Chapter 983, Protection Fee?!

Translator: Silavin

 

Lu Fan and the others were also among them, sitting cross-legged in wait.

 

After all, this so-called Moon Goddess was most likely an Ancient God.

 

But right now, Lu Fan still has not uncovered its true location.

 

Therefore, Lu Fan wanted to continue lying low, waiting for when the other party bestowed their Divine Power, then have his spiritual threads spread out, tracing the other party’s Ancient God Power to find their true location.

 

Before that, he could not alert the enemy.

 

Just like this, Lu Fan quietly waited.

 

Around him, members, one after another, successively received Divine Power and were digesting its uses, each showing expressions of joy.

 

Without a doubt, the Divine Power bestowed by the Moon Goddess definitely increased their strength by a wide margin. Combined with their identity as members of the Tsukimi Sect, they would definitely soar to great heights on Okino Island in the future.

 

Just as Lu Fan and the others were waiting for the Moon Goddess to bestow her Divine Power, at some point, the Archpriest came to the five people’s side.

 

“You five…” The Archpriest stood straight, looking down at the five from above, his face carrying a smile. “When you defeated Mikami Heiji earlier, you used some kind of item, correct?”

 

What Mikami Heiji referred to was undoubtedly the golden blocks of the Asura King used by Jian Ying and the other two.

 

That thing condensed into a mass was only the size of a fist. Once it expanded, it could transform into the enormous Asura King!

 

Earlier, Jian Ying and the other two working together had demonstrated the powerful aspects of that golden block. Even Mikami Heiji, whose strength far exceeded theirs, was beaten without any ability to fight back.

 

The Archpriest did not know exactly how that thing was used. He just felt that since it was an item, he should also have the ability to use it.

 

After all, compared to Jian Ying and the others, he also possessed Divine Power bestowed by the Moon Goddess. There was no reason why Jian Ying and the others could utilise a certain item, but he could not.

 

Therefore, he had secretly set his sights on the golden block long ago.

 

The Archpriest’s thoughts were immediately seen through by the group.

 

However, Tao Xiaoman still pouted her lips and replied with deeper meaning. “It is indeed a piece of equipment. But, Archpriest Sir, this has nothing to do with you, right!?”

 

When the Archpriest heard Tao Xiaoman’s tone, he immediately became displeased. However, considering the powerful aspects of the golden block, he did not want to fall out with this young woman.

 

Anyway, the other party was now a member of the Tsukimi Sect, essentially his subordinate. If he was not pleased with her, he had a hundred methods to punish her. He did not need to quibble with her today in front of so many new members.

 

The Archpriest coughed lightly, putting on a stern face. “It’s true that it has nothing to do with me. I’m just curious, what kind of item could allow the three of you working together to even defeat Mikami Heiji. Others all thought this was a Combination Skill, but I possess the Moon Goddess’s Divine Power, so naturally I can tell it isn’t, but rather the use of a type of item. And I find this item very interesting…”

 

After a pause, the Archpriest smiled, using an unquestionable tone. “Hand over that golden block to me. In the future, in the Tsukimi Sect, with me promoting you, you’ll advance the ranks extremely quickly. Before long, you’ll be able to become another top member of the Sect, with status second only to mine. In the future, whether on Okino Island or throughout all of Cherry Blossom Country, you’ll become supreme existences. No one will dare challenge you.”

 

“Give it to you?” Even the good-tempered Qin Qiu could not help frowning at this moment. “This is ours. Why should we give them to you?”

 

“Because I’m asking you for them.” The Archpriest’s tone became heavier as he lowered his voice. “You should know that the rules of the final test are that out of two participants, one must be eliminated. Even if Mikami Heiji took out ten Epic Grade items as stakes, both emotionally and logically I shouldn’t open this back door for you and let all of you enter the Tsukimi Sect. But I did exactly that. Theoretically, I’m your benefactor. You’re the beneficiaries of this matter. Mikami Heiji paid the price of ten Epic Grade items for it. How could you just reap the benefits like this? Handing over what I want can also be considered your entry fee into the Tsukimi Sect.”

 

“This entry fee isn’t expensive, is it?” The Archpriest smiled meaningfully, continuing. “If you don’t give it to me, you should be able to imagine what your days in the Tsukimi Sect will be like in the future, right? To be honest, the Tsukimi Sect has numerous members, and its management hierarchy is quite complex. If I deliberately set my sights on you all, no one will dare intervene. On the contrary, if you hand over the item, although you’ll lose a powerful piece of equipment, correspondingly, you’ll also gain my protection.”

 

“As long as you obtain my protection, within the entire Tsukimi Sect, no one will dare challenge you. At the same time, you’re people of the Tsukimi Sect, so outside, you can similarly walk sideways. With the Moon Goddess’s Divine Power in you, your Combat Power would be more than enough to deal with most Players and Monsters. If you really can’t handle them, you still have me and the entire Tsukimi Sect backing you up.”

 

“No matter how you look at it, this is a profitable deal, isn’t it? So, do you want an item that won’t be of much use in the future, or do you want to rise smoothly through the Tsukimi Sect in the future? Make your choice now!”

 

After the Archpriest finished speaking, he clasped his hands behind his back, looking completely confident that he had them in his grasp, waiting for everyone’s response.

 

Lu Fan chuckled. “It seems the Archpriest sir is trying to collect protection fees from us…”

 

The Archpriest smiled. “Those words are too crude and unpleasant. I don’t like them. But, if you must understand it that way, there’s no problem with it either. You young people have potential. I like you. I hope you’re wise enough to know what’s important. Just give me the item, and I’ll treat you as my close confidants. You’ll only gain more from this deal, not less.”

 

Lu Fan smiled instead. “In that place, Archpriest Sir, do you think we still need your protection within the Sect?”

 

“What else?” The Archpriest’s answer was full of confidence, clearly quite confident in his own strength and status within the Sect.

 

Lu Fan smiled without speaking, not answering.

 

Just at this moment, a beam of moonlight shone upon Lu Fan.

 

Lu Fan could clearly feel a stream of Ancient God Power spilling down, about to pour into his body.

 

He did not miss this opportunity. His spiritual threads instantly spread upward along this stream of Ancient God Power, successfully finding its source.

 

[Found you!] Lu Fan was overjoyed!

 

From now on, he no longer needed to hide anything.

 

His spiritual threads had firmly locked onto the other party. Even if the other party wanted to escape, he would still be able to find them!