Chapter 702: Preparation

"Magician" Fo Si widened her eyes, full of disbelief; this is definitely the most soul‑shaking resurrection miracle she has heard since becoming an extraordinary one! No wonder Ge Erman Si Paro is so crazy; after all, he truly doesn't fear death—how enviable!

"Justice" Ao Dai Li likewise couldn't hide her surprise as she glanced at "World" Ge Erman Si Paro, then slightly turned her head toward the head of the weathered long table.

"Fool" sir's posture didn't change at all, indicating that this resurrection miracle isn't a challenge for Him? Resurrection is something even the Seven Gods cannot achieve!

Yet why does "World" say it's an advance? Is this a special ability that only appears after he reaches a certain sequence on his path? How enviable! "Hermit" Jia De Li Ya lowered her head slightly, recalling something: when she was beside the "Mystery Queen", she heard the queen speak of a sequence called "Miracle Master", described with the phrase: resurrection itself is a miracle! So the "Fool" sir has mastered that path? She could later write to the queen, who has deep knowledge of such secrets.

Is this why you can reappear after being killed by Ins Zangweier? "Star" Leonard gave "World" a complicated look, inhaled deeply, and said:

"I will ask Him; it may not be easy. He was still a bit angry about the last incident and might try to extort a sum. I'll do my best to persuade Him."

Ke Lai En, manipulating the minor role "World", nodded and replied: "No problem, that's not the only option."

Then he turned to "Magician" Fo Si and said:

"Ask the Abraham family whether they still preserve any Star Worms whose spirit hasn't fully faded; if so, what exchange is required."

Lei Ke Dun raised his hand, interrupting Ke Lai En's words: "No need to write a letter and ask; I can tell you directly—none."

"Star Worms differ from Spirit Worms and Time Worms; they can't be used for parasitism or controlling others, so mystic masters rarely separate their own Star Worms—after all, under normal circumstances nobody would cut flesh from themselves with a knife."

Ke Lai En nodded, sighed inwardly, then had "World" direct its gaze toward "Chariot" Anderson.

"When do you plan to carry out the contract to hunt the 'Secret Saint' Butis?"

"Huh?" Anderson was momentarily stunned; he hadn't expected the topic to shift to him, but seeing Ge Erman Si Paro stare at him seriously, he cleared his throat and said:

"I'm still gathering information; lately the war on the Southern Continent has flared up again. As an experienced and powerful 'Iron‑blooded Knight', I inevitably attract attention from many sides, and finding a suitable chance to act isn't easy."

"I'll be going to the Southern Continent soon," A Zi Ke, who had been sitting quietly nearby, suddenly spoke.

What crime has this 'Secret Saint' committed? Why do one and two people both want to kill him?

Anderson was momentarily stunned, then chuckled: "After today's convergence ends, I'll sort the information, then devise a detailed plan to ensure those lunatics who like to play with human‑bombs don't discover any issues."

A Zi Ke gave a slight nod, withdrew his gaze, leaned against the chair back, and continued as a quiet listener.

"Anderson, what a realistic guy," Ke Lai En muttered to himself, causing "World" to lower its head and fall silent, as if saying, "My business has been explained; you all may continue."

With no one initiating further contracts, the Tarot Meeting smoothly entered the free‑discussion phase.

"Sun" Dai Li Ke spoke first:

"Everyone, we, Silver City, have begun exploring the Giant King's Court. We set out from Afternoon Town, have reached the edge of the Giant King's Court, and will start exploring after a rest."

"What does the Giant King's Court look like?" "Magician" Fo Si asked curiously.

"Sun" Dai Li Ke wanted to describe directly but found few words to capture the grandeur of the Giant King's Court he had seen, so he prayed to "Fool" sir, manifesting the image he had witnessed.

The group briefly immersed themselves in the brilliance and magnificence of the ancient god‑realm, and after "Fool" Ke Lai En dismissed the image, they continued discussing the Giant King's Court until the Tarot Meeting ended.

As streaks of deep crimson light rose, in the grand, austere palace hall only Ke Lai En's silhouette remained, perched on the high‑back chair at the head of the weathered long table.

Bei Ke Lan De, beneath the Saint Samuel Cathedral.

After today's Tarot Meeting ended, Leonard sought the Pa Lie Si parasitizing his body to inform Him of his observations and Ke Lai En's question.

Finally, he added, "Old man, what do you intend Ke Lai En to exchange for a Time Worm?"

Pa Lie Si snorted coldly, his tone not friendly: "Why should I give that impolite kid a Time Worm? He could simply seek the 'Fool's' help, which also fools the rules and alters his resurrection location."

Pa Lie Si's answer left Leonard somewhat helpless, so he continued to persuade:

"Then you wouldn't gain anything, would you? Don't you want to obtain one or two Yesterday‑Reappearance talismans?"

"Gain? Do you really think your former colleague only wants to borrow a Time Worm to craft deceitful talismans to help himself escape? 'Then why does he want two instead of one?'"

Pa Lie Si's tone carried a hint of iron‑to‑steel frustration as he said.

Leonard was taken aback, somewhat puzzled, and said, "Isn't it for extra safety? What if the talisman crafting fails?"

Pa Lie Si hummed and, in a sour tone, began:

"According to your description, he's still seeking Star Worms; combined, they serve as auxiliary material for Sequence Two Demonic Elixir, and with the Silver City you mentioned, they perfectly meet the 'Miracle Master' ascension ritual's requirements."

"Moreover, as far as I know, the Divine Abandoned Land should have a 'Dark Wolf' wandering; for those seeking to ascend to 'Miracle Master', that's natural material, and that 'Fool' treats your former colleague with special care."

Leonard was stunned, momentarily unable to grasp that the predicament Ke Lai En originally faced had, in the old man's words, become the 'Fool' sir's favor toward him!

He paused two seconds, then hesitantly said, "But Ke Lai En's current situation remains dangerous, and he was previously used as a vessel in the 'Fool' sir's conflict with A Meng."

Pa Lie Si let out a snort, speaking in a dismissive tone:

"But that also allowed him to reach the Divine Abandoned Land smoothly, didn't it?"

"And with that 'Fool's' pre‑advanced 'miracle', dying a few times is no issue; remember, among the twenty‑two paths, the hardest to kill are those timid 'Diviners'."

Leonard strained to digest the information in Pa Lie Si's words, remained silent for a while, then continued:

"Old man, since the 'Fool' sir fought with A Meng, it's normal that He holds some Time Worms, and Ke Lai En isn't obligated to trade with you."

"You've finally become a bit smarter," Pa Lie Si sighed, then continued, "Two angel‑tier Yesterday‑Reappearance talismans; if your former colleague agrees, I'll give him two Time Worms."

In the Divine Abandoned Land, around the outskirts of the Giant King's Court, Silver City's exploration squad is resting at a temporary camp, preparing for subsequent exploration.

Sitting at the fire's edge, Dai Li Ke's view suddenly filled with dense gray mist, and the prayer of "World" Ge Erman Si Paro echoed in his ears. The mist quickly dissipated, and Dai Li Ke, as if nothing had happened, kept his posture on the stone slab, pondering how to leave the team and conduct a prayer‑granting ritual.

"World" sir found a solution so quickly—truly impressive—but I'm currently in the exploration squad and can't act alone.

Thinking of this, he turned his head to glance at the cross‑legged

In the skies above Asak City in the Northern State, in a place invisible to the naked eye, a vast emerald forest woven from countless vines was slowly writhing, continuously oozing black, viscous liquid; the originally green vines became stained with mottled rust, and ignited into flames emitting a sulfurous smell.

Lei Ke Dun's figure silently emerged beneath the forest; his right hand cradled a slowly rotating mass of Star Sand, and one star after another appeared around it, dense and dazzling.

Pure, clear radiance intertwined, completely purifying the green forest tainted by the Abyss's breath and power.

After completing this, Lei Ke Dun's figure shifted slightly and directly appeared in the city on the ground.

The attempt by the 'Dark Side of the Universe' to break free from control and pollution instead gave the 'Fallen Mother Goddess' even greater control over the Abyss.

"Both 'filth' and 'curse', if this continues, the Southern Continent's land cannot endure

He muttered a couple of words to himself, when his inspiration was suddenly triggered; a sheet of pale yellow paper drifted down from the spirit realm, which he caught with an outstretched hand and unfolded before him.

The handwriting on the letter wasn't neat; each word was written large, exuding a sense of

Lei Ke Dun gave the letter a quick glance, and, with a slight

Want me to help find and contract some powerful spirits, in order to digest the 'Spirit Witch's' magic potion; this kind of shortcut method is absolutely not something Leonard could think up himself.

(End of chapter)