"Did we win?"
Wen Wen, standing behind the barrier master, poked his head out with no regard for his dignity.
The barrier master shook his head and said, "We sort of won, and sort of didn't."
"The True Order monster created by that mysterious entity was indeed killed by me, but the most fundamental thing that created the True Order escaped."
"I didn't expect to stop it in the first place. After all, it's a power belonging to the Cataclysm-class. It's just returning to its本体."
"However, even if the other party can create another True Order, it will take some time and sufficient materials..."
"Materials..."
Wen Wen let go of the barrier master's sleeve and ran to the blurry mass, prodding it with a small stick.
"Ordinary cicada worms are made from plants, building materials, soil, metal, and various other junk. But this True Order-level cicada monster..."
"It should be an Upper Order-level angel!"
"Judging by the freshness of the blood, it was alive before!"
Wen Wen had heard the name of the Blue Cicada Holy Envoy at Dragon Pond Villa, so he didn't explicitly mention it to the barrier master.
The barrier master nodded. "Perhaps it's more than just an angel, and more than just Upper Order strength. I'll notify the Glorious Church and the association. Supernaturals of Middle Order strength or above should pay close attention, and take special countermeasures when necessary."
Wen Wen shrugged. The so-called special countermeasures were actually just a warning for everyone to commit suicide in time if they were captured.
It was just phrased more politely.
Then the barrier master looked at Wen Wen. "But speaking of which, why did this monster chase you?"
Wen Wen's expression remained unchanged. He had already thought of a plausible explanation.
"This might start with a monk who liked to remove curses for others..."
...
On the east side of Liaozhou City, by the coast, on a small deserted island.
Oh, it wasn't a deserted island anymore, just a larger reef.
The fierce battle at the True Order level had made this nameless small island disappear from the map forever.
Wu Liugen chanted Buddhist scriptures while using a scalpel to remove the curse from the Blue Cicada Holy Envoy who was pursuing him.
The Blue Cicada Holy Envoy, eager to thank him, was promptly had his neck severed and heart pierced by Wu Liugen.
After the curse removal, a period of rest was needed, otherwise, he might not be able to urinate in the future.
Wu Liugen's clothes were unwrinkled, clearly indicating he hadn't sustained any injuries in the fight.
However, he wasn't particularly proud, as he had anticipated this outcome.
He was the hope for the resurgence of Buddhism. If he couldn't even deal with a degenerated True Order, how could he compete with the Glorious Church?
But Wu Liugen also understood that this creature attacked him for the power of Buddhist faith within him.
Therefore, the existence of the blasphemer was not only a threat to the Glorious Church but also to declining sects like Buddhism.
It was even a threat to certain hidden organizations that worshipped evil gods. It was an enemy of faith.
If the Glorious Church was defeated by the blasphemer, other smaller religions would stand no chance against this behemoth. Thus, Wu Liugen decided to leave only after this matter was concluded.
The Blue Cicada Holy Envoy beside him grew weaker after a short period of rest.
So Wu Liugen, out of mercy, kicked its head off, a truly brutal scene.
After being kicked away, the Blue Cicada Holy Envoy completely lost its vitality. A blue light burst from its body and disappeared not long after.
Wu Liugen patted his clothes, preparing to leave and check on Wen Wen in Liaozhou City.
He had initially thought both Blue Cicada Holy Envoys would pursue him, which would have constituted a proper fight. But only one came after him. It seemed Wen Wen had just as many secrets hidden as he did.
Just a few steps out, Wu Liugen felt a cold sweat break out on his back.
"Something's wrong... I think I overlooked something."
"The power within the blue cicada monster came from the 'blasphemer'. Its return to its origin upon death was expected."
"But why did that power disappear after flying less than a hundred meters?"
"Unless..."
Wu Liugen suddenly looked in the direction where the blue energy had disappeared, his eyes emitting a golden light.
He could control others' senses, so he could also enhance his own. When a single sense was enhanced to its limit, it would manifest incredible abilities, capable of seeing through all illusions.
The old monks of Buddhism called Wu Liugen's ability... Clairvoyance!
With Clairvoyance activated, the world in Wu Liugen's eyes suddenly changed. The white clouds turned a sickly green, and the sky was somber and dim.
And in this strange sky, a breathtaking, colossal entity stood!
In the sea, a massive wooden cross, at least three hundred meters tall, stood erect. The wood showed no signs of splicing, and it was unclear what kind of colossal tree could have been used to construct such a massive cross.
And on that giant cross, a hundred-meter-tall blue cicada.
The cicada was entirely a metallic blue, with iridescent wings. Its enormous wings were nailed to the ends of the cross with iron nails over fifty meters long, and five similar iron nails were driven into the cicada's body in sequence.
Wu Liugen muttered, "This is the culprit that created those cicada worms, the blasphemer?"
As he saw the giant cicada, its eyes also turned towards him, and countless chaotic informations surged into Wu Liugen's brain.
"This is bad, I shouldn't have looked."
Wu Liugen made a decisive move, stuffing a handful of Bodhi seeds into his mouth and swallowing them whole.
Yes... they were the same kind that Wen Wen cherished.
Then, he began reciting Buddhist scriptures loudly. Golden scriptures flowed around him as he slowly retreated, step by step.
...
Led by the barrier master, Wen Wen returned to the previous suite.
Tao Qingqing and the other two pets were relieved to see Wen Wen return unharmed.
What put Wen Wen at ease was that the barrier master was preparing to stay at the hotel temporarily.
The incident of the Blue Cicada Holy Envoy chasing Wen Wen had made the barrier master realize the seriousness of the situation and that the root of the problem lay in Liaozhou City.
Therefore, not only would he be staying temporarily, but a large portion of the association's forces dispersed throughout Menxia Province would also be mobilized to Liaozhou City, greatly enhancing Wen Wen's safety.
Afterward, Wen Wen compensated the hotel owner and erased the memories of the relevant personnel.
However, what worried Wen Wen slightly was that he waited until nightfall, but Wu Liugen had not returned.
Based on Wen Wen's estimation, Wu Liugen's hidden strength should be considerable, and he shouldn't have been unable to deal with the degenerated True Order.
"Hmm... that bald thief cannot be judged by common sense. Perhaps after cutting off the curse for the Blue Cicada Holy Envoy, he went to comfort some unfortunate ladies."