Chapter 245 - 244: The Supreme Church, Turning Faces at Light Speed

Up until now, Yulian could be said to be the fattest female demon that Li Jing had ever kept.

She had been raised from the Fifth Boundary to the Six Realm, and she was currently making great strides towards the middle stage of the Six Realm.

Following Li Jing, not only did she have endless amounts of same-rank demonic beast flesh and blood to eat, but she also made a fortune.

Let’s not mention the revenue from the previous black market in West City. Just speaking about the income they got from robbing the Daohe Fleet before entering the Secret Realm, in just a few hours, she made more than what she would from grooming a national-level icon.

When she received Li Jing’s communication, Yulian was using her body to urge Jiu Li to create drafts while contemplating what to eat for dinner.

Should she eat something ordinary discreetly or secretly indulge in dried Six Realm snake meat as a snack?

Upon receiving the sudden communication, Yulian was jolted and stood up.

"Jiu Li, keep drawing, don’t slack off. Li Jing said some important guests are coming over, I will go down to accompany him."

At that moment, Jiu Li was sketching a female cultivator controlling a giant sword shadow, fighting against a dragon.

As the saying goes, art comes from life.

Li Jing had previously instantly killed a giant worm, which she had clearly witnessed from within the Linglong Tower.

That scene was indeed shocking.

Not because the giant worm was strong, but its exaggerated size was visually shocking. Li Jing’s heroic posture while controlling his divine sword and killing it was especially impactful.

The romance of huge things.

Jiu Li, who specializes in "girls" comics, couldn’t understand it, but after witnessing it with her own eyes, she somewhat understood.

Her intuition as a professional artist told her.

As long as she does it properly, the painting will definitely become popular!

Jiu Li is slack off, but as an "artist," she still has the passion she should have.

When she suddenly heard that Yulian was going to accompany Li Jing to entertain "important guests", Jiu Li, who was concentrating, was momentarily stunned.

"Important" guests?

Without thinking, Jiu Li stood up at once.

"I’m coming with you!"

Just as Yulian was about to leave the tent, she stopped at the sound of the voice, frowning back.

"This kind of thing I can accompany him alone, you manage your paint..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Jiu Li pouted.

"You promised that sisters share fortunes together, have you forgotten?"

"..."

Yulian was thinking...

She didn’t seem to have such an "agreement" with Jiu Li?

She turned to look at Jiu Li, who was selling cuteness with her small mouth, knowing that Jiu Li wouldn’t let go if she didn’t let her play. So she said.

"Alright, if you want to come, then come, but when you get down there, you have to listen to Li Jing."

"Haha, that’s no problem."

Jiu Li was delighted.

...

Before long, the two of them left Linglong Tower.

By this time, Li Jing had already been waiting at the boundary of the defensive barrier where Linglong Tower descended.

Seeing Jiu Li and Yulian both controlling the sky, his eyebrows wrinkled strangely, and then he gave a helpless smile.

He was quite familiar with this pair of fox demons.

Yulian may look seductive, but she is a more mature and steady type, and she has a rather soft heart.

Jiu Li looks pure, but in character, she tends to be more casual, and she often likes to make a fuss.

When the two of them get together, Jiu Li ends up controlling Yulian, even though it seems the other way around.

Jiu Li is the active one, while Yulian is more passive.

As for controlling Jiu Li, Yulian can’t do that.

Never mind Yulian, even he frequently struggles to control Jiu Li.

Greeting Li Jing’s helpless smile, Jiu Li cheekily stuck her tongue out and skipped over the topic, grabbing his arm to inquire.

"So, what’s the background of these important guests?"

"White Hawk."

Li Jing replied.

"White Hawk?"

Jiu Li showed a somewhat astonished expression.

At the side, Yulian also hesitated, before saying,

"The Western System?"

"It should be, we won’t know for sure until we go out and see."

Li Jing shrugged.

In this world where everyone practices cultivation, there are many cultivation systems.

Different systems have different ways and directions for cultivation.

The cultivation system of Hua Country belongs to the Orthodox Immortality Path and is very representative in the Eastern System.

But in the Eastern System, there are many special systems that differ from the Immortal Path, such as the Ninja Path and the Ascetic Path in the Daohe Alliance. These systems are all extensions of the Orthodox Immortality Path.

Although these are extensions, they are actually modifications.

Different modified versions have different characteristics.

For example, the universally condemned Evil Way is essentially a modified version of the Orthodox Immortality Path.

The Eastern System mainly relies on the Orthodox Immortality Path, and while there are many modified versions, not many people practice them.

In the west, it’s different.

The Orthodox Immortality Path that focuses on inhaling and refining Qi is not prevalent in the west.

In the Western system, the mainstream revolves around the faith system that obtains power from praying to gods and the magic system that enhances oneself through meditation.

Within the faith system, there are various branches.

Apart from the faith system, there are also numerous strange systems in the West.

Just within the mainstream faith system, there are three different kinds of powers: God Power, Holy Power and Faith Power, all of which possess distinctive characteristics.

In the magic system, magic power is further divided into no less than ten different types based on different properties.

Each type of power has its own advantages and characteristics.

If there is something common to them all, it is that all kinds of power rely on the existence of heavenly and earthly Spiritual Qi in nature.

Due to the difference in the properties of power, there are substantial differences between the magic skill system in the West and in the East, making it relatively chaotic.

Various skill systems such as Divine Art, Magic, Secret Art, and Curse Art, seem to be in utter chaos.

It’s worth mentioning that.

The cultivation methods of non-human beings vary greatly between the West and the East, and the cultivation of alien species is also inconsistent.

Monsters are referred to as demons in the West.

Moreover, after living beings transform into demons, their appearances usually undergo drastic changes, to the point where it is often difficult to identify their original species.

Furthermore, Western demons do not primarily focus on body refining.

Instead of condensing Demonic Qi, they amalgamate various kinds of magic power from the magic system within their bodies.

For this reason, western monster transformations often don’t occur until the Sixth Realm.

Leaving all these aside.

Upon confirming from Li Jing that the guests were from the distant West, Jiu Li and Yulian exchanged unusual glances.

Subsequently, Jiu Li showed enthusiasm and cheerfully suggested.

"Let’s go and see! I’ve seen quite a few Westerners in the capital, but I’ve never seen a true Western system. Most of them are people whose Orthodox Immortality Path magic skill system is incomplete and have settled in Hua Country. I’ve drawn quite a few magical girl...cough! Manga, but I have yet to see true magic! White Hawk People mostly follow the magic system, this is a rare opportunity!"

Watching Jiu Li making a fuss, Li Jing was both amused and somewhat expectant.

He had some understanding of the western cultivation system since he came to this world.

To comprehend it was not difficult for him, a seasoned reader of various novels.

Isn’t it just Eastern and Western Fantasy?

An interpretation at face value, easy and relaxed.

Since his transmigration.

Western people, Li Jing had seen quite a few on the streets of Jianghai.

However, just like Jiu Li, he has not yet encountered a proper western cultivation system.

Put everything else aside.

He just wants to study whether the Western cultivation system can enable him to unlock more of his Origins, so he might as well understand it first.

Conjuring a sufficiently large Spirit Soldier, Li Jing took the two towards the outside of the valley.

...

Soon, the three of them left the boundary of Linglong Tower.

Immediately afterwards, they saw a man and a woman in silver gowns hovering in the air not far from the boundary, with Tong Gaojie and his two subordinates standing guard nearby.

Upon seeing this pair of man and woman, Jiu Li instantly lost interest.

Li Jing and Yulian, on the other hand, showed a bit of a peculiar expression.

This pair, both have blonde hair and blue eyes.

Typical Westerners, no doubts about it.

From the luxurious robes, it’s not hard to tell that they both belong to the faith system.

The luxurious robe can be said to be a symbol of the faith system.

Only the believers of the faith system would adorn their robes with gold and silver, adding unnecessary weight to light clothing, using such vulgar materials to highlight their own nobility.

The reason for Li Jing and Yulian’s peculiar expressions is primarily because the robes of these two belong to the church standard version.

The Supreme Church is a very peculiar force.

They stand independently outside the Western kingdom-level forces, yet they subtly overshadow all kingdom-level forces.

Their power does not form a country, but it is superior to it.

Most cultivators who follow the path of faith system are believers of the church, either in the Supreme God or in the series of gods of the Supreme.

Generally speaking, the people of the Supreme Church wouldn’t easily represent any country because they declare neutrality on the surface.

The reason Western countries allow their existence and the propagation of the doctrine of the Supreme God within their territories, collecting followers extensively, has a lot to do with their usual refraining from meddling in affairs of various countries.

Of course.

This is just the surface.

If it were not for the deeply ingrained faith system in the West, the Supreme Church might have been overthrown long ago.

A church with a status superior to all countries.

While their believers might accept this, even eagerly so, the reasonable authorities of the various countries are not so amenable.

To a certain extent, the Supreme Church maintains a subtle balance and tacit understanding with the various Western countries, avoiding open conflicts and interfering with each other in a ’live and let live’ manner.

The exploration team of the White Hawk has two leaders from the Supreme Church.

This is, truly, thought-provoking.

As Li Jing and Yulian were examining this pair of man and woman, they too were looking at the trio that arrived by Sky Control.

Upon seeing a person flying with a Spirit Soldier underfoot and having a Jiu Li on their left hand and a Yulian on their right hand, both the man and the woman slightly raise their eyebrows.

Jiu Li’s silver hair is a symbol of sanctity in the Supreme Church.

This is not an issue.

Although silver hair is a bit rare in the West, it is not so rare to warrant special attention.

The Supreme Church is not so broadminded to care about the hair color of others.

However, Yulian’s case is a bit more remarkable.

Just a brief glance at Yulian had drawn them in involuntarily.

For them, who base their faith on the Supreme God, their minds are not so easily swayed.

This woman’s damnable charm is a bit off the charts...

If it weren’t for Yulian’s black hair, a typical characteristic of Eastern people, they might have mistaken her for a Saintess who had received the favor of the Goddess of Beauty.

Then look at Li Jing.

Completely ordinary.

An Eastern man who, even if thrown onto a Western street, would not attract any attention.

But it was clear that among the three, he was the leader.

As the two parties met, Li Jing nodded towards Tong Gaojie and his two subordinates who were waiting nearby.

The three understood and, using Sky Control, left to continue their patrol.

After directing the three to return to their posts, Li Jing casually glanced over at the dense crowd suspended in the sky above a mountain range in the distance, then turned his attention to the man and woman from the church in front of him.

Meeting his gaze, the man took the initiative to speak in common language.

"I am Jester, a priest of the Supreme Church. This is Lena, a saintess of the Supreme Church."

"Nice to meet you."

Li Jing smiled slightly, not caring about the saintess Lena’s identity.

Saintesses are not rare in the Supreme Church.

Almost every church in the cathedral has at least one to three saintesses.

How many cathedrals does the Supreme Church have, with its significant influence in the West?

No fewer than one hundred thousand.

That is to say...

The Supreme Church overall has at least one hundred thousand to three hundred thousand saintesses...

Without introducing himself or introducing Yulian and Jiuli beside him, Li Jing glanced at the two coolly.

"It’s somewhat surprising that the two of you, who have ties to the church, are leading a White Hawk Exploration Team to the Big Secret Realm. Your sudden visit shouldn’t be for proselytization, right?"

Meeting his words, Jester and Lena seemed slightly displeased.

Li Jing had clearly recognized that they were from the Supreme Church based on their appearance.

He didn’t even bother to introduce himself, instead mentioning the holy act of proselytization. This was purely because he didn’t put the church in his eyes at all!

This was something the two church-bred individuals couldn’t tolerate.

However, they both had clear minds.

This was neither a cathedral of the church nor the West, but rather a Big Secret Realm that had appeared in the East.

Glancing at the Linglong Tower that was suspended high in the sky and had lowered its curtain, Jester laughed quite amiably.

"Counselor Li is joking. The proselytization of our church is not so arbitrary, but a sacred ceremony that requires..."

Without waiting for him to finish speaking, Li Jing waved his hand.

"I don’t have much interest in the Supreme Church. Please just tell me what you two are here for. I’m very busy and I don’t have time to beat around the bush with you two."

Being confronted directly, Jester’s expression stiffened slightly, and he just managed to hold in.

Just as he was about to speak, Li Jing curled his lip.

"Also, if your status isn’t high enough, it’s best for you to shut up and let this saintess speak. I don’t know much about the Supreme Church, but at least I know that each church cathedral has at least a thousand priests."

After getting mocked again, Jester’s face turned pale.

Priest of the cathedral, indeed, was not as "valuable" as a saintess.

But there are high and low status among priests too, aren’t there?

Has anyone stipulated that priests’ status is definitely lower than that of saintesses?

He and Saintess Lena stood side by side, each on equal footing. Anyone with clear sight could see that the two were of equal status, couldn’t they?

Looking again at Li Jing, who looked indifferent, Jester quietly chose to keep his mouth shut.

If it were someone else, he might have snapped back.

However, he dared not mess with the tough guy in front of him.

Lena next to him saw Jester close his mouth and showed a pure and sweet smile.

"It seems Counselor Li has a large complaint against our Supreme Church?"

Li Jing turned his head at the sound and looked at her with annoyance on his face.

Lena’s bell-like voice seemed to possess a kind of unusual magic that irresistibly attracted people.

Inside this, clearly there was some method at work.

But this method was very crude.

So crude that it didn’t even deserve to make his Primordial Spirit slightly react...

Yulian and Jiuli, one on the left and one on the right of Li Jing, both felt it and looked at her strangely.

This one, did she not know how to write the word ’death’?

Her method was crude, and yet she dared to take it out in front of Li Jing?

"Get to the point, don’t waste my time here."

Li Jing’s voice was indifferent.

Meeting his unfriendly tone, Lena’s smile remained sweet. She didn’t seem surprised that Li Jing wasn’t affected by her method. Nor did she seem to have any intention to restrain herself. She continued to speak using her bewitching voice.

"The two of us came here not for anything else but to seek cooperation with Counselor Li."

"Cooperation?"

Li Jing raised an eyebrow and tilted his head to inquire.

"What kind of cooperation?"

"Our two exploration teams will explore together, and the gains will be divided equally."

Lena smiled faintly, glanced at the valley blocked by the boundary, and said.

"Counselor Li slew a giant worm in this valley just now, and many people saw it. Your team has stopped here, so I presume there are some special gains. To be honest, I won’t hide from Counselor Li. The news of this place has spread, and not a few people are covetous of your exploration team. Collaborating with our White Hawk can guarantee the safety of the exploration team."

Before Li Jing could respond, Lena continued.

"Please listen to me, Counselor Li, there’s no need to rush to refuse. The gains in this valley, we White Hawk don’t want. Think of it as making friends. To show sincerity, I can give Counselor Li another piece of news. Daohe has hired the notorious Rebirth Society for their exploration of the Secret Realm. Counselor Li, having offended Daohe, they will definitely be seeking an opportunity to retaliate."

All of a sudden, hearing the three words "Rebirth Society," Li Jing was stunned.

Rebirth Society?

Hearing these three words in the Secret Realm was something he truly did not anticipate.

What was even more unexpected was that Daohe had invited the people of the Rebirth Society to cooperate in exploring the Secret Realm.

The alliance’s top brass, have they gone mad?

Rebirth Society consists either of evil cultivators who have no regard for human life, or monsters that harm humans. Could there be a good result from collaborating with such an organization?

Yulian and Jiu Li did not know about the nature of Rebirth Society.

Both of them were relatively well-behaved Great Demons.

The only reason they heard of the Demon Beast Union was that it was composed of monsters and widely spread in Hua Country.

An international coalition organization of monsters and evils operating discreetly wasn’t something they would be concerned with.

Seeing Li Jing’s expression change, both of them were somewhat doubtful.

Was this Rebirth Society very formidable?

It even made Li Jing change his expression?

As the two were puzzled, Li Jing looked up.

"Thanks to Saintess Lena for the information, but I’m not interested in collaborating or dealing with the religious fanatics of the church."

Being called religious fanatics, Lena’s blooming smile stiffened a little, then she showed a somewhat regretful look and said.

"Counselor Lee, we have come here sincerely seeking cooperation, please do put aside your prejudice against the Supreme Church."

"Sorry, I can’t."

Li Jing shrugged his shoulders.

"That’s a pity."

Lena sighed with a faint smile.

"In that case, Jester and I won’t bother you."

Saying this, the two of them turned around and prepared to leave.

Seeing them so straightforward, Li Jing lightly furrowed his brows and said.

"I don’t recall saying you could leave?"

Hearing this, Lena paused and turned her head with a frown.

"What do you mean by that, Counselor Lee?"

Jester, who was standing to the side, also turned his head with a frown.

Facing the two of them, Li Jing grinned and said.

"Since you’re here, at least leave something behind."

"..."

Lena.

"..."

Jester.

Everyone knows that Li Jing plundered the Daohe Fleet.

Hearing him say to leave something behind, it wasn’t hard for the two to think that he wanted to rob them.

So...

Why?

They did not offend Li Jing, did they?

Is this person just being unreasonable?

Isn’t he afraid of offending the White Hawks, offending the Supreme Church?

Staring at Li Jing, Lena murmured.

"Counselor Lee, you better not go too far. Since we came here sincerely seeking cooperation, if your behavior spreads out..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Li Jing rolled his eyes.

"You call using manipulating tactics to speak with me seeking cooperation sincerely?"

Corners of Lena’s mouth twitched on hearing this.

She did purposely use tactics, but it obviously had no effect on Li Jing, right?

Can this even be brought up as an issue?

After a moment of silence, Lena said in a wooden tone.

"My methods should not be enough to affect Counselor Lee."

"Well, certainly they wouldn’t affect me."

Li Jing smiled and said.

"But from beginning to end, you have shown no restraint. Clearly, you were provoking me, right?"

Saying this, Li Jing’s expression turned cold.

"Enough! Stop playing innocent in front of me! Hand over All your possessions, I’ll spare your lives, otherwise, both of you will die here."

Facing his words, Lena and Jester’s faces turned dark.

Yet, Li Jing didn’t care so much, he waved his hand and took out the Flying Sword Blue Edge.

"I’m running out of patience. If you want to live, hurry up."

Saying this, he turned his head and instructed.

"Ayu, Ajiu, you guys go take care of that exploration team in the distance. Contact Yuran to come out and rob, take everything that needs to be taken."

Yulian and Jiu Li were somewhat stunned.

Li Jing was flipping his face without warning, completely disregarding reasoning.

Even if they were to rob, they should have a reason, right?

They’re not bandits...

However, considering Li Jing was the one giving orders, they exchanged a glance, activated their Sky Control, and turned into two streaks of light, charging at the stationary White Hawk Exploration Team in the distance.

Even though they didn’t know what was happening, it’s better to do the job first!

Seeing the two women headed straight for their exploration team, Lena and Jester’s faces went through series of changes.

Jester shouted angrily.

"Lee! Don’t push it too..."

"Puff!"

Blood light flashed, and a head with golden hair and green eyes flew out...