"Oh? What is it?"
Surprised, Austin raised his head up to look at the sky.
He squinted his eyes. Above, there was a blinding figure slowly looming closer and closer. It emitted a bright divine radiance, and it became more evident in the void for every second.
A group adorned with stark-white wings surrounded the figure. They danced gracefully around him.
As soon as Austin laid eyes on him, he immediately knew that he came from a western origin. He had dark brown ringlets that cascaded to his shoulders and a big beard that almost covered his entire face. He was clad in pristine robes adorned with golden hems, but his feet remained bare.
Atop his head was a blindingly bright halo.
Austin shielded his eyes from the dazzling glare. He couldn't help but feel surprised.
Based on the man's appearance and clothing, he seemed to be the god worshiped by the Western Kingdom!
He gave off a terrifying aura. Countless holy radiance spread from the man like the shining sun. It spread everywhere as if they were rushing to purify the whole world.
"God, please punish this eastern heathen!"
The people from the Novel Court knelt before his presence. They begged and prayed.
Austin, on the other hand, remained undaunted. He sneered.
Apparently, this image of the man in front of him was just an avatar of the god.
Austin was unafraid of this blinding figure's presence, even it was the real god standing before him.
He had attained the divine god level of cultivation, after all.
"Leave," the figure ordered in a measured tone. "You cannot destroy our sect's skills and undertaking. I shall not allow that to happen. I'm giving you a chance to leave in peace. Do so, before I change my mind."
The man locked eyes with Austin threateningly.
Austin raised his eyebrow in return. "I should leave because you asked me to?
I am not a schoolboy for you to order around.
I don't care about the skills and undertaking you talked about. Since your men have provoked me, they should pay the price!"
Austin defiantly replied.
"How dare you talk to our god rudely?!
Please punish this heathen without mercy! Make him suffer!"
The divine leader quickly retreated aside to keep a safe distance from Austin. He cursed Austin when he knew this young man wouldn't be able to hurt him.
Whoosh! The air stirred all of a sudden.
Annoyed, Austin rallied his attention and launched a stream of energy. The unseen energy turned into a palm and slapped the divine leader's face hard.
The impact of Austin's energy threw the leader several feet away. Pieces of tooth fell out from his mouth, and his face was as swollen as a tomato.
"I have to admit that in the past few centuries, several scoundrels in our sects have been wreaking havoc. They have done many wicked things and killed many people.
Even if you did not intervene today, I had the intention to punish them at the right time.
I have a suggestion, young man. I will give you a divine weapon from our sect as compensation for your troubles.
Don't worry, I will punish those who have offended you and expel them out of the sect.
If I do so, can you stop finding fault with our sect?
Our sect has existed in the world for a long time. It would be a pity if it is destroyed and wiped out,"
the hovering strange man negotiated.
Austin felt like this person was wise, and he knew how powerful Austin was. So for the sake of the greater good, this western figure decided not to cause a fight but instead decided to reconcile with him.
"What? Did I hear that right?"
All the people of the Novel Court were surprised. They exchanged dumbfounded glances towards each other.
Their lofty god was bargaining with the heathen from the East for reconciliation and he sounded so humble!
The members of the Novel Court even began thinking that they were dreaming.
Shouldn't their god be invincible and powerful enough to subdue and suppress everything in the world? From what it looked like, the reality seemed otherwise.
"Hmm, give me a divine weapon of your sect? What kind of divine weapon is it?"
Austin considered the offer. But first, he had to know what it was.
"Look at this."
The god waved his hand, and a white token as pure as jade fell from the sky and landed in front of Austin.
"This is a divine weapon that is specially used to collect the power of faith.
From now on, you can take it with you. Whenever a person calls or mentions your name, a certain amount of power of faith will gather toward you and flow in to your body.
When you gather enough power of faith, you can exert a powerful force.
This divine weapon has been passed down in our sect since ancient times. It is unique and quite different from those ordinary magic treasures at divine level for the collection of power of faith,"
the man patiently explained.
"Oh, this sounds promising."
Intrigued, Austin held the token in his hand and thoroughly observed it. He could feel that there were indeed some mysterious auras from the token which he could not accurately perceive.
So he believed that no ordinary magic treasures at divine level could compare to the white token.
"Hmm... You're right. Your sect has been around for a very long time. It would be a pity if I were to destroy it.
I accept this offer. I will spare your sect for all the troubles they caused me.
But I have another condition. From this moment on, you Novel Court shall not be allowed to offend the marital world in the East! Do you understand?
If you dare do that again, I will come again and will not be as pleasant as I am today,"
Austin threatened.
"Okay, you have a deal,"
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