It was an outright threat, but Xu Zhi had the strength to back it up. Under normal circumstances, the others could have joined forces to suppress her, but faced with such an opportunity, not a single [Cup] could remain rational. No one wanted someone else to get there first, and they all knew perfectly well that cooperation was impossible in the face of such an opportunity.
Under those circumstances, Xu Zhi's threat achieved the greatest possible effect.
As for canceling the ritual so no one could have this opportunity?
That was impossible.
They could fight over this opportunity, slaughter one another, but they could never give it up.
Because that would be irreverence toward the "Lord." No believer would do such a thing.
"Then it's settled. Whoever kills Ling before the sacrificial ritual begins will gain the qualification. Otherwise, the qualification will be hers."
That was the final result of the discussion.
It sounded unfavorable to Xu Zhi, but once those words were spoken, it was practically certain that Xu Zhi would obtain the qualification.
After all, killing Xu Zhi alone was destined to be an exceedingly difficult task. And even if someone killed Xu Zhi and gained the qualification, the others certainly would not pass up the chance to strike that person down.
The ritual still needed time to prepare. For now, they were merely discussing the slot, which also gave them time to kill Xu Zhi.
About another two days passed before preparations for the ritual finally began. It was estimated that at least three more days would be needed before everything was ready. Meanwhile, within the Lost Land, Xu Zhi had already sensed the auras of her other Familiars drawing near.
The closest one was Doggie.
Before its figure even appeared before Xu Zhi, its excessively enthusiastic,