The Seventh Base - Chapter 1278 37: Escalating Vendettas

The conflict among the Asgard Church, the Kales Empire, and the O’Brian Republic stirred quite a commotion, but everyone understood that this was just a small ripple before the cosmic conference.

The real storm is yet to come. After the cosmic conference, regardless of whether the Cosmic Federation is established or not, cosmic forces are bound to be in turmoil. Under such circumstances, so-called peace is already impossible; now, it’s only a question of the scale of war.

Or rather, it’s a question of who will wage war against whom.

Asgard is in great turmoil, yet within the Asgard Church, everything seems calm as if it’s business as usual.

On this day, after the morning prayer, the Saint Heir Naga gathered the archbishops around him.

“Since coming to Asgard, I haven’t had the chance to inquire about the well-being of the archbishops. Is everything fine in Asgard?” Naga, with his handsome appearance and outstanding temperament, had skin that seemed to glow with a golden hue, giving him a sacred aura, almost surreal.

At this moment, he no longer exuded the arrogance he showed during battle, appearing quite amiable instead.

“Saint Heir, we are all well,” the archbishops responded in unison, and Gard joined in the chorus.

“I recall Archbishop Krillin’s parents are rather elderly. Mr. Baolmer, does the Church still have high-grade Life Essence Liquid?” Naga asked Baolmer.

“Yes,” Baolmer nodded. “Archbishop Krillin may retrieve it later.”

“Thank you, Saint Heir, Mr. Baolmer.” Archbishop Krillin placed his right hand on his chest, bowing reverently in gratitude.

“Archbishop Dalton, is your child well? Should you require genetic evolution items to aid growth, feel free to apply to the Church at any time,” Saint Heir Naga said to another archbishop.

Subsequently, he called upon each one by name, remembering not only the archbishops but also their families in the Asgard Church.

The church’s archbishops had been in Asgard for many years. Some were originally from here, while others settled down and started families after being transferred here.

“Archbishop Gard,” Naga’s gaze turned to Xu Mo.

Xu Mo bowed slightly, showing respect and devotion.

“The Archbishop should take more care of his health,” Naga remarked with a smile, prompting the people around to burst into hearty laughter as they glanced at Xu Mo.

Gard was a native of Asgard but had not yet entered into marriage. He enjoyed life, frequently changing girlfriends, who were all young and beautiful. It was rumored that Gard had certain unique tastes, as they all had heard.

“Archbishop Gard is quite enviable,” Archbishop Bruy commented with a smile.

“If any of the esteemed archbishops face difficulties in the future, please address them to Red-clothed Archbishop Baolmer. In the Church, we share the same faith; may the God bless us,” Naga said, placing his hand on his chest. Immediately, everyone adopted a solemn demeanor, placing their hands on their chests and speaking loudly.

“God nurtures all life, grants us flesh and blood; light cultivates the earth, instills in us a soul; absolves our sins, grants us divine power, heals our broken bodies, and makes us everlasting.”

Their voices echoed throughout the church, with light beaming down, rendering the scene incredibly sacred.

“God bless you all.” Naga bowed, then lowered his hand and said, “I have yet to formally visit the Duffy family since coming to Asgard. Archbishop Bruy and Archbishop Gard, would you accompany me?”

“It would be an honor,” Archbishop Bruy said.

“Yes,” Xu Mo bowed and nodded.

The Duffy family acted as the Church’s agent in Asgard, something Xu Mo had known for some time. He had once killed a dissolute Duffy scion in Asgard and learned some information from his memories. Later, they had some grievances at the Star Ring Auction House.

Following that, the Star Ring withdrawal ignited a battle, and the Church also intervened.

However, this time Xu Mo came to the Duffy family as the Church Archbishop.

The Church Saint’s arrival prompted the Duffy family’s patriarch, Duffy, to personally greet him.

Duffy was already quite old; his family had been around for over a century. Yet, he did not appear aged and was full of spirit.

“Saint Heir’s visit brings us glory,” Duffy said with a hearty smile.

“I should have visited you sooner,” Naga replied.

“Please, Saint Heir,” Duffy led the group into the family’s residence.

“The battle between the Saint Heir and the Mystic God Temple has already spread throughout Asgard. Our family members also greatly admire the Saint Heir,” Duffy said, flattering as several Duffy family members approached.

“Greetings, Saint Heir, Archbishops,” the Duffy family members said courteously, relying on the Church for their development, effectively making them a subsidiary force of the Church.

“Grandfather, may I ask the Saint Heir for guidance?” a young woman spoke up, appearing very youthful and exceptionally beautiful, with long golden hair and a curvaceous figure.

“Du Jia, don’t be rude,” Duffy reprimanded.

“It’s alright,” Naga responded. “Miss Du Jia, what kind of guidance do you seek?”

“I wish to experience the Saint Heir’s Holy Light Domain,” Du Jia said.

“No problem,” Naga readily agreed, and with a thought, Du Jia was immediately enveloped by light. In an instant, she seemed to enter a Light Domain, her spiritual power being invaded; though she remained standing there, it felt as if she had entered a world of light.

In the Light Domain, she seemed to see nothing, even losing herself.

But this feeling only lasted for a moment, instantly returning to normal. Dujia opened her closed eyes and said to Naga, “Thank you for the guidance, Saint Heir.”

“It was nothing.” Naga smiled and said, “The Duffy Family worships the gods and are pious believers, naturally part of the Church. There’s no need to be so formal. If the family needs anything, feel free to ask. The Church will try to meet your needs. Additionally, I will have the Church provide your family with some resources.”

Upon hearing Naga’s words, Duffy made a gesture of pious prayer and then said, “God bless the Saint Heir.”

“Besides visiting you all, there’s something to discuss with Mr. Duffy,” Naga said.

“Alright.” Duffy nodded, signaling to the others with his eyes, who then tactfully left. Naga glanced at Bruy and Xu Mo, prompting them to also step away. Seeing this, Duffy’s expression grew more serious. Even the Church’s people were withdrawing?

Outside, Bruy and Xu Mo enjoyed the Duffy Family’s star-like treatment. Xu Mo was a bit curious about what Naga and Duffy were discussing.

However, being close to Naga turned out to be different from what he imagined. Previously, the Naga he perceived was arrogant and dismissive of everything, but the real Naga was unexpectedly polite and courteous.

It seems everyone has multiple sides.

After staying with the Duffy Family for a while, Naga left with the two, with nothing involving them, possibly just accompanying.

As for what Naga and Duffy discussed, Xu Mo had no way of knowing.

…

As time passed, Asgard grew increasingly lively, and simultaneously, the atmosphere became more tense.

Forces from all parts of the Universe had mostly arrived, and the exact time of the cosmic conference had finally been confirmed.

In these days, numerous frictions occurred among various forces, but they were all restrained. With the cosmic conference about to convene, no one wanted to escalate matters.

Everything awaits resolution after the cosmic conference concludes.

But just when everyone thought everything would proceed smoothly, an unexpected incident occurred in Asgard.

On this day, the building where the O’Brian Republic and Mystic God Temple people were located was completely surrounded. In the sky, Starships and many fully-armed Transcendents appeared.

A great battle seemed imminent.

Countless people were alarmed, and people from all sides of Asgard gathered here, creating a huge uproar, with noise filling the air.

“Lonco was assassinated?”

“Yes, Prince Lonco of the Kales Empire was assassinated near the Asgard Tower last night, with no remains left, the body completely destroyed.”

The surrounding people discussed fervently, with the news spreading at terrifying speed. This news was earth-shattering. Just when everyone thought the cosmic conference would pass peacefully before its opening, a prince of the Kales Empire was killed.

“Surveillance shows that Princess Vera O’Brien of the O’Brian Republic, along with several Cultivators from the Mystic God Temple, appeared nearby,” someone said. “Remembering the previous conflict, Kales Empire mentioned Heath O’Brien, who is also the son of the Republic Leader of O’Brian and Vera’s brother, killed by Lonco.”

“The war between the O’Brian Republic and the Kales Empire has been going on for many years, with heavy casualties on both sides, and deep, irreconcilable animosities.”

Upon learning the entire sequence of events, the people below let out sighs.

It seems this is revenge by the O’Brian Republic, killing Lonco to avenge Heath.

But for a prince to be assassinated like this, the Kales Empire is likely enraged.

Transcendents of the O’Brian Republic emerged one after another, Vera and others stepping out, each looking extremely troubled.

She certainly wanted to kill Lonco, but not at such a time.

The two sides are indeed mortal enemies, but assassinating Lonco benefits them in no way, potentially leading to a direct battle between the Republic and Kales Empire in Asgard.

Lonco was not killed by Vera and her group.

After such a major upheaval occurred, Xu Mo, a member of the Church, only received the news when it was the topic of discussion among the Church’s people.

“Lonco, dead?”

“Killed by Senior Sister Vera?”

Xu Mo found it peculiar. Back in the Empire Trial Field, he had used Lonco’s hand to kill Heath. Now, Lonco was also killed by someone?

And it was Senior Sister Vera and her group who did it?

But Xu Mo always felt there was more to it.

Vera didn’t seem like the impulsive type. Killing Lonco now, with the slightest misstep, could lead to a showdown between the Republic and the Kales Empire.

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