Eastern: I love doing good things-Chapter 176 : The god descended from the heavens, furious and grim.

A communication crystal, used for contacting the church.

A horn, which when blown, could summon the dragon race to fight, but only within the Western continent.

In addition, there was a book, pure white and flawless, emitting a faint golden glow, looking extremely sacred.

This was the Dao body method Simon cultivated, called "Radiant Holy Body."

"I have the Dao body method now, but what about the Heaven and Earth substances?" Fang Yuan asked.

"Lord, all the Heaven and Earth substances have been consumed," Simon replied. "However, there are plenty in the church, and I can go get them for you."

"That's useless!" Fang Yuan shook his head. Given Simon's ghost's lifespan, by the time he started flying, he'd probably disappear without a trace.

Without the Heaven and Earth substances, this Dao body method couldn't be cultivated anyway. Wait...

At that moment, Fang Yuan noticed another book.

This book was placed in the corner of the spatial ring, and compared to "Radiant Holy Body," its appearance was completely the opposite. The cover was weathered and decayed, like the skin of some kind of creature, emitting a nauseating stench.

Next to the book, there was a brocade box. When opened, inside was a strange flower.

Its petals stretched outward, twisted in an agonizing pose, with veins like blood vessels pulsing. The stamen was made of small, wriggling tendrils, continuously moving. Around it, a scarlet miasma swirled, giving it a strange, decayed beauty.

Both the book and the flower looked extremely ominous.

"What are these things?" Fang Yuan frowned.

"This is another Dao body method, called 'Crimson Corruption,'" Simon explained. "It's a Dao body method I obtained by chance."

"I originally wanted to cultivate it, but it's a serious desecration to the god I serve, and the risks are enormous, so I hesitated."

"Then why didn't you say anything when you were alive?"

"Because I still had a bit of luck on my side. Even when death was imminent, I wanted to keep this precious Dao body method," Simon replied.

"Really? You're quite a bad guy..." Fang Yuan said.

"Yes, when I was alive, I was indeed a despicable, filthy, and lowly person."

"..."

This "Crimson Corruption" exuded a sense of decay and degeneration, completely incompatible with the self-proclaimed radiant holiness of the church.

Yet, Simon, as a bishop, had been secretly wanting to cultivate this heretical method. It seemed that even within the federation, things weren't as peaceful as they seemed...

"This Dao body method is an unexpected gain. Thanks to Simon's delay in acting, I get to take advantage of it. But still, there are two more guys I haven't captured..."

"Let's take care of them first!"

With this thought in mind, Fang Yuan put the spatial ring away and vanished like a gust of wind, disappearing in the Hua Gai mountain range.

Meanwhile, the figures of Ruan Minghui and his daughter were still weaving through the mountains. Since the battle began, Ruan Minghui had decisively taken his daughter and fled without looking back.

"Father, is this really the right thing to do?" As they escaped, Ruan Ling asked, her voice growing louder.

"Even though the soldiers from the Flame Kingdom came out of the treasure artifact, they only broke one of Bishop Simon's small tricks. There's no need to run directly. We have the advantage of numbers!"

"Also, by fleeing like this, we've offended all the surrounding forces, and we've angered the Federation!"

Ruan Ling's voice grew louder as she continued, "If we keep running like this, we'll certainly face retribution. Our country, Qiu Yue, may very well perish!"

Ruan Minghui furrowed his brows. The reason he decided to flee immediately was simply out of habit developed over the years, that is, to retreat at the first sign of danger.

But now, he realized that this was indeed a huge gamble.

His daughter was right. If they made the wrong bet, they would offend neighboring countries, and with a little misstep, it could lead to the annihilation of their nation!

"It's too late to regret now," Ruan Minghui said solemnly. "We must immediately return to Yun Langzhou, pack up, and prepare to go back to our country!"

Yun Langzhou was the territory granted to them by Bishop Simon in the Flame Kingdom. Now that they had fled, regardless of who won the battle in Hua Gai Mountain, they couldn't escape the consequences. They couldn't stay in the Flame Kingdom anymore.

"Sigh, how did things turn out like this? If I knew earlier, I should have chosen to fight!" Ruan Ling said regretfully. "At least I could've performed in front of Bishop Simon..."

Truth be told, she had started to develop a bit of affection for the bishop.

Soon, Yun Langzhou appeared in front of them, but the once prosperous and bustling city was now shrouded in a plague.

The people in the streets were pale and sickly, leaning weakly against the walls. Even those who managed to move were stumbling and bent over.

Ruan Minghui and his daughter were not surprised by any of this. They descended from the sky and landed in the Grand Marshal's residence in Yun Langzhou.

A middle-aged man quickly approached, leading several subordinates. Compared to the sickly citizens in the city, they looked much more energetic.

The middle-aged man wore a pleased smile, cupping his fists in a gesture of gratitude. "My lords, as per your orders, we've almost finished the preparations."

His name was Qi Yuan. Originally a deputy general of the Grand Marshal's residence, he had now become a proud Qiu Yue citizen.

On the day of the city's fall, all the loyal soldiers of the Grand Marshal's residence had perished, and the remaining ones were all cowards. Qi Yuan was one of them.

"Well done," Ruan Minghui nodded. Then he waved his hand. "I won't forget your contribution. Go ahead."

"Yes, my lord!"

Qi Yuan, smiling happily, turned and left. The Flame Kingdom's imperial court was weak, and he had long noticed that. So when the enemy attacked the city, he had hardly put up any resistance and chose to surrender, even opening the city gates as a guide.

Good birds choose the right tree to perch on, and he didn't think he had done anything wrong.

Once Qi Yuan left, Ruan Ling sighed, "We've just finished preparing a welcoming nest for the Plague God's arrival, but now we have to leave. All our efforts are in vain."

To be honest, she was very unhappy with her father's decision to flee.

"Don't think so much. Hurry and pack up the related artifacts. We're leaving!" Ruan Minghui urged.

He believed in clearing his mind. Since things had already been done, there was no point in dwelling on them.

"Alright..." Ruan Ling nodded, sighing as she walked toward the hall. But halfway there, the surroundings suddenly grew brighter. It was as if the entire sky had become radiant.

She looked up and saw a brilliant blue-gold light pouring down from the heavens. In her terrified gaze, it seemed like a rapidly burning meteor, heading straight for the place where they stood!