Chapter 815: Dealing with Duplicity (Part 2)
However, he knew the more he avoided seeing him, the more guilty he felt, the more it would arouse the suspicions of the Dreamy Heavenly Venerate.
On one hand, he presented himself openly, letting the other party observe him, while on the other hand, his expression was impatient as he raised his eyebrows: "Have you seen enough? If the Divine Venerable has anything to say, speak straightforwardly. Why play tricks here? I'm very busy now, I don't have time to spend idly with the Divine Venerable here."
The Dreamy Heavenly Venerate first furrowed his brows, then spoke solemnly, "Naturally, this grave threat must be eliminated. I and the gods can fight for transcendence, but we do not wish to be manipulated, nor do we want to be someone else's pawn afterward."
He fixed his gaze on Lin Rui: "This time the East Abyss plotted to use the Truth Method to assist in reaching Superlimit, which is an opportunity."
In the past, during the war of the Artificial Sky and the battle of Yellow Mountain Island, he was played by the Master of Destiny like a puppet, how could he not respond?
Lin Rui looked slightly surprised, then laughed magnanimously, leaning his back against the sofa: "Isn't what the Divine Venerable said too absurd? It's your business to get rid of him, what does it have to do with me? I promised to step back from the Artificial Sky dispute, and the Master of Destiny has benefited me greatly. I reached where I am today thanks to His Highness's help. One must not be ungrateful."
Why should an 'outsider' who has stepped out of the game work hard for these abysses?
The Dreamy Heavenly Venerate was not surprised by his attitude, and his lips curled into a mocking arc: "What kind of grace does the Master of Destiny have with the Master of Light? I only see you and your family members' fates, like puppets, being controlled by him. How pitiful?
You are now in Sky Abyss, but in the Master of Destiny's script, who knows if your next step isn't to become someone else's tool, or a stepping stone or sacrifice for transcendence? If you were not wary of the Master of Destiny, you wouldn't be secretly making so many moves."
Seeing Lin Rui's calm expression, unmoved, he changed his tone: "Five bases for Artificial Sky Domes that can accommodate 500 million people! I can persuade the gods to let you build five more Artificial Sky Domes in Heavenly Demon Origin, in exchange for the Master of Light lending me a hand."
Lin Rui was momentarily stunned, then inwardly scoffed; how could he have any extra resources to build so many Artificial Sky Domes?
The 34 Jingyi Altars that Lin Rui currently owned were built with gritted teeth.
These altars can accommodate 12.7 billion people, but now the devout followers of the Light King Sect, plus those who partake in the holy communion daily, are not even 8 billion. Many people just grudgingly believe in Him because they find the Master of Light somewhat useful today, and if they don't need Him tomorrow, they throw Him far behind, or switch to another abyss.
Lin Rui is now more willing to focus on the people of Tianji Star, who are much more simple and honest. They live hard lives, and with just a little grace, and painting them some prospects, they can be devoutly converted.
Not to mention, the Radiant Holy Altar can expand underground farms, allowing his income to increase tremendously.
The problem is, Lin Rui still has to pretend to be very interested in the Artificial Sky Dome bases.
Otherwise, if the Deep Abyss realizes that he has no greed for the Artificial Sky, then surely he has other schemes!
"Divine Venerable, no matter what, the Master of Destiny has been gracious to me. Even though my family has suffered some hardships, the result was good. Even my father has the possibility of being resurrected through the sky dome."
He first shook his head, then chuckled: "So, for the five Artificial Sky Domes, I would at most not participate, and remain on the sidelines. If you want my assistance, you must give me fifteen more in quota."
After Lin Rui finished speaking, he stood up, adjusting his clothes with an indifferent expression: "If what the Divine Venerable invited me here for is just what you've spoken, then that's it for today. I am busy, so I must take my leave. If the Divine Venerable is interested, you can discuss with the gods and then have someone notify my fiancée or the Great Celestial Master."
He knew that the Dreamy Heavenly Venerate could not decide on this matter alone, and must coordinate with the gods.
The agreement with Lin Rui was reached by the gods in the past, so now it requires the gods' approval as well.
And just as Lin Rui pushed the door open to leave the café, the figure of the Dreamy Heavenly Venerate vanished like a bubble in the air.
The Dreamy Heavenly Venerate returned to His Dreamy Divine Country, reclining on His Divine Throne, still holding the coffee cup, gently swaying it. The surface of the coffee shimmered with colorful brilliance, which was the Dreamy Heavenly Venerate blending the purest dreams of children into it for flavor.
Mere moments later, His Great Celestial Master, Meng Li, appeared in this Dreamy Divine Country.
"Divine!" Meng Li first bowed in salute, then asked somewhat expectantly: "Has the Master of Light entered the trap?"
"This child is cunning as a fox, elusive, I have been setting this plan for nearly three years, only to let him slightly lower his guard, trapping him is no problem, but—"
The Dreamy Heavenly Venerate let out a light laugh, eyes filled with contemplation: "There is something strange about Lin Rui, could you help investigate the internal affairs of the Light God Sect, and the condition of the 'Root'. It would be best to motivate several Divine Illuminations and Longevity Martial Cultivators to delve into the true nature of the Root."
Meng Li agreed with a bow but furrowed her brows tightly.
Investigating the Light God Sect and the Root is one thing, but persuading the Divine Illuminations and Longevity Martial Cultivators to delve into the Root is quite troublesome.
The gods avoid the Root like the plague, and so do these Divine Illuminations and Longevity; they cherish their lives dearly.