[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-worlds-apocalypse-online":3,"chapter-worlds-apocalypse-online-worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-217":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Worlds' Apocalypse Online",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1790863,2388,"Chapter 217 - It’s time","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-217",217,"\u003Cp>Translated by: La0o9\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edited by: La0o9\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proofreader:? Arya\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, I’m the Confederate military officer, Zhang Ren Jia” Gu Qing Shan introduced himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you’re the one that sparred with Ivan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s me”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, please don’t speak yet, let me take a guess first ——–“ the cardinal suddenly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan leaned on the chair’s armrest, looking at him curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he doesn’t know what the other party wanted, but if they’re demanding that, then he might as well sit and let time slowly pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s his intention from the start anyways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cardinal started to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That moron saw that you wore military garb and got excited, came up to provoke you and ask you to spar with him”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cardinal shook his head, then pointed at Gu Qing Shan: “Did I got that right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———ah, he’s just showing off,?Gu Qing Shan instantly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then acted like he couldn’t help it and said: “I had no way to refuse, he seemed to like sparring a lot”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course! Of course! The thing that he likes doing the most is sparring, even I sometimes get annoyed with his provocative antics” the cardinal suddenly looked mad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then continued: “So after he provoked and asked to spar with you, you couldn’t take it and provoked him back, saying that you’ll show him his place or something like that”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right” Gu Qing Shan followed up with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He was so confident that he’d be able to break your confidence, but instead hit a hard rock and got sent flying”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly” Gu Qing Shan nodded to encourage him to go on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm, I must say, you really did quite well, I also despise that bastard” the cardinal sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan checked his Holo-Brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1 minute 59 seconds] the Holo-Brain showed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I really want to befriend you now” the cardinal extended his hand and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It would be my honor” Gu Qing Shan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the cardinal’s tone changed, saying: “But no matter what, Ivan and I are both people of the Holy Church. And since you sent him flying, it’s regretful but I definitely cannot befriend you”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well that’s a shame” Gu Qing Shan replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cardinal continued: “It can’t be helped. Either way, the Holy Church’s reputation has been sullied, so I have to get it back one way or the other. This way, people will know for sure just who is the more reliable Holy Apostle”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gorgeous dark red pattern appeared at his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mystic-type God’s Chosen Skill, [Holy Spirit]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cardinal jumped up, his body turned transparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said apologetically: “Seeing how you gave me such a good mood; I’ll only take your legs”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cardinal pulled out a long whip and slashed it at Gu Qing Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Truthfully, we can keep talking for a bit longer, badmouth Ivan some more” saying so, Gu Qing Shan raised the Earth Sword and blocked the whip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whip went straight through the Earth Sword and kept flying at Gu Qing Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan’s body flashed, escaping the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah?” the cardinal was surprised: “You’ve seen our Holy Church’s God’s Chosen Skill before?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was talking, the whip didn’t stop and kept slithering like a poisonous snake, kept on aiming at Gu Qing Shan’s vitals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right as Gu Qing Shan dodged, he used his sword to lift the chair and flung it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chair flew straight through the cardinal’s body and down to the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is at least a Fully-awakened stage [Holy Spirit]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Holy Spirit] is the Holy Church’s Mystic-type God’s Chosen Skill, its power is to allow both the user and their weapons to become incorporeal, capable of ignoring all physical attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, [Holy Spirit]’s user will be able to affect the world as normal while in their incorporeal state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like how [Repentance] is exceptionally strong, [Holy Spirit] is also really hard to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Holy Church is able to grow to where they are today mainly due to these practically unbeatable Mystic-type God’s Chosen Skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone that possess these Mystic-type God’s Chosen Skills will automatically become a Holy Apostle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy Apostles are raised from birth using a secret method to make sure that they awaken to these Mystic-type God’s Chosen Skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in that process, they require a certain thing that can’t be substituted. And that’s the Royal Family’s God’s Chosen Awakening Serum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Church is able to raise these seeds, while the Royal family has a monopoly on the Serum, which combined to create the glorious history of the Holy Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan fell backwards, changing his title to [Sword 15] in the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a God’s Chosen Skill like [Holy Spirit] truly is the ultimate counter to sword cultivators like Gu Qing Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only method he has is using the title Skill of [Sword 15], [Sound Shock].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sound Shock (primary): With each attack, your weapon will also disturb your opponent’s soul vessel]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is his only non-physical attack skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s not strong enough yet to become a Sword Saint that can cut through anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I haven’t even hurt Ivan yet, why would you want my legs?” Gu Qing Shan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahahaha, you might not know this, but the Holy Church doesn’t allow failures, Ivan will definitely receive heavy punishment later” the cardinal swung his whip again and casually attacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the tip of the sword reached forward, the cardinal didn’t even bother to look at it and said: “Such an attack won’t——-“\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he got cut off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword didn’t pierce anything, but the cardinal felt pain on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instinctively reached for his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You wounded me?” he looked at the blood on his hand and said unconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intense holy light began to emit from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Impartial Goddess’ voice was heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It’s time, the warp device has begun its activation, please be careful sir]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The other Holy Apostles has received the news and are quickly approaching your location. The Paladin have almost finished assembling as well]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ok, I got it”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan’s expression became solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cardinal’s expression also changed roaring: “Who are you talking to!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he felt a very light sound from one of the rooms on the 3rd floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clack, clack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a sound of machinery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cardinal froze in place, then realized for the very first time that the situation might not be quite what he had thought it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan released his inner sight and scanned across the exhibition room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one was in there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king had already vanished, while Anna had also been warped back to the S.W. Divine Temple Interstellar Fortress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tapping his Inventory Bag, Gu Qing Shan released the full light gold armor set, attaching to his body with his inner sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the silver mask covered his face, he took a look at the cardinal one last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s time to say goodbye, I’ll keep my legs for now until the next time we fight for you to take” he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just who are—–“ the cardinal was stunned, speaking blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only is the situation not as he thought it was, this person seems to not be a normal military officer of the Confederate as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan turned around and quickly dashed towards the other end of the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bastard, stay right there!” the cardinal finally regained his senses, shouting while swinging his whip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan ignored him and headed straight towards the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whip struck the You Ji General armor set, letting metal sounds of ‘clink, clank, clank, clink, clank’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——–but apart from slightly increasing Gu Qing Shan’s speed with every hit, the attacks didn’t even leave a scratch on the armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden light crashed through the window, drawing a beautiful arc flying across for sky for a few hundred meters before landing, then immediately rushed far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He knows how to fly…” the cardinal could only stand watching this blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By himself, he definitely cannot catch up, but——-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cardinal suddenly remembered something and headed towards the room that let out the sound before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single whip strike, the door was broken down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Running inside, he looked around the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cardinal walked around, then fixed his eyes on a certain part of the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From what he remembered the last time he visited this place, there’s supposed to be a painting hung here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the wall was empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no painting.\u003C\u002Fp>",1429,"2026-06-09T03:05:01.243Z",1,"novelbin.me","8e7da7e41e9836bbc4a08d12f9c8376e3835aa3e045a825a735fc07d1e9eb274","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-218","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-216",1850,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fworlds-apocalypse-online-cover.jpg"]