I have an Apocalypse City - Chapter 1550

Chapter 1550: Chapter 1551 Contract Chapter 1550: Chapter 1551 Contract “Faith is poison…” Song Jian fell silent.

In his view, the gods needed to have divinity, priesthoods, and Divine Countries, and in his hand was a Divine Country of a fallen god. Although it was less than one-fifth of its original size, it was indeed a Divine Country.

“Those Demi-Gods who burn the Power of Faith to congeal their divinity, ignite the Divine Flame, and create Divine Countries do so for the purpose of guiding the souls of their followers after death, allowing them to continue their faith within the Divine Country, to continue providing the Power of Faith!” Basford scoffed, “Such divine-level powerhouses, in my view, are false gods. Their strength, their very lives, are tied to their followers. Once the number of followers diminishes, their strength greatly decreases, and if the followers disappear, they can’t even save their own lives!”

“But they are too powerful, and they have joined forces to seal off the path of advancement to Demi-God Level. This time, I hope to obtain the method to advance to godhood from you!” Basford said to Song Jian.

“A method to ascend to godhood?” Song Jian smiled, neither refusing outright nor immediately agreeing.

Although Basford had unreservedly told Song Jian everything he knew, no one knew whether he would become a different person if he truly obtained the method to ascend to godhood.

“Although you are currently at the peak of the Legendary Realm, it’s uncertain how many years it will take for you to take that step. However, if you can help me obtain the method to ascend to godhood, then I can share my insights into elevating Domain Power to the Power of Law,” Basford said.

“Not enough!” Song Jian shook his head, refusing.

Basford’s expression changed slightly, and the flames around his body suddenly rose several meters high. The surrounding air also became scorching, with temperatures soaring by over a hundred degrees. Within dozens of meters, the area immediately became a Flame Domain, and the air began to twist.

The Power of Law permeated and enveloped the area for hundreds of meters around, while within dozens of meters surrounding Basford, the fire element was almost condensing into a solid, like a wall, blocking in front of Basford.

“Mortal, do not be insatiable!” Basford’s voice was thunderous.

Song Jian, situated within the range of Basford’s Power of Law, felt no pressure at all. The Time Domain had quietly unfolded, and although it could not extend an inch outward under the suppression of the Power of Law, it was still able to protect Song Jian from the corrosion of the Law of Flames.

Song Jian could feel the Power of the Time Domain rapidly depleting, almost at ten times the normal rate. If this continued, he could not hold on for much longer.

“Do you wish to become an enemy of the City of Hope?” Song Jian raised his right hand, summoning the Sky-breaking Sword, and a brilliant swirl of chaotic Sword Qi burst forth.

“You can actually withstand the Power of the Law of Flames?” A look of surprise appeared in Basford’s eyes. Domain Power was to the Power of Law what snow was to ice, a gap even larger than that between the peak of third-tier Combat Power and the Legendary Realm.

A cautious expression appeared on Basford’s face, and the Power of the Law of Flames subtly receded. The surrounding flames were all drawn back into his body, and his originally dark-red armor suddenly faintly exuded a bright light.

“Lord Song, as long as we find the legendary relics, I only want the method to ascend to godhood. Everything else can be yours!” Basford said earnestly, “Moreover, if I truly ascend to godhood and in the future a divine-level powerhouse becomes your enemy, I promise to take action on your behalf once!”

Boom~
A clap of thunder sounded in the sky, and at the same time, a system notification appeared for Song Jian.

Meanwhile, countless streams of air appeared in the void, coalescing into a somewhat worn sheepskin scroll that floated between Song Jian and Basford.

The system announced, “Son of Flames” Basford promises you that, if you help him find the secrets hidden in the City of Hope and the method to level up to god-tier, all other finds during the exploration shall be yours. After Basford ascends to god-tier, you will have one right to compulsorily summon him to fight for you!

Basford’s expression changed slightly, he had not expected that his own words would turn into a Sacred Contract. Although the contents of the contract were exactly as he had promised, for Basford, it was still somewhat uncomfortable.

“A promise followed by law, huh? Are all Demi-God Level beings this formidable?” Song Jian was somewhat puzzled, but soon enough, the game system provided an explanation.

As it turned out, Demi-God Level beings were too powerful, and players lacked the strength to ensure the fulfillment of their promises. Therefore, to protect the benefits of the players, the game system automatically generated a Sacred Contract after Demi-God Level players made promises, to ensure the ultimate rights of the players.

This was equivalent to Basford issuing Song Jian a mission, and the system needed to ensure that the rewards for the mission could be distributed to the player.

This was a privilege for players; such guarantees were not extended to NPCs in the game!

Witnessing the scene before him, Basford suddenly realized he was dealing with a blessed one, protected by the Creator God.

The Sacred Contract drifted in front of Song Jian. The text on it was in a very strange script, somewhat reminiscent of Latin, which Song Jian did not recognize. Yet, as he looked at it, he instantly understood its meaning.

Song Jian nodded, pressing his hand lightly where his signature was required. At once, a red handprint emerged on the contract.

Then, the contract floated towards Basford, waiting for his signing.

Basford looked at the contract, confirmed that the text was in the Creator God’s script, and fell silent. After a moment, Basford let out a sigh in his heart and pressed his own fingerprint onto the contract.

This contract was overseen by the Creator God, and even if Basford became a god-tier being in the future, he could not breach the contents of this contract in the slightest.

Boom!

After both parties had signed the Sacred Contract, it transformed into a flame and vanished. Song Jian’s quest log showed the mission “Assist the Son of Flames,” and Basford’s mind had also acquired a bind of the contract.

After looking over the mission description in the quest log, a smile appeared on Song Jian’s face as he asked, “Respected Son of Flames, Sir Basford, may I know how I should assist you to find the ruins you speak of?”

Basford watched Song Jian silently, not speaking for a long time, until finally, he showed a smile, nodding and saying, “I need you to allow me to move freely within the City of Hope, to sense the entrance of the ruins. I believe it won’t take long for me to find it.”

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