source of the God of War's faith no longer exists."

679. Old man

"No longer exist... You mean!?"

Upon hearing this, the four guests paled and stared in horror at the tall knight, the new principal of Ceylon Academy, who had remained silent. Their gazes were filled with awe, but even more so with fear.

Vivian's eyes flickered. The fact that Invincible could appear here might already indicate certain facts: the war of faith between the Throne of Chaos and the Temple of War had ended.

Dalton lost to Lin Dichen, and the Temple of War also lost to the Throne of Chaos.

Before anyone could react, the Six Paths Entropy Demons' siege of the Unyielding Fist seemed like yesterday, yet today the mark of the Heroic Spirit Apostle has become invalid and null. What a brutal offensive and method that must have been!

The Virgo envoy bit her lip, her expression growing increasingly serious. She stood up and said, "Excuse me, everyone, I'm afraid I must take my leave."

After speaking, Lister left the platform directly, perhaps on some other important business. This matter was of great importance and involved a wide range of people, and it was no longer just a rift between the believers of the two sides. It could affect the safety of the surrounding star system at any time.

Reinhardt's gaze never left Chaos Knight. Even though he was the successor handpicked by Principal Zhang, he never let his guard down and always regarded him as a threat.

Wudi's demeanor was quite casual, and he showed no intention of clarifying the doubts that arose one after another. He simply nodded in acknowledgment, appearing remarkably relaxed.

The powerful and wealthy whispered amongst themselves, trying to determine the truth of the matter and analyze the pros and cons, losing all interest in watching the Star Warriors clash.

The destruction of a divine kingdom is a major event that shakes the middle realms, especially since it was the war god known for his fierceness. The madman of the Chaotic Throne does not seem to be just a disorganized mess as people think.

The group stage is still ongoing. Several matches have been played, and the first round of knockout matches in Group A has concluded. The fastest match took only thirty seconds, while the slowest match was decided within ten minutes.

The audience was thrilled by the series of intense battles, and the results were mixed, with some happy and others disappointed. The eight contestants who advanced from Group A were the first to be selected, becoming the top 32 in this year's Starry Sky Martial Arts Tournament.

With the last match of the morning over, the audience finally had time to enjoy lunch. After a short break, the remaining three group matches were all scheduled for the first afternoon, with the highlight being the clash between the top teams in the "group of death".

The starry sky dissipated, the barrier rose, and the exit of the Mirror Hall reappeared. Messiah dropped the microphone and couldn't wait to go find Nolan with Zenora. Who knew that Alicia would slip away even faster? Maintaining the solemn image of a divine messenger while wearing a divine robe was too much of a torment for the eldest sister.

Invincible was just standing up when he was...

The scene was packed with people, and the aisles of the audience were completely blocked. Opportunities for Rhine Holy Martial to be open to the public are rare, and many people took this opportunity to visit the premier school in the Free Federation.

The silver-haired girl in her pajamas stood out in the crowd. The girl dragon rider's unique entrance drew attention from many excited spectators, while the alluring dragon with its giant horns and long tail beside her also piqued their curiosity.

Nolan and the two young heiresses had already left the party early and fled discreetly with a group of monster girls, not wanting to attract attention, but in the end they still couldn't escape the surging crowd.

"I'm so hungry."

Joanna licked her lips, looking at the massive amount of "food" walking around her, and couldn't help but drool.

The dancer and Olivia were still considering what to eat for lunch when suddenly four light prisms descended from the sky, trapping them in place and isolating them from the other guests!

Rhine City guards, armed with guns and shields, quickly rushed in from all sides and surrounded the group of girls. This display of force startled the other spectators, and the crowd came to a standstill as everyone stared in astonishment at the center of the square.

"Wait, you can't leave!"

A sprightly old man with a gloomy face stepped out of the formation. He was none other than the tall, heavily armored winged lion, the Lord of Rhine City.

Rodriguez, who had just found Nolan and was about to strike up a conversation, saw this scene and was so frightened that he didn't dare to say a word. He and his two friends hid behind the crowd.

"what happened?"

"I don't know."

Byron shook his head, his eyes shifting between light and shadow.

Reinhardt's gaze swept across the girls' faces, ignoring Perish and the two demon girls in their cloaks. Instead, he stared intently at Nolan and said, "As the Lord of Rhine City and the Principal of Starry Sky Academy, as well as the Commander serving Skyfall Island, I have a duty to protect all the guests and students here. Until I understand what has happened, this child has no right to participate in the next competition. He must immediately come with me to Lion's Throat Tower for supervision. Any resistance will be considered an enemy of Skyfall Island and the Free Federation!"

Everyone in Rhine City knows what the Lion's Throat Tower is—a prison for serious criminals.