The Master of the Strange Realm

Destiny means that He is omnipresent, and Law means that He respects the order of the physical world. Therefore, although the church itself is powerful, the Church of Destiny, like their god, is not very prominent in the human world.

Jenkins once again seemed to be in the clouds high in the sky, surrounded by white mist, hymns and small whispers came as expected. From a higher position, two ladies whose figures could not be seen clearly were gradually approaching. In Jenkins' eyes, they were far taller than the ancient Titans he had seen, but they did not feel oppressive at all.

He didn't think about it based on his past experience, he just used his senses to capture the information around him, letting the huge flow of information and vague feelings without any logic fill his heart.

But something unexpected happened this time. Even though Jenkins did nothing, he felt like he was "climbing" upwards. Specifically, he felt that he was gradually approaching the two figures whose specific faces could not be seen clearly.

The headache and dizziness he felt when he first came into contact with Yuemo's whispers reappeared as he moved to "higher places". This long-lost feeling made him almost faint, but he still endured the pain and waited for the final result.

The closer you get to the two ladies, the more you can feel the level of power that is completely different from ordinary people. This is not a difference in energy, nor is it a difference in physical strength. This is a completely different difference that cannot be measured by numerical values.

Ants and humans can use data to distinguish their strength, but the power gap between ants and the universe is impossible to explain clearly.

I thought it was the two ladies calling me, but in the end they didn't look at Jenkins for even a second. As the hazy feeling gradually disappeared, the feeling of falling told Jenkins that he was about to wake up.

With doubts, he was once again forced to experience the extreme loss and hesitation of falling from higher dimensions. But unlike before, the first feeling that appeared this time was not chocolate jumping on the body, but a woman's voice:

"Jenkins, Jenkins, are you okay? Wake up."

The voice was vague at first, then gradually became clearer, and Jenkins realized that it was Miss Bevanna's timbre.

"Why did Miss Bevanna appear in the locked bathroom of my house?"

He returned to his physical body in confusion, and when he opened his eyes, he found that there was more than one person in his bathroom.

Miss Bevanna knelt on one knee on the floor tiles, holding his head. Behind her, she could vaguely see the figures of her father, Hathaway, Britney and Julia.

"Are you awake? What happened just now? Oh, you are bleeding!"

Seeing Miss Bevanna say in surprise, Jenkins immediately got up from her arms. The mirror was in front of him, and by the gas light on the side of the wall, he saw his nose bleeding and his eyes bleeding.

"Meow~"

Chocolate jumped out of nowhere, jumped onto the sink, and then raised his body. His front paws were on Jenkins' clothes, and his back paws stepped on the smooth edge of the sink. He raised his head and looked at Jenkins worriedly.

"I'm fine."

He said to his cat and the people behind him at the same time, holding the sink with one hand, quickly turning on the faucet to wet his hands and then wiped it on his face. But instead of getting rid of the blood on his face, it actually made his face look even more discolored.

"What's going on?"

Miss Bevanna behind him asked again. Jenkins lowered his head and pretended to be uncomfortable:

"I just wanted to wash up, and then suddenly I felt dizzy, and then I didn't know."

He was looking for some fragments of knowledge and information he had just acquired in his mind, and wanted to pick one of them to use as excuse, saying that he had gained something new. But after a little awareness of my own situation, I felt something was wrong. He turned around and summoned all the ability light spots at the same time. The number of light spots was obviously wrong:

"I seem to have a new ability...Miss Bevanna, do you know what the white basic ability [Cycle] is?"

"Loop? How could it be this?"

While Miss Bevanna showed a thoughtful expression, her father's voice came from outside the bathroom. Seeing that Jenkins was awake, the three ladies in the family crowded into the bathroom, so the father was forced to retreat outside.

Hathaway, Britney and Julia had already put on decent clothes and looked at him with worried faces.

"I'm fine."

He emphasized again, picked up the cat on the sink and shook it gently, not forgetting to ask:

"Did you see me not coming out for a long time, so you brought Dad and Miss Bevanna here?"

He thought he had spent too much time mumbling.

"No, according to Miss Mihail, only half an hour has passed since you left them. Dad and I took the initiative to come to you. Something happened!"

Miss Bevanna was reminded by these words and thought of the purpose of coming here.

She took Jenkins' hand and walked out, speaking quickly:

"After midnight, the dense fog in Nolan changed. We haven't seen you joining the battlefield for a long time, nor have we seen you going to church. We were worried that something had happened to you, so we came to your home to see. Are you sure you are in good health now? Are you okay? Don’t force it, but if it’s really okay, come with me immediately, I need you now.”

After hurriedly saying goodbye to the girls at home and promising that they would come back safely, Jenkins, Dad and Miss Bevanna opened the door together.

Immediately, thick mist like water flowed toward the home, but the moment it touched the door frame, it seemed to be blocked by an invisible barrier.

The three of them broke into the thick fog outside the house together. Jenkins even felt that the density of the air outside had changed by an order of magnitude, and he actually felt that the air was hindering him during his actions.

He looked up into the distance and saw that the late night sky was completely covered with fog. And deep in the thick fog, far away from the city, a huge black skinny human figure was moving slowly. The moment he looked at it, Jenkins seemed to feel every bit of mist around his body trying to get through his pores, and every bit of air around him was full of malice.

He shook his head to dispel the feeling, and boarded the carriage parked at the door with his father and Miss Bevanna:

"What happened, and what happened to that black shadow?"

The carriage quickly headed towards the city center, and Miss Bevanna in the car also briefly explained to Jenkins. After the church completely wiped out the Scent Appreciation Committee a week ago, it was learned from the seized information that Nolan's fog had already undergone the first round of qualitative changes from quantitative changes, resulting in the unnumbered creature known as the "Creeper in the Fog". Strange things. At the same time, the committee also predicted that before the end of last month, these strange fogs would undergo a second qualitative change. The church had been on guard, but never expected that the changes would begin at the last moment of the month.

"I don't know what it was. All intelligent life that was close to that giant humanoid creature has disappeared. The giant in the gray fog is currently only moving repeatedly within a three-block area. Fortunately, there is a commercial street nearby and there are very few residents. .....But the church has lost manpower, and now approaching the giant in the fog has been banned. The church plans to unfold the mystery like last time, at least not to let it continue to affect the city. This requires you, Jenkins, to speed up. It’s time to speed up.”

The third man on the carriage, Dad, looked worried. He was silent and lowered his head. Jenkins wanted to bring his father into the conversation, so he asked him again about his new ability [Cycle].

He suspected that he had acquired this ability because he had listened to the moon-end whispers twelve times, from the end of the month of [The Hermit and the Thunder Moon] in 1865 to the beginning of the [Hermit and Thunder Moon] in 1866, which happened to be It's a complete circle.

"A very rare basic ability, I have only seen it in information before."

Dad said, Miss Bevanna had never heard of this ability, so she also looked over with interest.

"I have talked to you before. Most of the white basic abilities are not very obvious, but they are prerequisites for some powerful abilities, or they can increase the learning success rate of some abilities. The abilities you learn are too complicated, and you may not be able to learn them. This feeling, but for the gifted ones who have been strictly trained by the church, every white basic ability is as important as the foundation of the ability system. The effect of [Cycle] is not easy to describe. It mainly works passively. You can roughly understand that this will allow the holder of the ability to evolve."

"evolution?"

This made Jenkins inexplicably think of Dad's key, so he somewhat understood why Dad knew such a rare ability but Miss Bevanna did not.

"Yes, that is to say, with each year's change, the [cycle] will make the holder stronger and stronger. Each December cycle will be an evolutionary one. process."

Dad raised his hand and drew a circle in the air, and as expected, under the faint firelight in the carriage, he saw the surprised expressions of Jenkins and Miss Bevanna.

Chapter 1769 Chapter 1741 The Original Gods

Although Nolan is considered the most prosperous industrial city of this era, its infrastructure construction is still incomparable to Jenkin's hometown. Although the streets that allow carriages to pass through appear to be smooth, the passengers on the carriages will sway suddenly and intermittently no matter what.

In the fast-moving carriage, Dad paused for a moment before continuing to introduce the white basic ability [Cycle]:

"Don't just look at the effect. This ability is powerful but also quite dangerous. Evolution comes at a cost. At the beginning of each cycle, the soul of the ability holder will suffer considerable damage. This is just like the emergence of an insect, which has to go through life and death. The test is the same. According to a small amount of literature, most holders of the [Cycle] ability end up completely crazy. The longest known person with the ability has gone through 17 complete cycles, so from 3 The Level 1 Gifter was promoted to level 9 demigod, and it is said that he is only one step away from the level 10 demigod that has never appeared in this era, but he is still crazy..."

Mortals at the demigod level can only accumulate their own spirits in vain, without the possibility of sublimation again. Therefore, no matter how high your talent is, if you continue to improve it, it will only go from level 9 to level 10, or even to level 11, but it will not change in essence.

"Isn't Jenkins dangerous?"

Miss Bevanna asked quickly.

"No, he is the saint's son of a sage, and his soul is blessed by God. Have you ever heard of a saint who went crazy?"

Dad shook his head and said, then looked at Jenkins:

"If it were a peaceful era, everyone would be happy if you could obtain this ability. But it's different now. I don't think you have the time to cycle and wait. But this ability is not bad, so keep it. In addition to strengthening it over time, In addition, it can also increase... specific numbered items, but it is very rare. "

When he said the last sentence, my father's expression darkened a lot.

Miss Bevanna was relieved after hearing this, but Jenkins was still troubled by the fact that he had lost another blank bubble, and now there was only the last one left.

"But why have I never heard of this ability?"

The conversation continued, and Miss Bevanna asked again:

"I consider myself to have read most of the books in the Belduran Curia and Nolan Church."

"Well, before we get to the church, I'm going to tell you something you shouldn't say."

He asked Jenkins to open the window. Immediately, the thick gray fog wanted to rush in, but it was dispersed by Miss Bevanna with a wave of her hand. Now the carriage was not far from St. George's Street. Because it had to avoid the movement range of the giant in the fog, it had to make a large circle to return to the church, which would add a lot of time to the journey.

"Jenkins, I think you probably understand that I have not always been the owner of an antique store. A long time ago, I also worked in Belduran, and Old Jack probably talked to you about this."

It was Miss Stillwell who said it, but Jenkins would not point it out.

"I used to be the Keeper of the Church. Do you know the meaning of being a Keeper of the Sage Church?"

Dad asked as if he was checking Jenkins' homework. Jenkins was stroking the cat and thinking...

"Huh? Why did I bring the chocolate out?"

He lowered his head suddenly and saw his cat lying comfortably on his lap as usual, squinting as he accepted the petting. He felt the hand on his back stop, and touched Jenkins' wrist with the tip of his tail, asking him to continue what he was doing.

"The Keepers of the Church bear the ancient secrets of the Church and pass on the horrors and truths accumulated over countless years. Not all secrets can be known to people, and not all history should be spread. The Keepers bear the burden of and Inheritance ensures that sensitive knowledge will neither disappear nor be leaked.”

Jenkins gave the answer, specifically referring to Professor Burns's workbook, which also had a confidentiality level, but he could view it.

"Yes, so there are some things that even the demigods of the church may not know. For example... in fact, among the twelve righteous gods, there are three gods that are the most special - nature, death and destiny."

"Aren't they the three original gods? Nature, earth and the sun?"

Jenkins asked.

"Of course not. The original three gods refer to the beliefs of these three great men, which were widely spread at the beginning of the world. Therefore, they are also the most recorded gods in ancient documents. But in fact, the two gods of death and destiny are not as different as each other. The earth and the sun appeared later, but their reputations are not obvious. As for the special characteristics of the three gods..."

Dad's voice suddenly became lower, as if he was afraid of disturbing the monster hidden in the thick fog outside the window:

"The God of Nature is the God of all things, symbolizing matter; the God of Death is the God of the End, symbolizing the end of all things; and the God of Destiny is fate, which is one of the most basic rules of the world. Others The righteous gods have more or less changed their doctrines and even their common names over the long years, but these three are the only ones who are eternal, especially the God of Destiny, who has a stronger power in immutability. To reflect, you must know that the two gods of nature and death have actually made detailed changes, but fate has never changed at all..."

Jenkins understood this sentence to mean that the three gods of nature, death and destiny cannot easily give up their positions to others and then become the masters. Among them, the Hermit of Destiny may even be the original God of Destiny in this world... It is terrible to think about it this way. The gods that have existed since the birth of the world are still looking down on the world to this day.

"But in this case, wouldn't it mean that other mortal beings who ascend to the status of gods on the road of destiny have no possibility of going further?"

He thought again.

But if you think about it carefully, this world is not the kind of world that requires mortals to climb step by step, where human lives are not as good as dogs, and where strong people walk everywhere. Being able to become a false god is considered to have completed the greatest transformation and sublimation. No one requires that the false god must aim to become a true god. Moreover, false gods are also real gods, and there is no difference in personality from the real gods.

"According to some accurate rumors, the original Church of the God of Knowledge emerged with the help of the believers of the God of Destiny. Therefore, among the churches of the ancient gods, we have the best relationship with the believers of the Destiny. This is also what I allow. Audrey teaches you important reasons, I hope you don’t waste your time with her.”

Dad said again, and Jenkins understood again that maybe those who advance on the road of destiny do not necessarily have to be the successors of destiny.

Chapter 1770 Chapter 1742 Son of the Mist

The carriage traveling through the Nolan fog at night shook violently again, but it did not interrupt Jenkins' thoughts. He thought about the righteous gods and ancient eras, trying to gain new enlightenment, but in the end he found nothing.

His father's words quickly attracted him again:

"Back to the topic, what I said just now is just to illustrate the antiquity of the Church of Destiny. They have many secrets that pagans cannot know, and a lot of knowledge is not even available to the Church of the Sage. And the ability of the White Foundation [Cycle] can only be found in Destiny It can only be found in the records of the church. This is what I am doing... In fact, so far in the 18th century, no one has had this ability, so it is normal for Bevanna not to know, Jenkins. I must warn you that any gain comes at a price. The evolution represented by [Cycle] must also have a price that we don’t know. After tonight’s event, you go to Audrey and ask about this ability. Even she doesn’t know. , Miss Bronyance will also know the relevant secrets.

Remember, this unknown ability must be treated with caution. "

He said seriously, and Jenkins immediately pulled his thoughts back, and then nodded vigorously:

"Okay daddy."

The conversation could easily kill time, and Dad ended the topic just as the carriage drove into the church. The three of them got out of the carriage in a hurry, and Jenkins found that there were many people in the church late at night.

Miss Bevanna explained that due to the appearance of giants in the gray fog, some of the teams on standby in the Evergreen Forest were mobilized to the church to stand by. It's just that we don't know what happened near the giant, so everyone is temporarily in the church, which makes it seem that there are more people tonight.

The Twelve Churches have already discussed a preliminary plan, the first of which is to activate the Mystery Lock as they did last week. Although the Mystic Lock only requires five Holy Sons to activate, Nolan's number of Holy Sons is much greater than this number. But for the effect of [Clean Field], Jenkins, who is more proficient in the power of life, must participate.

Now everyone is waiting for him. After Jenkins holds the ladder and climbs to the roof of the apartment building facing the street, finds his corresponding position at the top corner of the pentagram and stands, the mystery lock is immediately unfolded.

Although the ritual matrix could not be arranged, in the joint prayers of hundreds of devout priests, the powers of the Sons were connected with each other, and golden patterns bloomed on the land. The light broke through the fog on the ground and reached the sky, perfectly outlining the five-pointed star.

As the light became stronger and the five saints recited incantations, the mystery chain gradually shrank inward, but this time it was not smooth but extremely slow, as if it was blocked by thick fog.

And when the golden light was about to touch the giant whose specific appearance could not be seen clearly in the gray fog a few minutes later, in Jenkins' eyes, a majestic black aura impacted outward from the giant's body, colliding with the magical power of the mystery lock. The auras touched together.

"not good!"

Just from the intensity of the spiritual light, we knew what the result would be. The originally thick mist surged completely, covering the mystery lock like a wave and pushing outward.

Ang~

Almost instantly, a low and oppressive roar came from the depths of the mist.

The city in the thick fog is like a dark ancient capital submerged by the sea, and the roar in the depths of the fog is like an indescribable ancient evil thing wandering in the deep sea.

It was as if the entire fog in Nolan was connected together, and the strange power rushed back towards the mystery lock with the roar of the fog giant. There wasn't even a stalemate. It was on the opponent's home court, and the [Clean Field] was instantly broken. The backlash spirit and wave-like mist swept over instantly. Amidst the distant sound of a giant beast coming from the horizon, Jenkins groaned and took a step back, leaving a clear footprint on the roof of someone else's house.

But this also means that his injury is not serious. After all, the roof is hollow. If he does not have good control of his strength, he will fall directly through the air.

"This is really bad~"

With an ugly expression, he watched as the deeper fog swept around him. The sweeping fog continued to spread farther around him, taking away the last trace of warmth in the hot and humid summer.

Although it won't be so thick that you can't see your fingers, if this thick fog continues until dawn, Nolan will definitely be completely shut down tomorrow morning. But this is not without its benefits, at least because of the thick fog, people farther away will never be able to see the huge thing that is continuing to walk in the thick fog.

Jenkins jumped off the roof while protecting his fragile cat. Mr. Gilbert, who was responsible for picking him up nearby, heard the sound and walked over from the wall. But because of the thick fog, Jenkins could only see a dark shadow in that direction at first.

"What's going on? The mystery lock failed to unfold?"