Stronger with Crimson Modifier

Chapter 461: Chapter 364: God of the Human World [2]

On the ground.

A massive gathering place was situated there.

Though its area was much smaller compared to the colossal Steel City, the level of security within its walls far exceeded that of a typical large gathering place.

Watchtowers stood everywhere.

All manner of defensive fortifications were in place.

The guards’ gazes were sharp and piercing.

They were ever-vigilant against any potential threats.

At this moment, inside the conference room of a tall building, the atmosphere was heavy enough to be suffocating. The silence was absolute.

You could have heard a pin drop.

The oppressive atmosphere felt like the calm before a storm, making one’s chest tighten and breathing difficult.

A group of Evolvers stood neatly to one side, their expressions varied.

Without exception, all of their gazes were focused on the figure at the head of the room.

After hearing his subordinate’s report, Mukedo’s expression instantly grew as dark and stormy as a tempestuous night sky.

"Kaius went to the Southern Theater Command. Why didn’t you inform me of this?"

His gaze, sharp as a blade, fell upon the man before him.

Before him stood a heavyset, sturdy man wrapped in animal hides. His short, flaxen hair stood on end like steel needles, and his eyes were deep-set.

One look was enough to tell he was not someone to be trifled with.

This person was an Evolver whose strength had reached the Tier Four Early Stage. He was also the only Celestial King Level expert who had not followed Kaius to the Southern Theater Command.

He had been left behind, shouldering the heavy responsibility of temporarily managing the Western Theater Command.

At this moment, under Mukedo’s gaze that seemed capable of devouring a man whole, beads of cold sweat instantly formed on the forehead of this Tier Four Heaven King Strong Person, and large drops rolled down his cheeks.

"His Highness Kaius specifically instructed me not to disturb you, so..."

However, before he could finish his sentence, Mukedo suddenly raised his hand. His palm became a blur as he viciously slapped it against the man’s chest.

SPLAT!

The eyes of this Tier Four Heaven King Level Evolver bulged violently from their sockets.

Before he could even let out a scream, a series of horrifying sounds—of sinew, bone, and flesh bursting—erupted from his body.

His body flew like a kite with a snapped string, slamming directly into a nearby wall and instantly leaving a human-shaped indentation.

Like a burst sack, he was instantly drenched in his own blood.

The splattering blood even hit a few people standing nearby.

For a moment, the nauseating, acrid smell of blood filled the conference room.

Seeing this, the expressions of the others changed slightly. They bowed their heads even lower, not daring to make a sound for fear of attracting Mukedo’s attention.

"Following Kaius’s orders? Don’t you forget, I’m not dead yet!"

Mukedo’s gaze was frigid.

"Cough, cough... Marshal, spare me! Spare my life! My mind was clouded! I beg you, Marshal, give me a chance to atone for my mistake."

Hearing this, the blood-soaked Celestial King Level Evolver ignored the excruciating pain and propped up his body.

His knees gave way.

THUD!

He fell prostrate on the ground, his body trembling uncontrollably.

He understood that he had made a fatal mistake. Although Kaius was Mukedo’s son, the one and only leader in the Western Theater Command was Mukedo.

Even if the order had truly come from Kaius, it should never have superseded one from Mukedo.

"Contact the leaders of the three major Theater Commands for me. Now."

Mukedo’s expression was cold and detached.

But he didn’t strike again.

If he had truly wanted to kill the man, the previous blow would have been enough to obliterate him on the spot.

He wouldn’t have waited until now.

Even in the Western Theater Command, with its population of tens of millions, there were only nine Tier Four Celestial Kings.

This alone showed how precious they were.

To kill one so lightly would be a tremendous loss for any Theater Command.

Naturally, he wouldn’t do such a thing.

Besides, at the end of the day, the man had only been following the orders of his son, Kaius.

If he killed him over this, the other Evolvers would inevitably feel disheartened.

’It’s just that Kaius, for all his good qualities, is far too independent.’

’This time, he went to the Southern Theater Command to avenge his brother without even telling me.’

’In normal times, it wouldn’t have mattered.’

’Even if that crazy woman from the Southern Theater Command managed to capture Kaius...’

’...she would never dare to kill him, unless she wanted to start a war with me.’

’But the situation is different now. That terrifying Outer Heaven Demon is in the Southern Theater Command.’

’If Kaius runs into it, he’ll most likely be killed on the spot.’

Although he desperately didn’t want to believe it, his reason told him that, barring any surprises, Kaius and the seven Celestial Kings with him had likely already fallen into the hands of that Outer Heaven Demon.

Two of his sons, brutally killed one after the other within a single month.

This had already brought the killing intent in his heart to a boiling point.

"Outer Heaven Demon, I will personally tear you to pieces, grind your bones to dust.

I will rip out your soul and use it as a lamp wick, letting you roast in an endless flame, forever tormented between life and death, unable to live and unable to die!"

...

「Pan Mountain Gathering Place.」

At its very center, a giant stone statue fifty to sixty meters tall rose from the ground.

The statue depicted a man clad in armor, a longbow on his back, a sharp sword at his waist, and a long saber in his hand.

Behind him, a huge stone ring, like a solar corona, radiated a sacred and solemn aura.

At this moment, hanging ropes crisscrossed the statue’s surface like spiderwebs.

Workers were tethered to the ropes, carefully painting the statue.

With their movements, the originally gray and dusty statue was gradually brought to life with color.

"At this rate, the painting of the Divine Statue will be completed today."

On the top floor of a large building, Zhang Ming bowed slightly, reporting to the figure before him with a reverent expression and eyes full of awe.