The Shepherds Are Dense – Chapter 983

Chapter 982
Great Sin: Viness Who Fell
Once Saint Joan left, Eivass walked to the place where the Fallen Heavenly Envoy had disappeared.
He slightly extended his hand and touched the void.
Ripples like water waves rose, and a rune appeared from within.
It twisted reality, constantly changing, until it finally took the form of the Fallen Heavenly Envoy’s feather and stabilized.
—This was a Heavenly Envoy Fragment.
Holding the dark purple feather with a complex emotion, Eivass saw the system panel before his eyes:
【Heavenly Envoy Fragment – Fragment of Fall and Sin】
【—The law of fall and sin, the remnant of the Fallen Heavenly Envoy’s power. Used in the appropriate way, it has a chance to become a Fallen Heavenly Envoy or a Sin Heavenly Envoy.】
Only two short lines, yet the information was astonishing.
“…Are you ready, Viness?”
Eivass said in a low voice, summoning the Book of Law.
【Of course】
The Night Demon’s voice echoed in Eivass’s mind.
So Eivass drew out the Night Demon’s Great Sin Card and gradually brought the feather closer to the Great Sin Card.
The moment it touched the Great Sin Card, both erupted with purple radiance.
The card, transparent like amethyst, suddenly gained color and turned into Viness’s appearance!
Only this time, Viness looked a few years older than before, her figure much more mature.
Her hair was as black as ink, blending with the night sky.
【Great Sin: Viness Who Fell (The Lovers, Demon)】
【Level: 51】
【Transcendent Path, Attribute: Dark】
【Proper Summoning – Shadow of the Fallen】
【Requirement: Dark 5】
【Instant, Non-contact, Immediate Effect】
【Effect: Summons the power of fall to create the fallen shadow of oneself or the target at the designated location for eight minutes; the fallen shadow obeys Viness, possessing all of the other’s abilities and memories, and holds 80% of the original body’s power; if the fallen shadow kills the original body, it will permanently replace the target; only one fallen shadow can exist at a time】
【Reverse Summoning – Viness】
【Requirement: Dark 5】
【Maintenance: Dark 5*Daily】
【Action, Summon】
【Effect: Summons the Beast of Envy – Viness to fight for you. Viness is considered a summoned creature; in a non-combat state, the Beast of Envy – Viness can transform into a night raven and enter follow mode; only one Beast of Sin can exist at a time】
【Authority: Mark of Sin – Bound by Sin, Mark of Sin – Demon Transformation】
“Got it!”
Eivass suddenly clenched his fist, his eyes gleaming with unconcealed joy.
Just as Eivass had thought—
Viness had indeed obtained the authority of the Fallen Heavenly Envoy!
Dream Realm, Crystal Mountain Range. This was a transparent mountain range with ice as rock and snow as soil.
The Silver Crown Dragon, coiled on the ice mountain, suddenly opened its eyes.
Because the ice mountain beneath him had suddenly cracked.
“Be quiet,” the Silver Crown Dragon’s voice was indifferent and ruthless, “It has nothing to do with you.”
“How does it not… have anything to do with me?”
A low voice echoed from the depths of the ice mountain beneath Him, and a dark red shadow clung to the Silver Crown Dragon like a mirror: “I’m happy, isn’t it allowed—Vothigern? How long do you plan to steal my identity, hmm? You thief…”
“I only borrowed your name, Arthur.”
The Silver Crown Dragon said calmly, “They only knew me from the beginning, so it’s not deceit.”
“Oh? Hmm… Hmph hmph…”
The magic dragon beneath the ice mountain grunted twice, and that red demonic shadow dissipated again.
Dream Realm, Primeval Wilderness.
Any territory not occupied or influenced by power above Heavenly Envoy level is called the Primeval Wilderness. It is composed of the chaotic, meaningless dreams of all beings, occupying more than 80% of the Dream Realm.
In front of a fishing cabin, the severely injured Heavenly Raksha leaned against a white lion, with two ghost maids by his side treating him.
He also breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed, “That little fox… did it.
“Hahahaha, we must celebrate! Bring out the wine!”
“You’ve already quit drinking, Lord Heavenly Raksha!”
One of the maids warned.
“Tsk…” The Heavenly Raksha clicked his tongue, thinking he could get away with it.
Dream Realm, Amber Forest.
There was no vitality, no life here, only amber trees—they looked more like tombstones made of amber. On each tombstone was written a name.
And inside the largest piece of amber, the white-haired, white-winged Winged One girl’s eyes trembled slightly, and then she fell back into a deep sleep. Lying quietly beside the amber was a huge white skull—not a human skull, but it was impossible to tell what kind of animal it was. Amber-colored flames burned in the depths of its pupils, as if it were contemplating something.
Dream Realm, The Kingdom of Giant Trees.
There were forests everywhere, and each tree was at least thirty meters tall. The space below was dark and cool, while above, the sun burned eternally. Humans and elves chosen by the Candlemaster, Xi Tian Si, or the Heavenly Candlemaster Envoy lived here after death… This was the land of pure good, a carefree “paradise.” The Candlemaster also stayed here normally.
“Eternal Vanguard” Castening knelt on one knee before the Candlemaster, confessing that he had damaged the Divine Artifact bestowed by the Candlemaster again… While the Candlemaster calmly licked the wounds on his body. The wounds, as if erased by an eraser, disappeared one by one as if they had never appeared.
“How is it?”
The Candlemaster’s voice was steady and gentle, “The miracle brought about by my child.”
“…It is as you said.”
Castening bowed his head in admission, but he was still somewhat restless, “But why was the Path of Transcendence the first to be opened? This will likely cause unrest in the Material Realm…”
“Xi must leave, this is inevitable.”
The Candlemaster said softly, “Whether it is peace or turmoil, that is the choice of all beings. We only need to watch.”
“You are right.”
“However, before that, I will go to the Origin River,” the Candlemaster raised his head, “to bring back Ruoan… She is a very gentle child, and you will like her.”
Dream Realm, Grey Cave.
The active lair created by the former Grey Heavenly Envoy. It could appear anywhere in the Dream Realm, simulating any form… For example, it could become a room next to a frequently visited shop, or another fork in the road deep in the forest, to capture wandering Phantom Demons.
Apart from its true owner, no one knew the true form of the Grey Cave. It had now become a café with many customers, and a black-clothed person without facial features sat with Cardinal Loki, who had fiery red hair and a white robe.
“I think the Fallen Heavenly Envoy is indeed dead—”
The faceless man in the black suit said, shaking his head, “What do you think, Loki?”
“Good riddance.”
Loki replied briefly, “Eivass’s abilities have indeed exceeded my imagination. I have lost.”
The faceless man asked smilingly, “Even if it might allow the Ring Heavenly Envoy’s conspiracy to succeed?”
“…Then Eivass will deal with him.”
Loki said calmly, stood up, and respectfully bowed to the Lord of Scales and Feathers, “The era is beginning to change… I must move on, my Lord.”
“Oh? To become a Heavenly Envoy? Now?”
The Lord of Scales and Feathers crossed his arms, leaned back, and said with interest, “You are not running away, but walking towards the end? I didn’t ask for you from the Candlemaster to watch you go to your death.”
“I will change the end of fate. Whether I succeed or not… it will please you, my Lord.”
Loki said word by word, “Please bestow upon me the Grey Heavenly Envoy’s Fragment.”
The Lord of Scales and Feathers chuckled, “That thing… wasn’t it already on you from the beginning?”
As his voice fell, Loki suddenly realized—he seemed to have remembered a power he had forgotten.
But that was impossible! When his soul was salvaged from the Origin River, it was clean and empty, without anything…
Undoubtedly, it was a lie!
But it had become reality.
The authority of [Lie] was given to Loki by the Lord of Scales and Feathers.
The disguise of the “Grey Cave” gradually collapsed, and the Lord of Scales and Feathers stood up and turned into a mass of void.
—Dream Realm… Focal Point.
At the confluence of the six elements, a luxurious villa stood out abruptly.
The Ring Heavenly Envoy, wearing flannel pajamas, walked silently to the water dispenser.
He opened the water dispenser, and cold cola with ice came out.
On the television, a Spring Festival Gala skit that he had watched countless times was being broadcast in a loop. The Ring Heavenly Envoy walked past it without acknowledging it. Every room in the house was lit, but there was no sign of life… or rather, no “scent of living beings.”
No one was here.
No souls, no disciples, no friends.
In another room, a game that he had never turned off was open on the computer. It was originally an online game, but now there was only one “player” inside.
The name of the game was—”Ouroboros Ring.”
The Ring Heavenly Envoy made no input, and the “game” ran on its own—the player had defeated the Fallen Heavenly Envoy and was collecting dropped materials and equipment. The chat box continuously displayed the praises and exclamations of teammates, while the Ring Heavenly Envoy watched all this, his cold, indifferent snake eyes devoid of any human emotion.
“…There was a slight accident.”
The Ring Heavenly Envoy’s tone was as calm as ever, “But it doesn’t matter. This variable is within acceptable limits.”
He muttered to himself.
He walked to the computer desk and sat on the chair. He picked up a dim yellow photograph with his left hand.
It was Lucifer smiling brilliantly. It was framed in a very ordinary, cheap industrial-style green plastic frame that was completely different from the “decoration style” of this luxurious villa.
Naturally, the Ring Heavenly Envoy could not have taken a picture of Lucifer with a camera—this was something he created later with his memory and imagination after obtaining the law of “Metamorphosis.”
Even this entire villa was something created by the Ring Heavenly Envoy’s imagination, and no one was allowed to enter.
Beneath the photograph, there was a mark in red ink.
Six red crosses, and two red checkmarks.
Eight cycles, eight deaths. This was already the ninth time. This was the largest scale Ouroboros Ring… it had completely drained his power. Even if he could be reborn… everything would be over before he resurrected.
There would be no tenth time.
The Ring Heavenly Envoy stared at it for a long time, holding the pen in his right hand, contemplating something.
But he put down the pen, thought for a long time, and then slowly let go.
“—This, is no longer needed.”
He said in a low voice.
Before the photograph could fall to the ground, it turned into fine sand and disappeared completely, without even a sound.
“Who is next? Shadow Heavenly Envoy?”
The Ring Heavenly Envoy muttered to himself, as if giving up some obsession, “Never mind… anyone will do.”
He stood up. He pulled open the curtains and looked outside.
“Soon… very soon…”
Looking out from the windows of the villa, one did not see the spectacle of the six elements resonating.
He could never see those sights.
—And when he looked outside, he always saw a dim yellow, as if time had been frozen.
He did not belong to this timeline from the very beginning.
Therefore, he could not truly obtain anything from this timeline.
“Whisper of the Void… Death of the World…”
The Ring Heavenly Envoy softly murmured the knowledge obtained from the Doomsday.
Just by doing so, his snake eyes gradually became dim yellow, his expression still indifferent and emotionless, “Just wait and see.”
Only his left hand, which had been holding the photo frame, slightly clenched into a fist.
(End of this chapter)