Chapter 679 - 3: Segmentation_2
But the problem is, he himself went on to steal the Kunlun Pantheon...
Moreover, countless pieces of evidence indicate that this collective journey of the Kunlun Pantheon is intricately linked to Chen Lusi’s Authority Ability Source Canon.
So, in all likelihood... Chen Lusi will be the enemy of the Queen Mother of the West.
Although the Queen Mother of the West has been cast down to the mortal realm, she is essentially still a God.
What will happen when she meets Chen Lusi?
No one knows.
Even Luo Mountain dares not to confirm.
What if war breaks out?
So is Chen Lusi really ready? Does she really want to see her?
"..."
Chen Lusi understood what Luo Mountain wanted to say, and after a moment of silence, responded, "I’ll stay at the Celestial Strategy Mansion Headquarters for now. Let’s wait until Mount Tai wakes up, then I’ll meet her, but no matter what... the living must have precedence over the God."
"..."
Luo Mountain was somewhat taken aback by these words, looking at Chen Lu before him, as though seeing the shadow of Xia Yue gradually overlapping with him.
However, he quickly regained his senses, shook his head, and said, "Understood."
On the other side.
Ji Xin glanced over Luo Mountain at the room where Mount Tai was located, and finally spoke, "Luo Mountain, leave this matter to us. Xia Yue... Xia Yue’s affairs are yours to handle; there’s no reason to leave them unfinished. Now that the prosecution is complete, and the Celestial Strategy Mansion is temporarily stable, let him rest soon.
Such a powerful person, having accomplished such great feats, only to have all the attention drawn away by the tumultuous Roman Catholic Church.
It’s time to let him be laid to rest."
Chen Lusi remained silent at these words.
Luo Mountain opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to say something, but upon seeing Ji Xin’s expression, he closed his mouth and swallowed his words, only nodding gently.
Then.
Luo Mountain left to arrange Xia Yue’s funeral.
Leaving only Chen Lusi and Ji Xin at the scene.
Chen Lusi took a deep breath and then looked at Ji Xin, asking, "So, what do you need me to do next?"
"..."
Ji Xin remained silent for a moment and shook his head, "You have done enough in this prosecution, and what’s left is merely winding things up, but such trivial matters are not worth your talent.
Moreover, after this incident, with the deaths of Wu Bin and others, your reputation in the country is already established. In a sense, your fame even surpasses that of Xia Yue... It wouldn’t be appropriate to have you appease or warn the other Old Era High-level Empowerers, because I’m afraid they might think you’re there to eliminate them and do something foolish."
Chen Lusi: "..."
"So, there are only two things you truly need to focus on."
Ji Xin continued, "Are you aware that the Roman Catholic Church has declared you a heretic?"
Chen Lusi nodded.
"Regarding this, Shang Huan and Sun Xun’s meaning is."
Ji Xin glanced slightly towards Chang’an Street, "Although it appears that the Roman Catholic Church is trying to save face, it might not be that simple, especially with the Pope planning to visit North America... Their proclaimed judgment might really come to pass, this matter is not over.
That’s right, the first thing you need to focus on is... international affairs.
After the prosecution, although the Roman Catholic Church’s armed presence in the East has been wiped out, a new successor is likely to arrive soon."
Upon hearing this.
Chen Lusi sensed something and asked, "...Politics?"
"Rather, the appearance of Hecate domestically, and earlier, the Roman Catholic Church’s intrusion for the Celestial Punishment Weapon, are extensions of politics."
Ji Xin took a breath and softly said, "Otherwise, the Roman Catholic Church wouldn’t be so urgent to expand their influence in the East and acquire the Celestial Punishment Weapon.
But if the Roman Catholic Church intends to expand its sphere of influence across the entire North America, where there is a strong religious foundation, and face a strong competitor—the Hebrews, it’s different.
They can’t wait, nor can they take their time, so they must act swiftly... for example, completely disrupting the Celestial Strategy Mansion to prove they’re more valuable than the Hebrews."
Chen Lusi recalled the materials he had read, "So, the successful progression of the prosecution... is also because of this?"
"Yes, it’s just a counterattack under the political table."
Ji Xin nodded, "In fact... At that time in the court, if you, Tang Language, Xiang Yi had lost, and the dispute couldn’t be contained within a certain range, numerous short-range ballistic missiles would have been launched to deplete the Spirits of all the Advanced Empowerers present, and finally Shang Huan and Sun Xun, who hadn’t shown up, would handle the closure. As for the Kunlun matter, it would have been set aside.
Regardless, this prosecution would not fail, it’s just that if large-scale firepower was used domestically, the victory would have come less gracefully.
Of course, the final result was better than expected; you won more beautifully than expected, much more so, and even Shang Huan and Sun Xun didn’t respond in time during the process.
And the unexpected emergence of Wu Bin and others was unexpected; no one thought they would be so bold.
The current reckoning against their descendants... is probably already underway."
Chen Lusi: "..."
Upon hearing this.
For a moment, he felt a slight chill.
But very soon.
He became understood.
The state machinery and the Celestial Strategy Mansion are two different matters; the latter might be just a tool in the toolbox, but the former... is not.
"I never wanted to discuss these things with you because, in my eyes, you have always been a pure person, and I never thought you could lose. Of course, I also didn’t expect so many Old Era High-level Empowerers to show up... My apologies."
As Ji Xin spoke, he suddenly bowed his head and apologized.
Chen Lusi shook his head.