Light Fortress
Chapter 562 - 134: God’s Domain (Requesting Monthly Tickets!)_2

Chapter 562: Chapter 134: God’s Domain (Requesting Monthly Tickets!)_2

Some people hope to become a true "Grand Judge".

Others wish for them to fall quickly.

By his side, he had gathered countless "allies"; likewise, the number of enemies standing against him was innumerable.

The higher one climbs, the more it’s like treading on thin ice; one wrong step can provoke a tremendous backlash.

"You have full authority over the East Continent Court... being a major power within the deep water area’s connection range, the evidence of Lian Zhou borrowing authority and being promoted to the seventh level of the deep water area should be well concealed," the Wine God spoke softly, "Sadly, the authority I possess covers the entire Five Continents, far beyond your imagination. If you don’t wish to proceed with the subsequent transaction... I will personally deliver the most interesting evidence to Zhou Wei’s hands via a third party."

At this point, he "looked" at Bai Zesheng.

The young man with his eyes closed could not return the gaze, but the "observed" still felt the transmission of his mental will.

Bai Zesheng’s expression was ugly; it seemed that the Wine God had thought everything through. If it truly came to that point... all the dirty and tiresome work would need to be done by him.

On the other hand, Zhu Wang’s face was filled with disbelief.

He couldn’t imagine these being the words of a Divine Throne, could he?

He found even harder to accept that the one misstep he took in the past... had now turned into an inescapable deadly leverage.

"If you agree to this deal, you will gain an S-level Disciple, and your influence will further increase. Source Tower will support many of your actions in the East Continent, and the central council’s stance on many matters will noticeably change," the Wine God continued slowly: "For instance... the Security Committee will revoke its investigation of you, in every sense of the word."

This was not a trade.

But two freely given gifts...

He did nothing, yet received.

However, this "receiving" without doing anything caused an internal struggle, for at the moment of "receiving", he would also "lose" something.

Lost would be the bottom line he had set for himself when he became a Grand Judge.

This was collusion with the Outer Continent.

Or rather... this was a form of betrayal.

"I know you aspire to be the new Grand Judge of the East Continent, a long and arduous journey filled with countless thorns, setbacks, and prejudice... I also know you are prepared to confront all of these challenges; only, have you ever considered that the greatest opportunity is right in front of you at this moment?"

The Wine God spoke with a smile.

He softly said, "All you need to do... is reach out... grasp it... and you will have everything... "

Zhu Wang didn’t realize.

The "people" by his side had disappeared.

The entire cabin was now left with only him and the young man, alone together.

This was a complete and tranquil Spiritual Domain.

At this moment, Zhu Wang was battling fiercely within himself.

He longed for the bright future described by the Wine God, realizing only today how insignificant the power of the common people was, and even as a "Grand Judge", there was still so much he couldn’t achieve.

He was unable to remove the Hypnosis Seed from his beloved disciple Han Dang.

He was also incapable of truly commanding influence within the council.

The "wish" he had longed for in his dreams was always just one step out of reach.

And that one step could well be an insurmountable gulf.

"I only need to accept Xu Yan as a Disciple..." Zhu Wang spoke with difficulty, "Just that, correct?"

"What do you think?"

The Wine God’s voice lost its amusement.

He spoke indifferently, "I want you to sincerely take this Disciple and cultivate him as your successor. Source Tower is offering you support; naturally, you need to reciprocate."

Zhu Wang took a deep breath.

He finally made up his mind and asked through gritted teeth, "So, what else do I need to do?"

"Make Xu Yan... the most famous person in Snow Forbidden City, without exception," the Wine God said calmly, "Push down Gu Shen and Bai Xiu."

Zhu Wang stared speechlessly at the young man before him.

He realized... he was making a deal with a demon.

Once agreed, all that followed would leave no room for turning back.

Zhu Wang noticed the changes in the surroundings.

Unbeknownst to him, he had entered this Spiritual Domain.

And the voices in his heart were being magnified invisibly... however, at this moment, he awakened.

"I... don’t understand..."

"I really don’t understand..."

Zhu Wang slowly sat down.

He looked towards the distant Divine Throne, and tiredly said, "If you have already come here, why bother with such matters... If you have a grander purpose, why not act directly?"

The distance to Qingzhong was less than a hundred kilometers.

Why go to such lengths...

He couldn’t see the young man’s face, only a shady and frail silhouette at the far end of the cabin.

And he couldn’t see that at this moment, the Wine God, with eyes closed, upon hearing these words, instantly became as grim as dark waters.

The pressure within the Spiritual Domain abruptly intensified.

Zhu Wang knew he had asked something he shouldn’t have... and fell silent at once.

He was but a mortal man.

He had thought of "gods" as too great, too far above.

So of course, he couldn’t understand... the true thoughts of a god.

And he couldn’t guess that even gods could feel fear.

Fear is a curious thing.

The greatest force that makes a person give up and shrink back is "fear".