Lu Ming pounced like a tiger, pinning Lisi beneath him.
Before he could seize the enemy’s stronghold and expand his advantage,
He was caught off guard by the water swirling around Lisi’s body, and she reversed their positions, suppressing him.
Lisi giggled and leaned in close to Lu Ming’s ear.
“Your Highness, it seems you have your own weaknesses too.”
Before he could counterattack,
Lisi calmly launched a sudden assault on him.
Lu Ming’s eyes widened in surprise, his whole body spasming uncontrollably.
***
No one knew how much time had passed.
Lu Ming tidied up his clothes and appearance, regaining his usual composure.
He glanced at that patch of crimson.
Then at Lisi, who now looked utterly dejected.
And beside her, that gleaming Elf egg.
“Was Lucia also born from an egg like this?”
That was the first thing Lu Ming managed to ask after catching his breath.
Lisi weakly turned her neck toward Lu Ming.
“Your Highness, for us Elves to have offspring, we only need to combine the elemental essence of both parties, regardless of gender.”
“Lucia’s other mother, her name is…”
“That’s enough, I understand, there’s no need to say more.”
Even Lu Ming was a little surprised at the way Elves reproduce.
He coughed lightly. Five hours had already passed.
“Lucia is probably getting impatient.”
Hearing this, Lisi struggled to get up, but couldn’t move at all.
Seeing this, Lu Ming cast Grand Healing.
***
Then.
They found Lucia.
At this moment, she had already played herself to exhaustion and fallen asleep.
Looking at Lucia’s face—nearly identical to Lisi’s—
Lu Ming felt a strange sensation in his heart.
He simply decided not to think about it.
With another cast of Grand Healing, Lucia’s legs instantly recovered as good as new.
Lisi hurriedly felt the bone at the top of Lucia’s thigh, only relaxing after confirming it had healed.
“It was a wound caused by a Divine Technique. Can you tell me which Churches were behind it?”
For the gods to go so far as to have their Churches absorb new followers through such means,
There had to be a reason.
Could it be, the New Era was about to begin, and someone was seeking to Ascend with a new Divine Authority?
But this was just Lu Ming’s own speculation.
Lucia was hugged cluelessly by Lisi, not knowing what was happening.
Lisi’s eyes turned red and moist as she looked resolutely at Lu Ming.
Her faith even wavered for a moment: I worship the Elf Goddess, but when Her follower needed Her most, the Elf Goddess did not respond…
“Your Highness, those hunting Water Elves include the Church of War, Church of the Ocean, and the Church of Procreation…”
“The Church of Procreation is especially interested in other races. Not just Water Elves—if they catch you, they…”
Lisi named seven or eight Churches in one breath, and those were only the ones she knew and had seen.
Who knew how many more there were in places she hadn’t seen.
Lu Ming frowned.
The Church of Procreation, again the Church of Procreation.
What exactly is that crazy woman trying to do?
To use such extreme measures—does she intend to use this to increase her godly rank?
Lu Ming’s mood darkened.
After thinking for a while, he sent Lisi and Lucia out of the Statue.
Before leaving, Lisi grabbed his hand.
“Your Highness, I… I still want to stay by your side…”
Seeing Lisi’s shy expression, Lu Ming smiled and nodded.
Watching Lisi and her daughter leave the temple with Ilena, chatting and laughing, Lu Ming felt a little better.
***
He considered for a moment and decided to contact Sislia directly.
But he didn’t intend to invite her to a tea party.
For now, he only needed to contact her alone. As for Garcia, he had other plans for her.
Very soon, Sislia’s figure appeared before him.
Having visited once before, she was not surprised by the Divine Realm.
She immediately knelt on one knee in respect and kissed the back of Lu Ming’s hand. “Your Highness, did you summon me for the matter of the Church of Procreation?”
Sislia spoke first.
“So you already know.” Lu Ming nodded.
Sislia’s sources and efficiency were impressive.
He had only learned of it thanks to “Immortality.”
“Because I specifically ordered the major bishops to keep a close watch on any Church showing hostility to my Church of the Dawn.”
Sislia’s expression was respectful, her words crisp and decisive.
“The God of Procreation issued a divine edict a day ago, ordering the Pope of the Church of Procreation, along with two other Half-gods, to search for something in the Dresis Empire.”
“From my analysis, they’re probably looking for your avatar that’s walking among mortals.”
“Because that avatar killed two of the Church of Procreation’s legendary transcendents.”
Lu Ming nodded.
Not bad, truly the most loyal follower of the Dawn Goddess—brave and clever.
The Dawn Goddess really found a treasure.
But this also showed the power of “Immortality.”
Its ability to evade fate was indeed terrifying.
He just didn’t know what the price would be.
“Sislia, you must know their exact locations, right?”
Sislia nodded, producing a piece of parchment.
On it was a large Map, with three points flashing upon it.
“This is a Demi-god Magic Tool from the Church—it’s a Sensing Scroll. It pinpoints the real-time location of those three Half-gods.”
Lu Ming’s eyes lit up. This was a good thing. There were surely more treasures in the Church of the Dawn’s treasury.
“Good. I’ll send that avatar to meet up with you, and then we begin the operation.”
“Yes!”
Upon hearing Lu Ming’s words, Sislia’s eyes instantly brightened.
For those gods hostile to the Dawn Goddess, she wished she could storm their Divine Realms and kill them herself.
The God of Procreation targeted and oppressed the Church of the Dawn over a minor dispute.
Hardly a benevolent entity.
She truly wanted the God of Procreation to taste what retribution felt like.
***
Early morning.
Violet Empire.
Outskirts of Violet City.
Though the sky was only just brightening, the vendors were already bustling about.
The Pope of the Church of Procreation, Vic, and two Half-gods, walked the streets, hiding their presence.
Their speed was astonishing—each step covered vast distances.
“Sigh, how long will it take to find what we need? That bunch of bastards from Tor are probably still indulging themselves in that paradise called the Nation of Nature.”
“Elemental Elves, Succubi, all sorts of beautiful, tender Beastkin Maidens… Damn, and yet my lord actually called me back.”
“Now I have to waste time here searching for some Pseudo-God.”
Wild Heart Kito looked sullen, his handsome young face twisted into a devil-may-care, wicked smile.
“Your Holiness, why don’t you two go searching, and let me go have a little fun?”
The elderly Pope said nothing, just walked on in silence.
The other Half-god, Black Silk Lady Melia, pressed close to Kito with a seductive smile.
“Have some fun with me, little Kito.”
Kito glanced at Melia with disdain.
“I’m not interested in old women. And besides, I know every morning there’s a heap of male corpses outside your bedchamber.”
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