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He Qichang revealed a defiant smile and said, "No need. Since this plan is the easiest to succeed, let's use it. Dangerous things should be done by boys, and besides, I like doing challenging things the most."
When Murong Qing these chauvinistic remarks, she frowned slightly, but ultimately said nothing. Although she believed that women were no less capable than men, she was not the kind of utilitarian feminist who shouted slogans everywhere. She always believed that self-respect and self-love were more effective than shouting a hundred times about gender equality.
"Then proceed according to this plan. We have a day and a half to gather intelligence, understand the guards' skill levels, and scout the terrain to find the best ambush point."
Si Ming silently observed, taking notes on the three's plans without uttering a word.
Soon the day of the Primordial Ancestor Divine Cult's sacrificial ceremony arrived. On a clearing that had been cleared by humans, a crowd of believers knelt, each holding a cross-shaped ornament and chanting incessantly.
These "sacred objects," supposedly blessed by divine power, are distributed free of charge to believers by the Primordial Ancestor Divine Cult. The cult leader has declared that they will never accept money, and any follower of the Primordial Ancestor Great Immortal can receive one.
However, the devout believers were filled with gratitude and insisted on donating their life savings to the cult. They couldn't refuse, so the cult leader had no choice but to accept their gratitude on behalf of the Primordial Ancestor Great Immortal, promising to create even more exquisite sacred objects next time.
When Shi Kelang, dressed in magnificent attire and holding a staff, stood on the altar, all the believers knelt and prayed in unison.
"The Primordial Ancestor Great Immortal, with boundless Law Power, unparalleled throughout history, and awe-inspiring throughout the heavens!"
"The Primordial Ancestor Great Immortal, with boundless Law Power, unparalleled throughout history, and awe-inspiring throughout the heavens!"
Hidden far away in the woods, watching this scene through binoculars, Si Ming felt an indescribable sense of absurdity. He felt as if he had arrived in the Middle Ages, where the Papacy held absolute power. He had thought that such a scene could only occur in feudal agricultural societies with low productivity and unenlightened people.
But then I thought, even in the New China at the end of the 20th century, there were many people who declared themselves emperors in the countryside, created harems, and more than a dozen of these "kingdoms" were wiped out by the police.
Even in the 21st century, with its highly interconnected information environment, there are still pyramid schemes and underground cults that are impossible to eradicate. They also possess powerful brainwashing abilities, and some very simple scams can still attract wealthy businessmen and high-ranking officials.
In contrast, the Su State is far from entering the information age, and its technological level is equivalent to that of the America in the mid-20th century. It is not surprising that such a large-scale cult of deceiving the masses has America. After all, the United States at the same time caused panic throughout the country because of a joke about alien invasion of Earth made on the radio. No matter how the government explained it, it was useless. Some people still insisted that they had seen aliens and UFOs with their own eyes.
As individuals, human intelligence is based on data that can be used for reference.
As a group, human intelligence always seems to fall below the minimum, creating miracles.
Shi Kelang tapped his staff on the marble floor of the altar, producing a clear "thud." Although the sound was not loud, it was clearly heard by all the believers and was not drowned out by the shouts of the crowd.
"Sure enough, his Internal Cultivation has improved since he was a doctor. To achieve this, one would need at least Level Nine Internal Cultivation. It seems he is a master on par with Jiang Zhengtai."
Si Ming immediately made a calculation, but he wasn't worried about Murong Qing and the others. There are many ways to kill someone, and a direct confrontation of force is the simplest and most brutal one.
"My people, yesterday, God gave me an ominous warning in a dream. He told me that an unprecedented calamity is about to befall the Sea Continent Mainland. The expansion of the demon tide is merely a harbinger of this calamity. In the future, there will be even more terrifying enemies, ten times more ferocious than the Demon Beast! You have all experienced the pain of losing loved ones and friends. Do you want to experience it again?"
The believers chanted in unison, "We earnestly request the protection of the Primordial Ancestor Great Immortal!"
Shi Kelang nodded in satisfaction, raised his staff, and proclaimed loudly, "Only by repenting of our sins, uniting together, gathering under the banner of the Primordial Ancestor True God, and wholeheartedly dedicating our faith, can we humans receive the True God's protection, overcome this calamity, and protect your families and friends."
The believers chanted in unison, "The Primordial Ancestor is the greatest, the True God is the highest!"
Si Ming, listening from afar, could only yawn. He had seen this kind of practice of using unknown dangers to kidnap believers many times in his previous life, especially at the end of 2012, when countless people shouted that the end of the world was coming, using the name of salvation to entice ordinary people to join the religion.
After delivering a series of introductory remarks, Shi Kelang announced the official start of the ceremony, and he was responsible for the first step: lighting the flame on the central altar.
"May the sacred flame burn brightly, extinguishing all sins!"
The flames burst forth, resembling a long dragon soaring into the sky, rising as high as ten meters. Moreover, the flames were blue and did not emit any heat.
"How did he do that? There were no tools for starting a fire on it... Could it be that he's not just playing tricks, but has some other method? Is there something else he's up to in holding this sacrificial ceremony?" Si Ming wondered.
At this point, Shi Kelang invited four "Dharma Kings" to the stage to assist him in completing the second step of the ritual. The so-called Dharma Kings were actually high-quality believers he selected from among his followers, who had both firm faith and considerable wealth.
Then, four people dressed in blue robes, two men and two women, stepped onto the altar from the left and right sides respectively, each holding a scroll in their hands. The scroll contained the warning that Shi Kelang had received from the Primordial Ancestor Great Immortal.
Just as they approached Shi Kelang, one of the male Dharma Kings suddenly shook the scroll, then drew out a long, thin blade and slashed at Shi Kelang with lightning speed.
"Demon Blade - Rushing Thunder!"
Chapter 171 Another Update Accident
He Qichang's slash was swift and fast, striking without warning, truly deserving the description of "still as a virgin, swift as a rabbit." Although the Demon Blade Art is a widely spread sword technique, with tens of thousands of people worldwide practicing it, none of his peers could reach his level.
The Demon Blade: Rushing Thunder Form pursues a burst of power in an instant, with the eight meridians converging into the Qi Sea to achieve a single-point breakthrough, seeking the ultimate in power and speed.
The sneak attack caught the outer guards completely off guard, and the three who had come up on stage with him were also unaware of what had happened. They only felt a flash of lightning and something rushing towards the cult leader.
Clang!
Shi Kelang held his staff in front of him to block the flashing demonic Demon Blade. Although he was forced back a few steps by the violent force, he managed to protect himself from injury.
His staff appeared to be made of wood, but it was actually crafted from an alloy and coated with paint to disguise it as wood.
He Qichang frowned slightly. "You noticed?"
Although Shi Kelang's cultivation was above his, he didn't think the other party's reaction speed could keep up with his sneak attack unless he was prepared in advance. It took him less than half a second to draw his sword and cross the distance between them. If he only reacted after discovering the danger, his nerve reaction speed alone would not be able to keep up.
Shi Kelang admitted, "Your lower limbs are strong and agile. Although you've tried to disguise it, there's a huge difference between a young man who practices martial arts regularly and a middle-aged man who's content with pleasure. Your mediocre acting skills can't make up for it."
As a former proctologist, he had examined countless people's buttocks, reaching a level where he could tell what kind of poop you were taking just by looking at your buttocks.
It should be noted that Kegel exercises are an important method of generating power, and many techniques involve this step. While a person can conceal details of the hands and feet, it is impossible to control the power of the buttocks. Therefore, he could tell that there was something wrong with He Qichang just by looking at his buttocks.
"You have nowhere to run. Surrender, repent to God for your sins, and I might consider sparing your life."
In front of everyone, Shi Kelang did not forget to maintain his image of benevolence. He did not make a move, but only gave a signal with his eyes. Several guards below the altar immediately rushed up and surrounded He Qichang.
He Qichang's only response was a cold snort. He lowered his body, his blade spun furiously, and a red light Blink.
"Demon Blade? Red Lotus!"