Chapter 2619 / Chapter 2620

"Oh. Hmm, so you intend for me to punish him impartially, is that right?" Chen Li looked at Old Audi and said in a subtle tone.

"If possible... of course." Old Audi nodded without hesitation.

"That's a real pity. Originally, in the All-People Entertainment Match, you only needed to defeat one more person, Liu Firefly, to win the Holy Grail War. Since you want Cyrene to once again ascend to the status of the Aeon of Remembrance and fight you in the Holy Grail War, then I can only listen to you." Chen Li sighed, saying with some regret.

"Wait, what did you say?" Old Audi's expression suddenly froze.

"What, didn't I just say that?"

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"Hmm... The one who used this Miraculous Item is Cyrene, who appeared in this Holy Grail War as the Aeon of Remembrance. And her excessive punishment was being disqualified from the competition, so she was automatically eliminated." Chen Li explained calmly, arms crossed.

"!!" Old Audi's expression became incredibly interesting in an instant.

Has the Aeon of Remembrance's qualification for the competition been revoked?

In other words... in the All-People Entertainment Match Group, only Firefly is left to compete with him?

Such a good thing!

"But it doesn't matter anyway. Since you think it's unfair, I'll go and reinstate their qualification." Chen Li said with a sigh.

"Wait a minute, but then again, although I don't think anyone should use Miraculous Item to interfere with the outcome of the Holy Grail War..." Old Audi's speech suddenly quickened, and his expression returned to respectfulness, the whole process flowing smoothly.

"However, out of my respect and trust for you, I am willing to accept the punishment you have imposed. Whatever you say goes, and your verdict is final."

"Oh? Not changing it?" Chen Li asked, turning his gaze to the Old Audi again.

"I won't change it, I won't change it." Old Audi waved his hands repeatedly, his face full of wrinkles from smiling.

"Alright then," Chen Li nodded and said.

After seeing Chen Li nod, Old Audi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Old Audi had never seen such a wonderful start.

From Chen Li's words, Old Audi could tell that he needed to play in the All-People Entertainment Match. And the All-People Entertainment Match would be much easier after losing his Aeon of Remembrance. His opponent was now only Firefly, which made things much easier.

Trading these endless low-level bugs for an Aeon of Remembrance seems like a worthwhile investment, doesn't it?

"What are you laughing at?" Chen Li asked with some disdain, looking at Old Audi's grin that was practically reaching his ears.

"I remembered something happy," Old Audi said with a grin.

What's making you happy?

My mom gave birth.

"Your mother is the Propagation Aeon." Chen Li gave Old Audi a strange look.

Old Audi's smile froze instantly.

"Respected Miraculous Forger, according to your logic, does that mean I can win the Holy Grail War simply by winning the All-People Entertainment Match?" After an awkward silence, Old Audi coughed and quickly changed the subject.

"That's how it is in theory," Chen Li nodded.

"..." Upon hearing Chen Li's words, Old Audi's heart sank.

Because when someone starts their conversation with this phrase, it means something bad is about to happen.

"I have good news and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?" Chen Li asked Old Audi with great interest.

"Of course, I want to hear the good news first," Old Audi replied without hesitation.

"The bad news is, you're aware of your own unique situation. You yourself are the Master of the official tournament, but your Servant is Servant the All-People Entertainment Match. So you have to win both tournaments to obtain the Holy Grail. This is punishment for you and the Propagation Aeon for polluting the Holy Grail with insects." Chen Li looked at Old Audi with some displeasure.

Old Audi was about to protest, but when he saw Chen Li suddenly clench his fist and crack his knuckles, he swallowed his words back.

"Uh... what's the good news?" Old Audi's voice weakened slightly.

"The good news is, if you can win against two groups at the same time, you'll qualify for two Holy Grails, which means you'll be eligible to obtain two Miraculous Item, or four wishes. Pretty good, right?" Chen Li held up two fingers.

"Good, good, good, this is it!" Old Audi's eyes lit up instantly, and he nodded excitedly.

"What, you also want to play all or nothing? You accepted it so quickly." Chen Li looked at Old Audi with some surprise.

Old Audi also watched the live stream of Chen Li awarding Zhongli the prize. Chen Li made it very clear in the live stream that if it was an award for Miraculous Item, it could only be given to one person. If it was a wish-granting item, it could be granted to both the Master and the Servant.

But who wouldn't want Miraculous Item?

However, unlike the relationship between Zhongli and Guizhong, although the relationship between Old Audi and the Propagation Aeon is that of Master and Servant, who can say that Old Audi could control the Propagation Aeon?

If one had to pinpoint the exact reason, the reason the two were able to form a master-servant relationship was because the Propagation Aeon considered Old Audi to be Propagation orphan. And in the Path of Propagation, the Propagation Aeon is the undisputed king of all Propagation Swarms.

Therefore, the Propagation Aeon is the "master," and Old Audi is the "servant."

If we disregard hierarchy and let the two fight... then Old Audi would have even less chance of defeating the Propagation Aeon.

Although Old Audi did indeed possess three Command Spell, these three Command Spell were intended for the resurrection of the Propagation Aeon. After all, in case the Propagation Aeon accidentally Flipping the car, these three Command Spell would allow Him to try again.

If one intends to reserve a Command Spell to command the Propagation Aeon to hand over the Miraculous Item, then it will be impossible to resurrect Him at the crucial moment.

The idea that "internal stability is necessary to quell external threats" doesn't apply in the Holy Grail War. If you want to compete for the Holy Grail with your own Servants, you must first defeat everyone else.

Therefore, Chen Li's punishment of "winning both groups" came at just the right time.

Because two groups mean two Holy Grails, and two Holy Grails mean the qualification to obtain two Miraculous Item.

One for the Propagation Aeon, one for myself.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing. May I ask you, esteemed Miraculous Forger? What should be done if two or more Servant the same group survive before the Holy Chen Li Holy Grail War ends?" Old Audi hurriedly called out to Chen Li before he turned to leave.

"If these two Servants Servant the same Master, then the Master can decide who fights, or the two Servants can fight each other. But if these two Servants belong to different Masters, then it depends on who is in better condition," Chen Li said after a moment's thought.

"Miraculous Forger is truly wise! I will always support Miraculous Forger!" Old Audi praised without reservation.

Because the current Propagation Aeon is hiding inside the Great Holy Grail.

The Propagation Aeon had already tried it; the Great Holy Grail's defense was so strong that even Aeon couldn't break through it, at least not the Propagation Aeon.

Furthermore, the Propagation Aeon also attempted to manipulate the Swarm to return to the Great Holy Grail immediately after leaving, only to find that leaving was easy, but getting back in was difficult.

This means that anyone else who wants to enter the Great Holy Grail must first break through its defenses.

But this is something... no one can do.

Of course, even the Aeon wouldn't work.

Therefore, as long as the Propagation Aeon obediently stays within the Great Holy Grail, victory will surely belong to Old Audi and the Propagation Aeon.

This was something that Old Audi and the Propagation Aeon hadn't anticipated at first. If they had known this earlier, Old Audi and the Propagation Aeon would have obediently stayed inside the Holy Grail and waited for the Holy Grail War to end.

However, it's not too late now. Old Audi only needs to transform himself into an insect and blend into the countless Swarms, and he can safely hide until the Holy Grail War ends.

Old Audi didn't believe anyone could find themselves among trillions of Swarms.

"Respectfully seeing Mister Miraculous Forger." Old Audi bowed to Chen Li with a bright smile.

"Oh, are you trying to kick me out?" Chen Li raised an eyebrow.

"No, no, how could I dare?" Old Audi waved his hands repeatedly.

"I see you've already dared to do it." Chen Li sneered.

"What do you mean by this?" Old Audi's smile froze for a moment.

Chen Li did not answer, but simply pointed into the distance.

Old Audi looked in the direction Chen Li was pointing, and as far as the eye could see, countless Swarm covered the entire New Penacony.

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Among them were insects vandalizing roadside buildings... Some insects were feasting on shop signs, while others smashed glass curtain walls to pieces with a flick of their tails.

Of course, there are also instances where insects and passersby are locked in fierce combat, causing the battle to spread to surrounding buildings.

The once thriving New Penacony is now a complete mess.

"Miraculous Forger... are you angry?" Old Audi scratched the back of his head somewhat awkwardly.

"Hmm... I'm not angry. On the contrary, I find it quite exciting to watch them fight like this." Chen Li stroked his chin, looking at the tourists in the distance who were battling the Swarm, his tone even carrying a hint of admiration.

This is more like a Paradise where there are no taboos!

"That's good..." Old Audi breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

"However, I'm not one to be taken advantage of. So, the compensation for the damage to the buildings caused by the Swarm will be deducted from your account," Chen Li said, changing the subject.

Old Audi's expression changed instantly. He looked again at the entire New Penacony complex, which had been ravaged by the Swarm, and felt like he was about to go bankrupt.

No, it's not a feeling, it's already bankrupt.

Everywhere there were shattered glass, collapsed signs, walls corroded with holes by insecticidal acid, and streetlights uprooted by overlord bugs... This destruction was everywhere in the New Penacony, because the Swarm was everywhere.

The Paradise Coins used in the New Penacony are incredibly valuable, with an exchange rate to Credits that is astonishing.

In New Penacony, Paradise Coins can be used to purchase food Blessing of Abundance, and even items condensed from various Path.

These New Penacony gadgets would be considered near- Miraculous Items on the open market, hence their exorbitant prices.

And what's more, Old Audi's attempts to control the insects to stop them from smashing things were completely futile. These insects were utterly mindless and impossible to manage.

"Hey, can we apply for bankruptcy liquidation?" Old Audi forced a smile that looked more like a grimace as he looked at Chen Li and asked.

"Are you joking at this moment?" Chen Li crossed his arms, looked down at Old Audi, and his face instantly turned cold.

Seeing Chen Li's unfriendly gaze, Old Audi broke out in a cold sweat.

But at the same time, his belief in obtaining the Miraculous Item only grew stronger.

Because Old Audi might really end up with nothing.

Only by winning the Holy Grail War and obtaining the Miraculous Item can one have a chance to turn the tide.

The old fallback options, like "if we can't win this battle, we can just go home and inherit our vast fortune," are no longer available.

"You'd better pray that the Clover Family's assets are enough to compensate for my losses," Chen Li said coldly, glancing at Old Audi.

"Otherwise what?" Old Audi asked Heart Wings.

"Then you can wait to work for me until you die. Even when your life ends and your soul dries up, you will still be unable to find release." Chen Li's voice was calm, but every word made Old Audi's heart clench violently.

"This doesn't sound like something a great Miraculous Forger would say. Your purpose in holding the Holy Grail War is for wishes and dreams, so mentioning money is a bit too vulgar," Old Audi said with a forced smile.

"Dreams? Wishes? Do you really think New Penacony is built on these Nihility things? No. What supports it is precisely the most vulgar thing you speak of: an endless stream of money. Money is the most solid Cornerstone New Penacony." Chen Li scoffed, looking down at Old Audi riding on the back of the Star-shattering King Worm.

Chen Li's voice wasn't loud, but it echoed clearly in the ears of Old Audi on the commercial street that had been ravaged beyond recognition by the Swarm.

Old Audi's expression froze... because he always felt that Chen Li was using his own words!

"I'd love to see you lead Swarm into New Penacony, risking your entire fortune for a chance to win a rare Miraculous Item. I'd even rather see you suffer a crushing defeat, becoming, as a capitalist, one of those exploited by capitalists." Chen Li's lips curled into a smile that sent chills down Old Audi's spine.

"!!" by Old Audi.

"However, I'm a fair person. So I'll just stand by and watch," Chen Li continued.

Hearing Chen Li's words, Old Audi broke out in a cold sweat.

Old Audi had never hated capitalism so much in all his years of life.

Of course, Old Audi also realized... Chen Li seemed to have a lot of opinions about him, and these opinions were obviously not just because the Swarm destroyed the building.

"Don't worry. Although I don't understand or respect your beliefs, I can still give you a chance. In this Holy Grail War, please me as much as you like." Chen Li seemed to have seen through what Old Audi was thinking, and continued.

After saying this, Chen Li walked away, his figure gradually disappearing at the end of the dilapidated commercial street.

Chen Li had no intention of correcting Old Audi's ideas.

Even if the other party admits their mistake in front of you, it's certainly not because they know they're wrong, but because they know they're going to die.

This kind of person deserves to go to hell, but it feels like letting them get away with it by sending them to hell is too lenient.

Only after Chen Li's figure completely disappeared around the corner of the commercial street, and the entire street was once again engulfed in the cacophony of Swarm buzzing, did a figure slowly emerge from the shadowy corner.

"It seems this Miraculous Forger doesn't quite like you," Guiji said with a hint of teasing.

"Different philosophies, that's only natural." Old Audi sighed deeply.

"I even feel that being spared from the clutches of that Miraculous Item called 'An Inch of Time, an Inch of Gold' is already an extra favor from them. Perhaps in their eyes, I'm just a termite gnawing frantically at the top of the oak tree in Penacony for money." Although his tone was tinged with regret, Old Audi's eyes were surprisingly calm as he looked at Guiji and said in a deep voice.

"A very accurate self-assessment." Guiji nodded in approval.

"This Holy Grail War has another reason for us to win. But I wonder... can he really keep his promise? No matter how despicable the victor is, will he still be able to forge Miraculous Item for him?" Old Audi muttered to himself, but his voice lacked confidence.

"I do have some say on this," Guiji said, his tone becoming somewhat strange.

"Oh? What do you mean?" Old Audi looked at Guiji.