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Chapter 53 52. The Gates of Hell (Seeking readership~)

Xiang Yudi sat in the library with his thin legs crossed, the translated copy of "On Devils and Demons" spread out in front of him, detailing the differences between devils and demons, but laced with the author's emotional and subjective opinions.

However, after reading dozens of similar books, he was able to filter out the baseless and often contradictory content. Perhaps, as the black-robed man said, he did have a talent for this.

He also hadn't forgotten the information on angels that the "Watcher" wanted to collect, and he didn't know if it was his imagination, but Xiang Yudi always felt that the cult knew far more about angels than demons and devils.

Or, conversely, the cult simply didn't describe demons and devils in such detail. They either heavily denigrated demons or excessively praised devils, with no real meaningful information.

But they did record the specific hierarchy of the heavenly races, with pious mortals possibly ascending to become holy spirits, ranging from stages I to III.

And a few holy spirits and pious individuals could become angels, with two to six wings, stages III to V: angels, archangels, principalities. The number of principalities who commanded Heaven was also widely debated, with some saying there were fourteen, others seven, four, two, or even nine hundred and ninety-nine.

And those pious individuals who could directly ascend to become angels were called saints by the church when they were alive, and it was said that they would be guarded by holy spirits or angels while they were still living.

Above the angels was the one destined to return, who had manifested seven thousand years ago. According to the prophecies left by the one destined to return, He would return five hundred years from now.

He is His incarnation in the mortal realm.

"What are you reading?" the cult leader's deep voice sounded from behind Xiang Yudi.

Although the black-robed man's tone was calm, when these words fell into Xiang Yudi's ears, he still had the illusion of thunder roaring and falling behind him.

"Nothing," he replied somewhat helplessly, "I just want to figure out what we're worshiping."

The cult leader said:

"That's not important.

"What you need to figure out is how this game works, where there are loopholes to exploit, and what are the bottom lines you absolutely cannot cross. Those are the key points."

Xiang Yudi lowered his head and said:

"You don't tell them that."

The cult leader said:

"That's why they're not the cult leader. I don't have the habit of explaining things clearly to others. I hope I'm not wasting my time now…

"Have you figured it out?"

Xiang Yudi closed the book and lied:

"Yes, I've figured it out, or rather, I've given up.

"I have no other options or possibilities, do I?"

The cult leader said disappointedly:

"That's not how a strong person thinks, but at least it's better than escaping your fate like you used to. You have to learn to take responsibility for yourself sooner or later.

"Get up."

Xiang Yudi didn't argue.

Even though he really wanted to.

The man just stood up silently.

"Come with me," the cult leader walked forward towards the door.

After the cult leader had walked several steps past him, Xiang Yudi looked at his back and followed. The cult leader's body was almost completely hidden under the black robe—one of the holy artifacts.

The cult leader led Xiang Yudi to the room where he usually held summoning rituals.

A full-length mirror stood before them.

The black-robed man waved his hand, and several candles instantly ignited with eerie flames, and ripples appeared on the mirror's surface.

As the image distorted, the scene in the mirror was no longer the two standing men, but a dark red stone room and a young girl staring at them.

Judging by her appearance, she was only about sixteen years old, with dark scales flowing under her pale skin, and two beautiful dragon horns rising from her forehead, revealing her true identity—a fallen dragonblood.

The girl curiously sized up Xiang Yudi:

"What's this?"

The cult leader didn't answer her, but first looked at Xiang Yudi and said:

"This is Long Qin, a demon, and our next ally.

"This is Xiang Yudi, my adopted son, the second-in-command of our church."

The girl smiled playfully:

"He doesn't look very reliable."

The cult leader said:

"You're right, but he's very talented. There are many who look reliable, but few who can shoulder great responsibilities."

He then said to Xiang Yudi:

"You will participate in the ritual to summon her to the mortal world. Four other sects have already arrived in East New State, and most of our members are also heading there one after another. Other members will guide you there when the time comes.

"Any questions?"

Xiang Yudi lowered his head and said:

"No."

Although he had to summon a demon, he knew that this was his inevitable path. If he wanted to gain the black-robed man's trust, he couldn't avoid helping the wicked.

Long Qin said:

"I will be the first to descend into your world to help you complete the construction of the Gates of Hell."

Xiang Yudi exclaimed softly:

"The Gates of Hell?"

He didn't expect that the black-robed man wanted to build the Gates of Hell. According to Xiang Yudi's understanding, the ritual to summon the incarnation of a stage IV great demon was already quite difficult for them, and the Gates of Hell was a powerful ritual that could allow several stage IV demons, or even the main bodies of stage V great demons, to descend.

How could they possibly do it?

The cult leader snorted:

"Did you think we would conduct an ordinary summoning ritual, giving the church and other forces a chance to stop us?

"If you want to obtain enough souls, you have to do things that they don't expect. No matter how difficult and dangerous it is, that's the way to succeed."

Xiang Yudi closed his mouth.

The black-robed man shook his head. This was why, even though Xiang Yudi had the ability to speed up the progress of the Gates of Hell by a considerable amount, he still hadn't let him participate in it.

Long Qin sighed:

"You followers of devils are truly pathetic, seeing nothing but the souls of mortals in your eyes."

The cult leader said with a sneer:

"Is that so? Then why are you still cooperating with us?"

Long Qin said with a serious expression:

"Because we have a higher pursuit."

She was referring to killing all the church members.

The black-robed man ignored her and instructed his adopted son:

"After you summon her, let the other cultists take this demon to the location of the Gates of Hell, and then you can come back."

Xiang Yudi was stunned:

"What?"

The cult leader said impatiently:

"Do you want me to say it a second time?"

"No," Xiang Yudi replied, "I want to stay there. Besides building the Gates of Hell, there must be something else I can do, right?"

The black-robed man looked over in surprise, then said with satisfaction:

"I didn't expect you to say that. It seems you've grown more than I thought. Very good, then I'll go find you later and give you a more important task."

Xiang Yudi looked at the cult leader and nodded firmly, but just as he was about to say something to show his determination…

"Oh, right," Long Qin casually interrupted, "The lords also want you to help me pay attention to two mortals. They both lived in orphanages funded by the church, named…

"Ma En and Chen Yun."