Meanwhile,
Duke Baladin had already completed the transformation ritual into undead.
He noticed Cao Xing waiting silently nearby.
After all, itâs hard not to attract attention with a few living people appearing in a palace full of undead.
The ghostly pale face of the undead revealed a smile.
"Lord Cao Xing, you have arrived."
Cao Xing nodded slightly, without further fuss, he got straight to the point: "Your grace, I am here to fulfill the promise."
"I have brought the one of Ascalon Royal Family bloodline."
Upon hearing this, the thousands of undead focused their gaze on Robin.
This young man, suddenly stared at by so many undead, felt a chill spread throughout his body and his breath quickened.
Baladinâs gaze rested on Robin, examining him, a trace of surprise and bewilderment flashed across his face...
Then, he nodded.
"I can sense it, he indeed has royal blood!"
"Lord Cao Xing always keeps his word, you truly manage to accomplish what others cannot."
Cao Xing smiled.
At the same time, Duke Baladin looked at Robin.
"You are of the Kingâs blood, by the old custom, we should actually bow to you."
"But now we have become undead, the old rules need not be mentioned, so bowing is unnecessary."
Itâs clear that Duke Baladin still harbors resentment over the Kingâs crushing of the Treasure Sword and the curse that befell them.
Robin was separated from that era by over a thousand years.
Before this, he lived a simple life just like any other ordinary person.
If not for Marita suddenly seeking him out this time, his fate would have remained just as ordinary as any commonerâs.
"No... No need to bow to me..."
"In truth, I didnât even know that I was once a member of the Royal Family..."
"I... Iâm very sorry..."
Robin said, full of apology.
Seeing this, Duke Baladin sighed and said no more.
Cao Xing asked: "Your grace, can Robinâs bloodline power open the Kingdomâs treasure vault?"
Baladin was straightforward, no need for beating around the bush with him.
This undead duke nodded, "It can, Lord Cao Xing."
"Please follow me, Iâll lead you to unlock the Kingdomâs treasures."
Upon hearing this, a look of joy appeared on Cao Xingâs face.
Including Sarah and Renice behind him, both revealed faint smiles.
Because this signifies that the treasure vault, sealed for over a thousand years, is finally going to be opened today!
Then, the group followed Duke Baladin through the Eternal Hope Hall, arriving at the Kasha Cathedral.
This was the site where Cao Xing once battled the Soul-Devouring Demon.
After so long, the number of coffins above had increased by several thousand.
Cao Xing looked up and saw the statue of Kemier Goddess at the center of the cathedral.
Last time, this statue was defiled by the Soul-Devouring Demon, its head destroyed, now restored by these undead, it appeared exceedingly divine.
Duke Baladin noticed Cao Xingâs gaze.
He paused in front of the statue and bowed.
He reflected: "As one of the Six True Gods, governing Order and Truth, Kemier Goddess once bestowed a divine oracle upon Ascalon."
"We once thought under the goddessâs protection, the kingdom would prosper eternally."
"But we hadnât expected that ultimately, we would not escape destruction."
"Perhaps to such True Gods, the rise and fall of a kingdom is merely an antâs game..."
Cao Xing listened, deep in thought.
He now has a general understanding of the so-called Six True Gods.
They are beings detached from everything.
Their level of existence transcends concepts like longevity, life and death.
To them, time seems to have lost its meaning.
Even a prosperous kingdom, or a vast empire, might appear like a mere speck of dust, fleeting in their eyes.
Only those Ancient Giant Dragons could rival the Six True Gods.
However, all the Ancient Giant Dragons seem to be in a sealed state.
In other words, the Six True Gods are essentially the most powerful beings in this world.
The vast majority of races across the world believe in the Six True Gods.
Even though these divine beings havenât appeared for many years, most life forms still maintain their faith in them.
So far, Cao Xing only knows the names of four.
They are:
The God of Order, Spirit and TruthâKemier.
The God of Beauty, Freedom and WindâLisa.
The God of Air, Healing and LifeâDevin.
The Nature Goddess of Growth, Flowing WaterâMelando.
As for the names of the other two True Gods, Cao Xing remains unaware.
Thus, he posed the question to Duke Baladin.
The duke pondered for a moment, then replied: "Actually, I only know the name of one other True God."
"She is called Gulans, governing Darkness, Frost and Death..."
"She is very mysterious, quite low-key, never requiring any followers, so records about her are scarce."
Cao Xing nodded silently, memorizing the name âGulansâ.
Duke Baladin continued: "Besides Gulans Goddess."
"Among the well-known five True Gods, there is the name of a sixth True God that no one knows."
Cao Xing showed a puzzled look and asked: "No one knows?"
"Yes, at least in my memory, Iâve never heard anyone mention the name of this sixth True God."