The God-Serving Follower used all his strength, trying to crush Chu Qing's throat.
Once!
He could not squeeze it.
Again!
Still no good!
He used both hands, stirring up all his blood and qi.
Still, he could not squeeze it.
The God-Serving Follower fell silent.
He despaired.
"I'm standing here and letting you hit me, yet you still can't hurt me!"
"Tell me, what is the point of you people staying alive!"
Everyone...
Plop!
Chu Qing casually tossed the God-Serving Follower aside and said blandly, "Now, I need ten people to come out with me."
"Will you come with me willingly?"
"Or do you want me to force you?"
The group exchanged glances and gave bitter smiles.
Was there even a difference?
Oh, if Chu Qing had to force them, they would probably suffer first.
They had also heard that Chu Qing killed God-Serving Followers as easily as an eagle snatching chicks.
Resistance was useless anyway.
And besides—yes.
There were only ten of them here. Clearly, he had come for them. Fine, they would go with him!
The group exchanged looks, then stepped up before Chu Qing.
"We'll go with you."
Chu Qing praised them. "High awareness!"
More than ten minutes later, by the Liuli River:
You have completed the sacrifice.
Great River Method 70—Promotion Condition—Sacrifice one hundred God-Serving Followers.
At this time:
It was still deep in the night.
Chu Qing decided to work overtime and keep busy, striving to finish all the sacrifices tonight.
One hour...
Three hours...
Dawn:
The believers happily came to the temple to offer incense, preparing to receive food.
The temple gates were tightly shut, and the believers waited silently.
At this time:
The sound of carts and horses came from afar, along with the rich fragrance of flatbread.
"They're here!"
"The Divine Cult's