"Silence."
The Pope pointed his scepter at the torso, and immediately, it was silenced from speaking any further.
However, the Pope had no intention of killing it for the time being.
"In about a year, it will return to its true form, and the end of the world will descend..." Lin Xiao explained to the Pope the potential harm this being posed if it continued to exist.
"Understood."
With a touch of the Pope's scepter on the torso, its original form was revealed.
Lin Xiao narrowed his eyes. The wounds on the torso had completely healed.
What was going on?
He had struck it several times with the Sun Primordial Gold, and just two more hits would have utterly destroyed it.
Yet, in such a short period, it had completely regenerated?
Was its self-healing ability this potent? Or had it used some means to recover just now?
"How about you guys handle this guy? I just need to take a piece of it back for research," Qi Tian said, his right arm transforming into the Sword of Judgment, enveloped in holy light. He then walked over and sliced a piece off the torso.
"!!!!!!"
The torso trembled. A pair of dull eyes stared intently at Qi Tian. Why did this fellow act without considering whether he was willing or not?!
And this Pope, why was he allowing this to happen? It was happening on his turf. He was already a god; why was he remaining silent?
And that Chief Judge, whose hand had turned into your Sword of Judgment, shouldn't you at least utter a sound of surprise? What was with this silent spectating?
If the Pope hadn't sealed his voice, he would have surely let out a torrent of condemnation! He was a weak torso, utterly incapable of even lifting a feather... he didn't even have hands or feet!
Why treat him like this!
He's still just a child!
"This thing should be good as a new material. Perhaps I can craft a more powerful mimicry armor," Qi Tian said, contentedly examining the few pounds of flesh in his hand. This was more like it. Finally, his trip here had yielded something. He had gained nothing from the previous two parts, and the feeling of seeing a rare material but being unable to use it was awful.
Now, he no longer had to yearn for it.
"If it's not enough, I can take a bit more for you," the Pope smiled slightly. "I love all beings. Every soul and life in this world has its meaning, so I won't annihilate it for now."
God! You are my god!
The torso, hearing the Pope's words, was so moved it wept tears of gratitude!
It decided then and there to convert. It would believe in this Pope! He would be the Pope's greatest follower!
"Alright, since the Pope has decided, I won't object. However, when the one-year mark approaches, I will visit again. I hope the Pope will understand that some lives are not meant to exist." Lin Xiao nodded. At this stage, no one was a match for the Pope, and he didn't want to worsen their relationship. Perhaps this Pope could contribute to the impending catastrophe a year later.
It might even tip the scales of victory.
Afterward, Lin Xiao and Qi Tian departed.