Retired God King becomes Witch Idol Manager

The Holy Mother of Light has issued her judgment, and conflict within the divine kingdom is inevitable. Combined with recent intelligence from the outside world, the Hunter Clan has likely undergone a major upheaval, with someone challenging the authority of the Heavenly Father. This is not necessarily a good sign for mortals.

Tess fell asleep just like that, leaving Fernail and Saya completely astonished, unsure of what to do or whether they should report this news to the lord.

Joanna looked at Tess with a complicated expression, hugging her legs. Since her father left, her mother had also disappeared. When she reappeared, she seemed like a different person. But now she suddenly felt that her mother was still so careless, even in danger, she was still nonchalant and always made her worry and unreliable.

The night was silent; no one but Tess had closed their eyes. The first ray of light shone on her face, and she immediately woke up. Her sharp gaze swept over her companions, whose expressions varied, before softening. She rubbed her eyes, sat up, and yawned.

"I feel much better after a good night's sleep. Just say what you want to say, since I have some free time now."

Fenrui'er still hadn't removed her armor. The Divine Hunters were the natural enemies of the Apostles. Holding her long whip, she hesitated and asked, "What... exactly are you here for?"

"I'm here to negotiate."

Tess answered readily. She stood up and moved her fingers. Her body was perfectly normal, but her mood was extremely heavy. She could sense that her spiritual power was being lost, and there could only be one reason for that.

The Holy Tomb is destroyed...

The Coffin of Truth is the medium through which those who are inspired by God exert their power; without worshipping the Holy Tomb, even those with bloodlines cannot awaken.

But that comes with risks. Most truths are unruly, preserved in the form of deities within their tombs, which still bear the marks of their past masters, whether brutal or ferocious, with powerful wills.

Those who are touched by the divine are born vessels. Once the divine authority finds a flaw, it will trace back through the soul until it escapes the tomb and invades the host. Joanna is the best example.

Truth is a concept, a law, without trace or substance. Godhood is the core of the ascendant who carries and resonates with it. Since truth is governed by the gods, it becomes manipulable. Therefore, once a divine being breaks through the immortal divine body and successfully obtains the godhood, they must immediately return to the tomb to seal the will of the god.

Once the divine sense senses a suitable person, it will be drawn back to life. Therefore, in order to preserve the truth and steal power forever, all ties between the divine sense and the apostles must be severed, and all those who fail to awaken must be killed.

Who exactly knew the Hunter God Clan's Achilles' heel so well that they were able to breach the Holy Tomb? Where did the Truth in the coffin go? And what happened to the others?

Tess dared not imagine the worst, but prepared for the worst. These past few days had been exceptionally difficult for her. Roland's appearance had almost turned her entire world upside down. Fighting the devil had exhausted all her strength, and she had been banished from the tomb by her father, losing her power of the Moon God. Now, her situation was extremely precarious.

"Negotiations, with whom?"

Fenrui shook her head and smiled wryly. This was the first time the Hunter God Clan had ever negotiated.

"Of course, it's with my lovely daughters!"

Tess sighed and looked at Joanna with a smile. Harrison and the others had even stranger expressions. In their memory, bad things always happened whenever that woman laughed.

If I remember correctly, the newly appointed Sagittarius Star Envoy is also following the star cluster to fight on the Ark, but the Duchess did not go to find her obedient and sensible eldest daughter, but instead came to the naughty demon girl, which was obviously not very wise.

"Save your breath, don't give me that. You've disliked me since we were kids, and neither has Father. Heaven knows how much I wish I were a boy, so my sister wouldn't have to work so hard, and maybe one day she could even be my wife, hehe!"

Joanna had no intention of paying the bill. Instead, she held her face in her hands, swayed her legs, and giggled foolishly. She had had many such dreams when she was locked up in the Septella Cathedral for further studies.

Jojo's birth was a tragedy. She shattered Roland's last hope and pushed Nolan into the mire. She had to watch her sister suffer from a painful childhood trauma. She remembers all these grudges!

"nonsense!"

Thinking of this, Tess couldn't help but laugh out loud. Who would have thought that the biggest problem that had plagued her family for more than a decade was the lack of a male heir? It was so difficult to have a son. Fate can be so cruel sometimes.

"How could I not like you? You are my beloved little darling. I have poured all of Nolan's maternal love into you!"

After all, Joseph Joestar got nothing but torment from Roland.

875. Old man

Joanna pretended to vomit and said disdainfully, "Pah! You're acting strange today. You didn't attack me right away. Were you seriously injured, or were you scared by the great Obsidian Emperor?"

Harrison's lips twitched. Joanna had no idea where the free bodyguard came from. He already regretted the promise, and traveling with this little witch was torture.

"What's strange about it?"

Tess helplessly shrugged. Jojo was right. If she hadn't lost her powers, she wouldn't have needed to haggle with her youngest daughter to negotiate.

"It's disgusting."

"Ahem, let me tell you my terms first. For the next while, no one will be chasing you, and probably never will be. How about it?"

"It's not like I'm afraid of you. Why don't you tell me what you want? Kneel down sincerely and kiss my toes, and maybe I'll agree if I'm in a good mood today. If you go too far, I might just eat you up!"

Joanna pouted, unmoved, patted Saya to make her lift her buttocks, and changed to a more comfortable position by crossing her legs.

Tess rolled her eyes, her gloomy mood easing considerably. She raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "You little brat, you think you're all grown up now? Don't push your luck. Where's Nolan? Take me to see her right now!"

"Oh ho, so you want to see my elder sister now, and you have some wicked scheme to harm her. But you won't get away with it so easily."

Joanna's eyes were cunning. It was indeed good news that there were no hunting dogs following her, which meant that she could stay by her sister's side more often. However, she didn't have the usual mindset, let alone the fact that the person she was dealing with was her bastard mother who had once tried to kill her.

"Please wait a moment. The last time we saw Lady Nolan, she was on her way to the Valley of Splendor. However, the spatial coordinates of the Dragon's Resting Place have recently disappeared from the star map, and no one knows exactly where they are."

This bizarre mother and daughter were arguing so much that it was giving everyone a headache. Fernail had to clear her throat and intervene in time. Tess grinned mischievously and pulled out a small knife from her waist, pointing it at Joanna.

“That’s easy. I’ll put a knife to her neck, and Nolan will definitely show up.”

"You old fool, give it a try!"

"this......."

Jojo's eyes widened, and her body surged with blood, causing Saya to tremble uncontrollably. Fenrir glanced at Emperor Obsidian with difficulty, while Harrison remained noncommittal and did not interrupt from beginning to end, showing no interest in the Joestar family's affairs.

Brington, who was watching the spectacle with great interest, suddenly stroked his chin and said, "There's really only one place where the witch will appear. Maybe I can think of a way. Anyway, there's nothing left here to attract us, right, old friend?"

Harrison frowned and remained silent, seemingly reluctant but not objecting. He had searched the entire Ark but couldn't find the answer; perhaps fate had other plans.

"That's great!"

"That's great!"

Tess and Joanna spoke in unison, glared at each other, snorted, and turned away. One didn't look like a daughter, and the other didn't look like a mother. What a small world.

The Obsidian Dragon King roared, spewing black flames that materialized into its enormous form. With a sweep of its massive tail, it pulled everyone onto its back, flapped its wings, and soared into the sky, creating a powerful storm. A burst of scorching dragon breath shattered the spatial barrier, and it then detached from the Ark to roam freely in the void. No one knew better than Brington what Nolan was doing, and his destination was the mysterious realm in the Far East.

Such a commotion was bound to attract the attention of the beast horde and the star cluster. Although the Free Federation had decided to withdraw from the Ark and stop wasting resources, the ferocious savage lords seemed to still want to take a bite out of Capricorn Envoy. The two sides, who were engaged in fierce fighting, were startled by the dragon's roar and stopped at the same time, watching the majestic body of the Obsidian Dragon King gradually disappear into the distance. This included Alicia, whose expression was strange. After a while, the powerful members of the star cluster and the beast horde charged at each other again.

"call."

Tess gripped the crystal thorns on the dragon's back tightly, only letting out a sigh of relief at this moment. Her gaze struggled for a moment before gradually hardening. She chose to flee to the Ark because of fear—fear of unknown and terrifying enemies. At least traveling with the immortal Dragon Rider Emperor gave her some sense of security.

Roland is no longer the Holy Marshal of the Septim Alliance, and Tess is no longer the Duchess of Morningstar City. Now, she may be carrying the hopes of her people. She must rebuild the Holy Tomb, find the lost Coffin of Truth, and regain control of the power of the Divine Seekers with the help of other powers.

"roar-------!"

The Obsidian Dragon King traversed the void and turbulent currents, enjoying the long-lost joy of soaring beneath the starry sky. It was the taste of freedom, free from cunning and vicious women and scheming, superficial brothers. He could go wherever he wanted.

The other passengers had different thoughts. Joanna was of course very happy to see Nolan, but she was more worried about what her hateful old mother was plotting.

"Hey, you guys don't all believe her, do you? I won't be responsible if my older sister gets angry!"

"......"

Fenrir and Shaye, such lowly servants, had no right to speak out. Even if they didn't believe it, what could they do? They were no match for Tess, and the taciturn old tyrant had no objections. Besides, even the Void Beast couldn't shake the invincible witch, let alone the Moonlit God Hunter.

The silver-haired girl, who had not yet graduated from St. Lenza Academy, had already stood at the pinnacle of the mortal world. Her youthful and beautiful face carried many terrifying titles that others could only dream of. From birth, she brought a chaotic storm to sweep across the mortal world, wreaking havoc on all living beings.

"Don't worry, little girl. The conflicts of faith in the mortal world are insignificant. The path to ascension to purgatory has been opened, and signs of chaos are coming soon. The Three-Phase Divine Kingdom will surely rise again! The colorful dragon, the surging hooves of the abyss, the Qilin Venerable, and the Three-Phase Divine Envoy surround the witch. No one can be her enemy, for she is the spokesperson for the destroyer of all realms."

Brington's charlatan-like nonsense failed to convince the demon girl. Joanna whined and kept making faces at her wicked mother, making Tess laugh and wish she could hug her and tease her for a while.

.......

At the easternmost point of the star map, in the boundless land, a silver-haired girl in a sexy cheongsam is taking a nap in the academy. The exotic attire given to her by the Red Lotus King is quite fitting for the occasion. Nolan is lying on his side by the window, lazily flipping through the ancient books left behind by Principal Zhang.

According to the timeline of the Boundless Land, more than a month has passed since the Chaos Fire Seed was thrown into the Qilin Prison. The rumors of the Qilin Lord's appearance have already spread to all the major totem clans through Bai Yingshan's words, causing many hot-blooded young men to rush to the prison. However, none of them have been able to climb out of there. To this day, no one dares to joke with their own lives anymore.

The youngest and most beautiful headmistress in the history of Ceylon Academy sits firmly in the center of the holy city, enjoying the protection of the White Tiger Army. The war between the Azure Dragon Dynasty and the Vermilion Bird Dynasty has not affected the ethereal and otherworldly atmosphere of Cloud City.

Nolan wasn't in a hurry at all. He spent his days eating, sleeping, watching the news, and... enjoying the gentle service from his two apprentices, Serani and Flandre.

876. Separatist Divine Court

The split in the Lawful Order of Light gave birth to a new faction. The whispers in the darkness not only fueled the ambitions of mortals but also intensified the conflicts among the gods. The best news in the middle was the revival of Pandanus and the peace of Neptune.

The increasingly docile dragon maids would take turns accompanying their sole master, and the Lord of the Tides would also regularly send young, beautiful, and highly talented sea girls, who would be branded by Nolan and become glorious witches of the Chaotic Throne, with the mission of spreading the gospel of destruction. Sometimes, Nagulan would also come to experience her master's teachings firsthand.

At this moment, the Lord of Chaos finally experienced the joy that a god-king should have. He was surrounded by heartfelt worship and love, which made him forget all his troubles. If the game started so easily and pleasantly, who would be willing to gamble with that bitch Asteria!

But if Nolan hadn't seen this world with his own eyes, he might never have known how much these freakish players had messed up a game, nor would he have discovered that his followers had been fooled and toyed with. Undoubtedly, the Seven Luminaries Goddess was deliberately causing trouble; she never intended to win from the start, but it was impossible to determine which side she was on.

The situation in the western part of the star map is unstable. The empresses of the seven royal courts cannot be away for too long. Therefore, half a month ago, Chinara returned on the Victory Empress. Before leaving, the Eclipse Witch and the World Destroyer Songstress gave themselves to their beloved without reservation, almost frantically indulging in the last pleasure. After all, every parting is uncertain when they will meet again.

Moreover, to be fair, Zenora also kidnapped the berserk Messiah and sent him back to the Astral Foundation to fulfill the duties of a young lady, which made things much quieter around Nolan.

"too slow."

That day, Nolan yawned, rested her chin on her hand, and looked into the distance. She suddenly wondered how the beautiful senior had managed to escape from there last time. Perhaps she had too much faith in Lin Dichen, and that one lucky escape was just a matter of good fortune.

Serani found ancient blueprints in the library. After reading them, Flandre and Nolan fell into deep thought. The Qilin Prison was a dungeon built by the ancient sacred beast wielder for sinners. Originally, there was no intention to release anyone. The ferocious maw made of Qilin stone leads to the bottomless Lost Abyss. The inner walls are barren and there is nowhere to step or gain leverage. If you are not careful, you will fall deeper and deeper until you are shattered to pieces.

"Perhaps your test was too harsh."

Flandre tentatively whispered something, but saw Nolan frown and lower her head, nervously clutching the hem of her black school uniform skirt, afraid of saying the wrong thing. She could no longer regard the headmaster as the cute junior she used to be.

"Heh, those who dare to embark on the path of advancement are extraordinary individuals with unparalleled courage and perseverance. The law is the threshold for the soul's comprehension, and the body is the cornerstone to immortality. Only the new Lord of the Tides can so easily possess the source water, all thanks to your willfulness!"

This time, the dragon maid serving her master is Lula. The Moonstone Dragon Mother's attitude is still as arrogant as ever, and she has made no shortage of sarcastic remarks about the First Seat Holy War Maiden who is forced to work.

Nolan glared at Lula, who nonchalantly met his gaze. Unfortunately, the true vision betrayed the dragon maid's serious and pretty face. Her tail twitched slightly, as if she wanted to reach out and pull her maid outfit out of her stockings, but she held back for the sake of her pride.

Serani adjusted her glasses, then pulled out a handwritten letter from a famous star from the documents in her hands and handed it to Nolan, whispering in his ear, "The situation of the Free Federation is not optimistic. They should withdraw from the Ark and abandon the Pioneer Territory soon. The Lionheart Vengeance Guard, unable to find the location of the Splendid Valley, has begun to pursue the Chaos Apostles and has repeatedly gone to Saint Lenza to put pressure on them. The Golden Flower Kingdom, to which the Holy Alliance belongs, has negotiated several times without success. In the future, it may escalate into a violent conflict."

After reading the hastily written letter, Nolan's thoughts drifted to the puppet armor beside Dean Vivian. Serani was right; the letter also contained a message entrusted by the succubus instructor to Messiah. The increasingly alluring Secretary-General, Janna, grumbled a few times about what stupid things the irritable, silly loli had done recently, but mostly reassured Nolan not to worry about them. The truth remained unknown.

"So, the horde has won. The next step should be to challenge the young Black Prince. Hopefully, Caliban is ready."

Nolan muttered to himself, rubbing his hands against Flandre's legs and her stockings, looking quite troubled. Lula also pondered, "Antonidao is a terrifying man. I've witnessed his power in the Wildlands against the dragon tide. Even the waters of Neptune were evaporated by his boiling beast blood. What he displayed in the battle of the Ark was not the full power of the Chosen One. This time, he may not necessarily respond to the signs of chaos."

The Throne of Chaos has always reserved a place for the Savage Beast Territory because last time only the Platinum Lion and the Six Paths Entropy Demon responded to the signs of chaos. Even the other gatekeeper of the Tri-phase Disintegration Believers Rebellious Purgatory did not show up to express his opinion. These trivial matters should not have been handled by the beautiful girl god-king herself.

"Let's wait and see. I've never been lenient with traitors."

Nolan glanced at Lula, and the Moonstone Dragon Mother subconsciously took two steps back, her face burning. Their punishment continued, and every night was an unbearable torment of shame.

Just like Blington's innate attachment, the beautiful goddess-king never doubted the loyalty of the Triads and Eternity. If there was any conspiracy she had not noticed, it must be that some kind of change had occurred in the Pantheon that even the Supreme God could not foresee.

"What about the Temple of Light? The legions of the Temple of Love and Wisdom are suffering defeat after defeat, and the war zones are falling one after another. The God of Love has fallen, and the God of Devotion is no match for them. The Temple has declared war on all sinful gods who dare to disobey the Father. I think this must include the Throne of Chaos. We can't just watch them gradually purge the divine kingdom and ascend."

Serani chuckled teasingly. She knew that Lin and Wudi's relationship was very delicate, but she didn't know if that feeling could withstand the test of conflicting beliefs.

Nolan suddenly jumped up, startling Flandre. She tiptoed and danced, exclaiming excitedly, "God of Sin? What an interesting title! The God of Judgment won't be so proud for long. If you've read the Codex of Light, you should know that darkness and light coexist. It was the Eight Pillars who were first seduced by the Mother of Night and fell into the abyss. The curse power they gained was unprecedentedly strong. On the day of the Holy Bell's cleansing, they repelled the Seraphim, and the Instantaneous Demon God blinded the Radiant Bird with a single spear. From then on, light and darkness, day and night, have divided the divine court!"