Roger’s guess was quite accurate.
A few days later, he indeed received a secret invitation.
“Look at this…” He waved the invitation in his hand. The emerald green cover was decorated with golden and silver threads, making it appear extremely luxurious.
“Even if we obediently stay on the ship, people will still come knocking on our door.”
“Viscount Birovan?”
Adams opened the invitation and slightly furrowed his brow: “Just a viscount?!”
“At least in Emerald Harbor, he was the first to receive the news and deliver the invitation to us…”
Roger wore a slight smile: “Furthermore, this Viscount Birovan is no ordinary person… His ancestor held the title of Duke of Emerald! However, after being defeated by the Conqueror King, all the male heirs of the main branch were punished, and the women were sold into slavery. Even the title of Duke of Emerald was revoked. It wasn’t until recently that this Viscount Birovan rose to prominence…”
It is always a popular story, both in the East and West, when a member of a collateral line strives to restore the family’s former glory.
“Is that so? No wonder he possesses such tremendous power and connections!”
Adams immediately became solemn.
The influence of such aristocratic families is not easily erased in just a short time.
Not to mention, among the nobility in Emerald Harbor, there is actually much sympathy for that unfortunate Duke who lost everything.
After all, putting oneself in another’s shoes, who would willingly have their noble title stripped away, leaving their descendants to live as commoners?
In the aristocratic circles where bloodline and seniority are highly valued, this Viscount Birovan could naturally inherit the political legacy of the former Duke of Emerald and could practically be regarded as a minor duke.
Roger continued, “It has only been several decades since the Conqueror King unified the entire continent. Although a long time has passed, it is still not enough to erase the memories of the older generations…”
“Hmm, it seems he is someone we can utilize. Still, I wonder about his sincerity—whether it is genuine or not…”
Adams stroked his chin, “But sir, where did you learn all of this information from?”
“From books, naturally!”
Roger raised the thick volume in his hand, “This book records the kingdom’s history very clearly. It is quite useful intelligence. Your suspicion, however, is worth our consideration. After all, the Conqueror King is still alive. It is hard to imagine how this Viscount Birovan could have received his title if he harbored rebellious intentions.”
“So, is this a trap?”
Adams’ expression immediately turned serious.
“It’s possible, but only a possibility…”
Roger smiled slightly, his expression enigmatic.
“So what do you suggest we do, sir?”
Adams was genuinely surprised this time.
“Well, it’s just a meeting invitation, nothing too serious. Naturally, we should go and take a look…”
Roger replied nonchalantly, “After all, we are both ‘outsiders’ and know nothing about the power struggles among the kingdom’s upper echelons!”
…
“A foreign ship has appeared in Emerald Harbor?”
Wu Ming, far away in the capital, had also received the report.
“It seems they might be people from the Western continent. It seems even the storms cannot stop human greed…”
He sighed softly, “Before long, adventurers from the East will also begin to appear.”
Of course, such minor worldly matters were merely probes—tentative explorations.
To true immortals and deities, or even beings comparable to deities, these were nothing more than small games.
The real test would come from the higher realms.
“Come out!”
With a cold snort, a portal opened from a corner of the palace, and the Holy Angel he had met before stepped out: “Great Domain Lord, Viscount of the Blue Dragon, William Wallace, my Lord wishes to see you!”
“My Lord? The god, the Eye of Surveillance?”
Wu Ming’s expression shifted slightly, and suddenly, he sensed a terrifying divine will descend upon the divine messenger before him.
Divine Descent!
True gods cannot remain in the mortal realm for long; their true forms usually reside in their divine realms, with only avatars sent out to act.
At this moment, what Wu Ming saw was not a divine avatar, but rather a divine descent, where a fragment of the god’s will was projected into a believer’s body, forming a temporary avatar-like existence.
Even though it might cause irreversible damage to the divine messenger, at this moment, it undoubtedly represented the Eye of Surveillance!
“Lord Eye of Surveillance!”
Wu Ming slightly bowed.
As he performed the gesture, he felt an all-pervasive divine power sweeping through the hall, particularly targeting him, as if attempting to uncover all his secrets.
But at this moment, his Temple of the Main God concealed infinite space within a tiny form, and his magical abilities were similarly hidden. He appeared exactly like a terrestrial immortal.
“The Eye of Surveillance is not a sixth-tier deity in the divine path, but a seventh-tier! A Golden Immortal’s status!”
At the moment the divine power rippled, Wu Ming had already determined the rank of the Eye of Surveillance.
“However, with just a fragment of will descending, attempting to see through the Temple’s disguise is utterly impossible!”
At this moment, if Wu Ming deliberately concealed his true power, even a Golden Immortal would have a fifty-fifty chance of being deceived, let alone this temporary avatar formed through divine descent.
“William Wallace! I have descended to deliver the final decree of the gods!”
The divine messenger spoke slowly, his voice steady and solemn, carrying an aura of absolute authority, as if every word he uttered was an absolute truth of the world!
This was the majesty of a true god!
“The name of the Kingdom of Seer must be changed to a duchy, and it must open itself to the Western nations, including religious rights. According to the principle of reciprocity, the Empire of Dachang shall also enjoy the same treatment here.”
He declared solemnly, “And you shall have ten years!”
“Why? Why shorten our adaptation period by half?”
Wu Ming furrowed his brow.
“This is the time we have collectively decided after careful evaluation…”
Suddenly, a tremendous aura emanated from the divine messenger: “Do you intend to defy the will of the gods, mortal?”
Obviously, if the Kingdom of Seer had a true god backing it, it would not have been reduced to such a state.
But now, having assessed the strength of the Seer continent, the Eye of Surveillance spoke with indifference, showing no courtesy whatsoever.
In this world, true gods are like nuclear weapons in different nations. A country without one will naturally be at a disadvantage internationally, forced to give up many benefits.
“Also, I have seen some pitiful refugees arriving on the continent of Seer. Many of them are innocent and unaware. You must not harm them, or it will be considered a declaration of war by all nations!”
The thunderous voice echoed throughout the palace, and the palace maids and courtiers had long since fainted at the beginning of the divine descent.
A golden radiance spread throughout the palace, transforming the interior and exterior into two separate worlds.
Divine grace is like an ocean; divine wrath is like a prison!
“Sorry, I must refuse!”
As Wu Ming listened to these demands, he inwardly rolled his eyes.
He knew that reasoning with these deities would be utterly useless.
Weakness invites aggression. Without a true god to back one up, one could only suffer oppression.
But at this moment, a cold smile appeared on his lips, and he firmly rejected the demands of the Eye of Surveillance.
“You defy a true god, mortal!”
Boom!
The golden radiance had already filled the palace, but now it condensed into something tangible, boiling like a fire about to ignite.
To a true god, a legendary domain lord was practically nothing.
Therefore, upon seeing the provocation from this tiny ant, the divine might surrounding the Eye of Surveillance surged several times over, exuding an overwhelming pressure, like a mountain crushing an egg.
“This is not defiance, for these are the divine decrees issued by my god!”
Wu Ming straightened his back, a pale white glow emerging from his body, resisting the oppressive divine force from the outside.
“Hmm? This is… divine power!”
The Eye of Surveillance took a step back: “A completely unfamiliar attribute. Could this be a native god of this world?”
He had only sent a fragment of his will, which limited his power. Though sufficient to eliminate a fifth-tier domain lord, it would be utterly crushed if confronted by any true god.
“Yes, this is the guardian of our continent—the Infinite Lord of the Temple!”
Wu Ming wore a look of devoutness on his face.
In reality, this was merely a temporary power boost he had given himself using the Temple of the Main God.
With his experience of deceiving and swindling his way through the steampunk world, he now handled such matters with great ease.
“Hmm… granting divine protection and miracles to his followers. Indeed, a true god!”
The Eye of Surveillance was immediately deceived. After all, with his limited knowledge, he had no idea that within the multiverse, there existed an artifact like the Temple of the Main God!
The Eye of Surveillance’s tone immediately softened: “It is also my duty to determine whether a being qualifies as a true god and whether it has the right to spread its faith!”
He gazed expectantly into the void but perceived nothing.
Only a vague will, wrapped in divine power, arrived: “To protect the kingdom and territory…”
“Hmm, it seems this god has just been born and is still somewhat hazy in consciousness…”
The Eye of Surveillance mused inwardly.
Among gods, there were all sorts of strange beings, but even the weakest and most foolish was still a true god! And that changed everything.
Boom!
At this moment, a column of milky white light descended, enveloping Wu Ming’s entire body, clearly expressing its stance.
“A Chosen of the gods?!”
The Eye of Surveillance’s eyes flickered slightly. He bowed toward the void: “Protector of the Duchy of Seer, Infinite Lord of the Temple, I have no intention of opposing you or humiliating your chosen.”
“Now that this continent has a true god, everything can be resolved smoothly!”
After waiting for a long time without receiving a response from the so-called “deity,” the Eye of Surveillance redirected his attention back to Wu Ming.
“Mortal of legend, Chosen of the gods, you must have your god appear in the Western continent within one month at the divine assembly. There, He will determine the future of this land together with us!”
Upon discovering that the continent of Seer was not without divine backing, the Eye of Surveillance immediately changed his attitude significantly.
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