Merchant From Earth in the Magical World-Chapter 542 - 380: The New Executioner_2

"124 days."

"Based on the information you've obtained, what do you think of He Qijiu?"

After careful analysis, Chui Chui replied to Yan Xing, "Based on the data available to me, He Qijiu is a special human created through genetic selection and optimization, followed by artificial cultivation. Both his paternal and maternal genes come from the cream of the crop in the real-world human society, and he has been living inside the base since birth, receiving the best education and potential development. Project 354 Genetic Engineering describes He Qijiu's personality as mild and cheerful, but I feel that the personality test standards applicable to ordinary people may not be suitable for someone like He Qijiu. Unfortunately, this project didn't have a smart Chui Chui. They let He Qijiu participate in the research of special abilities and achieved many results. Their trust in He Qijiu also led them to agree to his proposal to use himself as a subject for special ability cultivation."

Yan Xing said, "So, that's what led to the accident?"

"Truly a tragedy. It is still unclear whether the physical enhancements brought on by the special abilities affected his brain and personality, or if these were all part of He Qijiu's plan to escape the base. But after gaining power... He Qijiu's methods were extremely brutal, showing a very strong anti-social behavior. If he really is the 'Executioner' chosen by the world mechanism, then he truly seized the Master's weakness, forcing you to fight him."

"Yes! 'Contrary' and 'Executioner' must fight. It is the arrangement of the world mechanism." Yan Xing looked at the information about He Qijiu on the tablet and said to Chui Chui, "He Qijiu should be in this world now... Print out his photo and have our intelligence system look for this person. Also, notify Max to keep an eye out for He Qijiu's whereabouts in the real world. But while the search itself is important, if we can't find him, there's no need to create a major disturbance. We still have to stick to our own path. We are already very passive in this war. We cannot afford to disrupt our own ranks."

"Yes, Master."

The plane landed at Heize City Airport.

The defense level here was the highest in the entire Eternal Domain, even higher than that of the Lord's Mansion in Eternal City. Even Yan Xing himself had to undergo repeated identity verifications and magical energy tests when coming here. After entering underground, all protection and supply chains were entirely managed by Heart Demons and alchemy robots. Not even a fly could get in; even the air had to be filtered by various types of magic before entering.

The research conducted here was of paramount importance to Yan Xing.

With the permission of the Undead, the Eternal Domain had a great deal of freedom to operate in the Land of Corruption. In the ceaseless search and excavation by the Heart Demons, the other four 'Contrary' were found one by one and transported to the underground of Heize City, becoming neighbors with the Nine-Headed Dragon.

Angel: Belkrin

Behemoth: Roaring Ridge

Black Dragon: Grisia

Titan: Thundercaller

Max's identity was also revealed.

Black Dragon Grisia was the only one of the four bodies still retaining a significant amount of energy, though it was in a very sorry state. The left wing was severed at the root, and a wound nearly split its left side open from its flank. Its neck was pierced by a huge bronze sword. The rest of its body was also covered in scars from fierce battles.

It was hard to imagine what Max would think upon seeing the current state of his body.

Compared to the wretched state of the black dragon, the other three bodies were in much better condition. This suggested that although the 'Executioner' had won against the five 'Contraries,' the fight had culminated in a bitter struggle with the black dragon. Even the Executioner did not have the power to completely kill the black dragon, allowing a wisp of its consciousness to escape to the real world.

The black dragon still retained some divine authority. Max, as the administrator of this authority, could greatly accelerate the construction of the Nine-Headed Dragon Database with his assistance.

"Master, should we establish contact with Max?"

Yan Xing walked among the four immense creatures.

"Establish contact. I want to personally deliver this good news to him."

"Real-world data communication channel is being established... Requesting to utilize a portion of Master's power to traverse between worlds."

"Permission to utilize granted."

Chui Chui initiated the data link between the real world and the Magic World. Currently, the data transmission speed is sufficient for video calls.

An unmanned drone flew over and hovered next to Yan Xing. It emitted the sound of dialing a phone.

After a while, a groggy-looking Max appeared through the projector.

"My dear Lord Yan Xing, don't you know I'm mostly active at night? ..."

Before Max could finish his sentence, a woman's arm was placed on his furry chest.

A charming female voice came through.

"Baron, who's calling you?"

"A friend, a good friend. Baby, go get me that bottle of wine..." Max shooed his companion away to fetch the wine and turned back to Yan Xing, "It's been a while, when will you come over? We should have a good drink."

Yan Xing didn't comment on Max's lifestyle.

"Max, open your eyes wide and see what's around me..."

"What? It's so dark over there..." Max leaned in closer to look, then his expression changed rapidly, and he yelled, "Baby, we'll drink tomorrow. I've got to run, something came up."

Instantly, the scene behind Max changed.

"Is that an Angel, Belkrin? Right, it's Belkrin, you found him! And the Thundercaller. You really found them! That… is that me?"

Seeing the Black Dragon, a sorrowful look appeared in Max's eyes.

Yan Xing said, "Including Demon Sarlous and Behemoth's Roaring Ridge, I've found all five 'Contraries.' You should know your situation. What can I do for you? By the way, I've also found your severed wing... It's expected to arrive here by tomorrow."

Max took a deep breath.

"Seeing them and myself makes me quite sentimental. Now that you've found us all, we can move on to the next step in the plan. I will grant you access to the divine powers I can still wield to aid in the construction of the Nine-Headed Dragon Database. My energy will also be open to you, which should solve many of your problems. Let's talk about your Divine Body now."

Chui Chui immediately turned on the searchlights to illuminate Angel Belkrin.

He stood supported by a metal frame. Nearly ten meters tall, clad in a suit of battered armor. His right arm was severed, the left side of his chest caved in, and a lateral slash wound across his abdomen. His messy wings were folded behind his back. His appearance was serene, as if he hadn't died but was simply asleep.

"Am I supposed to change my body to look like this?"

"No, of course not..." Max, pulling out a bottle of wine from somewhere, took a swig and said, "Angels are creations of the Light Element, originally modeled after humans. Therefore, God commanded the angels to be protectors of the human race, you surely know this... But there's something you don't know... The battle technique 'Angel's Descent' used by humans was actually created by Belkrin. Even before he gained divine power, he was able to bequeath the strength granted to angels by God to mortals. He was the 'Contrary' who understood divine power most clearly, the creature closest to God, and thus became the 'Executioner's' first target."

Max's introduction made Yan Xing regard Belkrin with solemn respect.

Chui Chui said, "No wonder when the Master used 'Angel's Descent,' I felt artificial traces in the light energy, slightly different from natural elements. So that's why. Lord Max, you said angels are creations of the Light Element. Does that mean Angel Belkrin can be disassembled?"

"Angels, born of God, cannot be broken down into the Light Element. But Belkrin is different. After gaining divine power, he transformed his own body, which now consists of the Light Element he created. He did this so that human Knights could use 'Angel's Descent' more easily because he made this technique part of his 'divine power.'"

Chui Chui had an epiphany. "Belkrin's divine power didn't disappear with his death but continued through the technique 'Angel's Descent.' As long as the Master absorbs the Light Element that constitutes Belkrin, when he invokes 'Angel's Descent,' it's as if he's acquired Belkrin's Divine Body, and thereby his divine power."

"In theory, that's how it works."