Chapter 130: Sacrificial God and the Hero
'Should I take some time to capture a few female adventurers to enrich my harem?'
Thinking of such a future, Li Meng chuckled mischievously.
His lascivious expression caused Tavier, who was washing her face, to tremble slightly.
It was only then that she realized how alluring her posture might appear.
She quickly retreated to a corner, hugging her chest and watching the Goblin with wary eyes.
After indulging in his fantasies for a while, Li Meng finally dropped his lecherous demeanor.
"Hey, woman, why did you attack the Black Mountain Tribe?"
Out of boredom, Li Meng started chatting with the human woman.
Tavier remained silent.
This Goblin seemed peculiar.
Although he was just a weak Goblin Warrior, his strength was several times greater than that of a Goblin King.
As a High Priestess, she would never divulge important information to the Savage Tribe.
Li Meng smirked, his lewd gaze lingering on Tavier.
"If you don't speak now, soon enough, under the teaching of my iron rod, you'll obediently spill everything!"
Tavier's face flushed slightly, glaring at the Goblin with a mix of shame, anger, and disgust.
For her own safety, Tavier decided to comply.
"In recent years, the Shadow Council has been frequently appearing in the Goblin Forest. The Papal State received information that a Sacrificial Plate suspected to summon the Savage God had appeared in the Black Mountain Tribe. Thus, they mobilized their forces to prevent the Black Mountain Tribe from summoning the Savage God to wreak havoc upon the world!"
The Papal State came for the Sacrificial Plate?
So, the so-called Sacrificial Plate was a tool for summoning the Savage God.
"Since you knew the Black Mountain Tribe possessed the Sacrificial Plate, weren't you afraid it would provoke them into summoning the Savage God against you?"
Upon hearing this, Tavier looked mockingly at the Goblin.
"The Savage God isn't so easily summoned. It requires devout faith to nurture the divine essence, which takes a long time. While there are faster ways to summon the Savage God, no one would be foolish enough to sacrifice the lives of thousands of their kin to bring it into the world. Besides, a blood-sacrificed Savage God has no self-awareness. It would instinctively devour the world, leading to the extinction of all life and turning the land into a barren wasteland."
Tavier's words made Li Meng's eyes light up.
So, the method of summoning determines whether the Savage God is benevolent or malevolent?
Whether this was true or not, Li Meng couldn't be sure.
However, Tavier definitely knew the truth.
After all, Tavier was not only a Saint-level powerhouse but also the High Priestess of the Crystal Temple.
Her strength and status gave her a deep understanding of this world.
"What would a Savage God nurtured through faith be like?"
Tavier looked puzzled at the Goblin, who seemed brimming with curiosity.
Aren't Goblins creatures that only think with their lower halves?
Why did this Goblin give off such a wise impression?
Although he could sometimes be no different from an ordinary Goblin, his lewd gaze just as revolting, his calm demeanor felt completely distinct.
On the small boat, Tavier's voice rang out.
"Many powerful races on the continent have their own Sacrificial Gods. These deities are the product of faith and serve as the guardians of their respective races, both powerful and fearsome."
"The very existence of deities profoundly impacts the world. They absorb the world's energy to sustain themselves. To minimize their influence on the world, deities often inhabit living beings, who then become the Heroes of their respective races."
Heroes are the vessels of Sacrificial Gods?
This revelation surprised Li Meng.
He hadn't expected the Heroes of this world to be such entities.
The beings hosting the deities could wield divine power.
Did that mean the Sacrificial God was essentially a rechargeable battery?
"If a Hero is killed, does the deity die too?"
Tavier shook her head.
"Unless their essence manifests, deities cannot die. If a Hero is killed, another Hero will appear, starting from scratch but quickly growing to become a powerful guardian of their race."
Turning his gaze slightly, Li Meng looked at the fleet ahead of the small boat.
It seemed that kidnapping Tavier was the right decision.
Not only had it disrupted the Black Mountain Tribe's plan to summon the Savage God, but it also bought five years of buffer time.
He had also gained significant intelligence from Tavier, furthering his understanding of this world.
"So… are there any races in this world that resemble humans but have fluffy ears and tails?"
Li Meng looked at Tavier expectantly.
His eager gaze sent shivers down Tavier's spine.
She couldn't understand why the Goblin was asking such an absurd question.
After some hesitation, Tavier nodded.
"There are many demi-human races on the continent that resemble humans. Aside from certain physical traits, they're not much different."
"Wahaha!"
Li Meng burst into joyful laughter at Tavier's answer.
This world was simply too wonderful!
Li Meng jumped off the small boat, running barefoot across the water.
Behind him, a long-lasting trail of ice formed on the water's surface.
"Woman, next time I see you, you're coming home with me to bear little Goblins! Wahaha!"
Watching the Goblin disappear into the distance, Tavier glared furiously.
"Goblin! The next time I see you, I will kill you!"
Tavier's furious scream echoed from the boat.
Hearing her enraged shouts, Li Meng, sprinting across the water, grinned.
If possible, he really wanted to carry that woman home.
Unfortunately, someone like her had a strong sense of pride.
For her to take her own life wasn't surprising to Li Meng.
After all, he was a Goblin, not some overpowered human protagonist.
Looking toward the direction of the Black Mountain Tribe, Li Meng grinned menacingly.
"Since the future has already been altered, let's change it once more."
Strike while the iron is hot.
The Black Mountain Tribe was currently like a sickly giant.
The humans' retreat had left them temporarily exhausted.
Now was the perfect time to steal the Sacrificial Plate.
Li Meng didn't understand why, in the future timeline, he hadn't done this.
But now, he was determined to alter the future again.
When he had ambushed Tavier earlier, Li Meng had sensed an ominous aura from the wooden stockade on the shore.
Only then did he realize he could pinpoint the exact location of the Sacrificial Plate.
Perhaps this was one of the abilities granted by his powerful attributes.
With this ability, he had a chance to seize the plate.
All he needed was a swift assault on the Black Mountain Tribe.
Snatch the Sacrificial Plate and escape immediately. Success was certain.
In the vast expanse of water, Li Meng sprinted across the surface.
His speed was so incredible that he appeared like an arrow skimming the water.
In less than half an hour, the Black Mountain Tribe was clearly visible ahead.
Li Meng grinned wickedly, icy mist rising around him.
He prepared to unleash his most powerful ice magic to throw the Black Mountain Tribe into chaos.
"Black Mountain Tribe, I have come—"
Before he could finish his words, a silver light flashed across his neck.
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