From Prisoner to Si Chen

"Ms. Mei Weng is overly praised."

Jilan grabbed his hat with one hand and carried his staff behind his back with the other, bowing slightly in salute.

"I just stood on the shoulders of giants and saw further. Today's small achievements are also based on the careful teaching of teachers and the guidance and inspiration of the mystical works of great men."

"Mr. Blood Owl is so humble."

Ms. Mei Weng chuckled a few times, shook her head and sighed:

"It seems that you not only learned knowledge from Pala, but also learned the virtues of a knight."

Under the plaster old man's mask on her face, a pair of admiring blue eyes full of wind and frost and wisdom.

"Not bad, not bad."

After a moment of silence, the lady looked around.

It was approaching eight o'clock, and almost all the members of the Esoteric Cult "Midnight Rose" had arrived, about fifty or sixty of them.

Among the people present, most of them are level 4 "fertile" long-timers, and a few are level 5 "splendid". As for the sixth level "power" level, there is only Ms. Mei Weng.

"Everyone, I'm sorry to disturb your meditation or research."

The woman raised her voice slightly.

"But this time things are different from the past, so we had to call everyone here to discuss it."

She said, raising her sleeves and waving them.

"Let's sit down and talk."

call--

A strong wind blew.

Everyone retreated in tacit agreement.

A complex purple-black alchemy array appeared out of thin air on the ground in the center of the open space, and soon a white marble round table with a diameter of more than ten meters was made on the spot.

The table is also equipped with a corresponding number of high-back chairs.

Everyone present took their seats one after another.

"'White Sage' is busy and unable to attend this gathering, so we won't wait for him..."

Ms. Mei Weng sat down at the main seat and said.

To her left and right, there are seats arranged in order with the chess holders of "Chariot", "Bishop" and "Knight".

The remaining members are all "soldier" chess players, so there is no special treatment.

Ji Lan sat between the old staff-maker and Miss Sparks. There were some prepared snacks and drinks in front of him, but he did not touch them impolitely.

After everyone sat down and looked like they were listening, Ms. Mei Weng spoke loudly:

"Yesterday, 'Tiangong Dawn' sent people to contact me, saying that the war between the Bremen Empire and the Owena Federation may cause unpredictable casualties and large-scale environmental damage. There is no guarantee that humans will not appear again. 'The Dark Ages'."

"Everyone is in ruins and civilization is in retreat."

“Evil thrives and chaos reigns.”

"Countless ordinary people are living in troubled times and will be unable to resist and drift with the tide. In the end... let alone food and clothing, even the most basic dignity of being a human being will become a luxury."

Ms. Mei Weng's tone was very serious.

No one present spoke out to refute, but their faces became very solemn.

Everyone is a well-read alchemist, well versed in history and humanities, and they are in the right place at the right time. Hundreds and thousands of years ago in the Middle Ages, we experienced a period of "Dark Ages."

Human beings struggle to survive under the rule of various harsh environments, monsters, cults, and even tyrants.

In any ancient book with relevant records, you can smell the rich blood and hear the endless screams, shouts and crying between the lines.

No one wants those terrible times to come again.

"Ms. Mei Weng, so the Dawn of Heavenly Palace intends to prevent the war between the two countries?"

At this time, a middle-aged woman wearing a high-collared robe asked.

Ms. Mayon shook her head.

"Not so."

She sighed and said again:

"There are too many complications behind the dispute between the two countries... Even 'Tiangong Dawn' is powerless to stop this."

"What do they mean?" someone asked again.

"Just try to reduce the level of chaos and control the aftermath of the war within an acceptable range."

Ms. Mayon said.

She paused for a moment, and under the plaster old man's mask, those green eyes calmly scanned the people present.

"Many esoteric societies in the world have their own agendas, either because of interests or beliefs, and they side with the two overlords... In this war, they will inevitably get involved, causing the chaos and intensity of the struggle to continue to intensify, and eventually get out of control."

“The intention of ‘Tiangong Dawn’ is just to take the lead in contacting six large-scale esoteric societies, including our ‘Midnight Rose’, to restrict interference in the mysterious field in the form of gambling.”

"I see."

Everyone looked at each other in shock and then thought deeply.

Sporadic whispers and discussions gradually began.

The old man making the staff beside Jilan even patted the table in agreement.

"Ms. Mei Weng, it's not that I question the authority of the 'Tiangong Dawn', it's just that no one has ever seen that group of mysterious guys. How can we ensure that this so-called 'gambling battle' is fair and effective?"

Another member asked.

This person was none other than the strong man who had questioned his strength on the spot when he was a religious in Jilan, Mr. Yadeng.

His words spoke the thoughts of many people. The members looked at the leader, wanting to see what Ms. Mei Weng had to say.

"I can understand everyone's doubts. After all, even I don't have much contact with 'Tiangong Dawn'."

Ms. Mayon nodded.

"But what I can guarantee is that the 'Tiangong Dawn' is indeed as rumored, and its members are all ascendants... This leading gambling battle is also due to the fact that this group of extraterrestrial beings do not want to see the suffering intensify."

"..."

Everyone looked shocked.

Ms. Mei Weng never speaks nonsense, and she also has a very high reputation among "Ye Mei".

Everyone still believed her words.

But I didn't expect that "Heavenly Palace Dawn" was really a mysterious force composed of ascenders!

This makes sense...

After all, the operation of all things in the world is the manifestation of the law of Sichen. And this group of ascenders who belong to the gods will naturally intervene in the war between the two countries to ensure that the situation does not get out of control.

"The one who came to contact me this time is the 'Queen of Diamonds', one of the four leaders of 'Heavenly Palace Dawn'."

Ms. Mei Weng said again.

"Her... His honorific name is inconvenient to reveal, but he is a real apostle."

"?!"

Everyone was in an uproar.

Apostle...

That is, the "angel" honored in ancient times.

There are at most four apostles under Sichen, and such a mythical figure actually came out in person to contact Ms. Mei Weng.

Everyone felt both awe and inexplicably honored.

There was a sense of unreality.

"Everyone, please be quiet and listen to me."

Ms. Mei Weng raised her hand to signal.

When the discussion gradually died down, she continued:

"In addition to our 'Midnight Rose', 'Heavenly Palace Dawn' has also contacted 'Star Hermitage', 'Spiritual Society', 'Chorus Group', 'Ascetic Sect' and 'White Dove Tower'."

"Although the six forces are not directly affiliated with the two countries of Bu and Ao, they are more or less related. As time goes by, it is hard to guarantee that they will not intervene in the war and strive to support the victory of the party."

"So the position of 'Heavenly Palace Dawn' is very clear. They will be the referee of this gambling fight. Each of our six forces will send two members as representatives to fight at a designated location..."

"The final winner will have the right to speak on the designated rules."

Ms. Mei Weng's words were very clear.

Everyone also understood.

The discussion became louder and louder.

"Is the content of the gambling fight so simple and direct?"

Miss Sparks on the other side of Jilan was surprised.

"But a fight involving actual combat is too disadvantageous for us alchemists... Moreover, although we are inclined to the Bremen Empire, we will not fight to the death!"

"Miss Spark, your idea is too one-sided."

A man sitting two seats away shook his head and said.

"Even if we don't go, we will be forced by the situation... Without the gambling fight led by 'Tiangong Liming', I'm afraid the situation will only be worse."

"Not bad." Someone else echoed. "Sending representatives to a gambling fight is better than dragging the entire 'Night Rose' into the water."

"Past history has clearly told us that a war of this magnitude will involve the entire world situation! No one can stay out of it!"

Miss Spark wanted to argue with others, but she changed her mind and felt that this was the fact.

"I can't help it..." She shook her head with emotion.

Many members present felt helpless like her.

Even though she had never caused trouble, she was just studying and pursuing truth, but she was forced to be involved in such a struggle.

There was no choice.

But this is reality.

"Everyone..."

Ms. Mei Weng raised her hand.

"That's the general situation, so we called everyone together this time to discuss the selection of two representatives."

"Is there anyone who volunteered to be the representative of the gambling fight?"

"..."

Instantly, there was complete silence.

Everyone knew very well.

None of the other five forces were simple.

And most of them, "Midnight Rose", were alchemists, not good at fighting.

This matter is not a small fight, it will kill people!

And if I die, it will also cause "Night Rose" to completely lose the right to speak in this war!

Although the management of "Night Rose" is loose, every member has feelings for this big family. After all, it is a place where they have been for decades or even hundreds of years...

No one dared to pat their chest and say that they would definitely win.

Ms. Mei Weng looked at the deserted scene, and although she was disappointed, she did not blame everyone.

Because she knew everyone's concerns very well.

"The leader is not allowed to participate in this gambling fight, otherwise I will go there in person..."

Ms. Mei Weng sighed.

"Originally, the best candidate was the White Sage, but he happened to be away from the scene."

"It can be expected that the representatives sent by the other five forces will at least be long-lived people. Level 4 may not be safe, so most of them will be level 5..."

"As for level 6... this possibility cannot be ruled out, but the probability is small."

Everyone also understood what Ms. Mei Weng said.

Level 6 is already the limit of the world.

Even in the six largest secret cults, there are only a few such strong people.

Sending such a "pillar" for a fight is a very risky decision.

What's more, a level 6 "power" long-lived person must be the highest level of the power. Whether they want to take action depends on their own will, and no one can force them.

Only one step away from ascension, I'm afraid few level 6 people will be willing to come to such a fight with their lives.

"Baron Opal, are you willing to fight?"

Ms. Mei Weng turned her head and looked at the taller and fat man beside her and asked.

"Madam, this..." Baron Opal carefully took out a silk handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"You know me, I hate fighting the most, and I am not good at fighting... If it is a competition of ability to make money, I am happy to fight."

"Alas." Madam Mei Weng looked to the other side again. "Madam Crow, what about you?"

"Madam Mei Weng, I am afraid I can't take on such a big responsibility."

Madam Crow sat elegantly and shook her head.

The leader sighed again when he saw this.

She turned her head again and looked at the others.

"Mr. Fuyou?"

"I am just an old man who studies machinery. If I go up to compete with those strong men, I am afraid that my bones will be broken on the spot..."

"Pendulum maker?"

"Ah, Lord Leader, I am just a watch seller. How can I fight and kill?"

"No one is willing to fight?"

Ms. Mei Weng's tone became calmer.

Unexpectedly, a figure suddenly stood up and attracted the attention of everyone present. This person took a deep breath and swept everyone with a contemptuous look.

"I am willing to go!"

Ya Ding clenched his fists, and his momentum was vigorous.

"The world has caused countless people to be displaced due to war. I don't want to see more people end up tragically because of the unscrupulous struggle between mysterious forces."

"Yak Ding..."

Everyone was surprised.

In fact, they also understood this person's temperament. He was upright and upright. It was in line with his personality to stand up at this time.

After all, Mr. Yak Ding's essence is "referee".

"Mr. Yak Ding, are you sure you want to participate in the gambling fight on behalf of 'Night Rose'?"

Ms. Mei Weng hesitated.

"But you are only at level 4. I am afraid that there will be a high risk if you go there this time..."

"I know." Yak Ding shook his head. "But I am not afraid... I have joined 'Night Rose' for 23 years. During these years, I have gotten along well with everyone and learned a lot."

"But I am not talented enough and it is difficult for me to make any further progress. Perhaps... fighting for 'Night Rose' is the best way to fulfill the principle of 'equivalent exchange'."

Hearing this, everyone was quite touched.

In fact, Yak Ding is not a qualified alchemist. He does not have a high talent in this area.

But everyone never hates him.

But such an ordinary member left a deep impression on everyone present, and they were inexplicably ashamed.

"Blood Owl!" Yak Ding suddenly turned his head, stared at the purple-eyed young man, and smiled. "When you joined 'Night Rose', I heard that you were good at actual combat. I'm sorry that I doubted you at that time."

"How about the two of us participating in this six-party gambling fight together?"

Everyone looked at Jilan in unison.

Jilan slowly took off his hat and put it on the table.

Then, under the gaze of everyone, he stood up.

He smiled elegantly and looked around.

"I am willing to participate in the gambling fight on behalf of 'Night Rose'..."

Jilan spoke slowly.

"It just so happens that I have some grievances with several of the forces. I will take this opportunity to repay them."

Everyone was silent, looking at the two people who stood up, and admired them in their hearts.

And Baron Opal, Ms. Crow, Mr. Floating, and the pendulum maker and other 5th-level members all nodded secretly.

"However, I want to participate in this gambling fight alone."

Jilan turned his head and looked at Ms. Mei Weng, who was in the first seat.

"Let me represent 'Night Rose' alone, ma'am."

"Blood Owl! What do you mean?"

Yak Ding frowned and shouted.

"You look down on me?"

Jilan glanced at him and shook his head in a friendly manner.

At this time, Ms. Mei Weng spoke:

"Blood Owl, you are indeed the most suitable candidate for the gambling fight... But if the 'White Sage' knew, he would probably blame me for it."

"No, ma'am. Even if the teacher was present, he would definitely support my choice."

Jilan smiled and shook his head.

"Because the teacher said that the strong never grow under protection... On the contrary, he would ask me to join the battle!"

He looked at everyone and raised the blood staff.

"You are alchemy masters who seek the truth and study hard. It is indeed difficult to let you fight... I am willing to fight the other five secret sects on behalf of everyone!"

All the members present were moved.

This young man...

It is hard not to like him.