474: Sacrifice and the Third Party

"What? Song Zhong, what do you mean by that?"

"Destiny" Monk listened to Song Zhong's plan and couldn't help but waver.

The reason was none other than that Song Zhong's plan was simply too crazy; so crazy that once implemented, the Fifth Universe would have no room for maneuver.

"Although I don't like to repeat myself, for your sake, I can make an exception this one time."

Song Zhong's expression was as calm as water, forming a stark contrast with the agitated "Destiny" Monk.

"Instead of pinning your hopes on one cycle after another, let me help you solve the problem once and for all."

A wicked smile played on Song Zhong's lips, "Of course, before that, I need to address the client's pain point, which is to prevent the Three Pillar Gods from meeting Azathoth.

The solution to this problem is simple: just intercept Them on Their inevitable path."

"Destiny" Monk's face almost turned green, "Intercept Them on Their inevitable path? How will you intercept Them? Like last time, by forcibly entering Lin Qi Ye's mental world through your mark?

But this time it's different. If the Key of the Gate controls Lin Qi Ye's mental realm, it will definitely clear your mark.

At that time, if your backdoor is dismantled, how will you get in?"

"Hehehe, you're right, as expected of someone I admire." Song Zhong's face was filled with a hint of madness, "Who said there's only one way to enter Lin Qi Ye's mental world?"

"Destiny" Monk didn't know why, but he suddenly had a bad premonition. He subconsciously swallowed and asked, "Then, what is the other way?"

Song Zhong stared at "Destiny" Monk, leaning his upper body forward.

"Destiny" Monk felt his aura completely suppressed by Song Zhong and unconsciously moved back a step.

"Didn't you just say that you and Lin Qi Ye are both manifestations of this Universe's will?

That is to say, the Fifth Universe's will, Lin Qi Ye, and you are inherently one, right?"

Facing Song Zhong's question, "Destiny" Monk nodded.

"That's right, so what do you want to do?"

"Nothing much. You know my principle: I can help, but you need to pay a price.

And this time, the price is to completely sacrifice your spirit to me."

As Song Zhong spoke, his pale white teeth gleamed with a cold light, making "Destiny" Monk feel a little creepy.

"Sacrifice my mental world to you?"

"Destiny" Monk seemed to have selective hearing loss. He wanted to confirm the answer from Song Zhong's mouth again.

"That's right. In fact, my approach is similar to that of the Cthulhu. They want to use Lin Qi Ye's mental world as a springboard to meet Azathoth.

And I, on the other hand, will use your mental world as a springboard to enter Lin Qi Ye's mental world and ambush Them.

This move is called 'feigning an attack in the west while attacking in the east.'"

"Destiny" Monk fell silent. Anyone hearing such a price would hesitate.

Seeing "Destiny" Monk's prolonged indecision, Song Zhong teased, "While I don't mind you taking some time to consider, as a partner, I still want to remind you.

You and Lin Qi Ye don't have much time left.

After all, the Key of the Gate is the most knowledgeable among the Cthulhu gods. His methods might exceed our imagination."

"Destiny" Monk sighed, as if resigned to his fate, and said, "You just said you could solve the problem once and for all, right?

I want to hear your subsequent plan."

"Don't you already have the answer in your heart, my friend?" Song Zhong smiled as he looked at "Destiny" Monk, giving him an affirmative look.

"Destiny" Monk blinked, helplessly saying, "Yes, since you can refine my spirit, you naturally have a way to refine Azathoth's spirit.

At that time, the struggle that originally belonged to the Fifth Universe's will and Azathoth will be forcibly intervened by you, this third party.

What is this called? 'When the snipe and clam grapple, the fisherman profits,' right?"

"No, no, no," Song Zhong shook his head, "You and I will both profit; only Azathoth will be harmed.

As you said, I also need a normal Fifth Universe.

Because I need this world to be my anchor point."

"Anchor point?" "Destiny" Monk looked at Song Zhong with some surprise, "Indeed, you want to go to a higher level world."

Song Zhong smiled without speaking, tacitly acknowledging "Destiny" Monk's words.

"Alright, I agree."

Seeing that Song Zhong did not deny his words, "Destiny" Monk immediately made a decision.

"Since you want me to make a sacrifice, do I need to prepare anything?" "Destiny" Monk asked.

"I've already prepared everything. You just need to come with me to a place."

After Song Zhong finished speaking, countless green Firefly-like glows suddenly emanated from him, surrounding "Destiny" Monk.

"Destiny" Monk felt that in an instant, the entire world turned light green, and he couldn't see anything in front of him.

The next second, the surrounding Firefly glows dispersed. "Destiny" Monk looked around and realized that at some point, he had appeared in Song Zhong's Ghost Country.

In the vast square, a giant cauldron stood in the center, and beneath the cauldron, nine-colored flames burned fiercely.

Above the giant cauldron, the illusory images of ten ancient bronze coffins emitted an ancient and majestic aura.

The moment "Destiny" Monk saw the illusory images, he was immediately attracted by the Mysterious aura of the ancient bronze coffins.

He was, after all, an Incarnation of the Fifth Universe's will, and he could tell at a glance that these bronze coffins were unusual.

Indeed, these were definitely not products of this world, but came from outside.

"Destiny" Monk's gaze towards Song Zhong held a bit more reassurance.

Witnessing Song Zhong's trump card firsthand gave him confidence that this young man truly had the strength to contend with the Cthulhu.

Song Zhong said nothing, but made a 'please' gesture towards "Destiny" Monk.

As for where to invite "Destiny" Monk, it was, of course, into the Five Weapons Furnace.

"Destiny" Monk was essentially similar to those national destinies, but as a direct manifestation of the Fifth Universe's will, the difficulty of refining him was much greater than that of ordinary national destinies.

Therefore, relying solely on the black dragon jade sculpture was not enough; the Nine Li Fire Seed and the Five Weapons Furnace were still needed.

Only by applying strong fire could this monk be refined.

"Amitabha!" "Destiny" Monk pressed his palms together, chanting Buddhist prayers, "If I don't enter Hell, who will? Benefactor Song Zhong, this humble monk will go first. The rest is up to you."

Song Zhong nodded, "Don't worry, you can go in peace."

"Destiny" Monk smiled, looking at the fiercely burning Five Weapons Furnace. There was no trace of fear on his face as he walked step by step into the blazing fire.

Seeing "Destiny" Monk walk in, Song Zhong took out a blood lancet and drew a drop of blood from his index finger.

Then, he dropped that drop of blood into the Nine Li Fire Seed.

After receiving Song Zhong's blood, the Nine Li Fire Seed's flames grew even stronger. Song Zhong seized the opportunity to throw the black dragon jade sculpture into the air.

A Dragon roar piercing through the clouds echoed endlessly within the Ghost Country. The entire Ghost Country radiated light, like a Holy Land.