Chapter 346: Countermeasures and Destroying the Radiant Dominion Authority

—Clang!

A large expanse of shattered glass shards rained down in the air like a torrential downpour, crashing heavily onto the smooth marble floor.

Plop!

Creak!

A dense, ear-piercing sound echoed.

A young girl with a two-toned ponytail crouched easily on a glass frame only as thick as a finger; she appeared quite young, only in her teens.

The sunlight from outside the window.

Shone upon this petite figure, casting a massive shadow that enveloped Tang Zheng and the others in the center of the hall, which was filled with a sense of holiness.

Water Chief Priest Xieding and Earth Chief Priest Lei Meng, whose composure had been constant until now, completely lost it at this moment; a trace of shock and disbelief appeared on their faces.

"She, why is she here?"

A flicker of imperceptible fear flashed in the eyes of Earth Chief Priest Lei Meng, and his body subconsciously leaned backward.

As a former member of the [Black Scripture], Earth Chief Priest Lei Meng could be said to be one of the people who best understood the power and terror of this girl.

The eyelids of Water Chief Priest Xieding, which had been narrowed the whole time, widened slightly, indicating that his inner emotions were not calm at this moment.

He was pondering the sentence the girl had just mentioned: "The last angel is here."

Could it be—

"Take the Radiant Dominion Authority away." Water Chief Priest Xieding spoke quickly.

They had brought the Radiant Dominion Authority here precisely to better prove the importance and significance of the "Integration Potion" to this Team Leader Tang.

The "Four Elements," who were closest to the angel, subconsciously accepted the order and raised their hands to press against the Radiant Dominion Authority.

"Trans..."

The "Four Elements" began to chant, preparing to activate teleportation magic to leave this place with the Radiant Dominion Authority.

Tang Zheng’s eyes flashed: "So that’s how it is."

He had been a bit curious before about how the Radiant Dominion Authority, with such a massive physique, had appeared in this temple.

After all, the existence of this angel should belong to a classified level, and the massive and conspicuous Radiant Dominion Authority would inevitably cause a sensation if it moved normally.

However!

Compared to this minor matter,

Why would Zesshi Zetsumei appear here?

Tang Zheng’s expression darkened slightly, a look of vigilance appearing in his eyes as he quickly scanned the emotional changes on the faces of the two Chief Priests opposite him.

After realizing that the Slane Theocracy was actually capable of making a summoned angel exist for about 10 years.

Tang Zheng realized that things were likely going to exceed his initial expectations.

A 7th-tier angel was nothing to Tang Zheng or players around level 100, but to people in this other world, it was power on the level of a Demon God!

The "level 43–49" range was already comparable to the level of some Dragon Lords.

Most importantly!

This was a realm humans could not reach; compared to cultivating a powerhouse in the "Heroic Realm," summoning a 7th-tier angel that could exist for a long time was much lower in cost.

It was no wonder the Slane Theocracy was so solemn about it!

The sudden appearance of Zesshi Zetsumei made Tang Zheng suspect whether the other party was going to put on a double act, and if negotiations failed, they would display their "absolute" strength.

In the entire Slane Theocracy, there were only two things Tang Zheng was wary of.

One was the World-Class Item [Downfall of Castle and Country]!

The other was Zesshi Zetsumei!

He was not wary of Zesshi Zetsumei’s strength; given Tang Zheng’s current level of strength and build, against an enemy with a chaotic build like Zesshi Zetsumei.

Even if the opponent’s level was higher than his, Tang Zheng had the confidence to repel them if he unleashed his full power.

The only point he was wary of regarding Zesshi Zetsumei was that the opponent could use [Death Terminal] with the help of her innate talent!

Tang Zheng had no resurrection items on him, nor did he have rebirth-type magic; the only way to face "Death Terminal" was the moment Zesshi Zetsumei used instant-death magic to attack.

Use the [Valkyrie]’s "Impure Impact Shield" to negate the instant-death magic skill.

[Death Terminal] was the trump card for strengthening instant-death skills, possessing the ability to strengthen instant-death skills, forcibly break through resistances, and cause complete instant death!

The setting for this skill in the background was "It can even kill inanimate objects."

But there was a prerequisite for activating [Death Terminal]: the user needed to activate instant-death magic first, making the opponent get hit, just like placing a "Death" mark on the opponent in a game.

Then, coordinate with [Death Terminal] to forcibly trigger the death mark!

And the "Impure Impact Shield" could remove the "Death" mark from the body, thereby making [Death Terminal] unable to be triggered.

Of course.

This was only theory; in reality, it was much more dangerous, requiring the "Impure Impact Shield" to be activated at the exact moment the opponent launched the instant-death attack.

With the advantage of information, Tang Zheng only needed to be a bit cautious, and he didn't have to worry about getting hit. In fact, it wasn't difficult to be cautious when defending against Zesshi Zetsumei’s [Death Terminal]; dealing with Ainz Ooal Gown would be more limited.

The "Impure Impact Shield" could only be released twice, while Ainz Ooal Gown could use instant-death magic without limit.

As for [Downfall of Castle and Country]?

Tang Zheng’s eyes narrowed slightly; with the help of the Golden Dragon Lord’s passive, he had already spread his perception to the limit, constantly paying attention to anyone approaching this temple.

At the same time!

A special field of vision appeared in Tang Zheng’s line of sight; it was a top-down view located above this temple.

It was not 5th-tier magic, "Clairvoyance."

Considering various possibilities, continuous detection-type magic of the "Clairvoyance" type.

The Slane Theocracy should have corresponding means of perception and defense, so he adopted another method.

At this moment!

In the direction of the spire at the highest point of the entire temple.

A fist-sized, grayish sparrow was lying on the spire, turning its small head from time to time to observe the surroundings of the entire temple.

Mourning Sparrow—3rd-tier monster summon!

Although this monster was a 3rd-tier summon and possessed no attack capability itself, it could share its vision with the user and emit ear-piercing, penetrating cries.

"Monster Summoning," "Composite Elemental Summoning," and "Angel Summoning" were the three types of summoning magic Tang Zheng had mastered.

It was just that apart from "Angel Summoning," Tang Zheng didn't use the other two types of summoning magic much; after all, the power of the angels alone was already enough.

With the help of the "Mourning Sparrow’s" vision!

And having an information advantage!

A ruthless look appeared in the depths of Tang Zheng’s eyes; as long as the old woman in the golden cheongsam dared to appear, he would activate the passive skill "Magic Pre-preparation" without hesitation.

Without the gap of a magic chant, he would instantly cast 10th-tier magic "Heating"!

It would be enough to turn this area into ashes in an instant!

Swoosh—

Zesshi Zetsumei’s figure suddenly leaped into the air, a long strand of white hair streaking across the air, and she quickly landed behind the two Chief Priests along with her petite figure.

With a "plop" sound.

The sound of steady footsteps landing rang out.

Water Chief Priest Xieding and Earth Chief Priest Lei Meng’s expressions changed slightly.

"What are you doing?"

Zesshi Zetsumei looked at the "Four Elements" expressionlessly.

The movement to prepare to activate teleportation magic paused.

The "Four Elements," this seemingly gloomy middle-aged man, actually displayed a sense of awkwardness and panic like a child.

Even though Zesshi Zetsumei looked more like a child.

But at this moment.

Zesshi Zetsumei’s flat tone and the "Four Elements’" nervousness, like a child who had done something wrong being discovered by an adult, were like a role reversal.

"Ha... such a toy cannot be teleported away by you."

Zesshi Zetsumei lifted her left leg, her slender leg wrapped in pure black stockings, revealing black boots with brown soles. The "Four Elements" stood on the spot with a bitter face.

Watching helplessly as Zesshi Zetsumei’s left leg kicked over.

The movement was not fast.

With the "Four Elements’" ability, they could have completely dodged it or even used defensive magic to block it, but they dared not do so.

They would rather be injured!

If they resisted, what awaited them would be a miserable beating.

With a "bang" sound!

The brown sole of the shoe imprinted on the chest of the "Four Elements," emitting a powerful muffled sound.

"Ah, ah..."

The "Four Elements" let out a scream, their entire waist bending like a cooked shrimp, and they were kicked flying.

Thud!

The black figure was like a sandbag thrown away, crashing heavily into the opposite wall.

White and red vomit was coughed out from their mouth.

The "Four Elements" fell from the wall and passed out.

Tang Zheng saw this scene and was briefly stunned, his peripheral vision glancing at the "Four Elements."

His head was turned away from this direction.

There were traces of slight movement in the shoulders; the body seemed to have tiny, uncontrollable, subconscious twitches due to intense pain.

Faking unconsciousness?

Tang Zheng’s heart stirred: "Could it be that they aren't putting on a double act?"

He observed that the expressions of the two Pontiffs also seemed full of surprise, but as one of the rulers of the Silianjiaoguosuo, if the other party were truly "acting," he would have no way to distinguish it.

There is no shortage of cunning old foxes in this other world!

But Zuesijieming likely did not possess this high level of "acting skill."

Still, one could not judge it as such.

After all, novels are novels, but to cripple a member of the "Heroic Realm" [Black Scripture] right from the start—the cost of a double act would be a bit too high.

The strength Tang Zheng had displayed was, after all, only at this level.

"Absurd!"

"What are you doing? Return at once." Earth Pontiff Lei Meng slammed the table, suppressed the immense fear in his heart, and spoke in a deep voice.

"Huh~?"

Zuesijieming ignored Earth Pontiff Lei Meng, raised her head to look at the Dominion Authority, and the corners of her mouth curved into a tiny arc:

"Why didn't you tell me about such an interesting toy?"

As soon as the words fell!

Zuesijieming took down the scythe she was carrying on her shoulder; it was a pitch-black, cross-spear-shaped war scythe, resembling a scythe but with three blades.

"Stop!"

Water Pontiff Xineiding hurriedly stood up, seemingly guessing what Zuesijieming wanted to do, and hurriedly spoke to stop her.

Whoosh!

The cross-spear war scythe transformed into a sharp ray of black light, slashing heavily onto the body of the Dominion Authority.

Boom!

A huge, booming collision sound echoed throughout the entire hall.

The Dominion Authority was knocked back, and a one-finger-wide crack appeared on the surface of the silver-white armor on its chest, which was emitting a faint holy light.

Following the attack!

The Dominion Authority, which had not made any movements until now, suddenly flapped its wings as if it had been startled awake.

A large amount of white feathers appeared out of thin air, forming streams of holy energy that converged, making the holy light radiating from the Dominion Authority’s entire body a bit more massive and brighter.

Swish!

A golden scepter instantly condensed, was tightly gripped by the Dominion Authority’s hands, and then transformed into a large amount of golden fragments rotating around its body.

Terrifying energy fluctuations permeated the area!

"Not good!"

Earth Pontiff Lei Meng’s expression changed drastically; he instantly rose from his spot, retreated violently toward the rear, and simultaneously raised his palm to slap his chest.

The magic item hidden inside his white magic robe was triggered, forming a holy barrier that enveloped his entire body!

"Magic Shield!"

"Lesser Holy Attribute Resistance!"

"Shield Arm!"

Water Pontiff Xineiding hurriedly left the round table, retreated toward the other side, and continuously cast defensive magic.

"What on earth is going on?"

At this moment, Tang Zheng finally determined that it was not a double act, and simultaneously made a movement to retreat.

Bang! Bang!

A white, holy light appeared.

Two Monitoring Principalities condensed in mid-air, blocked in front of Tang Zheng, and followed along to perform the retreating movement.

Zuesijieming did not care at all about the actions of the people around her; looking at the increasingly dense holy energy, the arc of her upturned mouth deepened.

"Greater Strength!"

"Ability Boost!"

"Greater Ability Boost!"

"Super Slash!"

Zuesijieming exerted force with her legs, leaped into the air, jumped above the head of the Dominion Authority, and while the angel was still in the middle of "casting," the cross-spear war scythe in her hand had already swung down.

Kzz—zz!!

The piercing sound of metal friction and sparks burst forth!

Everyone only felt a black light flash before their eyes.

The massive Dominion Authority was actually cut into two halves under the attack of this black slash.

Bang!

The Dominion Authority’s body separated, the attack it was preparing to release was forcibly interrupted, and it dissipated into holy energy light spots in mid-air.

A powerful angel possessing power at the level of a Demon God was actually killed in one strike; such a terrifying scene was revealed before everyone, causing the expressions of everyone present to change in different ways!

Earth Pontiff Lei Meng and Water Pontiff Xineiding were both shocked and angry.

They did not know why Zuesijieming would know of the angel’s existence, but now, what they cared about was not just this matter!

The Dominion Authority was destroyed!

The resources previously consumed were completely wasted, and the plan for it to exist for 10 years and become the foundation of the religious nation was also destroyed along with it.

Not only that.

The words "the last angel" that Zuesijieming said when she first appeared all indicated that the other two Dominion Authorities they had summoned before were also destroyed.

Earth Pontiff Lei Meng’s cheeks twitched, his eyelids jumped, and intense heartache and anger made his face flush red.

Water Pontiff Xineiding’s face turned black, but compared to these losses, what made him even more shocked and angry was something else.

It was Zuesijieming, this trump card of the religious nation!

An existence that could be called a secret, which no outsider should know about, had now been exposed.

There were outsiders present at the scene!

Eliminating a highest-tier angel in one strike—such powerful strength was simply not something a human could possess.

Water Pontiff Xineiding did not think that Team Leader Tang was a fool; the other party would likely form some kind of speculation and suspicion regarding this.

"Nothing?"

Zuesijieming’s figure fell from the air, her gaze sweeping over the direction where the Dominion Authority had disappeared, as if looking for something.

She discovered that there was nothing.

A trace of regret appeared on Zuesijieming’s face, and then she turned around very calmly, seemingly not caring much either.

Continuing to ignore the two Pontiffs!

Zuesijieming turned around, her black and white ponytail fluttering, and a pair of heterochromatic eyes, matching her hair color, stared at Tang Zheng, who had already retreated a distance and was hiding behind the two Monitoring Principalities.

(End of chapter)