Chapter 651: Chapter 80: Iron Blood
It is said in Greek legends.
Among the powers distributed by Zeus to the gods, Hecate holds a special position.
This goddess does not clearly belong to the celestial gods or the earth gods. She represents a kind of game, joy, and chance, representing the randomness of fate.
Moreover, she is in charge of demons and the souls of the netherworld.
She is also the patron of magic and witchcraft, and her name is seen frequently in spells.
Every moonlit night, she often appears at crossroads and cemeteries, accompanied by demons and the three-headed dog.
Thus, on the last day of every month, people always sacrifice eggs and fish at crossroads to her.
This was the information attached to the name ’Hecate’ in the list of the main personnel of the Roman Catholic Church in the East.
Chen Lusi, of course, had read it.
Although, because the highest responsible figure in the oriental affairs of the Roman Catholic Church rarely showed their face, most of this information was superficial and could be found in any search engine.
But the Authority Ability Source Canon, happens to be that the more superficial the elements, the more they become the main ability of an Empowerer.
Because what is known by everyone often means that the accepted ideology is also the most.
Xia Yue’s Giant Ant Authority, the explicit Heracles, and the implicit belief in oneself represent the most important elements of his Authority Ability Source Canon, that parable story — where there is a will, there is a way, courage, and Heracles.
Of course, perseverance might also be reflected in him to some extent.
Because Xia Yue wasn’t so strong from the beginning.
And Si Yujie’s Authority Ability of Autumn God Rushou follows the same principle, where two dragons are the most prominent elements of her Authority Ability Source Canon.
The abilities of Qi Peng, Wu Bin, and others also originate from the most prominent elements in their respective Source Canons.
Most Authority Abilities actually follow this characteristic.
If there’s an exception.
Chen Lusi’s Authority Ability is the exception.
Because whether it was Slashing, Illusion Soul, or Clockwork Man, there was fundamentally no connection between them, nor any similar Source Canon for reference. This is why Si Yujie, Xia Yue, Ji Xin, and others never understood what his Authority Ability truly was.
Because when everyone’s Authority Ability can be guessed based on the Source Canon more or less.
Chen Lusi’s kind without a Source Canon, and can’t match with most Source Canons, even lacking similar Source Canons, is definitely an outlier.
After all, some Authority Abilities, even if the exact Source Canon is unknown, can always find similar legends for cross-verification.
But Chen Lusi’s Authority Ability doesn’t match with the legends of his hometown... or even the entire city where his hometown is located, leaving people with no way to start.
However, anomalies like him are quite rare.
Most people’s Authority Abilities can be guessed from the name its most apparent ability.
The differences are nothing more than a matter of strength.
For example, at this moment.
Chen Lusi looked at the chaotic graveyard around him and the three roads before him, and he basically confirmed who the perpetrator was.
Because cemeteries and roads unmistakably pointed to Hecate, the most apparent elements in the legend of the Road Goddess from ancient Greek mythology.
And... the other party had already spoken.
"Welcome to my world... Mr. Chen Lusi."
The voice echoed in the tumultuous graveyard.
And the faint barking of dogs seemed to echo the voice, making it difficult to pinpoint the specific location from where the sound originated.
Of course, since the other party dared to speak, it was estimated that even if you could determine the specific location through the sound, it would be impossible to find the other party.
"I have to say, you really surprised me. I originally thought that pressuring the borderlines, Celestial Strategy Trading, and the courthouse would stretch Celestial Strategy Mansion’s combat power thin, keeping you on the run, ultimately causing fires in all three places and a complete collapse."
Hecate’s voice, laced with a hint of admiration, continued, "But I didn’t expect you to be so bold... leaving only three Celestial Strategies in the Imperial Capital, and most importantly, you alone actually held off the old era’s high-level Empowerers led by Wu Bin.
If I’m not mistaken, Ji Xin and the others of Celestial Strategy should be at the border now, right? With so many Celestial Strategies appearing together, Karen Otting and Schneider likely have bad odds, at least the border there is bound to fail, and whether they can survive becomes problematic.
...Using personal strength to make up for the lack of high-level combat power, what true Xia Yue style.
And you’re more direct than Xia Yue, your Authority Ability is more elusive than the Giant Ant... some technique controlling time, Daoist talisman, extraordinary physique, capable of interrupting high-level Empowerers’ techniques and Authority Abilities, even capable of retreating the Tai Sui from your regional folklore.
I watched from the side and couldn’t help but applaud for you! Really tremendous, just tremendous.
No wonder, no wonder Ji Xin dared to advance the public prosecution after Xia Yue’s passing when the situation was shaky, if it were me, having your combat power, I would dare too, As I watch from the side, I nearly reached a climax, let alone someone like Ji Xin living day by day with you.
...Easier to control than Xia Yue, more direct, an Authority Ability more enigmatic than Xia Yue, and even better looking than Xia Yue.
So-called reliance is just like this."
"..."
Chen Lusi remained expressionless, only when hearing Celestial Strategy Trading did his expression slightly shift, raising his head.
"You see, the gaze is exactly what I imagine from the powerful."
Hecate seemed to notice, softly chuckled and said, "Truly deserving as the most important reliance of Celestial Strategy Mansion in this prosecution... But from your appearance, it seems you don’t realize Celestial Strategy Trading is also part of my plan?"
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