Not all fire was the same

"Roar--"

The roar was very soft, as if in response.

A Subgod, even when trapped, behaves like an obedient schoolchild in front of a Mortals. This absurd scene would have been interpreted as illogical fantasy in any other era, but in the Age of [Nothingness], it is the truth.

[Wrath of Abomination] is just a bad temper; He's not stupid. If He can't afford to provoke the other party, then why not just leave them alone?

He now Cheng Shi the embodiment of [Nothingness], as the presence of [Deception], merely disguised to mislead him. Therefore, as long as he does not make a mistake, he will certainly not repeat the mistakes of his Lord of Grace.

He recalled his first contact with Cheng Shi. Though it was called a contact, at the time He didn't really care about that Mortals was struggling in the Trials.

It was the appearance of the two [Nothingness] Dominion that made Him realize that there was a player in the Trials whom they had both chosen.

He clearly remembered that the [Deception] had personally shown this person a path, and at that time He didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Cheng Shi's status and the attention the gods paid to him...

Could that inexplicable "seven o'clock direction" that [Deception] pointed to back then, seemingly deviating from [Destiny], possibly signify that the arrival of the Seventh Era is related to the person before us?

Thinking of this, the flames around [Wrath of Abomination] subsided even more.

Cheng Shi sensed the waning momentum. He didn't know what the other party was thinking, but their cooperative attitude was quite satisfactory.

To be honest, his eagerness to find [Wrath of Abomination] now was purely to take advantage of the momentum from the big show just now.

The Clown is now in a difficult position. He fooled three members of the Fear Faction in one go, and it will be difficult for him to ask for help again anytime soon.

Especially the [Death] Boss, Cheng Shi could even imagine that as long as he didn't find Squinty Old Zhang, the [Death] Boss would probably never see him again.

Furthermore, with [Deception] concealed and [Destiny] hard to find, Cheng Shi at this Cheng Shi actually only has one New God, [Chaos], behind him.

Although [Wrath of Abomination] Emissary [Chaos], it is also a prisoner of [Order]. If it wants to refuse something by relying on the imprisonment of [Order], Cheng Shi will really have to use more methods.

He didn't want to waste time, so he arrived at the height of his power, using the simplest method of overwhelming force to compel [the Wrath of Abomination] to submit.

Cheng Shi could not understand the other party's roar, nor did he need to. He simply looked meaningfully at the giant sun in the cage, nodded, and said:

"It's good that you remember. In that Trials of Blood and Fire half a year ago, the fire rain you casually poured out caused irreparable damage to my fragile heart. So much so that in the years that followed, I would dream of that scene every time I had a dream, and I would be awakened in the middle of the night."

This made me nervous, caused premature hair loss, lethargy, and difficulty concentrating...

Cheng Shi was still recounting his suffering when the [Wrath of Abomination] in the cage understood his meaning. It huddled in a corner, humming:

"Roar--Roar--"

Although he tried his best to suppress it, his weak tone still carried an uncontrollable anger.

His name is [the Wrath of Abomination], which is the endless fury that arises from a departure from Order.

Cheng Shi paused, glanced at the other person, and once again "understood" what He said.

"Compensation?

Fine, since you insist on making amends for your past mistakes, I can't be too harsh and deny you a chance to reform.

It seems that the imprisonment of [Order] has indeed washed away much of your [Chaos] will, but we all know that you once belonged to [Order].

Whether it was genuine repentance that worked, or whether you were revealing a glimmer of your innermost Order in an attempt to escape punishment... this question is crucial, as it concerns your sentence.

I am someone who cannot bear to see others suffer, and I understand that [Order] will not show mercy to any sinner. Since you are willing to make amends, I will give you some guidance.

Surrender the Vessel of [Order] within you. This is equivalent to stripping away the original [Order] from your will. In this way, when [Order] discovers that your repentance has truly given birth to a new will of Order, it will naturally release you.

This is a win-win situation, how about it?

"Roar?"

[The Wrath of Abomination] was stunned. He thought that Cheng Shi must have come here to ask for something, but he never expected that the other party had come to ask for Vessel, and Vessel of [Order] at that!

But where does He find Vessel [Order]?

Back then, the age of Civilization came to an end. The Subgod, protected by [Order], were not pardoned at the end of the era and were also swallowed up by the tide of time, ushering in the new era. This caused [Order]'s former majesty to be swept away, and also caused the likes of [Blazing Sun] to no longer believe in [Order], thus betraying [Order] and joining [Chaos].

Having chosen to betray, how could they possibly retain the Vessel of [Order]?

[The Wrath of Abomination] isn't unwilling to give; He simply doesn't have it!

He longed to provide Vessel for [Chaos], thus catching the "fast train" of Cheng Shi; however, the Divine Throne [Chaos] had already changed hands with a Final Decree and no longer needed Vessel.

This startled [Wrath of Abomination], who exclaimed urgently:

"Roar! Roar--"

The tone was noticeably different from before; it no longer sounded like compliance, but rather like questioning.

Cheng Shi frowned, his expression turning slightly cold as he said:

"What? You don't want to? You think I'm lying?"

You don't think that just because the Divine Throne [Order] is currently vacant, there will never be another [Order], do you?

Even humans don't only consider the present moment, let alone a god like you.

A new [Order] will emerge sooner or later. When it does, who do you think will sit on the Divine Throne [Order]?

Now guess who will decide whether or not to release you?

As he spoke, Cheng Shi glanced at Li Wufang, seemingly unintentionally.

At this point, Li Wufang was completely dumbfounded.

He couldn't understand a word of what [Wrath of Abomination] was saying, and seeing his boss chatting so well with this [Chaos] Emissary filled him with envy.

This is communication between gods; their language doesn't need to consider whether Mortals can understand it.

[The Wrath of Abomination] was also bewildered; it wasn't that He didn't believe, He simply didn't!

How can I give it to you if I don't have it?

I want to give it, I really want to give it, but I don't!

Seeing the meaningful look in Cheng Shi's eyes as he glanced at the [Order] Believer beside him, He became even more anxious. Even a fool could see that this [Order] Believer was very likely the one Cheng Shi wanted to push onto the [Order] Divine Throne, which meant that the other party was very likely to be the future "Warden"!

If He were to offend this future [Order] at this moment, He dared not even imagine how long His sentence would be.

"!!!"

[The Wrath of Abomination] was burning with rage. He wished He could rush to the cage door, grab Cheng Shi's hand with flames, and explain to Cheng Shi. But Cheng Shi saw only resistance in His reaction, just as he himself had when he inherited the Divine Authority of [War] and was desperately resisting the invasion of the Outer God.

"...?"

What happened? Did I say something provocative that triggered their resistance?

Cheng Shi's expression darkened slightly, and he took two steps back. Li Wufang also withdrew, feeling the rising temperature around him, and asked in surprise:

"Boss, the talks broke down?"

"..."

Cheng Shi's face twitched, but he didn't say anything.

There wasn't even any discussion, so how could there be a breakdown?

I'm just talking to myself here; the other party simply gave a slightly different reaction. How can that be called a breakdown?

Isn't this just a standard Clown circus act?

The audience cheering means the performance didn't fall apart!

But you can't exactly tell the Investigator that you were brought here today just to put on a Clown circus for [Wrath of Abomination], and look how enthusiastically it reacts...

That would be so embarrassing.

For a moment, Cheng Shi's face stiffened.

Fortunately, even in dire straits, the Clown's observational skills were far beyond those of ordinary people. Just when the Investigator thought that [Wrath of Abomination] had refused, Cheng Shi keenly noticed that although the surrounding temperature was rising, the flames in the cage were still trying their best to suppress them.

The blazing flames engulfed the cage, not a single one escaping.

Despite the great force of the flames, they did not cause any harm to the two of them.

This unusual scene startled Cheng Shi. He frowned and pondered for a moment, then suddenly realized that the other party didn't seem to be rejecting him, but rather...

"?"

Cheng Shi asked uncertainly:

"You... you don't actually have a [Order] Vessel?"

"Roar roar roar!"

At this moment, the [Wrath of Abomination] in the cage resembled a baboon whose performance had been recognized, excitedly unleashing a rain of fire.

"..."

Upon seeing this, Cheng Shi's face fell.

Oh no, I've really made Clown now.