Chapter 445: Confession

"Why, are you reluctant to leave?"

The Ice Empress looked at An Qian and said indifferently.

After communicating with Lin Chao, An Qian chose to leave Iron Stone City.

If she stayed in one place for too long, there might be danger.

"No." An Qian shook her head, "I just cast a divination for myself."

"And?" the Ice Empress asked.

An Qian was about to arrive at her Ice Kingdom.

An Qian's divination result also concerned the future fate of the Ice Kingdom.

An Qian looked at the Ice Empress, the waves on her chest ready to burst forth, and couldn't help but blurt out: "Big... chest."

Immediately, she laughed again: "Sorry, big ominous."

Even though it was an extremely ominous divination, An Qian acted as if nothing was wrong.

The Ice Empress's expression turned extremely cold: "Could it be that a Master will come to the Ice Kingdom? Or even two Masters?"

These days, the God Kingdom has been falling continuously.

Except for the other three Masters, almost all gods have fallen from the Pantheon.

The Mother Earth's descent did not seem forced, but voluntary.

An Qian narrowed her eyes: "Who knows?"

"Should we... not go to the Ice Kingdom?" Although the Ice Kingdom was her home turf, if a real crisis truly existed, the Ice Empress would not go there either.

"Fate is fickle; many things cannot be avoided.

If we don't go to the Ice Kingdom, can the 'big ominous' be avoided? Where in this world is there such a good thing?"

"However, I cast a divination for myself again.

If I survive the 'big ominous' without perishing,

heading to Iron Stone City might continue to extend a glimmer of survival, or even lead to a turning point.

It is truly strange, strange!"

"Iron Stone City, could it be that Technology Dao?" the Ice Empress wondered.

An Qian was also confused.

In the walkthrough, it clearly mentioned that the male pet was the reason for her failure.

Yet now, he has become her turning point?

She did not understand.

Logically speaking, the current male pet is different from the one fixed in the walkthrough.

So, if he does not betray her, will she, An Qian, still lose?

Could it be...

An Qian looked at the Ice Empress: "Have you ever met the Light Master?"

Her greatest enemy was the Light Master.

"I have never met him." The Ice Empress shook her head.

Although the Light Master is the strongest among the Four Great Sovereigns,

the Ice Empress can also be considered one of the top gods in the Pantheon.

But she has indeed never faced the Light Master directly.

"Then what is his personality like?" An Qian continued to ask.

The Ice Empress hesitated for a moment, but still said: "According to the information spread from the Pantheon, he is a... god who is extremely benevolent and philanthropic.

Otherwise, he would not have obtained the divine office of Light and become a Master."

"Is that so?" An Qian laughed, "Aren't we the big villains then?"

Thinking of this, An Qian laughed even more happily.

Indeed, to this world, she is truly a big villain.

The Light Master might be the one who upholds the world's destiny.

In Iron Stone City, led by Hong Ying, Lin Chao inspected the defensive works of Iron Stone City and revealed a satisfied smile.

That night suddenly appeared in his mind.

The Seraphs attacked, and the Arcane City became a city that never slept.

That was destined to be a sleepless night.

The Seraphs represented the supreme authority of the gods.

The Arcane Eye represented the crystallization of human wisdom.

The two collided!

At that moment, light illuminated the Arcane City.

The Arcane Eyes were all reduced to ashes!

Those high and mighty Seraphs also saw many fall from their divine altars.

It is a pity that without the control of a Great Arcanist, the Arcane Eye did not exert its full power before exiting the stage.

Such things will not happen again.

"The Arcane Eye." Lin Chao sighed, thinking of the old man who taught him the Arcane Eye.

After leaving the defensive works, Shivana took Lin Chao to explain the development of Iron Stone City.

Today, the permanent population of Iron Stone City has exceeded one million, which is terrifying.

This number is still growing crazily every day.

Especially after the earthquake some time ago, many houses in various cities collapsed, but only Iron Stone City remained safe and sound.

This also let many adventurers know of the strangeness of Iron Stone City, and the reputation of Iron Stone City also became famous among many Ordinary people, who rushed to Iron Stone City one after another.

"Not bad." Lin Chao tapped the table with his hand, a satisfied expression appearing on his face.

Shivana wore a tight-fitting red long dress, with a gauze belt tied around her waist, making her waist appear even thinner, and also highlighting her plump buttocks and full breasts.

Because she was alone with Lin Chao, Shivana had specially changed into this outfit, and looking down from her snow-white, slender neck, one could vaguely see the semi-spheres about to burst out.

At this moment, Shivana looked at Lin Chao, feeling incomparably satisfied inside.

Being able to do things for Lin Chao also made her exceptionally happy.

"Daddy, this big sister is so pretty." Beside them, Xiao Bing looked at Shivana, a sweet smile appearing on her face, "This big sister is different from the others."

"Others look at Daddy, and there is black light in their eyes, or white light."

"In her eyes, there is seven-colored light."

"Light?" Lin Chao was slightly stunned.

It was the first time he knew that when Xiao Bing looked at different people, there was light in her eyes.

"That's right, the light in the eyes of different people looking at Daddy is different."

"Those with black light in their eyes, one look and you know they aren't good people."

"The few bad people who besieged Daddy last time all had black light in their eyes, though there was a bit more white light later on."

"Like this colorful light, it's very rare."

"However, in Daddy's city, many people look at Daddy and have light in their eyes—blue, green, red—it's especially beautiful."

Lin Chao was slightly stunned, analyzing Xiao Bing's words.

At the same time, he also asked Xiao Bing what the light in some people's eyes looked like.

Gradually, he reached a conclusion.

People with black light have hostility and malice.

People with white light might be in awe.

No light means Ordinary.

Colorful light represents many things, and it is generally positive.

Seven-colored light... perhaps it is love.

Shivana stood by Lin Chao's side, a trace of obsession deep in her eyes, though she hid it very well.

"Shivana, actually, I am holding a little girl in my arms, do you know that?"

"However, except for me, no one else can see her, including the Ice and Snow Empress, including other gods," Lin Chao said.

Shivana looked over; Lin Chao's arms were empty, there was nothing there.

She looked confused.

"Do you think I am tricking you for fun?" Lin Chao continued to ask.

"His Highness is not tricking me."

"It is that I am too weak to perceive her." Shivana raised her head, her gaze becoming firm.

"Now she wants to hold your hand; open your hand and let her hold it."

Upon hearing this, Shivana immediately opened her hand, then looked at Lin Chao, and after receiving Lin Chao's signal, she held her hand in a small arc.

"Mm, you have also held her hand," Lin Chao said.

In his eyes, Shivana was holding Xiao Bing's hand, the two standing together, graceful and poised, like a pair of... sisters?

The older one sexy and mature, the younger one well-behaved and cute.

Shivana felt nothing, but she still kept her hand in the state of holding someone.

"Xiao Bing, do you like playing with this big sister?" Lin Chao asked.

"I like it." Xiao Bing nodded, "Big sister has light in her eyes; I like people like that."

Lin Chao was somewhat surprised to hear this answer.

"Then will you accompany this big sister to play today, okay?" Lin Chao asked tentatively.

Xiao Bing pondered, a trace of reluctance flashing in her eyes, but in the end, she nodded: "Is Daddy going to do something big? Then I will be with this big sister."

"Good." Hearing this, Lin Chao felt a complex mix of emotions inside, a feeling hard to describe.

"But Daddy, don't leave me behind."

"I will obediently wait for you to come back."

"Good, Daddy is just going out for a trip."

Lin Chao looked at Shivana: "I'll leave Xiao Bing to you to take care of, Shivana; you accompany her out for a stroll."

"Good." Shivana nodded vigorously.

Although she did not perceive anyone held in her hand, she still tried hard to hold on.

"Xiao Bing, can I call you that?"

"Xiao Bing, be careful, there are steps ahead."

"Candied haws are quite delicious; I'll buy two, let's have a taste."

"The wind outside is very strong; I'll block it for you."

Although she could not see Xiao Bing and could not perceive Xiao Bing.

However, Shivana still talked to Xiao Bing incessantly, even though she could not hear Xiao Bing's answers.

She was cautious, holding Xiao Bing tightly, fearing that she might lose Xiao Bing.

What His Highness values, she must also value.

Doing things for His Highness and fulfilling her role made her very happy.

After all, as more and more powerful individuals appeared by His Highness's side, she became increasingly timid.

How could her strength as a High-level Professional be worthy of protecting His Highness?

As night gradually fell, Shivana returned to the Palace with Xiao Bing.

Lin Chao watched the two walk over; Shivana was still holding Xiao Bing's hand tightly.

"Did you have fun?"

"Yes, Daddy!

I even ate a candied hawthorn today."

Shivana let go of her hand, and Xiao Bing ran quickly toward Lin Chao.

"In the future, when I am busy, you can follow Sister Shivana, is that okay?"

Xiao Bing blinked her large eyes and finally nodded: "Okay."

Only then did Lin Chao look at Shivana, his gaze becoming profound.

He had not been idle these past few hours; instead, he had been exploring and using the wonders of the Forging Heaven Art to create a special technique.

This special technique was one he had created specifically for Shivana.

Although it was created in just a few hours, it was by no means cheap.

Within this technique, he had integrated many of the techniques he had the deepest insights into.

"Shivana, hold out your hand and do not resist," Lin Chao said.

Hearing this, Shivana extended her tender, white, slender hand.

When Lin Chao's hand touched hers, Shivana's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and her hand felt numb as if struck by electricity.

"Do not be distracted, calm your mind."

Lin Chao held Shivana's palm, and information regarding the technique slowly surged into Shivana's mind.

"You can practice this technique; it will be of great benefit to you."

A look of excitement appeared on Shivana's face: "Many thanks to His Highness for bestowing this technique."

"Mm." Lin Chao's figure disappeared.

……

Time flies like a shuttle.

Some have not even grasped it before it has already slipped through their fingers.

Iron Stone City welcomed a new year once again.

The population of Iron Stone City had reached a terrifying twelve million.

In the span of one year and eight months, the population had grown by so much; it could be called terrifying, or even a miracle.

But this was not hard to understand.

During this year and eight months, many things had happened on the Continent.

Among them, the most eye-catching was undoubtedly the God War.

With the gods descending, almost every day this past year, a God War had occurred.

When a God War broke out, it generally took place within the gods' own domains and would not affect mortals.

However, quite a few gods were unwilling to accept defeat or would unleash unusual Divine Arts.

Every so often, a city would be wiped out by a Divine Art and turned into ruins.

Even cities protected by gods were no exception.

One could even say they were worse off.

If an adversary came looking, the god might be able to escape the disaster, but the believers in the city would find it difficult to flee.

Just like that, the entire Continent fell into chaos, and everyone feared for their own safety.

Yet, Iron Stone City was a rare pure land.

After all, more than a year ago, a god of Strong Divine Power under the Mother Earth had come to Iron Stone City to challenge them and had barely made it out alive.

It was only because the Mother Earth intervened that the god of Strong Divine Power was saved.

Iron Stone City was also completely exposed to the eyes of the world.

Many people flocked to Iron Stone City seeking protection.

Of course, some felt that since Iron Stone City had offended the Mother Earth, a Master, its peace would not last long, and they chose other cities.

However, the number of people entering Iron Stone City every day remained at capacity.

Iron Stone City had become a blessed land.

At the same time, several figures also entered Iron Stone City.

"Daughter of the White Snake, we are both gods; is it necessary to hide in Iron Stone City?

Iron Stone City has offended the Mother Earth, a Master," said the God of Ravens, who was dressed in black.

Although the Daughter of the White Snake was a deity, she appeared to be thirteen or fourteen years old; her features were beautiful, and she was a total beauty in the making.

She wore a bright green short skirt with the hem above her knees, looking like a girl who knew nothing of the world.

The reason she maintained this appearance was that when she was thirteen, she was bestowed with the White Snake's Kiss, so her development stopped, and her figure and appearance were frozen in that year.

"Besides Iron Stone City, where can we go?"

"We will eventually find a suitable place."

"There is nowhere safer than here."

"But..."

"Outside, once we are discovered by other gods, we will be instantly wiped out."

"Gods like us, who drift outside the various gods, are simply not welcomed."

"Moreover... we are the gods defined by the Master of Light as... evil."

Hearing this, the God of Ravens fell silent.

These few gods were all special gods, beings who had become gods by accepting a legacy.

After the God War began, these special gods were defined as evil by the Master of Light.

Because of this, the camps of other gods dared not accept them at all.

"Who told us that the master of the legacy we obtained offended the God of Light?" the God of Ravens sighed.

This was a matter with no solution.

To be rid of "evil," one must strip away one's own divine office.

They had worked so hard to become gods; how could they be willing to give up their divine status and power because of a single word from the Master?

"Stop complaining; isn't our only path to survival right now Iron Stone City?" A strange glint, along with anticipation, flashed in the depths of the White Snake Daughter's eyes.

Just at this moment, a human figure appeared before these four gods.

"What is the purpose of you four Excellencies sneaking into my Iron Stone City?" The one who spoke was precisely Puppet Sixty-Six.

She had a tall stature and a cold gaze, placing immense pressure upon these four gods.

(End of this chapter)