Chapter 298 - 295: Divine Gifted Heavenly Pit

Bai Pu certainly knew the reason within.

He had not truly opened his mind to embrace suffering.

He merely touched it slightly.

If Bai Pu opened his mind, allowing the Holy Thorns to drain his blood dry, there were two possibilities.

First, Bai Pu dies.

Second, Bai Pu, by some luck, does not die and receives the infusion of the Power of Twisted, perhaps mutating into a Level 7 Lord, earning a moniker like "Whipper."

By then, the three Divine Favorers might become four Divine Favorers.

However, this would mean abandoning the identity of an Awakened to become a member of the Original Sin World. Whether or not he could retain his consciousness, he would certainly become a loyal hound to the Master of Suffering.

Bai Pu definitely wouldn’t do that, hearing Father Arius’s question, he could only helplessly shake his head, "I don’t know why either, I could feel the gods’ gaze, but for some reason, they turned away and did not bestow the divine grace."

"Perhaps it’s because Bonnie is sitting beside you."

Bishop Yajino was in a great mood, the spring wind almost smoothing out his wrinkles, "Bonnie absorbed the divine grace that was supposed to descend upon you."

Bai Pu cooperatively showed a resentful expression towards Bonnie.

Bonnie’s petite body trembled and her head hung low.

Bishop Yajino raised his voice and said, "Dior, your potential surpasses Bonnie’s, why didn’t you receive the divine favor? You need to learn to reflect on yourself, it’s because Bonnie is more devout than you!"

Bai Pu appeared "utterly ashamed," meek and submissive.

Bishop Yajino also understood the principle of giving a sweet treat after the stick, seeing Bai Pu’s repentance, he softened his tone and said:

"Lord Gilder has already sent orders for me to select potential recruits to execute the Holy Artifact mission at the Divine Gifted Heavenly Pit.

"Since you have not been promoted, you’re still in the recruits’ sequence, this time you will join Charlotte, Mo Shate, and Bogar to represent the new recruits of Miulan City. After your triumphant return, I will arrange another Suffering Ceremony for you!"

Bai Pu was somewhat surprised, "Divine Gifted Heavenly Pit, is it the bizarre tale of that city disappearing overnight? Has the investigation concluded?"

Bishop Yajino didn’t know much either, putting on a stern face he said, "Once you and the other recruits meet Lord Gilder, you’ll naturally learn more.

"Remember, the task of collecting the Holy Artifact is supreme, even if it means sacrificing yourself, any small contribution to the Holy Artifact’s contention is a supreme honor!"

"When, and who will lead the team?" Bai Pu asked the two questions he was most concerned about.

"Tomorrow, of course, I will lead the team. Being able to meet the great Gilder is also my honor." Bishop Yajino said.

...

After resting for an entire night, Bai Pu’s exhaustion finally disappeared.

The following morning.

Bai Pu, Blood Spider, and the two fish-headed Mo Shate and Bogar, under Bishop Yajino’s leadership, set out from Miulan City, heading toward the Divine Gifted Heavenly Pit.

Bai Pu finally saw the "Gilder."

This Lord Gilder, slender in stature, wrapped in a black robe, seemed rather weak, lacking any presence of an Advanced Lord.

But Bai Pu knew not to judge by appearances, as Gilder had fully suppressed the "Holy Steel Power."

Think of how he embraced suffering—by pouring molten gold over himself! Who knows how terrifying his Twisted True Form is.

At this moment, over a hundred Thorn Recruits had already gathered around Gilder, all drawn from various city-states, possessing great potential as preparatory elites!

Bai Pu glanced coldly, noticing many people wrapped in black robes like himself.

This secretive demeanor suggested they were likely Preparatory Voters? Unable to change appearance and attire, they resort to black robes for disguise.

Bai Pu donned the black robe for the same reason.

However, some didn’t mind their identity being discovered by other Awakened.

A blond man, wearing a Priest’s Hat and a red Priest Robe, smiled and nodded at everyone who met his gaze, rather elegantly.

Beside him stood a tall, burly man, like a steel fortress, with a fierce gaze.

Bai Pu heard some Thorn Recruits discussing, this blond man was named Yemang, and the burly one was named Metarica, both from Farie City. Within a few days, they had wiped out two Thorn Cutter strongholds, displaying tremendous power.

Next to Bai Pu, Mo Shate let out a cold snort.

Evidently, Mo Shate and Bogar could also guess Yemang and Metarica’s backgrounds, just like Bai Pu and Blood Spider, all Preparatory Voters of other Divine, not allies of the Master of Suffering.

Yemang seemed to sense Mo Shate’s hostility, his gaze eventually settling on Bai Pu.

He smiled and whispered something to Metarica beside him, then they both parted the crowd and approached.

"It’s rare to meet an Enhanced Hero here." Yemang smiled at Bai Pu, "You must have had an extraordinary encounter."

"Where are you... from?" Bai Pu asked.

"I’m from Earth, the US-Canada Federation." Yemang smiled, not avoiding. There was no need to avoid the Natives, as this confidential talk would be intercepted.

Both realized they had forsaken the mainline mission, opting for the Thorn Church camp.

Only, Bai Pu had already made arrangements on how to complete the mainline mission, unaware of Yemang’s confidence source.

"Why did they send us Mid-level Awakened for this Holy Artifact contention? The Thorn Church has many Advanced Enhanced Warriors, far stronger than us, not to mention Lords like Gilder." Bai Pu raised his inquiry.

"I do know some insider information. The Divine Gifted Heavenly Pit, where the Lost City has reappeared." Yemang smiled, "But further insider information won’t be free."

"Do you want Spiritual Points?"

Yemang shook his head, "I don’t lack Spiritual Points. What I need is your assistance once you enter the Lost City!"

"This predictable information isn’t worth that price." Bai Pu refused.

"Don’t rush to refuse, I not only can provide your answer but also offer a list of powerful figures sent by the Thorn Church, considered the most likely to obtain the Holy Artifact!" Yemang smiled, "This information can’t be deduced by speculation."

"Alright then, I agree to assist you once, provided it doesn’t affect my own interests, but it will depend on the value of the information." Bai Pu said.

"Deal."

Such indefinable transactions wouldn’t be notarized by Spirit Realm Will, but Yemang didn’t seem to value notarization, and he said:

"The Lost City, unlike ordinary cities, is an ultra-large Maze. Each maze room is connected by multiple Light Gates. These Light Gates have strict limits on the entering Level, allowing only Life below Level 6 to enter."

Yemang raised a finger, "This answers your question."

Bai Pu silently nodded.

"As for the list of powerful figures, given our strength, there aren’t many we need to focus on. For example, these two beside you, Mo Shate and Bogar, Preparatory Voters from Stilan Star, are high on the list. Another called Dior, also on the list... I suppose it’s you, Mr. Gangxin."

"It is I."

Bai Pu was taken aback, Yemang’s operations in Farie City were more deeply rooted than his, possessing so much insider intelligence.

"However, there is one person we must be particularly cautious of."

Yemang’s eyes showed a hint of dread as he gazed at a distance at a man in a skull mask, "He is the only Official Voter here, Rosen!"