Extraordinary Pedigree.

Chapter 609: Flower of Blood and Bone - "City of Uncountable and Unspeakable Sins"

Xia Xiu felt that the huge star was enveloping him, as if he was in an endless deep ocean.

Countless touches came from all directions, as if an invisible force was caressing his skin. His nerve endings felt an indescribable pressure, as if every cell was infinitely stretched and placed in an inescapable oppression.

Under this oppression, his vision began to blur, as if through layers of fog, he vaguely saw a magnificent palace.

The palace flashed before his eyes, like an ancient temple growing out of flesh and blood.

On that gigantic planet of flesh and blood, [Ion's Miracle] stands tall.

This magnificent palace grew in flesh and blood and chaos, and bloomed in the endless void, appearing holy and grand.

The entire city seemed to have grown out of the body of the god of flesh and blood, spreading across the entire planet.

This is——[Inner Hall]!
Its existence is highly counter-intuitive.

A planetary city-state forged by the Sarkic Grand Karcist Ion, rising from the Infinity He Covers.

It is not made up of countless twisted souls as rumored. Every brick and stone carries endless wailing and pain.

On the contrary, the city-state buildings on the Dragon Mother's body all shine with an ancient and sacred glory.

Moreover, it is extremely luxurious!
[Inner Temple] The core of the main city, stands a magnificent temple and towering walls.

The entire temple is made of exquisite stone and exudes an awe-inspiring sacred atmosphere.

The front entrance of the temple is spacious and solemn, supported by two huge copper pillars with capitals decorated with gorgeous lotus patterns, as if telling visitors about the endless history and glory.

The walls of the temple are carved with intricate patterns and symbols.

The walls were inlaid with gems, which sparkled brightly under the starlight, illuminating the entire palace.

Surrounding the entire city is a magnificent Great Wall, which is made of jade and shines with crystal clear light.

The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with every kind of precious stone: the first foundation was jasper, the second, sapphire, the third, chrysoberyl, the fourth, emerald, the fifth, carnelian, the sixth, carnelian, the seventh, topaz, the eighth, beryl, the ninth, carnelian, the tenth, emerald, the eleventh, jacinth, and the twelfth, amethyst.

These gems sparkle under the starry sky, like stars in the night sky, embellishing the splendor of the entire city.

Each of the city’s twelve gates is made from a whole pearl. Each gate is an extremely huge pearl, emitting a soft glow, as if welcoming every soul that enters this sacred city.

The streets of the city were paved with pure gold, like transparent glass, sparkling with endless light under the reflection of the stars.

There is a river flowing out from the main city of [Inner Temple], nourishing the entire main city, and then splitting into four streams, extending to the entire planet.

Where the first river surrounds, there is gold;
The gold of that land is good; pearls and onyx stones are also there.

Where the second river flows around, there are two fruit trees;

It was a twin tree, but unfortunately there were no fruits on it.

The third river surrounds the land, where there are all kinds of beautiful trees;
Not only are these trees pleasing to the eye, but the fruits they produce are edible.

The fourth river surrounds the land, where birds sing and flowers bloom;
This river encompasses...a land flowing with milk and honey.

When Xia Xiu saw this magnificent city of miracles, he felt an indescribable shock in his heart.

The Sorcerer King of the Inner Temple...

Grand Karcist Ion...

“He…He truly created a paradise for mankind.”

A paradise that could sustain humanity, with rich vegetation, beautiful trees and ample water.

With abundant pastures and thriving livestock, fertile farmland and abundant crops, the paradise has an affluent living environment. People can enjoy abundant material resources and lead a carefree life. The paradise is filled with peace and prosperity.

This is the most beautiful miracle and the perfect blessing that Ion has given to mankind.

He also got a glimpse of the grandeur of the miracles accomplished by the founder of Sarkic.

"Steal the power of the Dragon Mother and nurture thousands of humans!"

The Dragon Mother is born from heaven and kills from heaven. This is the principle of Tao.

The Dragon Mother represents “Heaven and Earth”.

He brings all things into being and destroys all things.

Plants grow, bloom, bear fruit, and eventually wither and die; animals are born, grow, reproduce, and eventually age and die.

Life and death are a cycle, a destiny bestowed by Heaven, and a manifestation of the essence of His infinite coverage.

He is the heaven and earth, and the expropriator of all things.

He is the Thief of All Things.

Just as the changes of heaven and earth, the rotation of the four seasons, and the laws of nature are constantly "depriving" and "transforming" the forms and states of all things.

For example, the alternation of spring, summer, autumn and winter, and the cycle of growth and death all show the process of heaven and earth depriving and changing all things.

All things are exploiters of man.

All things are stolen by man.

Human beings live in this world and need to rely on all things to sustain life.

Humans obtain natural resources, plants and animals for food, clothing, tools, etc., all of which are taken from all living things.

On the contrary, humans are also the deprivers of all things.

Man is a thief of all things.

Humans use their wisdom and strength to obtain resources from nature, make and use tools, and transform the environment, thereby depriving other organisms and nature of part of their resources.

Cycle and change, existence and deprivation——【You should practice the way of stripping! 】

The miracle of Ion is...

"Observe the way of heaven, follow the way of heaven——"

Sarkic beings were supposed to walk the "path of stripping" he left behind.

The way of stripping, which is not just negative deprivation, but also positive giving; it is not the way of depriving everything, but the way of holding high the scales between deprivation and giving.

Has Ion ever stripped away all that is good?
Did Ion ever allow any evil to happen?
Once, Saint Cassius Clea followed in Ion’s footsteps.

He said, I should practice the way of stripping, and doing nothing about evil is evil itself.

The Purple Emperor is a dispossessed one, but he is a dispossessed one of humanity, he is the enemy of Sarkic flesh.

So he chose to prove his truth with his own body, defend the core principles of Sarkicism, and assassinate the Purple Emperor.

He successfully defended the will left by Ion and everything that was worthy of pride in the Sarkic existence.

"So, what now?"

The extremely sad voice resounded in the spirit of the fourth sword bearer in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Xia Xiu looked back subconsciously as he looked down at the incredible city.

The scene began to collapse, new visions began to cover his meaning, and he was able to cut off this coverage.

But he chose not to do so because he did not sense any hostility or any threat.

click-

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As the world spun, a new scene appeared.

Yellow sand filled the sky and hit my face.

Then he saw someone.

The man had gray hair and gray eyes, a high nose bridge, and a slightly hooked nose tip, showing an unyielding temperament.

There were several deep scars on his cheeks and chin, and he knelt on a cracked ground with thorns on his back.

Above him, there is a magnificent [floating city].

The word of judgment began to spread from the City of Heaven to the surrounding areas.

[Gaius Cassius Clea.

You were an outstanding officer in the glorious history of the Olitin Empire, serving the territory and glory of the empire.

Yet, it was you, the commander of the Praetorian Guard, who committed a heinous crime against the holy Emperor Caligula.

You are accused of participating in and masterminding the assassination of Emperor Caligula, intending to overthrow the rule of the empire and destroy the peace and stability of Oletin.

You know, your actions not only betrayed the emperor, but also betrayed the Oliting Empire to which you swore allegiance. 】

The Imperial Inquisitor stood on the high judgement platform, surrounded by the solemn Oletin Guards. The entire Heavenly City was silent except for the roar of the engines. All eyes were focused on the defendant and the murderer and regicide Cassius Clea who was about to be executed by cannon.

"Everything I did was to save Oletin from the tyranny of the tyrant."

【absurd!!!!】

Above the floating city, the gods were enraged.

[Your crime is extremely despicable, and what you have done is simply an unforgivable betrayal.

You actually have the guts to plot the murder of the emperor. You are truly as arrogant and ignorant as a madman.

How dare you say that you are doing this for the future of Oletin? You are nothing but a shameful traitor and a blatant provocation to the laws and order of the empire! ! ! 】

"My heart and my actions are as clear as a clear mirror, and everything I do is righteous."

Cassius Clea showed no fear.

He was originally looking up at the gods in the sky, but his arrogant attitude made everyone present feel that he was looking down on them in spirit.

This also makes them even more angry!
【shut up!!!】

[You shameless fellow! How dare you call your betrayal justice?

The existence of people like you will only tarnish the glory of Oletin.

You are not worthy of talking about justice at all, you are nothing but a despicable traitor and pagan who is trying to seize power by killing the emperor.

His Majesty Caligula is the emperor chosen by God, and you are nothing but a shameless conspirator!
You are nothing more than a fanatic of Ion's evil followers, the Enemy of Flesh and Blood!
Your crime is obvious and there is no excuse for it——】

The Inquisitor waved his hand coldly.

The massive main gun of the Celestial City began to calibrate.

It began to accumulate energy against the rebels whose lineages were sealed, limbs were cut off, and whose extraordinary cores were destroyed.

[According to the imperial law and the resolution of the Senate, you are sentenced to death to set a clear example and serve as a warning to others.

The Empire will purge all members of the Brotherhood in the Empire. May your blood wash away your crimes and let all those who dare to betray Oletin understand that the authority of the Empire is inviolable! ! ! 】

Cassius Clea looked at the dazzling light in the sky with a calm expression, and he murmured in a low voice:

"My soul will return to the throne of the Sorcerer King in the inner hall."

The dazzling blue-white energy beams converged together to form a dazzling spot of light, as if a small sun was hanging in the air.

Buzz buzz buzz!!!
Suddenly, a beam of energy burst out, and the dazzling light illuminated the entire sky like a sun explosion.

The beam of light was like the wrath of God, falling from the sky with the power to destroy everything.

Boom————————-
The beam of light penetrated the clouds, and the clouds were instantly torn apart, forming huge waves, as if the entire sky was shaking.

The ground shook violently under the impact of the light beam. The cracked earth had no power to resist this huge energy and turned into ashes in an instant.

The yellow sand was swept up by the shock wave, forming a huge sandstorm that covered the sky and the sun. Cassius' figure was swallowed by this destructive light, and his last moment disappeared in this dazzling beam of light.

When the energy of the beam finally dissipated, the world regained a moment of tranquility.

The yellow sand slowly fell, and the clouds in the sky gathered again, but only a huge deep pit remained on the ground.

Smoke was still coming out of the edge of the deep pit, and the surrounding land was burned black by the high temperature, like a huge black abyss, showing the world the destructive power of that moment.

Cassius' existence was completely wiped out, and only the huge pit became the final proof of his existence.

In this desolate land, the floating city still hovers in the air, looking down coldly at this judged and destroyed land.

[Glory to the Olitin Empire——]

[Glory to the Purple Robe Emperor——]

[Glory to the citizens of the Empire——]

The executioners in the sky will beat their chests, salute and roar, and will purge the rebels.

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The picture is broken.

Then the camera turned.

The scene of the inner temple appeared again, and this time Xia Xiu found himself in the holy temple inside the incredible city.

The interior of the temple is divided into the anteroom and the cella.

The front hall is a spacious hall with golden chains and gorgeous draperies hanging from the high ceiling.

In the middle is an altar with an eternal flame burning on it.

The "Inner Temple", also known as the Holy of Holies, is the core of the temple and only saints can enter.

The Holy of Holies contained a golden throne.

It was a classic bench, rectangular in shape, with exquisite decorations and a strong sense of history.

The bench has a clever structure and is furnished with soft cushions covered in light-colored fabric, making it comfortable and pleasant.

The armrests and backrests are carved with lion heads, which are majestic and solemn, symbolizing nobility and authority.

The sides and front of the seat are decorated with red panels inlaid with geometric patterns and designs interwoven in gold and green, which are gorgeous and exquisite.

The chair legs are delicately carved with distinct layers, as if they were a work of art.

The overall tone is mainly ivory, and the red decorative panels form a sharp contrast with it, creating a strong visual effect.

That is the throne of the Sorcerer-King in the inner sanctum, and only the Lord of Sarkic Powers is worthy of sitting on it.

It is an endless amplifier, the authority to transform [the infinity He covers] into "servants".

On the Golden Throne, Xia Xiu saw the content of Ion's Black Sea Sermon.

“You are proud of your victory.

It is not unwillingness, you have proven to the world that the Daevas are not invincible - they can be driven from your lands.

No more feeding your babies to the machinery of hell.

No longer are you sacrificed to the gods of pain and tyranny.

We stand in despair of the perishing, a ransom for the many.

But beware, pride can precipitate a terrible fall.

When you gaze into the depths of nothingness, do not let nothingness become you.

Our great work is unfinished.

As long as the gods remain, we will never be free.

Have mercy on the Daevas, they are but shadows on the wall - forerunners of those who cast darkness; a darkness we must dispel.

But as long as humanity remains divided, as long as they believe the lies of the gods, we will not know victory.

We are still sailing on the boundless sea;
We are marching to the highest mountains.

We will preach our word,
Until the whole world knows our truth.

The light of truth illuminates the endless night.

Xia Xiu seemed to see the great deeds of the Black Sea preacher.

Then he saw the stars in the sky and the gods in the highest heaven.

They surround Terra.

Then, the boundless beast roared and rolled towards the sky.

The moment Xia Xiu blinked, the magnificent [Inner Hall] began to be enveloped by blood-colored mist.

The clouds were like surging blood, quickly swallowing up the light of the temple from all directions and coloring the entire sky.

There seemed to be countless struggling souls in the clouds, twisting and screaming, making the whole scene even more weird and terrifying.

Six "suns" surround the sky above this planetary city, and each sun releases a dazzling red light, as if foreshadowing the great changes that are about to happen.

These "suns" are different from ordinary suns. They are a strong blood red, with blazing flames rolling on their surfaces, like countless boiling blood lakes. Each sun is like a huge eyeball, staring at this incredible city.

The red light shone on the blood-colored clouds, forming patches of bright red halos, as if dyeing the entire sky into a sea of ​​blood.

These halos intertwined to form a huge light net, which tightly enveloped the planetary city.

The light net kept flashing in the air, as if some mysterious ritual was being performed, or as if a devastating storm was brewing.

Under this red sky, the entire planet city appears extremely small yet magnificent.

Every stone of the city walls and buildings was illuminated by the red light, as if inlaid with countless rubies.

The copper pillars of the temple gleamed gorgeously under the red light, and the lotus patterns looked more vivid.

However, all this beauty is shrouded in a bloody shadow, revealing endless weirdness and uneasiness.

Rumbling--

Sudden.

The six suns began to expand and explode.

In just a moment, a black hole full of sharp teeth suddenly appeared in the sky.

The black hole was like a huge mouth, swallowing everything around it with endless hunger.

The appearance of the black hole brought a powerful attraction, and the surrounding blood-colored clouds and red light were quickly sucked into it.

As the black hole expanded, the entire planetary city began to shake violently, as if it was about to be torn apart by this force.

The magnificent temple and walls seemed so fragile in the face of this power. The incredible brilliance quickly dimmed, and was replaced by endless flesh, blood, and chaos.

At that moment, the entire city-state turned into a chaotic hell. The smell of blood, flesh and decay filled the air, making people suffocate.

Xia Xiu's senses were filled with this sudden change, and everything in front of him seemed to become strange and terrifying in an instant.

His soul felt a strong vibration, as if the whole world was turned upside down at this moment.

The once magnificent and holy city of miracles instantly turned into a hell of flesh, blood and chaos, hidden in the endless void and completely concealed.

The six commanders disappeared and the inner hall began to dissipate.

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The picture rolled again.

"The people of Urartu intend to welcome the Grand Karcist. By right of war he is the new master of the city, and so are the fate and names of his people—"

Xia Xiu's vision was filled with this ancient memory, as if he was present at that moment in person.

He saw a blurry figure walking up to the palace balcony and scanning the people of Urartu.

The figure's exposed hand had six fingers.

The people then fell to their knees and called him the Grand Warlock.

At this moment, the Grand Karcist was shocked to find that the person he had freed was soaked in blood and viscera, and he wanted to know what he had done.

"We offer you the blood of our children! In your name we make a great sacrifice! For you, our Savior - our Living God!"

They waved in wild delight, waving their blood-red hands for Ion to see as proof of their actions.

"For your power and glory!"

they cry.

They are crazy.

Xia Xiu felt as if he had experienced all of this personally, with shock and anger intertwined in his heart.

The Grand Karcist…stumbled to his knees.

The shattered remains of innocent people were scattered on the ground, and their fathers and mothers stood there in a trance - there was a frenzy in their eyes.

A saint joined Ion and helped him to his feet, asking, "Are these animals worthy of being saved? Can they be redeemed?"

Ion hesitated, blinded by the glare of violence.

"..."

His tears rolled down his cheeks but he still kept saying this, he was crying for his own way.

He looked into the void, into the future, and Xia Xiu seemed to be looking back at him.

Then the Grand Warlock said with compassion:
"They are ignorant, knowing only the ways of the Daevites; we will guide them and lead them out of the darkness."

The saints sigh and bow their heads:

"At the first sign of weakness, they will turn against you like hungry beasts."

"I propose that we withdraw tonight - for the mob is too unpredictable. It is best to allow them to fervently seek death. And if they intend to harm you, I will crush them."

"Humanity can be saved," Ion said. "Humanity must be saved."

"As long as you remain strong and everlasting like an immortal sun, that will be enough. The golden throne in the inner hall was created for this purpose."

"I have no right to fail. I will lead humanity to salvation."

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The memory was shattered again.

This time, Xia Xiu felt the heat in his right hand.

[██████████ loading——]

[&*%￥……, you are the ██th heir——]

[At this moment, I will reveal the name of ██████████ to you——]

[You must remember that the name of the inner temple is: "The City of Uncountable and Unspeakable Sins"——]

Paradise is a city of sin.