He had intended to speak civilly with the other party, but since they ignored the rules of martial honor and harbored malicious intent, it saved him a great deal of trouble.
After the soul-searching technique concluded, Ning Chen had learned much regarding the gods of Western Asia. This "Divine Messenger" was merely a Demigod; in reality, the messengers of the gods were far less powerful than the gods themselves. In terms of combat capability, a god was comparable to a cultivator at the Purple Mansion Stage. By cultivating their divine souls, they could exert greater control over the laws of the universe and the power of the Five Elements.
At the same time, Ning Chen had found a lead on the fire crystal stones. The "Holy Stone" the messenger spoke of was actually the flaming holy stone atop the crown of Hephaestus, the God of Fire. It was, however, far too small; it would not be enough to activate the Prohibition-Breaking Array, so Ning Chen was not in a rush.
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