Chapter 423
Chapter 423
Mu Ling sighed and said,
"Tatsumi City, once a peaceful place, now faces uncertainty as more and more extraordinary beings from all around World begin to arrive. The future of this city, after these events, is now in question."
At this moment, everyone gathered inside the Babel Tower, within the magnificent Crystal Palace.
The Savior remained high above, seated on a crystal throne, looking down upon the countless members of the Babel Tower below.
Mu Ling, Maryse, and the others were discussing the recent significant event that had occurred.
Countless extraordinary beings from all around World are gathering in Tatsumi City!
Steel Throne.
He is the white being among the "Rainbows", a true deity, and a great presence that has been corrupted and eroded by the Outer God.
Not long ago, He issued His divine prophecy across various parts of the Noah world, calling upon those interested to come to Tatsumi City, enticing them to unlock the seal of the Black Abyss Deep Sea.
Although the Steel Throne didn't descend upon Noah, nor did it have a dedicated worshiping cult, it was, after all, a true and powerful deity.He promised to grant everyone various desires, which was quite enticing.
No one believed that the illustrious "Rainbow" entity, the Steel Throne, would renege on its promises. The legitimacy of saving World also relieved the chosen extraordinary individuals of any guilty conscience, prompting many people to embark on the journey to Tatsumi City for the sake of personal gain or justice.
So, the only thing to worry about was the "betrayal" of the Air Alliance's Imperial Guards and the Leaf King, the alliance's leader.
Oh, and there was also the Babel Tower.
The Scarlet Moon, who usually didn't participate in discussions, spoke up, "Disgusting and hypocritical gods, sickening... I must say, this move is indeed quite difficult to handle, but did no one else from the Rainbow express any opinion?"
Alan immediately spoke up, saying, "Yes, there were some indications. From what I know, the Anomalous Star has recently been issuing divine prophecies, and almost all of Noah's sorcerers have received the message... The Savior of Dark Light and the Steel Throne have already been tainted and corrupted by the Outer God."
After hearing this, everyone was stunned.
"You mean, all of the sorcerers?" Old Mike squinted his eyes.
Alan nodded, confirming, "Yes, there are rumors of two betrayals within Noah's Rainbow, which have been slowly spreading within the realm of the extraordinary. The Anomalous Star openly turned against us... It can be considered as a significant support for us."
Mu Ling recalled the five individuals she had faced. Among them, the old dragon descendant should have been a sorcerer, but she clearly also heard the divine prophecy of the Anomalous Star. However, she remained wholeheartedly devoted to serving the Steel Throne.
For the purpose of eternal life.
Just at that moment, Kaluoer, who was normally quiet, suddenly spoke up, "Hidden Azure."
Her tone was plain, yet her words carried weight, "Most of the sorcerers of the Kingdom of Dark Light don't believe in the Anomalous Star, but rather in the Savior of Dark Light."
This was a very normal thing, and not a single person found it peculiar.
Ganis said, "In that case, it seems that a great chaos is imminent... After the First Doomsday Crisis, people from the upper class fled to Noah's world, and there were various major upheavals in the slums. Now that people know that even traitors appear in Rainbows, Noah is bound to become more and more chaotic."
Bai Yan listened quietly, understanding that this was the reason why the Rainbows had not publicly announced the existence of traitors before.
Once this kind of thing is revealed, it will inevitably trigger a worldwide chaos.
But the Anomalous Star had clearly made a decision at this moment, preferring to cause a great chaos in World rather than keeping the truth of the two "Rainbows" being traitors a secret.
Maryse blinked her eyes, asking in confusion, "So what are the attitudes of the final two Rainbows, Crimson Sovereign and Fate's Strings Master?"
Amy, sitting in a wheelchair, explained, "Fate's Strings Master has always been a passive observer, never directly involved in worldly matters, which seems to be crucial to her path... As for Crimson Sovereign, she represents the deity of 'war' and perhaps doesn't dislike the current situation."
Maryse frowned after listening and exclaimed, "If that's the case, the only deity that can directly support us would probably be the Anomalous Star? But no matter what, if things become unbearable, both the Anomalous Star and the other Rainbows can leave Noah... Don't expect them to always be ready to fight."
The Scarlet Moon's expression was subtle, "Noah is currently dependent on the Rainbows, but the Rainbows are fully capable of leaving Noah. In truth, this place is just a territory they occupy."
"Can't the Imperial Guards and the Demon Hunt Agency do something?" Mu Ling asked.
Alan is now a member of the Sword-wielding Troop, so he knows a little more about this matter.
He said, "It's strange. According to Mr. Xia, we suspect there's a traitor... I don't know why, but those outsiders always manage to evade the Imperial Guards, as if they have a sixth sense."
A traitor?
Many people were taken aback and surprised, but not too shocked. After all, if even a Rainbow can be a traitor, what about a mere super being?
Maryse interjected, "As of now, I can monitor the entire city's activities and have indeed been keeping an eye on Tatsumi City, but I haven't found any issues within the Demon Hunt Agency or the Imperial Guards... Oh, I can't monitor the Apocalypse-level powerhouses."
Everyone understood when they heard this, the most likely to have problems are a few individuals within the Demon Hunt Agency and the Imperial Guards who possess the power of the Apocalypse.
So, there were a total of five suspects.
They are the director "Sword Saint" Austin of the Demon Hunt Agency, Captain The Cursed String Music of the Sword-wielding Troop, Mr. Xia "World" from the Imperial Guards, Shi Nianyu "Tower", and "Death".
Alan let out a sigh and said earnestly:
"The Cursed String Music is my current captain, I haven't had much contact with him, but I can be certain of one thing... he detests evil and is even somewhat impulsive, he would never join the Outer God... However, he has indeed gone missing recently."
The disappearance of The Cursed String Music is currently classified as confidential, but Alan fully trusted his companions at Babel Tower and revealed everything he knew.
His voice had a hint of hesitance as he continued, "As for our director... that old man is a bit of a puzzle to me. He is a very mysterious and reclusive person, rarely interacting with others. He always handles his duties impartially and by the book... But I truly don't understand him, or rather, there are very few people who do."
Mu Ling said, "In the days to come, we must eliminate all the threats lurking in Tatsumi City... Their goal is to unravel the seal."
The Scarlet Moon asked, "Who knows where the so-called seal is located? Is there any way to unlock it?"
Amy shook her head. She searched through the databases of different countries but found no information about the location that sealed the Black Abyss Deep Sea.
She said, "As far as I know, nobody knows the exact location of the seal. After all, it happened thousands of years ago when Tatsumi City, the Air Alliance, and even the Noah civilization had not yet formed. There are simply no detailed records."
Ganis remained silent.
At that time, the Persecuted's civilization had already existed in this world.
But after the arrival of the Noah people and the Rainbows, they completely erased the Persecuted's black-striped civilization... and the descendants became known as the so-called "sinners."
That fateful day of enslavement, the countless performances, and his sister's ordeal, all remained deeply ingrained in Ganis's heart.
This could no longer be simply described as a deep-seated blood feud.
For the past period of time, Ganis had been hiding in Tatsumi City.
With his own eyes, Noah observed the people in the city whom he had always despised, the Noahs... These were his sworn enemies, but did they have a reason to survive?
Recently, Ganis felt that he was about to find the answer.
Amy waved her hand and a hologram appeared, introducing, "In fact, the seal that sealed the Black Abyss Deep Sea is extremely unique and mysterious. It was formed even before the Noah civilization, possibly even earlier than the birth of this universe... The original sealer only managed to successfully seal the Black Abyss Deep Sea by luck, using its power. According to the records, the extraordinary being who sealed the Black Abyss Deep Sea was not a deity, but just an ordinary Apocalypse-level extraordinary being."
"Can an ordinary Apocalypse seal an Outer God?" Maryse exclaimed.
Everyone found it hard to believe, as it seemed almost impossible!
For an Outer God, even the most powerful deities are nothing more than stray cats or wild dogs, while Apocalypse-level extraordinary beings, the so-called demigods, are mere ants that can be blown away with a single breath.
Amy continued, "Yes, that person is a very ancient figure in history, even appearing much earlier than the Anomalous Star. His true name has long been unknown... People from that time used to refer to him as the self-sacrificing 'Black Eagle'."
"And the ceremony that successfully sealed the Black Abyss Deep Sea was then called the 'Black Eagle Seal'... It was located in Tatsumi City, but so far no one has been able to find it, nor do they know how to lift the seal."
"Black Eagle itself has nothing remarkable about it, what's important is the 'Black Eagle Seal,' which seals the Outer God within a mere Apocalypse body... The 'Black Eagle Seal' definitely has some sort of special origin." Amy concluded.
Mu Ling's expression turned serious as she said, "Currently, no one knows the whereabouts of the Black Eagle Seal, but all outsiders are searching for it. It's only a matter of time before it is found."
Bai Yan remained silent all along.
But he listened carefully to the thoughts of each Core Operator in the Babel Tower.
"Um," he murmured.
Inside the Demon Hunt Agency or the Imperial Guards, there was indeed a traitor, and most likely, it was one of the five from the Apocalypse, otherwise the outsiders would not be able to fully grasp all the movements of the Demon Hunt Agency and the Imperial Guards.
All around World, more and more extraordinary individuals were flocking to this city. Bai Yan felt that it was time for him to take some action.
[No need to worry about more enemies anymore.]
The voice of the Savior reached the hearts of all Core Operators, and Mu Ling looked on with admiration, kneeling down on one knee.
"Thank you very much for your help, master."
Although she didn't know yet what the Respected Savior intended to do, she was certain that it would be meaningful.
(Translated by Gravity Tales 😧)
So, Bai Yan chose an advanced architecture in the Babel Tower.
"The ancient king's massive solidified barrier"
"To purchase, you need 1000 points. To activate, it costs 100 points each day. With special powers, you can create a barrier to seal off a city. Without permission from the Savior, no one who is not a god can enter or exit freely."
Though the cost to purchase it was enormous, it was incredibly practical and exactly what the Babel Tower needed.
Bai Yan understood this very well.
There was no choice. Extraordinary individuals from all over World were pouring in, and it seemed like even the Steel Throne was seeking help from beyond Noah's world.
If they continued pouring into Tatsumi City without being stopped, one day a sudden outbreak would cause significant casualties.
"Open it."
Bai Yan murmured softly.
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Tatsumi City.
The lives of 30 million people living in this city have undergone dramatic changes in the past six months.
They witnessed various extraordinary things, survived a terrifying doomsday crisis, and began to gradually trust and admire the mysterious salvation organization, Babel Tower.
Then, because the Leaf King became the leader of the Air Alliance, Tatsumi City suddenly became the new City of the Highest. The Imperial Guards and the Demon Hunt General Agency also moved here.
For the people of Tatsumi City, it seemed that there was nothing left in World that could surprise them.
Just at that moment, on the windowsill at home, Sylve, who had been longing for that person, looked up.
She looked outside in astonishment.
"What is that?"
In the sky, a massive golden light appeared, resembling an upside-down transparent bowl, instantly covering the entire city of Tatsumi.
The city was completely enveloped, and an unseen force severed its connection with the outside world.
"Huh, how strange."
Outside Tatsumi City, a newfound extraordinary individual reached out to touch the barrier, only to be infused with a mysterious power that caused their soul to twitch uncontrollably. In an instant, they fell into a deep unconsciousness.
A boundless barrier cut Tatsumi City off from the outside world!
--
"Um, is this the Babel Tower's tactic, or rather, is it the Imperial Guards' tactic? It is indeed a very powerful barrier, even we cannot break through it."
At this very moment, just a short while ago, the group of five who had just escaped huddled together in a small space, observing Tatsumi City.
The small space was created by a masked woman, resembling a picturesque villa, filled with an Eastern style, but all the plants here were artificial, except for the group of five, there were no living creatures.
The masked woman said, "My special space is also attached to Tatsumi City's semi-plane... So, it seems that none of you can leave Tatsumi City either."
The old dragon descendant coughed and said, "Everyone, please find a way to obstruct the people at Babel Tower a little. Ahem, they are truly too arrogant."
"I have a solution."
The masked woman had a playful tone and then raised her hand, causing a halo to appear out of thin air. It seemed to connect to another special space attached to Tatsumi City.
Everyone looked into the halo.
There was another semi-plane attached to Tatsumi City.
Mu Ling's home.
The masked woman said, "This is the home of the Babel Tower hunting dog. Yes, she must have a family member here too."
H1-K7 smiled and said, "Alright, I will go and bring her family member here. Next time we encounter this fellow, we will have some backup... Dealing with that ability to manipulate time is indeed quite challenging and difficult to handle."
Yuling furrowed her brow, feeling uneasy about it.
We are righteous heroes who save World. What difference is there between using such methods and being like the villains?
However, if one must resort to some nefarious tricks in order to save World, would that be acceptable?
She had just stepped out of her home for the first time and felt a bit bewildered facing such a situation.
But it seemed like everyone else didn't mind at all.
However, there were actually others who opposed it.
"No need to bother, just destroy this place... It's wicked and meaningless."
The man wearing a mask with dragon patterns spoke.
The bald scientist wanted to argue, but he immediately felt a great pressure from the other person and dared not speak.
"Well, let's leave it like this."
The man with a mask patterned with dragons walked forward slowly, extending his hand with indifference.
"Extinguished."
A tremendous impact instantly crossed through space, directly hurling towards the Mu family, as if the heavens and earth were being overturned!
In the next moment, the entire street within the barrier was reduced to flat ground, and only a cloud of dust remained.