Chapter 113: Lin Ze: I Refuse!
The Exorcist Pass garrison was already facing a one-sided defeat!
But just as everyone was sinking into despair,
a dazzling golden beam of light, even more terrifying than that of the ninth-rank Flame Lion Demon An Luoxian, descended from deep space like a meteorite. It pierced the heavy clouds and slammed directly onto the central pedestal at the highest point of the Exorcist Pass.
Under the impact of this golden beam, a golden formation approximately a hundred meters in diameter instantly unfurled.
The previously silent divine seal pedestal seemed to awaken.
A dull, crisp metallic sound echoed across the skies above the Exorcist Pass.
Golden ripples spread outward in waves.
The blood-red demonic passage that had blanketed the sky was instantly wiped away by the shock of the golden ripples.
Meanwhile, at the top floor of the Command Center, the rare cubic pedestal before Lin Ze unfolded into a wide platform.
Atop this platform stood a resplendent throne, exuding divine brilliance.
This was humanity's last stronghold—the Divine Seal Throne of Protection and Mercy...
Upon witnessing this scene, the human soldiers who had lost their will to fight were reinvigorated.
Their extinguished morale ignited once more.
Meanwhile, Flame Lion Demon An Luoxian, who had sent Shengyue flying with a single sword strike, gazed coldly at the descending projection of the Divine Seal Throne.
After failing to locate the Green Demon Rider Xier, he cursed aloud:
"That useless Xier is a disgrace to the Demon God!"
Unable to sense Xier's aura, An Luoxian knew that he was likely dead.
He simply couldn't imagine that Xier would die at the hands of a peak-level fifth- and early-seventh-level human.
Looking at Lin Ze, who now stood before the throne projection, An Luoxian realized that if Lin Ze were allowed to ascend, everything accomplished today would be undone.
"Sai Gong, forget everything else. Go kill that brat first!"
With that, An Luoxian's spiritual power surged. His legs ignited in flame, and he transformed into a blazing fireball, charging straight toward the Command Center.
Seeing this, Shengyue, despite having been knocked back, summoned his remaining strength and intercepted An Luoxian.
"If you want to get through, you'll have to get past me first!"
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Shengyue said coldly,
"An Luoxian, you've already lost!"
"Flea, you're an eyesore! Since you wish to die, I shall grant your wish!"
An Luoxian unleashed his full force. His spiritual energy erupted, and the greatsword in his hand glowed red-hot, like molten lava.
Already drained, Shengyue was pushed back with each strike from An Luoxian's fierce assault.
He noticed the Winged Ox Mad Demon Sai Gong slipping past him but didn't dare shift his focus for even a second—he was too occupied fending off An Luoxian.
All he could do was silently pray that Lin Ze and Cai'er, with help from the throne projection, could deal with Sai Gong on their own.
At this moment, Sai Gong, flapping his massive wings, charged toward Lin Ze.
His previously severed arm had fully regenerated after devouring countless humans.
But just as Sai Gong approached the Command Center, a golden barrier materialized before him, isolating him.
"Hmph!" Sai Gong snorted a breath of frost and sneered,
"You think this shabby barrier can stop me?"
He swung his massive axe hard against the golden barrier, causing a visible crack to appear.
Because this was merely the throne's projection, it had not yet activated its full power.
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Meanwhile, standing before the Divine Seal Throne of Protection and Mercy, Lin Ze was stunned.
He hadn't expected the Exorcism Order to activate something like this.
As he stood before the throne, he felt the divine light element inside him surge to life.
Just as Lin Ze was wondering what to do next,
a deep and commanding voice echoed in his mind.
This voice wasn't from Taotie, but rather an unfamiliar will guiding him:
"Sit on it, child. You will bear my power and guard the Exorcist Pass."
"...I refuse!"
After a brief pause, Lin Ze gave a firm and decisive rejection.
The voice in his mind was momentarily stunned.
"Why?" it asked in confusion.
Lin Ze didn't answer.
He absolutely could not sit on this throne.
Smuggling the Exorcism Order into the Command Center was already the limit of what he could do without exposing himself.
But now?
If he sat on the throne, his identity would be fully revealed.
In front of so many humans and demons alike, Lin Ze couldn't afford that.
If he were alone, he would stand by Cai'er's side no matter what.
But he wasn't alone. This time, he had come under the name of the Moonlight Chamber of Commerce.
He was accompanied by Leng Xiao, Yue Ye, and Xiao Yun.
If the Demon Emperor discovered that he had helped save the Exorcist Pass, it wouldn't just be Lin Ze who paid the price.
The Yue Ye Chamber of Commerce would be annihilated.
Even the Love Demon God Xidi might be punished by the Demon Emperor Feng Xiu.
He could not ascend!
Lin Ze ignored the voice's repeated questions and remained silent.
He could ignore the consequences to himself, but not to Leng Xiao, Yue Ye, Xidi, and the others.
He had no reason to take the throne.
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Elsewhere—
In the hotel where Yue Ye was staying,
Yue Ye watched Lin Ze's hesitation and a smile appeared on her face.
She couldn't help but mutter:
"Stinky brat… I thought you didn't care about Xiao Xiao and me anymore."
Yue Ye, who had frequently traveled to human lands on business for the Yue Ye Chamber of Commerce, knew well what the Divine Seal Throne meant.
Seeing Lin Ze hesitate, she finally relaxed.
As long as Lin Ze didn't ascend, there was still room to maneuver.
If he did it in public—then it would truly be over.
Looking at the still-worried Leng Xiao, Yue Ye pinched her chubby cheeks and said teasingly:
"Xiao Xiao, you didn't love Lin Ze in vain."
"Ah?"
Leng Xiao blinked, not understanding what Yue Ye meant.
Before she could ask further, Yue Ye turned and walked toward the door.
"Sister Yue, where are you going?"
"Where else? If I don't go now, that stinky brat Lin Ze might not hold out much longer."
"Are you going to find Lin Ze?" Leng Xiao asked, surprised and confused.
"But Sister Yue, didn't you say if we showed up, his identity would be exposed?"
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