nyslfriends Chapter 28: System Upgrade LV2
Chapter 28: System Upgrade LV2
"You bastard! Why didn't you say so sooner!" Li Ang roared in fury.
Edmund was currently his strongest military officer, and losing an arm as a result would severely weaken his fighting strength, a price far too high.
Sahudin spread his hands, looking completely innocent: "Your Majesty, I... I definitely shouted it just now!"
Steward Mike's voice was icy cold: "You call that a warning? It's clearly malicious! Your Majesty, please allow me to drag him away and behead him immediately!"
Leon stared intently at Sahudin, his gaze sharp as a knife: "Speak! Do you have any way to save them?"
Sahudin looked helpless: "Your Majesty, there is really no way. The corrosive power of this [Corrupted Relic] is extremely domineering. The secret method taught by the Pope can only protect me from harm upon contact. If others suffer a backlash, I am truly powerless to help them."
"Since you're completely useless, why keep you around!" Li Ang roared in fury.
"Men, drag this piece of trash out and hack him to death!"
Several palace guards stepped forward to drag the ashen-faced Sahudin away.
At that moment, a sudden change occurred!
"Your Majesty, spare me! Wait!"
Sahuddin struggled desperately, shouting hoarsely, "Lord Edmund... Lord Edmund seems to have an extraordinary physique; perhaps there's still a chance!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw that Edmund was holding his breath and concentrating intently.
The fighting spirit and corrupting power that were originally intertwined and fighting within his right arm suddenly had two new alien energies added to it!
A pure and dazzling silver light, majestic like a dragon, awakens from the depths of the heart;
The other was a thick, heavy, earthy-colored glow, majestic as a mountain, bursting forth from the muscles and bones.
These two forces were overwhelming and difficult to resist. As soon as they appeared, they intervened in the battle with an overwhelming force!
With the support of silver and brown energies, the previously stagnant balance within Edmund's body was instantly broken, giving him an overwhelming advantage.
The troublesome corrupting force was gradually defeated and completely suppressed and driven away.
About an incense stick later, the terrifying black color on Edmund's right arm gradually faded, restoring its original skin color.
"Pfft!"
He suddenly spat out a mouthful of thick, black blood, then exhaled a long breath of turbid air. Although his breathing was weak, it was steady.
"Edmund, how are you feeling?" Leon rushed forward and asked with concern.
Edmund moved his right arm; although it was still stiff, the feeling of decay and numbness had disappeared.
"Your Majesty, I am alright."
After a moment's thought, Li Ang understood the reason.
The Silver Dragon Heart and Titan Muscles that had been transplanted earlier were activated at the critical moment. The primal power of the two supreme races protected their master, which helped Edmund withstand this strange corruption and erosion.
If it were an ordinary Dou Zun, this arm would have been lost.
The net weaver, Sahudin, also gasped deeply.
"Lord Edmund, you are truly powerful! This is unbelievable! I once saw a peak-level Dou Zun (Battle Venerable) also corrupted and crippled!"
"The Pope said that the only person who could emerge unscathed was Guy the Great, decades ago!"
Sahudin revealed some secrets.
Now that Edmund is safe and sound, Leon spares Sahudin's life for the time being.
"Edmund, be extra careful when dealing with heretical cults in the future! Don't be reckless just because you're highly skilled! The methods of heretical cults are ever-changing and unpredictable; you really can't let your guard down!"
Li Ang took the opportunity to warn Edmund that he should be more cautious in his actions in the future.
Edmund also learned a profound lesson: "Yes, Your Majesty! I will certainly be more careful in the future!"
As for Sahudin, its greatest role now is to directly contact the source of corruption—the "Corrosive Feast Vessel"!
Li Anle ordered Sahudin to disclose all matters concerning the Sinister sect.
This Sahudin did indeed cooperate, revealing all the corrupt sect's control over the capital region, as well as some of their spies.
Although Chief Steward Mac's court warriors carried out a brutal sweep of the capital region, there were still a dozen or so hidden agents. However, thanks to Sahudin's betrayal, those villains only had one fate: death.
"There are twelve high-ranking spies in total. Nine are high-ranking officials from various administrative departments (such as the Grain Department, Treasury Department, Tax Department, and Armaments Department), two are barons, and one is a viscount!"
Leon looked at the list of names given by Sahudin and was furious.
"These former bureaucrats and nobles in the capital, enjoying a life of luxury, drawing salaries from the kingdom, and exercising the privileges granted by it, are actually secretly colluding with heretical sects! They are truly despicable!"
Steward Mike's expression remained cold: "Your Majesty, I will deal with these traitors!"
Subsequently, Sahudin explained the effects of the [Rotten Feast Sprout Dish] to Li Ang in detail.
Li Ang ordered the clerk to record every single word that Sahudin had said.
Just now, thanks to the rescue of more than 100,000 residents of Xianhua Town.
Under Andrew's direction, the officials of the Kingdom's Propaganda Department struck while the iron was hot, instructing the residents to express their gratitude to His Majesty the King.
Andrew waved his hands, shouting excitedly, "Gentlemen! Your salvation is entirely due to His Majesty the King's mercy! Without His Majesty the King, you would still be enslaved by the demonic Toland!"
"It was His Majesty the King who dispatched his brave and fearless warriors to slay the heretics!"
"Now, let us offer our most sincere praise to His Majesty the King! Let us shout with unwavering devotion: Long live His Majesty the King!"
Andrew is a very eloquent speaker and is good at inspiring and rallying people.
The faith points gathered by more than 100,000 residents amount to an enormous sum!
With the faith points he had accumulated before, the total number of faith points in Li Ang's system has reached: 400,000 faith points!
Moreover, it continues to grow at a rapid pace every day!
"Now that we've gathered enough Faith Points, there's no need to hesitate!"
Li Ang directly spent 300,000 faith points to upgrade the [Golden Faith Godhood] system!
"Deduct 300,000 Faith Points! Initiating system upgrade!"
"System upgrade in progress! System upgrade progress: +10%... +20%... +100%!"
"System upgrade complete!"
Within his sea of consciousness, the little yellow weasel sprite seemed to be bathed in holy light, becoming energetic and spirited.
An orange halo has appeared on the little elf's forehead!
A crisp notification sound followed immediately: "Congratulations, host! The system has successfully upgraded to LV2!"
"System Level 2 functions and permissions have been unlocked. Please enjoy them, host!"
As the system completed its upgrade, a more powerful and subtle perception seemed to naturally merge into Li Ang's mind.
With a thought, Li Ang's gaze fell once again on the eerie [Rotten Feast Vessel].
No further explanation was needed from Sahudin; the system's powerful built-in scanning and analysis function had already activated, and the [Rotten Feast Spore Vessel] before them was completely analyzed:
Item: [Rotten Feast Spore Dishes]
Mark: Impure Relic (Level 7)
Effect 1: Reproduction and Regeneration (Enhances the reproductive capabilities of all living beings!)
Effect 2: Spread of Plague (Enhances the spread of plague and disease!)
Effect 3: Nourishing through Pain (It feeds on the negative emotions and life force of living beings, such as pain and despair, to nourish itself, maintain and enhance the effectiveness of pollution.)