After Kent returns to his room, he begins digesting everything with the tower. A lot is happening, and he needs to understand it since things could go bad very soon.
“So, we have two secret organizations now: the Dark Devil Church and the Hand. Are they perhaps related or in competition with each other?” Kent wondered.
[I don’t think they are the same, Master. From her memory, I learnt they don’t want anyone to know their business and thus use binding contracts to operate.
Of course, the memory I have is that of a lower ranker. But still, it contains more than enough information to help you draw some conclusions,] the tower chimed in.
“Right. Tower, for now, go through the memory and give me the key information I will need to gauge the danger level. I don’t believe these people are done,” Kent instructed.
Although he hated the idea of not being the one to bring down the Ashland family, he had to be the one to investigate.
The reason was simple. Lilian and Li Hua were the threads tying them together. He knew if these hidden assassins found this connection, they would, without a doubt, come after the Platinum Spirit Root, which is Lilian and the Atomic Divine Body.
Without a doubt, the assassins would know he was linked to them and would soon come after him if they hadn’t already.
This was why he needed to determine the best course of action.
Since he doesn’t have enough soul and mental strength to hold the memories he has absorbed, he can rely on the tower to handle them. This way, he wouldn’t have to worry about losing valuable information.
[Master, I have finished scanning through the memories.]
“Go ahead, tell me what I need to know.”
[After scanning the memories, I found some interesting points. The first is that the Dark Devil Church is terrifying, and this is based on the memories of someone with Tier 3-level authority.
From her memories, the church operates with four Tiers. The first is their leader, the highest authority in their branch. Of course, she suspected there would be a big boss above them.
However, this leader is the highest authority in her knowledge. According to her memories, this leader is halfway through the Root Transcendent stage—the stage after Root’s Great Sage.
Tier 2 consists of the Root Great Sages known as City Lords. These individuals manage the church’s operations at the city level.
Tier 3 is where she was before her death. Her role was to scout for talents that could be trained or stolen from to fund their research. All Tier 3 members are in the Root Sage stage.
Lastly, there is Tier 4, which includes their soldiers and other workers. From what she knows, this stage includes individuals down to the Root Grandmaster level. That seems to be their limit; they do not go below that level.
Additionally, she has single-handedly ensured that over a dozen people lost their Spirit Roots, which I believe they are using to create powerful subordinates.]
“Well, this is bad, isn’t it?” Kent said.
[Indeed. But the master shouldn’t worry. Per my calculations, you will step into the Grandmaster stage in just a week of active cultivation and activate the towers. For now, you don’t have to worry much.]
“I know, buddy, but a Root Transcendent is something way out of my league.” Kent didn’t need a genie to tell him he was in for a wild one.
If a Root Transcendent were to come after him, his life would be in danger.
[That is true, but the master is underestimating me. I have to let the master know my sole purpose is to ensure your safety, and so far, I have been doing that.
The master may not know yet, but the towers that have been awakened are a major part of your strength. However, the moment they are fully unlocked and accessible will be when you understand what a gift you have.
Without me fully unlocked, your bloodline is still akin to a dormant bloodline. But with me fully awakened, you will understand more.]
“Thanks for reminding me, Tower. I’m just frustrated right now, not being there for my master and wives when they needed me,” Kent sighed.
[The master doesn’t have to worry. With you gaining enough women in your harem, you will understand that you are not alone in this enterprise.
As you know, the more ladies you have, the stronger your soul. Soon, you will understand what this means.]
“Okay, I guess I won’t waste much time now. I need to add more women I can play with every day,” Kent said with a smile. Vexthra had already nagged him for being petty, so this time, Kent wanted to go wild.
“However, Tower, we already know something about the Church, but nothing about the Hand,” Kent stated.
[Indeed. However, we now know they are after a key they have already acquired. Now, before you say anything, I only know a little about the key, and I must say, it’s a nasty thing.]
“Tell me, Tower.”
[The Key of Aetherial Flame is one of the Seven Keys of Pandorax. I don’t know much, mainly because I am still not fully awakened, but I do know the Pandorax is an ancient box said to contain the Key of the Apocalypse.
This means that this key is one of the seven keys, and when the seven keys of the Pandorax box are gathered, they can open it and unleash the apocalypses.
Now, before you think I’m speaking nonsense, know that the Key of the Apocalypse is said to have the power to open the gate of the apocalypse and unleash the Race of Apocalypse upon this world.
I don’t know why these people are after the key, but I have two pieces of advice for the master.
First, unlock the Tower and use it to grow stronger quickly. And second, hurry to reach the peak and ascend before all the keys are found.
Trust me, when the apocalypse is unleashed on this world, you can consider it finished.]
“Damn, that is one nasty thing. I’ll take your advice, Tower. The faster I leave this world, the better for me,” Kent said, determined. However, destiny had other plans for him.
[Master, I know you don’t want to stick your divine rod just anywhere, but it would be best if you assumed the role of a full-time dual cultivator.
You need to grow stronger. The apocalypse is not something to joke about, and I wouldn’t want the master or his ladies caught up in it.]
“I will, Tower. You don’t have to worry too much about that. I’ll make sure my women and I are out of this world before all seven keys are found,” Kent sighed, firm in his resolve. However, the universe had other ideas.
< Ding! You have received a quest from the Universe Quest Pool. Quest Name: Investigate The Hand & Eradicate The Church >
<Do you want to accept? Y/N>
<Failure to accept will bring upon you a great punishment. Punishment: Your dick will stop working for three years. You have five days to accept. Make the wise choice.>
