102: The Trilogy of Creating Gods, Killing Gods, and Immortality

Special Affairs Bureau Headquarters, Interrogation Room

Director Lin Zhihai of the Special Affairs Bureau angrily pointed his bandaged finger at Deputy Director Chen and cursed, "Idiot! Scum! Rotten apple! I was only unconscious for a while, and you, Chen Baixiang, Deputy Director Chen, couldn't suppress your ambition, trying to cooperate with evil cultivators and attempting to 'create a god'!"

"Ghost Realms, tunnels, Painted Skin... every single one of these incidents was caused by evil cultivators. Which one of them was good?"

"You actually dared to collude with them. You're practically seeking your own death!" Lin Zhihai grew angrier as he spoke, his emotions so agitated he was about to explode.

"Damn it, I even have to clean up your mess and appease the Underworld Ghost Emissary. The things you've done wouldn't be repaid even if you ate a hundred peanuts." Lin Zhihai slammed the table, his voice deafening.

Chen Baixiang, with his bruised and swollen pig-like face, let out a mouthful of blood from between his teeth, but still responded fearlessly, "Director Lin, the victor is king, the loser is bandit. What is there to say?"

"Damn it, you're still stubborn." Lin Zhihai was furious and continued to pound the table, making "bang bang bang" sounds.

"Stubborn? I'm not wrong! Isn't it just sacrificing a few ants to create a god?"

"Only when destiny is in your own hands can you sleep soundly at night."

Chen Baixiang's eyes revealed a persistent pursuit of power.

"Sleep soundly? I think you're blinded by greed, using your 'methods' to create a god."

"In my opinion—it's nothing more than a slightly more powerful monster." Lin Zhihai, enraged, rushed forward and gave Chen Baixiang another series of fierce kicks, each kick carrying his disappointment in Deputy Director Chen.

"A rival for over a decade, don't I understand you? You have the look of an eagle and a wolf." Lin Zhihai said, then squatted down and leaned close to Chen Baixiang's ear.

"The Trilogy of God-Making, God-Slaying, and Immortality, right?"

Chen Baixiang's eyes widened, his face filled with terror. "Lin Baldy, you... you... nonsense!"

Lin Zhihai stood up, looking down at Chen Baixiang, who was slumped on the ground.

"Nonsense! Do you really think I don't know what you're plotting?"

"Slander... pure slander." Deputy Director Chen dragged his broken leg and slowly moved towards the corner of the wall.

"Heh!" Lin Zhihai sneered, untied the slip knot on his bandage, and flexed his wrist joints.

Then, his palm, like an iron clamp, covered Chen Baixiang's skull and squeezed hard.

With a crisp "crack" sound~

Chen Baixiang's skull instantly shattered, brain matter splattering everywhere, onto the walls and floor... His body slumped to the ground, clearly showing no signs of life.

Lin Zhihai looked at everything before him indifferently, took out a silk handkerchief from his pocket, and wiped the blood from his hands.

"Deputy Director Chen, blame yourself for being too foolish. At a time when Xia Country is in peril, you actually fantasized about immortality. How utterly ridiculous!" Lin Zhihai muttered to himself.

Then, he shouted loudly, "Someone!"

A sparse sound of footsteps came, and six Special Affairs police officers, wearing the most advanced spirit-dispelling equipment, quickly opened the interrogation room door.

They stood expressionlessly at the doorway, awaiting Director Lin's instructions.

"Dispose of the body cleanly and announce to the public that Deputy Director Chen died in the line of duty. Also—" Lin Zhihai's sharp gaze swept over everyone.

"Send more personnel to City C to clean up the aftermath. All personnel involved in this operation will be awarded a third-class merit."

"Yes!"

After his subordinates left, having received their orders, Lin Zhihai leaned back in his chair, exhausted, and rubbed his temples. "A bunch of troubling matters..."

..."Okay, I understand. Director Lin, you've worked hard."

Secretary Ke Yan hung up the phone shortly after and hurried into "Office One."

"In two hours, I want a complete and detailed report on the casualties from supernatural incidents within the last six months." The speaker was Number One.

"Also, I will be having a video conference with thirty-five heads of state at 2 PM this afternoon. Have the Secretariat prepare for it."

Ke Yan was surprised by Number One's words, but he showed no emotion on his face, merely standing quietly to the side.

"Yes, I guarantee the mission will be completed."

"After the video conference, regarding the matter of 'offerings,' I will give you a reply." Number One nodded slightly.

Number One put down the desk phone and looked at Ke Yan. "Has Chen Baixiang's matter been handled?"

"It has been handled according to your instructions." Ke Yan replied respectfully.

"Good, well done." Number One nodded in satisfaction. "Oh, right, during the meeting later, remember to remind me to pay close attention to the attitudes of Country F and Country M."

"These two countries have always been reserved about supernatural affairs, so this leading conference might not go smoothly."

"Understood, I will make the necessary preparations in advance." Ke Yan nodded.

"Good! Secretary Ke, you may go about your work." Number One gestured for Ke Yan to leave.

"Okay."

Ke Yan left the office, closing the door behind him. He pondered to himself.

[It seems the situation is becoming increasingly complex, and all I can do is fully assist Number One to ensure the smooth progress of this meeting.]

2 PM, Video Conference~

The countries that requested this video conference were Xia Country and Bear Country, while the countries that agreed to participate included Country Y, Country F, Country R, Country M, and others.

The heads of state of these countries gathered via video to discuss an important agenda item: the "increasing depth of Spiritual Energy Revival" and how to conduct reasonable intelligence exchange.

Xia Country, as one of the most populous countries in the world and the second-largest economy globally, coupled with Her arrival... its status is crucial.

Facing the challenges brought by the Spiritual Energy Revival, Xia Country must proactively initiate such conferences to ensure that all countries can jointly address this global crisis!!!

Due to the widespread adoption of the global internet, "supernatural incidents" occurring in various countries quickly spread throughout the world.

In this situation, intelligence agencies around the world demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and efficiency.

Although Xia Country had some understanding of the situation in the West, information was still limited, and the estimated number of casualties had already exceeded 8 digits.

Furthermore, the reason not all countries were invited to this conference is that there are 197 countries globally.

Most of them have already fallen into chaos or been overrun, with only these 35 countries remaining relatively stable.

Country D: "Xia Country is a land of etiquette. Country D is willing to share its latest precise nano-microporous lens technology and respectfully requests the Underworld Ghost Emissary to be stationed here."

Country H: "The Empress was born in Daegu, Country H. You, Xia Country, must not be so rude as to monopolize The Empress for so long!"

Country R: "Amaterasu Omikami will surely protect us, but the time is not yet ripe."

Country G: "We have already established the Empress Cult. Oh! Empress, may Your Majesty bless your devout subjects."

Bear Country: "Bear Country is willing to offer 120 billion incense offerings annually..."

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