I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second

Chapter 1195: Chapter 1195: Crisis? Or Opportunity!

His real name is the Saintly True Monarch.

"Oh, newcomer, it seems this is our first meeting since you joined the All Gods Camp."

Clad in a simple black robe, holding a black and silver intertwined fan with inscriptions on it, coupled with a stern expression, he exuded an aura that kept people at a distance.

It was said that he was the second-in-command of the Immortal King Camp, with strength and status second only to the Immortal King.

Unfortunately, despite working under the Immortal King for so many years, Lin Yi had never heard the Immortal King mention the existence of this Saintly True Monarch.

As for how Lin Yi knew, it was because it came up in a chat with the Eastern War God.

Having just joined the Immortal King Camp, he was still unfamiliar with everything and could only chat with the Eastern War God, whom he had once fought.

The Eastern War God did not have much affection for this newcomer, but when asked about the composition of the camp, he still explained to Lin Yi the structure of the Next True Monarch under the King, the Five Directions War God, and the Four Day Demon God.

In his exchanges with the Eastern War God, Lin Yi could clearly sense from his words that the Five Directions War Gods were not convinced by each other.

The five had similar strengths, and their contributions to the All Gods Camp and the times they solved problems for the Immortal King were almost equivalent, so none of the Five Directions War Gods respected the others, often causing conflicts among themselves.

Initially, the Immortal King would seriously mediate, but as time passed, he grew tired of it.

Due to their strong abilities and high status, each of the Five Directions War Gods had a high sense of pride, and when mentioning other gods from different camps, the Eastern War God’s tone was full of disdain.

In his opinion, whether in status, strength, or contributions to the order of All Gods, they were the best, looking down on other camp’s experts.

Except for the Saintly True Monarch.

When mentioning the Saintly True Monarch, Lin Yi could perceive directly from the Eastern War God’s expression and tone that he had a genuine dread and respect for the Saintly True Monarch.

This was the only exception apart from the Immortal King.

In a momentary daze, the Saintly True Monarch’s right hand was already resting on his right shoulder.

"I heard you are quite close with that Eastern War God. Didn’t he tell you what kind of status I hold in the All Gods Camp? You’re quite composed upon meeting me, young man."

It was a very peculiar feeling.

The Saintly True Monarch’s hand lay lightly on his shoulder, without any divine power or Taichu, not even Source Power.

Yet Lin Yi could distinctly sense that his hand was very, very heavy on his shoulder.

The feeling wasn’t pressure from the weight but an illusion.

An illusion as if the entire Three Realms and Six Paths weighed on him.

He could even faintly feel the whole world was pressing down on him.

If it weren’t for the support of the Grand Celestial Immortal Skill, allowing him to remain clear-headed at all times, he might have been forever pinned down by that very touch from the Saintly True Monarch.

"True Monarch, you’re joking. I’m just a newcomer. Staying so calm upon meeting you is probably due to the saying, ’The newborn calf is not afraid of the tiger.’"

Seeing that Lin Yi was not entirely intimidated by his aura, the Saintly True Monarch finally showed a relatively kind smile.

Plus, as he bore no hostility towards Lin Yi, the moment he restrained his aura, Lin Yi felt all the pressure instantly vanish.

The Saintly True Monarch snapped his fingers, and the surroundings immediately changed.

Before Lin Yi even sensed any divine power fluctuations, he found himself already standing before the True Monarch’s Divine Hall.

Saintly True Monarch’s residence.

Compared to the Immortal King Palace, it was much cleaner here, with occasional clouds and a few celestial cranes flying by, accompanied by what seemed to be age-old vegetation.

The stone bricks underfoot were so polished that every step made clear sounds.

Before Lin Yi could ask why he was brought here, the Saintly True Monarch spoke first.

"You’ve been wandering for days; you must have some doubts in your mind, right? Instead of asking the Immortal King directly, what plans do you have, young one?"

The Saintly True Monarch’s tone seemed very calm, with no change in his expression, yet his words made Lin Yi’s back instantly feel cold.

Lin Yi had been appointed as a priest, exercising power on behalf of the Immortal King, becoming a spokesperson for the Immortal King to some extent.

But ever since joining the Immortal King Camp, Lin Yi had no interactions with this Saintly True Monarch, let alone interests clashing. Passing a decade in such peaceful coexistence, finally having some interaction, and right from the start, it felt like dropping a bombshell.

"True Monarch, your joke is quite amusing. I’ve just been bored and idle these past few days. Is there any mission you might have that I can help with to ease your burden?"

Lin Yi genuinely did not expect that this usually inactive Upper-Rank God, the Saintly True Monarch, would be so attentive, his sudden words giving Lin Yi quite a scare.

Hearing Lin Yi’s explanation, the Saintly True Monarch gave a meaningful smile.

This smile left Lin Yi stunned.

What did that expression mean?

Had he seen through his lie, or was it as expected?

While Lin Yi’s mind was racing, a Divine Soldier from the True Monarch’s Divine Hall came up to the Saintly True Monarch and respectfully saluted him.

"True Monarch, there’s news."

The Divine Soldier’s tone was somewhat hesitant, frequently glancing towards Lin Yi, making it quite clear that having an outsider present made it inconvenient to report.

To this, the Saintly True Monarch was indifferent, casually waving his hand and casually responding.

A priest is not an outsider; what could be the matter that cannot be discussed in his presence? He represents Lord Immortal King. Is there anything in the Three Realms and Six Paths that even Lord Immortal King cannot know?

The statement was so grand that upon hearing it, the messenger Divine Soldier couldn’t help but feel shaky and knelt on the ground immediately.

"True Monarch, that’s not what I meant, you misunderstood. I’ll report it right away!"

From the Saintly True Monarch’s words, Lin Yi detected a different nuance.

This seemingly reprimanding statement was actually a reminder to himself, that his every move was under the Immortal King’s control?

Under the instruction of the Saintly True Monarch, the Divine Soldier staggered up from the ground.

Then he explained the purpose of his visit.

It turns out that the group of powerful beings sent earlier to the Secret Realm to obtain the Nuwa Spirit had all perished.

The Upper-Rank God who was fortunate enough to bring the Nuwa Spirit back was already exhausted upon reaching the Immortal King Star, barely holding on until now, a full ten years, which was truly not easy.

Besides the Immortal King, within the entire Immortal King faction, only the Saintly True Monarch had significant strength.

Though the Immortal King was concerned and wished to save the Upper-Rank God who brought back the Nuwa Spirit, he was unable to tend to every need constantly.