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Having solved the problem of having to start from scratch every time, the Empress had more time, but also more loneliness. As a result, she devoted more of her time to escaping the inevitable rules of destruction.

Countless cycles have passed, and the Emperor has been perfecting the sanctuary of the gods, but each time it is about to be completed, it is met with unknown destruction, a cycle that repeats itself endlessly and changes constantly.

The speed at which shelters are built is increasing, and the speed at which the world is being destroyed is also increasing.

It seemed that every time she tried to do this, unknown rules would stop her, but these setbacks did not discourage her. Instead, she became even more eager to see what was hidden behind these unknown rules.

Year after year, as eras changed, she remained engrossed in her research, day and night, regardless of the annihilation of the universe.

She is the Emperor, the ruler of all living beings, the creator of reincarnation, the embodiment of creation and destruction. She has long transcended the world, coexisting with heaven and earth, immortal and indestructible, and incomparably sacred.

She is the only saint in the universe.

No one can live as long as her, but that doesn't stop countless people from being fascinated by her.

Their overwhelming power led countless people to sacrifice themselves, only to be buried on that mountain peak, where the exact number of lives lost to time is now unknown.

Even the most monotonous life will eventually be broken. When someone feels that such a life is so tasteless, even the highest gods will become one of the mortals.

Entering the mortal world, experiencing the red tribulations

The dead heart gradually revived, and like ordinary humans, it met, got to know each other, and fell in love.

Then, it got out of control.

In Misaka Zero's words, that is...

"He got stabbed in the back!"

Betrayal by her beloved and betrayal by her allies plunged her into despair, shattering her already wounded heart.

Saints are immortal, living as long as heaven and earth, and cannot be killed. Their bodies can be recreated after they perish, and their souls can be revived after they are annihilated. No one can kill an emperor who is a saint.

The only one who can kill her is herself.

When her beloved pierced her heart with a sharp blade, she chose to voluntarily fall into a deep sleep.

Her body was destroyed, her soul scattered, and she fell into a permanent slumber. Furthermore, her own power was completely sealed, which thwarted the plans of those who had their eyes on her.

Indeed, the power of the Saint is immense, but it is also the most tempting. Countless people want to obtain this power to overcome the calamity, but in the end, they all fail.

The Emperor's enemies were enraged and cast the sanctuary she had built, along with her vassals, into purgatory, condemning them to eternal damnation.

Over thousands of years, the vassals of the Emperor gradually formed a force, which is the origin of the God Tomb.

The tomb of the gods

Inside were only piles of white bones; there was no supernatural power to speak of.

Thanks to this infernal realm, the God Tomb survived countless cataclysmic disasters. However, the harsh environment and cruel reality constantly reminded them that those leisurely enjoying themselves were the very ones who had once harmed the Emperor.

Perhaps because of the Emperor's self-slumber, the world-destroying power of the universe has been diminishing, and even a few powerful figures from certain forces have managed to survive into the next life.

The feeling of creating something from nothing, the pride of being on par with heaven and earth, was unforgettable for these people, making them even more envious of the Emperor's power.

Thus, a battle of unknown outcome was born, surging beneath the cover of darkness, awaiting its climax.

This is the story of the God Tomb and the Emperor.

However, in truth, the person who created the God Tomb was not the Emperor. She was merely a catalyst for the origin of the God Tomb, but no one knows what that catalyst was or who truly created the God Tomb.

Since the appearance of the God Tomb, it has acted as an appendage of the Emperor. At first, some people wondered who created the God Tomb, but over time, this question was buried in the long river of history.

However, a few eras after the appearance of the God Tomb, a force emerged to rival it.

That power does not belong to any existing world; it exists only in everyone's imagination.

Illusion God

That's what everyone calls these kinds of people

Similar to the God Tomb, the Illusion God do not refer to a single person, but rather to a group of similar individuals who collectively stand against the God Tomb Illusion God.

This war has lasted for a long time and continues to this day.

"Since you said that this god's tomb is a follower of the emperor, then why do you want to take people away from other worlds like today?" Qiangwei asked doubtfully.

If we follow Mikoto Misaka's logic, since the God Tomb is in opposition to the Illusion God and there are unknown forces coveting it in the shadows, shouldn't it be lying low even more?

Why would they so blatantly take people away from different worlds?

Qiangwei wasn't the only one with this question; others had it to varying degrees.

Mikoto Misaka pondered for a moment and said, "Because of reincarnation, after the Emperor created reincarnation, not only did the world enter this cycle, but all living beings also entered it. The stronger a being is, the shorter the time it needs to reincarnate."

"That is to say, powerful figures who participated in the siege of the Emperor, or powerful rogue cultivators, will also enter the cycle of reincarnation. The forces within the God Tomb are complex and intertwined, especially after such a long period of time. The forces within it are so deeply entrenched that it is impossible to understand the original divisions of the forces."

Misaka Zero then continued...

Moreover, in the development of an era, if a power wants to last, it must not be complacent and self-enclosed; therefore, accepting external forces is an inevitable trend.

Thus, countless forces within the God Tomb formed several major factions, which were then taken over by nine individuals who checked and balanced each other, thus ruling the God Tomb.

However, compared to the strict hierarchy of the God Tomb, the Illusion God is much freer. It is full of like-minded people and there is little distinction between superiors and subordinates. However, in some matters, the seriousness within it is no less than that of the God Tomb.

"Under the leadership of these nine elders, the God Tomb is divided into radical and conservative factions. The conservative faction naturally wants to wait for the Emperor's resurrection to lead them out of purgatory, while the radical faction wants to start an epic war and become the strongest in the myriad worlds."

"Even if it means losing the emperor again, it doesn't matter; at least that's what those radical old fogies think."

Mikoto Misaka and Misaka Zero interact and talk, gradually unveiling the mystery of the God Tomb.

This is a much larger world, and their activities are certainly not confined to this small world.

"After all that talk, you still haven't explained why they took people with them."

Faced with the same question being asked again, Mikoto Misaka and Misaka Zero exchanged a helpless glance.

They also stated, "Because they are searching for a powerful figure who once belonged to their own faction."

Mikoto Misaka added, "And the powerful figures they are searching for are absolutely pillars of their respective factions."

"Of course, this is only one possibility," Misaka Zero said nonchalantly. "As for the other possibility..."

He glanced at Ji Lin before slowly speaking again.

"... It's the most common tactic: coercion, bribery, and intimidation to force someone to go back with them."

"Coercing someone?" Everyone was surprised.

Surprisingly, who else could make such a force resort to coercion?

"After all, that person is very disobedient! And extremely willful," Misaka Zero said pointedly.

Everyone's gaze fell on Mikoto Misaka without any change in expression; they simply stared at her. But it was this very gaze that made Mikoto instantly feel uneasy.

He scratched his cheek and glanced guiltily to the side.

"The person you're talking about, you don't mean..."

Lena belatedly realized that even Misaka Zero's gaze was fixed on Mikoto Misaka, which instantly made her think of something.

It's that 'can't' thing.

After receiving Zero's affirmation, the way everyone looked at Mikoto changed instantly. What should they do?

Those surprised and amused gazes made Mikoto feel even more ashamed, but she still stubbornly retorted with her ears turning red.

"This... how can you blame me? They clearly tried to take me away without any explanation, of course I would resist. Besides, who hires people like that? Especially since they started it."

Mikoto's ears were red, and even her whole face turned rosy.

Misaka Zero watched with amusement as Mikoto looked embarrassed, while the others reacted in various ways.

Kaisha smiled, a smile that concealed her true feelings. Lena remained silent, wanting to say something but unsure what to say. As for Qiangwei, judging from the slight twitching of her lips, she was definitely not thinking things through.

"You do look a lot like me, Mikoto," Ji Lin said with a smile.

"No... no way!"

"However, even if it were me, I would probably do the same," Ji Lin added.

Mikoto nodded repeatedly, her nodding as if she were pounding garlic, just like a cat eyeing its food.

If the situation allowed, Ji Lin would have liked to reach out and touch the top of her head.

"That's true. That Mei the Fairy's way of asking people for help was the gentlest in the God Tomb. Apart from her, the others... with that idiotic personality, it's already a miracle they didn't just beat them up."

This is still because Mikoto is kind by nature.

"Zero, I think it's necessary to send you back," Mikoto said grimly.

"Ah! The weather's lovely today! Sunny and breezy, perfect for drying nets," Misaka Zero chuckled.

He turned his face away, refusing to look at Mikoto.

After a playful tussle, the atmosphere immediately lightened.

"Since the God Tomb and the Illusion God are like this, then Mikoto, why did you come here for Crimson Kite?" Ji Lin interrupted their banter.

Neat and upright, just as before, Mikoto looked at Ji Lin and straightened her expression.

"This... is a bit hard to explain. The reason why the God Tomb approached Crimson Kite is probably because of me! Actually..."

As the sun sets and the moon rises in the sky...

The clear moonlight shone into the heart of Taixu Mountain. In front of Fuyun Temple, a faint silver light shimmered. The four forces still sat facing each other, chatting and laughing, enjoying themselves immensely.

Among them were fresh fruits and fine wines, and even the seemingly smallest Mikoto could drink them.

However, compared to Misaka Zero's unbridled behavior, Mikoto was much more restrained, because she knew her own drinking habits and that if she got drunk, it wouldn't just be a simple matter of embarrassing herself.

She was afraid that she might do something outrageous.

Therefore, one should exercise great restraint when drinking.

Mikoto looked up at the horizon. The sun was setting, and dusk had arrived. She hadn't realized how much time had passed.

With the aroma of fine wine wafting through her lips, Mikoto said softly, "Given Crimson Kite's constitution, she's probably awake by now!"

"What's wrong, Mikoto?"

"We should go too."

Ji Lin was startled and stopped what he was doing.

"Aren't we waiting for Crimson Kite to wake up? I think she'll be very happy to see you."

Mikoto lowered her eyes slightly and chuckled softly.

"...No, it might not be good to meet again." As if preoccupied, Mikoto spoke again, "However, I still hope that Ji Lin will greet her on my behalf. After all, she was once my master, and it would be very impolite for a disciple not to greet her immediately."

I don't think Crimson Kite would care.

"Yes! It's definitely not."

Mikoto's words were pointed, but her expression remained preoccupied.

"By the way, give this to Crimson Kite later. I think she'll be very happy to see it."

"This is..."

Mikoto smiled slightly but did not answer.

Then she turned to look at Kaisha, who had been waiting for a long time. Seeing Kaisha turn her head, Mikoto nodded slightly, stood up happily, and dusted off non-existent dust from her body.

Have you made up your mind?

"The seed from ten thousand years ago has sprouted, and I seem to be becoming more interested in the world you've described."

PS: I've given a brief explanation of the God Tomb and the Illusion God. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask, and I'll answer them all in the next chapter.

PS: Hmm! As expected, chapters shouldn't be written separately. After writing the first half, if I leave it for a night, it feels like the flavor has changed.

P. S.: Also, after reading some books on Qidian, I suddenly felt like my own books weren't as appealing anymore; they just became incredibly boring. (´;;`) crying