Beast Taming: I Can Evolve Indefinitely-Chapter 781 - 776 Holy LightShadow Guard
Chapter 781: Chapter 776: Holy Light/Shadow Guard
Chapter 781 -776: Holy Light/Shadow Guard
“You’re suggesting that the underground palace might be the Twilight Tomb?!”
Bai Qi stared at Bai Qiucha, aghast.
“I’m not entirely sure, but the architectural style of that underground palace is very similar to the first level of the Twilight Tomb.”
Bai Qiucha nodded in agreement, while Bai Qi smacked his forehead in exasperation.
The Twilight Tomb was a relic from the Dark Emperor Period, a fact they were aware of from the moment they discovered it.
However, Bai Qi found it impossible to link the formidable undead forces of the Twilight Tomb with those fragile civilians he had met earlier.
“Could it be that my words earlier provoked them to the point where they just stopped being human?”
The more Bai Qi thought about it, the more plausible it seemed, he sighed in some helplessness.
No matter what he did, it invariably followed courses set long ago by the tides of time.
Even though there may have been deviations with the Dragon Emperor Tomb, there could be more chances for deviations in the future, but that would require constant explorations.
“Schuck, send out the Mechanical Apostles to locate the underground palace. I hope the Teleportation Circle didn’t scatter them too far.”
Bai Qi issued new instructions to Schuck, adding, “It would be best if we can find them. If not, then so be it.”
“Bai Qi, was the teleportation location random?”
Zhuge Chen asked, slightly perplexed.
“It was fixed, but I have reason to suspect that something unexpected might have happened during their teleportation, and that they might have ended up somewhere we can’t locate.”
Bai Qi shrugged. If the underground palace was indeed the Twilight Tomb, then it likely got teleported to Undead Hill. And given their current location, it would take them quite some time to get there.
He didn’t mind making the journey, but right now they had more pressing matters.
They were heading to the Imperial Capital of the Creative Intelligence Dynasty.
…
“Schuck, can you determine the exact time when that war started?”
Bai Qi gazed at the Imperial Capital that was in sight, asking.
“The history of the Dark Emperor Period is too far in the past, the records are not very clear. What I can confirm is that the Creative Intelligence Dynasty completely disintegrated after that war.”
Schuck shook his head.
“I understand.”
Bai Qi nodded, turning to Bai Qiucha, “Cha, can you remember any useful intel?”
“I’m sorry, there were no records of the Dark Emperor in the books I’ve read.”
Bai Qiucha shook his head. “My family only allowed me to read the books so that I could find a solution for my talent problem in the Dragon Emperor Era. So, I didn’t pay much attention to records from the Dark Emperor Period.”
“So, we have to investigate this ourselves.”
Bai Qi understood, and a simple account of the downfall of the Creative Intelligence Dynasty emerged in his mind.
“In the 11th year of the Creation Era, the Dark Emperor committed treason. His entire army defected, and tribesmen marched straight into the Imperial Capital. In that same year, the Creative Intelligence Dynasty was destroyed.”
The Imperial Capital, the core of a dynasty, had been directly invaded by the tribesmen.
If they had invaded other areas, that would have been another matter, but according to historical records, most parts of the Creative Intelligence Dynasty were still intact when the Imperial Capital was breached.
In fact, after the destruction of the Imperial Capital, the tribes withdrew from human territory and didn’t disturb humans for hundreds of years.
Later historical studies and collected evidence all pointed in the same direction.
The Creative Intelligence Dynasty had been betrayed by someone high-ranking!
“I hope it’s only related to the Holy Light Guards. That would make things easier.”
…
The Imperial Capital.
Thanks to Beta’s abilities, Bai Qi and his company easily tricked the guards and entered the city.
Although the Creative Intelligence Dynasty was the second unified era in human history, compared with the subsequent dynasties, its circumstances were much worse.
Harsh environments, scarce resources, being surrounded by tribes, it was a miracle that the Creative Intelligence Dynasty could establish itself.
However, exactly because of that, alchemy flourished in this era.
“Bai Qi, look, that man just put a pile of materials in, and it directly turned into a weapon?”
Zhuge Chen was astonished as he watched a towering man perform weapon alchemy at the entrance of a weapon shop.
“Alchemy is indeed magical. As long as you know the required ingredients, and with a suitable Alchemy Array, you can create anything you want. It’s much superior to ordinary Runes just in this aspect.”
Bai Qi nodded, looking at the Alchemy Array with interest.
Even though Runes might outperform Alchemy Arrays in terms of immediate combat power, in other aspects, alchemy had its unique advantages.
For instance, in this resource-deprived era, creating the materials you want with alchemy. Although this is still equivalent exchange, it solved the issue of low productivity.
“With this kind of technology, the Creative Intelligence Dynasty, if it hasn’t been destroyed so quickly, might have added a bright color to the history of mankind.”
Bai Qi felt a pang of regret. Just as he was about to approach and learn more about this ancient technology, the orderly sound of marching drew his attention, around him, the common folk were stepping aside.
“Bai Qi, look.”
Bai Qiucha tapped Bai Qi’s shoulder, pointed ahead.
Raising his gaze, Bai Qi saw a troop of soldiers in white armor approaching in perfectly synchronized steps. As they passed, the people fell to their knees, casting their devout eyes upon them.
“Is this the Holy Light Guard?”
Bai Qi’s eyes narrowed involuntarily as he studied the soldiers, their indifferent stare, faintly flickering white light.
The Holy Light Guards were one of the strongest armies of the Creative Intelligence Dynasty, and they also took on the defense work of the Imperial Capital.
At the same time, they were the biggest suspects of Bai Qi.
“Why do I not find it strange that these people are betraying humanity?”
Looking at the Holy Light Guards, who, despite their weakened power, bore an aura identical to that Angel from the underground palace, a cold sneer surfaced on Bai Qi’s face.
“These self-proclaimed light-bearers, all they seem to do are shameful acts!”
A cloud of smoke flickered in Bai Qiucha’s eyes, and a wave of killing intent unconsciously dispersed.
Swish!
At that moment, the Holy Light Guards suddenly turned their heads in unison towards Bai Qi’s group, their originally dim gaze suddenly became dazzling.
Such strong perception!
Bai Qi’s eyes narrowed while Beta quickly deployed the Six Paths, masking their auras.
When the Holy Light Guards looked their way, they only saw three devout civilians, continually prostrating before them.
However, the Holy Light Guards remained vigilant, scanning over the three individuals for a long while before diverting their attention.
“Sorry, I couldn’t resist for a moment.”
Wearing a guilty expression, Bai Qiucha earns a shake of the head from Bai Qi, who said, “Although fused with the aura of the Thunderbolt Rat, the Bone Dragon still exudes a far stronger Undead Aura. To the Holy Light Guards, it’s as visible as a lantern in the night.”
“However, these guys seem to have elevated their power instantaneously. Could it be like the ones in the underground palace who can transfer power remotely?”
Bai Qi rubbed his chin, curiously sizing up the Holy Light Guards.
Ah woo ah woo?
(Shall we capture one for research?)
Beta quietly appeared beside Bai Qi, a mischievous smile playing on its face.
“Well, it doesn’t seem impossible?”
A smile curved on the corner of Bai Qi’s mouth, his gaze changing as he looked at the Holy Light Guards.
He no longer saw them as enemies, but as experimental subjects.
“Wait, someone else is coming.”
Just then, Jerry halted the scheming pair, motioning towards a different direction.
As Bai Qi turned to look, the sight of a dark figure caused his eyebrows to rise.
Shadow Guards, entities on par with the Holy Light Guards in the Creative Intelligence Dynasty, primarily responsible for slaying Ferocious Beasts within the empire.
Upon the meeting of the Holy Light and Shadow Guards, both groups halted. After a brief face-off, neither side exchanged words as they turned towards the palace.
The holy light and shadows, like everywhere else, were incompatible.
“Both forces have gathered, what a coincidence~”
With a grin, Bai Qi, along with Zhuge Chen and Bai Qiucha, disappeared into the crowd.
…
Inside a nondescript alley, the trio emerged stealthily, facing them were four soldiers, two dressed in black and two in white.
“Bai Qi, aren’t you afraid of getting discovered with such blatant kidnapping?”
Looking at the four unconscious soldiers, Zhuge Chen was somewhat worried.
“Rest assured, they won’t notice it in the short term.”
Bai Qi gave a light smile, glanced at the still intact troops in the distance, and started to conduct his research.
“Indeed, like those from the underground palace, they have both transplanted the power of holy light and shadow, but their power is much weaker.”
Soon, Bai Qi came to a conclusion.
“Looking at the soul, the soul of the Holy Light Guards have basically been completely assimilated by holy light. Rather than calling them humans, it’s more accurate to call them puppets.”
Schuck digitalized the souls of the Holy Light and Shadow Guards and presented their state clearly in front of them.
“In contrast, only the body of the Shadow Guards has undergone changes, and their souls are still human.”
“However, whether it’s the Holy Light or Shadow Guards, their transformation technology appears to be somewhat different from the human refinement array we saw in the underground palace.”
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Upon hearing Schuck’s analysis, Bai Qi nodded slightly, his gaze turning towards the palace.
“Unless I’m mistaken, the Holy Light and Shadow Guards should be the product of the Dark Emperor’s handiwork.”
“Let’s go, let’s meet this inventor of alchemy, the most evil Emperor in human history!”
Standing up, Bai Qi transported the four unconscious soldiers into the Secret Realm Base, leaving behind their armor.
“Bai Qi, you don’t intend to…”
Zhuge Chen and Bai Qi exchanged glances, Bai Qi’s expression indicating he found this course of action perfectly reasonable as he stated, “Of course, do you think we should break in instead?”
Without waiting for a reply, Bai Qi quickly donned a suit of Holy Light Guard armor, and summoned Alpha to do the same with Shadow Guard armor.
“Cha, you and Alpha will disguise as the Shadow Guards, while I and Zhuge Chen will impersonate the Holy Light Guards.”
“Remember, you don’t need to do anything, just follow my lead.”
With that, Bai Qi snapped his fingers, and they were suddenly behind the Holy Light/Shadow Guards within the illusion created by the Cordyceps fungus.
The sudden appearance of the four caused some energy fluctuations, the leaders of both armies turned around, but after meeting Beta’s gaze, they dismissed the disturbance and continued forward.
And at this moment, was already within sight.
