82: Chapter 82 You're all spies, aren't you?

"The God-Binding Lock is a wonder-level item specifically designed to deal with First-order and Second-order Deities. Unless the opponent voluntarily undoes it, I can only wear down the Laws within it using Divine Power to unlock it.

This isn't something that can be done quickly. Since you still owe Teacher a favor, then Teacher hopes..."

At this point, Teacher Tong Qian paused. After a moment of internal struggle, she finally spoke the words,

"Teacher hopes to become your Subordinate Deity, the kind that can sign a Slave God Contract."

"Teacher, why go to such lengths? Given your past guidance, if you need resources, I can still provide you with some support."

Teacher Tong Qian shook her head gently, but the movement tugged at the God-Binding Lock. As the light of the Laws flickered, a wave of intense pain swept through her entire body.

"Just as you said during the Awakening ceremony, Teacher also wants to climb higher. Even if I were to advance to a Second-order Deity with your support,

what about the Third-order after that? Or even a Intermediate God? Teacher is a greedy person; either I don't do it, or I do it to the limit!

You are the person with the highest status that Teacher can reach, so, can you grant this humble deity's request?"

"If you are serious, Teacher... But I still hope you will consider it carefully. Once you become a Slave God..."

A joyful smile appeared on Teacher Tong Qian's face.

"This humble deity has thought it through very clearly. This thought has lingered in my heart for nearly a hundred years. If it weren't for the fact that those big Families didn't look my way, I probably would have left Anping County long ago."

Skillfully planting the Slave Mark, Lin Xiao frowned as he looked at the God-Binding Lock on her shoulder blades. After thinking for a moment, he transferred one hundred thousand divine power points to Teacher Tong Qian.

"Since Teacher says this chain needs to be worn down with Divine Power, you will have to trouble yourself to do it. If your divine power points are insufficient, you can tell me at any time."

Looking at the extra one hundred thousand divine power points in her Divine Kingdom, Teacher Tong Qian smiled even more happily.

"My Lord is truly generous. Thank you for your concern, My Lord; if Divine Power is insufficient, this humble deity will certainly speak up. As for the word 'Teacher', please do not mention it again in the future. Otherwise, I fear it will be difficult for this humble deity to get along with other god-friends..."

Just as the two were talking, some students nearby who had been pinned under rubble due to the classroom's collapse began to call for help with some difficulty.

"Lin... Lord Lin, could you please come over and save us? I feel like the bones in my body are broken; if I stay pressed like this, I'll really die..."

"We don't seem to be of any use here. While those deities are entangled, Lord Lin, could you take us away from here?"

"Yeah, yeah. My Lord, if you can take us back to our Families, our respective Families will surely reward you heavily."

Casually exchanging a few pleasantries with the deity who had been trapped alongside Teacher Tong Qian, Lin Xiao looked at the words of these noble descendants with a strange expression.

"How long have you all been in school? Go home? Why don't you look up at the sky? Third-order Deities are fighting to the death; are you sure your Families are truly safe?

Even taking a step back, even if your homes were safe, what does that have to do with me? If you want to leave, there are roads all around; just run."

Rejecting the words of these noble descendants, Lin Xiao gave a look to the two alien demigods beside him. The two immediately began searching through the surrounding ruins. Several students trapped under rubble were rescued one after another.

"Lin Xiao, why must you be so cold-hearted? Take us back, and our Families will certainly not treat you poorly.

At that time, it wouldn't be impossible to give you a place to stay; it's better than you wandering outside with these people."

"My Family has high-order divine weapons as our foundation. As long as those Third-order powerhouses in the sky don't make a move, other Second-order ones cannot shake my Family. If you take me back, you can naturally obtain protection."

"Lin Xiao, you need to think clearly. Once our elders discover that you stood by and watched us die, you won't be able to explain yourself, especially in this chaotic environment..."

Hearing this person's words, Lin Xiao was truly angered to the point of laughter.

"You were captured alive, and instead of thinking about how to deal with those who captured you, you are now threatening me, the one who saved you?

Just because I didn't take you home? Have you not figured out the situation yet? My subordinates are fighting to the death over there, and here you are threatening me? Could it be that you are an undercover agent sent by the other side? Just trying to disintegrate and sow discord in our relationship?"

As soon as Lin Xiao said this, the expressions of the noble descendants who had originally been filled with righteous indignation changed. Their expressions toward the person who had spoken became wary.

"Lin Xiao! Don't you dare make false accusations! Where did I sow discord or destroy relationships? I'm doing this for everyone's good; does it mean we have to stay here to be right?"

Just as Lin Xiao wanted to say something else, Meng Ning's voice suddenly rang in his mind.

[My Lord, something is wrong. These people seem to be stalling for time. I just asked Guan Hong. Fate has indeed given a warning. If you are fine over there, I suggest we withdraw.]

[Old Meng is right, My Lord. Our current situation is only suitable for maneuvering. If we stay in one place for too long, it's very easy to be surrounded by the enemy.] Jiang Meng's voice also appeared at the right moment.

[Judging from the future visions, the enemy's reinforcements will arrive in at most twenty minutes. My Lord, what do you think...]

Through the connection of the Slave Mark, Lin Xiao's mind was like a meeting. After hearing all this, how could he not know the danger? He immediately made the decision: Run!

[I will activate the starship immediately; you all watch for the right moment. Once everyone is gathered, we run immediately!]

As he said this, Lin Xiao threw the starship out from his Divine Kingdom. Then, without another word, he began throwing the students around him onto it.

A moment later, only a few students who had secretly threatened him earlier remained. Seeing the starship, how could these people not know that Lin Xiao was about to run away?

"Hey! Lin Xiao, what are you doing! Why aren't you taking us with you!"

"Yeah! The battle over there is becoming increasingly dangerous, and it's very dangerous for us to stay here! Can you hurry up!"

"Lin Xiao, what are you still standing there for! Hurry up and take us away!"

Looking at these students who were unable to move due to being suppressed by Divine Power, a thoughtful expression appeared on Lin Xiao's face.

"From the very beginning, you few have been undermining unity, both openly and covertly. I have reason to suspect that you are spies sent by the other side.

Now is the time for us to run away; if I take you outsiders with uncertain allegiances along, what if you secretly leave a mark for the enemy?

So, I intend to leave you behind. If you are still alive afterward, it proves my guess was right! If you die, then it proves I guessed wrong. After the incident subsides, I will bring the utmost sincerity to burn incense at your graves!"

As soon as Lin Xiao said this, the few broke down instantly.

"Are you even speaking human language?! What do you mean you'll burn incense after we die?! Do you think I care about your incense?!"

"What kind of joke is this? What do you mean we can only prove we're okay if we die? You're deliberately trying to get us killed!"

Just as the few were still trying to threaten or beg for mercy, a huge fluctuation of Divine Power erupted from the distant battlefield.

And the moment the Divine Power explosion occurred, Meng Ning and the others immediately appeared inside the starship.

"My Lord, hurry! There's no time!"