Chapter 95 – Temple of Light

City of Light, Main Hall of the Temple of Light.

Beneath a mysterious and imposing divine statue, atop a domineering golden throne, sat an elderly man dressed in white robes and wearing a golden crown.

His eyes were slightly closed, his expression serene.

Suddenly, the system voice rang out—

[Ding! Congratulations to “Wuwang Kuangzun” from Server Zone 3052 of Major Zone 086 for breaking the level 5 upgrade record and receiving the special reward: Thunderbolt Tower1, Diamond Treasure Chest2.]

[Ding…]

[Ding…]

The moment the server-wide announcement began, the old man’s eyes abruptly opened. As the announcement repeated, his auxiliary brain also started briefing him on the background of “Wuwang Kuangzun.” When he heard that “Wuwang Kuangzun” had broken records six times in a row, his expression instantly turned grave.

He immediately pulled up his System Panel and sent a message in a group chat.

Soon after, the tall, majestic doors swung open, and beams of brilliant light illuminated the hall. The already intricate and sacred patterns and carvings adorning the hall appeared even more solemn and dignified under the glow, exuding an aura of sanctity and inviolability.

Before long, figures descended outside the temple doors and entered the hall, each finding their place according to rank and standing respectfully as they waited.

Those unable to arrive in person projected their avatars instead.

Without the old man needing to speak, the person standing at the forefront on the right, seeing that everyone had gathered, bowed respectfully toward the elder on the throne and said, “High Priest, everyone is here.”

The High Priest swept his authoritative gaze over the assembly below and spoke slowly, “You have all been keeping an eye on ‘Wuwang Kuangzun,’ I presume. Tell me about his situation.”

Yu Liuguang, Hall Master of the 16th Branch Temple of the Temple of Light, responsible for monitoring Major Zone 086, stepped forward and replied, “High Priest, since breaking the record for opening the Novice Gift Pack, this ‘Wuwang Kuangzun’ has broken the fastest upgrade record with every level gained. To date, he has only been in the Infinite Train Survival World for eight days but has already reached level 5. His rise is nothing short of astonishing!”

Pausing briefly, Yu Liuguang continued, “Our 16th Branch Temple has always strictly adhered to the temple’s principles, closely monitoring the talents in Major Zone 086. We noticed him when he broke records three times in a row. Today, on his very first day after the Novice Protection Period ended—with no system protection—we used divination to lock onto the world he was entering. We also expended a World-Breaking Scroll, a Barrier-Breaking Card, and a Deception Scroll to send a squad into his world with the intent to eliminate him. However, he unexpectedly used a Platform Positioning Card and did not enter that world, causing us to miss the opportunity to eliminate him.”

“Additionally, the World-Breaking Scroll and Deception Scroll were provided by Lei Wanjun. He likely hopes we will eliminate ‘Wuwang Kuangzun’ on his behalf, fearing that his own consecutive record-breaking streak might be surpassed. After this mission failed, he expressed no dissatisfaction and has promised to continue supporting us with resources as long as we keep targeting ‘Wuwang Kuangzun.'”

The High Priest murmured, “Reaching level 5 in just eight days? Could this be the work of… them?”

His words caused the expressions of everyone in the hall to change. They naturally understood who the High Priest was referring to as “them.”

They were a group that neither worshipped nor revered deities, staunch supporters of the Infinite Survival System. Within their ranks, they had an organization known as “Godslayers.”

Only those who have slain deities or divine avatars can join the God-Slaying Organization, and these individuals possess formidable strength.

Most of them originate from Major Zone 086.

Although the Pantheon has relentlessly pursued the eradication of the God-Slaying Organization over the past few centuries, and the organization has indeed declined in influence in recent years, it persists tenaciously, much like wild grass that endures countless attempts to suppress it.

Through divination, the High Priests of several major Temples vaguely sense that the God-Slaying Organization has been orchestrating a grand scheme in recent years.

If this “Wuwang Kuangzun” is the key to the God-Slaying Organization’s plan, he must be eliminated as soon as possible!

The people below dared not interrupt the High Priest’s train of thought.

“No… no!” the High Priest suddenly murmured again. “What if we could win him over? Wouldn’t that make the God-Slaying Organization, as the Chinese saying goes, ‘lose both the lady and the troops’?”

At this thought, the High Priest’s eyes lit up.

However, the Pantheon had attempted to entice geniuses from Major Zone 086 before, but the cost of winning over such a talent was often exorbitant, and the success rate was pitifully low.

Lei Wanjun serves as an example. He was a prodigy who rose to prominence over twenty years ago, breaking records one after another and shining brilliantly at the time.

The Pantheon extended an olive branch to him, offering substantial benefits and even promising privileges and resources typically reserved for high-ranking members of the Temple.

Yet, after accepting a vast amount of resources, Lei Wanjun still chose not to join the Pantheon. Instead, he used the resources provided by the Pantheon to forge his own path, eventually becoming a dominant force unafraid of any threats from the Pantheon!

However, Lei Wanjun is an exception. Over the years, the Pantheon has successfully recruited many geniuses from Major Zone 086.

Take Yu Liuguang before us, for instance, and most of those overseeing the 16 Branch Temples—were they not lured over by the Hall of Light with substantial benefits?

The results have proven that with their assistance, significant progress has been made in curbing the development of the God-Slaying Organization.

If “Wuwang Kuangzun” is the key to the God-Slaying Organization’s long-planned scheme, winning him over would undoubtedly deal a heavy blow to the organization and could even become a turning point in its complete eradication.

The High Priest’s gaze grew increasingly resolute as he slowly rose to his feet.

Seeing the High Priest finally take action, everyone immediately stood ready, awaiting his commands with reverence.