Meanwhile.
Death God Academy.
Carl sat at his desk, his eyes hazy and illusory as his expression gradually turned grave.
"It seemed I still underestimated this Ranking List..."
Carl had seen A Tuo's fall, and he had also seen the sheer power of the Gabriel Armor.
Even though he believed he had already greatly overestimated the Ranking List, it still left him deeply shaken.
Holy Keisha, the greatest threat, had already been eliminated. Yet for some reason, Death God Karl still felt an inexplicable pressure in his heart.
Although Holy Keisha had fallen, Yan, the new Angel King, had obtained the Gabriel Armor, making up to some extent for Angel Civilization's shortage of top-tier combat power.
"It seemed I still had to speed things up..."
A strange glint flashed through Carl's eyes.
Light suddenly surged through the room. A man dressed in a purple robe and wearing a skull mask respectfully bowed.
"My God, Hua Ye has come calling."
Sino's voice was hoarse. "Should I drive him away?"
"No need. Let him in."
"Yes, My God Karl."
Not long afterward, an unbearably detestable, arrogant face swaggered into Death God Academy.
"Carl, that wasn't very honorable of you!"
Hua Ye sneered repeatedly. "We're partners. What you did wasn't appropriate, was it?"
"My apologies, King Hua Ye, but I do not know what you mean."
"Still playing dumb with me?"
A vicious glint flashed through Hua Ye's eyes. "There's something wrong with my Void Engine! You held something back!"
"When we surrounded Keisha, if I hadn't improvised, I'd have died under Keisha's blade long ago!"
After hearing this, Carl slowly let out a sigh. "So that was what this was about."
"So that's what it was? Hmph, and you're still nitpicking words with me!" Hua Ye strode up to Carl and slammed his hand down on the desk.
"Partners? Bullshit! Fine, you held something back, but I think you just wanted to use me as a disposable pawn! Tell me, did you tamper with the Void Engine inside me too?"
"Presumptuous! Hua Ye, how dare you act so recklessly before My God Karl!"
"Shut your mouth!"
Flames seemed to burn in Hua Ye's eyes. So furious that he laughed, he said, "Carl, I didn't see it before. I thought Ruo Ning was already cunning enough, but now it seems every civilization in the universe is nothing but shit in your eyes!"
"King Hua Ye, I think you have misunderstood."
Carl smiled faintly. "You are right. I do have the ability to tamper with a Void Engine, but doing so consumes an enormous amount of Void Essence. You should know how difficult Void Essence is to obtain. To scheme against Keisha this time, I nearly exhausted all the Void Essence I had stored. How could I possibly have tampered with your Void Engine?"
"Furthermore, I truly regard you as an ally, which is precisely why I would not tamper with your Void Engine. As for Shi Hao, he is my subordinate. How can the two be compared?"
"Oh? Is that so?"
Hua Ye stared fixedly at Carl, as if trying to see through this incomparably mysterious man. Unfortunately, he could see nothing.
"Fine... I'll believe you for now."
"It is wonderful that you understand. It will also greatly benefit our cooperation."
Carl said calmly, "However, I truly did not explain the plan to King Hua Ye. After all, I needed to make certain Keisha died, and I feared that King Hua Ye might remember old feelings..."
"Hmph... Remember old feelings, indeed." Hua Ye curled his lip. "Carl, you need to take responsibility for your actions!"
"I do still have another Void Engine here." Carl's voice paused slightly. "However..."
"I want that Void Engine!"
Seeing the hint of conflict and hesitation on Carl's face, Hua Ye immediately said, "Otherwise, there will be no cooperation!"
"So be it." Carl sighed, seemingly helpless. "Arrange someone, and I can install the Void Engine for him immediately."
"Remember, I want a flawless Void Engine!"
"As you wish."
After seeing Hua Ye off, Sino curled his lip disdainfully. "My God, I truly do not understand why you treat a male angel scum so courteously. If not for your supreme wisdom, My God, Hua Ye would still only be able to hide obediently in the Barren Star System!"
"Sino, you do not understand."
The expression on Carl's face turned teasing and mysterious.
The corners of her mouth lifted slightly. "Hua Ye wants Meru Heavenly Court, which overlaps with our plan. An ally I do not need to worry about betraying me is the most convenient tool. Naturally, such a tool must be properly maintained."
"As for these empty courtesies, if Hua Ye wants them, I will give them to him."
Although Sino was displeased by Hua Ye's attitude, Carl herself did not care, so he could only suppress his dissatisfaction and say respectfully, "My God is wise."
Just then.
Another change occurred above the heavens!
Carl raised her head, her eyes incomparably sharp.
"Look, everyone, the Ranking List!"
"It changed again! I've waited so long. It finally updated!"
"Yeah, I was starting to grow old waiting for it!"
Countless comments flooded the Light Screen.
Ever since Angel Civilization had been ranked second, every civilization had been wildly speculating during this period.
If Angel Civilization could only rank second, then just what kind of existence was first place?
It could not be that, like the Immortal Qin Empire Civilization, another civilization none of them had ever heard of suddenly appeared, could it?
Or perhaps it was simply the Immortal Qin Empire Civilization itself?
"The civilization ranked first this time cannot possibly be the Immortal Qin Empire Civilization!"
"Hm? What makes you say that?"
"The reason is simple. The Immortal Qin Empire Civilization is not even in the Known Universe! Even if its technology is that advanced, this is a contribution Ranking List!"
"If you ask me, first place belongs to Nether River Civilization!"
"Nether River Civilization? How could it possibly surpass Angel Civilization?"
"Heh, your vision is far too shallow! You simply do not understand My God Karl's grand strategy! My God Karl praises death and spreads the philosophy of death. The philosophy of death is more powerful than the Justice Order believed in by Angel Civilization. The philosophy of death is the truth of the entire universe! Naturally, it deserves first place!"
"Pah! What utter nonsense!"
"Hahahaha! You simply do not understand My God Karl's wisdom! You are only worthy of smelling My God Karl's farts!"
However, this result was also one that most civilizations accepted.
If Angel Civilization was not ranked first,
then Nether River Civilization was most likely the one ranked first.
Furthermore, this meant the Ranking List had determined that death was not the end of life.
Of course, some civilizations that still believed in the Angel Order were refuting the comments supporting Nether River Civilization. The Light Screen was practically in an uproar.
However, it still could not affect the Ranking List's update.
Before countless watching eyes.
The Ranking List finally announced first place.
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