’Blood Moon Envoy?’

Lin Qi was confused, but he had a general idea.

’It’s probably related to my Wizard Profession.’

His expression calm, Lin Qi immediately changed his tune. "How did you recognize me?"

One Moon Worshiper, looking a bit excited, said, "We sensed an incredibly pure Blood Moon Spiritual Power from you. According to Sister Wei, only a Blood Moon Envoy who is loyal to the Blood Moon and blessed by its most original power can possess it."

’Just as I thought!’

’It’s a matter of Spiritual Power.’

When he had first seen the form of the Tier Three Aggregated Monster, Lin Qi had already had a guess.

The Wizard Profession was probably connected in some way to that crimson moon in the sky.

Perhaps the source of the Wizard Profession in the Cyber World was an existence similar to that crimson moon.

Temporarily pushing aside the speculation in his heart, Lin Qi continued to ask questions.

"Tell me, how many of you are there in the Modu Beining District, and what activities are you currently engaged in?"

Since the Moon Worshipers regarded Lin Qi as one of their own, and even as a high-ranking figure, Lin Qi decided to question them in the most direct manner possible.

"Reporting to the Blood Moon Envoy, there are currently seven Moon Worshipers in the Beining District. Our Moon Summoner is Sister Wei. Right now, under Sister Wei’s direction, we are creating a Blood Moon Descent Object to call upon the great Blood Moon to cast its gaze upon the Beining District, so that we may obtain even greater power."

"We must grasp enough power to gain a foothold in this apocalypse."

The Moon Worshiper truthfully divulged all the information.

Their understanding of the apocalypse was very accurate: only by possessing power could one survive better in the end times.

It was just that their method of obtaining power was a bit strange.

As someone from the Cyber World, Lin Qi didn’t think their method of gaining power was wrong, just strange.

’Moon Summoner? Moon Worshiper? Blood Moon Envoy?’

’Where did all these strange titles come from?’

According to the intelligence Lin Qi had obtained from official sources, no such evil cult-like organizations existed in the world before the apocalypse broke out.

Lin Qi was very curious where they had acquired this knowledge, or rather, this system similar to Extraordinary Professions.

Lin Qi found a park bench and sat down. Facing the few Moon Worshipers, he gave an order: "Have your Moon Summoner come here to see me. Tell her a Blood Moon Envoy is waiting for her."

’Based on my understanding...’

’...this so-called Moon Summoner is definitely inferior to a Blood Moon Envoy.’

Lin Qi pointed to one of the men and said, "You go get her."

Immediately, the man looked troubled. "Sir, I can’t cast the Blood Moon Veil by myself. I can’t handle the Zombies out there now."

Lin Qi’s brow furrowed again.

’The Blood Moon Veil... it seems to be the Ability the six of them used when they came here, one that can shield them from the perception of Zombies.’

Under the observation of his Spiritual Vision, the man’s state didn’t change as he spoke, meaning he wasn’t lying.

"Then all of you go back together and bring her here. I have important matters to arrange for her."

With that, Lin Qi waved his hand, dismissing the six of them to leave together.

That Sister Wei was currently in the building where the Tier Three Monster was. Lin Qi had no desire to go to that building to meet her.

’Who knows if that Tier Three Monster might suddenly wake up and use some of its tempting abilities.’

’If I fall for it, the outcome would likely be getting devoured by the monster, becoming nutrients for those tentacles to truly take form.’

That was how the Beining District’s rescue team had been completely wiped out.

"Yes, Sir!"

Receiving the Blood Moon Envoy’s command, the six of them were instantly overcome with excitement.

It seemed that in their minds, the status of a Blood Moon Envoy was incomparably revered, like the Pope to a zealot.

The six of them picked up the Moon Gypsum Statues and were about to set off.

Lin Qi immediately spoke up. "Leave the gypsum statues. I have other uses for them."

’What use?’

’To destroy them, of course.’

’This stuff is too much trouble to keep around. And now that it has that characteristic that distinguishes it from Extraordinary Items and Extraordinary Materials, I can’t even use it to make Potions.’

’But perhaps after its structure is completely destroyed, this characteristic will disappear, and it will revert to being an ordinary Extraordinary Material.’

"Yes, Sir!"

The six of them put the objects down cleanly and decisively, not doubting Lin Qi’s motives in the slightest.

With utmost efficiency, the six of them broke into a jog, heading toward Sister Wei’s location.

Seeing the six leave, Lin Qi didn’t remain idle.

He activated his Spiritual Power.

His tentacle-like Spiritual Power instantly materialized, forming a four-meter-long, transparent, solid entity.

It wielded immense force, crushing down on the six half-finished Moon Gypsum Statues.

Lin Qi didn’t know how much power this thing had now, but the gypsum statues shattered in an instant.

After they shattered, Lin Qi instantly sensed that the characteristic distinguishing them from Extraordinary Items and Extraordinary Materials dissipated on the spot.

The Moon Gypsum Statues on the ground became ordinary Extraordinary Materials—the kind made using the funnel immersion method.

The tentacles formed from Spiritual Power wrapped up these materials for him to carry.

Then, Lin Qi opened his Spiritual Vision and continued to secretly follow the six Moon Worshipers.

Although the six’s "loyalty" to him seemed as clear as day, Lin Qi had to follow them at all times to prevent them from deciding to flee.

If there was any sign of them trying to run, Lin Qi would not show any mercy.

If possible, Lin Qi would choose to capture them alive.

But if they chose to seek refuge with the Tier Three Monster, then heart attacks and strokes would be waiting for them at any moment.

...

On the way, the six Moon Worshipers weren’t just rushing along in silence; they were talking amongst themselves.

"A Blood Moon Envoy! That was Lord Blood Moon Envoy! We were actually fortunate enough to meet a Blood Moon Envoy, the existence closest to the Blood Moon."

"But this is just the early stage of the Blood Moon’s descent. Have Blood Moon Envoys already appeared in the world?"

"Is there something wrong with your brain? How dare you question the existence of a Blood Moon Envoy? Can you fake Spiritual Power that comes from the same source as the Blood Moon? For us, that’s an absolutely superior form of Spiritual Power!"

"We have to get this news to Sister Wei quickly. She’ll surely be thrilled too. The arrival of a Blood Moon Envoy might be a sign that our efforts have been recognized."

Hearing the Moon Worshipers’ words, Lin Qi was certain that there wasn’t a trace of acting in their behavior; it was all completely genuine.

However...

’Spiritual Power from the same source as the Blood Moon?’

Hearing this gave Lin Qi a bit of a headache.

’Looks like the Wizard Profession’s reputation is irrevocably stained.’

But then, Lin Qi seemed to have a sudden realization.

’Fuck! The Moon in the Cyber World doesn’t also have a giant eyeball hiding on its dark side, does it?’

It’s understandable for many things to share the same origin in parallel worlds.

But Lin Qi absolutely could not accept the idea of a giant eyeball hanging in the sky of the Cyber World.

If the apocalypse were to break out in the Cyber World, there would be no safe place left for Lin Qi.

’Impossible, absolutely impossible. If the Moon in the Cyber World also had a giant eyeball, it would have been discovered long ago.’

’Humanity in the Cyber World has already begun colonization within the Solar System and has explored space to a considerable degree.’