[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-worlds-apocalypse-online":3,"chapter-worlds-apocalypse-online-worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-817":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},1791613,2388,"Chapter 818 - Secret of The Cathedral","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-817",817,"\u003Cp>Translator:La0o9Editor:La0o9\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan didn’t intend to say anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With every minute, the Earth sword’s death came closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Total Distortion had already agreed to the transaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he has already displayed his Mystic-type ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to get what he came for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Venerable Lord of Total Distortion, do you think we can complete our transaction now?” Gu Qing Shan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Total Distortion replied: 『 There is no need to hurry, I want to show you something first 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the entire observatory began to sink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brick walls around the observatory were quickly moving up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various rooms full of fiends and devils who were doing business with one another as well as countless strange and precious treasures, quickly flashed by as the room went deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light gradually dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until finally, the observatory stopped on top of a glowing sea of darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Look below 』the Lord of Total Distortion told him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan didn’t understand what the other party was trying to do so he tried asking: “This seems to be the seabed where the mainland and the ocean meet”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 That isn’t the case 』the Lord of Total Distortion replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long spiral staircase made of up stone appeared at the edge of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Total Distortion took out a torch from the void of space and began to walk down the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan could only follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them went down the ancient and tattered stone steps and reached the border between the steps and the sea water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Total Distortion stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan also stopped next to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 This is the lowest floor of the cathedral, a completely sealed space that isn’t connected to anywhere outside. I brought you here to take a look at the thing underneath it 』the Lord of Total Distortion told Gu Qing Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Gu Qing Shan released his inner sight and scanned the water below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was now that he noticed his inner sight was being blocked out by the water, unable to see anything below even a little bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only see with his eyes a dark shadow far underneath the water surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a secret area within the cathedral, why did the Lord of Total Distortion have to show this to me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a lot of doubt, Gu Qing Shan tried carefully observing the dark shadow below the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, there was a layer of something that covered the shadow, obscuring what it really was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan could only tell that it was a living thing with his intuition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I cannot see it cleary” Gu Qing Shan honestly replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Total Distortion tossed the torch into the water and muttered: 『 Release taboo 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire began to illuminate below the sea, revealing what was being obscured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan carefully looked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A magnificent giant finger the size of a 3-story-tall building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The finger had a sharp nail that looked like the claw of a giant creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant finger was being restrained by hundreds of tiny black chains, pinned tightly to the bottom of the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more frighteningly, the finger was still struggling, attempting to escape from the restraints of the black chains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan noticed that about 3-5 chains had already been broken and were lying still on the seabed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 After carefully and thoroughly studying this cathedral for many years, I discovered that the ultimate goal of this whole cathedral was to trap this finger here 』the Lord of Total Distortion explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After witnessing Gu Qing Shan’s [All Crossing Sea of Bitterness], the Lord of Total Distortion was speaking a lot more with a clear change in attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It doesn’t seem like the cathedral will be able to trap this finger” Gu Qing Shan replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3-5 chains being broken wasn’t a lot compared to the total number of chains that were restraining the finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the fact that they were broken represented a certain fact——–\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was able to snap 3-5 chains, it would eventually be able to snap all the black chains and escape from the bottom of the cathedral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 No matter, as long as there are powerful lifeforms that keep being supplied to the cathedral and become a part of it, the number of black chains would only keep increasing and this giant finger would keep being restrained 』the Lord of Total Distortion replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan was surprised to hear that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder this cathedral kept on absorbing more evil creatures into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it has been draining their power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of killing them, the cathedral turned the evil creatures into a source of renewable power——- or to be more accurate, crops that were constantly being harvested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the ever-increasing number of evil creatures, the cathedral has been able to maintain the seal over this black finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Which creature’s finger was this?” Gu Qing Shan couldn’t help asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 I’m not sure. I once tried to attack it with my full strength, but I couldn’t even leave a dent on the outside 』the Lord of Total Distortion replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he looked at the finger, he had a clear look of madness and desires in his double pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Now, let us get to the point 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He abruptly turned around and faced Gu Qing Shan:『 Xie Qi Fiend King, I can order the Black Bone Witch King to cast [Death Suspension] on your weapon and prolong its collapse 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan felt glad and quickly answered: “Then please, as soon as the technique is cast, I will dedicate both evil realms to you”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 No need 』the Lord of Total Distortion replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Total Distortion continued: 『 Two evil realms are certainly precious, but what I’m more interested in is your ability 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What exactly do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Tomorrow, I will organize another expedition into the deep of the Chaos Demonic Sea——- that is the price, as long as you join my expedition team, then I don’t need you to offer your Strings of Law, our transaction will be considered complete 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you aren’t willing to take the Strings of Law as the price?” Gu Qing Shan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing the giant finger, he was more than willing to offer the two Strings of Law instead of joining some deep-sea expedition team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t be ridiculous, if this cathedral was already this eerie, who knew what sort of things would lie deeper in the Chaos Demonic Sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Lord of Total Distortion’s answer caused Gu Qing Shan to feel disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Xie Qi Fiend King, your Strings of Law are truly precious, but I have more important things in mind right now, and that is exploring the Demonic Sea 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Total Distortion continued: 『 Your ability is exceptionally useful in the ocean. I will need your help——- this way my expedition will be much safer and I will reach my goal a lot easier 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan’s thoughts quickly turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems like I won’t be able to refuse, otherwise, the Lord of Total Distortion wouldn’t help me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I want to save the Earth sword, I have to accept this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that’s the case——-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan replied without issue: “I can join this expedition of yours, as long as you can fulfill my request”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Very fair, then we have a deal? 』the Lord of Total Distortion replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There is one more thing. As I’ve shown you earlier, I need to kill” Gu Qing Shan replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Total Distortion grinned: 『 There are many demonic sea creatures in the ocean, I shall allow you to help me clean some of them up 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then all is fine” Gu Qing Shan confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——indeed, this was a fair deal, although I will be put into danger, the Earth sword will be saved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is also a chance, since I have no other choice, I can borrow his great forces to quickly gather more Soul Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Total Distortion asked again: 『 So, it is decided then? 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Excellency, please save my weapon first, because it can’t afford to wait any longer. After that, I will fulfill my end of the deal” Gu Qing Shan answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Very well, I shall resolve your issue first 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Total Distortion looked up and spoke to the void of space: 『 Tell the Black Bone Witch King to come see me 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 Understood 」a voice replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not too long after, the Black Bone Witch King arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Master, how may I serve you? 』the Black Bone Witch King asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Total Distortion glanced towards Gu Qing Shan: 『 You tell him 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan then told him his request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Bone Witch King listened to him with a solemn expression and nodded: 『 Take out your weapon 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan then carefully took the long rectangular box that contained the Earth sword and lifted it in both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Bone Witch King knelt on the ground, looked up at the Lord of Total Distortion and said: 『 Master, then I shall be on my way 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Feel at ease 』the Lord of Total Distortion replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Bone Witch King nodded and put one hand on top of the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then took out an antique clock from the void of space with his other hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Bone Witch King loudly roared and crushed the clock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the clock shattered, his body slowly became transparent and vanished into nothingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only people that remained on the observatory were the Lord of Total Distortion and Gu Qing Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What just happened?” Gu Qing Shan couldn’t help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Total Distortion coldly replied: 『 He could only use his Mystic-type ability to indefinitely delay death a total of three times in his entire life. Since he used it for the third time just now, he died 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan glanced at the long rectangular box in his hand and carefully sensed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could sense a power similar to Xie Dao Ling’s temporal spell affecting the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s great, the Earth sword won’t have to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Lord of Total Distortion had given up the life of his subordinate to help me save the Earth sword, I also won’t go back on my words and fulfill my end of the deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan looked at the Lord of Total Distortion and said sincerely: “Thank you for Your Excellency’s help”\u003C\u002Fp>",1807,"2026-06-09T03:05:26.397Z",1,"novelbin.me","d8442b3af9bc7db58625cf9dead014f41c28dbe7e8ad9415d6162cddf2b2a84e","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-818","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-816",1850,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fworlds-apocalypse-online-cover.jpg"]