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Chapter 116 The Path of Defying Gods 8
The king stroked his chin, his gaze shifting back and forth between the documents and Shen Ying. After a moment, he slowly spoke: "The news you brought is indeed astonishing, but it is far from enough for me to mobilize the entire nation's resources."
Shen Ying stepped forward, her eyes earnest: "Your Majesty, once divine punishment descends, it will be a catastrophe. We have already overcome countless hardships and dangers, and this information is just the tip of the iceberg, while time is slipping away."
Alice chimed in, "Your Majesty, we have persuaded many local leaders, and they have all realized the gravity of the situation. You are the ruler of the country, and your decision concerns the lives of countless people."
The king frowned slightly and looked at Saien: "You have been silent, yet you exude a power that makes me somewhat uneasy. Who exactly are you?"
Shen Ying quickly stepped in front of Sai En and explained, "This is my companion. He is responsible for protecting me. Please forgive him if he has offended you."
The king sized up Shen Ying, his tone softening slightly: "You've got some nerve, trespassing into the palace and even coming to the council chamber. But, seeing how sincere your words are, I'll let it slide for now."
Shen Ying nodded slightly and expressed her gratitude to the king: "Thank you for your leniency, Your Majesty. We were extremely anxious."
The king gave a light snort and said in a serious tone, "I hope the news you bring is enough to warrant such an exception from me."
Shen Ying, Sai En, and Alice stood in the center of the council hall. Alice whispered to Shen Ying, "I hope we can successfully persuade the king this time." Shen Ying clenched her fist: "We will definitely succeed."
The king looked at Shen Ying and said, “Begin. Tell me your reasons. If there is even the slightest falsehood, don’t blame me for being ruthless.”
Shen Ying took a deep breath, stepped forward, and recounted in detail their experiences along the way, the wise man's interpretation of the information, the attitudes of the leaders in various places, and the potential harm caused by divine punishment.
The king listened intently, lost in thought, occasionally whispering to the ministers around him.
Saien stood to the side, his gaze fixed on Shen Ying.
After discussing the matter with his ministers for a long time, the king finally raised his head and looked at Shen Ying with a firm gaze: "Your words and the evidence you have provided force me to re-examine this crisis. I have decided to support you."
Alice's face lit up with joy, tears welling in her eyes: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Shen Ying was also very excited. She held Alice's hand, giving each other strength.
The king rose and said majestically, "Immediately summon all the skilled craftsmen in the country to build fortifications; instruct the army to strengthen its defenses and prepare for any possible disaster."
At the same time, inform the people of the divine punishment so they can prepare themselves, but do not cause panic. The ministers accepted the order and left.
"Furthermore," the king said, looking at Shen Ying and the other two, "you have a better understanding of divine punishment, so you should assist us in developing a detailed response plan."
In the days that followed, the palace was bustling with activity. Shen Ying, Sai En, and Alice also threw themselves into it wholeheartedly.
Shen Ying and Alice, together with the ministers, coordinated resources from all sides and explained the situation to the public.
When local leaders learned that the king had also joined the campaign, they increased their support.
In the days that followed, intensive preparations were carried out in full swing.
Shen Ying, Sai En, and Alice travel between various towns, coordinating and communicating with local officials and influential figures to prepare for the large-scale gathering.
Finally, the central square of the first town welcomed this significant gathering.
The morning sun shone on the ancient stone pavement, and people began their busy day as usual. But soon, the huge magic circle erected in the square caught their attention.
When everything was ready, Shen Ying stood on the high platform in the center of the square, took a deep breath, and began the ceremony.
Sion stood silently on one side of the platform, his white hair fluttering gently in the breeze, his blue eyes fixed on the magic circle, and he gently waved his hands to activate the magic.
In an instant, a huge magical image appeared in the sky above the square.
In the scene, the ancient world is shrouded in darkness, and evil forces from the depths of the universe surge towards Earth like a black tidal wave.
The evil creatures came in all shapes and sizes; some were enormous, blotting out the sky and dimming the stars in their wake; others moved like ghosts, eroding the energy of life.
People appeared incredibly small in the face of this force; fear was written on everyone's face. Towns were destroyed, the earth was torn apart, and cries and screams mingled together, creating a horrific scene of hell on earth.
As the scene unfolds, a pure and dazzling light appears—the power of the young god.
People saw him alone, waging a desperate battle against evil forces.
Every movement he made was full of power; wherever the light touched, evil creatures were driven away, and darkness was torn apart little by little.
The battle raged on for a long time, with the figure of the god moving steadfastly and fearlessly through the waves of evil.
Ultimately, the evil forces were driven out of the universe, the world returned to peace, the sun shone on the earth again, and people cheered with joy, filled with reverence and gratitude for the gods.
However, the scene shifts, and the tone becomes somber. The human world is now presented before us: in towns, people deceive, steal, and even kill each other in their struggle for wealth.
On the battlefield, soldiers fought fiercely amidst the smoke and fire, their blood staining the earth red, all for the sake of satisfying the selfish desires of certain individuals.
Forests have been over-logged, leaving only bare stumps; rivers have been polluted and become murky; and all kinds of creatures are struggling in agony.
The people in the square initially watched out of curiosity, but as the scene unfolded, their expressions gradually became serious.
Some people's eyes showed fear, as if they were truly realizing the world they lived in for the first time; others were filled with shame and lowered their heads, seemingly realizing that they were also a member of this depraved world.
The children tugged at their parents' clothes, their eyes filled with confusion and fear, asking what those terrifying sights were all about.
Looking at the reactions of the people below the stage, Shen Ying raised her voice and said, "We can't go on like this! We were once given a new life under the protection of the gods, but now we are pushing the world into the abyss with our own hands."
We must change, or divine punishment will descend and we will all lose everything! Her voice echoed in the square, each word striking a chord in people's hearts.
The same scene is playing out in the central squares of other towns.
Each gathering is like a boulder thrown into people's peaceful hearts, stirring up huge waves.
As Shen Ying was writing and drawing on the cutting board, recording some recent data, the king strode in with his unique kingly aura. He seemed to bring an invisible pressure, and the surrounding air seemed to be compressed, becoming heavy. Everyone's eyes were unconsciously drawn to him.
The king first asked Shen Ying about the gods and divine punishment. Shen Ying answered in a very clear and logical manner, as earnest as a little teacher giving a lesson.
Unexpectedly, the king suddenly changed the subject, staring at Shen Ying and asking, "Would you be willing to become my lover?"
Shen Ying looked as if she had been struck by lightning, her eyes wide open, her expression absolutely incredible, her mouth agape as if she could swallow an egg.
Everyone else present was also stunned by the king's sudden "love bomb".
Some of the ministers looked like they were dreaming, while others' eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. The scene was like a group of statues, completely still.