Chapter 431: Oblivion

The figure of Hong Ying appeared in the room; she saw Diya, a look of curiosity appearing on her face, and finally, she slowly bowed.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

Kings were rarely seen; having been in the game for so long, this was the first time she had properly met a king.

Diya saw the person who had arrived, a look of curiosity flowing through his eyes: "I wonder what confidence you have, that Iron Stone City can deal with outside covetousness?"

Not to mention gods, even speaking of the powerhouses among adventurers, those Legendary ones, Diya also felt that Iron Stone City was incapable of resolving them.

Hong Ying looked at Diya, a confident smile already on her face.

Iron Stone City certainly had trump cards.

Not to mention them, the players, and Lord Manager.

The defense system of Iron Stone City was, after all, personally created by Hong Ying.

The current Arcane Eye has even more—two thousand seven hundred of them buried.

Once the defense system is activated, even if a god comes here, they would have to bow their heads.

The Arcane Eye here is not the Arcane Eye of the Arcane Empire; it is truly capable of god-slaying.

However, she naturally could not reveal these; they were the trump cards of Iron Stone City.

Furthermore, some time ago, some puppets manufactured by Lord Manager also arrived at Iron Stone City.

Hong Ying had a kind smile on her face: "Since its establishment, Iron Stone City has already attracted the attention of quite a few factions.

However, Iron Stone City has still maintained stability; no one has caused destruction here.

To this day, the number of Legendary powerhouses who have fallen in Iron Stone City is more than one."

Of course, those Legendary powerhouses who caused trouble also fell in silence, without stirring up any ripples at all.

There were even existences comparable to gods who also fell in Iron Stone City.

Of course, no one knows about these.

Diya was lost in thought; suddenly he sensed something, stood up, and his gaze pierced through the wall, looking outside Iron Stone City.

Several adventurers carrying an aura of killing intent appeared in his field of vision.

Those few adventurers were not far from him, looking like guests of Iron Stone City.

Those few were all Legendary, yet they gave Diya a sense of threat.

"Zero?"

One of the women among them made him feel quite familiar.

He instantly knew the identities of those people: they were members of Zero.

Back then, when he was still a Legendary, he had once walked the world under an alias.

Once, a woman named Taohua found him and asked him to join their organization.

Precisely because of this, he also had some understanding of the organization called Zero.

In that organization, powerhouses were as numerous as clouds, gathering many ancient Legendary figures; they united together with only one goal, and that was to slay gods and seal gods.

Could it be... that Iron Stone City's confidence was them?

Seeing those people from Zero, Diya could not help but have this thought arise.

Of course, from the attitude and expression of those few from Zero, he could judge that those people from Zero had not occupied Iron Stone City, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.

"I know what your trump cards are... it is not enough."

On the Continent, the organization Zero is very strong, and can even overthrow some kingdoms.

However, compared to true gods—and not just one or two gods—it actually counts for nothing.

Hong Ying was stunned for a moment.

She suspected that the other party was talking nonsense.

However, since the other party was, after all, the nominal father of Lord Manager, she found it difficult to say anything.

"With those trump cards, you can indeed keep that secret for a long time, but..."

Diya knew the mystery and power of the Zero organization; covering up the Technology Dao for a short time was certainly no problem, but for a long time... it would be very problematic.

In the end, the negotiation between Diya and Hong Ying did not have a very good result.

Diya did not see Lin Chao, and he also thought about reporting the matters of Iron Stone City to the powerful gods in his camp to discuss countermeasures.

In the grand hall.

Taohua had a grave expression on her face.

Beside her were three other Legendary powerhouses of the organization.

The fact that four Legendary powerhouses appeared in total was naturally because the god they were to hunt this time was not an Ordinary god.

"My lord, does that person really not need to appear?

Is just you... enough?"

Taohua looked at the burly man in front of her, a look of difficulty on her face.

This burly man was named Zero.

This name was quite interesting.

Taohua had never revealed the name of the organization to that powerhouse.

Yet the powerhouse dispatched by that lord happened to be named Zero.

He felt that this was a reprimand from that lord toward them.

The Zero dispatched by that lord also possessed the strength of a god.

Last time, cooperating with this Zero, their organization successfully hunted a god who had lost their Divinity, a fallen god.

They also had a certain understanding of Zero's strength.

Compared to that lord, Zero is certainly inferior.

But among those with Weak Divine Power, he can be considered a powerhouse.

"Our target this time is the God of Lightning. Although this deity ascended not long ago, his strength cannot be underestimated; he once had a record of fighting a deity with Medium Divine Power without being defeated.

If Your Excellency could ask that one to make a move, we would have a greater chance of success," Taohua said cautiously.

This God of Lightning is a deity their organization has had their eyes on for a long time.

This deity is a god from the faction of the Mother of Earth.

The divine office of lightning also has immense potential.

"You mean... relying only on me and you all, we cannot contend with the God of Lightning?" Zero's voice was resonant, devoid of much emotional color.

Taohua nodded: "It is not that I look down on Your Excellency, but in such matters, there are too many variables and the risks are too great. It is better to be well-prepared before making a move."

"If one Zero is not enough, then what if you add me... Yi?"

Just at this moment, a man with a handsome appearance entered the temple.

The man wore a green robe, his temperament was dissipated, and the aura on his body was obscure.

The several Legendary figures present, upon seeing the newcomer, had their expressions change slightly one after another.

"Greetings, Your Excellency!"

Taohua felt even more strange inside.

Another deity!

What exactly is the identity of that lord!

To actually have so many deities pledging their loyalty to him.

Moreover, when communicating with Zero, they could feel that Zero's loyalty to that lord was not ordinary loyalty.

They were even more curious about Lin Chao's identity.

However, they were completely unable to determine which one in the Pantheon Lin Chao was.

They couldn't even determine Zero's identity.

Now that an Yi had come, they were even more curious.

"Enough, it is naturally enough," Taohua hurriedly replied.

With one more deity, and with them united, the God of Lightning would undoubtedly die.

"From now on, your name shall be... Twenty-one."

Looking at the sexy woman before him, Lin Chao gave her a name.

This was the first God-Tier Puppet he had made so far that was comparable to a deity with Medium Divine Power.

To him, this could also be considered a breakthrough.

After all, the manufacturing of a God-Tier Puppet is inherently very difficult.

Wanting to create one with powerful strength is even more difficult.

This requires meticulous attention to materials and also places extremely high demands on Lin Chao's craftsmanship.

Beside them, Xiao Bing looked at Twenty-one, a happy expression appearing on her face: "Really pretty."

Twenty-one's gaze was somewhat dazed; she glanced at Xiao Bing: "Thank you for the compliment, little master."

But immediately, she withdrew her gaze, as if she had forgotten Xiao Bing's existence.

Seeing this scene, Lin Chao sighed.

As expected, even a deity with Medium Divine Power can only remember Xiao Bing for an instant?

And later, they won't even notice Xiao Bing's existence at all?

Thinking of this, an endless sense of loneliness emerged.

If he also became like this, there would be no one in the world who could remember him or notice his existence.

Then... how helpless that would be.

He gripped Xiao Bing's hand even tighter.

At this moment, in this human world, it seems only he can remember Xiao Bing's existence.

After arranging for Twenty-one to head to Iron Stone City, Lin Chao carried Xiao Bing and walked out of the Ancient God Temple.

"Xiao Bing, do you still remember what relatives you have?"

Lin Chao couldn't help but ask.

The people of the world are forgetting Xiao Bing.

And on Xiao Bing, a special change is also taking place.

That is, she is also starting to slowly forget others.

In other words, she is also unable to remember others.

However, only Lin Chao, she still remembers.

"Daddy... I don't remember," Xiao Bing secretly glanced at Lin Chao, an embarrassed expression appearing on her face, "My memory isn't good, I love to forget everything, but... I will always remember Daddy."

As Xiao Bing spoke, she nibbled on a candied hawthorn, occasionally handing the candied hawthorn to Lin Chao to eat.

Lin Chao held the hand of little Xiao Bing, and the two disappeared into the sea of people.

Dengyang City, people coming and going.

This time, Dengyang City was quite lively, and it even attracted the attention of almost every region of the Ancient Tang Empire.

Because... a new Ancient God Temple had been discovered in Dengyang City.

That was an Ancient God Temple appearing in the world for the first time, so it naturally attracted extra attention.

At this moment, Dengyang City was extraordinarily bustling.

Not only had countless God Bone holders come to Dengyang City, but rumor had it that even the Heavenly Court had dispatched some powerful God Bone holders here.

After all, a new Ancient God Temple meant new opportunities.

In a tavern at this time, Wang Lu was unhappy: "Senior Brother, why do you think Junior Brother Lin Gui left without saying goodbye? Could it be... that we put too much pressure on him?"

The Second Puppet Academy was located within Dengyang City.

Wang Lu was also a low-key God Bone holder, and this time she was preparing to enter the Ancient God Temple to collect some materials.

Inside the Ancient God Temple, there were many materials for making puppets.

Moreover, if she was lucky and this Ancient God was related to puppet making, she might even be able to obtain some powerful Divine Art, which would be of great benefit to her.

"Junior Sister, this has nothing to do with you.

Lin Gui has a solitary personality and is very opinionated; how he chooses is his own business," the Senior Brother sighed.

He also thought highly of Lin Gui.

If Lin Gui had stayed at the Academy, he felt that a Legendary Puppet might have been born from Lin Gui's hands.

However, everyone has their own aspirations, so he could not say much.

The Senior Brother changed the subject: "Junior Sister, this time the Ancient God Temple is opening, and the situation inside is unclear.

Why don't you... just skip the excitement this time?"

Wang Lu wanted to enter the Ancient God Temple to improve her Puppet Making Technique and collect materials.

If it were any other Ancient God Temple, the Senior Brother would not be so worried.

But this Ancient God Temple was different; it was newly discovered, and what was inside was still unknown.

It might be fraught with danger.

"Senior Brother, you are just too timid!" Wang Lu drank her wine and said freely, "I am just there to collect materials, what danger could there be?

Besides, I have a pile of puppets you made to protect me; if anyone harbors evil intentions toward me, I will have several puppets attack together."

Wang Lu did not care at all.

She had several High-Grade puppets, after all.

"Having several High-Grade puppets for protection acts as a guard.

Plus the Mid-level Life Puppet that Junior Brother Lin Gui gave me, this is not an adventure at all, it is clearly a vacation!"

Wang Lu was telling the truth.

With several High-Grade puppets around, as long as it was not a major problem, she could handle it.

"Better safe than sorry," the Senior Brother was still reluctant to let Wang Lu go in.

Wang Lu drained the wine in her bowl: "Senior Brother, you are just too cowardly!

If your courage... were just a little bit bigger, how good that would be!"

She looked into the Senior Brother's eyes, but the Senior Brother dodged her gaze and lowered his head, not daring to look Wang Lu directly in the face.

Wang Lu felt helpless inside, when suddenly, she seemed to see someone in her peripheral vision.

"Junior Brother Lin Gui?"

She immediately ran to the window and looked outside.

However, that familiar figure did not appear.

Was it an illusion?

Three days later.

The Ancient God Temple in Dengyang City opened, and countless God Bone holder prodigies came here, gathering in one place.

Wang Lu was also in the crowd; compared to those prodigies, she was not very conspicuous.

After all, the future of a God Bone holder had much better prospects than that of a Puppet Maker.

Guo Mei, wearing a goose-yellow long dress, stood beside Wang Lu; she had a tall figure, and what was even more eye-catching was the surging waves on her chest, which could not be grasped with one hand. The center of the dress had a thoughtful cutout design, revealing rounded hemispheres that were deep and profound.

This formed a sharp contrast with Wang Lu's flat figure.

"Sister Wang Lu, you also have the talent of a God Bone holder, why do you insist on following the path of a Puppet Maker?"

Guo Mei and Wang Lu could be considered distant relatives, and the two had been familiar with each other since they were young.

"No matter how strong a Puppet Maker is, they can at most make High-Grade puppets.

They cannot even make a Legendary Puppet, so how can they compare to a God Bone holder?

With your talent, Sister Wang Lu, if you focused on the path of a God Bone holder, you might not lack the opportunity to become a Legendary in the future.

That is much better than the elusive Legendary Puppet."

Hearing this, Wang Lu felt conflicted; she looked at Guo Mei's beautiful face: "You don't understand."

She stretched her waist: "Look at me now, my strength doesn't even count as a High-level Professional.

But I have four High-Grade puppets for protection, and one acting as my life housekeeper.

Isn't a life like this wonderful?"

Wang Lu was carefree.

"For a girl, fighting and killing every day is not good for the skin."

Guo Mei looked at the thick calluses on Wang Lu's hands, then looked at her own hands which were like white jade, and did not know what to say.

"Who are those people?" At this time, Wang Lu saw something and showed a curious expression.

It was seen that among the God Bone holders, three men in white robes had arrived.

When those three arrived, almost all the God Bone holders present showed expressions of envy and stepped forward one after another to greet them.

Seeing those three, Guo Mei could not help but straighten her chest: "They are people from the Heavenly Court, they are Elder Seeds of the Heavenly Court!"

An Elder Seed meant that, barring any accidents, they would inevitably achieve the Legendary realm.

Among them, those who are Excellent and outstanding have an even greater possibility of becoming an Elder of the Heavenly Court.

It is no wonder that all the God Bone possessors present want to curry favor with them.

After all, those three people will be the true rulers of the Ancient Tang Empire in the future.

"So it was them." Wang Lu lost interest.

Although the Heavenly Court is strong and those people have boundless futures, what does that have to do with her?

However, one of those three people swept his gaze over Wang Lu, landed on the puppet behind Wang Lu, and then withdrew his gaze, a look of curiosity appearing in his eyes.

Seeing this, Guo Mei puffed out her chest even higher, and she leaned into Wang Lu's ear: "Sister Wang Lu, did you see that! Even the heaven's pride experts of the Heavenly Court... are just stinky men!"

(End of this chapter)