The So-Called Gods Were Just a Group of Powerful Beings; Become Stronger, and They Could Be Suppressed with a Flip of the Hand

"What's wrong?"

Noticing Jiang Xiaorou's unusual behavior, Ning Chuan casually asked her about it.

Jiang Xiaorou raised her slender hand, pointed to the black eye-shaped stone tablet on the coffee table, and hesitated, "This eye pattern looks so familiar. I feel like I've seen it somewhere before?"

Upon hearing this, Ning Chuan became interested and said, "Tell me more about it."

"Let me think about it."

Seeing that Ning Chuan was interested, Jiang Xiaorou racked her brains to recall.

She really wanted to help Ning Chuan.

After a long while, Jiang Xiaorou's animal ears suddenly perked up, and she exclaimed excitedly, "I remember!"

This is the Eye of Omniscience, representing the Goddess of Night!

There's a temple dedicated to her in my hometown; I even went there once with my mother when I was little!

Ning Chuan raised an eyebrow slightly, and asked in surprise, "Isn't the Old Gods Society also considered a terrorist organization by other races?"

Jiang Xiaorou replied, "Yes Old Gods Society exists, but the gods they worship are different. On the continent inhabited by other races, various tribes and kingdoms have built temples for worship."

Upon hearing this, Ning Chuan's eyes flickered.

Suppressing the Old Gods Society while simultaneously worshipping deities is undoubtedly an ambiguous stance.

"The higher-ups of the alien race also believe that the gods may be resurrected..."

An idea flashed through Ning Chuan's mind. He looked at Jiang Xiaorou and asked, "Do you know anything about the resurgence of the gods?"

I don't know.

Jiang Xiaorou shook her head and said truthfully, "Some of the alien races believe that the gods are merely dormant and will one day descend upon this land!"

Jiang Xiaorou continued, "But many people also believe that all the gods are dead!"

The rise and fall of all things is a truth.

No life lasts forever!

"There's no definitive conclusion yet on the specifics."

"Learn."

Ning Chuan nodded and said that it was similar to what he had thought.

After saying this, Ning Chuan picked up the black-eyed stone tablet, examined it from front to back, and said, "Let's talk about the Goddess of Night."

He thought of the figure he had seen inside earlier.

Although blurry and indistinct, one can still vaguely discern its slenderness.

She does indeed resemble a woman.

Jiang Xiaorou thought for a moment and said, "In the legends of my hometown, the eyes of the Goddess of Night can see through people's hearts, and no lie can be hidden from her!"

With just one glance, she can know a person's past, present, and future...

Jiang Xiaorou recounted the events one by one.

Ning Chuan listened attentively.

"The ability to read minds... predict the future... explore memories—these are all methods of the soul. If the legends are true, the Goddess of Night must have a very high level of expertise in the arts of the soul!"

Ning Chuan listened and analyzed as he went.

He had no faith in the gods.

To put it bluntly, they are just a group of powerful beings who have proclaimed themselves gods.

Historical records.

The human race's powerful warrior, Ying Che, used the Divine Treasury of Ten Thousand Weapons to Ying Che and kill several people!

"Oh, right, there's one more thing!"

Jiang Xiaorou suddenly said, "Teaching Assistant Ning, do you remember the Moon God Ruins I mentioned?"

"Um."

Ning Chuan nodded. The Moon God Ruins are rich in spiritual martial arts, and most of the spiritual martial arts of the Ancient Martial Arts Research Institute originated from there.

"Is that where the Goddess of Night is buried?"

Ning Chuan's thoughts wandered.

Jiang Xiaorou denied it, saying, "No, according to legend, the Moon God Ruins were once a palace of the Goddess of Night. Of course, it's hard to say whether it's true or not, and there are also some symbols of other gods inside."

The two chatted for a while longer.

Jiang Xiaorou took the Martial Seal and left.

Ning Chuan didn't stay in the apartment for long. He took a hovercar to the courtyard where Wei Chen was.

Wei Chen did not help him seal the Black Eye Stone Tablet.

Because it's unnecessary.

According to Wei Chen, all Divine Relic possess similar power, but they are very stable and will not exhibit any abnormalities unless probed with mental energy.

However, to Ning Chuan's regret, Wei Chen was also uncertain about the resurgence of the gods.

A few more days passed.

The autumn rain finally stopped, but the temperature didn't rise. The sunlight shining on the earth offered no warmth, and the weather grew colder day by day.

November 7th, Saturday.

Commercial area.

With a cold expression and an aura that warned others to stay away, Xie Lian walked into an upscale bar on the street, intending to drown his sorrows in alcohol.

He knew that Ning Chuan was about to complete his Spirit Forging Meditation Method. At this stage, his most important task was to catch up and repair the mental cultivation method he had chosen. Only in this way could he hope to withstand the pressure exerted by Ning Chuan in the future.

Repairing martial arts techniques is no simple matter!

The methods of cultivating mental power, in particular, are extremely difficult.

He usually struggles to find a solution, but now, under the immense pressure from Ning Chuan, the difficulty has increased even further. He often finds himself in a state of panic and can't even calm his mind.

Only by numbing the brain with alcohol can one obtain temporary peace.

Although it was a day off, the bar was still empty, with hardly any customers.

Competition within Galaxy University is fierce. The so-called two-day weekend is simply a way for the school to give students more free time to make arrangements that suit them better, rather than a genuine two-day break.

At the entire bar, only one petite girl was drinking alone.

Xie Lian glanced at her and frowned, recognizing the girl as Ning Chuan's alien female secretary.

Jiang Xiaorou.

"Unlucky!"

Xie Lian cursed inwardly, feeling somewhat annoyed. He disliked Ning Chuan, and by extension, he disliked everyone around Ning Chuan.

At this moment, Jiang Xiaorou vaguely sensed Xie Lian's arrival, but pretended not to see him. She forcefully put down her empty wine glass, slamming it against the bar with a loud thud, and said with a hint of drunkenness, "Another one, the kind brewed with precious herbs, it's also useful for Martial Artist!"

Her movements, expressions, and words were completely natural and genuine, without a trace of affectation.

Of course, Jiang Xiaorou's acting skills weren't naturally exceptional.

It's just a matter of Proficiency.

After discussion, Ning Chuan and Song Shiyu decided that Jiang Xiaorou would leak the information to Xie Lian.

If Xie Lian's intelligence doesn't reveal any obvious targeting, the person he 'Xie Lian ultimately bribe will most likely be Jiang Xiaorou.

This leak presents an opportunity for a meeting.

Therefore, under the guidance of several psychological experts from the Federation Investigation Bureau and military intelligence agencies, Jiang Xiaorou has rehearsed repeatedly and knows how to deal with various situations.

"Miss Jiang has a really good tolerance for alcohol. Even a fine wine like ' Wind and Moon ' can make Knight drunk if he doesn't try to suppress it."

The bartender greeted us warmly, a fawning smile on his face.

Everyone knows that the future of the current World Walker is bright and glorious. Although the girl in front of us is of a different race, as long as we get on Ning Chuan's good side, her future will be bright.

In the future, his status in the Federation will surpass that of many important figures!

"It's better if it's a little less, then it's easier to get drunk, which can relieve some pressure." Jiang Xiaorou shook her head, feigning dissatisfaction, but actually speaking with a hint of pride, "Teaching Assistant Ning is too outstanding. Being around him, you unconsciously feel immense pressure!"

The bartender gave a wry smile, not hiding his envy, and said, "Miss Jiang, please don't provoke me. If I could establish some connection with the World Walker, I'd be willing to give up half my life!"

"To be fair, he's even more powerful than the previous 'World Walker '."

The bartender smiled and flattered, "Leaving aside personal strength, as long as you complete the Spirit Forging Meditation Method, you'll definitely be a big shot at the top of the Federation's pyramid!"

A proud look appeared on Jiang Xiaorou's face as she nodded and said, "Of course! The existence of mental power cultivation methods in the Federation is a foregone conclusion!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Lian had already walked to the bar, attracting the attention of the two men.

He sat down in a chair next to Jiang Xiaorou, expressionless, and said calmly, "Two cups of the finest ' Splendor ' tea, one for me and one for her!"

"No... no!"

Upon seeing Xie Lian's arrival, Jiang Xiaorou jumped to her feet like a startled rabbit, saying, "Committee Member Xie, I... I suddenly remembered something, I must go now!"

With that, she strode quickly toward the door, intending to leave.

"Sit down!"

Xie Lian gave a cold shout, carrying a hint of Knight pressure, which made Jiang Xiaorou's face turn pale and freeze in place.

Then, he looked at the trembling bartender and said, "Stand guard outside the bar. Temporarily close the business. Don't tell anyone. I won't harm Jiang Xiaorou, but if you dare to leak any information, a mere upstart in the World Walker of martial arts can't protect your safety!"

The bartender turned pale upon hearing this, and looked at Jiang Xiaorou with pleading eyes, not knowing what to do.

He was just a service staff member at Galaxy University, and at most he had met some important people, but he had no special privileges or status.

With Xie Lian's power, if he really wanted to kill him...

After today, the number of missing persons in the Federation will increase by one!

"Get out!"

Jiang Xiaorou gritted her teeth, took a deep breath as if gathering her courage, and said, "Counselor Xie, what can I do for you? Please speak quickly, I have too much work to do and I need to go see Assistant Teacher Ning right away!"

Xie Lian glanced at her, understanding the implication, and coldly sneered, "Trying to intimidate me with Ning Chuan? Do you think I'm afraid!"

"The teaching assistant Ning you mentioned is the one the department assigned to me, but I didn't want her!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaorou remained silent, following the guidance of the psychologists, she pursed her lips tightly and rubbed the hem of her clothes with her fingers.

Xie Lian snorted coldly, making no attempt to hide anything, and asked directly, "Tell me, what level has Ning Chuan reached with his repaired Spirit Forging Meditation Method?!"

Jiang Xiaorou's tone seemed a bit too certain before.

"I... I don't know. Most of the time, I just helped Assistant Instructor Ning transport the Martial Seal."

Do you think I'd believe that?

Xie Lian tapped the table, a mocking smile on his face, and said, "Judging from your tone just now, you don't seem to be unaware!"

Jiang Xiaorou lowered her gaze slightly, still refusing, and said, "This is Assistant Instructor Ning's personal secret. If you want to know, you can ask him. I have no right to tell you!"

No! You should tell me!

Xie Lian emphasized, his tone becoming stern, "I am a member of the Ancient Martial Arts Research Institute and have the right to know the progress of an assistant instructor's restoration of martial arts. This is a power granted to me by Galaxy University!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaorou's eyes flickered uncertainly. After a long while, she seemed to soften her stance and emphasized, "I'm just a secretary."

"When a tiger and a lion fight, the first to die is often the ant that is accidentally stepped on!"

Xie Lian pressed on, coldly saying, "My patience is limited. Once it runs out, you won't have a good end!"

"My questioning of you is in accordance with regulations and school rules, but you, a member of a different race, are deliberately concealing information. I have every reason to suspect you of having ulterior motives, and killing you wouldn't be a big mistake!"

Xie Lian made a direct threat.

Jiang Xiaorou's pretty face paled, her breathing quickened, and she said with barely suppressed panic, "In that case, Assistant Instructor Ning won't let you off the hook either!"

Xie Lian sneered, "Do you think Ning Chuan will let me go now? He's not dealing with me right now simply because he doesn't have the ability!"

"He wants to kill me. He either needs to advance to the Heavenly King or complete the Spirit Forging Meditation Method!"

Xie Lian said coldly, "Let's not even talk about whether Ning Chuan can do these two methods. Even if he could, how long would it take him?"

"Practicing martial arts and repairing martial techniques are both becoming increasingly difficult!"

"Perhaps even when I grow old naturally, Ning Chuan won't be able to do it, let alone avenge a secretary like you!"

Xie Lian explained the pros and cons, trying to break down Jiang Xiaorou's psychological defenses.

Jiang Xiaorou remained tight-lipped, which made him increasingly uneasy.

"Committee Member Xie, don't go too far. The truth is not as simple as you think. With Assistant Professor Ning's abilities, killing you right now would be a piece of cake..."

As they were talking, Jiang Xiaorou seemed to realize something, her pretty face paled slightly, and she quickly shut her mouth.

The next moment, she seemed to realize something was wrong and said somewhat flusteredly, "No matter what, I'm Assistant Professor Ning's secretary. Even if you're a committee member, I can't tell you without his permission!"

Xie Lian didn't care about this follow-up statement; his attention was entirely focused on the first sentence Jiang Xiaorou had said.

Ning Chuan has the ability to kill him right now!

A bad feeling welled up in Xie Lian's heart, making him somewhat flustered.

Just as he had just analyzed, Ning Chuan wanted to kill him without incurring too great a price; there were only two paths he could take: advancing to the Heavenly King or perfecting his Spirit Forging Meditation Method.

Given Ning Chuan's previous display of strength, the former is impossible.

Even if you do manage to do it, there's no need to hide it.

If it's the latter, the chances are still slim, but there is indeed a possibility of it happening!

Thinking of this, Xie Lian's hand, which was gripping the bar, began to tremble.

Don't panic!

Xie Lian gritted his teeth, trying to reassure himself. "It's just a harsh remark; most likely, this girl is just trying to scare me!"

"The restoration of martial arts techniques becomes increasingly difficult as you progress!"

" Ning Chuan had truly succeeded, he should have announced it to the world long ago, thus ascending to a high position within the Federation..."

Xie Lian was lost in thought, but the more he analyzed it, the less calm he became.

Ning Chuan's series of actions in restoring martial arts are completely illogical.

As for concealing or failing to report it, that's not exactly incomprehensible.

Whether they are researchers or teaching assistants, as long as they are repairing the damaged martial arts techniques of the Ancient Martial Arts Research Institute, they theoretically belong to Galaxy University.

Xie Lian himself had fantasized that one day, if he could complete a method for cultivating spiritual power, he hoped to possess it for himself.

However, due to the pressure from Galaxy University and the Federal Government, this is not an option.

He doesn't have that ability.

But Ning Chuan is different. As a contemporary World Walker, he is expected to become Heavenly King. His future potential is beyond that of researchers. By using some means, it would not be difficult for him to transfer ownership of the Spirit Forging Meditation Method to his own name.

At that time, greater benefits can be obtained.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Xie Lian dared not think any further. Suddenly, he roared and said coldly, " Jiang Xiaorou, do you know that concealing and failing to report martial arts techniques, especially methods for cultivating spiritual power, is an absolute capital offense!"

A look of fear flashed in Jiang Xiaorou's eyes. Although she tried her best to suppress it, it was still noticeable to outsiders.

I don't understand what you're saying!

Jiang Xiaorou immediately refuted her, raising her voice considerably, as if to prove that what she said was true.

"Still dare to talk back!"

Xie Lian suppressed his panic and became even more assertive. He slammed his hand on the bar and said coldly, "This involves methods of cultivating spiritual power, and it concerns the future of the Federation. Do you think Heavenly King won't come to search your soul? Can you keep it a secret?!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaorou staggered back a step, her pretty face Bai Qi. After a long while, she gritted her teeth and said, "So what if the Heavenly King searches my soul? Even if Assistant Instructor Ning tells me he has completed the Spirit Forging Meditation Method, it's just empty talk!"

"Isn't it normal for a boss to boast to his subordinates?"

"Teaching Assistant Ning's actual repair progress is only 95%!"

Jiang Xiaorou seemed quite nervous, constantly explaining, "Repairing martial arts isn't about linear proportions; it requires inspiration. It's understandable that we won't be able to complete the later parts even after a hundred years..."

Xie Lian raised his trembling hand, picked up a glass of wine, and gulped it down, no longer interested in hearing what happened next.

Jiang Xiaorou's attitude and words perfectly matched his worst thoughts.

Ning Chuan has completed the Spirit Forging Meditation Method!

They were simply trying to gain greater profits, so they kept it a secret for the time being.

After all, the process of repairing martial arts techniques requires first deducing them in one's mind and confirming that there are no errors before repairing the inscribed patterns in the Martial Seal.

Ning Chuan could have kept it completely hidden.

"What to do?"

"Don't panic, it might not be true yet!"

"But what if..."

Xie Lian was unsettled and lost his composure.

Seeing Xie Lian fall into a deathly silence, Jiang Xiaorou thought for a moment and said nothing more.

Too much of a good thing is bad.

She quietly took a step, trying to leave, but seeing that Xie Lian didn't stop her, she quickly quickened her pace and rushed out of the bar like the wind.

Xie Lian remained unmoved. He had already learned the news, but he couldn't actually kill Jiang Xiaorou to vent his anger.

"Or... should I report this to the Heavenly King?"

An idea flashed through his mind, but Xie Lian dismissed it before it could even take hold.

"No!"

"Even if Ning Chuan were to resist to the death, and even if he were to admit it, compared to perfecting the Spirit Forging Meditation Method, taking it for himself is a trivial matter, and he might not even face any serious punishment!"

Xie Lian knew in his heart that with the news of the completion of the Spirit Forging Meditation Method, Ning Chuan could be safe and sound.

But he definitely won't.

At that time, Ning Chuan had every reason and ability to eliminate him!

"Perhaps I'm just overthinking it. Jiang Xiaorou's claim that Ning Chuan has the ability to kill me is just a way to hire someone with his vast wealth!" The pressure felt like a mountain crashing down on Xie Lian, making it hard to breathe. He comforted Xie Lian, "Don't scare yourself. Ning Chuan might have deliberately had Jiang Xiaorou leak this to me to make me panic!"

Xie Lian tried to mediate repeatedly, but as before, the results were minimal.

He remained anxious.

Fortunately, this anxiety didn't last long.

The next day.

Jiang Xiaorou took the Martial Seal of the Spirit Forging Meditation Method and entered the Ancient Martial Arts Research Institute for another verification.

Completeness reaches 95%!

This progress is exactly as Jiang Xiaorou said at the bar.

Xie Lian was no longer uneasy.

Because, I was completely panicked!