Chapter 145: You Rebel, I Make a Comeback

In the sky, Kamiyu only dodged and did not retaliate, occasionally stopping and getting hit, sent flying backward.

Her situation of only taking hits without fighting back was constantly disparaged by the Surrender Faction on the city wall: “It’s useless. If you can’t win, you just can’t win.”

“Look, Lord Lei Yao’s Skill still has no Cooldown Time. Who can defeat such an Invincible Skill?” one member of the Surrender Faction shouted loudly.

“That’s right. I think you should surrender sooner rather than later. Come on, come on, I’ll make a little booklet to register now, recruiting Underlings for Lord Lei Yao,” another Surrender Faction member even mockingly took out a small notebook.

“Lord Lei Yao represents the official Strength, a prestigious and righteous faction, with the largest numbers and strongest power on the Crimson Earth.

Not to mention in Reality, what are you people still waiting for?” another Surrender Faction member raised both hands and called out loudly.

After this person finished speaking, quite a few Newcomer Players actually joined the Surrender Faction, registering with this person and immediately aligning themselves with Lei Yao’s official faction.

“Have you no shame? ‘Lord, lord’ this, ‘lord’ that—what kind of lord? Your bootlicking is disgusting,” a Veteran Player who had previously fought with Lei Yao’s faction cursed angrily.

“Old Wang, I think it’s because you killed someone from Lord Lei Yao’s side and can’t join him that you’re making such a fuss here.

I’ll remember your name right now and submit it to Lord Lei Yao later so he can kill you,” this Surrender Faction member pretended to act important.

“Go to hell! Back when that Lei dog built a Sanctuary on the cliff mountaintop, everyone stood up to oppose it, and you shouted the loudest, but when the fight started, you ran the fastest.

Oh, and now it’s great—now that the Lei dog is in power, you cozy up to lick his ass. Do you even know how to write the word ‘shame’?” this Veteran Player named Old Wang shouted loudly.

Old Wang’s words were crude but not unreasonable, directly exposing the despicable nature of this Surrender Faction Player.

This Surrender Faction member was so enraged he was fuming, his face flushed red.

However, this Surrender Faction member was quick-witted. His eyes rolled around, and he shrilly said, “You also know Lord Lei Yao is in power now. I say, Lord Lei Yao will definitely kill this fake Saintess. What Saintess? Everyone is equal.”

Coming from someone kneeling like this, these words were particularly grating.

Kamiyu continued to dodge and maneuver in the sky, simply not attacking Lei Yao, leading those below to believe she was helpless, couldn’t win, and had no hope of victory.

More and more Newcomer Players joined the Surrender Faction, and even many Veteran Players, Guilds, and Squads aligned themselves with Lei Yao.

Li Changde said in surprise, “Old Sun, Ming Bo, and Weiyang, you actually surrendered too? Have you forgotten the oath we made in the Civilian Player Alliance?”

These Guild and Squad leaders hung their heads, too embarrassed to reply.

Old Sun, his face red, whispered, “That person is right. Life is hard; having a bite to eat is enough.”

Ming Bo, displeased, said, “Hmph, ideals can’t fill your stomach. The Civilian Player Alliance is just a child’s play alliance.

Li Changde, it’s not like you haven’t seen it—so far, none of the other Beta Testers have appeared. Everyone minds their own business and stays out of trouble. What right do you have to criticize me?”

Weiyang didn’t even offer an explanation. He simply led a large group of Guild members straight toward the Surrender Faction side.

Seeing veteran players, especially familiar faces from the Civilian Player Alliance, join Lei Yao’s side, that surrender faction member grew even more smug and arrogant.

The man shouted loudly, “Look, even veteran players are joining us, submitting to Lord Lei Yao. Why aren’t you all rushing over to register?

If you’re late, I might just raise the processing fee.”

He even openly began accepting bribes.

Li Changde was fuming with rage, yet he felt utterly helpless. Taking a deep breath, he said to Wu Yong, “Remember these people’s IDs. From now on, we won’t cooperate with them. We’re cutting all ties, severing relations completely.”

More and more people, nearly 70% of the players, had joined the surrender faction. Those still supporting Kamiyu were now only the few hundred members of the Invincible Guild and a few dozen Holy Light Church followers.

“Hold fast to our faith. The Heavenly Father will surely save us. The Saintess will purify the land. Believe in the Lady Saintess,” the High Priest continued praying steadfastly for Kamiyu.

The few dozen believers behind him still wore expressions of fanatical devotion. Those who already had faith and had witnessed Divine Miracles firsthand would absolutely trust Kamiyu.

They would certainly believe Kamiyu could create miracles.

Just as the ancient texts prophesied.

“These wavering traitors are unworthy of believing in the Lady Saintess. We must have even firmer faith in her,” the High Priest cried out.

Seeing Kamiyu fall into adversity and these treacherous rebels mock her, the Holy Light Church followers were filled with righteous indignation and resentment. They even wanted to step forward and slaughter them all.

However, these believers had a more important task: to continue steadfastly worshiping Kamiyu according to the ancient texts, singing hymns, and maintaining the Heavenly Father’s Sacred Power.

Seeing Kamiyu in dire straits, the High Priest approached Li Changde, holding the ancient text. “Guild Leader Li, what the Lady Saintess carries now is the Heavenly Father’s power of faith.

The stronger our faith in the Lady Saintess, the stronger her power becomes.”

Li Changde’s eyes lit up. He immediately understood the High Priest’s meaning and said urgently, “What do you need us to do? As long as it helps the Lady Saintess, we’ll go through fire and water without hesitation.”

“Good,” the High Priest replied, his eyes burning with fervent excitement.

He said, “All you players, just follow our movements and chant the same words, just like our Holy Light Church followers.”

“Is it really that easy?”

The High Priest said, “Sincerity brings efficacy. As long as you hold faith in the Heavenly Father and the Saintess in your hearts, it will surely work.”

In the sky, Kamiyu felt the Octahedral Crystal on her chest grow warm again. She glanced back at the people on the city wall and saw Li Changde and some players in robes continuously kneeling and bowing toward her.

“Huh? What kind of strange ritual is this? I’m not some Holy Mother of the White Lotus Sect,” Kamiyu grumbled.

But grumbling aside, she felt the power of faith growing stronger and stronger. The Octahedral Crystal rapidly converted Hatred Power into Sacred Power, reinforcing Kamiyu once more.

Kamiyu smiled knowingly and said, “I’ve been observing for so long. Now I finally understand the wind-up of your Dimensional Slash Technique, Lei Yao.”

“It’s time for a comeback.”

When Lei Yao tapped the hilt of the Doombringer Sword with his finger, Kamiyu turned and changed direction in advance.

Water-Calling Sword Style, Sever Reality.

Unlike before, this time Lei Yao’s Dimensional Slash swung through empty air, hitting nothing.

“What?” Lei Yao widened his eyes.

“It’s time for my counterattack.” Kamiyu pulled the trigger.