Discarded Divine Artifact: The Sinner's Regret
Upon seeing this, Hu Xuan's elegant expression froze.
Cheng Shi rarely had the chance to embarrass Hu Xuan, so he chuckled twice and said:
Is this it?
Hu Xuan's expression turned strange. She frowned and thought for a while before nodding and saying:
"I never thought He would bestow this upon you; it just so happens to coincide with my own thoughts."
"?"
Cheng Shi was taken aback, but then he guessed what Hu Xuan meant!
This Life Sage, whom he had once mistakenly pushed into the position of Emissary candidate, actually wanted to give him the thing that [Birth] had entrusted to her!
Cheng Shi stared wide-eyed in disbelief at Hu Xuan's smiling eyes and asked:
"Are you crazy? You want to transfer His gifts and trust to others!?"
Aren't you afraid He will blame you?
"You noticed?"
But I'm not crazy.
As you heard, He entrusted this thing to me for safekeeping, which means that I temporarily have the right to dispose of it. My method of disposal is to entrust it to a friend for safekeeping. This is a reasonable transfer of rights and does not constitute blasphemy.
Furthermore, since my Lord dared to bestow Golis's things upon me, it means He has the ability to take them back at any time, regardless of whose hands they are in...
Moreover, He also gave you a pair of shackles, which means He had already set His sights on you.
Who can say that He didn't anticipate my decision?
Cheng Shi's expression was complicated. He knew that Hu Xuan was repaying a favor, but this way of repaying was too risky and could very well ruin her future.
But Cheng Shi couldn't refuse, because he could tell that Hu Xuan was determined to give it to him.
However, this behavior may not be a problem for you, but it is difficult for me.
Who knows what [Birth] will think of me?
A Deception, Emissary items related to the Birth, and also somewhat connected to the Filth and Decay Emissary.
Isn't this... chaotic enough?
Cheng Shi looked at the Umbilical Cord Shackles in his hand and sighed softly:
"Birth is not Destiny; how can He see the future?"
"Illusions are not life, so why can I be born from the illusion of the giant sun?"
"..."
Sister, you've changed. You weren't this good at sophistry before.
Cheng Shi understood that Hu Xuan meant that since [Birth] had seized the Divine Authority [Deception], it could also seize the Divine Authority of [Destiny].
The two exchanged a glance, both understanding each other's thoughts. Hu Xuan smiled and nodded.
"The shackles you're holding are probably just ordinary Umbilical Cord Shackles, something those ignorant Uma people use to deceive themselves."
"And this one in my hand is a portion of the power of [Sinful Progenitor Mother] Golis. This power might be called Divine Authority in the body of True God, but in the hands of Emissary, it is merely Lost ability, like Discarded Divine Artifact."
As she spoke, Hu Xuan gently beckoned, taking the Umbilical Cord Shackles from Cheng Shi's hands and handing over the blood-red shackles that were in her own hands.
Cheng Shi took it in his hand and looked at it intently.
The Sinner's Regret (SSS): Formed from the Discarded Divine Artifact, in the self-confession of the [Sinful Progenitor Mother], by the devotion of her fallen self.
Special Effect [Sinner's Redemption]: You can mark yourself and other designated targets as "Self-Sinners". After the marking ends, all Self-Sinners will be imprisoned and suspended in His lingering resentment until their Faith is restored or they are saved by someone.
Special effect [The Pious's Carnival]: Whenever you conceive, give birth to, or have someone else conceive or give birth to a Newborn, you will gain one chance to remove the "Self-Sinner" mark from any target.
Special effect [The Blasphemer's Doom]: Those who blaspheme the life of [Birth] will automatically gain the "Self-Sinner" mark.
Hiss--
This looks like a hard-controlled Discarded Divine Artifact!
If I mark everyone in my field of vision as a self-incriminating person, wouldn't that just clear the screen?
Cheng Shi gasped, looking at Hu Xuan, wanting to ask if this thing was as perverted as he thought. Hu Xuan smiled and nodded.
"You're probably right, but it's useless to devout Believer in our Lord."
It should be known that the Sinful Progenitor Mother detests those who blaspheme against our Lord. Her whole life is dedicated to punishing blasphemers for our Lord, including herself.
That's why He is called the Scold of My Lord, but this title was not bestowed by My Lord, but rather an honor given to Him by Believer who knew of Golis and His existence throughout history.
I know you're a Priest and lack the necessary means to deal with enemies. Even if you graft someone else's Destiny onto someone else, there might not be a suitable opportunity in every Trials. So this thing is probably very suitable for you.
As for how to remove the mark of self-inflicted sin, if you find it too difficult, you might consider blowing the whistle I gave you.
I believe I have the ability to exempt you from as many responsibilities as you wish.
"..." Cheng Shi's face froze. He wanted to thank his friend for this "friend's concern," but he was afraid that his gratitude would be misunderstood and that his friend would be too concerned, even bringing up the descendants of the Cheng family. So, he had no choice but to remain silent.
After a moment of silence, he thought for a moment and then solemnly said, "Thank you."
Hu Xuan smiled and nodded, as if she had only done a trivial thing. She looked at Cheng Shi and continued:
"To be honest, the Discarded Divine Artifact are products of the Subgod' fall. Now that Golis has clearly disappeared from the [Divine Pillar], it means that she has been resurrected. However, the [The Sinner's Regret] has not disappeared."
Therefore, I am very puzzled by His state. Considering what you said about the Trials, I'm wondering if there is still a power struggle among them, but the outcome of that struggle has not yet been revealed?
Cheng Shi frowned, realizing that Hu Xuan was right.
[Birth], [Filth and Decay], and [Time] must be in a game of strategy, but as for what that game entails, probably no one but them knows.
Even if Hu Xuan gets closer to [Birth], she is still not the true [Eternal Day], so it's already quite impressive that she can understand this much.
"You've changed; you've become wiser and more composed."
Hu Xuan smiled and said, "I thought you meant I'd become more beautiful. Aren't I beautiful?"
"..."
"I've heard that Afros is the Dominion of desire, the most beautiful among them. Now that you've seen her, I'd like to ask, who is more beautiful, her or me, or rather, who attracts you more?"
"..."
Cheng Shi wanted to temporarily abandon his oath and remain silent, but after thinking about it, he replied:
"Afros is a man."
"?"
Now it was Hu Xuan's turn to be stunned.
She didn't really understand the opposing Faith's "Gate of Joyful Desire," after all, the "Sinful Progenitor Mother" was just the "Birth" Emissary she had just learned about. She only subconsciously assumed that Afros was also a woman because Golis was clearly female.
But she didn't expect that Afros could change gender at any time.
So Cheng Shi wasn't wrong, he only said half of what he meant.
Perhaps for the "Birth" faction, there is no difference between men and women, but for native players, the difference between men and women is still significant.
After her initial surprise, Hu Xuan smiled, concealing her embarrassment beneath the smile.
"The time available for our conversation Nightfall Spring Whistle is limited, so it's not suitable for a long talk. I'll find a better way to meet you next time. Don't reject my calls then."
"..."
"Also, Cheng Shi, if you want to leave something behind in this crazy game, remember to tell me first."
I can forsake all the blessings of Birth to give you a child of Nothingness; you should know that I now possess this ability.
"..."
Cheng Shi was stunned; he had never been so afraid of talking to people in his entire life.
Sister, please stop talking. Every word you say is so Nothingness.
Even more [Nothingness] than me.
Seeing Cheng Shi's embarrassed expression, Hu Xuan smiled brightly again.
Her figure slowly disappeared as the giant sun faded, leaving Cheng Shi with only one sentence in the end:
"Don't lose His gifts, and..."
Remember to blow the whistle often.
Cheng Shi stood still with an awkward laugh, waiting for the giant sun overhead to disappear. He immediately started shaking his head, trying to shake away all the irrelevant things he had just heard.
That's terrifying!
I never want to hear anything about Birth again in my life.