Chapter 1510: Chapter 925: Death God [Nite] (2)

"Bang!"

The Great Mage suddenly stood up, the chair falling backward onto the ground and drawing people’s attention with the noise.

That silhouette, without a doubt!

"It’s really Tomb King Nite..."

If he had some doubts before, now the Great Mage fully believed the Necromancer’s words.

Tomb King Nite is sure to gain popularity soon, what they need to do now is seize this opportunity!

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a chance for the Revive Association to leap from an unknown small church to a major one!

"It’s just a pity that the legend of Tomb King Nite appears only as an illusion in the mind and can’t be recorded. That’s the real highlight."

Leon said with a slightly regretful tone, considering transforming the story into images by copying memories, though that method harms the body.

"This is good enough."

The Great Mage showed a satisfied smile, the wrinkles on his face disappeared, as if he had returned to his youth.

"Our church has some small matters to handle, so I’ll take my leave."

Back in the church, the Great Mage still wore a smile.

He looked up at the statue of the Death God Dedede on the altar, increasingly displeased at the sight, wishing to replace it swiftly.

From Leon’s narration, he learned all the legends of Tomb King Nite, and naturally compared them to Death God Dedede.

In local legends, when the world first opened, Heaven and Netherworld were born. Heaven fragmented due to the war of gods into divine countries for each god, while Netherworld split, forming a Hell.

The Death God governs the Netherworld, said to be the final resting place for all souls after death, tasked with guarding the deceased, preventing them from returning to wreak havoc.

Rather than calling the Death God a deity governing the Netherworld, it’s more apt to see them as the warden of a large prison.

In contrast, Tomb King Nite gives the Great Mage a different feeling.

Maybe he’s tired of listening to Dedede’s tales for too long, but Nite’s stories piqued more interest... yet...

Terms like "first deceased," "birth and death," "King’s Soul"... these grand, high-end phrases struck him with more awe than mere novelty!

He couldn’t imagine how impressive the effect would be if he masterfully blended these descriptions from Sain Dungeon into his own Death God.

It would definitely draw people in, and perhaps even attract more young believers!

"Hehehehe..."

The Great Mage chuckled sinisterly as he turned away, leaving behind the dusty statue of the Death God and the spotless statue of Nite.

After the Great Mage left the church for a while, it remained empty and silent.

The statue of the Death God emitted a hum, as fine cracks appeared in the surrounding glass.

The next day.

The Revive Association suddenly rotated the daily personnel list for entering the Dungeon to gather supplies.

Each team has fifteen members, with three teams entering the Dungeon to gather supplies, sufficient for the Revive Association’s daily operations.

But last night, the Great Mage proposed the idea of repairing the statue of the Death God, explaining that more funds were needed for this, so everyone must go out to earn money starting today.

As a result, the Tomb Raider Team entering the Dungeon today increased to six groups, and the composition of these teams changed from just choosing fast runners to including the core members of the Revive Association!

There’s no need for more explanation; they were all carefully selected by the Great Mage.

"Today’s target is the Giant Tomb, the domain said to be under the control of Tomb King Nite. Reliable sources claim that deep within the tomb, Tomb King Nite slumbers."

The Great Mage said to the team before him, "Find him, make a covenant with him, and retrieve the Tomb King Sword he grants. This weapon can sell for a fortune; if half of us can acquire it, we’ll have money for the church’s renovation!"

The team members selected for the exploration were almost all die-hard followers of Death God Dedede.

Upon hearing they could use Tomb King Nite’s offerings to help renovate their own god’s church, they naturally supported the plan wholeheartedly.

"Why did the Great Mage suddenly decide to renovate the church?"

"Wasn’t he previously thinking of replacing Death God?"

"But ultimately, he compromised, showing goodwill to us. He knows better than to offend us."

The exploration team members started whispering among themselves, confused about the Great Mage’s actions.

"So, this time, it’s our victory!"

Yet these doubts were dispelled when considering the Great Mage’s recent concessions to the followers of the Death God.

Listening to these voices behind him, the Great Mage’s eyebrows curved into a pleased expression.

"Let’s do a final check on your gear, especially the Teleportation Crystals, we’re about to depart."

The Revive Association’s forces marched into the Sain Dungeon, heading straight for the Giant Tomb.

They had certainly been to the Giant Tomb before, but never with the intent to delve in so deeply as today.

The group led by the Great Mage was the most powerful, consisting of the Revive Association’s core members.

Naturally, these were also the core members of the opposition faction.

Hardly had they entered the Giant Tomb when someone in the team said, "Speaking of which, it was here that we received the Painting World, right?"

"Yes, right here. Thinking back now, if my faith wasn’t strong enough, I would have been swayed by the Painting World and almost converted to the Tomb King’s belief."

Previously, under Gong Qiying’s direction, Sain Dungeon had utilized Painting World to spread faith through various covenants, including Tomb King’s covenant.

Like other Painting Worlds, the Painting World of Tomb King’s covenant heightened one’s longing for the covenant upon entry, allowing close establishment of the Tomb King’s covenant, albeit with no reward, akin to temporarily bestowing a title.

Those present had entered the Painting World but remained steadfast, refusing to pledge allegiance to Tomb King, the most vocal opponents of the Great Mage.

"Hahaha, luckily I wasn’t brainwashed. Just a Tomb King, hardly a match for my devotion."

"Even if the Revive Association doesn’t grow larger, maintaining pure faith is our priority."

"If even the honorable name of the Death God can be replaced, we might as well die."

Their words carried implicit meanings, glancing at the Great Mage while speaking.

Yet the Great Mage appeared unmoved, as if not hearing a thing.

But then, he suddenly said, "I have drafted new prayers, let’s use this opportunity for suggestions, shall we?"

Before anyone could respond, the Great Mage began singing his chant.

"Our God, He is the creator of life and death, through Him life and death exist."

"Our God, He spreads the gospel of death, through Him life and death circulate."

"Our God, He is..."

"Wait, what is this you’ve written?" They interrupted, frowning, "Does this have any relation to the legend of the Death God?"

"Of course it does."

The Great Mage raised his hand and said:

"This is exactly the prayer the Death God [Nite] should have."

"Wha—"

They widened their eyes suddenly; some were already reddened with anger, ready to act, but at that moment.

A miasma of death blew from behind the Great Mage!