I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second

Chapter 1021: Chapter 1021: Set Up

The two immediately became alert, mobilizing all their divine power, ready to handle any sudden situation.

”What do you mean by this, Lord Gathering Soul? As for the things within the Secret Realm, I’ve only heard of competing for them—those capable win. Do I not even have the right to give up competing?”

Morris’s personality was rather straightforward.

The moment he sensed the threatening aura, he felt displeased and couldn’t care less about the disparity in strength and status between them, so he couldn’t help but question it.

Seeing Morris lose his patience, Gathering Soul decided not to keep up appearances.

”Heh heh.”

Gathering Soul’s strength was much greater than theirs.

He could clearly sense the agitation and alertness in them.

However, he wasn’t in a rush.

In this Secret Realm, he was the strongest.

With the Immortal King’s guidance, what couldn’t he do?

”Ah, aren’t afraid of you knowing, just let you know directly then. Your entry into this Secret Realm today was long pre-arranged. Your task is much easier than others, surely you aren’t unaware?”

Upon hearing these words, a sense of foreboding and conspiracy surged in their hearts.

”The emergence of the External Divine Artifact is no simple matter, especially the Lifebound Divine Artifact possessed by ancient gods, which has harsh conditions. Releasing it requires a great sacrifice.”

”Actually, at first, the Immortal King didn’t plan to use you. Find some people similar to you from Dark Rising, throw them into that golden giant lake, and the problem would be solved.”

”But the Immortal King thought it over and decided to use you instead.”

According to Gathering Soul, the Immortal King didn’t initially plan to sacrifice his own people to bring forth the Fu Xi Talisman.

But considering these guys dared to covet the Fu Xi Talisman, they were also targeting the Four Great Corpse Kings, who were strong enough to influence the World Boss of the Three Realms and Six Paths.

Keeping such ambitious people in their camp would only invite trouble, so might as well solve the problem now.

The sacrifices needed to bring forth the Fu Xi Talisman weren’t just about numbers.

The gender, strength, and nature of the divine power of the sacrifices all have strict requirements.

The Immortal King deliberately set relatively simple tasks for these 108 individuals, letting them qualify to participate in the Secret Realm after completing them, so they could make their own choices.

Logically, anyone who wants to meddle in the affairs of the Four Great Corpse Kings is challenging the Immortal King’s wrath.

Regardless of their motives, they would incur the Immortal King’s displeasure.

If these people had considered how the Immortal King felt, they definitely wouldn’t have chosen to participate in the Secret Realm.

Now they have settled down.

”Are you suggesting we’re all sacrifices? Just to lure out that Ancient Divine Artifact?”

”Based on what you say, are all those people who jumped into the lake gone now?”

Gathering Soul’s expression looked extremely arrogant. To him, 106 lives seemed worthless.

He nodded, confirming this statement.

”Yes, haven’t I made it clear enough? You are all mere sacrifices, but you two are crucial, everything is calculated. Throw you two in, the Fu Xi Talisman will reach its optimal state, reducing resistance for us, making it easier to capture.”

”So, are you two going to cooperate a bit, cooperate with us and jump in yourselves?”

Morris and Helben were stunned.

They hadn’t expected that after working for the Immortal King for so many years, their end would come like this.

Carefully sensing the aura of those who just entered the Secret Realm, Morris and Helben clearly perceived their aura had vanished without a trace, meaning these people were truly finished.

Over a hundred people!

Many were familiar to Morris and Helben.

Such a large number died here so easily, what is this supposed to mean?

These people had achieved great contributions for the cosmic order, was it right to just abandon them?

”Are you crazy?”

”For an External Divine Artifact, you actually schemed against your own people, aren’t you afraid the hard-earned stability will be disrupted because of this?!”

Morris’s hysterics only drew disdain from Gathering Soul.

The Immortal King had thought over these matters long ago.

The fall of 108 Upper-Rank Gods in the Secret Realm was, at most, an accident while clearing a level.

When the time comes, the Immortal King can righteously say:

”Previously, giving you so many tasks and forcing them to be completed was to prevent you from participating in the dangerous Secret Realm, and here you ended up with fewer tasks. Some didn’t believe it and insisted on trying.”

Anyway, nobody would know how those 108 Upper-Rank Gods vanish, and once the Secret Realm closes, there’s no tracing it, so whatever the truth may be, it’s ultimately up to the Immortal King’s camp.

The Immortal King is indeed the Immortal King, flawless and water-tight in his planning.

”Now that you’ve listened and understood, it’s up to you to decide what to do. I saw them being devoured by the Fu Xi Talisman without expressing any pain, they likely didn’t suffer. If you don’t want to get beaten by me, you’d better jump in obediently.”

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Morris and Helben’s composure shattered.

Participated in a level only to encounter such a lousy script.

Who could have thought they’d be set up by those above them?

The two exchanged glances, visibly hesitating.

To end one’s own life, who would be willing?

But if not, then they’ll be beaten.

If it were just dealing with the few Level B divine power guys behind Gathering Soul, they’d consider resisting. Facing Gathering Soul, it’s merely taking a beating with no chance of winning.

What to do? Better to be brave and make their own choice!

”Ha, Gathering Soul, you and the Immortal King are ungrateful like sheep, while each faction has its thoughts, none have done anything excessive. Your actions today, I’m unable to carry this information out to let all gods know, but rest assured, someone will!

Helben spat afterward, then dispelled his flying skill, directly dropping towards the golden giant lake.

Just as Helben closed his eyes, ready to end his life, a huge gray-black hand caught him steadily.

”Boss, no rush, you still have me, your brother. We’ve met today, in respect for your kindness to me, how about I save your life?”

Lin Yi intended for the various gods being set up to consume some of the combat power sent by the Immortal King.

He didn’t expect those guys to be finished like that.

The Fu Xi Talisman is a must-have.

If he acted at the critical moment to snatch it, the success rate would not be high. Better to act now and catch them by surprise.