Beast Taming: Bloodline Golden Hand-Chapter 736 - 471: Monster-Class Evolution_2

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"Splash!"

His knees gave way, and he fell to the ground despondently, addressing Lin Chen in a voice filled with immense desolation:

"If you want to kill, just kill me alone…everything started because of me, it has nothing to do with them, they… were merely following orders."

Upon hearing these words, Lin Chen and Lee Zhen were taken aback.

Unexpectedly, this old guy still had some backbone.

However, they were not exactly saintly people known for their kindness.

This is the Nanfen Ancient Country; the more chaotic the divine cult's situation is, the more advantageous it would be for these "foreigners" from Cangling Ancient Country.

Just as Lin Chen was pondering how to deal with these people, Xu Feng suddenly leaned in and lowered his voice, his eyes gleaming with a peculiar light:

"Brother Lin, can I…say a few words?"

Lin Chen nodded.

Xu Feng immediately pulled him aside and spoke in an excited near-whisper: "Brother Lin, are you interested in the divine cult?"

"Are you interested?" Lin Chen glanced at him in surprise.

"A little bit!" Xu Feng rubbed his hands, a sly smile on his face, "I'm not interested in managing these people, but…I'm very interested in their history!"

Lin Chen instantly grasped his meaning.

Leather scroll!

Clues to the ancient world!

Xu Feng wanted to use this opportunity to gain the right to freely access texts within the divine cult!

"But after all, we are foreigners," Lin Chen pointed out a key issue, "once we leave, they might not necessarily listen to you."

"They definitely won't!" Xu Feng had anticipated this; he glanced back at the Pope kneeling on the ground and said with a smile: "So, why not continue letting him be a puppet pope?"

"Besides, you have a bull, and it's a Divine Bull a thousand times stronger than their bulls! The cult reveres bulls the most, and with you as their Great God, who dares to disobey?"

Lin Chen, hearing this, was immediately moved.

Xu Feng was right, given the current turbulence, being able to plant a piece of their own in Nanfen Ancient Country and have a powerful force to mobilize is undoubtedly beneficial with no harm!

He glanced at Xu Feng and asked, "You've been a Vice Sect Hierarch here for quite a while, you should be familiar with their details, do you think this plan is feasible?"

"Absolutely feasible!" Xu Feng said confidently, "Actually, these people don't care who the Pope is. Frankly, they're just a bunch of opportunists, whoever has the bigger fist and can bring them benefits, they will recognize as their leader!"

"Alright then." Lin Chen didn't hesitate any longer, and made the decision.

After all, it was just a matter of words, and he wouldn't be directly responsible, so why not?

After discussing, the two returned.

At this moment, the Pope and the Great Divine Officer among others were still kneeling on the ground, hardly daring to breathe.

They knew very well that their lives and fate were all dependent on Lin Chen's thoughts.

Lin Chen slowly walked to the Pope and spoke with a compassionate voice: "I'm not a person who kills indiscriminately…"

Upon hearing these words, the Pope's originally bleak heart was instantly ignited with a spark of hope!

He knew there was hope!

He immediately kowtowed heavily, saying with utmost respect:

"The entire divine cult is willing to cleanse our hearts and change our ways! We hope the lord…will guide us!"

Lin Chen pondered for a moment and gave Xu Feng a meaningful glance.

Xu Feng understood the gesture, stepped forward and lamented:

"Oh Pope! Lord Lin Chen is kind-hearted, willing to give you a chance, but fearing you won't change your evil ways, continuing to harm the people under the name of this place…"

The Pope, being perceptive, immediately understood the deeper meaning behind these words!

This is asking him to voluntarily hand over power!

Without hesitation, he bowed deeply towards Lin Chen's direction, using all his might to proclaim:

"To preserve the divine cult's orthodoxy and ensure the wellbeing of the people! I! Earnestly request Lord Lin Chen to ascend to the position of Divine Lord and lead our cult!"

These words left the Great Divine Officer and others behind him astonished!

To let a foreigner become Divine Lord?

It was simply unheard of, contrary to customs!

But then they thought of the earth-shattering Demon Bull's shadow behind Xiaobai, and Lin Chen's unfathomable strength, immediately, they all came to their senses!

Rules?

In the face of absolute strength, rules are nothing!

"We beg Lord Lin Chen to ascend to the position of Divine Lord!"

In an instant, the echoes of loyalty resounded throughout the cavern.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen gazed approvingly at everyone, but still waved his hand dismissively, pretending to decline:

"I am not of Nanfen Ancient Country, serving as Divine Lord is against principles. But I cannot bear to see you stray and harm the people…"

He paused and offered a final proposal:

"So, you will continue to serve as Pope. Xu Feng will be Vice Sect Hierarch and oversee you on my behalf."

The Pope was overjoyed to hear this!

Though still a puppet, being someone's puppet is better than being no one's puppet at all, right?

Compared to being distressed under the unpredictable Divine Bull, being under Lin Chen's command is evidently a thousand times better!

"Once I see that you have truly changed for the better in the future, the position of Divine Lord, I will return it. Is that agreeable?"

Lin Chen's final statement was the straw that broke the Pope's psychological defenses.

He was overwhelmed with gratitude, kowtowing heavily, shouting loudly:

"Salute to the Divine Lord! The entire divine cult obeys the Divine Lord's orders!"

"Salute to the Divine Lord!!!"

The others followed in unison, their voices echoing to the skies.

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Surrounded by everyone, the trio of Lin Chen was welcomed back to the core palace of the Holy City, revered as deities.

Once the Pope and others went to prepare for the "succession ceremony," only three people were left in the palace.

Lee Zhen couldn't wait to ask: "Lin Chen, what happened in the Beast Taming Space? How did Xiaobai suddenly wake up and become so powerful?"

Lin Chen didn't hide, detailing the process of luring with a trap, and using the Demon Bull's power to slay the Divine Bull's soul.

Finally, he said apologetically:

"Sorry, I didn't mean to hide it from you. The Demon Bull told me that the old fellow's soul power is extremely bizarre and likely eavesdropping on our conversation, so I didn't dare to tell you in advance to ensure no mistakes."

Lee Zhen understood this revelation and instead of being bothered, he patted Lin Chen's shoulder and sincerely said with a smile:

"I guess Xiaobai, now, can probably hold his own even against those true level ninety-nine Spirit Beasts!"

Lin Chen's eyes were also filled with anticipation.

Earlier, those Spirit Beasts couldn't even stand a single move in front of Xiaobai, unable to make Lin Chen see Xiaobai's true power.

Just then, the Pope and the Great Divine Officer walked in, their faces beaming with flattery, holding a collection of glittering objects in their hands.

A golden scepter symbolizing supreme power, an intricate crown adorned with rare treasures, and a magnificent divine robe woven from Celestial Silkworm Golden Silk.

"Divine Lord!" Like the most loyal believer, the Pope respectfully said, "This is your symbol of identity! Please, you must accept them!"

Lin Chen originally wanted to refuse, but seeing their determination, he exchanged a glance with Lee Zhen, and helplessly accepted them.

At this moment, Xu Feng cleared his throat and addressed the Pope:

"Pope, the book 'Brahma People's Transmission' that you've been withholding from me, can you bring it out now?"

The Pope hearing this, immediately nodded and bowed:

"Of course! Of course! Vice Sect Hierarch, please wait, I will fetch it right away!"

With that, he hurried away. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Lin Chen curiously asked: "What is the 'Brahma People's Transmission'?"

Xu Feng's eyes glimmered with exploration and the excitement of discovery, his voice lowered and mysterious:

"It's a singular copy documenting the oldest legends of the Nanfen Ancient Country! I suspect…it contains what I'm looking for!"