Chapter 1129

Chaotic Divine Thunder churned like ink, dyeing the entire sky into a pitch-black hell.

Beneath the thick sea of thunder, those below the ninth-rank could not see a thing inside.

Yet as the Vatican's Chief Archangel, a ninth-rank peak cultivator, his spiritual force pierced through the thunder curtain and easily revealed the scene within.

The once noble and inviolable Pope, now her magnificent papal robe had been reduced to tattered strips.

Her snow-white skin was covered in red marks from lightning strikes.

Most suffocating of all, Xu Jingming's dragon claw gripped her slender neck.

A slight squeeze, and this Pope who had ruled America for over a century would perish.

"The Pope has fallen!" Cain's face turned ashen.

He never imagined that Xu Jingming, who had just broken through to Starlight First Rank, was stronger than the Pope!

"Mother failed?"

Catherine's expression grew dazed, then she gritted her teeth and ignored Cain's attempts to stop her.

Behind her, three pairs of white wings flapped as she plunged straight into the black sea of thunder.

"I won't kill you? Give me a reason."

In the center of the thunder sea, Xu Jingming looked down at Eveleen, now like a prisoner, and spoke with cold indifference.

"My nation's treasury holds vast resources—if you spare me, I'll give them all to you!"

"Even all of America—I'll hand it over if you want it!"

Eveleen hurriedly said.

This Pope, who had ruled America for over a century.

Faced with mortal danger, she abandoned America without hesitation.

"Compared to Brother Zhou, who guards Xia, you're utterly worthless."

Xu Jingming shook his head, "And everything you just mentioned—I can obtain it just by killing you."

"No, if you kill me, America's ninth-ranks won't obey you!"

Eveleen spoke again.

Yet she did not know that the Slave Seal existed.

Making those ninth-ranks obey would be absurdly easy.

At that moment, a streak of golden light flared—Catherine had broken through the thunder sea and flown over.

Of course,

this was because Xu Jingming had deliberately restrained the thunder's power.

Otherwise, Catherine, merely seventh-rank, would have been obliterated the instant she touched the Chaotic Divine Thunder.

"Jing... Lei Di! I beg you, spare my mother's life!"

Catherine, in her "Divine Manifestation" state, radiated holiness, cold and breathtakingly beautiful.

Behind her, six pairs of white wings emitted divine radiance.

Yet without hesitation, she knelt before Xu Jingming.

"Catherine..."

Xu Jingming looked at the holy young woman before him with complex expression.

To be honest, Catherine had helped him many times.

Whether it was gathering light essence in the early days, or warning him two days ago.

He truly regarded her as a friend.

"Jingming, I beg you.

My mother was just momentarily blinded by madness.

If you spare her, I will serve you for all my lifetimes, helping you rule America."

Catherine lifted her head slightly, tears gathering in her eyes, gazing at Xu Jingming with sincere emotion.

Though she had warned him, it was only out of concern for his safety.

That did not mean she lacked feeling for her mother.

Seeing Xu Jingming's hesitation, Eveleen seized the lifeline and hurriedly spoke:

"Spare my life, and I'll serve you alongside Catherine—without a single complaint!"

As the words fell, Xu Jingming froze.

Catherine, kneeling on the ground, stiffened.

Immediately, a flush spread across her Bai Xi face, her cheeks burning crimson to her ears.

Mother and daughter... serving...

A wave of profound shame surged through Catherine's heart.

Yet judging by Xu Jingming's several concubines, this might be the only viable solution?

Thinking this, Catherine no longer hesitated.

Rip—

Her slender fingers tugged slightly, and the tight battle suit tore apart instantly.

Her slender waist appeared, followed by the heavy, round, full curves.

Undeniably, Catherine's figure was excellent—even rivaling Ling Shuang's.

"Jingming, if you spare my mother's life, I'll do as she said."

Catherine's eyes shimmered with shyness, yet her beautiful gaze remained fixed on Xu Jingming.

She had always felt an inexplicable emotion toward him.

She wasn't resistant to this solution.

Xu Jingming fell into silence.

Why did they see him as a SP?

How could they come up with such a plea for mercy?

After a moment's thought, Xu Jingming looked at Evelyn and said:

"For Catherine's sake, I'll spare your life, but you must open your mind."

"Open my mind?"

Evelyn was confused, but the hope of survival was right before her, so she nodded.

Whoosh—

Mental energy surged wildly, instantly coalescing into the Mind Slave Seal.

"A mind-slavery technique?"

Evelyn's face changed instantly; her opened mind snapped shut.

"Death or submission—choose one." Xu Jingming stared at her without expression.

Evelyn was a Star Radiance Stage Two adept; if she refused, he could not forcibly enslave her.

After long silence, she looked at her daughter Catherine nearby, then slowly spoke:

"Fine. I choose submission."

As she spoke, her tightly closed mental energy instantly opened.

Xu Jingming's Mind Slave Seal shot swiftly into her forehead and vanished.

The complex expression on Evelyn's face disappeared, replaced by profound reverence:

"Master."

"Mother has been enslaved..."

Catherine, not far away, stared blankly at this scene.

For an adept, being enslaved was undoubtedly worse than death.

But as long as she could live, she could accept this outcome.

"A Star Radiance Stage Two enforcer? Not bad."

Looking at the reverent Evelyn before him, Xu Jingming nodded slightly, then asked:

"Do you have any connection to Tianming, the founder of the Tianming Sect? Do you know his realm?"

"No connection. But like me, he is a Supreme Star Radiance Stage Two."

Evelyn shook her head and replied softly.

"Star Radiance Stage Two."

Xu Jingming's eyes flashed. "I want you to find a way to contact Tianming—use the excuse of joining forces to attack me, and lure him out."

"Master, you want to eliminate Tianming?"

Evelyn understood instantly. "But I've already been defeated—Tianming will likely hear the news."

"Don't worry. My Lei Hai can block perception. Only Catherine and Cain know you've been defeated."

I'll enslave Cain later. Afterward, spread the rumor that we both suffered heavy losses—perfect cover for you to ally with Tianming."

Xu Jingming said.

His original plan had been to kill Evelyn.

He changed his mind partly because of Catherine's plea, and partly because of the Tianming Sect.

The Tianming Sect, this poison, spreads chaos across the world—it must be eradicated.

And Evelyn had many ties to the Tianming Sect—perfect bait for a trap.